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Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Matthew Saldívar to Join The Great Gatsby on Broadway by Andrew Gans

The hit musical based on the F. Scott Fitzgerald novel continues at the Broadway Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM

Artists Will Have a License to Strip at This Year's Broadway Bares by Andrew Gans

The theme and the choreographers have been revealed for this year's annual burlesque event benefiting Broadway Cares.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36PM

Matt McGrath Will Star in Mister Halston at Bay Street by Andrew Gans

Michael Wilson will direct Raffaele Pacitti's play about the late, famed fashion designer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

Amber Ruffin and Plasma Will Host Instead of Eurovision Concert, Spotlighting Original Songs by Andrew Gans

The afternoon concert at The Green Room 42 will benefit Broadway Cares.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:40AM

9 Grizabellas—Including Betty Buckley, Elaine Paige, 'Tempress' Chasity Moore—Share Their 'Memory's by Andrew Gans

Some of the leading ladies of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats reflect on playing the pivotal role and singing the musical’s best-known tune.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:37AM

Samantha Barks Will Be Fantine in London Les Misérables Prior to NYC by Andrew Gans

The Frozen star is set to play a limited West End run before joining the musical's Arena World Tour.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:32AM

Photos: Scenery Bags Transforms Little Shop of Horrors' Audrey II for Earth Week by Andrew Gans

The eight-foot statue that once stood in Times Square has been upcycled.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:59AM

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Charles Busch, Steven Tartick Will Be Honored at 14th Annual Night of a Thousand Judys Pride Concert by Andrew Gans

The evening, celebrating the late Judy Garland, is written and hosted by Justin Elizabeth Sayre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:03PM

World Builders Musicals Initiative Will Partner With Regional Theatres, Universities, Production Companies by Andrew Gans

Andrew Lippa and Matt Webster have launched the incubator for theatrical projects.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:14PM

NaTasha Yvette Williams, Nkeki Obi-Melekwe, J.D. Mollison Will Lead Delta Blue at the Sheen Center by Andrew Gans

Kent Gash directs the 1946-set musical penned by Trey Ellis, Matt Williams, Masi Asare, and Jimmy Vivino.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:29AM

Katy Geraghty, Sara Gettelfinger, Charity Angél Dawson, More Will Join Richard Kind in Muny Hairspray by Andrew Gans

Seth Sklar-Heyn will direct the Tony-winning musical at the St. Louis venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:03AM

Monday, April 20, 2026

Watch Hadestown Celebrate 7th Anniversary on Broadway With Pop-Up Performance by Andrew Gans

Check out photos and video from the celebration that also included the presentation of a special citation from the New York City Mayor's office.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:12PM

Check Out New Photos of Megan Thee Stallion in Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning musical recently postponed its closing date at the Hirschfeld.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:25PM

Dear Evan Hansen, Mary Poppins, Lend Me a Tenor, Million Dollar Quartet Will Populate Paper Mill's 2026-2027 Season by Andrew Gans

The reduced season at the New Jersey venue will coincide with the conclusion of the theatre's multi-year renovation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:59PM

Santino Fontana, Sydney James Harcourt, Ali Stroker, More Share Their Broadway Dream Roles in April 20 Concert by Andrew Gans

Tony winner Francis Jue hosts the evening at the Hirschfeld benefiting Broadway Cares.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM

Friday, April 17, 2026

George Forbes Named Inaugural Recipient of Paul Libin Leadership Award by Andrew Gans

Named for the late theatrical titan, the award will be presented next month at the Lucille Lortel Awards.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

Beaches Actor Brent Thiessen Grabbed His Headshots When His Apartment Caught on Fire by Andrew Gans

He's making his Broadway debut in the new musical at the Majestic Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:01AM

Watch 'The Egg' From Walnut Street Theatre's 1776 by Andrew Gans

Ben Dibble, Grant Struble, and Scott Greer star in the Tony-winning musical at the Philadelphia venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:01AM

