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Wednesday, August 9, 2023

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

Photos: Check Out the New Cast of West End Hamilton, Starring Declan Spaine by Andrew Gans

Lin-Manuel Miranda's Pulitzer Prize-winning musical continues at London's Victoria Palace Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:55AM

Angelina Jolie Joins Producing Team of Broadway-Aimed New Musical The Outsiders 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 09:13AM

Watch Anastacia McCleskey and Lindsay Heather Pearce Belt Out 'Take Me or Leave Me' in Muny Rent by Andrew Gans

The Pulitzer Prize-winning Jonathan Larson musical plays the St. Louis venue through August 10.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:13AM

Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Cast Set for Bedlam's Off-Broadway Production of Tom Stoppard's Arcadia by Andrew Gans

Eric Tucker will direct the five-week engagement this fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:07PM

Broadway Grosses Analysis: New Musicals Here Lies Love and Back to the Future Enjoy Record-Breaking Weeks by Andrew Gans

And, the long-running Disney hit The Lion King continues to roar at the box office, taking in over $2 million.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:49PM

Adam Jacobs, Kristolyn Lloyd, Kate Rockwell, More Set for Carnegie Hall Veterans Day Event by Andrew Gans

November 1918: The Great War and The Great Gatsby will be narrated by historian John Monsky.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:07PM

'Seasons of Love': Check Out Photos of Muny Rent, Starring Lincoln Clauss, Ashley De La Rosa, Anastacia McCleskey, More by Andrew Gans

The Pulitzer Prize-winning Jonathan Larson musical plays the St. Louis venue through August 10.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:49AM

Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for National Theatre Return of The Father and the Assassin by Andrew Gans

Indhu Rubasingham directs Anupama Chandrasekhar’s gripping play about the murder of Mahatma Gandhi.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:04AM

Original Six Star Brittney Mack to Make Solo Concert Debut; Evening Will Also Be Live Streamed by Andrew Gans

Mack created the role of Anna of Cleves in the hit Broadway musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:25AM

'We Are What We Are': Regent's Park's La Cage aux Folles Opens August 8 by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:34AM

Monday, August 7, 2023

Photos: Sutton Foster and Darren Criss Dazzle at Broadway and Vine Concerts by Andrew Gans

The concert series will continue with Erika Henningsen, Natalie Tenenbaum, Brooke Shields, Julian Ovenden, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:37PM

'A Little More Mascara': Get a 1st Look at Regent's Park's La Cage aux Folles in New Photos by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:55AM

Watch Highlights From Opening Night of Muny Rent, Starring Lincoln Clauss, Ashley De La Rosa, Anastacia McCleskey, More by Andrew Gans

The Pulitzer Prize-winning Jonathan Larson musical plays the St. Louis venue through August 10.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:19AM

Sydney Lemmon and Peter Friedman to Star in World Premiere of Psychological Thriller Job Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Michael Herwitz will direct the new play from Max Wolf Friedlich.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:43AM

Billy Porter Joins Producing Team for World Premiere of Billy Strayhorn: Something to Live For Musical by Andrew Gans

Co-creator Kent Gash will direct the musical at the Pittsburgh Public Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM

Eden Espinosa, Tamika Lawrence, Marty Thomas, More Belt Out Celine Dion Hits August 7 by Andrew Gans

Part of the Broadway Sings series, the evening is presented at Sony Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13AM

Friday, August 4, 2023

Lin-Manuel Miranda Penning Stage Musical Adaptation of The Warriors by Andrew Gans

Sol Yurick’s 1965 novel was subsequently adapted for the screen in 1979.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:43PM

See Who's Honoring Sheldon Harnick in Upcoming TV Tribute by Andrew Gans

Mr. Harnick, one of the most beloved lyricists in the American theatre, passed away in June at the age of 99.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:13PM

Check Out the Future of London's Back to the Future in These New Rehearsal Photos by Andrew Gans

The hit musical, which just opened at Broadway's Winter Garden, will soon welcome several new cast members to the West End's Adelphi.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:25AM

Cast Set for 30th Anniversary Production of Gay Coming-of-Age Play, Beautiful Thing by Andrew Gans

Anthony Simpson-Pike will direct Jonathan Harvey's play, which will launch a limited U.K. tour in September.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:49AM

Emily Skinner, Lesli Margherita, Alan H. Green, More Set for Reading of New Musical Stage Mother by Andrew Gans

Forestburgh Playhouse's In the Works~In the Woods Festival will also include a staged reading of a new play by Douglas Lyons and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:19AM

Kevin Cahoon May Have Been Tony-Nominated For Shucked, But He's Still Waiting For a Big Break by Andrew Gans

The comedic actor may be on Broadway, but he was actually inspired by rodeo clowns.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:37AM

