All stories by Raven Brunner on BroadwayStars

Sunday, June 19, 2022

André De Shields Reprises Frederick Douglass Solo Show at Flushing Town Hall June 19 by Raven Brunner

The two performances are part of the Queens Rising celebration in honor of Juneteenth.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM

Jason Alexander-Directed Windfall Closes June 19 at Bay Street Theatre by Raven Brunner

Scooter Pietsch's new comedy began previews May 31.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM
Friday, June 17, 2022

Pride Timeline: Barrier-Breaking Queer Theatre by Raven Brunner

From 1968 to 2022, we're looking at queer theatre through the decades.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:33PM

Off-Broadway's Circle Jerk Sets Hosts for Special Pride Performances by Raven Brunner

SIX creators and 2022 Tony winners Lucy Moss and Toby Marlow hosted the in-person and streaming hybrid production's first Pride event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:33PM

Joe Iconis' Album Releases June 17 by Raven Brunner

The album features appearances from many of his long-time collaborators, including Aaron Tveit, Andrew Rannells, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and George Salazar.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Thursday, June 16, 2022

Watch Highlights From May We All: A New Country Musical at Tennessee Performing Arts Center by Raven Brunner

The new work stars Heidi Blickenstaff, Lauren Pritchard, Brandon Ellis, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:24PM

Kevin McGuire and Julia Abueva Lead Out of the Blue Industry Reading by Raven Brunner

The reading will feature direction by Miss Saigon performer Jessica Wu.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM

Watch Jordan Fisher Return to Rom-Coms in Netflix's Hello, Goodbye, and Everything in Between Trailer by Raven Brunner

The Dear Evan Hansen alum also executive produced and contributed original music to the movie.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:03PM

Blaine Alden Krauss Named Winner of The Ashley Longshore Excellence in the Arts Award by Raven Brunner

The YoungArts award aims to support to artists at all stages of their careers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM
Wednesday, June 15, 2022

Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear Set to Present The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical Concert at The Kennedy Center by Raven Brunner

The Grammy Award-winning duo will be accompanied by The National Symphony Orchestra and other special guests.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:07PM

See Tony Winner Joaquina Kalukango's Standing Ovation For Her First Post-Tonys Paradise Square Entrance by Raven Brunner

Starring as Nelly Freeman, Kalukango won Best Leading Actress in a Musical at the 75th Annual Tony Awards June 12.=

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:24PM

Idina Menzel to Host Harmonious Live! Disney+ Stream From EPCOT by Raven Brunner

The special event will also feature Auli’i Cravalho from Disney's Moana.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:07PM

Get a First Look at Netflix's Upcoming Matilda The Musical Movie by Raven Brunner

The movie is based on Dennis Kelly and Tim Minchin's musical adaptation of the popular children's novel by Roald Dahl.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:33PM

May We All: A New Country Musical Opens at Tennessee Performing Arts Center June 15 by Raven Brunner

The new work stars Heidi Blickenstaff, Lauren Pritchard, Brandon Ellis, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

Theresa Rebeck's New Play Mad House Begins Previews June 15 by Raven Brunner

David Harbour and Bill Pullman lead this dark comedy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM
Tuesday, June 14, 2022

T. Oliver Reid Takes Over as Hermes in Hadestown June 14 by Raven Brunner

The performer succeeds Tony winner André De Shields.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM

T. Oliver Reid Takes Over the Role of Hermes in Hadestown June 14 by Raven Brunner

The performer succeeds Tony winner André De Shields.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM
Monday, June 13, 2022

See the Stars on the Red Carpet of the 75th Annual Tony Awards by Raven Brunner

From Patti LuPone to Andrew Garfield, to the original Broadway cast of Spring Awakening, check out this year's Tony arrivals.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:42PM

The Bodyguard Musical Sets U.K. and Ireland Tour by Raven Brunner

The jukebox musical is based on Lawrence Kasden’s Oscar Award-nominated film starring the late Whitney Houston and features a score made up of her music.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:42PM

Schools of the Stars: Where the 75th Annual Tony Award Winners Went to College by Raven Brunner

Take a look at the institutes of higher learning where this year's Tony winners studied.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:48PM

Reviews: What Did Critics Have To Say About the 2022 Tony Awards? by Raven Brunner

The three-hour main ceremony was hosted by Oscar winner Ariana DeBose.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM

Jennifer Hudson EGOTs With A Strange Loop's Win by Raven Brunner

The Dreamgirls performer became the second Black woman to have won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18AM

Ariana DeBose Honors Late Drama Teacher at the 2022 Tony Awards by Raven Brunner

Elizabeth Grimes Droessler encouraged DeBose to pursue her interest in theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18AM

Jonathan Groff, Lea Michele, and Original Cast of Spring Awakening Reunite at the 2022 Tony Awards by Raven Brunner

After 15 years, the cast came together to perform "Touch Me" at the ceremony.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM

Broadway Rising Premieres June 13 at Tribeca Film Fest by Raven Brunner

The documentary is directed by Amy Rice and produced by Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Justin Mikita, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM
Sunday, June 12, 2022

Why Do 2022 Tony Winners Keep Thanking Chris Harper? by Raven Brunner

The name-drop is in reference to a viral social media video.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18PM

Broadway's How I Learned To Drive Closes June 12 by Raven Brunner

The production is nominated for three 2022 Tony Awards, including Best Revival of a Play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM
Friday, June 10, 2022

Social Round-Up: Rachel Zegler, Jessica Vosk, More Celebrate Judy Garland's 100th Birthday by Raven Brunner

Stage and screen performers have shared heartfelt sentiments in honor of the late A Star is Born actor.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:33PM

Vineyard Theatre’s Lessons in Survival: 1971 Cancels Performances Through June 12 Due to COVID by Raven Brunner

The show stars Emmy nominee Carl Clemons-Hopkins and Crystal Dickinson.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:54PM

Elliot Clay's Millennials Sets Run at London's The Other Palace by Raven Brunner

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:03PM

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