All stories by Andrew Gans on BroadwayStars

Tuesday, January 2, 2024

James Cawood and Shay Virk Join Broadway Licensing Global Team by Andrew Gans

The duo will spearhead the company's recently opened London office.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

8 New Musicals Will Be Presented During MTFestUK 2024 by Andrew Gans

Performances will be held at London's The Other Palace and Turbine Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM
Sunday, December 31, 2023

Lorna Luft and Aaron Tveit Ring in New Year's 2024 at 54 Below by Andrew Gans

The Grease 2 star and Moulin Rouge! The Musical Tony winner play the New York nightspot December 31.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM

Cynthia Erivo's New Year's Eve Special, Featuring Ben Platt and Joaquina Kalukango, Airs on PBS December 31 by Andrew Gans

The evening at the Kennedy Center includes songs from the worlds of Broadway, Motown, R&B, folk, and soul.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM
Friday, December 29, 2023

From Mamma Mia! to Les Misérables: A Look at Box-Office Grosses for Recent Movie Musicals by Andrew Gans

With the recent release of The Color Purple, check out how other film versions of Broadway musicals have fared.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

Video: Get a Sneak Peek at Cynthia Erivo's PBS New Year's Eve Special With Ben Platt, Joaquina Kalukango by Andrew Gans

The evening at the Kennedy Center will include songs from the worlds of Broadway, Motown, R&B, folk, and soul.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Watch Jordan Gelber, Jill Abramovitz, Alexandra Socha, Etai Benson, More in Highlights From Paper Mill Fiddler on the Roof by Andrew Gans

Parker Esse reproduces Jerome Robbins' original choreography in the New Jersey production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:32AM

'What Is for You Will Not Pass You': 30 Broadway Artists Share Hard-Earned Advice by Andrew Gans

Broadway professionals—including Phillipa Soo, Alex Brightman, Kara Young—offer words of wisdom.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:18AM
Thursday, December 28, 2023

Video: Watch American Songbook Association's Complete Tribute to Tony Winner Betty Buckley by Andrew Gans

Jessie Mueller, Ellen Burstyn, Bonnie Milligan, Stephen Schwartz, and more were part of the evening honoring Buckley with the Lifetime Achievement Award.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:06PM

The Book of Mormon Becomes 12th Longest-Running Show in Broadway History December 28 by Andrew Gans

Also, watch cast members of the Tony-winning musical comedy pay tribute to Jersey Boys in a new video.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:32PM

Watch West End Cast of Hadestown Perform 'Way Down Hadestown' by Andrew Gans

Rehearsals are currently underway for the London return of the Tony-winning musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

Andrea McArdle to Offer Confessions of a Broadway Baby Next Year by Andrew Gans

The Annie star will return to 54 Below in March.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM

Listen to Natalie Douglas Sing Cole Porter Classic 'Begin the Beguine' From Upcoming Album by Andrew Gans

Back to the Garden will be available in February from Club44 Records.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:06AM

Watch Complete 46th Kennedy Center Honors, Celebrating Billy Crystal, Renée Fleming, Dionne Warwick, More by Andrew Gans

The broadcast features Cynthia Erivo, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ariana DeBose, Ben Platt, Tituss Burgess, and Sigourney Weaver, among many others.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:06AM
Wednesday, December 27, 2023

Glee Star Matthew Morrison Will Head Cast of Chicago in Japan by Andrew Gans

The Tony nominee will play slick lawyer Billy Flynn.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM

Cast Set for Off-Broadway Revival of Psychosexual Thriller Dead Brains by Andrew Gans

Playwright Erik Champney will direct the site-specific production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:24PM

Watch Dear Evan Hansen's Sam Tutty and Dujonna Gift Sing 'If I Believed' From London's Two Strangers… Musical by Andrew Gans

The Tim Jackson-directed production was recently extended through January 20, 2024, at the Kiln Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12PM

46th Kennedy Center Honors Airs on CBS December 27, Celebrating Billy Crystal, Renée Fleming, Dionne Warwick, More by Andrew Gans

The broadcast features Cynthia Erivo, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Tituss Burgess, and Sigourney Weaver, among many others.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM
Tuesday, December 26, 2023

Broadway Grosses Analysis: The Lion King Makes $3 Million. 3 Shows Take in Over $2 Million by Andrew Gans

More than half of the currently running shows took in over $1 million at the box office.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:42PM

Watch Cynthia Erivo Whistle a Christmas Song for Jimmy Fallon by Andrew Gans

The Tony winner also spoke about her roles in two upcoming films, Wicked and Drift.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

Wicked Star Brittney Johnson Sets February Concert Dates by Andrew Gans

From the Heart will celebrate love in its many forms.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Video: Watch Highlights From 46th Kennedy Center Honors, Celebrating Billy Crystal, Renée Fleming, Dionne Warwick, More by Andrew Gans

Get a sneak peek of the upcoming CBS broadcast, featuring Cynthia Erivo, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:12AM
Friday, December 22, 2023

Norm Lewis Joins New York Pops for The Best Christmas of All December 22–23 by Andrew Gans

Music director Steven Reineke conducts the famed orchestra.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM
Tuesday, December 19, 2023

Lisa Howard Celebrates the Holidays at 54 Below December 19–20 by Andrew Gans

The evenings spotlight the zaniness of the holiday movie genre with a host of Christmas favorites.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM
Monday, December 18, 2023
Sunday, December 17, 2023
Friday, December 15, 2023

Judy Kaye's Motto For Life: 'Ride the Horse in the Direction It's Going' by Andrew Gans

The two-time Tony winner can currently be seen Off-Broadway in Abingdon Theatre Company's production of Elizabeth Coplan's ’Til Death.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM

Jay Armstrong Johnson, Julia Murney, Carly Hughes, More Are Part of Broadway Rocks Cancer Concert December 15 by Andrew Gans

Christopher J. Hanke hosts the fundraising event at the Tower Theatre in Oregon.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM

Donmar Warehouse Macbeth, Starring Cush Jumbo and David Tennant, Opens December 15 by Andrew Gans

Audiences wear headphones in Max Webster's production of the Shakespeare tragedy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM
Thursday, December 14, 2023

Photos: Go Inside Debbie Wileman's Judy Garland Tribute at Carnegie Hall by Andrew Gans

"Judy Garland" We Need a Little Christmas featured musical direction by Steve Orich and guest star Barry Bostwick.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:36PM

Barbra Streisand Named 59th Recipient of SAG Life Achievement Award by Andrew Gans

The 30th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards will stream live on Netflix.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:36PM

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