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Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Broadway's Sunset Blvd. Will Offer Town Hall and Album Signing Event at the St. James by Andrew Gans

The event will feature Jamie Lloyd, Nicole Scherzinger, Tom Francis, Grace Hodgett Young, and David Thaxton.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:06PM

Betty Buckley Weighs In on Cats and Sunset Blvd. Revivals by Andrew Gans

The Tony winner also chats about her two new films and upcoming Joe's Pub concerts, and shares a rare recording.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:02PM

Today in Theatre History: Barnum Opens on Broadway, April 30, 1980 by Andrew Gans

The musical starred Jim Dale and Glenn Close as the famed showman and his wife.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:02PM

Spring Fundraising Competition Brings in Record-Breaking Sum for Broadway Cares by Andrew Gans

Leading the fundraisers were Broadway's Sunset Blvd. and Good Night, and Good Luck.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:03PM

Wicked National Tour Reaches Fundraising Milestone for Broadway Cares by Andrew Gans

Long-time company member Justin Wirick has led and performed in 45 benefits for the fundraising organization.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:02PM

Australian Hit Rolling Thunder Will Make Off-Broadway Premiere This Summer by Andrew Gans

Kenneth Ferrone will direct the Vietnam War-set production, which features rock tunes of the era.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48PM

See Who's Starring in U.K. Premiere of Kait Kerrigan and Scott Evan Davis Musical Indigo by Andrew Gans

Catie Davis will direct the production at Leicester's Curve.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

Cast Complete for London Revival of Evita, Starring Rachel Zegler and Diego Andres Rodriguez by Andrew Gans

Jamie Lloyd will direct the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Photos: See Jennifer Holliday, Jasmine Amy Rogers, Kara Young, Tom Francis, More Share Broadway Dream Roles by Andrew Gans

The Broadway Cares event featured performers singing songs from dream roles they have not yet played.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:12AM

Anika Noni Rose and Aisha Jackson Lead a Wonderful Town for City Center Encores! Starting April 30 by Andrew Gans

Zhailon Levingston directs the Leonard Bernstein, Betty Comden, and Adolph Green musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36AM

Tuesday, April 29, 2025

See Who's Starring in Workshop Presentations of Rise: A New Musical by Andrew Gans

Richard H. Blake directs the new work from Scott Wilkinson and Eric C. Webb.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:02PM

Watch Caissie Levy and Next to Normal Cast Perform 'Just Another Day' From Upcoming PBS Broadcast by Andrew Gans

Great Performances will telecast the recent West End transfer of the Donmar Warehouse production next month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:48PM

Virtual Chat Will Explore Making of Off-Broadway's Joy: A New True Musical by Andrew Gans

The free discussion will feature Tony nominee Betsy Wolfe, inventor Joy Mangano, composer-lyricist AnnMarie Milazzo, and director Lorin Latarro.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:48PM

Idina Menzel and Jeffrey Seller to Celebrate Rent's 29th Anniversary on Playbill Instagram Live April 29 by Andrew Gans

The Redwood star and Tony-winning producer will join Playbill Social Media Director Jeffrey Vizcaíno.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:59PM

Andrea Martin, Darius de Haas, Terrence Mann, More Will Be Part of Pippin Sitzprobe Live Stream by Andrew Gans

Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley Jackson host The Broadway Sitzprobe Experience.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM

Bridgerton's Hannah Dodd and Olivier Nominee Rob Madge Will Join London Cabaret by Andrew Gans

The West End revival will celebrate its 1,500th performance at the Kit Kat Club this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Christine Sherrill, Amy Weaver, Carly Sakolove, Jalynn Steele, More to Star in Broadway Return of Mamma Mia! by Andrew Gans

The international hit, which features the songs of ABBA, will again play the Winter Garden Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Monday, April 28, 2025

Jennifer Holliday, Jasmine Amy Rogers, Kara Young, Tom Francis, More Share Broadway Dream Roles April 28 by Andrew Gans

The Broadway Cares event features performers singing songs from dream roles they have not yet played.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:33PM

Tom Francis, Helen J Shen, Ava Lalezarzadeh Are Honored Artists at Clive Barnes Awards by Andrew Gans

Artists in theatre and dance will be honored at the 15th annual ceremony in June.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:34PM

Hillary Fisher, Haven Burton, Kyle Taylor Parker, Graham Rowat, More Cast in Paper Mill The Little Mermaid by Andrew Gans

JoAnn M. Hunter will direct and choreograph the Disney favorite.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:32PM

Friday, April 25, 2025

Nathan Levy, Antonio Cipriano, Stephanie Torns, More Will Offer Tunes From In Pieces: A New Musical at Joe's Pub by Andrew Gans

Rebecca Aparicio will direct the evening spotlighting the Joey Contreras musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:36PM

Thursday, April 24, 2025

Debra Messing and Tituss Burgess Will Host Drama Desk Awards by Andrew Gans

Nominations will be announced April 30 with the awards ceremony set for June 1.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:36PM

Cast and Creative Team Set for Cape Playhouse Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story by Andrew Gans

The Massachusetts venue will also offer three concerts featuring Company's Claybourne Elder.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:24PM