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Sunday, July 16, 2023

Mimi Quillin's Call Fosse at the Minskoff Will Premiere at Powerhouse Theatre by Meg Masseron

The solo play recounts Quillin's experience working with Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon on their final collaboration.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:49AM

Dr. Strangelove Will Open on the West End in 2024 by Meg Masseron

The world premiere production adapts the 1964 dark comedy about a nuclear crisis.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:49AM
Sunday, July 9, 2023

Trailblazing Stage and Screen Star Jeffrey Carlson Dies at 48 by Meg Masseron

Carlson made history playing one of the first transgender characters on daytime television in the series All My Children.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:37PM
Friday, July 7, 2023

Edinburgh Fringe Favorite The Creeps Will Run Off-Broadway by Meg Masseron

Playhouse 46 at St. Luke's will stage a limited-engagement of Catherine Waller’s one-woman show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:04AM
Monday, July 3, 2023

ASCAP Foundation to Launch 1st Musical Theatre Fest With Stephen Schwartz, Pasek & Paul, and More by Meg Masseron

The two-week event will offer emerging musical theatre composers an opportunity to learn from industry leaders.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:55AM
Saturday, July 1, 2023

Go Inside the Museum of Broadway's New Chicago Exhibit by Meg Masseron

See first-look photos of the exhibit highlighting Broadway's second longest-running show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:07PM

Gavin Creel Will Preview New Musical Walk On Through in Kennedy Center Concert by Meg Masseron

The evening will feature songs showtunes, pop hits, and songs from the Tony winner’s first self-written theatrical work, set to make a world premiere Off-Broadway in November.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:49PM
Friday, June 30, 2023

Williamstown Theatre Festival Announces New Plays and Artists for Fridays@3 Reading Series by Meg Masseron

The series will feature works by Kamilah Bush, Cindy Lou Johnson, Clarence Coo, and Aurora Real de Asua.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:49AM
Thursday, June 29, 2023

Jared Lee Didn't Even Expect to Get Cast in His High School Musical, Now He Works on Broadway by Meg Masseron

Lee is spending his Black Theatre Coalition Fellowship working in musical direction on the upcoming Back to the Future.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:25PM
Monday, June 26, 2023

Broadway Advocacy Coalition Presents 'A Night of Artivism' June 26 by Meg Masseron

The evening of one act plays celebrates the work of BAC's third annual cohort of the BAC Artivism Fellowship.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM
Saturday, June 24, 2023

The Set List: Hamilton Takes On Whitney Houston, Parade Remixes "The Old Red Hills of Home," and Other Songs From Playbill's Anthems of Pride Concert by Meg Masseron

The star-studded concert concluded day 1 of Playbill's weekend-long Pride in Times Square celebration.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:13PM
Friday, June 23, 2023

Kelly Clarkson Is Working on a Broadway Musical by Meg Masseron

The musician and talk show host recently moved to New York City for that reason.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:49AM

Alison Bechdel's Dykes to Watch Out For Audible Series Plays Minetta Lane Theatre June 23 by Meg Masseron

Roberta Colindrez, Jenn Colella, Lauren Patten, and more participate in the special event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Thursday, June 22, 2023

Abubakr Ali, B, and Frank Wood Join Toros at Second Stage Theater by Meg Masseron

They join the previously announced Juan Castano in Danny Tejera's new play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:13AM

From a Black Theatre Coalition Fellow to a Full-Time Designer: Staicy Ngongu Is Just Getting Started by Meg Masseron

Ngongu worked as a design and marketing fellow at Serino Coyne from September to January, and was hired full-time immediately after.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:37AM

Kyle Taylor Parker Launches Monthly Concert Series KTP’s Juke Joint Jubilee at Midnight Theatre by Meg Masseron

Each performance will feature traditional blues music as well as reworked Top 100 hits with a live band and frequent guest artists.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:37AM

See The Original 'Karate Kid' Ralph Macchio Visit the Reading of the Karate Kid Musical by Meg Masseron

Macchio, the original Daniel LaRusso from the Karate Kid film trilogy, attended the reading alongside Josh Heald, producer and creator of Netflix's Cobra Kai.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:37AM
Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Matthew Johnson Harris Doesn't Have a Degree in Directing, Here Is How He Got His Foot in the Door by Meg Masseron

Harris spent his Black Theatre Coalition fellowship working on Hangmen on Broadway. Now he's an associate director on Parade.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:43AM

The Musical Theater Factory Announces 12 Newest Members of the MTF Makers Cohort by Meg Masseron

The not-for-profit dedicated to developing and producing change-making new musicals hosts an 18-month residency program.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:33AM

An New Production of Next to Normal Will Premiere in Taiwan by Meg Masseron

The new production of Tom Kitt's Tony Award-winning musical will feature direction by Carolyn Sun.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:33AM
Monday, June 19, 2023

"Access, Access, Access": Black Theatre Coalition Fellow Brandon Brooks Shares His Experience Behind-the-Scenes on Broadway by Meg Masseron

Brooks has spent the season working in general management at RCI Theatricals, for shows like & Juliet and Shucked.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:07PM
Friday, June 16, 2023

Broadway Advocacy Coalition Will Present 'A Night of Artivism' by Meg Masseron

The evening of one act plays will celebrate the work of BAC's third annual cohort of the BAC Artivism Fellowship.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM

Go Inside the Opening Night of Lucas Hnath's A Simulacrum at Atlantic Theater Company by Meg Masseron

The new play from the Doll's House, Part 2 playwright is a the second collaboration between Hnath and illusionist Steve Cuiffo.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM

The Tank Announces 20th Anniversary Core Productions, With Works by Christine Stoddard, Chloe Xtina, More by Meg Masseron

The Core Production series supports new works by emerging artists.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM
Thursday, June 15, 2023

New Musical Wild About You to Record Album Featuring Lea Salonga, Alex Newell, Joaquina Kalukango, and More by Meg Masseron

Chilina Kennedy's developing new musical features a book by Eric Holmes and direction by Lorin Latarro.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:04PM
Wednesday, June 14, 2023

The Public Theater Celebrates Annual Gala on the Green in Central Park by Meg Masseron

The outdoor gala raised $2.9 million for the Off-Broadway institution.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM

Alison Bechdel's Dykes to Watch Out For Audible Series Will Perform Live One-Night-Only at Minetta Lane Theatre by Meg Masseron

Roberta Colindrez, Jenn Colella, and Lauren Patten, and more will participate in the special event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:33AM
Monday, June 12, 2023

The 2023 Tony Award Winners Reflect On Their Triumphs by Meg Masseron

Go inside the Winners' Room at the 76th Annual Tony Awards to see the stars react to their big wins.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:03AM
Sunday, June 11, 2023

Andrew Lloyd Webber Reacts to Bad Cinderella Closing on Broadway by Meg Masseron

The decorated composer also opines on the current state of Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:25PM

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic