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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Bernadette Peters and Elaine Paige Will Host 1st Live Version of West End Woofs (and Meows) by Andrew Gans

The pet adoption event will be held at St. Paul's Church at Covent Garden.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM

The Time Traveller’s Wife Musical Opens at London's Apollo November 1 by Andrew Gans

Bill Buckhurst directs with choreography by Shelley Maxwell.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13AM

Chris Perfetti, Alfred Molina, John Douglas Thompson, More Star in Pasadena Inherit the Wind Beginning November 1 by Andrew Gans

Michael Michetti directs the production, which features onstage seating.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13AM
Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Photos: Get a 1st Look at The Time Traveller’s Wife Musical at London's Apollo by Andrew Gans

Bill Buckhurst directs with choreography by Shelley Maxwell.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:43PM

Cast Set for New York Premiere of Our Class by Andrew Gans

Igor Golyak will direct Tadeusz Słobodzianek's drama at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:07PM

Photos: Check Out Dom Simpson, Tanisha Spring, and Current Cast of West End's Moulin Rouge! The Musical by Andrew Gans

The international hit musical continues at the Piccadilly Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:43AM

Cast Complete for Donmar Warehouse Macbeth, Starring Cush Jumbo and David Tennant by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM

David Greenspan Will Play 4 Characters in On Set With Theda Bara in Brooklyn by Andrew Gans

Transport Group and Lucille Lortel Theatre will present Joey Merlo's play at the 50-seat The Brick.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM

Killian Donnelly Reprises Role of Jean Valjean in London's Les Misérables Beginning October 31 by Andrew Gans

The international hit musical continues at the Sondheim Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM
Monday, October 30, 2023

André De Shields, Jayne Houdyshell, and More Will Be Presenters at 2023 Theater Hall of Fame Ceremony by Andrew Gans

The 52nd anniversary induction ceremony will be held in November at the Gershwin Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:37PM

Photos: Check Out Rachel Tucker's Norma Desmond in London Revival of Sunset Boulevard by Andrew Gans

Tucker plays the faded silent-screen star Monday evenings in the minimalist production of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:37AM

See Who's Starring in Workshop of I’m Every Woman—The Chaka Khan Musical by Andrew Gans

Racky Plews will direct the musical, featuring a book by screenwriter Tina Andrews.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:07AM

Here's to the Ladies, Featuring Chats With Faith Prince, Kelli O'Hara, Heather Headley, More, Available From Oxford by Andrew Gans

Eddie Shapiro's follow-up to Nothing Like a Dame also includes an interview with the late Barbara Cook and a tribute to the late Marin Mazzie.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:07AM

Watch Wicked Stars McKenzie Kurtz and Alyssa Fox Duet on Heartfelt 'For Good' on Good Morning America by Andrew Gans

The cast of the Broadway hit, celebrating 20 years on Broadway, also performed "One Short Day."

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM

Rejoicify! Wicked Celebrates 20 Years on Broadway October 30 by Andrew Gans

The international hit Stephen Schwartz-Winnie Holzman musical officially opened on Broadway on this date in 2003.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM

Funny Girl Star Lea Michele Makes Carnegie Hall Debut October 30 by Andrew Gans

Steven Jamail is the music director.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM

CSC Revival of I Can Get It for You Wholesale, Starring Santino Fontana, Opens Off-Broadway October 30 by Andrew Gans

The star-studded company also features Judy Kuhn, Adam Chanler-Berat, Rebecca Naomi Jones, Julia Lester, Joy Woods, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM
Sunday, October 29, 2023

Stephanie J. Block Offers Solo Concerts in London October 29 by Andrew Gans

The Tony winner is joined by musical director Ben Cohn.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM

Wicked Day Block Party Returns October 29 as Broadway Musical Offers Pink and Green Performances by Andrew Gans

Also, check out new photos of the New York production, celebrating 20 years on Broadway this month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM
Saturday, October 28, 2023

The Rocky Horror Skivvies Show Returns to Joe's Pub October 28 by Andrew Gans

Musical duo Nick Cearley and Lauren Molina are joined by a host of Broadway favorites.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13AM
Friday, October 27, 2023

Matt Damon, Mark Ruffalo, and Missy Yager Will Star in Benefit Reading of This Is Our Youth by Andrew Gans

Mark Brokaw will again direct Kenneth Lonergan's drama.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:43PM

Max Clayton Will Join Broadway Company of Chicago by Andrew Gans

The record-breaking, Tony-winning revival continues at the Ambassador.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37PM

Video: Watch Jake Shears, Rebecca Lucy Taylor (AKA Self Esteem) in Highlights From West End Cabaret by Andrew Gans

The two artists have also extended their engagement in the Olivier-winning revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37PM

For & Juliet's Austin Scott, Rejection Can Sometimes Be a Blessing by Andrew Gans

He also reveals the hobby that keeps him occupied backstage on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:25AM

Louise Dearman and Rachel Tucker Will Star in Side Show at the London Palladium by Andrew Gans

Emma Butler will direct the concert of the Henry Krieger and Bill Russell musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:13AM

Watch 4 Elphabas and 4 Glindas Chat About Playing Leading Roles in Wicked by Andrew Gans

Current Broadway Elphaba Alyssa Fox says playing the green-skinned character has "changed me fundamentally as a human being."

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:13AM

New York Pops' 2023-2024 Season Launches October 27 With Ali Stroker, Hailey Kilgore, Derek Klena, Javier Muñoz by Andrew Gans

The evening, entitled 21st Century Broadway, features tunes from Hamilton, Wicked, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM

Forbidden Sondheim: Merrily We Stole a Song, Honoring 4 Decades of Spoofing Sondheim, Begins October 27 by Andrew Gans

Gerard Alessandrini's tribute to Stephen Sondheim features Michael West, Christine Pedi, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM

Evergreens, Celebrating Barbra Streisand's 6 Decades as a Columbia Artist, Features 22 Tracks by Andrew Gans

Yentl: 40th Anniversary Deluxe Edition is also released October 27.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM
Thursday, October 26, 2023

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

Parker Esse will reproduce Jerome Robbins' original choreography.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:03PM

Bryan Cranston Will Host Celebrity Poker Tournament, Benefiting Entertainment Community Fund by Andrew Gans

Proceeds will help support film and TV workers who have been affected by the ongoing work stoppage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:33PM

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