Alan Wasser, Prolific General Manager and Tony Award Recipient, Passes Away at 70 by Andrew Gans

Mr. Wasser was the general manager for over 60 Broadway productions.

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:09pm on April 15, 2019☆⚑

Digital Lottery Announced for Broadway's Be More Chill by Andrew Gans

The lottery will begin April 16 for select performances of the new musical at the Lyceum Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:59am on April 15, 2019☆⚑

Mary and Max Musical Will Make European Premiere in November by Andrew Gans

Bobby Cronin and Crystal Skillman's new musical will play Austria's Theatre Linz.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:05am on April 15, 2019☆⚑

William Finn and James Lapine's Falsettos Will Play London's Other Palace by Andrew Gans

Performances will begin in August.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:38am on April 15, 2019☆⚑

Jarrod Spector Plays One-Night-Only Concert at Sony Hall April 15 With Special Guests Andrew Rannells and Kelli Barrett by Andrew Gans

Spector can currently be seen playing Sonny Bono in The Cher Show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:10am on April 15, 2019☆⚑

Mary Testa, Robert Cuccioli, and More Are Part of April 15 On Approval Reading by Andrew Gans

The evening, directed by Pamela Hunt, is part of the 14th season of Project Shaw.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on April 15, 2019☆⚑

Alice by Heart's Nkeki Obi-Melekwe Joins Cast of London's Tina"The Tina Turner Musical by Andrew Gans

Obi-Melekwe succeeds Adrienne Warren as Tina Turner beginning April 15 at the Aldwych Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on April 15, 2019☆⚑

Claybourne Elder, Hannah Elless, and Bryce Pinkham Star in Paper Mill's Benny & Joon Musical, Opening April 14 by Andrew Gans

Colin Hanlon, Paolo Montalban, Natalie Toro, and more are also part of the cast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on April 14, 2019☆⚑

Tomatoes Got Talent Will Play the Triad by Andrew Gans

The annual contest celebrates women over 40 in the entertainment industry.

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:35pm on April 12, 2019☆⚑

Bernadette Peters' 21st Annual Broadway Barks Sets July Date by Andrew Gans

The pet adoption event, co-founded by Tony winner Peters and the late Mary Tyler Moore, will be held in Shubert Alley.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:20am on April 12, 2019☆⚑

Original Broadway Cast Recording of The Cher Show Released April 12 by Andrew Gans

The new recording is available on streaming and digital outlets from Warner Bros. Records ahead of a May physical release.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:26am on April 12, 2019☆⚑

Samantha Pauly and Ektor Rivera Will Star in Regent's Park Evita by Andrew Gans

Initial casting has also been announced for the summer production of Jesus Christ Superstar, which will play the Barbican.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:11am on April 12, 2019☆⚑

Episodes' Stephen Mangan and EastEnders' Kara Tointon Will Star in West End The Man in the White Suit by Andrew Gans

The production will play a limited run at Theatre Royal Bath prior to a London transfer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:59am on April 12, 2019☆⚑

Falsettos Star Eden Espinosa's 5 Most Memorable Nights Onstage by Andrew Gans

Espinosa, who is currently starring as Trina in the national tour of Falsettos, recalls performances in Rent, Brooklyn, Wicked, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on April 12, 2019☆⚑

Donna Murphy, Debra Monk, and Karen Ziemba Will Honor Life and Legacy of Marin Mazzie at Cancer Support Community's Spring Celebration by Andrew Gans

Ashley Park will be presented with the first-ever Marin Mazzie Award for Empowerment.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:47pm on April 11, 2019☆⚑

92Y Will Present Conversation With Tony and Oscar Winner Glenda Jackson by Andrew Gans

Jackson is back on Broadway this season in the title role of King Lear.

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:13pm on April 11, 2019☆⚑

Sean Hayes, Cheyenne Jackson, and Colman Domingo Will Be Heard on An Act of God Audiobook by Andrew Gans

Audible will release the recording of David Javerbaum's comedy in June.

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:03pm on April 11, 2019☆⚑

Bobby Conte Thornton, Ellen Harvey, Samantha Massell, More Set for Free Broadway's Future Concert by Andrew Gans

The evening will celebrate the songs of composer-lyricist Madeline Myers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:29am on April 11, 2019☆⚑

The Recording Academy Honors Tony Winner Kristin Chenoweth"See the Photos by Andrew Gans

Chenoweth received the Philanthropist Award April 9 at the Grammys on the Hill Awards ceremony.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:57am on April 11, 2019☆⚑

U.K. Premiere of Amélie Musical Begins April 11 by Andrew Gans

The stage adaptation of the 2001 film will play the Watermill Theatre through May 18.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on April 11, 2019☆⚑

Derrick Davis Will Return to Title Role of The Phantom of the Opera Tour Through Final Performance in 2020 by Andrew Gans

The Andrew Lloyd Webber musical will welcome Davis' return in June in Los Angeles.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:59pm on April 9, 2019☆⚑

The King's Speech Will Make North American Premiere as Part of Chicago Shakespeare Theater's 2019"2020 Season by Andrew Gans

The lineup also includes the Paul Gordon musical Emma and the Jeanine Tesori-Tazewell Thompson opera Blue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:10pm on April 9, 2019☆⚑

A Musical Version of R.J. Palacio's Wonder, Based on the Novel and Hit Film, Is in the Works by Andrew Gans

Jill Furman is the lead producer of the Broadway-aimed adaptation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36pm on April 9, 2019☆⚑

Tovah Feldshuh and Wade Dooley Will Star in Bay Street Theater's The Prompter by Andrew Gans

Dooley's comedy will make its world premiere in May.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:35am on April 9, 2019☆⚑

Watch New Trailer for Ron Howard's Pavarotti Documentary by Andrew Gans

The film will arrive in select theatres June 7 from CBS Films.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:35am on April 9, 2019☆⚑