All stories by Ryan McPhee on BroadwayStars

Wednesday, August 21, 2019

The SpongeBob Musical National Tour Finds Its Cast of Bikini Bottom Residents by Ryan McPhee

The traveling production will launch in September in Schenectady, New York.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:14AM
Tuesday, August 20, 2019

Everybody’s Talking About Jamie Movie Sets Fall 2020 Premiere by Ryan McPhee

Richard E. Grant, Sharon Horgan, Sarah Lancashire, and newcomer Max Harwood star in the film based on the West End musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

Jordin Sparks to Return to Broadway in Waitress by Ryan McPhee

The American Idol winner will play Jenna for a limited engagement.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:23PM

Watch George Salazar Sing From Little Shop of Horrors Ahead of West Coast Bow by Ryan McPhee

The Be More Chill alum will play Seymour in the Pasadena Playhouse production, appearing alongside Pose star Mj Rodriguez and Olivier winner Amber Riley.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:59AM

Colleen Ballinger and Todrick Hall Join Waitress on Broadway August 20 by Ryan McPhee

The two YouTube stars take on the roles of Dawn and Ogie.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Monday, August 19, 2019

Waitress Stars Colleen Ballinger and Todrick Hall on Bringing the Awkwardness to Broadway by Ryan McPhee

The two step into the Sara Bareilles musical as Dawn and Ogie.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:46PM

Grosses Analysis: The Cher Show Ends Broadway Run on a Bang Bang by Ryan McPhee

The bio-musical that had audiences seeing triple played its final performance August 18.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:22PM

Bryce Pinkham, Christopher Fitzgerald, and Solea Pfeiffer Tapped for Gershwin Musical Let ‘Em Eat Cake at Carnegie Hall by Ryan McPhee

MasterVoices’ 2019–2020 season also includes Sheldon Harnick’s English-translation adaptation of Bizet’s Carmen.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:52PM

Caroline, or Change Will Return to Broadway by Ryan McPhee

Sharon D. Clarke will reprise her Olivier-winning performance; also heading to the Roundabout stage are David Alan Grier and Blair Underwood in A Soldier's Play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:59PM
Friday, August 16, 2019

Kingsley Leggs, Tom Alan Robbins, More Round Out Cast of Off-Broadway's Little Shop of Horrors Revival by Ryan McPhee

Jonathan Groff, Tammy Blanchard, and Tony winner Christian Borle will headline the new production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:59AM
Thursday, August 15, 2019

Full Cast Set for National Tour of Mean Girls Musical by Ryan McPhee

Broadway alum Danielle Wade will play Cady Heron, joining previously announced Mariah Rose Faith, Megan Masako Haley, Jonalyn Saxer, and Mary Kate Morrissey.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:07PM

Broadway-Bound Six Adds Performances to Boston Bow by Ryan McPhee

The musical heads to the American Repertory Theater in Cambridge, Massachusetts, as part of its journey to New York City.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM
Wednesday, August 14, 2019

Moulin Rouge! to Hit the Runway at New York Fashion Week by Ryan McPhee

The Blonds will debut their spring line at the musical’s Broadway home.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:22AM
Tuesday, August 13, 2019

Opera Star Plácido Domingo Faces Sexual Harassment Allegations as 9 Women Come Forward by Ryan McPhee

The women detailed multiple accounts that date back to the late 1980s.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:44PM

Full Cast Set for Broadway Transfer of Jeremy O. Harris' Slave Play by Ryan McPhee

Many cast members of the play's Off-Broadway premiere will reprise their performances this fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:49AM
Monday, August 12, 2019

Hannah Gadsby's Douglas Extends Again Off-Broadway by Ryan McPhee

The solo show from the Nanette star continues its run at the Daryl Roth Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:01AM
Sunday, August 11, 2019

Last Dance: The Prom Ends Broadway Run by Ryan McPhee

A national tour, novel adaptation, and Netflix movie are next for the musical comedy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Be More Chill Closes on Broadway August 11 by Ryan McPhee

The musical from Joe Iconis and Joe Tracz opened in March.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, August 8, 2019

Tawni O’Dell to Bring ‘Theatrical Memoir’ When It Happens to You Off-Broadway by Ryan McPhee

The play explores a mother’s reaction after her daughter becomes the victim of a sexual assault.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19PM
Wednesday, August 7, 2019

Jacqueline Novak: Get on Your Knees Extends Off-Broadway, Finds New Home by Ryan McPhee

The stand-up show continues at the Cherry Lane Theatre through August 18 before moving to a nearby theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:59PM

Broadway Performance of To Kill a Mockingbird Halted After Motorcycle Backfire Causes Times Square Shooting Scare by Ryan McPhee

Some theatres went under lockdown as tensions ran high in the theatre district.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:11AM
Tuesday, August 6, 2019

Beanie Feldstein to Star as Monica Lewinsky in New Impeachment Season of American Crime Story by Ryan McPhee

The Lewinsky- and Ryan Murphy-produced limited series will also star Tony winner Annaleigh Ashford and Sarah Paulson.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:38PM

Six Continues International Reign With Norwegian Cruise Line Engagement by Ryan McPhee

The pop musical will take the stage on three cruise liners.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:30AM
Monday, August 5, 2019

Rock of Ages Extends Off-Broadway Return Engagement by Ryan McPhee

The jukebox musical continues its run at New World Stages.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:22PM

Grosses Analysis: Broadway’s Moulin Rouge! Sets House Record by Ryan McPhee

The new musical adaptation of the 2001 movie grossed just shy of $2 million in the week ending August 4.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:54PM

Michael Urie, Thomas Sadoski, Ashley Park, More to Star in Broadway’s Grand Horizons by Ryan McPhee

The Bess Wohl play heads to Second Stage Theater following its world premiere at Williamstown Theatre Festival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:59PM

The Illusionists Will Return to Broadway With 5th Holiday Show by Ryan McPhee

The Illusionists—Magic of the Holidays will play the Neil Simon Theatre, currently home to The Cher Show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:15AM

Broadway-Bound Six Musical Will Play Chicago Return Engagement in 2020 by Ryan McPhee

The history lesson-meets-pop concert concluded its U.S. premiere run at Chicago Shakespeare Theater August 4.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:53AM
Friday, August 2, 2019

Cast Set for San Francisco’s Harry Potter and the Cursed Child by Ryan McPhee

The Tony- and Olivier-winning play will begin at the Curran Theater in October.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:16AM

Descendants 3, With Dove Cameron and Cheyenne Jackson, Premieres August 2 by Ryan McPhee

The Villain Kids are back in the new sequel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM