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Friday, May 5, 2023

How Meeting Harold Prince Eventually Led 2023 Tony Nominee Beowulf Boritt to New York, New York by Andrew Gans

The Tony winner is the scenic and co-projection designer for the new musical, nominated for nine Tony Awards.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

Thursday, May 4, 2023

Broadway's Tony-Winning The Lion King Readies for Milestone Performance by Andrew Gans

The long-running, family-friendly Disney musical continues at the Minskoff Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

Check Out Photos of Skid Row's Latest Denizens as Joy Woods Joins Matt Doyle and More in Little Shop of Horrors by Andrew Gans

The Off-Broadway revival of the Alan Menken and Howard Ashman musical continues at the Westside Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM

Check Out Who's Joining the Skivvies for The Comeback Tour by Andrew Gans

Nick Cearley and Lauren Molina will lead the evening at the Midnight Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02PM

See Who's Starring in the Muny's Summer Production of West Side Story by Andrew Gans

Rob Ruggiero will direct the classic musical at the St. Louis venue with Jerome Robbins' choreography reproduced by Parker Esse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM

Watch Cast of Signature's Sweeney Todd Perform 'The Ballad of Sweeney Todd' by Andrew Gans

Sarna Lapine will direct the Tony-winning Stephen Sondheim musical starring Nathaniel Stampley and Bryonha Marie.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM

Broadway Bares: Pleasure Park to Feature Over 190 Dancers and Broadway Guests by Andrew Gans

Laya Barak will again direct the Broadway Cares fundraiser at the Hammerstein Ballroom.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM

Wednesday, May 3, 2023

André De Shields, Roberta Flack, More Will Be Honored by Music Conservatory of Westchester by Andrew Gans

Christopher Sieber will host the benefit with a performance by Nikki Renée Daniels.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:32PM

Cast Set for Staged Reading of New Musical Miss Foxhole 1975 by Andrew Gans

Kari Hayter will direct the new work from Joe DiPietro, Ryan O’Connell, and Val Vigoda.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:32PM

Ana Villafañe, Joel Perez, Martín Solá, More Set for Concert Reading of Azul: A Bilingual Musical by Andrew Gans

Tatiana Pandiani, Melis Aker, and Jacinta Clusellas penned the new work.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:32PM

Goodbye Ruthie II: Watch The Phantom of the Opera's Broadway Chandelier Take Its Final Journey by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning Andrew Lloyd Webber musical played its last performance at Broadway's Majestic April 16.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

Race: The Movie: The Play Makes Off-Broadway Debut at SoHo Playhouse Starting May 3 by Andrew Gans

Dean Edwards and Bret Raybould star in the slapstick spoof.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM

West End Transfer of Bleak Expectations Begins May 3 by Andrew Gans

Caroline Leslie directs Mark Evans' Charles Dickens mashup.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM

Tuesday, May 2, 2023

See Who's Starring in London World Premiere of Trevor Nunn-Directed The Third Man Musical by Andrew Gans

The new musical features music by George Fenton, a book by Christopher Hampton, and lyrics by Don Black.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM

The Motive and the Cue, About Richard Burton Hamlet, Opens at London's National May 2 by Andrew Gans

Sam Mendes directs the Jack Thorne play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM

Joy Woods Returns to Skid Row as Audrey May 2 in Off-Broadway's Little Shop of Horrors; Watch Her 'Suddenly Seymour' by Andrew Gans

The SIX: The Musical star originated the role of Chiffon in the current revival at the Westside Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM

Monday, May 1, 2023

Mamma Mia! I Have a Dream Reality Series Will Cast New Leads in West End Hit by Andrew Gans

Among the judges are Olivier winner Amber Riley and Frozen star Samantha Barks.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:02PM

Jessica Phillips, Analise Scarpaci, Jennifer Fouché, More Cast in Reading of New Musical Born Country by Andrew Gans

Kenneth Ferrone directs the country-themed musical following a Nashville-bound mother and daughter.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:32PM

Al Hirschfeld Exhibit Extends at Museum of Broadway by Andrew Gans

Three special programs created in conjunction with The Al Hirschfeld Foundation will also be presented.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:32PM

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, D’Arcy Carden, Jodie Comer, More Are 2023 Theatre World Award Winners by Andrew Gans

Winners of the Dorothy Loudon Award and the special honorees have also been announced.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:03PM

Bryonha Marie, Mamie Parris, James T. Lane, More Will Star in Muny Sister Act by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

Megan Hilty, Lillias White, Michael Urie, Jim Caruso, More Celebrate Barry Manilow May 1 at Carnegie Hall by Andrew Gans

