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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

The Fantasticks, Reimagined as Gay Love Story, Is Aiming for Broadway by Andrew Gans

Matt and Lewis will fall in love in the Tom Jones-Harvey Schmidt musical directed and choreographed by Christopher Gattelli.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

2025 Christmas Spectacular Enjoys Highest Attendance in Over 2 Decades by Andrew Gans

The annual holiday celebration also marked the 100th anniversary of the Radio City Rockettes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

Watch Masquerade Star Telly Leung's Acoustic Cover of 'Music of the Night' by Andrew Gans

Leung is one of six actors currently playing the Phantom in the immersive production of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

Bernadette Peters, Melissa Errico, More Will Perform at Inaugural Think Pink Gala by Andrew Gans

Opera star Denyce Graves will be honored at the evening celebrating the United Breast Cancer Foundation’s 25th anniversary.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM
Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Sierra Boggess, Jason Gotay, Gizel Jiménez, More Will Lead Ink & Paint Musical Reading by Andrew Gans

Liz Carlson will direct the new musical spotlighting the untold story of the women behind Disney’s golden age of animation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:20PM

Go Inside Rehearsals for Mrs. President, Starring Keala Settle by Andrew Gans

The Broadway favorite will be seen as Mary Todd Lincoln at London's Charing Cross Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12PM

How to Get $15 Tickets to The Book of Mormon on Broadway by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning musical is currently celebrating its 15th anniversary at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM

Angie Schworer, Marcus M. Martin, More Cast in Prairie Park Industry Reading by Andrew Gans

Stephen Santa will direct T.J. Pieffer's new play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Watch Matthew Morrison Revisit Songs From Finding Neverland and Hairspray at 54 Below by Andrew Gans

The Glee star is currently offering Rhythms & Revelations through January 8.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM
Monday, January 5, 2026

Anthony Rapp and Adam Pascal Set Summer Return to 54 Below by Andrew Gans

The original Rent stars are also playing four sold-out shows at the Manhattan venue January 10-13.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:24PM

Lucie Jones Sets Return to London Les Misérables by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM
Friday, January 2, 2026

See New Playbill Covers for Winter 2026 by Andrew Gans

Check out the imaginative covers from both Broadway and Off-Broadway productions.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36PM

Les Misérables Tour Will Welcome Return of Hayden Tee by Andrew Gans

The North American tour of the international hit is currently playing Hayes Hall in Naples, Florida.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM

Watch Complete Tabernacle Choir Christmas Special, Featuring Tony Winner Ruthie Ann Miles by Andrew Gans

The annual holiday concert also includes an appearance by Dennis Haysbert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

'Pay Attention to the Human Zoo': 25 Broadway Artists Share Hard-Earned Advice by Andrew Gans

Broadway professionals—including Brandon Victor Dixon, Beth Leavel, Adam Pascal, Christopher Sieber, and Jason Tam—offer words of wisdom.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:19AM
Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Tony Winner Judith Ivey Will Lead Reading of The Pancake Club by Andrew Gans

Mark Shanahan will direct Charlotte Booker's comedy at the Westport Country Playhouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

Cynthia Erivo Named Member of the British Empire by Andrew Gans

The Wicked film star is one of many honored in King Charles III’s New Year’s Honours List.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

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