Hamilton Cancels Los Angeles Performances Through January by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning musical has temporarily suspended performances at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre due to COVID-19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:07am on December 29, 2021☆⚑

Hugh Jackman Sets Return Date in Broadway's The Music Man by Andrew Gans

Jackman urged everyone to stay safe in an Instagram video announcing he had tested positive for COVID-19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:48am on December 29, 2021☆⚑

Hugh Jackman Sets Return Date in Broadway's The Music Man, Now Canceled Through January 5 by Andrew Gans

Jackman urged everyone to stay safe in an Instagram video announcing he had tested positive for COVID-19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:48am on December 29, 2021☆⚑

Toronto Production of Come From Away Closes After COVID Shutdown by Andrew Gans

The musical had reopened at the Royal Alexandra Theatre December 15.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:57am on December 28, 2021☆⚑

Ain't Too Proud"The Life and Times of the Temptations to Close on Broadway by Andrew Gans

The musical opened at the Imperial Theatre in 2019.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:27am on December 28, 2021☆⚑

CDC Shortens Recommended Isolation Period for Those Testing Positive for COVID-19 by Andrew Gans

In the wake of the Omicron variant, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has shortened the recommended time for isolation by half.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:37pm on December 27, 2021☆⚑

Watch Alexandra Billings Give Shout Out to Understudies at Wicked Curtain Call by Andrew Gans

The talents of numerous understudies and swings let the show go on at the Gershwin Theatre on Christmas.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:50pm on December 27, 2021☆⚑

David Byrne's American Utopia Will Resume Performances on Broadway December 28 With Modified Show by Andrew Gans

The production at the St. James Theatre will incorporate songs by Talking Heads and tunes from Byrne's solo catalog.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:39am on December 27, 2021☆⚑

Standbys Save the Day at Broadway's Come From Away by Andrew Gans

Eight standbys played every single role December 26 at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:52am on December 27, 2021☆⚑

Checking In With… Pretty Woman and Kinky Boots Star Kyle Taylor Parker by Andrew Gans

"I think a big message in our telling of this story is that everyone deserves a shot at their dream."

SOURCE: Playbill at 7:02am on December 24, 2021☆⚑

Return Engagement of Sara Bareilles' Waitress Closes on Broadway by Andrew Gans

The new production of the Tony-nominated musical will not reopen at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre due to COVID-19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 6:56pm on December 23, 2021☆⚑

San Francisco A Christmas Carol, Starring Francois Battiste as Scrooge, Cancels Remainder of Run by Andrew Gans

The Los Angeles production of Jack Thorne's adaptation of the Dickens tale had previously canceled its final performances.

SOURCE: Playbill at 6:00pm on December 23, 2021☆⚑

Kate Baldwin and Aaron Lazar Will Star in The Bridges of Madison County by Andrew Gans

Original Broadway cast member Hunter Foster will direct the New Jersey production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:44am on December 23, 2021☆⚑

Watch the Complete 44th Annual Kennedy Center Honors, Celebrating Bette Midler, Berry Gordy, Joni Mitchell, and More by Andrew Gans

The CBS broadcast featured Tony winners Chita Rivera, Billy Porter, Kelli O'Hara, the cast of Ain't Too Proud, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:38am on December 23, 2021☆⚑

L.A.'s A Christmas Carol, Starring Bradley Whitford, Cancels Remainder of Run by Andrew Gans

The tour of Jack Thorne's adaptation of the Dickens tale, which recently earned five Tony Awards, launched in November.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:15am on December 22, 2021☆⚑

The 44th Annual Kennedy Center Honors, Celebrating Bette Midler, Berry Gordy, More, Airs on CBS December 22 by Andrew Gans

The broadcast features Tony winners Chita Rivera, Billy Porter, Kelli O'Hara, the cast of Ain't Too Proud, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on December 22, 2021☆⚑

Broadway's Moulin Rouge! The Musical Cancels December 19 Performances Due to COVID-19 by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning musical plays the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 8:16pm on December 17, 2021☆⚑

The Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes Cancels Remainder of 2021 Season by Andrew Gans

The annual holiday extravaganza faced increasing challenges due to the coronavirus pandemic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 8:13pm on December 17, 2021☆⚑

Broadway's Tina"The Tina Turner Musical Cancels Performances Through December 20 by Andrew Gans

The jukebox musical is one of several Broadway productions to cancel shows due to COVID breakthrough cases.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:57pm on December 17, 2021☆⚑

Hamilton Cancels Broadway Performances Through December 19 by Andrew Gans

The Pulitzer Prize-winning Lin-Manuel Miranda has been closed since December 15 due to breakthrough COVID-19 cases in the cast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:41pm on December 17, 2021☆⚑

Red Bull Theater Cancels Remainder of The Alchemist's Off-Broadway Run Due to COVID-19 by Andrew Gans

Jesse Berger directed Jeffrey Hatcher's new adaptation of the Ben Jonson comedy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:30pm on December 17, 2021☆⚑

ABC Will Broadcast Original The Sound of Music Film, Starring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer by Andrew Gans

The 1965 movie musical won five Academy Awards, including Best Picture.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:10pm on December 17, 2021☆⚑

Emilie Kouatchou Will Take Over as Christine Daaé in Broadway's The Phantom of the Opera by Andrew Gans

Currently the Christine Alternate, Kouatchou will become the first Black actor to play the role full-time on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:59pm on December 17, 2021☆⚑

Broadway's Moulin Rouge! The Musical Cancels December 17 Performance Due to COVID-19 by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning musical plays the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:16am on December 17, 2021☆⚑

Broadway's Moulin Rouge! The Musical Cancels December 17"18 Performances Due to COVID-19 by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning musical plays the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:16am on December 17, 2021☆⚑