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Friday, April 28, 2023

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

He is the musical director and conductor for the Tony-winning revival of Chicago, the longest-running production currently on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:06AM

Thursday, April 27, 2023

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

The Pulitzer Prize-winning Jonathan Larson musical will play the New Jersey venue this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:24PM

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

Kenny Ingram will direct.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:12PM

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

Casting has also been announced for the Massachusetts theatre company's world premiere of The Happiest Man on Earth.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM

Jerry Mitchell Named Recipient of 2023 Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award by Andrew Gans

Hosted by Ariana DeBose, the 76th Annual Tony Awards will be presented June 11.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM

Watch Moulin Rouge! The Musical Star Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque Perform 'Firework' on The View by Andrew Gans

The platinum-selling singer-songwriter is currently making her Broadway debut in the Tony-winning musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Betty Buckley Returns to NBC's Law & Order: SVU April 27 by Andrew Gans

Watch a promo for the new episode featuring the Tony-winning Cats star.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Some Like It Hot Musical Sugar Plays Theatre Row Beginning April 27 by Andrew Gans

Robert W. Schneider directs with choreography by Caitlin Beck and musical direction by Miles Plant.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02AM

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque and Sophie Carmen-Jones in Broadway's Moulin Rouge! The Musical by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning musical also recently welcomed the return of Derek Klena and Ricky Rojas.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM

Check Out Photos From Signature's Benefit Reading of Eurydice, Starring Oscar Nominee Stephanie Hsu by Andrew Gans

Les Waters directed the reading of the Sarah Ruhl play as part of the Signature Gala.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:06PM

London Palladium The Wizard of Oz Finds Its Dorothy; Complete Cast Announced by Andrew Gans

The summer staging features additional songs by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

West End-Aimed I’m Every Woman—The Chaka Khan Musical to Receive Workshop This Fall by Andrew Gans

Racky Plews will direct the musical, featuring a book by screenwriter Tina Andrews.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM

Maude Apatow, Mason Alexander Park, More to Join West End Revival of Cabaret by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:48AM

Bernadette Peters, Billy Porter, and Jane Lynch Celebrate Carol Burnett in NBC Special April 26 by Andrew Gans

Julie Andrews, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Kristin Chenoweth, Sutton Foster, and Darren Criss also honor 90 Years of Laughter + Love.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM

Tuesday, April 25, 2023

Viola Davis Is Part of Brooklyn Children's Theatre Gala April 25 by Andrew Gans

The evening, celebrating the launch of the Viola Davis Summer Program, also features performances by Aisha Jackson and Manu Narayan.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM

An American Tail Stage Musical Makes World Premiere at Children's Theatre Company April 25 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 12:12AM

Monday, April 24, 2023

All Aboard! Check Out Photos From Paper Mill's Murder on the Orient Express by Andrew Gans

Casey Hushion directs Ken Ludwig's adaptation of the Agatha Christie classic at the New Jersey theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:06PM

See Who's Joining Hadestown Star Jewelle Blackman in Tomorrow Is My Turn by Andrew Gans

The evening at 54 Below will also be live streamed.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM

Beth Malone, Claybourne Elder, Ann Harada, Krysta Rodriguez Will Be Starstruck in New Musical Reading by Andrew Gans

Fun Home Tony nominee Malone, Emily Saliers of the Indigo Girls, and Mary Ann Stratton penned the musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM

Chita Rivera Says It's Actually Dolores Who Is Responsible for Her Legendary Career by Andrew Gans

Rivera recently spoke with CBS Sunday Morning's Mo Rocca about her upcoming memoir.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Victoria Clark, J. Harrison Ghee, Ben Platt, Will Swenson, More Are Part of Easter Bonnet Competition April 24-25 by Andrew Gans

After four years, the Broadway Cares fundraiser returns to Broadway's Minskoff Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

Oscar Nominee Stephanie Hsu Stars in Signature Theatre Benefit Reading of Sarah Ruhl’s Eurydice April 24 by Andrew Gans

Les Waters directs the reading as part of the Signature Gala.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

Original Nine Star Karen Akers Returns to Birdland With About Time April 24 by Andrew Gans

