World Premiere of NASCAR Musical Helldrivers of Daytona Begins by Michael Gioia

The production is billed as a "pre-Broadway tryout."

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on September 8, 2016☆⚑

Raven Symoné and Skylar Astin Among Cast of Short Plays by Wesley Taylor by Michael Gioia

Proud of Us and Other Short Plays by Wesley Taylor will have a benefit performance at New World Stages.

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:18pm on September 7, 2016☆⚑

Watch Kyle Selig Perform Number from Rehearsals of October Sky Musical by Michael Gioia

The musical, currently in rehearsals, will begin performances September 10 in San Diego.

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:25pm on September 7, 2016☆⚑

New Musical About Dating in the Digital Age Will Be Presented in Concert by Michael Gioia

Tony Award-nominated Ragtime director is at the helm of OkayBetterBest.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:52pm on September 7, 2016☆⚑

Broadway Supports Black Lives Matter Concert Canceled by Michael Gioia

Tonya Pinkins was to direct the September 11 concert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:00am on September 7, 2016☆⚑

Alex Timbers Will Receive the 2016 Jerome Robbins Award by Michael Gioia

The award will be presented in November at an invitation-only event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 5:48pm on September 6, 2016☆⚑

Chicago Premiere of Hand to God Extends Prior to Opening by Michael Gioia

The production at Victory Gardens Theater gets an extra week of performances due to ticket demand.

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:43pm on September 6, 2016☆⚑

Hear First Listen of Dear Evan Hansen Song "Only Us" Today Only by Michael Gioia

The exclusive stream of the song features stars Ben Platt and Laura Dreyfuss.

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:34pm on September 6, 2016☆⚑

LaChiusa's Wild Party Returns to New York City Tonight by Michael Gioia

B-Side Productions presents the musical through September 17.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on September 6, 2016☆⚑

The Skivvies Play Nantucket Tonight by Michael Gioia

Theatre Workshop of Nantucket presents a benefit concert starring The Skivvies.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on September 5, 2016☆⚑

Get to Know the New Generation of Rent by Michael Gioia

Meet Rent's new Mark, Roger, Mimi, Angel, Collins, Maureen, Joanne and Benny"who are about to tour the States.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on September 4, 2016☆⚑

Donmar Warehouse Production of Saint Joan Will Be Screened Live in Cinemas by Michael Gioia

The production has partnered with National Theatre Live to screen in February 2017.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:54pm on September 2, 2016☆⚑

New Musical About Tennessee Williams Will Be Performed in Concert by Michael Gioia

A House of Glass will be performed at Feinstein's/54 Below featuring a cast of Broadway actors.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:04pm on September 2, 2016☆⚑

Deadline to Apply for $10,000 Grant for Female Composers Extended by Michael Gioia

The winner of the 2016 Billie Burke Ziegfeld Award will also receive a year of professional mentorship.

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:53pm on September 1, 2016☆⚑

Ragtime Will Be Newly Orchestrated for a Chamber Version in Chicago by Michael Gioia

The musical will be part of Griffin Theatre Company's 2016-17 season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:22pm on September 1, 2016☆⚑

Jason Gotay and More Join Emma Hunton and Heidi Blickenstaff for Freaky Friday by Michael Gioia

The full cast and creative team have been announced for the world-premiere production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:43am on September 1, 2016☆⚑

Broadway and TV Actors Cast in Houston Production of In the Heights by Michael Gioia

The musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda will kick off Theatre Under The Stars' season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03am on September 1, 2016☆⚑

What's It Like To Play Elphaba For Almost a Decade? by Michael Gioia

Jennifer DiNoia has been flying in and out of Wicked since 2006, and now she's back as Broadway's Green Girl. For her, it just doesn't get old.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on September 1, 2016☆⚑

Chicago Fringe Festival Begins Today by Michael Gioia

The week-and-a-half-long festival features 50 performance groups.

SOURCE: Playbill at 5:16pm on August 31, 2016☆⚑

Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole Receive Award Nominations for War Paint by Michael Gioia

The leading actresses are both nominated in the same category for the annual Jeff Awards that celebrate the best of Chicago theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48pm on August 31, 2016☆⚑

Cast Announced for Regional Premiere of Sting's The Last Ship by Michael Gioia

Pioneer Theatre Company presents the regional premiere, beginning next month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:17pm on August 31, 2016☆⚑

One-Legged Actor Scores Lead Role in The Toxic Avenger by Michael Gioia

Evan Ruggiero will star as Toxie in Pittsburgh.

SOURCE: Playbill at 5:30pm on August 30, 2016☆⚑

Tony-Winning Play Art Will Take Shape in Art Gallery by Michael Gioia

Serenbe Playhouse will present the work as part of its Intimate Indoors season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:48pm on August 30, 2016☆⚑

Watch Hilarious Outtake from Barbra Streisand and Alec Baldwin's Tonight Show Performance by Michael Gioia

In the outtake from The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Streisand and Baldwin (and Jimmy Fallon!) offer a performance of "The Best Thing That Ever Happened" that never made it to air.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:28pm on August 30, 2016☆⚑

Watch Joshua Henry Perform a Jamaican-Inspired Cover of "Dear Theodosia" by Michael Gioia

On a break from rehearsing the Chicago production of Hamilton, Henry offered an acoustic cover of "Dear Theodosia."

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:54am on August 30, 2016☆⚑