All stories by Meg Masseron on BroadwayStars

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

Ariana DeBose Will Perform a Medley for the Opening Number of the 2023 Tony Awards by Meg Masseron

It was constructed and arranged by Macy Schmidt and Benjamin Rauhala, for a ceremony that will be unscripted.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:43AM
Saturday, June 10, 2023

Invasive Species at The Tank Extends Performances by Meg Masseron

Maia Novi's play was written as a response to Yale University's mental health policies.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:49PM
Friday, June 9, 2023

Jenn Colella, Jerry Mitchell, Lenny Wolpe, More to Lead Barn on Fire Residency by Meg Masseron

New York Theatre Barn and Fire Island Pines Arts Project in association with The P. Austin Foundation will join forces again for the second annual Barn on Fire residency.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:49AM

Winners Announced for the 1st Dorian Theatre Awards; Kimberly Akimbo Tops the List by Meg Masseron

The inaugural awards give LGBTQ critics the change to annually honor Broadway and Off-Broadway artistry.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:49AM
Thursday, June 8, 2023

Abraham Lim and KPOP Cast Members Will Sing 'Love Songs For Pride (From The AAPI Community)' by Meg Masseron

The event at the Green Room 42 will feature musical theatre favorites and original compositions

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:37PM

Original 'Doc Brown' Christopher Lloyd Visits the Broadway Cast of Back to the Future by Meg Masseron

The musical adaptation of the hit film opens August 3 at the Winter Garden Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:43AM

New York Theatre Barn Will Release First Single From New Musicals Mixtape by Meg Masseron

The theatre company, in collaboration with Theatre Barn Records, is dedicated to releasing EPs and concept albums of musicals in development.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:19AM