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Thursday, February 16, 2023

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

West End's Les Misérables to Welcome 5 New Leads by Andrew Gans

The international hit musical continues at the Sondheim Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:37AM

Marin Theatre Premiere of Bree Lowdermilk and Kait Kerrigan's Justice: A New Musical Begins February 16 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

James Monroe Iglehart, Bradley Gibson, Shuler Hensley, Isabelle McCalla Star in Paper Mill Hercules Beginning February 16 by Andrew Gans

Directed by Obie winner Lear deBessonet, the Disney musical will officially open at the New Jersey venue March 1.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM

Aneesa Folds and Bryce Pinkham Lead Readings of Trading Places Musical February 16-17 by Andrew Gans

Kenny Leon directs the musical, which has a book by Thomas Lennon and a score by First Date's Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Wayne Brady, Lea Salonga, Ali Stroker, More Set for 2023 Broadway Backwards Concert by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:40PM

Tim Rice to Be Honored at 52nd Annual Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Ceremony by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning lyricist will receive the Johnny Mercer Award.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:27PM

See Who's Starring in Mozart: Her Story—The New Musical at Carnegie Hall by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:46PM

London's The Play That Goes Wrong to Welcome New Cast by Andrew Gans

The international hit comedy continues at the Duchess Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:57AM
Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Photos: Gloria and Emilio Estefan Visit the National Tour of On Your Feet! by Andrew Gans

Luis Salgado directs and choreographs the non-Equity tour of the biomusical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:27PM

London The Lion King to Welcome New Leads This Spring by Andrew Gans

The international hit musical continues in the West End at the Lyceum Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:54PM

BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical Will Make Pre-Broadway World Premiere in Chicago by Andrew Gans

Jerry Mitchell will direct the new musical penned by David Foster, Susan Birkenhead, and Bob Martin.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:59AM

Broadway's Wicked Welcomes a New Glinda February 14 by Andrew Gans

The international hit musical continues at the Gershwin Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM

U.K. and Ireland Tour of Heathers: The Musical Launches February 14 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
Monday, February 13, 2023

Aneesa Folds and Bryce Pinkham to Lead Readings of Trading Places Musical by Andrew Gans

Kenny Leon will direct the musical, which has a book by Thomas Lennon and a score by First Date's Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:48PM

See Who's Starring in 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 01:29PM

LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Marc Kudisch, Kathleen Chalfant, More Set for Reading of Squeaky by Andrew Gans

Jeff Cohen's autobiographical comedy will be presented at Theater 555 in March.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:20AM

Bernadette Peters and Lea Salonga Will Star in Limited West End Run of Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends by Andrew Gans

Devised and produced by Cameron Mackintosh, performances of the Sondheim tribute will begin in September.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:30AM

Olivier-Winning London Revival of Cabaret Welcomes 3 New Leads February 13 by Andrew Gans

The hit production continues at the Kit Kat Club.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM

Tom Viola and T. Oliver Reid Honored at Big Apple Performing Arts Gala February 13 by Andrew Gans

Harmony, featuring performances by Ann Hampton Callaway and Liz Callaway, will be held on the Edison Rooftop.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM

Earl Carpenter and Paige Blankson Join West End's The Phantom of the Opera February 13 by Andrew Gans

The London production continues at Her Majesty's Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM

Oscar Winner Jessica Chastain Returns to Broadway in Revival of A Doll's House Starting February 13 by Andrew Gans

The revival of the Ibsen classic features a new translation by Amy Herzog and direction by Jamie Lloyd.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Sunday, February 12, 2023

Brittney Johnson Ends History-Making Run in Broadway's Wicked February 12 by Andrew Gans

Johnson is the first Black woman to play Glinda full-time at the Gershwin.

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

Rupert Goold-Directed Women, Beware the Devil Begins February 11 at London's Almeida by Andrew Gans

Lulu Raczka's new play will officially open February 22.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM

Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations, Featuring Eddie Izzard in 21 Roles, Closes Off-Broadway February 11 by Andrew Gans

The solo show ends its limited engagement at The Greenwich House Theater.

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

Jennifer Holliday Has a Question For Barbra Streisand by Andrew Gans

Post-pandemic, the dynamic Dreamgirls performer has a new outlook on life.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:40AM

World Premiere of Trouble in Butetown Begins at Donmar Warehouse February 10 by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Thursday, February 9, 2023

Jessica Hecht, Bill Irwin, More Set for Free Multimedia Staged Reading of Just Tell No One by Andrew Gans

Igor Golyak, who developed the piece, will also direct the in-person and streaming evening at Lincoln Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:34PM

25th Anniversary Tour of Mamma Mia! Will Launch This Fall by Andrew Gans

Phyllida Lloyd will again direct the international hit musical featuring the songs of ABBA.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:51PM

Meet the Parent Live Stream Will Feature Drew Gehling and Jacques C. Smith by Andrew Gans

Tony nominee Anika Larsen hosts the discussion series for New York City Children's Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:13PM

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