All stories by Ryan McPhee on BroadwayStars

Friday, June 21, 2019

WATCH: Ryann Redmond and More New Stars of Broadway's Frozen Shine in Music Videos by Ryan McPhee

Redmond now plays Olaf in the musical adaptation, which continues its run at the St. James Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, June 20, 2019

Broadway's Be More Chill Announces Closing Date by Ryan McPhee

The musical, which earned one Tony Award nomination, will shutter at the Lyceum Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:44PM

EXCLUSIVE: Get a First Listen to 2 Songs From Upcoming Oscar at the Crown Concept Album by Ryan McPhee

The high-energy show converts a Brooklyn club space into an apocalyptic bunker, where Oscar Wilde and the Real Housewives are treated as idols.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48PM

Heidi Schreck to Bring What the Constitution Means to Me to Washington, D.C., After Broadway Bow by Ryan McPhee

The Pulitzer Prize finalist continues to take center stage at the Hayes Theater through August 24.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19PM

Hamilton Alum Javier Muñoz and More Set for World Premiere of The New Englanders by Ryan McPhee

Saheem Ali will direct the Jeff Augustin play Off-Broadway this fall for Manhattan Theatre Club.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:41AM

Ab Fab Favorite Harriet Thorpe, Olivier Winner Tim Flavin, More to Join Tracie Bennett in U.K. Revival of Mame by Ryan McPhee

The production will play Manchester's Hope Mill Theatre beginning in September.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:16AM
Wednesday, June 19, 2019

The Prom Sets Closing Date on Broadway by Ryan McPhee

The new musical comedy opened at the Longacre Theatre in November 2018.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:44PM

Netflix Secures Rights to tick, tick...BOOM! Movie, Directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda by Ryan McPhee

Dear Evan Hansen and Fosse/Verdon scribe Steven Levenson will write the screenplay.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:48PM

Todrick Hall to Join Colleen Ballinger in Waitress on Broadway by Ryan McPhee

Hall returns to Broadway after starring in Chicago and Kinky Boots.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:23PM

What Did Critics Think of The Light in the Piazza in London, Starring Renée Fleming and Dove Cameron? by Ryan McPhee

The production runs through July 5 before the two reprise their performances in Los Angeles.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:49AM
Tuesday, June 18, 2019

Mashuq Mushtaq Deen Named Inaugural Recipient of NYU Tisch-New Dramatists Joint Commission by Ryan McPhee

The works commissioned in the new program will premiere in the Graduate Acting program's season of productions.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:58PM

Nicholas Christopher Returns to Broadway's Hamilton by Ryan McPhee

The alum of the Tony- and Pulitzer-winning show steps back into the role of George Washington.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:47PM

Benj Pasek, Sarah Ruhl Among New Class of Tony Award Nominators by Ryan McPhee

The 2019–2020 Nominating Committee consists of 54 industry members.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:17PM

Shoshana Bean, Joshua Henry, Rob McClure to Join Jason Robert Brown and Stephen Sondheim for SubCulture Concert by Ryan McPhee

The one-night-only benefit, also featuring Tony winner Katrina Lenk, has released a new batch of tickets.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:00PM

Bob Dylan Musical Girl From the North Country to Play Broadway by Ryan McPhee

The musical premiered in London before playing Off-Broadway’s Public Theater in 2018.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:10AM
Monday, June 17, 2019

Grosses Analysis: Ain't Too Proud, Beetlejuice, More Take in Tony Awards Boost by Ryan McPhee

The Temptations musical celebrated its highest gross to date the week after Broadway's biggest night.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM

Broadway's The Prom Will Embark on a National Tour by Ryan McPhee

The musical has also reached a licensing agreement with Theatrical Rights Worldwide.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:04PM

Tina: The Tina Turner Musical to Hold Open Call for Role of Young Tina by Ryan McPhee

The biomusical will open in November at Broadway’s Lunt-Fontanne Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:46PM

Jake Gyllenhaal and Annaleigh Ashford to Star in London Sunday in the Park With George by Ryan McPhee

The two will reprise their performances in the U.K. after headlining the musical at New York City Center and on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02PM

Broadway Alum Tommy Bracco to Compete on Big Brother Season 21 by Ryan McPhee

The Pretty Woman standout is among the 16 new Houseguests on the CBS reality competition.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:16AM

Get a First Look at Tony, Maria, and the Sharks and Jets From the New West Side Story Movie by Ryan McPhee

Steven Spielberg directs the upcoming adaptation of the musical, slated to premiere in December 2020.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:56AM

How Terrence McNally’s Personal Experiences Sparked Broadway’s Frankie & Johnny in the Claire de Lune by Ryan McPhee

Why the playwright says he’d “never want to research a play” and his take on the gay rights movement.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:00AM
Friday, June 14, 2019

Watch a Clip From the Metropolitan Opera's Carmen, Airing on PBS June 16 by Ryan McPhee

Clémentine Margaine sings the title role in the filmed presentation of the Richard Eyre production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:00AM
Tuesday, June 11, 2019

The Jimmy Awards Will Once Again Live Stream on Facebook by Ryan McPhee

The ceremony, known formally as the National High School Musical Theatre Awards, will take place June 24; Ben Platt returns to host.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:34PM

Billy Porter and MJ Rodriguez Prepare for a Culture Clash in Pose Season 2 by Ryan McPhee

FX’s Pose is back June 11 with grander balls, higher stakes, and Patti LuPone.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:59PM

Watch the New Trailer for Disney's Frozen 2 by Ryan McPhee

Idina Menzel, Kristen Bell, Jonathan Groff, and more return as Arendelle faces new dangers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:38AM
Monday, June 10, 2019

Check Out a Number From the Upcoming Back to the Future Musical by Ryan McPhee

The stage adaptation will hit the U.K. stage in 2020.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:16PM

Grosses Analysis: The Ferryman Gets Boost Ahead of Big Tonys Win by Ryan McPhee

Audiences clamored to catch the Carneys before Broadway’s biggest night.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:16PM

4 Key Takeaways From the 2019 Tony Awards by Ryan McPhee

From a reflection on Pride to calls for inclusivity, there were some running themes throughout the 73rd annual ceremony.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:57PM
Sunday, June 9, 2019

On the Horizon: The Shows Heading to Broadway in the 2019–2020 Season by Ryan McPhee

As the curtain comes down on the 73rd annual Tony Awards, here's what's set to take the stage next.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:29PM

Tony Awards Live Blog: Get an Inside Look at the 2019 Ceremony From the Media Room by Ryan McPhee

Follow along as Playbill hears from the winners and more during Broadway's biggest night.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:55PM