All stories by Meg Masseron on BroadwayStars

Friday, February 24, 2023

Winners of 66th Obie Awards, Celebrating 2020-2022 Seasons, Announced by Meg Masseron

The awards, presented by the American Theatre Wing, honor Off-Broadway and Off-Off-Broadway theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:59AM
Thursday, February 23, 2023

L Morgan Lee, Reneé Rapp, More Will Join Dylan Mulvaney for Live Streamed Variety Show by Meg Masseron

Dylan Mulvaney’s Day 365 Live! will benefit The Trevor Project.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:17PM

Check Out New Fan-Inspired Key Art for Broadway's Prima Facie by Meg Masseron

The art will be displayed at the Golden Theatre, where previews are set to begin in April.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:50PM

Barbra Streisand to Be Honored With Ruth Bader Ginsburg Women of Leadership Award by Meg Masseron

The late Supreme Court justice was an avid Streisand fan.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM
Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Neo-Nazis Protest Outside of Parade's First Preview Performance on Broadway by Meg Masseron

Members of a far-right, Neo-Nazi movement heckled theatregoers in line at the Jacobs Theatre Tuesday night. Parade's producers respond.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:52PM
Friday, February 17, 2023

Actors' Equity Is Aiming to Change Its Name and Brand by Meg Masseron

The national union, which represents more than 51,000 actors and stage managers, will work on the rebranding process through 2024.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:21AM

Broadway Stars Will Celebrate David Mixner in Evening Benefiting Ali Forney Center by Meg Masseron

The concert will honor Mixner's contributions to the theatre community and LGBTQ+ advocacy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:16AM
Thursday, February 16, 2023

Why Gen Z Loves Ride The Cyclone by Meg Masseron

The musical is 15 years old and is about teenagers who are killed on a roller coaster. And it's now gone viral on TikTok.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:56PM

Second Stage Theater Welcomes Lisa Lawer Post as Interim Executive Director by Meg Masseron

Lawer Post will succeed Khady Kamara at the end of the month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:51AM
Wednesday, February 15, 2023

The Public's Shadow/land Reveals Full Casting by Meg Masseron

The Ericka Dickerson-Despenza play previously ran digitally 2021 as part of The Public's streaming series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM
Saturday, February 11, 2023

Photos: Heather Headley Performs at Carnegie Hall With The New York Pops by Meg Masseron

The one-night-only concert featured selections from across her career, with songs from Aida, The Lion King, The Bodyguard, Into the Woods, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:58PM
Friday, February 10, 2023

Hiran Abeysekera, Fred Davis, Scarlet Wilderink Will Reprise Olivier-Winning Life of Pi Performances On Broadway by Meg Masseron

Lead actor Abeysekera and puppeteers Davis and Wilderink will be reprising their West End roles in the Broadway production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:59AM
Thursday, February 9, 2023

Reviews: What Do Critics Think Of Broadway's Pictures From Home by Meg Masseron

Sharr White's new play adapted from photographer Larry Sultan's 1992 autobiographical photo memoir stars Nathan Lane, Danny Burstein, and Zoë Wanamaker.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:34PM

Colin Quinn: Small Talk Extends Off-Broadway Run by Meg Masseron

The solo, self-written comedy is switching theatres for an additional limited engagement run.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:04AM
Sunday, February 5, 2023

Into The Woods Wins Grammy Award For Best Musical Theatre Album by Meg Masseron

The celebration of recorded music was full of accolades for theatre artists, with awards granted to Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Viola Davis achieving EGOT status.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:14PM

Viola Davis Has Achieved EGOT Status by Meg Masseron

The renowned actress of the stage and screen just added a Grammy win to her roster of awards.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:34PM

Watch Stephanie J. Block and Derek Klena Perform In Sunset Boulevard at The Kennedy Center by Meg Masseron

Andrew Lloyd Webber's high-drama Hollywood musical runs at the D.C. venue's Eisenhower Theater until February 8.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:57PM
Saturday, February 4, 2023

Reviews: What Did Critics Think Of Sunset Boulevard At The Kennedy Center? by Meg Masseron

Stephanie J. Block stars in Andrew Lloyd Webber's high-drama Hollywood musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:32PM
Thursday, February 2, 2023

Stephanie J. Block Is Ready for Her Sunset Boulevard Close-Up by Meg Masseron

See all the old Hollywood glam in photos of the Kennedy Center production of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, starring Tony winner Block as Norma Desmond.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:44PM
Monday, January 30, 2023

Students Behind Cancelled High School Production of Indecent Frightened of Hateful Attacks by Meg Masseron

Nearly one month later, the students of Douglas Anderson School of the Arts still want to put on Paula Vogel's play, but are struggling to find a safe avenue in Florida.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:40PM
Sunday, January 29, 2023

Broadway's Shucked Adds Mean Girls' Grey Henson to Cast by Meg Masseron

Alex Newell, Ashley D. Kelley, John Behlmann, Kevin Cahoon, Andrew Durand, and Caroline Innerbichler were previously announced as principals.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:00PM
Thursday, January 26, 2023

Every Actor Who's Played the Angel of Music and Christine in Phantom of the Opera on Broadway by Meg Masseron

The history-making show will celebrate its 35th and final anniversary on January 26, three months ahead of its closure in April.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:23PM

All the Times Phantom of the Opera Made History on Broadway by Meg Masseron

From the first chandelier drop to NYC's mayor declaring a "Phantom of the Opera Day," revisit all the major moments in Broadway's longest-running musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:11AM
Monday, January 23, 2023

Adrienne Warren Sets Broadway Return in Room by Meg Masseron

The Tony Award-winning Tina star will play a kidnapping survivor named Ma in the play adapted by Emma Donoghue from her 2010 novel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:59AM
Saturday, January 21, 2023

See Lea Michele and the Cast Of Funny Girl Sign Cast Albums by Meg Masseron

The Broadway cast of the revival signed copies of the new cast album for fans on January 20.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:55PM
Friday, January 20, 2023

Broadway's Here Lies Love Addresses Critics Via Social Media by Meg Masseron

The disco musical by David Byrne has been criticized for being sympathetic to former first lady of the Philippines, Imelda Marcos.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM

Classic Stage Company to Host Post-Show Conversation Series for Black Odyssey by Meg Masseron

The talkbacks will invite several speakers to discuss topics that come up in the play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:40AM
Thursday, January 19, 2023

Jason Graae and David Turner Will Star in Mosaic Theater Reading of New WWII-Themed Max & Willy's Last Laugh by Meg Masseron

Jake Broder and Conor Duffy's play with music will feature music direction by John McDaniel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:22AM

Get a First Look at Schmigadoon! Season 2: Schmicago by Meg Masseron

The hit musical-comedy television series on Apple TV+ is taking on Broadway shows of the '60s and '70s.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:32AM
Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Get a 1st Look at New Production Photos of Les Misérables in London's West End by Meg Masseron

The revival, which is currently running at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre, has released updated shots of their newest cast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:52AM

Go Inside Rehearsals for The Wanderers Starring Katie Holmes by Meg Masseron

The Anna Ziegler play will be running off-Broadway at The Laura Pels Theatre beginning February 16.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM

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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