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Saturday, May 18, 2024

Jerry's Girls Revival Begins at London's Menier Chocolate Factory May 18 by Andrew Gans

Hannah Chissick directs the Jerry Herman revue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM
Friday, May 17, 2024

Audra McDonald's London Palladium Concert Airs on PBS May 17 by Andrew Gans

The six-time Tony winner performs a collection of Broadway favorites.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:42PM

Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World Musical Sets Dates at London's Other Palace by Andrew Gans

Amy Hodge will direct the musical based on Kate Pankhurst's book.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

Someone Spectacular Will Make World Premiere Off-Broadway This Summer by Andrew Gans

Tatiana Pandiani will direct Domenica Feraud's new play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

BD Wong and Rosalind Chao Star in Off-Broadway's What Became of Us Beginning May 17 by Andrew Gans

Shayan Lofti's play features two different casts; Tony Shalhoub and Shohreh Aghdashloo join the Atlantic Theater Company production in June.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

Bernadette Peters Will Offer Concert at Barrington Stage Company by Andrew Gans

The evening with the three-time Tony honoree is part of the Massachusetts company's 30th anniversary season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

Tony-Winning Sound Designer Kai Harada on Why He Dropped Out of College by Andrew Gans

The designer is currently nominated for another Tony for his work in Merrily We Roll Along.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM
Thursday, May 16, 2024

Video: The Cast of Broadway's The Notebook Perform 2 Songs on Today by Andrew Gans

Composer Ingrid Michaelson and 2024 Tony nominees Maryann Plunkett and Dorian Harewood also spoke about the new musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:48PM

Video: Watch Disney on Broadway Celebrate 30th Anniversary With Epic Disney Medley on GMA by Andrew Gans

Aladdin's Michael James Scott also recently traveled the world visiting Disney productions around the globe.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:36PM

See Who's Starring in World Premiere of The Story Goes On: The Songs of Maltby and Shire by Andrew Gans

Richard Maltby, Jr. will direct the production at New Hampshire's Weathervane.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

Immersive Girls Who Walked on Glass Begins Off-Broadway Run May 16 by Andrew Gans

Kurt Roediger and Chelsea LeSage co-direct Gordon Farrell's play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM

Photos: Take a Look at Wicked's Dee Roscioli as Céline Dion in Off-Broadway's Titanìque by Andrew Gans

The hit send-up of the blockbuster film Titanic continues at the Daryl Roth Theatre—and is heading down under.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Backstreet Boys Star AJ McLean Hosts & Juliet Sing-Along Performance on Broadway May 16 by Andrew Gans

The hit jukebox musical continues at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36AM

Betty Buckley Returns to Joe's Pub Beginning May 16 by Andrew Gans

The Tony winner is offering six shows at the intimate Manhattan cabaret located within The Public Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36AM

Claudio Macor's The Tailor-Made Man Opens in London May 16 by Andrew Gans

The production is the inaugural play at the new Stage Door Theatre in Drury Lane.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36AM
Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Victoria Lang to Depart Broadway & Beyond Theatricals by Andrew Gans

The current co-president of content will retain an ownership interest in the company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:48PM

Kelli O'Hara, Darlene Love, More Set for Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular by Andrew Gans

The annual event with the famed orchestra will return to the Hatch Shell on the Charles River Esplanade.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:42PM

Gaby Albo and Remember Jones Will Star in Axelrod Evita; Complete Cast Announced by Andrew Gans

José Zayas will direct the Tony-winning Andrew Lloyd Webber-Tim Rice musical at the New Jersey venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM

Rachel Webb Will Lead North American Tour of & Juliet Musical by Andrew Gans

The hit Broadway jukebox musical will play more than 30 cities during its first year on the road.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM

Death Becomes Her Musical Will Open on Broadway This Fall Starring Megan Hilty and Jennifer Simard by Andrew Gans

The musical, currently making its world premiere in Chicago, will also feature Christopher Sieber and Michelle Williams.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

The Story of My Life Musical Will Make U.K. Premiere by Andrew Gans

Robert McWhir will direct the two-person work, which played a brief Broadway run in 2009.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM
Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Cast Complete for London Run of The Wizard of Oz, Starring Aston Merrygold and The Vivienne by Andrew Gans

The current U.K. and Ireland tour of the classic work will play the West End's Gillian Lynne this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:02PM

More Than All the Sky Concert, With Karen Mason, Fernell Hogan, More, Will Have Encore Stream by Andrew Gans

A concert of songs from the musical penned by Lori Ada Jaroslow and Morgan Hollingsworth was presented in March.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:12PM

Alex Michaels and Tom Story Will Star in Barrington La Cage aux Folles; Complete Cast Announced by Andrew Gans

Michaels, aka RuPaul's Drag Race star Alexis Michelle, will be Albin opposite Story's Georges.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:42PM

Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, and Brandon Uranowitz Will Star in City Center Ragtime by Andrew Gans

The 2024-2025 New York City Center Encores! series will include Urinetown, Love Life, and The Wild Party.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36PM

Pretty Little Liars Star Maia Reficco Will Make Broadway Debut in Hadestown by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning musical continues at the Walter Kerr Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

Photos: Check Out Maya Boyd in Title Role of Broadway's & Juliet by Andrew Gans

The hit jukebox musical continues at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM

Mark Rylance and J. Smith-Cameron Will Star in West End Revival of Juno and the Paycock by Andrew Gans

Matthew Warchus will direct the Seán O'Casey drama.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Maya Boyd Steps Into Title Role of Broadway's & Juliet Beginning May 14 by Andrew Gans

The hit jukebox musical continues at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM

Some Like It Hot's Kevin Del Aguila Joins Cast of Little Shop of Horrors Off-Broadway May 14 by Andrew Gans

The revival of the Howard Ashman-Alan Menken musical continues at the Westside.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM

All that Chat

2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards