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Tuesday, January 24, 2023

The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart Sets NYC Return by Andrew Gans

Performances will begin at The McKittrick Hotel in March.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:47PM

James Monroe Iglehart Will Be Louis Armstrong in World Premiere of A Wonderful World, A New Musical by Andrew Gans

Christopher Renshaw will direct the Broadway-aimed production, set to play New Orleans and Chicago this fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:11PM

Dates Set for 2023 Outer Critics Circle Awards; Gender Removed From Acting Categories by Andrew Gans

The awards honor the 2022-2023 season on Broadway and Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:34PM

Jake Wood Replaces Hugo Chegwin in West End's 2:22–A Ghost Story by Andrew Gans

Danny Robins' thriller is playing a limited engagement at the Lyric Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:28PM

The Lehman Trilogy Returns to the West End January 24 by Andrew Gans

Nigel Lindsay, Hadley Fraser, and Michael Balogun star in the limited engagement at London's Gillian Lynne.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Monday, January 23, 2023

Kenita Miller, Emily Skinner, Jarvis B. Manning Jr. Set for Songbook Sundays Concert by Andrew Gans

Deborah Grace Winer will host the celebration of the songs of Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:55PM

Submissions Open for Cycle 3 of Next Wave Initiative by Andrew Gans

Douglas Lyons founded the developmental branch of The Directors Company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:17PM

Julie Benko Will Celebrate Funny Girl Composer Jule Styne in York Theatre Company Benefit by Andrew Gans

Julie Sings Jule will also feature a band led by Benko's musical director husband, Jason Yeager.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:02PM

Broadway Backwards Concert Sets Return to the New Amsterdam Theatre by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:20PM

See Who's Joining Andrew Burnap, Phillipa Soo, and Jordan Donica in Camelot Broadway Revival by Andrew Gans

Directed by Bartlett Sher, previews will begin in March at the Vivian Beaumont.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:52AM

Busy Philipps, Jelani Remy, More Celebrate Mel Brooks at 54 Below January 23 by Andrew Gans

The concerts feature tunes from The Producers, Young Frankenstein, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM

Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley Host In-Person Stars in the House for Climate Action Concert January 23 by Andrew Gans

Lena Hall, Jessie Mueller, Tamar Greene, and more are part of the evening that will also stream live.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Saturday, January 21, 2023

Dirty Dancing Musical Returns to the West End January 21 by Andrew Gans

Federico Bellone directs with choreography by Austin Wilks.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM

2:22–A Ghost Story Returns to the West End January 21 by Andrew Gans

Danny Robins' thriller is playing a limited engagement at the Lyric Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Friday, January 20, 2023

Jessica Hecht, Ben Edelman, and Zane Pais Will Star in Letters From Max at Off-Broadway's Signature by Andrew Gans

Kate Whoriskey will direct the world premiere from Sarah Ruhl.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:45PM

2-Time Tony Nominee Christopher Sieber, More Set for Reading of Be Still Be Silent by Andrew Gans

David Tobias' play addresses socially acceptable behavior in the theatre and how the Broadway community defines inclusivity and accessibility.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:28PM

Chilina Kennedy, Manu Narayan, A.J. Shively, More Set for Reading of New Musical Iraqi Rose by Andrew Gans

Joe Barros will direct the latest work from Paradise Square's Larry Kirwan.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:15PM

Little Shop of Horrors Off-Broadway Revival to Offer ASL-Interpreted Performance by Andrew Gans

The hit production continues at the Westside Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:31PM

Jean Louisa Kelly's NYC Concert Debut Will Be Live Streamed by Andrew Gans

The Mr. Holland's Opus star will be accompanied by musical director Paul Bogaev.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:47PM

Samantha Pauly Says Goodbye to SIX by Andrew Gans

What is she doing now? Finally getting to rest, and preparing to headline her own concert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:16PM

Cast Set for Ellen McLaughlin’s Kissing the Floor Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Ianthe Demos will direct the limited engagement at Theatre Row.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM

West End Cabaret Hosts Virtual Cast Album Listening Party With Eddie Redmayne January 20 by Andrew Gans

Redmayne and co-star Jessie Buckley both won 2022 Olivier Awards for their performances.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Thursday, January 19, 2023

Funny Girl's Julie Benko to Return to Birdland; Concert Will Stream Live by Andrew Gans

Benko will be joined by a band led by her jazz pianist spouse Jason Yeager.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:06PM

Michael Andreaus, E. Clayton Cornelious Take on Leading Roles in Ain't Too Proud National Tour by Andrew Gans

The tour, which launched in December 2021, also welcomes several other new company members.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:37PM

Watch Cast of London's The Play That Goes Wrong Celebrate 3,000th Performance—Or Was It the 2,999th? by Andrew Gans

The international hit comedy continues at the Duchess Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:21AM

40th Anniversary Tour of Noises Off, Starring Felicity Kendal, Plays London's West End Starting January 19 by Andrew Gans

The limited engagement of the Michael Frayn comedy plays the Phoenix.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM

Sam Morrison's Sugar Daddy Opens Off-Broadway January 19 by Andrew Gans

The Edinburgh Fringe Festival hit is playing a limited run at the SoHo Playhouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM

The Appointment Musical, Addressing Abortion Debate, Opens Return Off-Broadway Engagement January 19 by Andrew Gans

Alice Yorke, Eva Steinmetz, Scott R. Sheppard, and Alex Bechtel's musical continues through February 4 as part of WP Theater’s Space Program.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Edinburgh Hit Leo Reich: Literally Who Cares?! Sets Off-Broadway Debut by Andrew Gans

Adam Brace will direct the limited engagement at the Greenwich House Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:32PM

Meryl Streep Joins Cast of Hulu's Only Murders in the Building by Andrew Gans

The hit TV series, starring Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez, is currently filming its third season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13PM

Downton Abbey's Elizabeth McGovern Stars in U.K. Revival of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, Opening January 18 by Andrew Gans

Lindsay Posner directs the production at the Theatre Royal Bath.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:41AM

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