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Saturday, May 18, 2024

Dakin Matthews, Ilana Levine, Caitlin Kinnunen, More Star in McCarter Theatre Center's Choice Opening May 18 by Molly Higgins

Sarah Rasmussen directs Winnie Holzman's comedy at the New Jersey venue.

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

Photos: See Dakin Matthews, Caitlin Kinnunen, More in McCarter Theatre Center's Choice by Molly Higgins

Sarah Rasmussen directs Winnie Holzman's comedy at the New Jersey venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Peter Friedman, Mary Beth Peil, Barbara Walsh, More Join Assisted Reading by Molly Higgins

Adam Chanler-Berat and Julian Hornik penned the new musical, which is being developed at Rhinebeck Writers Retreat.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Joey Merlo's Midnight Coleslaw's Tales from Beyond the Closet!!! to Make Off-Broadway Premiere at The Tank by Molly Higgins

The collection of one-acts invites audiences to join "drag-vamp" Midnight Coleslaw for a campy evening of queer horror-comedy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Jeremy O. Harris Named Inaugural Creative Director of Williamstown Theatre Festival Creative Collective by Molly Higgins

Harris will oversee creative direction of the festival, and facilitate collaborations with multidisciplinary artists.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM
Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Video: Watch the Trailer for Only Murders in the Building Season 4 by Molly Higgins

The newest season of Hulu's comedy mystery series premieres August 27.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Irish Repertory Theatre and Fishamble Form Transatlantic Residency by Molly Higgins

The partnership will culminate in staged readings for four playwrights in New York and Dublin.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:18AM

The Playwrights Realm Names Chris Berry Executive Director by Molly Higgins

Berry most recently served as Arts Director at Penumbra Center for Racial Healing.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:18AM

59E59 Theaters Reveals 2024 Summer Season, Including Amplify Festival's Return by Molly Higgins

The company will host the world premieres of three plays by Chisa Hutchinson as part of the festival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:18AM
Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Elevator Repair Service's Ulysses to Premiere at 2024 SummerScape Festival by Molly Higgins

The verbatim staging of James Joyce's novel will be directed by ERS Artistic Director John Collins and Scott Shepherd.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

Christine Toy Johnson to Receive Actors' Equity Foundation's 2024 Patrick Quinn Award by Molly Higgins

Named for late Actor's Equity Association president Patrick Quinn, the award recognizes individuals who work to better the lives of actors and stage managers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

Jaime Lozano and Tommy Newman's Roja to Be Developed at Forestburgh Playhouse by Molly Higgins

Development will culminate in staged readings in September, directed by Florencia Cuenca.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

Casey Likes, Brita Filter to Lead Arizona Rent by Molly Higgins

The production will feature a short documentary intro from Likes' Back to the Future co-star Roger Bart, the namesake of Rent's Roger.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

Broadway Celebrates Juneteeth to Return to Times Square by Molly Higgins

Cast members from Wicked, Aladdin, Chicago, and more will perform in the 2024 concert, hosted by Michael James Scott.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

Galileo Musical, Starring Raúl Esparza, Extends at Berkeley Rep; Get a 1st Look by Molly Higgins

Javier Muñoz also stars in the new musical, directed by Tony winner Michael Mayer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Home Playwright Samm-Art Williams Dies at 78 by Molly Higgins

Mr. Williams passed away peacefully, just days before previews begin for the upcoming Broadway revival of Home.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

Galileo Musical, Starring Raúl Esparza, Extends at Berkeley Rep; Get a First Look by Molly Higgins

Javier Muñoz also stars in the new musical, directed by Tony winner Michael Mayer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM
Monday, May 13, 2024

Stereophonic, Dead Outlaw Receive 2023–24 New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards by Molly Higgins

Special citations were also awarded to Merrily We Roll Along, Purlie Victorious, Maryann Plunkett, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:32PM

See Who's Starring in Goodspeed Musicals' South Pacific by Molly Higgins

The Pulitzer-winning musical is part of the Connecticut theatre's 2024 season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM

Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for Broadway's Home by Molly Higgins

Tony winner Kenny Leon Leon directs the upcoming Roundabout Theatre Company revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM

I Wish You Well: The Gwyneth Paltrow Ski Trial Musical to Premiere at Edinburgh Fringe by Molly Higgins

This is the second show about the Gwyneth Paltrow-Terry Sanderson ski trial that will be produced at the Fringe this year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM
Friday, May 10, 2024

Report: Sarah Snook Signs on for Potential 2025 The Picture of Dorian Gray Broadway Bow by Molly Higgins

The West End production received two Olivier Awards, including Best Actress for Snook.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:54PM

Cabaret, Days of Wine and Roses, The Great Gatsby, More to Perform at 2024 Manhattan Theatre Club Gala by Molly Higgins

The evening will also include special guest appearances from 2024 Tony nominees Rachel McAdams, Jocelyn Bioh, Betsy Aidem, and Whitney White.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Holland Taylor and Ana Villafañe to Star in N/A Off-Broadway by Molly Higgins

Diane Paulus will direct the world premiere, about two Congresswomen.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Elizabeth Marvel, Bill Camp, Joan Macintosh, More to Star in Red Bull Theater's One-Night-Only Medea by Molly Higgins

Daniel Fish will direct Ben Power's adaptation of Euripides' play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:48AM

Classic Stage Company to Present Back-to-Back Productions of Our Class and The Merchant of Venice Off-Broadway by Molly Higgins

The New York premiere cast of Our Class will reunite for the limited transfer engagement, with several to star in The Merchant of Venice as well.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:48AM
Thursday, May 9, 2024

Video: Watch Taylor Iman Jones and Thomas Silcott Perform 'If Your Child' From The Lonely Few by Molly Higgins

The new rock musical, now running Off-Broadway at MCC Theater, is a "nuanced queer love story" between two female musicians.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM
Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Nikki Renée Daniels, Beth Malone, Tamyra Gray, More Join Pittsburgh CLO's 2024 Season by Molly Higgins

The Pennsylvania company's summer season includes West Side Story, The Color Purple, The Music Man, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Dakin Matthews, Caitlin Kinnunen, More Star in McCarter Theatre Center's Choice Beginning May 8 by Molly Higgins

Sarah Rasmussen directs Winnie Holzman's comedy at the New Jersey venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

The Pin-Up Girls to Receive Developmental Readings via York Theatre Company by Molly Higgins

Tony nominee Kerry Butler is set to direct.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM
Monday, May 6, 2024

Tony Award-Winning Producer Edgar Lansbury Dies at 94 by Molly Higgins

The younger brother of Angela Lansbury, Mr. Lansbury Broadway credits included Godspell, Gypsy, and The Subject Was Roses.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

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