All stories by Raven Brunner on BroadwayStars

Wednesday, July 20, 2022

See Stranger Things' Sadie Sink and Maya Hawke Catch Gaten Matarazzo's Debut in Dear Evan Hansen by Raven Brunner

The Stranger Things star returned to Broadway as Jared Kleinman in Dear Evan Hansen July 19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM

San Francisco Playhouse's Follies Opens July 20 by Raven Brunner

The summer production is led by three-time Helen Hayes Award winner Natascia Diaz.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM
Tuesday, July 19, 2022

Cast and Creative Team Announced for Signature Theatre's The Color Purple by Raven Brunner

Nova Y. Payton is set to lead the cast as Celie with Frenchie Davis as Sofia at the Arlington, Virginia, venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:42PM

More Paradise Square Lawsuit Details Emerge, Including Severed Finger by Raven Brunner

It has been reported that a non-binary crew member permanently severed their pinky finger in an accident during a rehearsal for the show's pre-Broadway run.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:12PM

JJ Niemann, Kennedy Kanagawa, Joshua Morgan, More Join Web Series Lip Sync Fables by Raven Brunner

The six-episode series features New York City actors—including a few Broadway names—who bring to life bedtime stories written by children.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:12PM

See New Photos of Rob McClure in Off-Broadway's Little Shop of Horrors by Raven Brunner

The Mrs. Doubtfire Tony nominee recently succeeded Skylar Astin as Seymour at the Westside Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:33PM

Hangar Theatre's Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 to Feature 14 Actor-Musicians by Raven Brunner

Shirley Serotsky will direct the Tony-nominated musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:07PM

Owen Teale Will Be Scrooge in Old Vic's A Christmas Carol by Raven Brunner

The adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic took home five 2020 Tony Awards.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

The Final Jeopardy Category Is...Art & Theatre by Raven Brunner

The final round of this episode of the long-running TV game show led to a rare tiebreaker.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM
Monday, July 18, 2022

Reviews: What Did Critics Think of the NYC Premiere of Notre Dame de Paris? by Raven Brunner

The adaptation of Victor Hugo's The Hunchback of Notre Dame comes to Lincoln Center following its 1998 premiere in Paris.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:07PM

See Video Highlights From Broadway's The Kite Runner by Raven Brunner

The stage adaptation of Khaled Hosseini's NYT bestselling novel is led by Amir Arison and Faran Tahir.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

Broadway in Bryant Park Will Return With Performances From Dear Evan Hansen, A Strange Loop, More by Raven Brunner

The concert line-up also includes performances by the casts of Kimberly Akimbo, Hadestown, Funny Girl, and Wicked.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM
Sunday, July 17, 2022

Broadway's Paradise Square Closes July 17 by Raven Brunner

The Moisés Kaufman-directed musical made its Broadway debut in April at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM
Thursday, July 14, 2022

Broadway Advocacy Coalition Will 'Reimagine Justice' With 1st Annual Arts in Action Festival This Month by Raven Brunner

The evening performance will feature pieces by Lynn Nottage, Arianna Afsar, Kenyatta Hughes, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:37PM

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Cynthia Erivo, More Honored at Royal Academy of Music Anniversary by Raven Brunner

Tony and Olivier winner Patricia Routledge and Les Misérables star Matt Lucas were also honored.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:37PM

San Francisco Playhouse's Follies Opens July 14 by Raven Brunner

The summer production is led by Three-time Helen Hayes Award winner Natascia Diaz.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM
Wednesday, July 13, 2022

Sharon D. Clarke Joins Cast of Matthew López-Directed Red, White & Royal Blue Film by Raven Brunner

The Inheritance Tony winner will also be adapting the script and executive producing.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM

Watch the Official Trailer for the Upcoming Netflix Film 13: The Musical by Raven Brunner

The trailer features a snippet of the movie's title track, as well as a peek at some of the adult characters added for the film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:54PM

Breaking the Binary Theatre Festival Will Include 7 Works by Trans, Non-Binary+ Artists⁠ by Raven Brunner

The festival will run October 10-16 at Theatre Row.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:07PM
Tuesday, July 12, 2022

See Photos of Bernadette Peters, Sutton Foster, More at the 24th Annual Broadway Barks by Raven Brunner

The annual cat and dog adoption event returned to Shubert Alley July 9.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:24PM

See New Photos From Millennials at London's The Other Palace by Raven Brunner

The work first premiered at MTFestUK and showcases the frustrations of young people.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:42PM

Upcoming Broadway Revival of Death of a Salesman Completes Cast by Raven Brunner

Sharon D. Clarke and Wendell Pierce will reprise their Olivier-nominated roles of Linda and Willy Loman, respectively.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM

Anthony Wayne Reflects on Performing at the Playbill Pride Disco and Carrying Pride Into July by Raven Brunner

The Mighty Real: A Fabulous Sylvester Musical cowriter and star took to the stage at The Big Broadway Disco.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:03PM

Reviews: What Are Critics Saying About Off-Broadway's Between the Lines? by Raven Brunner

Based on the Jodi Picoult and Samantha van Leer novel, the new musical plays at Tony Kiser Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:33AM
Monday, July 11, 2022

All The Times Lea Michele Performed From Funny Girl on Glee by Raven Brunner

The stage and screen star will soon star as Fanny Brice in Broadway's Funny Girl revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:37PM

Reviews: What Did Critics Think of The Public's Danai Gurira-Led Richard III in Central Park? by Raven Brunner

The stage and screen actor leads the cast as the titular character.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:37PM

Reviews: What Did Critics Think About Wayne Brady and Jake Shears in Kinky Boots at the Hollywood Bowl? by Raven Brunner

The show featured an all-star cast, also including Kelly Marie Tran, Mark Ballas, Marissa Jaret Winokur, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

Playbill Songwriter Series: Troy Anthony Performs Tracks From The Revival: It Is Our Duty by Raven Brunner

The composer was joined by Alysha Deslorieux, STONES, and Josh Walker for the series, which is presented by City National Bank.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM
Sunday, July 10, 2022

American Buffalo Closes Broadway Revival July 10 by Raven Brunner

The star-studded production features Laurence Fishburne, Sam Rockwell, and Darren Criss.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Friday, July 8, 2022

Reviews: What Are Critics Saying About the North American Premiere of the Broadway-Bound & Juliet? by Raven Brunner

The musical runs through August 14 at Toronto's Princess of Wales Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:07PM

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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