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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Joshua Henry Will Host Broadway Inspirational Voices Concert Featuring Emilie Kouatchou, J. Harrison Ghee, More by Andrew Gans

Hope in Harmony will also honor Audra McDonald, Ayodele Casel, and Marc Shaiman.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:49AM
Monday, August 21, 2023

Photos: Betty Who Rehearses for Broadway Debut in Hadestown by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning musical continues at the Walter Kerr Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:19PM

Josh Groban Temporarily Out of Broadway's Sweeney Todd Due to COVID by Andrew Gans

The actor was Tony-nominated for his performance in the current revival at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:43PM

See Who's Starring in Off-Broadway World Premiere of Bite Me by Andrew Gans

Eliana Pipes' high school-set drama will be directed by Rebecca Martínez.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:49PM

20 Broadway Shows Set for Curtain Up! LIVE From Broadway Concert, Finale of 2023 Curtain Up Broadway Festival by Andrew Gans

Sponsored by Prudential, the three-day outdoor event culminates in a free star-studded, live concert (which will be broadcast live on WABC).

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:07PM

Cast Complete for North American Tour of Mean Girls Musical by Andrew Gans

The tour of the Tina Fey-Jeff Richmond-Nell Benjamin musical will open in September in Syracuse, New York.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM

The Outsiders Musical Will Arrive on Broadway in Spring 2024 by Andrew Gans

The musical adaptation of the novel and film made its world premiere earlier this year at the La Jolla Playhouse directed by Danya Taymor.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:33AM

Adam Pascal, Frances Mayli McCann, Joaquin Pedro Valdes, More Star in Death Note the Musical Concerts August 21–22 by Andrew Gans

Nick Winston directs and choreographs the Frank Wildhorn, Jack Murphy, and Ivan Menchell musical at the London Palladium.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM
Sunday, August 20, 2023

Broadway's Hadestown Offers Its 1st Autism-Friendly Performance August 20 by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning musical joined forces with TDF for the matinee at the Walter Kerr Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:25AM
Saturday, August 19, 2023

Shia LaBeouf to Star in World Premiere of David Mamet Play by Andrew Gans

Henry Johnson will play a limited run in California next month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:19PM

Emmy-Winning Star of Stage and Screen Ron Cephas Jones Dies at 66 by Andrew Gans

Mr. Jones was also Tony-nominated for his performance in Clyde's.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:13PM

Stephen Bogardus, Lauren Ward, Lana Gordon, More Star in World Premiere of On Cedar Street Musical, Opening August 19 by Andrew Gans

The new musical has a book by Emily Mann, music by Lucy Simon and Carmel Dean, and lyrics by Susan Birkenhead.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:25AM
Friday, August 18, 2023

Design Team Announced for BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical, Premiering in Chicago by Andrew Gans

Tickets are now on sale for the new musical penned by David Foster, Susan Birkenhead, and Bob Martin.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:07PM

Photos: Members of Theatre Community Join Writers Guild for Playwrights Picket by Andrew Gans

The Dramatists Guild collaborated on the event supporting the ongoing strike and the many playwrights who are WGA members.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19PM

Why Nasia Thomas Is Grateful for the Times She Didn't Land a Role by Andrew Gans

She currently plays Anna of Cleves in SIX and true to the show's ethos, she doesn't believe in competition, only celebration.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:55AM

Mandy Patinkin to Play London's West End by Andrew Gans

The Tony winner will be seen at the Lyric Theatre this fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:55AM

Vina Morales Will Play Limited Run in Broadway's Here Lies Love by Andrew Gans

The Filipino actor will step into the part currently played by Tony winner Lea Salonga.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:55AM

Check Out Photos of Erin Davie and Mark Evans in Signature's The Bridges of Madison County by Andrew Gans

Ethan Heard directs the Jason Robert Brown-Marsha Norman musical at the Virginia venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:19AM
Thursday, August 17, 2023

Tour of Disney's Frozen Welcomes New Cast Members by Andrew Gans

The company is led by Caroline Bowman as Elsa and Lauren Nicole Chapman as Anna.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:33PM

Playwrights Horizons Commissions New Works From Jordan E. Cooper, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, Antoinette Chinonye Nwandu, More by Andrew Gans

The Off-Broadway theatre company partners with several foundations to support artists at various stages in their careers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:43AM

Stars in the House to Celebrate 20th Anniversary of Todd Graff's Camp Film in Live Stream by Andrew Gans

Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley will host the evening to support the Entertainment Community Fund.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:37AM

Video: Watch Highlights of The Bridges of Madison County, Starring Kate Baldwin and Nicholas Rodriguez by Andrew Gans

Hunter Foster directs the Jason Robert Brown-Marsha Norman musical at the Bucks County Playhouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:25AM

See Who's Joining Kristin Scott Thomas and Lily James in London World Premiere of Lyonesse by Andrew Gans

Ian Rickson will direct the new work from Penelope Skinner.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:25AM

Cast Complete for London Premiere of Lynn Nottage's Clyde's by Andrew Gans

Lynette Linton will direct the production at the Donmar Warehouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:43AM
Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Check Out Photos of Bradley Cooper as Leonard Bernstein in Maestro Film by Andrew Gans

The Netflix film, co-starring Carey Mulligan, arrives in November.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:37PM

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Stephen Bogardus, Lana Gordon, Lauren Ward, More in World Premiere of On Cedar Street Musical by Andrew Gans

The new musical has a book by Emily Mann, music by Lucy Simon and Carmel Dean, and lyrics by Susan Birkenhead.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:25PM

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Christopher Jackson, Freestyle Love Supreme Set for Public Theater's A Brief Intermission by Andrew Gans

The one-night-only event will mark the final performance at Central Park's Delacorte prior to its temporary closing.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:19PM

Jason Robert Brown and Taylor Mac's Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil Musical to Premiere at the Goodman by Andrew Gans

Rob Ashford will direct the 2024 production at the Chicago venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:43PM

Broadway's Moulin Rouge! The Musical Will Welcome a New Santiago by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning musical continues at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07PM

John Gore Foundation Donates $5 Million to Entertainment Community Fund for Rita Moreno Arts Building by Andrew Gans

The Fund is continuing construction on the $135 million housing and community arts project, which will also include The Cicely Tyson Residential Building.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:07AM

'With One Look': Watch 1st Trailer for London Revival of Sunset Boulevard, Starring Nicole Scherzinger by Andrew Gans

The revival of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, directed by Jamie Lloyd, begins in September.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:19AM

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