All stories by Andrew Gans on BroadwayStars

Thursday, May 22, 2025

Photos: Go Inside Press Preview for Paper Mill The Little Mermaid With Kyle Taylor Parker, Hillary Fisher, More by Andrew Gans

JoAnn M. Hunter is directing and choreographing the Disney favorite.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

Justina Machado Has Lived All the Themes of Real Women Have Curves: The Musical by Andrew Gans

She never intended to do musical theatre, and now she's a 2025 Tony nominee.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

Floyd Collins, Death Becomes Her, Dead Outlaw, More Will Be Part of May 23 Ham4Ham Concert by Andrew Gans

The free "show before the show" series has returned to the steps of Broadway's Richard Rodgers Theatre to celebrate the 2025 Tony nominees.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

Listen to Christine Allado Sing 'Journey' From Jo—The Little Women Musical by Andrew Gans

Laura Benanti, Christine Ebersole, Julian Ovenden, and more are featured on the upcoming recording of the new musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM
Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Photos: Go Inside Record-Breaking Broadway Bets Poker Tournament by Andrew Gans

Tom Francis, Conrad Ricamora, and more attended the Broadway Cares fundraiser at Sardi's.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:03PM

J. Harrison Ghee, Beth Leavel, Santino Fontana, Katie Finneran, More Set for Hello, Dolly! at Carnegie Hall by Andrew Gans

Lee Roy Reams will host the upcoming benefit performance for Off-Broadway's Transport Group.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:03PM

Red Bull Theater's The Imaginary Invalid Begins Off-Broadway May 21 by Andrew Gans

Jesse Berger directs Jeffrey Hatcher's adaptation of the Molière classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:49PM

Bianca Marroquín, Rob McClure, Ephraim Sykes, More Will Lead Ogunquit Guys and Dolls by Andrew Gans

Al Blackstone will direct and choreograph the classic American musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM

David Josefsberg, Nathaniel Hackmann, More Will Join Back to the Future: The Musical Tour by Andrew Gans

The tour of the Broadway musical is currently playing Durham, North Carolina.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM
Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Joseph Hayward Named Producing Artistic Director of Off-Broadway's York Theatre by Andrew Gans

Hayward had recently held the position of interim producing artistic director.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:12PM

Rashad V. Chambers Named Executive Director of The New York City Gay Men’s Chorus by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning Broadway producer succeeds John Carrion.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:09PM

4-Person The Streetcar Project Will Play Colorado and New Jersey by Andrew Gans

The production presents the complete, unabridged text of Tennessee Williams' A Streetcar Named Desire with no props or set.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:06PM

Brandon Espinoza Replaces Mauricio Martínez in Upcoming Joy: A New True Musical by Andrew Gans

& Juliet star Betsy Wolfe will lead the Off-Broadway musical about Miracle Mop inventor and businesswoman Joy Mangano.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:44PM

Lea Salonga's North American Concert Tour Will Play NYC, San Diego, Miami, Dallas, More by Andrew Gans

Stage, Screen and Everything In Between will feature songs from Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends, Miss Saigon, Mulan, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

See Who's Starring in Off-Broadway's Father Anonymous by Andrew Gans

Joshua Koehn will direct Robert Blecker's new play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM

Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for London Revival of Evita, Starring Rachel Zegler and Diego Andres Rodriguez by Andrew Gans

2025 Tony nominee Jamie Lloyd is directing the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM

See Who's Singing Work of Fats Waller and Duke Ellington in NYC Concerts by Andrew Gans

Deborah Grace Winer will host Fats and The Duke.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM

Gianna Harris Will Be Broadway's New Juliet in & Juliet; TikTok Vocal Coach Cheryl Porter to Also Join Cast by Andrew Gans

The long-running, hit jukebox musical continues at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:33AM

Robyn Hurder, Kevin Csolak, Buena Vista Social Club, More Are Winners of 2025 Chita Rivera Awards by Andrew Gans

Ben Vereen was also presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:33AM

World Premiere of Cracked Open Opens Off-Broadway May 20 by Andrew Gans

Gail Kriegel's new play follows a family affected by mental illness.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42AM
Monday, May 19, 2025

Susan Stroman Will Lead 25th Anniversary Celebration of Center Stage Film by Andrew Gans

The celebration of the 2000 dance film will be available in person at Open Jar Studios and virtually.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:12PM

Video: Watch Simon Lipkin and Cast of London's Oliver! Perform 'You've Got to Pick a Pocket or Two' by Andrew Gans

The company of Cameron Mackintosh's West End revival were recently featured on Britain's Got Talent.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33PM

Norbert Leo Butz, Elizabeth Stanley, James T. Lane, More Set for Reading of Time Stops Musical Reading by Andrew Gans

Chad Larabee will direct the new work from Brett Boles and Bonnie Logan.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM
Friday, May 16, 2025

Photos: Sunset Blvd. Star Nicole Scherzinger Joins the Walls of Sardi's by Andrew Gans

Director Jamie Lloyd and the Sunset Blvd cast were also there to celebrate the new Tony nominee.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:12PM

Jennifer Simard Has a Memento From Her Late Mom That She Brings Onstage Every Night in Death Becomes Her by Andrew Gans

The talented comedian has picked up her third Tony nomination.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:33PM

Conrad Ricamora, Hank Azaria, David Yazbek, More Will Be Part of Broadway Bets at Sardi's by Andrew Gans

The Broadway Cares fundraiser features a poker tournament for all levels and other casino games.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:48PM

How Lighting Designer Jack Knowles Transformed Sunset Blvd's Minimalist Space by Andrew Gans

The 2025 Tony nominee on creating "the impression of something when there is nothing."

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM

Cady Huffman, Ally Bonino, Tiffany Mann, More Set for For Love or Funny Musical Readings by Andrew Gans

Ashley Rodbro directs the new musical that reimagines The Three Stooges as a trio of sisters.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM

Video: Watch Ryan McCartan Sing 'For Her' From The Great Gatsby by Andrew Gans

The musical, based on the F. Scott Fitzgerald novel, continues at the Broadway Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Video: Mare Winningham Sings 'Like a Rolling Stone' From Upcoming PBS Broadcast of Girl From the North Country by Andrew Gans

Conor McPherson and Bob Dylan's Broadway musical will premiere later this month via Great Performances.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM
Thursday, May 15, 2025

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Ali Louis Bourzgui and Myra Molloy in Broadway's Hadestown by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning Best Musical continues at the Walter Kerr Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:02PM