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Monday, July 22, 2024

Karen Ziemba, Stephanie Pope, Bianca Marroquín, More Celebrate The Rink July 22 by Andrew Gans

The concert at 54 Below also pays tribute to the late, original Rink star, Chita Rivera.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM
Saturday, July 20, 2024

World Premiere of The Story Goes On: The Songs of Maltby and Shire Begins July 20 by Andrew Gans

Richard Maltby, Jr. directs the production at New Hampshire's Weathervane.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM
Friday, July 19, 2024

Klea Blackhurst Will Lead Opera North's Into the Woods by Andrew Gans

Evan Pappas will direct the Tony-nominated Stephen Sondheim-James Lapine musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM

See Who's Starring in U.K. Premiere of Becoming Nancy Musical, Directed by Jerry Mitchell by Andrew Gans

The coming-of-age musical features a score by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM

Linda Purl Will Star in Florida Mame Concerts by Andrew Gans

Jean Tait will direct the concerts of the Jerry Herman musical with musical direction by Joey Chancey.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM

Video: Watch Rhea Norwood Belt Out 'Maybe This Time' in London Cabaret Revival by Andrew Gans

The hit West End revival at the Kit Kat Club also recently welcomed Layton Williams, Sally Ann Triplett, and Fenton Gray to the cast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Stage Manager Christopher Kee Anaya-Gorman Says Networking Is Key to Success by Andrew Gans

Anaya-Gorman shares his journey from computer engineering student to Broadway stage manager.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Prior to Broadway Return, Idina Menzel Launches Take Me or Leave Me North American Tour July 19 by Andrew Gans

The multi-city concert tour plays Seattle, New York, Chicago, Toronto, Los Angeles, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM
Thursday, July 18, 2024

Cast Complete for Muny Waitress, Starring Jessica Vosk by Andrew Gans

Lili-Anne Brown will direct the Sara Bareilles musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:54PM

Mandy Gonzalez Will Play Norma Desmond in Select Performances of Sunset Blvd. Broadway Revival by Andrew Gans

The In the Heights star will share the role in the Jamie Lloyd-directed production with Nicole Scherzinger.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:42PM

See Who's Starring in New Toronto Sit-Down Production of The Lion King by Andrew Gans

Previews will begin in November at the Princess of Wales Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM

Ellen Harvey, Jason Gotay, William Ryall Lead Sacramento Sunset Boulevard; Check Out Rehearsal Photos by Andrew Gans

Glenn Casale directs the Broadway at Music Circus production of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM

Harlem's Apollo Theater, Bonnie Raitt, Francis Ford Coppola, More Named 2024 Kennedy Center Honorees by Andrew Gans

The 47th class of honorees will be saluted at a gala evening in December which will subsequently be broadcast on CBS.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Adi Roy, Michael James Scott, Tshidi Manye, More Celebrate Disney at Broadway in Bryant Park July 18 by Andrew Gans

The free lunchtime concert will include performances from Aladdin, The Lion King, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

U.K. Premiere of Red Speedo, Starring Finn Cole, Opens July 18 by Andrew Gans

Matthew Dunster directs the Lucas Hnath play at the Orange Tree Theatre in the U.K.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

Let the Cymbals Crash: Imelda Staunton Is Dolly Gallagher Levi in Hello, Dolly!, Opening July 18 by Andrew Gans

The revival of the Jerry Herman musical plays the London Palladium.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Cheyenne Jackson and Kevin Cahoon Will Star in Pasadena Playhouse La Cage aux Folles by Andrew Gans

Oh, Mary! director Sam Pinkleton will helm the Tony-winning Jerry Herman musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:36PM

Jason Robert Brown Will Play Carnegie Hall by Andrew Gans

The evening will also feature guest artists and the Orchestra of St. Luke's.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:12PM

Jason Robert Brown Will Make Solo Carnegie Hall Concert Debut by Andrew Gans

The evening will also feature guest artists and the Orchestra of St. Luke's.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:36PM

Photos: Get a 1st Look at European Premiere of Red Speedo, Starring Finn Cole by Andrew Gans

Matthew Dunster directs the Lucas Hnath play at the Orange Tree Theatre in the U.K.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

Cast Set for Reading of Roger Q. Mason's The Pink by Andrew Gans

Kevin Newbury will direct the intimate play about the power of queer love.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

A New Patti LuPone Album, A Life in Notes, Is Releasing This Week by Andrew Gans

The double album is based on LuPone's newest concert act that was conceived and directed by Scott Wittman.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Eleanor Tomlinson and Michael Ahomka-Lindsay to Lead Matthew López’s Reverberation at Bristol Old Vic by Andrew Gans

Jack Sain will direct the work about loneliness and longing from the Tony-winning The Inheritance playwright.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:12AM

'Gifts of Love': London The Baker's Wife Revival, Starring Lucie Jones, Clive Rowe, Opens July 17 by Andrew Gans

Gordon Greenberg directs the Menier Chocolate Factory production of the Stephen Schwartz-Joseph Stein musical with choreography by Matt Cole.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM

Someone Spectacular Makes World Premiere Off-Broadway Beginning July 17 by Andrew Gans

Tatiana Pandiani directs Domenica Feraud's new play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM
Tuesday, July 16, 2024

Adi Roy, Michael James Scott, Tshidi Manye, More Will Celebrate Disney at Broadway in Bryant Park by Andrew Gans

The free lunchtime concert will include performances from Aladdin, The Lion King, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:42PM

MJ National Tour Will Feature New King of Pop by Andrew Gans

The touring production of the Broadway hit is currently playing Playhouse Square's KeyBank State Theatre in Cleveland through August 11.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:42PM

Photos: Get a 1st Look at New Cast of London's Tina—The Tina Turner Musical by Andrew Gans

The hit biomusical continues at the Aldwych Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM

Michael Maloney Will Star in Murder on the Orient Express Tour by Andrew Gans

Lucy Bailey will direct the U.K. and Ireland tour of Ken Ludwig’s adaptation of the Agatha Christie classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

Idina Menzel-Led Redwood Musical Will Plant Roots at Broadway's Nederlander by Andrew Gans

Dates for the new musical have also been announced.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:06AM

Tony Winner Paulo Szot Returns to Broadway's & Juliet July 16 by Andrew Gans

The hit musical continues at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM

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