All stories by Ryan McPhee on BroadwayStars

Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Camille A. Brown to Direct and Choreograph Ain’t Misbehavin’ for Barrington Stage Company by Ryan McPhee

The production will also play Connecticut’s Westport Country Playhouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:16PM

Chad Burris Steps in as Olaf in Broadway’s Frozen by Ryan McPhee

Ryann Redmond will return to the production early next year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:56PM

Waitress Star Lucie Jones to Offer West End Solo Concert by Ryan McPhee

The X Factor and musical theatre favorite will be joined by the London Musical Theatre Orchestra.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:45AM

Adam Chanler-Berat, Tavi Gevinson, Andy Grotelueschen Join Off-Broadway Assassins Revival by Ryan McPhee

The three join a cast that includes Tony nominees Judy Kuhn, Steven Pasquale, and Brandon Uranowitz at Classic Stage Company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:35AM
Monday, December 16, 2019

Cats Stars Jason Derulo and Rebel Wilson on the Road to Embracing Digital Fur Technology by Ryan McPhee

The Jellicles come to life with the implementation of some startling technology.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:54PM

Grosses Analysis: With or Without 'Somewhere,' There's a Place for West Side Story on the Box Office Boards by Ryan McPhee

The new revival, directed by Ivo van Hove, began December 10.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:22PM

Listen to Cats Star Jennifer Hudson Belt Out 'Memory' by Ryan McPhee

The Oscar winner plays Grizabella in the upcoming movie.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:38PM
Wednesday, December 11, 2019

Lin-Manuel Miranda Pulls Double Duty at Sundance 2020 With Freestyle Love Supreme and Luis Miranda Docs by Ryan McPhee

The pair of films join already the announced Zola from Jeremy O. Harris, Julie Taymor and Sarah Ruhl’s Gloria Steinem biopic, and others.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:51AM

World Premiere of Dave Malloy’s Moby-Dick Musical Opens December 11 at the American Repertory Theater by Ryan McPhee

Hadestown Tony winner Rachel Chavkin directs the Boston-area production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Cast Set for Off-Broadway’s Coal Country, by Jessica Blank and Erik Jensen by Ryan McPhee

The Public Theater production begins February 18, 2020.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:29PM

Matthew Amendt and Stephanie Berry to Take on Title Roles in Off-Broadway Dracula and Frankenstein Cycle by Ryan McPhee

Classic Stage Company will present the two gothic tales in early 2020.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:57PM

Tony Winner Richard Easton Dies at 86 by Ryan McPhee

The stage and screen veteran's Broadway credits include The Invention of Love, The Coast of Utopia, and Macbeth.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:07PM

Krystal Joy Brown Join Broadway’s Hamilton December 10 by Ryan McPhee

The stage veteran returns to the Great White Way to play Eliza.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:00AM

Krystal Joy Brown Joins Broadway’s Hamilton December 10 by Ryan McPhee

The stage veteran returns to the Great White Way to play Eliza.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:00AM
Monday, December 9, 2019

Alexandra Burke Will Star in Musical Adaptation of My Best Friend’s Wedding by Ryan McPhee

The Dublin production will feature songs by Burt Bacharach and Hal David, including "I Say a Little Prayer" and "I'll Never Fall in Love Again."

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:35AM
Friday, December 6, 2019

Young Adult Novel Adaptation of Alice by Heart Musical to Debut in 2020 by Ryan McPhee

Steven Sater penned the book, based on the show he co-wrote with Spring Awakening collaborator Duncan Sheik and Jessie Nelson.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:52PM

Hair, Daniel Sullivan-Helmed Henry V, More Heading to Old Globe in Summer 2020 by Ryan McPhee

The San Diego company will present Henry V and The Taming of the Shrew in Balboa Park.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:00PM
Thursday, December 5, 2019

Read the Reviews for Jagged Little Pill on Broadway by Ryan McPhee

The musical feature the songs of Alanis Morissette opened December 5.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:34PM

The Metropolitan Opera Adds 3 Performances of Porgy and Bess by Ryan McPhee

The encore shows mark a first in the Met’s modern history.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:49PM

See Who's Joining Noah Thomas in West End's Everybody's Talking About Jamie by Ryan McPhee

The musical welcomes a new cast in early 2020.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:43AM

65th Annual Drama Desk Awards Set May 2020 Date by Ryan McPhee

The awards honor productions and artists from Broadway, Off-Broadway, and Off-Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:59AM

Alanis Morissette Musical Jagged Little Pill Opens on Broadway December 5 by Ryan McPhee

The new musical, featuring a book by Oscar winner Diablo Cody, uses the music star's discography to tell an original story.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, December 4, 2019

Danielle Brooks, John Keating, Jonathan Hadary Receive Actors’ Equity Awards by Ryan McPhee

The three were recognized for their work in classic titles: Much Ado About Nothing, Irish Rep's O'Casey Cycle, and Coriolanus.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:03PM

Jeremy O. Harris’ Zola Movie, Julie Taymor and Sarah Ruhl’s Gloria Steinem Biopic, More to Premiere at 2020 Sundance Film Festival by Ryan McPhee

The new lineup includes movies featuring such stage veterans as Laura Benanti, Laura Linney, and Reed Birney.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:51PM

Oscar-Winning Writer Diablo Cody Channels Her Own Angst Into Broadway’s Jagged Little Pill by Ryan McPhee

The Academy Award winner for Juno shifts to libretto to craft a layered, contemporary story using the music of Alanis Morissette.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:00AM
Tuesday, December 3, 2019

World Premiere of Dave Malloy's Moby-Dick Musical Begins at American Repertory Theater by Ryan McPhee

Hadestown Tony winner Rachel Chavkin directs the Boston-area production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:23PM

Broadway’s Upcoming The Music Man, Starring Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster, to Hold Open Casting Call by Ryan McPhee

The 2020 revival is searching for young performers to play children and teens of River City.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:59PM