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Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Video: Watch Wicked's Current Glinda, Alexandra Socha, Perform Stephen Schwartz's 'Popular' by Andrew Gans

Lissa deGuzman, who understudies the role of Elphaba, also belted out "The Wizard and I" at the Broadway Celebrates Earth Day concert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:12PM

Bernadette Peters to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at 2024 Chita Rivera Awards by Andrew Gans

Joel Grey will present the award to three-time Tony honoree Peters.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:42PM

Kyra Kennedy, Marrick Smith, Samantha Massell, More Cast in Paper Mill Beautiful: The Carole King Musical by Andrew Gans

Casey Hushion will direct the Tony-nominated musical at the New Jersey venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:36PM

Kathleen Turner Will Announce Nominees for 2024 Drama Desk Awards by Andrew Gans

The 68th Annual Drama Desk Awards will be held June 10 at the Skirball Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12PM

Broadway Bares Reveals Theme for June Return to Hammerstein Ballroom by Andrew Gans

The revealing, annual burlesque event raises money for Broadway Cares.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12PM

Wicked Becomes 10th Longest-Running Production in West End History April 24 by Andrew Gans

The international hit musical continues at London's Apollo Victoria Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

Video: Go Inside Rehearsals With Sarah Brightman and Cast of Australian Sunset Boulevard Revival by Andrew Gans

Performances of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, based on the Billy Wilder film, begin in May.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM

Lee Mead Will Join Cast of West End Return of Sister Act Musical by Andrew Gans

Several current stars have also extended their runs in the musical at the Dominion Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:48AM

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

'Someday Is Today': Victoria Clark Prepares to Say Goodbye, and Thank You, to Kimberly Akimbo by Andrew Gans

On April 28, Clark and the entire company of the Tony-winning musical will take their final bows at Broadway's Booth Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:54PM

Idina Menzel Will Launch Take Me or Leave Me North American Tour This Summer by Andrew Gans

The 20-city concert tour will play Seattle, New York, Chicago, Toronto, Los Angeles, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:48PM

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of Sarah Ruhl's Orlando With Taylor Mac, Nathan Lee Graham, More by Andrew Gans

Lynn Nottage, Denis O'Hare, Justin David Sullivan, Jessica Hecht, and more attended the Will Davis-directed Signature production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36PM

David Tennant and Cush Jumbo-Led Macbeth Will Transfer to the West End by Andrew Gans

Max Webster directs the Donmar Warehouse production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM

John Riddle, Jordan Donica, Teal Wicks, More Will Storm the Barricades in Muny Les Misérables by Andrew Gans

Seth Sklar-Heyn will direct the 2024 summer season opener at the outdoor regional theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

Adi Roy Will Be Broadway's New Aladdin by Andrew Gans

The hit Disney musical recently celebrated its 10th anniversary at the New Amsterdam Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

J2's Make Someone Happy: The Songs of Comden, Green, and Styne Concert Presented April 23 by Andrew Gans

Charles Kirsch directs the evening for the Off-Broadway company with musical direction by Michael Lavine.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

National Theatre Live Screens Tim Price's Nye April 23 by Andrew Gans

Michael Sheen plays Aneurin "Nye" Bevan in the Rufus Norris-directed production at the Olivier.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

Monday, April 22, 2024

Kenita R. Miller, Julia Murney, More Set for Watcher in the Woods Musical Readings by Andrew Gans

Saki Kawamura will direct the industry presentations of Johanna Telander and Douglas Thompson's new musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:02PM

Marisha Wallace, Charlie Stemp, Julian Clary, More Will Star in Robin Hood at the London Palladium by Andrew Gans

Michael Harrison will direct the annual holiday pantomime.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:36PM

Jessica Martin Replaces Lyn Paul in London's Jerry's Girls by Andrew Gans

Hannah Chissick will direct the Menier Chocolate Factory revival of the Jerry Herman revue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Alice Ripley and John McDaniel Join Forces for Birdland Concert April 22 by Andrew Gans

The two artists will share songs and stories from their careers at the Manhattan venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

Sunday, April 21, 2024

Taylor Mac, Nathan Lee Graham, Lisa Kron, More Star in Sarah Ruhl's Orlando, Opening Off-Broadway April 21 by Andrew Gans