Natalie Joy Johnson Will Be Leona Helmsley in Queen of Mean Concert by Andrew Gans

Alex Lippard, David Lee, and Ron Passaro's new musical will play 54 Below next month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:55AM

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All stories by Andrew Gans on BroadwayStars

Matthew Saldívar to Join The Great Gatsby on Broadway by Andrew Gans

Artists Will Have a License to Strip at This Year's Broadway Bares by Andrew Gans

Matt McGrath Will Star in Mister Halston at Bay Street by Andrew Gans

Amber Ruffin and Plasma Will Host Instead of Eurovision Concert, Spotlighting Original Songs by Andrew Gans

9 Grizabellas—Including Betty Buckley, Elaine Paige, 'Tempress' Chasity Moore—Share Their 'Memory's by Andrew Gans

Samantha Barks Will Be Fantine in London Les Misérables Prior to NYC by Andrew Gans

Photos: Scenery Bags Transforms Little Shop of Horrors' Audrey II for Earth Week by Andrew Gans

Charles Busch, Steven Tartick Will Be Honored at 14th Annual Night of a Thousand Judys Pride Concert by Andrew Gans

World Builders Musicals Initiative Will Partner With Regional Theatres, Universities, Production Companies by Andrew Gans

NaTasha Yvette Williams, Nkeki Obi-Melekwe, J.D. Mollison Will Lead Delta Blue at the Sheen Center by Andrew Gans

Katy Geraghty, Sara Gettelfinger, Charity Angél Dawson, More Will Join Richard Kind in Muny Hairspray by Andrew Gans

Watch Hadestown Celebrate 7th Anniversary on Broadway With Pop-Up Performance by Andrew Gans

Check Out New Photos of Megan Thee Stallion in Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway by Andrew Gans

Dear Evan Hansen, Mary Poppins, Lend Me a Tenor, Million Dollar Quartet Will Populate Paper Mill's 2026-2027 Season by Andrew Gans

Santino Fontana, Sydney James Harcourt, Ali Stroker, More Share Their Broadway Dream Roles in April 20 Concert by Andrew Gans

George Forbes Named Inaugural Recipient of Paul Libin Leadership Award by Andrew Gans

Beaches Actor Brent Thiessen Grabbed His Headshots When His Apartment Caught on Fire by Andrew Gans

Watch 'The Egg' From Walnut Street Theatre's 1776 by Andrew Gans

Natalie Joy Johnson Will Be Leona Helmsley in Queen of Mean Concert by Andrew Gans

Cat Cohen's Broad Strokes Will Have Limited Off-Broadway Run by Andrew Gans

Hadestown Live Film, Featuring Original Broadway Leads, Will Premiere at Tribeca Film Festival by Andrew Gans

Kyra Sedgwick, Owen Teague, David Zayas, Garret Dillahunt Set for The Demand of Avarice Reading by Andrew Gans

Amy Lennox and Rachel Tucker Will Star in Thelma & Louise World Premiere Musical at London's Young Vic by Andrew Gans

Francis Jue Will Star in Lauren Yeeâ€™s King of the Yees, Part of Signature's 2026-2027 Season by Andrew Gans

The Gilded Age Cast, Daryl Roth, Yoshiki Will Be Honored by Entertainment Community Fund by Andrew Gans

Watch Clive Rowe, Marley Fenton, Bethany Antonia Perform 'Road to Hell' in London Hadestown by Andrew Gans

London's The Play That Goes Wrong to Welcome 13th New Cast in June by Andrew Gans

Elizabeth Stanley, A.J. Shively, Gabi Carrubba, More Cast in Connecticut Next to Normal Concerts by Andrew Gans

A.J. Shively, Marty Lauter, More Will Lead Reading of New Musical Kevin by Andrew Gans

Get a 1st Look at Jay Armstrong Johnson and Jimin Moon in Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody by Andrew Gans

Cast and Creative Team Revealed for Signature's Pippin by Andrew Gans