All stories by Ryan McPhee on BroadwayStars

Thursday, November 7, 2019

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and Hamilton Collaborate to Grant $100,000 Toward California Wildfire Relief by Ryan McPhee

Grants will be awarded to four northern California organizations.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:19PM

Season 2 of Opera Podcast Aria Code Will Feature Judi Dench, Anna Chlumsky, and More by Ryan McPhee

The series, hosted by Rhiannon Giddens, returns to dissect performances by such singers as Renée Fleming, Anna Netrebko, and Eric Owens.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:34PM

Tina: The Tina Turner Musical Opens on Broadway November 7 by Ryan McPhee

Tony and Olivier Award nominee Adrienne Warren takes on the rock-and-roll superstar in the musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, November 6, 2019

Ceiling Collapse Causes Mid-Performance Evacuation, Minor Injuries at West End’s Piccadilly Theatre by Ryan McPhee

The London venue is currently home to a revival of Death of a Salesman starring Wendell Pierce and Sharon D. Clarke.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:17PM

Metropolitan Opera to Hold Public Memorial for Late Jessye Norman by Ryan McPhee

The renown soprano died September 30 at 74.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37PM

The Little Mermaid Live! Ratings: How Did ABC Fare Compared to NBC and Fox’s Live Musicals? by Ryan McPhee

The network presented a movie-stage hybrid of the Disney title with a cast including Auli'i Cravalho and Queen Latifah November 5.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:48AM

Alanis Morissette to Celebrate Opening of Her Broadway Musical by Performing Jagged Little Pill in Its Entirety by Ryan McPhee

The Grammy winner will offer a special acoustic performance at the Apollo Theater in December.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:01AM
Tuesday, November 5, 2019

Sasha Allen and Ana Villafañe Join Manhattan Theatre Club Benefit by Ryan McPhee

The Little Mermaid and Phantom of the Opera stars Sierra Boggess and Norm Lewis will also reunite at the November 11 event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:11PM

Gideon Glick Joins Off-Broadway’s Little Shop of Horrors for 2-Week Engagement by Ryan McPhee

Fresh off his Tony-nominated turn in To Kill a Mockingbird, Glick steps in for fellow Spring Awakening alum Jonathan Groff.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Monday, November 4, 2019

Grosses Analysis: Broadway’s To Kill a Mockingbird Sets New Record as Original Cast Takes Final Bows by Ryan McPhee

Meanwhile, Jagged Little Pill makes an electrifying first appearance on the box-office boards.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:34PM

Alanis Morissette Musical Jagged Little Pill Sets December Cast Album Release by Ryan McPhee

The show began Broadway previews November 3.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:15PM

Watch the Cast of Broadway’s Tina Show Off Their Favorite Tina Turner Moves by Ryan McPhee

Adrienne Warren stars as the music superstar in the new musical, opening November 7.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:07PM
Sunday, November 3, 2019

Alanis Morissette Musical Jagged Little Pill Begins on Broadway November 3 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 12:01AM
Friday, November 1, 2019

Ariana DeBose Joins Netflix Adaptation of The Prom by Ryan McPhee

The Tony nominee joins a cast that includes Meryl Streep, Nicole Kidman, Andrew Rannells, and Kerry Washington.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:21PM

Emmy Awards Eliminate Outstanding Musical Performance in a Daytime Program Category by Ryan McPhee

The category previously earned Emmys for the stars of Dear Evan Hansen, The Color Purple, and The Band’s Visit.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:16PM
Thursday, October 31, 2019

Katharine McPhee Is Waitress’ Final Jenna on Broadway by Ryan McPhee

The American Idol and Smash star made her Broadway debut in the musical in 2018 before headlining the show's West End premiere.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:29PM
Wednesday, October 30, 2019

Tony Winners Ali Stroker and André De Shields Part of Lincoln Center’s 2020 American Songbook Season by Ryan McPhee

The series returns in January with sets by artists from Broadway and beyond.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:59AM

Andrew Garfield to Star in Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tick, Tick…Boom! Movie by Ryan McPhee

The Tony winner will play Jonathan Larson’s depiction of himself in the film adaptation of the semi-autobiographical musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:26AM

Full Cast Set for Chicago Run of The Light in the Piazza, Starring Renée Fleming and Solea Pfeiffer by Ryan McPhee

The musical heads to Chicago's Lyric Opera House in December following London and Los Angeles engagements.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:59AM

Drew Gehling Returns to Waitress as Sara Bareilles Musical Nears Final Performance by Ryan McPhee

The Broadway alum steps back into the scrubs of Dr. Pomatter.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Tuesday, October 29, 2019

Sutton Foster to Guest Star on ABC's A Million Little Things by Ryan McPhee

The two-time Tony winner and Younger star lands another TV role ahead of her Broadway return in The Music Man.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:23PM

Lear deBessonet to Take Over as Artistic Director of Encores! at New York City Center by Ryan McPhee

Jack Viertel announced earlier this summer that he would step down from the position.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:07PM

Tony Nominee and Ab Fab Star Joanna Lumley Set for Opera-Themed Rom-Com by Ryan McPhee

Falling for Figaro, directed by Ben Lewin, will also feature Danielle Macdonald.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:03AM
Monday, October 28, 2019

Celebrations of Stephen Schwartz, Yip Harburg, More Set for 92Y’s Lyrics & Lyricists 2020 Season by Ryan McPhee

The new season kicks off January 25 with the Harburg-focused Follow the Fellow Who Follows a Dream.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:01PM

Rebecca Naomi Jones and More Join Nat Geo's Cynthia Erivo-Led Genius: Aretha by Ryan McPhee

Tony winner Erivo will play Aretha Franklin in the upcoming limited series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:16PM
Friday, October 25, 2019

Lizzie Bea and Marisha Wallace Join Michael Ball in Hairspray Revival by Ryan McPhee

The Tony-winning musical will play the London Coliseum in spring 2020.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:59AM
Thursday, October 24, 2019

Tony Awards Determine 2020 Eligibility for Broadway's Moulin Rouge! And More by Ryan McPhee

The 74th annual ceremony will be held June 7.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:47PM

Yellow Rose, Starring Eva Noblezada and Lea Salonga, Acquired by Sony by Ryan McPhee

Hadestown Tony nominee Noblezada plays a Filipino-American teen with country music aspirations.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:59PM

Tony Winner Stephanie J. Block Will Make Café Carlyle Debut in 2020 by Ryan McPhee

The recent star of The Cher Show is among a new lineup that also includes Betty Buckley and Fran Drescher.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:59AM

American Buffalo Revival Taps Darren Criss, Sets Broadway Theatre by Ryan McPhee

Laurence Fishburne and Sam Rockwell will star in the David Mamet play, heading to the Circle in the Square Theatre upon Oklahoma!'s closing.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:59AM