Will Davis directs the Signature production, adapted from Virginia Woolf's novel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

Rodgers and Hammerstein Celebrated at Jazz at Lincoln Center April 21 by Andrew Gans

Deborah Grace Winer hosts the two concerts, part of the Songbook Sundays series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

Saturday, April 20, 2024

Ruthie Ann Miles, Anika Larsen, Jelani Remy, More Are Part of Broadway Celebrates Earth Day Times Square Concert April 20 by Andrew Gans

The free concert is presented by The Broadway Green Alliance and Times Square Alliance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

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All stories by Andrew Gans on BroadwayStars

Video: Watch Wicked's Current Glinda, Alexandra Socha, Perform Stephen Schwartz's 'Popular' by Andrew Gans

Bernadette Peters to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at 2024 Chita Rivera Awards by Andrew Gans

Kyra Kennedy, Marrick Smith, Samantha Massell, More Cast in Paper Mill Beautiful: The Carole King Musical by Andrew Gans

Kathleen Turner Will Announce Nominees for 2024 Drama Desk Awards by Andrew Gans

Broadway Bares Reveals Theme for June Return to Hammerstein Ballroom by Andrew Gans

Wicked Becomes 10th Longest-Running Production in West End History April 24 by Andrew Gans

Video: Go Inside Rehearsals With Sarah Brightman and Cast of Australian Sunset Boulevard Revival by Andrew Gans

Lee Mead Will Join Cast of West End Return of Sister Act Musical by Andrew Gans

'Someday Is Today': Victoria Clark Prepares to Say Goodbye, and Thank You, to Kimberly Akimbo by Andrew Gans

Idina Menzel Will Launch Take Me or Leave Me North American Tour This Summer by Andrew Gans

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of Sarah Ruhl's Orlando With Taylor Mac, Nathan Lee Graham, More by Andrew Gans

David Tennant and Cush Jumbo-Led Macbeth Will Transfer to the West End by Andrew Gans

John Riddle, Jordan Donica, Teal Wicks, More Will Storm the Barricades in Muny Les Misérables by Andrew Gans

Adi Roy Will Be Broadway's New Aladdin by Andrew Gans

J2's Make Someone Happy: The Songs of Comden, Green, and Styne Concert Presented April 23 by Andrew Gans

National Theatre Live Screens Tim Price's Nye April 23 by Andrew Gans

Kenita R. Miller, Julia Murney, More Set for Watcher in the Woods Musical Readings by Andrew Gans

Marisha Wallace, Charlie Stemp, Julian Clary, More Will Star in Robin Hood at the London Palladium by Andrew Gans

Jessica Martin Replaces Lyn Paul in London's Jerry's Girls by Andrew Gans

Alice Ripley and John McDaniel Join Forces for Birdland Concert April 22 by Andrew Gans

Taylor Mac, Nathan Lee Graham, Lisa Kron, More Star in Sarah Ruhl's Orlando, Opening Off-Broadway April 21 by Andrew Gans

Rodgers and Hammerstein Celebrated at Jazz at Lincoln Center April 21 by Andrew Gans

Ruthie Ann Miles, Anika Larsen, Jelani Remy, More Are Part of Broadway Celebrates Earth Day Times Square Concert April 20 by Andrew Gans

Appropriate Will Be Eligible as a Play Revival, Says Tony Awards Administration Committee by Andrew Gans

George C. Wolfe, Jocelyn Bioh, Adam Guettel, More Named Recipients of 2024 Dramatists Guild Awards by Andrew Gans

Wayne Brady, Christopher J. Hanke, Crystal Lucas-Perry, Elizabeth Stanley Set for Inhale-Exhale Readings by Andrew Gans

Stage Adaptation of Ballet Shoes to Make World Premiere at London's National by Andrew Gans

Krysta Rodriguez Says Smash Musical Will Create a 'Whole New World' for Fans by Andrew Gans

Submissions Open for Cycle 4 of Next Wave Initiative by Andrew Gans

Cast Set for Reading of Larry: The Big-Time Broadway Producer by Andrew Gans

Video: Watch Lauren Patten and Cast of MCC Musical The Lonely Few Record 'God of Nowhere' by Andrew Gans