All stories by Meg Masseron on BroadwayStars

Friday, August 18, 2023

Original Rent Stars Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp to Share 54 Below Stage by Meg Masseron

The longtime friends will return to the Manhattan venue with songs from their careers and personal favorites.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:55PM

Rachel Brosnahan, Ariana DeBose, Javier Muñoz, More Will Take Part in Covenant House's 'Sleep Out' by Meg Masseron

Over 50 members of the Broadway, television, and film industries will participate in the annual event supporting homeless youth.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:43AM

See Who Will Honor Melissa Etheridge at Rockers on Broadway 30th Anniversary Charity by Meg Masseron

Etheridge will be presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award during the concert at Sony Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM

Katharine McPhee, Jessie Mueller, Jackie Burns, More Join Wild About You Recording by Meg Masseron

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM
Thursday, August 17, 2023

Broadway Cares Sends $50,000 Emergency Grant to Hawaii Wildfire Victims by Meg Masseron

The donation will help the food bank provide meals, fresh water, and personal hygiene supplies to thousands of survivors.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:43PM

Terrence Mann, Charlotte d’Amboise, Krysta Rodriguez, Norm Lewis, More Join Voices: Stars for Foster Kids by Meg Masseron

The benefit concert will be directed by Brenda Braxton with music direction by Seth Rudetsky.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:49PM

A.R.T./NY and SeaChange Capital Partners Join Forces for New Loan Program by Meg Masseron

The program will offer short-term loans for NYC-based not-for-profit arts and culture organizations.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:33PM

Karen Finley's COVID Vortex Anxiety Opera Kitty Kaleidoscope Disco to Return to NYC by Meg Masseron

The performance piece reflects on pandemic trauma and coping with isolation, loss, and anxiety.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:55AM

Phylicia Rashad Will Direct World Premiere of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ Purpose by Meg Masseron

Steppenwolf Theare Company's spring 2024 lineup will also include Larissa FastHorse’s The Thanksgiving Play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:04AM
Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Cast Announced for Lizzie Borden Musical Lizzie at TheaterWorks Hartford by Meg Masseron

Through a rock score, the musical explores the historical record of the 19th century axe murderer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:02PM

Cast and Creative Team Revealed for UK Revival of Joe Calarco’s Shakespeare’s R&J by Meg Masseron

The Reading Rep Theatre production will be directed by Paul Stacey.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:19PM

All-Female Cast Announced for Lizzie Borden Musical Lizzie at TheaterWorks Hartford by Meg Masseron

Through a rock score, the musical explores the historical record of the 19th century axe murderer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:19PM
Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Sweeney Todd, Back to the Future, Here Lies Love, MJ, More Part of 2023's NYC Broadway Week by Meg Masseron

NYC's biannual two-for-one ticketing program returns September 4–17.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:37PM

Jade Jones to Perform Hip-Hop Cabaret in NYC Celebrating Mixtape Release by Meg Masseron

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:19AM
Monday, August 14, 2023

Jeremy Jordan, Mandy Gonzalez, Manu Narayan, More Set for SOMA Stage's Broadway in the Park Concert by Meg Masseron

The 2nd annual New Jersey concert, featuring music direction by Louis Danowsky, is free to the public.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:49PM

Winners Announced for Samuel French Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival by Meg Masseron

The six plays will be published and available for licensing by Concord Theatricals.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:43PM

Amy Di Bartolomeo, Dale Evans, Emily Burnett, More to Lead Staged Concert of For Tonight at London's Adelphi by Meg Masseron

The new musical features a book, music, and lyrics by Shenelle Salcido and Spencer Williams.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:43PM
Friday, August 11, 2023

Sony Masterworks Broadway Releases Remastered Versions of Sondheim's Company, Sweeney Todd, Into the Woods, Assassins by Meg Masseron

The late composer and lyricist consulted on the series of remixed and remastered cast recordings before his passing in 2021.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:04PM

Love Letters to Return to Irish Rep With Matthew Broderick, Brooke Shields, Victor Garber, More in Limited Runs by Meg Masseron

The drama following two friends exchanging letters over time had a sold-out run last spring.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:33AM
Thursday, August 10, 2023

Jenn Colella Will Return to 54 Below Out and Proud by Meg Masseron

The evenings are a celebration of Pride through a mix of pop, rock, funk, and musical theatre selections.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:07PM

Check Out Who's Starring in Theresa Rebeck's Dig Off-Broadway at Primary Stages by Meg Masseron

The Pulitzer finalist will also direct her new play about redemption of the seemingly irredeemable.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:19PM

Lin Shaye Will Be Tripping on Life Off-Broadway This Fall by Meg Masseron

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:43AM
Wednesday, August 9, 2023

Abby Mueller to Make Solo NYC Concert Debut Next Year by Meg Masseron

The Six star will offer career highlights from Les Misérables, West Side Story, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:19PM

20 Seconds: A Play With Music Sets New York Premiere by Meg Masseron

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:19PM

Cast Announced for Off-Broadway Premiere of Bettinger’s Luggage by Meg Masseron

Albert M. Tapper's play is based on a true story about a Jewish family living on the Lower East Side in the 1970s.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:43PM
Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Casting Announced for Off-Broadway Premiere of Relapse Musical by Meg Masseron

Joey McKneely will direct and choreograph the new musical about mental health recovery.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:55PM

Phylicia Rashad, Bryce Pinkham, Jeff Hiller, More Set for Theatre Aspen's Annual Solo Flights Festival by Meg Masseron

The festival will include six new works, several penned by its performers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:07PM
Monday, August 7, 2023

Cast Announced for Off-Broadway World Premiere of Emma Horwitz's Mary Gets Hers by Meg Masseron

Josiah Davis directs the play, set to begin performances in September.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:43PM

Cheyenne Jackson to Make 54 Below Debut by Meg Masseron

The Emmy- and Grammy-nominated Into the Woods star will perform four nights at the Manhattan cabaret venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:37PM

Derek Klena and Ali Stroker Join Lineup for New York Pops' 21st Century Broadway Carnegie Hall Concert by Meg Masseron

The two artists replace the previously announced Jeremy Jordan and Elizabeth Stanley.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:04PM

Cirque du Soleil to Return to Madison Square Garden With Holiday Show by Meg Masseron

'Twas the Night Before… will also be presented in Chicago this winter.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:55AM