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Friday, June 6, 2025

Olly Alexander Will Star in West End Transfer of The Importance of Being Earnest by Andrew Gans

The Max Webster-directed staging of the Oscar Wilde classic played London's National this past winter.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM
Thursday, June 5, 2025

Cast Complete for Ogunquit Guys and Dolls, Starring Bianca Marroquín, Rob McClure, Ephraim Sykes by Andrew Gans

Al Blackstone will direct and choreograph the classic American musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:02PM

Tom Francis, J. Harrison Ghee, André De Shields, More Will Be Part of Broadway Bares by Andrew Gans

Dancers for the annual burlesque spectacular will include Ehizoje Azeke, Tony d'Alelio, Kolton Krouse, Mark Mackillop, Samantha Pollino, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:12PM

Jamie Allan Magic Show Amaze Sets Off-Broadway Dates by Andrew Gans

The London hit is directed by Richard Goodwin.

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Muny Bring It On: The Musical Finds Full Cast by Andrew Gans

Denis Jones will direct the musical about the world of competitive cheerleading.

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Nicole Scherzinger-Led Sunset Blvd. Revival Announces Final Broadway Extension by Andrew Gans

Norma Desmond's return will continue for an extra week at the St. James.

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Harry Potter Film Star Tom Felton to Reprise Role in Broadway's Harry Potter and the Cursed Child by Andrew Gans

Felton will return to the role of Draco Malfoy this fall at the Lyric.

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Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Brian Conley Will Join West End Cast of Back to the Future Musical by Andrew Gans

The hit musical, based on the film of the same name, continues at London's Adelphi.

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Watch 3 Songs From The Little Mermaid at Paper Mill Playhouse by Andrew Gans

Hillary Fisher stars in Alan Menken and Howard Ashman's Disney musical at the New Jersey venue.

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Debbie Allen to Direct Broadway-Aimed Polly: The Musical by Andrew Gans

Allen will also choreograph the stage adaptation from Lena Waithe, Michael Benjamin Washington, Siedah Garrett, and Joriah Kwamé.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:09PM

See Who's Starring in Brigadoon at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre by Andrew Gans

The Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe classic features a new adaptation by Scottish playwright Rona Munro.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:48AM

Spot Audra McDonald, Kelli O'Hara, Donna Murphy, More in New Season 3 Trailer for Max's The Gilded Age by Andrew Gans

Numerous Broadway favorites populate the period drama that is returning later this month.

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Zach Bravo, James T. Lane, Sean Samuels, Samantha Sturm to Join Chicago on Broadway by Andrew Gans

The long-running, Tony-winning revival continues at the Ambassador.

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Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Katie Dalton Named President of Audience Rewards by Andrew Gans

Dalton has been with the Broadway loyalty program for 15 years.

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Broadway Grosses Analysis: Good Night, and Good Luck Dominates Box Office as 2025–26 Season Begins by Andrew Gans

The George Clooney-led production made an eye-opening $4 million in one week.

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Ellen Greene-Led Beatrix Is Invisible Film Sets West Coast Premiere by Andrew Gans

Alex Farias' film will debut at the Palm Springs International Short Film Festival.

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Max Clayton Will Star in High Society at the Ogunquit Playhouse by Andrew Gans

Matt Lenz will direct the musical based on the Philip Barry play.

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Watch Gypsy's Jordan Tyson Sing 'Strangers Like Me' From Tarzan by Andrew Gans

Tyson was part of MCC Theater's April 7 gala featuring actors performing songs from roles in which they would likely not be cast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:48AM

Cast Complete for Return of Starter for Ten Musical, Starring Mel Giedroyc by Andrew Gans

Performances will begin at the Bristol Old Vic in September.

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Audra McDonald, Miriam Silverman, Colton Ryan, More Will Sleep Out for Covenant House by Andrew Gans

Broadway, TV, and film industries unite each year for Covenant House’s annual event supporting young people overcoming homelessness.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42AM

Marla Mindelle and Constantine Rousouli Return to Off-Broadway's Titanìque June 3 by Andrew Gans

The hit send-up of the blockbuster film Titanic is currently sailing into its final weeks at the Daryl Roth Theatre.

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Eric William Morris, George Abud, Darlesia Cearcy, George Salazar Star in Joe Iconis Musical at the Signature Beginning June 3 by Andrew Gans

Christopher Ashley directs Iconis and Gregory S. Moss' The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical at the Virginia venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42AM
Monday, June 2, 2025

Laura Donnelly Played 2 Characters in The Hills of California. And Audiences Didn't Realize It by Andrew Gans

The Jez Butterworth play is nominated for seven Tonys, including one for Donnelly's heartbreaking performance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:12PM

Taylor Louderman, Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer, John-Andrew Morrison to Lead What's New Pussycat? Readings by Andrew Gans

Luke Sheppard will direct the new musical, mashing up the novel Tom Jones with songs made famous by the singer of the same name.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:48PM

Adam Kantor, Samantha Massell, John Rapson Will Lead Talk of the Town Musical Reading by Andrew Gans

Mark Shanahan will direct the new musical from Jeffrey Stock, Andrew Bentley, and Eve Potts.

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Photos: Olivier Nominee Rob Madge and Bridgerton's Hannah Dodd in London Cabaret by Andrew Gans

The West End revival will celebrate its 1,500th performance at the Kit Kat Club this summer.

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Night of a Thousand Judys Plays Joe's Pub June 2 by Andrew Gans

The 13th annual Pride celebration of Judy Garland is honoring Nathan Lee Graham and Jeremy Katz.

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Friday, May 30, 2025

Andrea McArdle Will Celebrate Charles Strouse in June Concerts at the Beechman by Andrew Gans

The Annie star chats about the late, Tony-winning composer.

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Watch Broadway, Korea, and Japan Companies Perform Disney Medley on GMA by Andrew Gans

The Asian and Pacific American Heritage Month celebration features songs from Aladdin, The Lion King, Frozen, and Beauty and the Beast.

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NFL Player Solomon Thomas to Make Broadway Debut in MJ by Andrew Gans

The hit musical continues at the Neil Simon Theatre.

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Shannon Lewis, Eric Rosen, John Tartaglia Named Bucks County Playhouse Artistic Associates by Andrew Gans

The three join Anna Louizos, John Augustine, Hunter Foster, Lorin Latarro, and Mason Reeves at the Pennsylvania venue.

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