Lincoln Clauss, Ashley De La Rosa, Anastacia McCleskey, More Star in Muny Rent Beginning August 4 by Andrew Gans

The Pulitzer Prize-winning Jonathan Larson musical plays the St. Louis venue through August 10.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13AM

Shereen Pimentel, Mauricio Martínez, More Join Larson Grant Winner Jaime Lozano for Free Concert at Lincoln Center August 4 by Andrew Gans

Lozano will share stories and songs from his many projects during the evening at the David Rubenstein Atrium.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13AM

Thursday, August 3, 2023

Audra McDonald, Billy Porter, Vanessa Williams, More Will Perform at Black Theatre United's Inaugural Gala by Andrew Gans

A Salute to Broadway Legends: Past, Present, and Future will be held at the Ziegfeld Ballroom.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:55AM

Cast Complete for Muny Sister Act, Starring Bryonha Marie, Mamie Parris, James T. Lane, More by Andrew Gans

Denis Jones will direct and choreograph the production at the St. Louis venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:37AM

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All stories by Andrew Gans on BroadwayStars

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

Photos: Check Out the New Cast of West End Hamilton, Starring Declan Spaine by Andrew Gans

Angelina Jolie Joins Producing Team of Broadway-Aimed New Musical The Outsiders by Andrew Gans

Watch Anastacia McCleskey and Lindsay Heather Pearce Belt Out 'Take Me or Leave Me' in Muny Rent by Andrew Gans

Cast Set for Bedlam's Off-Broadway Production of Tom Stoppard's Arcadia by Andrew Gans

Broadway Grosses Analysis: New Musicals Here Lies Love and Back to the Future Enjoy Record-Breaking Weeks by Andrew Gans

Adam Jacobs, Kristolyn Lloyd, Kate Rockwell, More Set for Carnegie Hall Veterans Day Event by Andrew Gans

'Seasons of Love': Check Out Photos of Muny Rent, Starring Lincoln Clauss, Ashley De La Rosa, Anastacia McCleskey, More by Andrew Gans

Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for National Theatre Return of The Father and the Assassin by Andrew Gans

Original Six Star Brittney Mack to Make Solo Concert Debut; Evening Will Also Be Live Streamed by Andrew Gans

'We Are What We Are': Regent's Park's La Cage aux Folles Opens August 8 by Andrew Gans

Photos: Sutton Foster and Darren Criss Dazzle at Broadway and Vine Concerts by Andrew Gans

'A Little More Mascara': Get a 1st Look at Regent's Park's La Cage aux Folles in New Photos by Andrew Gans

Watch Highlights From Opening Night of Muny Rent, Starring Lincoln Clauss, Ashley De La Rosa, Anastacia McCleskey, More by Andrew Gans

Sydney Lemmon and Peter Friedman to Star in World Premiere of Psychological Thriller Job Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Billy Porter Joins Producing Team for World Premiere of Billy Strayhorn: Something to Live For Musical by Andrew Gans

Eden Espinosa, Tamika Lawrence, Marty Thomas, More Belt Out Celine Dion Hits August 7 by Andrew Gans

Lin-Manuel Miranda Penning Stage Musical Adaptation of The Warriors by Andrew Gans

See Who's Honoring Sheldon Harnick in Upcoming TV Tribute by Andrew Gans

Check Out the Future of London's Back to the Future in These New Rehearsal Photos by Andrew Gans

Cast Set for 30th Anniversary Production of Gay Coming-of-Age Play, Beautiful Thing by Andrew Gans

Emily Skinner, Lesli Margherita, Alan H. Green, More Set for Reading of New Musical Stage Mother by Andrew Gans

Kevin Cahoon May Have Been Tony-Nominated For Shucked, But He's Still Waiting For a Big Break by Andrew Gans

Lincoln Clauss, Ashley De La Rosa, Anastacia McCleskey, More Star in Muny Rent Beginning August 4 by Andrew Gans

Shereen Pimentel, Mauricio Martínez, More Join Larson Grant Winner Jaime Lozano for Free Concert at Lincoln Center August 4 by Andrew Gans

Check Out Photos From Deaf Broadway's Company, Starring Garrett Zuercher by Andrew Gans

See Who's Starring in Off-Broadway World Premiere of Nathan Alan Davis' The Refuge Plays by Andrew Gans

Marin Ireland, Zachary James, and Erik Lochtefeld Will Star in Spain Off-Broadway for Second Stage by Andrew Gans

'I'll Cover You': Watch a Sneak Peek of Muny's Rent by Andrew Gans

Audra McDonald, Billy Porter, Vanessa Williams, More Will Perform at Black Theatre United's Inaugural Gala by Andrew Gans

Cast Complete for Muny Sister Act, Starring Bryonha Marie, Mamie Parris, James T. Lane, More by Andrew Gans