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Sunday, June 18, 2023

2023 Tony Winners Alex Newell and J. Harrison Ghee Are Part of Broadway Bares: Pleasure Park June 18 by Andrew Gans

Laya Barak again directs the Broadway Cares fundraiser, featuring over 190 dancers and special guests, at the Hammerstein Ballroom.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM

Saturday, June 17, 2023

Sarna Lapine-Directed Into the Woods, Starring Lisa Howard, Begins at the Guthrie June 17 by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM

James T. Lane Is a Triple Threat Off-Broadway Beginning June 17 by Andrew Gans

Kenny Ingram directs the solo show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM

Friday, June 16, 2023

Lorna Courtney, Crystal Lucas-Perry, NaTasha Yvette Williams, More Set for Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth Concert by Andrew Gans

Michael James Scott will host the free event in Times Square, presented by The Broadway League's Black to Broadway Initiative.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:55PM

J. Harrison Ghee, Tituss Burgess, More Will Join Bryan Carter for Jazz at Pride Concerts by Andrew Gans

The celebration will play Dizzy’s Club and will also be live streamed.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:19PM

How to Get Discount Tix for New Broadway Musical Here Lies Love by Andrew Gans

Previews of the David Byrne and Fatboy Slim musical begin June 17 at the Broadway Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07PM

See Who's Joining Caissie Levy and Trevor Dion Nicholas in London Premiere of Next to Normal by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:04AM

Complete Cast and Creative Team Announced for Regent's Park's La Cage aux Folles by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM

Some Like It Hot Star Adrianna Hicks' Advice to Aspiring Performers: 'Shine Your Light' by Andrew Gans

The actor plays Sugar in the new musical, and originated the role of Catherine of Aragon in Six on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM

Thursday, June 15, 2023

2023 Tony Winners Alex Newell and J. Harrison Ghee Will Be Part of Broadway Bares: Pleasure Park; More Guests Announced by Andrew Gans

Laya Barak again directs the Broadway Cares fundraiser.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:33PM

See Who's Joining Ramin Karimloo in Italian Premiere of The Phantom of the Opera by Andrew Gans

Federico Bellone will direct the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, which will also play France's Opéra de Monte-Carlo.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:04PM

Kimberly Akimbo, Some Like It Hot, Shucked, & Juliet, More Set for Broadway in Bryant Park Season by Andrew Gans

The free lunchtime summer series, presented by iHeartMedia's 106.7 Lite FM, will kick off in July.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13PM

Karis Anderson and Elesha Paul Moses Will Share Title Role in London's Tina—The Tina Turner Musical by Andrew Gans

A host of other cast changes have been announced for the hit biomusical at the Aldwych.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:07AM

See Who's Joining Roman Banks in National Tour of MJ the Musical; Complete Cast Announced by Andrew Gans

The tour of the Broadway hit will launch in August at Broadway in Chicago’s James M. Nederlander Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:07AM

Annette Bening Succeeds Brian Stokes Mitchell as Chair of the Board of Entertainment Community Fund by Andrew Gans

Mitchell will continue to serve the Fund as a Trustee and Chair of the newly formed Leadership Council.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:55AM

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Cast Complete for World Premiere of In Dreams Musical, Starring Lena Hall and Oliver Tompsett by Andrew Gans

The Broadway-aimed musical, featuring a score of Roy Orbison hits, will begin performances in July at the Leeds Playhouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:19PM

Photos: Get a 1st Look at New York Return of Notre Dame de Paris by Andrew Gans

Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the international hit will play Lincoln Center's David H. Koch Theater beginning June 22.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:07PM

Bebe Neuwirth to Host Actors' Equity Foundation Awards, Honoring Brian Stokes Mitchell, Alex Newell, Bonnie Milligan, More by Andrew Gans

The upcoming ceremony at the New York offices of Actors’ Equity Association will also be live streamed.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33PM

Broadway's Lunt-Fontanne Theatre Will Dim Its Lights in Memory of Tina Turner by Andrew Gans

The Grammy-winning music icon passed away May 24 at the age of 83.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM

Kerry Ellis and Maiya Quansah-Breed Will Play Princess Diana in Reimagined London Premiere of Diana: The Musical by Andrew Gans

The concert version of the Broadway musical will play the Eventim Apollo in December.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM

Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Signature's 2024 Season to Feature Works by Dominique Morisseau, Sarah Ruhl, and Dave Malloy by Andrew Gans

Directors include Steve H. Broadnax III, Will Davis, and Annie Tippe.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:07PM

Laura Benanti, J Savage, Tamika Sonja Lawrence, More Will Join the Skivvies at Joe's Pub by Andrew Gans

