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Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Francis Jue and Christine Toy Johnson Will Star in What Became of Us by Andrew Gans

Laiona Michelle will direct Shayan Lofti's two-person play for the George Street Playhouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

Rodney Ingram Will Be Broadway's New Aladdin by Andrew Gans

The hit Disney musical continues at the New Amsterdam Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM

J. Harrison Ghee, Joshua Colley, Jordan Tyson, Gary Dourdan, Gaby Moreno to Join Hadestown on Broadway by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning musical will welcome a new set of leading players to the Walter Kerr Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM

Eva Noblezada Will Return to Broadway's The Great Gatsby in February; Reeve Carney Joins Cast in March by Andrew Gans

Jeremy Jordan has also set his final performance date in the new musical at the Broadway Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:04AM

Quiz: Sure, You Cried at Ragtime, But How Well Do You Know Joshua Henry's Career? by Andrew Gans

Name the talented actor's other roles with these clues.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM
Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Halley Feiffer Named Mentor Playwright for Next Cycle of Terrence McNally Recovery Commissions by Andrew Gans

The program supports playwrights in recovery from substance use.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:36PM

Check Out Photos From Carnegie Hall Oklahoma!, Starring Micaela Diamond, Emmett O’Hanlon, Jasmine Amy Rogers, More by Andrew Gans

The concert performance of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic featured the Orchestra of St. Luke's.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:34PM

The Producers, Ain't Too Proud, City of Angels, and Hello, Dolly! Set for Ogunquit Playhouse by Andrew Gans

The 94th season at the Maine venue will also include the world premiere of a new musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM

Get a 1st Look at Joshua Bassett and Joy Woods in Little Shop of Horrors Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

The hit revival of the Howard Ashman-Alan Menken musical continues at the Westside.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12PM

Cast Complete for Off-Broadway Return of You Got Older, Starring Alia Shawkat by Andrew Gans

Anne Kauffman will again direct Clare Barron's Obie-winning play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM
Monday, January 12, 2026

Dirty Books Extends at Off-Broadway's Bated Breath Theater by Andrew Gans

Mara Lieberman's play spotlights the artists who thrived in the shadows of America's anti-obscenity laws.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:32PM

Laura Benanti Will Host 16th Annual Broadway Salutes by Andrew Gans

Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer and Baayork Lee will also be part of the celebration honoring 450 Broadway veterans.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

Lena Waithe Will Make Playwriting and Stage Acting Debut With Trinity by Andrew Gans

Stevie Walker-Webb will direct for Baltimore Center Stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

Broadway's Wicked Will Welcome 2 New Witches in March by Andrew Gans

Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman's international hit continues at the Gershwin.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

Arianna Rosario Will Be Satine at Saturday Matinees of Broadway's Moulin Rouge! The Musical by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning musical continues at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

London Les Misérables to Welcome Lizzie Bea, Jess Folley, Harry Hepple by Andrew Gans

Cameron Mackintosh's hit production continues at the Sondheim Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Micaela Diamond, Emmett O’Hanlon, Andrew Durand, Jasmine Amy Rogers, More Lead Oklahoma! Concert at Carnegie Hall January 12 by Andrew Gans

The performance of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic features the Orchestra of St. Luke's.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36AM
Friday, January 9, 2026

London Revival of Starlight Express Sets Closing Date; World Tour to Follow by Andrew Gans

The Andrew Lloyd Webber musical plays the specially designed Starlight Auditorium.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

Casting: Role of a Lifeline, Bone Marrow and Information Fair, Will Be Held at Museum of Broadway by Andrew Gans

The event, featuring several Broadway organizations, will begin with remarks from The Lion King's L. Steven Taylor.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:48PM

Video: Noah Silverman and Omari Collins Perform Acoustic Version of 'Not My Father's Son' From Kinky Boots by Andrew Gans

The actors are leading the national tour of Cyndi Lauper and Harvey Fierstein's Tony-winning musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36AM

Chess Actor Sean Allan Krill Once Had to Choose Between Jagged Little Pill and Dear Evan Hansen by Andrew Gans

The Tony nominee is back on Broadway relishing his work as a "bad guy" in the hit revival of the ABBA-Tim Rice musical at the Imperial.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM
Thursday, January 8, 2026

Jason Tam, Jade Jones, More Complete Cast of Bigfoot! Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

The new musical comedy comes from Amber Ruffin, David A. Schmoll, and Kevin Sciretta.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:02PM

Photos: Edred Utomi and Jin Ha Take Lead of Broadway's Hamilton by Andrew Gans

Lin-Manuel Miranda's Tony-winning international hit recently celebrated its 10th anniversary at the Richard Rodgers Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:02PM

Watch Trailer for HBO Max's 2-Part Mel Brooks Documentary by Andrew Gans

Judd Apatow and Michael Bonfiglio's film, Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!, premieres later this month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:53PM

Rob McClure, Michael Genet, Matt Walker Will Lead Spare Parts Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Michael Herwitz will direct David J. Glass' new play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:42PM

John Cariani, Carson Stewart, More Cast in World Premiere of Ten Brave Seconds Musical by Andrew Gans

Ellie Heyman will direct the new musical from Will Van Dyke and Jeff Talbott at Utah's Pioneer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36PM

Matt Doyle, Jordan Kai Burnett, Andy Mientus, Leslie McDonel Will Join The Skivvies at the Beechman by Andrew Gans

A Heart Act to Follow will celebrate love for singles and couples alike.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:24AM

Michelle Visage, Natalie Paris, Mazz Murray, More Will Lead Sea Witch Musical in London by Andrew Gans

This prequel inspired by The Little Mermaid will play two performances at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Ricky Rojas to Return to Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning musical continues at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:12AM
Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Norbert Leo Butz, Christina Kirk, Jill Abramovitz, More Cast in The Recipe, About Julia Child by Andrew Gans

Lisa Peterson will direct Claudia Shear's world premiere at the La Jolla Playhouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM

The Lion King Tour Will Welcome New Rafiki, Who Has Played the Role in 7 Countries by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning Disney musical arrives in Sacramento January 7.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM

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