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Tuesday, March 14, 2023

Watch MJ the Musical's Jamaal Fields-Green 'Pull Off the Moonwalk' by Andrew Gans

Cast members from the hit musical celebrated the work of the late Michael Jackson with the students at the Michelle Obama Elementary School.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:40PM

Get a 1st Look at Signature's Pacific Overtures in New Trailer by Andrew Gans

The Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman musical plays the D.C.-area venue through April 9.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:59PM

Mark Rylance Will Return to the West End in Dr. Semmelweis by Andrew Gans

Tom Morris will direct the production at the Harold Pinter Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM

London's Immersive Guys and Dolls Opens March 14 by Andrew Gans

Nicholas Hytner directs the new production starring Daniel Mays, Andrew Richardson, Celinde Schoenmaker, and Marisha Wallace at The Bridge Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Monday, March 13, 2023

Bianca Marroquín Returns to Broadway's Chicago March 13 by Andrew Gans

The long-running production continues at the Ambassador Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM

The Brat Pack Makes Birdland Debut March 13 by Andrew Gans

Broadway's "Rat Pack" features Sam Gravitte, Kathryn Allison, Luke Hawkins, and Jelani Remy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM

Wayne Brady, Lea Salonga, Ali Stroker, More Are Part of 2023 Broadway Backwards Concert March 13 by Andrew Gans

The evening benefits Broadway Cares and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Saturday, March 11, 2023

Edinburgh Hit Leo Reich: Literally Who Cares?! Concludes Off-Broadway Run March 11 by Andrew Gans

Adam Brace directed the limited engagement at the Greenwich House Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM

Shiloh Goodin, Drew Lachey, More Star in Cincinnati Playhouse's A Chorus Line Beginning March 11 by Andrew Gans

A new production of the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical opens the The Rouse Theatre, the centerpiece of the Ohio venue's $50 million Mainstage Theatre Complex.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Friday, March 10, 2023

John Doyle, Lili-Anne Brown, Donna Feore Among Directors for 2023 Goodspeed Season by Andrew Gans

Tony winner Doyle will direct the new musical The 12 in a season that also includes Gypsy, Summer Stock, and Dreamgirls.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:53PM

'At the Barricades of Freedom': Check Out New Photos From West End's Les Misérables by Andrew Gans

The international hit musical continues at the Sondheim Theatre, now through March 2024.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:51PM

Phylicia Rashad-Directed Dangerous Acts Sets ALL ARTS Premiere Date by Andrew Gans

The program will explore the work of African-American playwrights Mary P. Burrill and Willis Richardson through staged readings of their work.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:47PM

After 4 Years, Easter Bonnet Competition Sets Return to Broadway's Minskoff by Andrew Gans

Spring in-theatre fundraising for Broadway Cares begins March 10.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:44AM

Ann Morrison, Melissa Errico, More Among 2023 Bistro Award Winners by Andrew Gans

The 38th annual ceremony honoring the worlds of cabaret and jazz will be held in April at the Gotham Comedy Club.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM
Thursday, March 9, 2023

Jinkx Monsoon and Kristin Chenoweth Will Go Queen to Queen in Post-Show Event at Broadway's Chicago by Andrew Gans

The record-breaking, Tony-winning revival continues at the Ambassador.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:59PM

Legacy of Late James M. Nederlander Honored by Entertainment Community Fund by Andrew Gans

The Fund has named its Manhattan board room in honor of the legendary producer and theatre owner.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:13PM

In Dark Disabled Stories, Actor Ryan J. Haddad Does Not Want Your Pity by Andrew Gans

The playwright/actor has cerebral palsy and is proud of his identity as a "disabled person." And he's telling his story at Off-Broadway's Public Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:05PM

Cast Complete for West End Transfer of Streetcar, Starring Normal People's Paul Mescal by Andrew Gans

The Olivier-nominated production, also featuring Anjana Vasan, has extended its limited engagement at London's Phoenix Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM

Go Inside Rehearsals for U.K. Tour of Cake, About Marie Antoinette by Andrew Gans

Drew McOnie directs and choreographs.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:13AM

Kathleen Marshall-Directed Frank Sinatra Musical Will Make World Premiere at Birmingham Rep by Andrew Gans

Joe DiPietro is penning the book for Sinatra The Musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:26AM
Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Get a 1st Look at London's Immersive Guys and Dolls by Andrew Gans

Nicholas Hytner directs Daniel Mays, Andrew Richardson, Celinde Schoenmaker, and Marisha Wallace in the immersive production at The Bridge Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:30PM

David Hernandez Will Star in Off-Broadway Return of Naked Boys Singing! by Andrew Gans

Performances will begin March 18 at the AMT Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:27PM

Memorial for Ann Reinking Will Be Held at Broadway's Ambassador Theatre by Andrew Gans

The afternoon, which will be open to the public, will feature James Naughton, Bebe Neuwirth, Ben Vereen, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:26AM

The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart Returns to NYC March 8 by Andrew Gans

The production plays the McKittrick Hotel through the end of April.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Tuesday, March 7, 2023

New Musical On the Right Track to Play Off-Broadway's AMT Theater by Andrew Gans

Performances will begin in April under the direction of Mauricio Cedeño.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:39PM

Check Out New Photos Featuring Cast of Of Mice and Men U.K. Tour by Andrew Gans

The production begins performances at Birmingham Rep March 18 followed by engagements in Cambridge, Bath, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:30PM

Broadway Talent Lines Up for Judy Garland Tribute by Andrew Gans

Abingdon's Broadway on the Bowery series will continue with The Music of Judy Garland.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:32PM

Listen to Her Heart: The Life and Music of Laurie Beechman Documentary Now Streaming by Andrew Gans

March 8 will mark 25 years since the passing of the celebrated, Tony-nominated actor.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07PM

In Dreams, New Musical From & Juliet's David West Read and Luke Sheppard, to Make North American Premiere This Fall by Andrew Gans

Featuring the songs of Roy Orbison, the musical is one of seven that will be part of the 2023-24 Main Mirvish Theatre Subscription Season in Canada.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:23AM

Olivia Holt to Make Broadway Debut in Chicago by Andrew Gans

The record-breaking, Tony-winning revival continues at the Ambassador.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:20AM

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