This One’s for You: The Music of Barry Manilow also features The New York Pops.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36AM

Wicked Star Brittney Johnson Makes Solo NYC Concert Debut May 1 by Andrew Gans

The evening features arrangements and music direction by James Sampliner.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36AM

Saturday, April 29, 2023

World Premiere of Michael Shayan's Avaaz, Directed by Moritz von Stuelpnagel, Begins April 29 by Andrew Gans

The production plays South Coast Repertory in Costa Mesa, California.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM

World Premiere of An American Tail Stage Musical Opens at Children's Theatre Company April 29 by Andrew Gans

The musical based on the animated film features a book and lyrics by Band's Visit writer Itamar Moses and a score by Michael Mahler and Alan Schmuckler.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM

Friday, April 28, 2023

Thursday, April 27, 2023

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All stories by Andrew Gans on BroadwayStars

How Meeting Harold Prince Eventually Led 2023 Tony Nominee Beowulf Boritt to New York, New York by Andrew Gans

Broadway's Tony-Winning The Lion King Readies for Milestone Performance by Andrew Gans

Check Out Photos of Skid Row's Latest Denizens as Joy Woods Joins Matt Doyle and More in Little Shop of Horrors by Andrew Gans

Check Out Who's Joining the Skivvies for The Comeback Tour by Andrew Gans

See Who's Starring in the Muny's Summer Production of West Side Story by Andrew Gans

Watch Cast of Signature's Sweeney Todd Perform 'The Ballad of Sweeney Todd' by Andrew Gans

Broadway Bares: Pleasure Park to Feature Over 190 Dancers and Broadway Guests by Andrew Gans

André De Shields, Roberta Flack, More Will Be Honored by Music Conservatory of Westchester by Andrew Gans

Cast Set for Staged Reading of New Musical Miss Foxhole 1975 by Andrew Gans

Ana Villafañe, Joel Perez, Martín Solá, More Set for Concert Reading of Azul: A Bilingual Musical by Andrew Gans

Goodbye Ruthie II: Watch The Phantom of the Opera's Broadway Chandelier Take Its Final Journey by Andrew Gans

Race: The Movie: The Play Makes Off-Broadway Debut at SoHo Playhouse Starting May 3 by Andrew Gans

West End Transfer of Bleak Expectations Begins May 3 by Andrew Gans

See Who's Starring in London World Premiere of Trevor Nunn-Directed The Third Man Musical by Andrew Gans

The Motive and the Cue, About Richard Burton Hamlet, Opens at London's National May 2 by Andrew Gans

Joy Woods Returns to Skid Row as Audrey May 2 in Off-Broadway's Little Shop of Horrors; Watch Her 'Suddenly Seymour' by Andrew Gans

Mamma Mia! I Have a Dream Reality Series Will Cast New Leads in West End Hit by Andrew Gans

Jessica Phillips, Analise Scarpaci, Jennifer Fouché, More Cast in Reading of New Musical Born Country by Andrew Gans

Al Hirschfeld Exhibit Extends at Museum of Broadway by Andrew Gans

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, D’Arcy Carden, Jodie Comer, More Are 2023 Theatre World Award Winners by Andrew Gans

Bryonha Marie, Mamie Parris, James T. Lane, More Will Star in Muny Sister Act by Andrew Gans

Megan Hilty, Lillias White, Michael Urie, Jim Caruso, More Celebrate Barry Manilow May 1 at Carnegie Hall by Andrew Gans

Wicked Star Brittney Johnson Makes Solo NYC Concert Debut May 1 by Andrew Gans

World Premiere of Michael Shayan's Avaaz, Directed by Moritz von Stuelpnagel, Begins April 29 by Andrew Gans

World Premiere of An American Tail Stage Musical Opens at Children's Theatre Company April 29 by Andrew Gans

Watch Kristin Chenoweth, Bernadette Peters, Sutton Foster, More Celebrate Carol Burnett in Song by Andrew Gans

Dave Willetts Will Sub for Michael Ball Mondays in West End Revival of Aspects of Love by Andrew Gans

The Time Rob Bowman Got a Late-Night Phone Call From a 'Sobbing and Weeping' Elaine Stritch by Andrew Gans

Zachary Noah Piser, Jordan Barrow, Leana Rae Concepcion, Olivia Lux, More Cast in Paper Mill Rent by Andrew Gans

James T. Lane's Solo Show, Triple Threat, Sets Off-Broadway Premiere by Andrew Gans

Nik Alexander, Dan Amboyer, Candy Buckley, Tom Story Join Barrington Cabaret; Cast Complete by Andrew Gans