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Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Veanne Cox, Judy Gold, Jackie Hoffman, Tonya Pinkins to Join Joy Behar for My First Ex-Husband in Boston by Andrew Gans

Behar's evening of relationship-themed monologues will arrive at the Huntington in the fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:48PM

Broadway Grosses Analysis: Boop! Musical Peaks at the Box Office During Final Week by Andrew Gans

Broadway said goodbye to the new musical, which featured a star-making turn from Jasmine Amy Rogers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:36PM

Molly Ranson, Samantha Mathis, More Will Star in The Honey Trap Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Matt Torney will direct Leo McGann's play for Irish Rep.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:36PM

Get a 1st Look at Rolling Thunder Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Kenneth Ferrone directs the Vietnam War-set production, which features rock tunes of the era.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

Hirschfeld: Strokes of Genius Exhibition Set for the Fall by Andrew Gans

The work of the late caricaturist will be available online and at the Helicline Fine Art gallery.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM

London's Matilda the Musical Will Welcome New Cast in September by Andrew Gans

Based on the Roald Dahl novel, Matilda features a score by Tim Minchin and a Tony Award-winning book by Dennis Kelly.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:41AM
Monday, July 14, 2025

Photos: Go Outdoors as Bernadette Peters and Beth Leavel Host 27th Annual Broadway Barks by Andrew Gans

Celebrity participants included Audra McDonald, Cole Escola, Victoria Clark, Orville Peck, Jasmine Amy Rogers, Michelle Williams, and many more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:41PM

Phillipa Soo, Josh Gad, Zachary James, Tyrone Huntley, Brian Crum Join Hollywood Bowl Jesus Christ Superstar by Andrew Gans

Cynthia Erivo and Adam Lambert will lead the concert staging of the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:36PM

L Morgan Lee Will Direct Laverne Cox, Alex Newell, Peppermint, More in The Drowsy Chaperone at Carnegie Hall by Andrew Gans

The upcoming concert will kick off the fourth annual Breaking the Binary Theatre Festival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:24PM

Get a Sneak Peek at Katerina McCrimmon Singing 'Rainbow High' in Muny Evita by Andrew Gans

Josh Rhodes will direct and choreograph the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Julie Benko, Felicia Curry, Nick Westrate, More Will Be Part of Shakespeare Theatre Company Season by Andrew Gans

The D.C. venue has revealed initial casting for Merry Wives, The Wild Duck, and Guys and Dolls.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM
Saturday, July 12, 2025

5 Must-See Musicals With New Lead Actors by Andrew Gans

Even if you've seen these musicals before, a new principal cast makes it worth a revisit.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

Bernadette Peters and Beth Leavel Host 27th Annual Broadway Barks July 12 by Andrew Gans

Celebrity participants include Audra McDonald, Cole Escola, Victoria Clark, Orville Peck, Jasmine Amy Rogers, Michelle Williams, and many more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Friday, July 11, 2025

Jasmine Amy Rogers, Edie Falco, More Lead New York Stage and Film's 40th Season by Andrew Gans

Works from Donja R. Love, Heather Christian, John Patrick Shanley, and more are part of the season launching July 11 with Vidas Privadas.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:31PM

Watch Kerstin Anderson, Ryan Mac Sing 'One Night With You' and Title Tune in Goodspeed's All Shook Up by Andrew Gans

Daniel Goldstein directs the Elvis Presley-inspired musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:22PM

Milo Manheim and Raúl Esparza Join Starry Cast of Hollywood Bowl Jesus Christ Superstar by Andrew Gans

Cynthia Erivo and Adam Lambert will lead the concert staging of the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM

Elizabeth Gillies Was a Little Shop 'Super Fan,' Now She's Starring in the Hit Revival by Andrew Gans

She has reunited with her 13 co-star, Graham Phillips, in the long-running production at the Westside Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM

Listen to Rachel Zegler's 'Don't Cry for Me Argentina' Single, Released July 11 by Andrew Gans

Two versions of the anthem from the Jamie Lloyd-directed revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's Evita have been released.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM

Elizabeth Gillies Was a Little Shop ‘Super Fan,’ Now She’s Starring in the Hit Revival by Andrew Gans

How Did I Get Here Elizabeth Gillies Was a Little Shop 'Super Fan,' Now She's Starring in the Hit Revival She has reunited with her 13 co-star, Graham Phillips, in th…

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Thursday, July 10, 2025

John Behlmann Will Join Katie Rose Clarke, Carrie St. Louis, More in Broadway-Aimed Dolly Parton Musical by Andrew Gans

The creative team is also set for the forthcoming biomusical on the 11-time Grammy winner, premiering later this month in Tennessee.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:06PM

Jocelyn Bioh, L Morgan Lee, BD Wong, More Join 2025-2026 Tony Awards Nominating Committee by Andrew Gans

The committee attends all productions and later meets to determine, by vote, the Tony nominees for the season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:48PM

Broadway's Girl From the North Country Will Arrive on DVD This Month by Andrew Gans

The release coincides with the London return of the Conor McPherson and Bob Dylan musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48PM

Glee's Matthew Morrison Will Return to NYC With New Concert by Andrew Gans

The Tony nominee will debut Rhythms & Revelations at 54 Below this winter.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

Watch 'Fixer Upper' From Muny Frozen, Starring Patti Murin, Hannah Corneau, Jelani Remy, More by Andrew Gans

John Tartaglia directs (and co-stars in) the family-friendly Disney musical with choreography by Patrick O’Neill.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

Heidi Blickenstaff, Kenita Miller, Zachary Noah Piser Will Lead The Heart Musical by Andrew Gans

Christopher Ashley is directing the La Jolla Playhouse world premiere with choreography by Mandy Moore.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM

Watch Highlights From Ogunquit Guys and Dolls, Starring Rob McClure, Bianca Marroquín, Ephraim Sykes by Andrew Gans

Al Blackstone directs and choreographs the classic musical at the Maine venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM
Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Julia Knitel, Jennifer Sanchez, Sierra Boggess, More Set for Newport NewWorks Musical Theater Festival by Andrew Gans

The upcoming festival will feature public readings of two new musicals, Peripheral and Ink & Paint.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM

Jocelyn Bioh, Samuel D. Hunter, Audrey Choi Join Dramatists Guild Foundation Board by Andrew Gans

The organization supports theatre writers at all stages of their careers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:42PM

Emily Skinner Will Join Luke Newton in House of McQueen Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Darrah Cloud's play will be staged at the new theatrical venue, The Mansion at Hudson Yards.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:42PM

Camille A. Brown Will Be Honored at Black Theatre United's Annual Gala by Andrew Gans

Honorees will also include producers Mathew Knowles, Gena Avery Knowles, Tonya Lewis Lee, and Lester Cooney.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:24AM

John Tartaglia Steps Into Muny Frozen, Replacing Injured Actor by Andrew Gans

The Avenue Q star is also directing the musical at the St. Louis venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM