George Takei to Announce 66th Annual Drama Desk Award Nominations May 16 by Andrew Gans

The awards honor outstanding achievement on Broadway, Off-Broadway, and Off-Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:24pm on May 16, 2022☆⚑

Broadway's Girl From the North Country Filmed Prior to April Reopening by Andrew Gans

The Conor McPherson-Bob Dylan musical was recently nominated for seven 2022 Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12pm on May 16, 2022☆⚑

Cast Set for U.K. Tour of Bugsy Malone Musical by Andrew Gans

Sean Holmes will direct the Alan Parker-Paul Williams musical based on Parker's 1976 film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42am on May 16, 2022☆⚑

Jeremy Jordan Adds Additional London Concert Date by Andrew Gans

The Newsies and Bonnie and Clyde star will perform at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18am on May 16, 2022☆⚑

Chita Rivera Will Announce Nominees for Chita Rivera Awards on New York Live by Andrew Gans

The annual ceremony will be held in June at the NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:54am on May 16, 2022☆⚑

York Theatre Company Presents Benefit Concert With Marilyn Maye May 16 by Andrew Gans

The evening features Tedd Firth on piano.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33am on May 16, 2022☆⚑

Carrie Preston, Portia, Florencia Lozano, More Are Part of Streaming Performance of Roe v. Wade 2.0 May 16 by Andrew Gans

Margaret Vandenburg's satire kicks off a week of theatrical action in defense of abortion rights.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33am on May 16, 2022☆⚑

Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman's Harmony Ends Off-Broadway Run May 15 by Andrew Gans

Warren Carlyle directs and choreographs the musical about the Comedian Harmonists.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:00am on May 15, 2022☆⚑

Lauren Ambrose Stars in Reading of David Adjmi Comedy Marie Antoinette May 14 by Andrew Gans

Michael Kevin Baldwin directs the evening at Connecticut's Sharon Playhouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07am on May 14, 2022☆⚑

Red Bull Theater Will Honor Hadestown Tony Winner André De Shields in June by Andrew Gans

The Hadestown Tony winner will receive the Matador Award for Achievement in Classical Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:07pm on May 13, 2022☆⚑

Girl From the North Country Extends Broadway Run by Andrew Gans

The Conor McPherson-Bob Dylan musical was recently nominated for seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42pm on May 13, 2022☆⚑

London's Anything Goes, Starring Tony Winner Sutton Foster, Premieres on PBS May 13 by Andrew Gans

The broadcast, with Foster reprising her Tony-winning turn as Reno Sweeney, kicks off Great Performances' fifth annual Broadway's Best series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06pm on May 13, 2022☆⚑

André De Shields, Cynthia Nixon, Peppermint, More Will Be Part of PBS' True Colors: LGBTQ+ Our Stories, Our Songs by Andrew Gans

The June broadcast featuring musical performances will also offer a unique look at the history of the LGBTQ+ community in the U.S.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:33am on May 13, 2022☆⚑

Reviews: What Did Critics Think of the DREAMer-Inspired Off-Broadway Musical ¡Americano!? by Andrew Gans

Sean Ewing heads the cast of the musical, based on the life of Tony Valdovinos, at New World Stages.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54am on May 13, 2022☆⚑

Cast Announced for U.K. and Dublin Tour of Girl From the North Country by Andrew Gans

Watch the trailer for the upcoming tour of the Conor McPherson-Bob Dylan musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54am on May 13, 2022☆⚑

Hayley Mills, Paul Nicholas, and Paula Wilcox Will Star in U.K. Tour of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel by Andrew Gans

Lucy Bailey will direct the tour, opening in September in Richmond.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:42am on May 13, 2022☆⚑

A Case for the Existence of God and Kimberly Akimbo Are 2022 New York Drama Critics' Circle Winners by Andrew Gans

The awards will be presented during a private ceremony May 20.

SOURCE: Playbill at 7:42pm on May 12, 2022☆⚑

American Guild of Musical Artists and Stage Directors and Choreographers Society Strengthen Partnership With New Agreement by Andrew Gans

SDC and AMGA first partnered in May 2020 for a Return to Stage and Performing Arts Playbook.

SOURCE: Playbill at 5:18pm on May 12, 2022☆⚑

Michael R. Jackson, BD Wong, Joaquina Kalukango, More Join Broadway Backwards Lineup by Andrew Gans

Jenn Colella will return as host for the benefit evening produced by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:06pm on May 12, 2022☆⚑

Jay Records to Record Recent Off-Broadway Musical Penelope, or How The Odyssey Was Really Written by Andrew Gans

The York Theatre Company presented Peter Kellogg and Stephen Weiner's new musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33pm on May 12, 2022☆⚑

Winners of Broadway League's 2022 League Awards Announced by Andrew Gans

The awards celebrate industry professionals whose achievements contribute to the success of Broadway on the road.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33pm on May 12, 2022☆⚑

Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman's Harmony Will Get Original Off-Broadway Cast Recording by Andrew Gans

Warren Carlyle directs and choreographs the musical about the Comedian Harmonists.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06am on May 12, 2022☆⚑

Jeremy Jordan Will Offer Solo Show in London by Andrew Gans

The Newsies and Bonnie and Clyde star will perform at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06am on May 12, 2022☆⚑

Mrs. Doubtfire Tony Nominee Rob McClure Believes Theatre Is Needed Now More Than Ever by Andrew Gans

McClure is currently nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:00am on May 12, 2022☆⚑

Broadway Bares Reveals Theme For 30th Anniversary Show; Choreographers Announced for In-Person Return by Andrew Gans

Watch the teaser trailer for the modern-day burlesque spectacular produced by and benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

SOURCE: Playbill at 6:06pm on May 11, 2022☆⚑