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Friday, February 24, 2023

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

Patrick Page Is King Lear for Shakespeare Theatre Company Beginning February 24 by Andrew Gans

Simon Godwin directs the Shakespeare classic at the D.C. venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Thursday, February 23, 2023

Ashley Banjo and Jason Manford Will 'Follow the Yellow Brick Road' to the London Palladium by Andrew Gans

Initial casting has been announced for the summer staging of The Wizard of Oz, featuring additional songs by Andrew Lloyd Weber and Tim Rice.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:44PM

Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque Will Make Broadway Debut in Moulin Rouge! The Musical by Andrew Gans

The platinum-selling vocalist will play Satine in the Tony-winning musical, opposite Derek Klena who will return to the show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:59AM

Lilli Cooper, Raúl Esparza, Tam Mutu, More Will Star in Oliver! at New York City Center Encores! by Andrew Gans

Lear deBessonet will direct the classic Lionel Bart musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM

Ellen McLaughlin’s Kissing the Floor Begins Off-Broadway Run February 23 by Andrew Gans

Ianthe Demos directs the limited engagement at Theatre Row.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Broadway Grosses Analysis: Bad Cinderella and A Doll's House Play to Full Crowds During 1st Week by Andrew Gans

The Andrew Lloyd Webber musical and the Jessica Chastain-led revival both began previews last week.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:08PM

The Rocky Horror Show 50th Anniversary Tour Will Be Screened Live by Andrew Gans

The Australian tour launched earlier this month at Theatre Royal Sydney.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:46AM

Bianca Marroquín to Return to Broadway's Chicago by Andrew Gans

The long-running production continues at the Ambassador Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:16AM

Shakespeare Theatre Company's King Lear, Starring Patrick Page, Extends Limited Run by Andrew Gans

Simon Godwin directs the Shakespeare classic at the D.C. venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:56AM
Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Broadway League Names Recipients of Inaugural Leadership Awards by Andrew Gans

The awards were presented February 21 at the League’s Biennial Leadership Conference in Fort Lauderdale.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:23PM

Chicago Star Jinkx Monsoon to Launch 44-City North American Tour This Summer by Andrew Gans

Everything at Stake will begin June 12 at the Royal Theatre in British Columbia.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:25PM

Laurie Metcalf, Tatiana Maslany, Sophia Anne Caruso Will Star in Broadway Thriller Grey House by Andrew Gans

Joe Mantello will direct the Main Stem premiere of Levi Holloway's play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:59PM

Watch New Music Video of 'Someone in a Tree' From Signature's Pacific Overtures by Andrew Gans

The Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman musical will begin performances at the Arlington venue in March.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:14AM

The Wizard of Oz, With Additional Songs by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, to Tour by Andrew Gans

The U.K. tour will follow a summer engagement at the London Palladium.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:43AM

Hamilton Will Launch 1st U.K. Tour in the Fall by Andrew Gans

The tour of the international hit Lin-Manuel Miranda musical will begin in November.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:08AM

London's Heathers: The Musical Welcomes New Cast February 21 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 01:00AM

Marin Theatre Premiere of Bree Lowdermilk and Kait Kerrigan's Justice: A New Musical Opens February 21 by Andrew Gans

The musical, with a book by Lauren M. Gunderson, spotlights Supreme Court Justices Sandra Day O'Connor, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and Sonia Sotomayor.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Monday, February 20, 2023

World Premiere of Trouble in Butetown Opens at Donmar Warehouse February 20 by Andrew Gans

Tinuke Craig directs Diana Nneka Atuona’s play at the London venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Sunday, February 19, 2023

World Premiere of The Outsiders Musical Begins at La Jolla Playhouse February 19 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, February 17, 2023

Go Into the Woods in Photos From the Sondheim Musical's New National Tour by Andrew Gans

The tour of the recent Broadway revival launches February 18 in Buffalo.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:57PM

School Is in Session: Check Out U.K. and Ireland Tour of 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 05:12PM

Watch Olivia Newton-John's Final Music Video, Duet of 'Jolene' With Dolly Parton by Andrew Gans

Ms. Newton-John, who passed away last year, will also be remembered in a global live-streamed memorial service February 26.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48PM

Original Rent Star Fredi Walker-Browne Was Hit By a Car, Now She's Returned to the Stage by Andrew Gans

Currently starring in the musical Raisin, the actor explains why there needs to be more stories of Black "triumph and resilience."

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:52AM

Sophie Okonedo and Ben Daniels Star in West End Revival of Medea, Opening February 17 by Andrew Gans

Dominic Cooke directs Robinson Jeffers' adaptation of the Euripides classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Thursday, February 16, 2023

Lilli Cooper, Darius de Haas, Sharon Catherine Brown, More Will Celebrate Dreamgirls at the Café Carlyle by Andrew Gans

Seth Rudetsky will host the evening paying tribute to the Tony-nominated Henry Krieger-Tom Eyen musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:47PM

Entertainment Community Fund Celebration of Chita Rivera's 90th Birthday Postponed by Andrew Gans

And All That Jazz: A Celebration of the Legendary Chita Rivera was scheduled to play the Shubert Theatre February 20.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:35PM

Eric McCormack, Lilli Cooper, and Laura Bell Bundy Will Return to Broadway in The Cottage by Andrew Gans

Jason Alexander will direct Sandy Rustin's comedy this summer at the Hayes Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:17PM

Briga Heelan, Justin Guarini, and Aisha Jackson Will Star in Broadway's Once Upon a One More Time by Andrew Gans

The Britney Spears jukebox musical will arrive at Broadway's Marquis Theatre in May.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:29AM

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