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Monday, October 23, 2023

Photos: Check Out Lana Gordon, Amaya Braganza, Will Mann, and More in Hadestown Tour by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning musical begins a limited engagement at Seattle's Paramount October 31.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:49AM

Cast Complete for Menier Chocolate Factory's Pacific Overtures Revival by Andrew Gans

Matthew White will direct Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman's 1976 Tony-nominated musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:13AM

Jukebox: The Musical, With A.J. Shively, Allison Blackwell, Nick Cearley, More, Presented October 23 by Andrew Gans

Sean Hartley hosts the evening, launching the fall Broadway Close Up concert series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:03AM
Sunday, October 22, 2023

Jeremy Jordan and Eva Noblezada Star in The Great Gatsby Musical, Opening at Paper Mill October 22 by Andrew Gans

The world premiere features a book by Kait Kerrigan and an original score by Jason Howland and Nathan Tysen.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM
Saturday, October 21, 2023

Photos: See Jeremy Jordan and Eva Noblezada in The Great Gatsby Musical by Andrew Gans

The world premiere features a book by Kait Kerrigan and an original score by Jason Howland and Nathan Tysen.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:07PM
Friday, October 20, 2023

Photos: Take a Look at the North American Tour of Mean Girls Musical by Andrew Gans

Casey Hushion directs the Tina Fey-Jeff Richmond-Nell Benjamin musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:43PM

Watch 4 Elphabas Sing 'Defying Gravity' and 4 Glindas Perform 'Popular' From Wicked by Andrew Gans

Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman's international hit musical is currently celebrating 20 years on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:33PM

Lesli Margherita, Justin Huertas, Jason Veasey, More to Star in Little Shop of Horrors Concerts by Andrew Gans

Flint Repertory Theatre will present staged concerts of the classic Howard Ashman-Alan Menken musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19PM

Video: Get a 1st Look at Cast of BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical in Rehearsal by Andrew Gans

The new musical, penned by David Foster, Susan Birkenhead, and Bob Martin, will begin performances in Chicago in November.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM

Roman Banks Says Starring in Broadway's Dear Evan Hansen Changed His Life by Andrew Gans

The young actor is currently leading the national tour of MJ the Musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM

Red Buckets Return to Theatres October 20, Launching 6-Week Broadway Cares Fundraising Campaign by Andrew Gans

The fundraising will culminate in the return of the Red Bucket Follies, which has been on hiatus since 2019.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:55AM
Thursday, October 19, 2023

Cast Set for Forbidden Sondheim: Merrily We Stole a Song, Honoring 4 Decades of Spoofing Sondheim by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:19PM

Broadway's MJ the Musical Will Celebrate Halloween With 'Thriller' Encore by Andrew Gans

The hit musical continues at the Neil Simon Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:33PM

Check Out New Photos of Jake Shears, Rebecca Lucy Taylor (AKA Self Esteem), and Cast of West End Cabaret by Andrew Gans

The Olivier-winning production, which has two new stars, has again extended its run at the Kit Kat Club.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19PM

CSC Revival of I Can Get It for You Wholesale, Starring Santino Fontana, Extends Off-Broadway 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 12:19PM

& Juliet Will Launch U.K. Tour Next Year by Andrew Gans

The tour of the London and Broadway hit will kick off at the Manchester Opera House.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:55AM
Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Christopher Sieber Will Be Scrooge in Old Globe's Ebenezer Scrooge’s Big San Diego Christmas Show by Andrew Gans

Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen penned the comedic adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:19PM

Wicked Day Block Party, Pink and Green Performances, GMA Appearance, More Part of Anniversary Celebrations by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:43PM

Sarah Brightman's A Christmas Symphony Tour Will Return to North America by Andrew Gans

The internationally renowned soprano will tour her holiday show before she stars in the Australian production of Sunset Boulevard.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:37PM

Adam Pascal Will Offer 2 Acoustic Concert Evenings in Massachusetts by Andrew Gans

The Rent Tony nominee will play College Light Opera Company’s Lucas Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:55AM

Reimagined Version of 101 Dalmatians Musical Sets Tour Dates by Andrew Gans

The U.K. tour will launch at the New Wimbledon Theatre in June 2024.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:49AM

U.K. Tour of Twelve Angry Men, Starring Dallas' Patrick Duffy, Launches October 18 by Andrew Gans

Christopher Haydon directs the Reginald Rose courtroom drama.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:33AM
Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Cast Set for Holiday Return of An Axemas Story Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

The dark musical comedy will be seen at The Players Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:19PM

Shirley MacLaine Will Be Honored With Lifetime Achievement Award by Andrew Gans

Annette Bening will present the honor at the 2023 Industry Dance Awards & Cancer Benefit Show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13PM

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Frankie Grande and Cast of Bucks County's The Rocky Horror Show by Andrew Gans

Hunter Foster directs Richard O'Brien's cult classic musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:25AM

Photos: Little Shop of Horrors Celebrates 1000th Performance Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

The hit revival of the Alan Menken and Howard Ashman musical continues at the Westside Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:55AM

London's Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Welcomes New Cast Members October 17 by Andrew Gans

The hit production continues in the West End at the Palace Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM
Sunday, October 15, 2023
Friday, October 13, 2023

Ariana DeBose, Cody Renard Richard, More Join Broadway Cares' Board of Trustees by Andrew Gans

Three artists also stepped off the Board after years of service.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:25PM

Sean McDermott Will Go It Solo at 54 Below by Andrew Gans

Eric Michael Gillett will direct My Broadway!, which will also have musical direction by Ron Abel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:07PM

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