Broadway Production Assistants Unionize With Actors' Equity by Logan Culwell-Block

The move marks the first time the union has recognized a new job title in decades.

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:55pm on September 22, 2023☆⚑

Deborah Cox, Lascelles Stephens Join Producing Team of Broadway-Bound The Wiz Touring Revival by Logan Culwell-Block

The full producer team has been revealed for the new production, launching September 23 in Baltimore.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:43pm on September 22, 2023☆⚑

See Who's Starring in New York Premiere of Manahatta at The Public by Logan Culwell-Block

The new play from Mary Kathryn Nagle begins performances November 16, with Laurie Woolery at the helm.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:04pm on September 22, 2023☆⚑

André Bishop Will Step Down as Artistic Director of Lincoln Center Theater by Logan Culwell-Block

Capping off a 33-year tenure with the company, Bishop will step down at the end of the 2024-2025 season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:19am on September 22, 2023☆⚑

See Who's Joining Dianne Wiest in Scene Partners Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

Rachel Chavkin is directing the John J. Caswell, Jr. play at the Vineyard Theatre, with performances beginning October 26.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:13pm on September 21, 2023☆⚑

Robyn Hurder, Kerry Butler Lead NYC Industry Reading of Smash Stage Musical by Logan Culwell-Block

Based on the cult favorite NBC series, the musical is expected to debut on Broadway in the 2024-2025 season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:33pm on September 21, 2023☆⚑

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Purlie Victorious on Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

Leslie Odom, Jr. stars in and co-produces the first-ever Broadway revival of the Ossie Davis play, opening September 27.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:43pm on September 21, 2023☆⚑

Almeida Spring Awakening Musical to Get Movie Theatre Screenings by Logan Culwell-Block

Plus, Elvis Costello and Conor McPherson's musical adaptation of Cold War will premiere later this year at the London venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:25am on September 21, 2023☆⚑

Music Theatre International Releases The Big One-Oh! TYA Edition for Licensing by Logan Culwell-Block

Written by Dean Pitchford, Doug Besterman, and Timothy Allen McDonald, the musical made its world premiere at Off-Broadway's Atlantic Theater Company in 2019.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:19am on September 21, 2023☆⚑

Reviews: What Are Critics Saying About the Long-Awaited English-Language Premiere of Rebecca? by Logan Culwell-Block

The German musical just opened in the U.K. following a 2012 Broadway run thwarted by international fraud.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:49am on September 21, 2023☆⚑

Nederlander Organization Drops Ticketmaster, Will Launch Own Ticketing Service by Logan Culwell-Block

The move is part of a rapidly changing ticket landscape on the Main Stem.

SOURCE: Playbill at 5:25pm on September 20, 2023☆⚑

Watch: Garrett Clayton Sings a Jazzy Take on The Goofy Movie's 'I2I' in Rehearsals for Swingin' With the Mouse by Logan Culwell-Block

Keith David, Deedee Magno Hall, Leah Lewis, Kaitlyn Robrock, Jennifer Stone, and Richard White will join Clayton to sing jazz arrangements of Disney classics September 30.

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:03pm on September 20, 2023☆⚑

Marissa Jaret Winokur, Alexandra Billings, George Salazar, More to Star in Reading of Queer Adaptation of Hay Fever by Logan Culwell-Block

The reading of The Cowards, written by Ryan O'Connor from Noël Coward's 1925 play, will benefit the Los Angeles LGBT Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:33pm on September 20, 2023☆⚑

Reviews: What Are Critics Saying About Shakespeare Theatre Company's Evita? by Logan Culwell-Block

Shereen Pimentel stars in the Sammi Cannold-directed production of the Andrew Lloyd Webber-Tim Rice musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:33pm on September 20, 2023☆⚑

Emmy Winner Adam Blackstone Joins Broadway-Bound The Wiz Creative Team by Logan Culwell-Block

The songwriter and producer has served as music director for such powerhouses as Nicki Minaj and Justin Timberlake.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:19pm on September 20, 2023☆⚑

Patrick Vaill, Lauren Ward, More to Star in Stranger Things Stage Play in London's West End by Logan Culwell-Block

Stranger Things: The First Shadow begins performances at the Pheonix Theatre in November.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03am on September 20, 2023☆⚑

'Hey, Old Friend'; Merrily We Roll Along Makes Broadway Return September 19 by Logan Culwell-Block

Led by Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff, and Lindsay Mendez, the starry Sondheim revival is playing the Hudson Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33am on September 19, 2023☆⚑

Watch: Six Reigns Over Poland in Non-Replica Production by Logan Culwell-Block

Ewelina Adamska-Porczyk directs the new production at Syrena Theatre through October 8.

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:37pm on September 18, 2023☆⚑

The Broadway Shark Tank Reveals 2nd Annual Pitch Class by Logan Culwell-Block

Six new shows will be presented to industry experts and potential backers via the ABC-inspired program.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07pm on September 18, 2023☆⚑

The 24 Hour Plays to Support the Entertainment Community Fund With Los Angeles Show by Logan Culwell-Block

The evening will support entertainment industry workers amid WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:25am on September 18, 2023☆⚑

Bonnie Milligan, Jeannette Bayardelle, Carolee Carmello, More Join Abingdon Theatre Company Gala by Logan Culwell-Block

V and Mary Beth Peil will be honored at the event, set for NYC's Edison Ballroom in October.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:25am on September 18, 2023☆⚑

Katie Tonkinson, Danny Hatchard, More to Lead U.K. and Ireland Tour of Bonnie and Clyde by Logan Culwell-Block

Coronation Street's Catherine Tyldesley will make her musical theatre debut as Blanche Barrow.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:19am on September 18, 2023☆⚑

Rebecca Opens Long-Awaited English-Language Premiere in London September 18 by Logan Culwell-Block

A planned 2012 Broadway bow was canceled following an international fraud scheme.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19am on September 18, 2023☆⚑

Casting Revealed for Private Jones at Goodspeed Musicals by Logan Culwell-Block

Inspired by the true story of a Deaf World War I soldier, the cast of the Marshall Pailet musical includes Deaf, hearing, and hard-of-hearing actors.

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:07pm on September 15, 2023☆⚑

Photos: Get a 1st Look at the Upcoming Color Purple Movie Musical by Logan Culwell-Block

Fantasia Barrino, Danielle Brooks, Colman Domingo, and more star in the screen version of the 2005 musical, hitting movie theatres December 25.

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:07pm on September 15, 2023☆⚑