Nick Cearley and Lauren Molina will lead the evening at the Public Theater's cabaret space.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:13PM

Alfonso Ribeiro Will Host PBS' A Capitol Fourth, Featuring Adrienne Warren, Cast of A Beautiful Noise, More by Andrew Gans

Warren will pay tribute to the late Grammy winner Tina Turner.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33PM

'No Day But Today': Check Out Photos and Video of Paper Mill Playhouse's Rent by Andrew Gans

Zi Alikhan directs the Pulitzer Prize-winning Jonathan Larson musical at the New Jersey venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:25AM

Monday, June 12, 2023

Sunday, June 11, 2023

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All stories by Andrew Gans on BroadwayStars

2023 Tony Winners Alex Newell and J. Harrison Ghee Are Part of Broadway Bares: Pleasure Park June 18 by Andrew Gans

Sarna Lapine-Directed Into the Woods, Starring Lisa Howard, Begins at the Guthrie June 17 by Andrew Gans

James T. Lane Is a Triple Threat Off-Broadway Beginning June 17 by Andrew Gans

Lorna Courtney, Crystal Lucas-Perry, NaTasha Yvette Williams, More Set for Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth Concert by Andrew Gans

J. Harrison Ghee, Tituss Burgess, More Will Join Bryan Carter for Jazz at Pride Concerts by Andrew Gans

How to Get Discount Tix for New Broadway Musical Here Lies Love by Andrew Gans

See Who's Joining Caissie Levy and Trevor Dion Nicholas in London Premiere of Next to Normal by Andrew Gans

Complete Cast and Creative Team Announced for Regent's Park's La Cage aux Folles by Andrew Gans

Some Like It Hot Star Adrianna Hicks' Advice to Aspiring Performers: 'Shine Your Light' by Andrew Gans

2023 Tony Winners Alex Newell and J. Harrison Ghee Will Be Part of Broadway Bares: Pleasure Park; More Guests Announced by Andrew Gans

See Who's Joining Ramin Karimloo in Italian Premiere of The Phantom of the Opera by Andrew Gans

Kimberly Akimbo, Some Like It Hot, Shucked, & Juliet, More Set for Broadway in Bryant Park Season by Andrew Gans

Karis Anderson and Elesha Paul Moses Will Share Title Role in London's Tina—The Tina Turner Musical by Andrew Gans

See Who's Joining Roman Banks in National Tour of MJ the Musical; Complete Cast Announced by Andrew Gans

Annette Bening Succeeds Brian Stokes Mitchell as Chair of the Board of Entertainment Community Fund by Andrew Gans

Cast Complete for World Premiere of In Dreams Musical, Starring Lena Hall and Oliver Tompsett by Andrew Gans

Photos: Get a 1st Look at New York Return of Notre Dame de Paris by Andrew Gans

Bebe Neuwirth to Host Actors' Equity Foundation Awards, Honoring Brian Stokes Mitchell, Alex Newell, Bonnie Milligan, More by Andrew Gans

Broadway's Lunt-Fontanne Theatre Will Dim Its Lights in Memory of Tina Turner by Andrew Gans

Kerry Ellis and Maiya Quansah-Breed Will Play Princess Diana in Reimagined London Premiere of Diana: The Musical by Andrew Gans

Signature's 2024 Season to Feature Works by Dominique Morisseau, Sarah Ruhl, and Dave Malloy by Andrew Gans

Laura Benanti, J Savage, Tamika Sonja Lawrence, More Will Join the Skivvies at Joe's Pub by Andrew Gans

Alfonso Ribeiro Will Host PBS' A Capitol Fourth, Featuring Adrienne Warren, Cast of A Beautiful Noise, More by Andrew Gans

'No Day But Today': Check Out Photos and Video of Paper Mill Playhouse's Rent by Andrew Gans

Tony Awards Ratings: Numbers Up for 76th Annual Ceremony on CBS by Andrew Gans

Bonnie Milligan On What Her Tony Win Means for Body Positivity on Broadway by Andrew Gans

Lauren Patten, T. Oliver Reid, More Are Part of Night of a Thousand Judys Concert June 12 by Andrew Gans

Charlotte d'Amboise Returns to Broadway's Chicago June 12 by Andrew Gans

J. Harrison Ghee Wins 2023 Tony for Best Leading Actor in a Musical by Andrew Gans

Victoria Clark Wins 2023 Tony for Best Leading Actress in a Musical by Andrew Gans

Melissa Etheridge: My Window Will Play Limited Broadway Engagement by Andrew Gans