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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

Elliot Clay's Millennials Opens July 8 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 12:18AM
Thursday, July 7, 2022

Kelli O'Hara, Denée Benton, Ephraim Sykes, More Set for Barlow and Bear's Kennedy Center The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical Concert by Raven Brunner

The Grammy Award-winning duo will be accompanied by The National Symphony Orchestra.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:42PM

See New Photos From Broadway's The Kite Runner by Raven Brunner

The new play began previews July 6 at the Hayes Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:42PM

See Tom Hanks Hang Out With the Cast of Safe Home at Shadowland Stages by Raven Brunner

The play is co-written by by Hanks and James Glossman, who also directs.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:07PM

Listen to Sophia Anne Caruso's New Single 'Snow & Ice' by Raven Brunner

The Beetlejuice performer refers to this track as her "favorite."

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:33PM

Before Broadway, Lin-Manuel Miranda Was a Bar Mitzvah Party Starter and Substitute Teacher by Raven Brunner

The Hamilton creator appeared on the July 6 broadcast of The Kelly Clarkson Show to talk about life pre-In the Heights and why now is the best time to see a Broadway show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM
Wednesday, July 6, 2022

See Viola Davis Lead an All-Female Group of Warriors in The Woman King Trailer by Raven Brunner

The historical drama also stars stage favorites Adrienne Warren, Jayme Lawson, and Sheila Atim.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:42PM

Broadway & Beyond to Host Networking Event for Stage Managers of Color by Raven Brunner

The event will welcome attendees both in person and virtually.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:42PM

Michael Shannon-Directed Adaptation of Columbine-Inspired Play Eric Larue in the Works by Raven Brunner

The play debuted at Chicago's A Red Orchid Theatre in 2002.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:12PM

Stranger Things Stage Play Coming From the Duffer Brothers by Raven Brunner

The stage production will be produced by Tony and Olivier winners Sonia Friedman and Stephen Daldry.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:33PM

The Kite Runner Begins Previews On Broadway July 6 by Raven Brunner

The stage adaptation of Khaled Hosseini's novel stars The Blacklist's Amir Arison.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM

Off-Broadway's Mister Miss America Begins Previews July 6 by Raven Brunner

The world premiere production is written and performed by Neil D'Astolfo.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM

SoHo Playhouse's Saving Britney Begins Off-Broadway Run July 6 by Raven Brunner

The solo show is inspired by the #FreeBritney movement.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM

San Francisco Playhouse's Follies Opens July 6 by Raven Brunner

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM

Immersive Production of Next to Normal Opens July 6 in Barcelona by Raven Brunner

The adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical stars Alice Ripley and Adam Pascal.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM
Tuesday, July 5, 2022

Justin Vivian Bond and Anthony Roth Costanzo's Only an Octave Apart Sets Limited Engagement in London by Raven Brunner

The show features the duo expressing their queer identities through unique interpretations of classical and pop music.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:42PM

How to Get $35 Rush Tickets to Broadway's The Kite Runner by Raven Brunner

The stage adaptation of Khaled Hosseini's novel is adapted by Matthew Spangler and stars Amir Arison.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

Jodi Picoult Leads Creative Team for U.K. World Premiere The Book Thief Musical by Raven Brunner

Central Park composers Elyssa Samsel and Kate Anderson will pen the score.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM
Friday, July 1, 2022

Hadestown's Limited Edition Vinyl Box Set Released July 1 by Raven Brunner

The box set features the original cast recording of the Tony-winning musical on three clear vinyl records and a 16-page booklet.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:37PM

Immersive Production of Next to Normal Begins Previews July 1 in Barcelona by Raven Brunner

The adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical stars Alice Ripley and Adam Pascal.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:48AM

Ariana DeBose Tells Jimmy Fallon Where She Keeps Her Oscar by Raven Brunner

The West Side Story performer also spoke about hosting the 2022 Tony Awards during her The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon appearance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

July 2022 Streaming Guide: Neil Patrick Harris in Uncoupled, Billy Porter-Directed Anything’s Possible, More by Raven Brunner

​​Find out what's playing on HBO Max, Hulu, Disney+, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37AM
Thursday, June 30, 2022

From Rent to A Strange Loop: Reflecting on Queer Representation on the Broadway Stage by Raven Brunner

Members of the theatre community reflect on embodying iconic queer characters.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM

Gaten Matarazzo Compares Broadway Return to 'Getting On a Motorcycle' by Raven Brunner

The Stranger Things actor appeared on the May 29 broadcast of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Lessons in Survival: 1971 Closes June 30 at The Vineyard by Raven Brunner

The play features Emmy nominee Carl Clemons-Hopkins and Crystal Dickinson as James Baldwin and Nikki Giovanni, respectively.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM
Wednesday, June 29, 2022

Chris Myers and Russell G. Jones to Star in MTC's Where the Mountain Meets the Sea Off-Broadway by Raven Brunner

The Jeff Augustin-written show follows a son's journey to connect with his father.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:03PM

Sam Rockwell Investigates a West End Murder in See How They Run Trailer by Raven Brunner

The upcoming whodunit also stars Saoirse Ronan and Ruth Wilson.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:24PM

London's Saving Britney Announces Off-Broadway Transfer to SoHo Playhouse by Raven Brunner

The solo show is inspired by the #FreeBritney movement.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:07PM
Tuesday, June 28, 2022

Broadway Joins The Academy: Ariana DeBose, Paul Tazewell, Jeremy O. Harris Among 2022 Invitees by Raven Brunner

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has invited 397 artists and executives to join the organization.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:33PM

5 Things We Learned at the Disabled Down Center Benefit by Raven Brunner

Conceived by Brennan Srisirikul, the event featured performances by Aisha Jackson, Jelani Remy, Ethan Mathias, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM

All that Chat

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