All stories by Meg Masseron on BroadwayStars

Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Lilli Cooper, Santino Fontana, Andrea Martin Will Perform at Theatre Development Fund's Broadway Breakfast Fundraiser by Meg Masseron

Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley will host the not-for-profit's first large-scale, in-person fundraiser since the pandemic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:07PM

James Ortiz, Kameron Neal, Tei Blow, More Named Recipients of 2023 Henry Hewes Design Awards by Meg Masseron

The honorees will be celebrated at the 59th annual ceremony in October.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:49AM

Reviews: What Do Critics Think of Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors Off-Broadway? by Meg Masseron

The Monty Python-style send-up of the Bram Stoker classic is currently haunting Off-Broadway's New World Stages.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM
Monday, September 18, 2023

Play On Shakespeare Announces Othello Podcast and Henry IV: Part 1 Production for Fall 2023 Season by Meg Masseron

The not-for-profit organization aims to translate and adapt the works of Shakespeare for the modern day.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37PM

Lin Shaye is Tripping on Life, Opening Off-Broadway September 18 by Meg Masseron

Robert Galinsky directs the solo exploration of womanhood in the 1960s.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM

Gail Merrifield Papp Discusses Memoir With George C. Wolfe at Joe's Pub September 18 by Meg Masseron

Papp's memoir, detailing her life in the theatre, will be released next month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM
Saturday, September 16, 2023

Saw the Musical: The Unauthorized Parody Makes Off-Broadway Debut September 16 by Meg Masseron

Stephanie Rosenberg directs Cooper Jordan's horror parody.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM
Thursday, September 14, 2023

Cynthia Nixon, Laura Winters' All of Me, and Sabbath’s Theater Adaption in New Group 2023–2024 Season by Meg Masseron

The productions will be presented Off-Broadway at The Pershing Square Signature Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:49PM

Ana Isabelle Will Star in Off-Broadway Premiere of Lone Star at Theatre Row by Meg Masseron

Joe Rosario directs the Ruth Stage production of James McLure’s dark comedy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:07PM

Michael Keegan-Dolan's How to Be a Dancer in Seventy-Two Easy Lessons Will Play St. Ann's Warehouse by Meg Masseron

The production will mark the first ever theatre-dance work to be presented at the Off-Broadway venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:55AM
Wednesday, September 13, 2023

See Highlights from The 12 at Goodspeed Musicals by Meg Masseron

John Doyle directs the musical about the 12 disciples grappling with the loss of their leader.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:55PM

Bryan Batt May Have Started His Careers in Musicals, But Right Now He's Focused on Doing Plays by Meg Masseron

The Broadway veteran is currently playing a literary agent in Off-Broadway's Pay the Writer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:43PM

Alex Newell, Stephanie Hsu, Rachel Zegler, More Included on 2023 Time100 List by Meg Masseron

See why Suzan-Lori Parks and Rita Moreno think these Broadway stars have earned a spot on the annual list of the most influential people in the world.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:55PM

Tadeusz Słobodzianek's Our Class to Make New York Premiere at Brooklyn Academy of Music by Meg Masseron

The play follows ten Polish classmates, five Jewish and five Catholic, growing up as friends, who then turn on one another with life and death consequences.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13PM

Eisa Davis' Bulrusher Begins Performances at McCarter Theatre Center September 13 by Meg Masseron

Nicole A. Watson directs the play, about an orphaned and clairvoyant girl.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM
Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Gail Merrifield Papp Will Discuss Memoir With George C. Wolfe at Joe's Pub by Meg Masseron

Papp's memoir, detailing her life in the theatre, will be released next month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:19PM

Penelope Wilton and Luke Evans Will Star in Backstairs Billy in the West End by Meg Masseron

Marcelo Dos Santos' new comedy explores a pivotal moment in the 50-year relationship between the Queen Mother and William "Billy" Tallon.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37PM

Rose Byrne and Kelli O'Hara to Lead Benefit Reading of Fallen Angels for Roundabout Theatre Company by Meg Masseron

Scott Ellis will direct the reading of Noël Coward’s comedy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07PM
Monday, September 11, 2023

Sara Jean Ford Will Present An Evening With the Aging Ingénue at The Green Room 42 by Meg Masseron

The veteran soprano will perform songs from across her career of ingénue roles.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:55PM

Pose and Transparent Writer Our Lady J Will Return to Joe's Pub by Meg Masseron

Our Lady J will chronicle her experience as a trans writer, producer, and director in Hollywood through original songs.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13PM
Sunday, September 10, 2023

Jade Jones Performs Hip-Hop Cabaret in NYC Celebrating Mixtape Release September 10 by Meg Masseron

Beauty and the Beast's Belle will share their hip-hop and songwriting skills.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM

20 Seconds: A Play With Music Begins Performances Off-Broadway September 10 by Meg Masseron

Thomas Sweitzer's solo play won Best Solo Performance at the 2022 Capital Fringe Festival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM
Friday, September 8, 2023

The Band Geeks Studio Album Released September 8, Featuring Lindsay Mendez, Ruthie Ann Miles, Douglas Lyons, More by Meg Masseron

Members of the original cast of Goodspeed Musicals’ 2010 world-premiere production reunited for the cast recording.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:03PM

San Diego's Old Globe Announces West End Musical Ride, Fat Ham, English, More as Part of 2024 Season Lineup by Meg Masseron

Henry 6, a two-play condensation of Shakespeare’s Henry VI, Parts I, II, and III, will also make its world premiere during their Summer Shakespeare Festival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:49AM

Lin Shaye Is Tripping on Life Off-Broadway September 8 by Meg Masseron

Robert Galinsky directs the solo exploration of womanhood in the 1960s.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM

Wesley Taylor, Akron Lanier Watson, Etai Benson, More Star in New Musical The 12 at Goodspeed Beginning September 8 by Meg Masseron

John Doyle directs the musical about the 12 disciples grappling with the loss of their leader.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM
Thursday, September 7, 2023

NEA's Musical Theatre Songwriting Challenge Will Return This Year by Meg Masseron

High school songwriters across the U.S. can submit an original song that could appear in a musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:33PM

The Cher Show Will Embark on National Tour This Fall by Meg Masseron

The hit bio-musical won two Tony Awards for its 2018 Broadway bow.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19PM

Rashad V. Chambers and Dr. Kate Cerulli Will Be Honored at Houses on the Moon Theater Company's 2023 Gala by Meg Masseron

The Amplify 2023 Gala Celebration will also celebrate this year's Mauricio Leyton Award Recipient, Homies Unidos.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM
Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Cast Revealed for Mohamed-Zain Dada’s Debut Play Blue Mist by Meg Masseron

Milli Bhatia will direct the work following a journalist who sells out his own community.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:19AM

Job Begins Performances at SoHo Playhouse September 5 by Meg Masseron

Max Wolf Friedlich's new play makes its world premiere.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13AM