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Tuesday, March 7, 2023

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

Lucy St. Louis and Alexia Khadime Make History in London's Wicked Beginning March 7 by Andrew Gans

This 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 01:00AM
Sunday, March 5, 2023

Mozart: Her Story—The New Musical Plays Carnegie Hall March 5-6 by Andrew Gans

Stephanie Klemons directs the two performances at Carnegie's Zankel Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Saturday, March 4, 2023

After 33 Years, London's Woman in Black Ends Run March 4 by Andrew Gans

Stephen Mallatratt's stage adaptation of Susan Hill's novel began its run at the Fortune in 1989.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM

World Premiere of The Outsiders Musical Opens at La Jolla Playhouse March 4 by Andrew Gans

The new musical features a book by Adam Rapp and music and lyrics by Jamestown Revival and Justin Levine.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Friday, March 3, 2023

The Brat Pack Will Make Birdland Debut This Month by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:53PM

'There She Is': Go Inside Rehearsals for New U.K. Tour of Titanic Musical by Andrew Gans

Thom Southerland again directs Maury Yeston and Peter Stone's Tony-winning musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:01PM

Maude Apatow Extends Run as Audrey in Off-Broadway's Little Shop of Horrors by Andrew Gans

The hit production of the Alan Menken-Howard Ashman musical co-stars Tony winner Matt Doyle as Seymour.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:17PM

Photos: Check Out the New Class at Westerberg in London's Heathers: The Musical by Andrew Gans

The musical adaptation of the 1989 cult film favorite features a book, music, and lyrics by Kevin Murphy and Laurence O'Keefe.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:44AM

The King and I's Darren Lee Says Current World Leaders Could Take a Lesson From the Musical by Andrew Gans

The actor/director/choreographer is currently playing the King in the U.K. tour of the Broadway revival of the show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:14AM

Ruthie Henshall, Adam Garcia, More Will Lead U.K. 42nd Street by Andrew Gans

The production of the classic musical will play Leicester's Curve and London's Sadler’s Wells before embarking on a U.K. tour.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:49AM
Thursday, March 2, 2023

Watch Ashley Pérez Flanagan and Cowboy Bob Company Sing 'Sleeper' From the World Premiere Musical by Andrew Gans

Previews of the new musical will begin March 3 at Houston's Alley Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:54PM

Helen Park, Rajiv Joseph, Samuel D. Hunter, More Named to Dramatists Guild Council by Andrew Gans

Amanda Green is the president of the professional trade association for playwrights, librettists, lyricists, and composers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:02PM

See Who's Joining Wayne Brady, Lea Salonga, Ali Stroker for 2023 Broadway Backwards Concert by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:03PM

Eleanor and Alice Sets Encore Engagement at Off-Broadway's Urban Stages by Andrew Gans

Tony winner Trezana Beverley and Mary Bacon will again star.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM

Audra McDonald, Jeremy Jordan, Jessie Mueller, More Will Perform in Provincetown This Summer by Andrew Gans

A host of Broadway favorites will play The Art House and Town Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:10AM
Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Mika Kauffman and Spicer Carr Penning Musical Adaptation of Trans Kid's Book Too Bright to See by Andrew Gans

The coming-of-age musical about a trans child in a haunted house is based on Kyle Lukoff’s award-winning book.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:36PM

Cast Set for Readings of New Musical Slippin’ Through the Cracks, About Bobby Rush by Andrew Gans

Stephen Lloyd Helper and Arminda Thomas will co-direct the readings about the Grammy-winning bluesman.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:02PM

Go Inside Rehearsals for West End Return of Frank Wildhorn's Bonnie & Clyde The Musical by Andrew Gans

Jordan Luke Gage and Frances Mayli McCann will again star in the 11-week season at the Garrick Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:54PM

Mamma Mia! Star Karen Mason Sets Birdland Return by Andrew Gans

The Broadway favorite will celebrate the work of John Kander and Fred Ebb.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00PM

89th Annual Drama League Awards Will Honor André De Shields, Lear deBessonet, More by Andrew Gans

Nominations for the 2023 awards, celebrating Broadway and Off-Broadway, will be announced in April.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:21AM
Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Lea Michele to Make Carnegie Hall Debut; Patti LuPone, Norm Lewis, More Will Return by Andrew Gans

The 2023-2024 season at the famed New York venue will also feature an evening with Tony winners Sutton Foster and Kelli O'Hara.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:28PM

See Who's Starring in Reading of Billy Strayhorn: Something to Live For Musical by Andrew Gans

Kent Gash will direct the reading for The Acting Company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:04PM
Monday, February 27, 2023

Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre Season to Include Spring Awakening and The Little Mermaid by Andrew Gans

The 2023-2024 season will also feature the tours of 1776 and Cambodian Rock Band.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:55PM

Sarah Ruhl's Letters From Max Opens at Off-Broadway's Signature February 27 by Andrew Gans

Kate Whoriskey directs the world premiere featuring Jessica Hecht, Ben Edelman, and Zane Pais.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Saturday, February 25, 2023

The Great British Bake Off Musical Begins Performances in the West End February 25 by Andrew Gans

The new musical features a score by Jake Brunger and Pippa Cleary.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Friday, February 24, 2023

Kennedy Center Cancels Broadway Center Stage Production of Kiss of the Spider Woman by Andrew Gans

Performances of the John Kander, Fred Ebb, and Terrence McNally musical were scheduled to begin in May.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM

Disney's Aladdin to Launch 1st U.K. and Ireland Tour by Andrew Gans

The international hit musical will kick off its magic carpet ride in Edinburgh.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

From Aladdin Jr. to Aladdin on Broadway, Sonya Balsara Has Been Preparing to Play Jasmine Her Whole Life by Andrew Gans

The Disney musical's newest Jasmine explains how she has always seen herself in the princess.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:23AM

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