The Lion King Alum Celina Smith Lands Title Role in NBC's Annie Live! by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning musical will air December 2.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:10am on August 24, 2021☆⚑

Shakespeare in the Park's Merry Wives Will Be Filmed for PBS by Andrew Gans

Jocelyn Bioh's adaptation of the Shakespeare comedy opened at the Public Theater's outdoor Delacorte Theater August 9.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:11pm on August 23, 2021☆⚑

Cast Complete for London Reopening of Les Misérables by Andrew Gans

Performances begin at the Sondheim Theatre in the West End in September.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:58pm on August 23, 2021☆⚑

Ana Villafañe, Bianca Marroquín, and Lillias White Will Reopen Chicago on Broadway by Andrew Gans

Performances resume at the Ambassador Theatre in September.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:27pm on August 23, 2021☆⚑

Micki Grant, Composer and Star of Don't Bother Me, I Can't Cope, Has Died at 80 by Andrew Gans

The three-time Tony nominee was the first woman to write and star in an original Broadway musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:53am on August 23, 2021☆⚑

Barry Manilow's Harmony Musical Will Now Open in 2022 by Andrew Gans

Warren Carlyle will direct Manilow and Bruce Sussman's show about the Comedian Harmonists.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:00am on August 23, 2021☆⚑

Anthony Rapp Stars in Title Role of Andy Warhol in Iran August 22 by Andrew Gans

The staged reading, open to the public, is presented at Barrington Stage Company in Massachusetts.

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

The Muny's On Your Feet!, Starring Arianna Rosario, Omar Lopez-Cepero, Natascia Diaz, Begins August 21 by Andrew Gans

The hit musical about Gloria and Emilio Estefan continues through August 27 at the St. Louis venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on August 21, 2021☆⚑

Matt Henry, Rory O'Malley, Raymond J. Lee, More Sing on New Scott Alan Recording by Andrew Gans

Written as a love letter to his daughter, Alan's Nothing More features performances by gay and trans dads.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:59am on August 20, 2021☆⚑

Stars in the House Welcomes Anika Larsen, Julia Murney, and More August 20 by Andrew Gans

Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefits The Actors Fund.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:11am on August 20, 2021☆⚑

Donny Osmond, Gary Wilmot, Jac Yarrow, More Will Be Part of Pantoland at the Palladium by Andrew Gans

The five-week run begins in December at the London venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:34am on August 20, 2021☆⚑

On Broadway Documentary, Featuring Hugh Jackman, George C. Wolfe, Helen Mirren, Released in NYC August 20 by Andrew Gans

Oren Jacoby's film tells the story of Broadway's self-reinvention.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on August 20, 2021☆⚑

Back to the Future Musical Begins Previews at London's Adelphi August 20 by Andrew Gans

The musical's out-of-town tryout at the Manchester Opera House was cut short last March due to the pandemic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on August 20, 2021☆⚑

Debbie Allen, Stars in the House's James Wesley and Seth Rudetsky, More Will Be Honored at Actors Fund Gala by Andrew Gans

Niko Elmaleh and Stacey Mindich will also receive the Fund's Medal of Honor at the upcoming virtual event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:41pm on August 19, 2021☆⚑

Stars in the House Celebrates the '80s With Priscilla Lopez and Jennifer Leigh Warren August 19 by Andrew Gans

Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefits The Actors Fund.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:07am on August 19, 2021☆⚑

Broadway's To Kill a Mockingbird and The Phantom of the Opera Celebrate Return in New Videos by Andrew Gans

Mockingbird commemorates the reopening of Broadway, while Phantom pays homage to the sights and sounds of New York City.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:49am on August 19, 2021☆⚑

Lin-Manuel Miranda's Hamilton Reopens in London August 19 by Andrew Gans

The Olivier-winning musical returns to the Victoria Palace Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on August 19, 2021☆⚑

Checking In With… Stanley Wayne Mathis, Star of Nice Work If You Can Get It, The Book of Mormon, Kiss Me, Kate, More by Andrew Gans

The actor will make his playwriting debut next month with the virtual reading of Preachin' to the Choir/An Inconvenient Truth.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on August 19, 2021☆⚑

Stars in the House Celebrates the '70s With Len Cariou and Cheryl Clark August 18 by Andrew Gans

Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefits The Actors Fund.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36am on August 18, 2021☆⚑

Telly Leung, Nancy Opel, Michael James Scott, More Join Songs for a New World at Radial Park by Andrew Gans

The August 26 event will be the first production presented by the rebranded New City Music Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:54am on August 18, 2021☆⚑

Chicago's Steppenwolf, Goodman Theatre, More to Require Proof of Vaccination by Andrew Gans

The new protocol will go into effect September 1 and continue throughout the year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:23pm on August 17, 2021☆⚑

Adam Pascal and Olivia Valli Will Head Cast of Pretty Woman: The Musical Tour by Andrew Gans

The tour will launch in the fall in Providence, Rhode Island.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:41am on August 17, 2021☆⚑

Stars in the House Celebrates the '60s With Penny Fuller, Anita Gillette, and Karen Morrow August 17 by Andrew Gans

Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefits The Actors Fund.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:59am on August 17, 2021☆⚑

Recipients of 2021 Del Hughes Awards Named by Andrew Gans

The annual awards honor stage managers for lifetime achievement.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:53am on August 17, 2021☆⚑

Jersey Boys Revival Opens in London August 17 by Andrew Gans

Ben Joyce, Adam Bailey, Karl James Wilson, and Benjamin Yates star in the Tony-winning musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on August 17, 2021☆⚑