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Saturday, April 6, 2024

Mauricio Martínez, Shereen Pimentel, More Are Part of Jaime Lozano's Songs by an Immigrant at the Tilles Center April 6 by Andrew Gans

Composer Jaime Lozano and "The Familia" perform at the Long Island venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Friday, April 5, 2024

Video: Watch the Trailer for Annie Baker's Janet Planet Film by Andrew Gans

Written and directed by Pulitzer Prize winner Baker, the cast features Julianne Nicholson, Zoe Ziegler, Elias Koteas, Will Patton, and Sophie Okonedo.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:42PM

Actor Sam Tutty on Why Being Unemployed Is Just as Important as Working by Andrew Gans

The Dear Evan Hansen Olivier winner is back in London's West End in the new musical Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York).

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Travis Kent, Lauren Zakrin, Reanne Acasio, More Will Star in World Premiere of Mad Hatter Musical by Andrew Gans

Joe Barros will direct the new musical from Vincent Connor, Michael J. Polo, and Victor Valdez.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Same-Day Rush Tickets Will Be Available for Patti LuPone's Carnegie Hall Return by Andrew Gans

The three-time Tony winner will bring her new concert act, A Life in Notes, to the famed venue April 8.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM
Thursday, April 4, 2024

Migguel Anggelo and Jaime Lozano Set Return to Joe's Pub by Andrew Gans

Anggelo will present his solo show LatinXOXO, featuring musical direction, arrangements, and piano and guitar accompaniment by Lozano.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM

Jana Robbins, Jolie Curtsinger, Diane J. Findlay, Sachi Parker Cast in A Final Toast Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Kathy Curtiss will direct Michele A. Miller's play at the Chain Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM

Charlie Brooks and Elaine C. Smith Will Share Role of Childcatcher in New Production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang by Andrew Gans

The production, starring Adam Garcia, will play Southampton's Mayflower prior to a U.K. tour.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

Liisi LaFontaine, Ciara Renée, Hunter Parrish, More Star in Gun & Powder Musical at Paper Mill Beginning April 4 by Andrew Gans

Stevie Walker-Webb directs with choreography by Tiffany Rea-Fisher.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) Musical Transfers to the West End Beginning April 4 by Andrew Gans

The two-hander stars Dear Evan Hansen's Sam Tutty and Dujonna Gift.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Daniel Radcliffe, Lindsay Mendez, Jonathan Groff Will Announce Nominees for 2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards by Andrew Gans

The Outer Critics Circle is an organization of writers on New York theatre for out-of-town, national, and digital publications.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

Julie Benko and Matt Bogart Will Star in Theatre Raleigh's Jane Eyre by Andrew Gans

Megan McGinnis will direct the chamber version of the Paul Gordon-John Caird musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

London's Menier Chocolate Factory Will Present Jerry's Girls Revival by Andrew Gans

Hannah Chissick will direct the Jerry Herman revue with choreography by Matt Cole.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

Wicked's Dee Roscioli Joins Off-Broadway's Titanìque as Céline Dion Beginning April 3 by Andrew Gans

The hit send-up of the blockbuster film Titanic continues at the Daryl Roth Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Christopher Chen and Sonya Kelly Among 8 Winners of 2024 Windham-Campbell Prizes by Andrew Gans

Recipients of the international literary prize each receive $175,000.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:32PM

Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett Will Star in Beaches the Musical at Theatre Calgary by Andrew Gans

Lonny Price and Matt Cowart will co-direct.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM

Check Out the Playbill Cover for 5th Anniversary of Broadway's Hadestown by Andrew Gans

Throughout the month of April, audiences at the Walter Kerr will receive a commemorative, limited edition Playbill, also available in the Playbill Store.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM

Nicholas Edwards Joins Tour of Disney's Frozen by Andrew Gans

The touring production also welcomes the return of Avelyn Lena Choi and Norah Nunes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM
Monday, April 1, 2024

Jordan Fisher Begins Temporary Leave of Absence From Broadway's Hadestown April 1 by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning musical continues at the Walter Kerr Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

Megan Sikora Is Ethel Merman in Reading of Merman Musical April 1 by Andrew Gans

Richard Sabellico directs the invitation-only reading with musical direction by Jon Delfin.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Friday, March 29, 2024

Photos: A Beautiful Noise Star Robyn Hurder Is Velma Kelly in Broadway's Chicago by Andrew Gans

The long-running, Tony-winning revival continues at the Ambassador Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:02PM

Photos: Go Inside the London Premiere of MJ the Musical, Starring Tony Winner Myles Frost by Andrew Gans

Prince Jackson, Paris Jackson, Bigi Jackson, and more attended the opening at the Prince Edward Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

Classic Stage Postpones LaChanze-Directed Wine in the Wilderness by Andrew Gans

The Alice Childress play was originally scheduled for this spring.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM

Set/Costume Designer David Zinn Is Doing 4 Broadway Shows at Once by Andrew Gans

The two-time Tony winner is working on The Notebook, An Enemy of the People, Stereophonic, and Mother Play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM

Video: Watch Len Cariou and Chip Zien Find Love in Cabaret's 'It Couldn't Please Me More' at Broadway Backwards by Andrew Gans

The March 11 concert evening benefited Broadway Cares and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Andrea McArdle Offers Confessions of a Broadway Baby Beginning March 29 at 54 Below by Andrew Gans

The March 30 performance with the Annie star will also be live streamed.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Thursday, March 28, 2024

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Jon Jon Briones and Daughter Isa Briones in Broadway's Hadestown by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning musical continues at the Walter Kerr Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:04PM

See Who's Starring in Claudio Macor's The Tailor-Made Man in London by Andrew Gans

The production will be the inaugural play at the new Stage Door Theatre in Drury Lane.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:15PM

Video: Watch Highlights of London Cabaret, Featuring Cara Delevingne and Luke Treadaway by Andrew Gans

Michael Ahomka-Lindsay also joined the cast of the hit West End revival earlier this month at the Kit Kat Club.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:32PM

Check Out the Playbill Cover for 10th Broadway Anniversary of Disney's Aladdin by Andrew Gans

Audiences at the New Amsterdam are currently receiving a commemorative, limited edition Playbill, also available in the Playbill Store.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:59PM

Bianca Marroquín and NaTasha Yvette Williams Set Return to Broadway's Chicago by Andrew Gans

The long-running, Tony-winning revival continues at the Ambassador Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:35AM

All that Chat

2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards