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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

Victoria Clark, J. Harrison Ghee, Ben Platt, Will Swenson, More Set for Easter Bonnet Competition by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:12PM

Sierra Boggess and Santino Fontana Will Star in The Goodbye Girl Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Tony winner David Zippel, who penned the lyrics to the 1993 musical, will direct.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:48PM

Get a 1st Look at Ain’t Too Proud, Opening in London's West End April 20 by Andrew Gans

The Tony-nominated musical plays the Prince Edward Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM

Check Out New Photos of History-Making London Wicked Cast, Starring Alexia Khadime and Lucy St. Louis by Andrew Gans

This is the first time the two leads of the international hit musical at the Apollo Victoria Theatre are both played by actors of color.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM

Linda Purl Will Star in London Run of The Year of Magical Thinking by Andrew Gans

Performances will begin at The Other Palace in May.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

Actors Studio Offers Free Reading Series, Directed by Estelle Parsons, Starting April 20 by Andrew Gans

The series is part of the famed studio's 75th anniversary celebration.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Kristin Chenoweth, Patti LaBelle, and Sandi Patty Join Forces for How Great Thou Art Concert by Andrew Gans

The concert, featuring the American Pops Orchestra, will be filmed in Washington, D.C., in May for subsequent TV broadcast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

Photos: Lin-Manuel Miranda and Amanda Green Join Almost Famous' Tom Kitt as His Sardi's Caricature Is Unveiled by Andrew Gans

The celebratory event also featured Ariana DeBose, Elizabeth Stanley, Derek Klena, Casey Likes, Anika Larsen, Jason Robert Brown, and more

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:02PM

Watch Stirring Video Montage the Audience Viewed at Final Broadway Phantom of the Opera Performance by Andrew Gans

The Andrew Lloyd Webber musical ended its history-making run April 16 at the Majestic Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:18PM

Photos: Olivia Holt and Kimberly Marable 'Razzle Dazzle' in Record-Breaking Chicago Revival by Andrew Gans

The hit John Kander and Fred Ebb musical continues at the Ambassador.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM

Go Inside the Kit Kat Club in These New Stunning Photos of London's Olivier-Winning Cabaret Revival by Andrew Gans

Aimee Lou Wood and John McCrea currently star.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

Pearl Cleage and Dale R. Shields Named Winners of Paul Robeson Awards by Andrew Gans

After a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic, Actors' Equity will also honor the Black Repertory Theatre of Kansas City.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM

Christina Bianco Will Be Glinda in London Palladium The Wizard of Oz by Andrew Gans

Dianne Pilkington and Louis Gaunt have also joined the cast of the summer staging, featuring additional songs by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

U.K. Premiere of Newsies Welcomes New Cast Members April 19 by Andrew Gans

The Alan Menken, Jack Feldman, and Harvey Fierstein musical plays the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Mandy Patinkin Will Sing Stephen Sondheim, Randy Newman, and More at Barrington Stage by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning actor will bring his Being Alive concert act to the Massachusetts venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:54PM

Tonya Pinkins, Joshua Henry, Shaina Taub, More Will Offer Free Concerts at Little Island by Andrew Gans

The public park in Hudson River Park will once again welcome several Broadway performers during its summer season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:12PM

'More Hot Pies': Nathaniel Stampley and Bryonha Marie Will Star in Signature's Sweeney Todd by Andrew Gans

Sarna Lapine will direct the Tony-winning Stephen Sondheim-Hugh Wheeler musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:12PM

Photos: Bernadette Peters, Billy Porter, and More Celebrate Carol Burnett in Upcoming NBC Special by Andrew Gans

Julie Andrews, Cher, Kristin Chenoweth, and Sheryl Lee Ralph are also part of the two-hour Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48PM

Andrew Lloyd Webber Tells Jimmy Fallon Why the Pigeons Got Cut From The Phantom of the Opera by Andrew Gans

Lloyd Webber spoke about the recent closing of his history-making musical as well as the arrival of his newest, Bad Cinderella.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Monday, April 17, 2023

Watch Jinkx Monsoon Belt Out Chicago Anthem at RuPaul’s Drag Race Finale by Andrew Gans

The two-time RuPaul’s Drag Race winner recently returned to the hit TV reality competition to celebrate a new winner.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:06PM

Patti LuPone, Sierra Boggess, Sutton Foster Set for Hollywood Bowl Stephen Sondheim Celebration by Andrew Gans

Everybody Rise! will be curated by Robert Longbottom and Kevin Stites and conducted by Stites.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:02PM

Merrily We Roll Along Documentary to Be Available for Streaming by Andrew Gans

Best Worst Thing That Ever Could Have Happened chronicles the 1981 Stephen Sondheim-George Furth musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24PM

Cast Set for World Premiere of Julia Rae Maldonado's Muses by Andrew Gans

The limited engagement is directed by Theatre East Artistic Director Judson Jones.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM

The New Belters Will Play 54 Below by Andrew Gans

Seth Sikes and Nicolas King will be joined by Billy Stritch during their two-night engagement.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

Complete Cast and 17 Guest Stars Announced for West End Transfer of Bleak Expectations by Andrew Gans

Caroline Leslie directs Mark Evans' Charles Dickens mashup.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

Andrew Keenan-Bolger and Krysta Rodriguez Join the Skivvies for First Farewell Tour April 17 by Andrew Gans

Musical duo Nick Cearley and Lauren Molina play Chelsea Table + Stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM

Sunday, April 16, 2023

A Majestic Finale: The Phantom of the Opera Ends History-Making Broadway Run April 16 by Andrew Gans

The famed chandelier descends for its final time in the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical directed by the late Harold Prince.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM

Saturday, April 15, 2023

Check Out Special Playbill Cover for Benefit Performance of Broadway's The Phantom of the Opera by Andrew Gans

The April 14 performance of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical benefited four organizations that seek to build, support, and foster future diverse audiences and artists.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM

Friday, April 14, 2023

Watch Mayor Eric Adams Present Andrew Lloyd Webber With Key to the City of New York by Andrew Gans

Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera ends its history-making Broadway run this weekend.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:24PM

Stephanie J. Block Will Offer Solo Concerts in London This Fall by Andrew Gans

The Tony winner will be joined by musical director Ben Cohn.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:42PM

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