Expect songs by Jason Robert Brown, Cyndi Lauper, Lerner and Loewe, Maltby and Shire, Joni Mitchell, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

Titanique's Rosé Hosts Queer Extravaganza All Aboard!, Featuring Jackie Cox, Kyle Ramar Freeman, More, April 24 by Andrew Gans

The evening benefits ACLU's Drag Defense Fund.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

Sunday, April 23, 2023

Karen Ziemba, Leanne Antonio, Alex Mandell, More Star in Paper Mill's Murder on the Orient Express, Opening April 23 by Andrew Gans

Casey Hushion directs Ken Ludwig's adaptation of the Agatha Christie classic at the New Jersey theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM

Friday, April 21, 2023

Thursday, April 20, 2023

Cast Complete for Signature Theatre's Comeuppance by Andrew Gans

Eric Ting will direct the world premiere from An Octoroon playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM

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All stories by Andrew Gans on BroadwayStars

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

Jerry Mitchell Named Recipient of 2023 Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award by Andrew Gans

Watch Moulin Rouge! The Musical Star Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque Perform 'Firework' on The View by Andrew Gans

Betty Buckley Returns to NBC's Law & Order: SVU April 27 by Andrew Gans

Some Like It Hot Musical Sugar Plays Theatre Row Beginning April 27 by Andrew Gans

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque and Sophie Carmen-Jones in Broadway's Moulin Rouge! The Musical by Andrew Gans

Check Out Photos From Signature's Benefit Reading of Eurydice, Starring Oscar Nominee Stephanie Hsu by Andrew Gans

London Palladium The Wizard of Oz Finds Its Dorothy; Complete Cast Announced by Andrew Gans

West End-Aimed I’m Every Woman—The Chaka Khan Musical to Receive Workshop This Fall by Andrew Gans

Maude Apatow, Mason Alexander Park, More to Join West End Revival of Cabaret by Andrew Gans

Bernadette Peters, Billy Porter, and Jane Lynch Celebrate Carol Burnett in NBC Special April 26 by Andrew Gans

Viola Davis Is Part of Brooklyn Children's Theatre Gala April 25 by Andrew Gans

An American Tail Stage Musical Makes World Premiere at Children's Theatre Company April 25 by Andrew Gans

All Aboard! Check Out Photos From Paper Mill's Murder on the Orient Express by Andrew Gans

See Who's Joining Hadestown Star Jewelle Blackman in Tomorrow Is My Turn by Andrew Gans

Beth Malone, Claybourne Elder, Ann Harada, Krysta Rodriguez Will Be Starstruck in New Musical Reading by Andrew Gans

Chita Rivera Says It's Actually Dolores Who Is Responsible for Her Legendary Career by Andrew Gans

Victoria Clark, J. Harrison Ghee, Ben Platt, Will Swenson, More Are Part of Easter Bonnet Competition April 24-25 by Andrew Gans

Oscar Nominee Stephanie Hsu Stars in Signature Theatre Benefit Reading of Sarah Ruhl’s Eurydice April 24 by Andrew Gans

Original Nine Star Karen Akers Returns to Birdland With About Time April 24 by Andrew Gans

Titanique's Rosé Hosts Queer Extravaganza All Aboard!, Featuring Jackie Cox, Kyle Ramar Freeman, More, April 24 by Andrew Gans

Karen Ziemba, Leanne Antonio, Alex Mandell, More Star in Paper Mill's Murder on the Orient Express, Opening April 23 by Andrew Gans

Primary Stages Will Celebrate Life of Late Artistic Director Andrew Leynse by Andrew Gans

Obie Winner Darius de Haas Will Offer Maisel and More at 54 Below by Andrew Gans

Funny Girl's Paolo Montalban Says Barrier-Breaking Cinderella Is the 'Gift That Keeps on Giving' by Andrew Gans

Menier Chocolate Factory Announces 3 Musicals, Including Pacific Overtures Revival by Andrew Gans

The Motive and the Cue, About Richard Burton Hamlet, Begins at London's National April 21 by Andrew Gans

Cast Complete for Signature Theatre's Comeuppance by Andrew Gans