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Friday, January 16, 2026

Katie Finneran, Geneva Carr, Chilina Kennedy Will Be Three Wives in Reading of New Comedy by Andrew Gans

Sheryl Kaller will direct the play from Arnold Margolin.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for Ethan Slater-Led Marcel on the Train Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Written by Slater and Marshall Pailet, the Classic Stage Company production sees the Wicked film star taking on world-famous mime Marcel Marceau.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:32PM

Photos: See American Idol's Nick Fradiani in A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical by Andrew Gans

The reality competition winner leads the tour as the famed singer-songwriter.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:48PM

Christopher Jackson, Lea Salonga, Sam Pinkleton, More Join Inaugural Advisory Board for Rosie's Theater Kids by Andrew Gans

Jan Svendsen Weiss will chair the Board, which will help ensure that young New Yorkers have access to high-quality, free arts education.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:41PM

John Mellencamp Musical Small Town to Make World Premiere at Ogunquit Playhouse by Andrew Gans

Kathleen Marshall will direct the new jukebox musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36AM

How the Pandemic Led to Producing (and 2 Tonys) for Ragtime Stage Manager Cody Renard Richard by Andrew Gans

"Time is precious, don’t wait to chase your dreams! Do it scared, do it now."

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36AM

Matt Cardle, Johannes Radebe, Tosh Wanogho-Maud Will Lead Kinky Boots at London Coliseum by Andrew Gans

Nikolai Foster directs Cyndi Lauper and Harvey Fierstein's Tony-winning musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Sophie Carmen-Jones and Jacqueline B. Arnold to Return to Broadway's Chicago by Andrew Gans

The long-running, Tony-winning revival continues at the Ambassador Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Thursday, January 15, 2026

See Who's Starring in Public Charge, by Former U.S. Ambassador Julissa Reynoso, at the Public by Andrew Gans

Cowritten by Michael J. Chepiga, the play details Reynoso's experience working under Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:48PM

Going Bacharach Extends Off-Broadway; Check Out Photos by Andrew Gans

David Zippel directs the revue of the late Tony-nominated and Grammy-winning composer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:48PM

Daphne Rubin-Vega, Jennifer Tilly, Sarita Choudhury, Michael Cyril Creighton Will Lead The Adding Machine Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Scott Elliott will direct the revival of the 1923 play for The New Group.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:36PM

See Who's Starring in 2nd Year of Oliver! in London's West End by Andrew Gans

Cameron Mackintosh's hit revival continues at the Gielgud Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

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

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.