All stories by Andrew Gans on BroadwayStars

Saturday, June 14, 2025

Rachel Zegler and Diego Andres Rodriguez Star in London Revival of Evita Beginning June 14 by Andrew Gans

Sunset Blvd. Tony nominee Jamie Lloyd directs the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Friday, June 13, 2025

Annette Bening Reelected Entertainment Community Fund Chair of the Board by Andrew Gans

The organization also successfully concluded its fundraising campaign, raising over $160 million.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

Vishal Vaidya and Mary Page Nance Will Join Composer Micah Young for Pangea Concert by Andrew Gans

The evening will celebrate Young's original tunes and Pride.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

Composer Michael Thurber Was Once a Janitor; Now He Has 2 Shows Running Simultaneously by Andrew Gans

The composer of the new musical Goddess was Tony-nominated for his Just in Time orchestrations.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

Composer Michael Thurber Used to Be a Janiter; Now He Has Two Shows Running Simultaneously by Andrew Gans

The composer of the new musical Goddess was Tony-nominated for his Just in Time orchestrations.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM

Jersey Boys Star Daniel Reichard to Make Café Carlyle Debut With Pride by Andrew Gans

Reichard will be joined by musical director Brandon James Gwinn.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM

Cast Complete for Muny Come From Away, With Heidi Blickenstaff, Andréa Burns, Tamika Lawrence, Jason Tam by Andrew Gans

Seth Sklar-Heyn directs the 9/11-themed musical at the Tony-winning regional venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Gracie Lawrence, Cheryl Stern Join Starry Hello, Dolly! Concert at Carnegie Hall by Andrew Gans

Frank Dilella will join Lee Roy Reams to co-host the upcoming benefit performance for Off-Broadway's Transport Group.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Alex Newell, Nicole Scherzinger, More Join Starry Lineup for Broadway Bares by Andrew Gans

Dancers for the annual burlesque spectacular will include Ehizoje Azeke, Tony d'Alelio, Kolton Krouse, Mark Mackillop, Samantha Pollino, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:42AM

NFL Player Solomon Thomas Makes Broadway Debut in MJ June 13 by Andrew Gans

The hit musical continues at the Neil Simon Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Thursday, June 12, 2025

1st 100 Ticket Buyers for Joy Musical Set to Cleanup in Box-Office Giveaway by Andrew Gans

The new musical, starring Betsy Wolfe, will begin previews Off-Broadway June 21.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:35PM

Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Bonnie Milligan, Andy Mientus, More to Strip Down With the Skivvies by Andrew Gans

Nick Cearley and Lauren Molina will lead the concerts at Joe's Pub.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

George Abud, Eric William Morris, More in Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical; 1st Look Photos by Andrew Gans

Christopher Ashley directs Joe Iconis and Gregory S. Moss' musical at Virginia's Signature.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

Ethan Slater-Led Marcel on the Train, The Baker's Wife Musical in CSC Season Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

The 2025-2026 season will also include the New York premiere of Thornton Wilder’s final play, The Emporium.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM

Harry Potter Film Star Tom Felton Extends Run in Broadway's Harry Potter and the Cursed Child by Andrew Gans

Felton will return to the role of Draco Malfoy this fall at the Lyric.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Ariana DeBose Will Host Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks on NBC by Andrew Gans

Performers will include the Jonas Brothers, Eric Church, Lenny Kravitz, Ava Max, Keke Palmer, and Trisha Yearwood.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM
Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Gianna Harris Is Broadway's New Juliet in & Juliet: 1st Bow Photos by Andrew Gans

The long-running, hit jukebox musical continues at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:32PM

7 New Musicals Will Share $125K as Pipeline Award Winners by Andrew Gans

Winning writers include Lianah Sta. Ana, Jaime Lozano, Andy Roninson, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:23PM

Tina Fabrique, Zonya Love, More Set for Public Reading of And She Became the Rain by Andrew Gans

The new play with music comes from Nathan Yungerberg and Lawrence El Grecco.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM

Watch Ali Louis Bourzgui Sing 'Epic III' in Hadestown on Broadway by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning Best Musical continues at the Walter Kerr Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM

6 New Plays Will Be Part of 1st Stage Left Festival by Andrew Gans

Panelists and moderators have also been announced for Broadway Advocacy Coalition and Working Theater's upcoming festival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Tina—The Tina Turner Musical Reveals Final West End Cast by Andrew Gans

The hit musical based on the life of rock icon Tina Turner opened in 2018 at the Aldwych.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM
Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Juneteenth Broadway Concert to Feature Jasmine Amy Rogers, Kecia Lewis, NaTasha Yvette Williams, More by Andrew Gans

Tony winner André De Shields will receive the Juneteenth Legacy Award at the free concert hosted by two-time Tony winner Kara Young and Jon Michael Hill.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:12PM

Lin-Manuel Miranda Biography Due in September by Andrew Gans

Daniel Pollack-Pelzner penned the new tome about the creator of Hamilton and In the Heights.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:03PM

BD Wong to Host Actors' Equity Foundation Awards, Honoring Buena Vista Social Club Ensemble by Andrew Gans

2025 Tony winner Francis Jue, Jessica Hecht, Jennifer Leigh Warren, and more will also be celebrated at the ceremony, which will stream live.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:51PM

Immersive The Death of Rasputin Again Extends Governers Island Run by Andrew Gans

The production is created by and features original cast members of Sleep No More.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM

Ashley Loren and Christian Douglas Will Be Moulin Rouge! The Musical's New Stars by Andrew Gans

The two actors will join Wayne Brady and Taye Diggs at Broadway's Al Hirschfeld later this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:32AM

Jordan Donica Joins Cast of Tony-Winning Sunset Blvd. Revival June 10 by Andrew Gans

Jamie Lloyd's production of the Andrew Lloyd Webber recently won three 2025 Tony Awards, including Best Revival of a Musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36AM

Gianna Harris Is Broadway's New Juliet in & Juliet Starting June 10 by Andrew Gans

The long-running, hit jukebox musical continues at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36AM
Monday, June 9, 2025

Kerry Washington, Pilar Savone Join Producing Team for Duke & Roya Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Warren Adams directs the Charles Randolph-Wright play at the Lucille Lortel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:48PM

A Hamilton Reunion at Tony Awards 2025: Watch the Performance Here by Andrew Gans

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Phillipa Soo, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Jonathan Groff, Leslie Odom, Jr., and more celebrated the musical's 10th anniversary with a medley of tunes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM