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Wednesday, August 16, 2023

'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

Video: Watch Highlights From Opening of Muny Sister Act, Starring Bryonha Marie, Mamie Parris, James T. Lane, More by Andrew Gans

Denis Jones directs and choreographs the production at the St. Louis venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:19AM

London's Back to the Future Welcomes New Company Members August 16 by Andrew Gans

The hit musical, which just opened at Broadway's Winter Garden, continues at the West End's Adelphi.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM
Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Anthony Edwards and Aria Shahghasemi Join Cast of Broadway Bow of Prayer for the French Republic by Andrew Gans

Manhattan Theatre Club is again producing Joshua Harmon's Drama Desk-winning work following its world premiere Off-Broadway last year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:33PM

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Kate Baldwin and Nicholas Rodriguez in Bucks County's The Bridges of Madison County by Andrew Gans

Hunter Foster again directs the Jason Robert Brown-Marsha Norman musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:55PM

Broadway Grosses Analysis: Good Night, Oscar Enjoys Highest-Grossing Week as Here Lies Love Nears $1 Million by Andrew Gans

Disney's long-running The Lion King again tops the list, taking in over $2 million at the Minskoff.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:49PM

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of National Tour of MJ the Musical, Starring Roman Banks by Andrew Gans

The tour of the Broadway hit is currently playing Chicago’s James M. Nederlander Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33PM

Jake Shears and Rebecca Lucy Taylor AKA Self Esteem to Join London Cast of Cabaret by Andrew Gans

The Olivier-winning production continues at the Kit Kat Club.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:04AM

Regent's Park's La Cage aux Folles Extends Run by Andrew Gans

Tim Sheader directs the Tony-winning Harvey Fierstein-Jerry Herman musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:33AM

Solea Pfeiffer Joins Cast of Broadway's Hadestown August 15 by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:25AM

Erin Davie and Mark Evans Star in Signature's The Bridges of Madison County, Opening August 15 by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:25AM
Monday, August 14, 2023

3-Day Outdoor Curtain Up Broadway Festival Sets 2023 Return by Andrew Gans

Sponsored by Prudential, the event will culminate in a finale concert broadcast live on WABC.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:25PM

Photos and Video: Watch Eva Noblezada Take Emotional Final Bow in Broadway's Hadestown by Andrew Gans

Noblezada was Tony-nominated for her work as Eurydice in the Tony-winning musical at the Walter Kerr.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07PM

Cast Complete for Broadway Premiere of Harmony by Andrew Gans

The Barry Manilow-Bruce Sussman musical begins October 18 at the Barrymore Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:25AM

Cast Complete 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 09:49AM

Caissie Levy, Trevor Dion Nicholas, Jamie Parker, More Star in London Premiere of Next to Normal Beginning August 14 by Andrew Gans

Michael Longhurst directs the Pulitzer Prize-winning Tom Kitt-Brian Yorkey musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM

Muny Sister Act, Starring Bryonha Marie, Mamie Parris, James T. Lane, More, Begins August 14 by Andrew Gans

Denis Jones directs and choreographs the production at the St. Louis venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM
Sunday, August 13, 2023

Eva Noblezada Plays Final Performance in Broadway's Hadestown August 13 by Andrew Gans

Noblezada was Tony-nominated for her work as Eurydice in the Tony-winning musical at the Walter Kerr.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM

Broadway's Brightest Lights Concert, With Megan Hilty, Michael Maliakel, Nikki Renée Daniels, More, Airs on PBS August 13 by Andrew Gans

The artists are backed by The American Pops Orchestra, conducted by Luke Frazier.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM
Saturday, August 12, 2023

Stephen Bogardus, Lana Gordon, Lauren Ward, More Star in World Premiere of On Cedar Street Musical Beginning August 12 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 11, 2023

Comedic Broadway Scene Stealer Jennifer Simard Says She Actually Prefers the Drama by Andrew Gans

The two-time Tony nominee is currently starring in the Britney Spears jukebox musical Once Upon a One More Time at the Marquis Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:19AM

Rachel Tucker to Share Role of Norma Desmond in London Sunset Boulevard With Nicole Scherzinger by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:49AM
Thursday, August 10, 2023

Broadway's Wicked Will Welcome a New Boq by Andrew Gans

The international hit musical continues at the Gershwin Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:43PM

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Riverdale Star Casey Cott and Courtney Reed in Broadway's Moulin Rouge! The Musical by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:43PM

Joaquina Kalukango, John Lloyd Young, Patina Miller, Brooke Shields to Play Café Carlyle by Andrew Gans

A host of Broadway favorites are headed to the Manhattan nightspot this fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:33PM

Photos: Take a Look at Sarna Lapine-Directed Into the Woods, Starring Lisa Howard, at the Guthrie by Andrew Gans

The Stephen Sondheim-James Lapine musical plays the Minnesota venue through August 13.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:49PM

Photos: Get a 1st Look at National Tour of MJ the Musical, Starring Roman Banks by Andrew Gans

The tour of the Broadway hit is currently playing Chicago’s James M. Nederlander Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:19AM

West End's Les Misérables Will Welcome New Leads in September by Andrew Gans

The international hit musical continues at the Sondheim Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:37AM

'No Day But Today': Muny Rent Plays Final Performance August 10 by Andrew Gans

The Pulitzer Prize-winning Jonathan Larson musical began its limited engagement at the St. Louis venue August 4.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM
Wednesday, August 9, 2023

Christine Ebersole, Norm Lewis, Andrew Rannells, More Will Celebrate Patti LuPone at York Theatre Company Gala by Andrew Gans

Producer Jamie deRoy will also be honored at the November event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:07PM

Broadway's Hadestown Will Offer Its 1st Autism-Friendly Performance by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning musical is teaming with TDF for the upcoming matinee at the Walter Kerr Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07PM

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