Cornelius Smith Jr. Will Star in World Premiere of American Prophet Musical at Arena Stage by Andrew Gans

The musical by Charles Randolph-Wright and Marcus Hummon chronicles the life of human rights leader Frederick Douglass.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:44am on January 22, 2020☆⚑

Cast Set for York Theatre Company's Concert Version of Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt's Celebration by Andrew Gans

David Glenn Armstrong will direct.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42am on January 22, 2020☆⚑

Andy Karl, Orfeh, More Complete Cast of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Concert Starring Noah Galvin by Andrew Gans

Michael Arden will direct the presentation, also starring Eden Espinosa, Alex Newell, and Jessica Vosk, at David Geffen Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12am on January 22, 2020☆⚑

Annual Broadway Backwards Concert Sets March Date at the New Amsterdam Theatre by Andrew Gans

The evening benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center in New York City.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:35am on January 22, 2020☆⚑

New Musical Maybe Happy Ending, Directed by Michael Arden, Begins January 21 by Andrew Gans

The American premiere plays Atlanta's Alliance Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on January 21, 2020☆⚑

Watch Hamilton Stars Solea Pfeiffer and Emmy Raver-Lampman Sing 'Freedom' From New Musical Gun & Powder by Andrew Gans

Slave Play's Robert O'Hara will direct the upcoming world premiere at Virginia's Signature Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 8:59am on January 20, 2020☆⚑

Hadestown Tony Nominee Patrick Page Is Part of January 20 Presentation of Major Barbara by Andrew Gans

David Staller directs the reading for the Project Shaw series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on January 20, 2020☆⚑

Transparent Star Alexandra Billings Joins Broadway Cast of Wicked January 20 by Andrew Gans

Michael X. Martin also joins the company of the international hit musical at the Gershwin Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on January 20, 2020☆⚑

League of Professional Theatre Women Will Remember 8 League Members at January 27 Memorial by Andrew Gans

Betty Corwin, founder of Theater on Film and Tape Archive at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, is one of the eight league members who passed away in 2019.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:53pm on January 17, 2020☆⚑

Cast Set for Limited Off-Broadway Run of Cy Coleman Musical Seesaw by Andrew Gans

J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company presents the Equity-approved showcase at Theatre Row.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18am on January 17, 2020☆⚑

Annie's Lilla Crawford and Dear Evan Hansen's Jared Goldsmith Will Star in Readings of We Are Still Tornadoes by Andrew Gans

Joel Kirk will direct the January 28 readings.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:43am on January 17, 2020☆⚑

Peter Friedman Will Join Audra McDonald and Brian Stokes Mitchell for Concert Version of Ragtime by Andrew Gans

The evening, benefiting The Actors Fund, is dedicated to original Ragtime star Marin Mazzie.

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:55pm on January 16, 2020☆⚑

Michael Wartella and Christy Altomare Will Join Joey McIntyre in New Musical The Wanderer by Andrew Gans

Performances will begin in May at Paper Mill Playhouse in New Jersey.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:49am on January 16, 2020☆⚑

Watch Ramin Karimloo and Samantha Barks Belt Out Chess Tunes in Rehearsal for Japan Production by Andrew Gans

Watch portions of "Nobody's Side," "Anthem," "Pity the Child," and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:07am on January 16, 2020☆⚑

Ryan Murphy Will Be Honored at 31st Annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York by Andrew Gans

The awards ceremony will be held in March at the Hilton Midtown.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:59am on January 16, 2020☆⚑

Brooke Shields and Walter Bobbie Will Star in Benefit Readings of The Man Who Came to Dinner by Andrew Gans

Marsha Mason will direct the George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart comedy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:56am on January 16, 2020☆⚑

Argyle Theatre Production of The Little Mermaid Begins January 16 by Andrew Gans

The Disney musical will continue through February 23 at the Long Island venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on January 16, 2020☆⚑

Les Misérables Opens at Newly Restored and Renamed Sondheim Theatre January 16 by Andrew Gans

The international hit musical was recently seen in a concert version at London's Gielgud.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on January 16, 2020☆⚑

Barrington Season Will Include New Joshua Bergasse Dance Musical Crossing, Reed Birney in Chester Bailey, More by Andrew Gans

The 2020 Mainstage season at the Massachusetts venue will kickoff in June with the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic South Pacific.

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:52pm on January 15, 2020☆⚑

Barrington Season Will Include New Joshua Bergasse Dance Musical A Crossing, Reed Birney in Chester Bailey, More by Andrew Gans

The 2020 Mainstage season at the Massachusetts venue will kickoff in June with the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic South Pacific.

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:52pm on January 15, 2020☆⚑

Encompass New Opera Theatre Will Honor Estelle Parsons and Maury Yeston With Musical Tribute by Andrew Gans

Laurie Metcalf, Brian d'Arcy James, and more will be part of the celebration at The National Arts Club.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:17pm on January 15, 2020☆⚑

Aladdin's John August Will Pen Animated Movie Musical About The Wizard of Oz's Toto by Andrew Gans

The film is based on Michael Morpurgo and Emma Chichester's Toto: The Dog-Gone Amazing Story of the Wizard of Oz

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:56am on January 15, 2020☆⚑

Ciara Renée and McKenzie Kurtz Will Be Frozen's New Elsa and Anna on Broadway by Andrew Gans

The hit Disney musical continues at the St. James Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:07am on January 15, 2020☆⚑

Forbidden Broadway Creator Gerard Alessandrini's 10 Favorite Theatregoing Experiences by Andrew Gans

Alessandrini, who has been writing parodies of Broadway shows and stars for decades, reveals the performances he has enjoyed most.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on January 15, 2020☆⚑

Return Engagement of Forbidden Broadway: The Next Generation Extends Run at York Theatre Company by Andrew Gans

The musical theatre spoof from Gerard Alessandrini begins performances January 15.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:10pm on January 14, 2020☆⚑