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Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Boop! Star Ainsley Melham Returns to Title Role of Aladdin on Broadway August 26 by Andrew Gans

The hit Disney musical continues at the New Amsterdam Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM
Saturday, August 23, 2025

5 Broadway Shows Where Audiences Arrive Humming the Tunes by Andrew Gans

It's not only Mamma Mia! that has theatregoers dancing in the aisles to familiar hits.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Friday, August 22, 2025

Zachary Noah Piser Will Be Part of Concerts of Final William Finn Work, Once Every Hundred Years by Andrew Gans

Danny Ursetti co-wrote the song cycle, which will be presented at 54 Below this fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:06PM

Watch Brandon Victor Dixon Cover 'Hotel California'; NYC Concert Announced by Andrew Gans

The new single from the Hell's Kitchen star is from the actor's upcoming solo album.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

Rolling Thunder's Justin Matthew Sargent Shares How to 'Survive the Madness' of Showbiz by Andrew Gans

The Rock of Ages star is back on the New York stage Off-Broadway in the Vietnam War-set rock journey Rolling Thunder.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM

Listen to Jessie Mueller Sing 'So Alive' From New Musical Beautiful Little Fool by Andrew Gans

Ryan Vasquez and Hannah Corneau are also featured on the concept recording for the musical, which will make its world premiere in London next year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM
Thursday, August 21, 2025

After a Decade, The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast Will Drop Final Episode in 2026 by Andrew Gans

Final episodes in the series, created and hosted by Gillian Pensavalle, will feature Lin-Manual Miranda, Renée Elise Goldsberry, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:36PM

Gossip Girl Star Thomas Doherty Will Make New York Stage Debut in Little Shop of Horrors by Andrew Gans

The Descendants actor will arrive on Skid Row in September.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:12PM

Cast Set for 2025-2026 Chicago Tour by Andrew Gans

See who will be razzle dazzling cities across the country in the John Kander and Fred Ebb classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

Cher Calls Out Genius of Betty Buckley by Andrew Gans

The Oscar-winning Moonstruck star recently reflected on the power of music.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM

New Nancy LaMott Recording Celebrates Late Singer's Work With David Friedman by Andrew Gans

Also, listen to "We Can Be Kind" from Nancy LaMott Sings David Friedman.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:32AM

Watch Highlights From Jersey Boys at the Muny, Starring Ryan Vasquez, Pablo David Laucerica, More by Andrew Gans

Maggie Burrows directs the Tony-winning musical with choreography by William Carlos Angulo.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:32AM
Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Check Out Photos of New Hamilton Cast in London's West End by Andrew Gans

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s long-running West End hit continues at the Victoria Palace.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:19PM

Photos: Zachary James, Christine Allado, Ben Joyce, More in London Hunchback of Notre Dame Concerts by Andrew Gans

Jonathan O’Boyle directs the Alan Menken-Stephen Schwartz-Peter Parnell musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:12PM

London Hit Red Pitch Will Make U.S. Premiere at Maryland's Olney This Fall by Andrew Gans

Daniel Bailey's production of the Tyrell Williams play will be restaged by Kevin McAllister.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

Dylan Mulvaney, Chris Renfro, Max Mendoza Crumm, More Join The Drowsy Chaperone Carnegie Hall Cast by Andrew Gans

L Morgan Lee is directing the upcoming concert, launching the fourth annual Breaking the Binary Theatre Festival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:04PM

Arena Stage's Upcoming Reimagining of Pal Joey Will Change Its Title to Chez Joey by Andrew Gans

Savion Glover is co-directing Richard LaGravenese's new version of the Rodgers and Hart classic with Tony Goldwyn.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM
Tuesday, August 19, 2025

BD Wong, Elizabeth Stanley, Michael Winther, Alexis Michelle, More Set for Songs From an Unmade Bed Benefit Concert by Andrew Gans

A one-night-only 20th anniversary performance of the Mark Campbell song cycle will benefit Broadway Cares and The Trevor Project.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:24PM

Principal Casting Complete for New The Phantom of the Opera North American Tour by Andrew Gans

A revamped touring version of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical will launch in November.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:18PM

Tony Winner Sutton Foster Sets Return to Café Carlyle by Andrew Gans

The 70th season at the intimate Manhattan venue will also feature Justin Vivian Bond, John Pizzarelli and Jessica Molaskey, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:06PM

Ben Crawford, John Cariani, Carson Stewart, More Set for Reading of Ten Brave Seconds Musical by Andrew Gans

Ellie Heyman will direct the new musical from Will Van Dyke and Jeff Talbott.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:55PM

Broadway Inspirational Voices Will Offer Fall NYC Concert by Andrew Gans

The Gathering: Rooted and Rising will be presented at the Riverside Church.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:03PM

Broadway's The Lion King Welcomes 4 New Young Stars by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning Disney hit continues at the Minskoff Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM

Cast Complete for West End Transfer of The Importance of Being Earnest, Starring Olly Alexander by Andrew Gans

The Max Webster-directed staging of the Oscar Wilde classic played London's National this past winter.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM

It's Kids' Night on Broadway August 19; 18 Shows Are Participating by Andrew Gans

The annual program sends kids 18 and under to Broadway for free, with accompanying restaurant discounts and in-theatre activites.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54AM

Emily Skinner and Luke Newton Star in House of McQueen Off-Broadway Beginning August 19 by Andrew Gans

Darrah Cloud's new play spotlights late fashion designer Lee Alexander McQueen.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54AM
Monday, August 18, 2025

Beth Leavel Named Recipient of 2025 Sarah Siddons Society Award by Andrew Gans

The Tony winner, recently on Broadway in Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends, will be celebrated at a ceremony in Chicago in the fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:12PM

Rachel Tucker, Rosalind Eleazar Join Cast of Ralph Fiennes-Led Small Hotel by Andrew Gans

Holly Race Roughan will direct the world premiere from Rebecca Lenkiewicz.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:32PM

Celia Keenan-Bolger, Claybourne Elder, Richard Kind Set for Die Mommie Die! Benefit Reading by Andrew Gans

Playwright Charles Busch will also be part of the reading at Connecticut's Sharon Playhouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:35PM

Celia Keenan-Bolger, Claybourne Elder, Richard Kind Set for Die Mommy Die! Benefit Reading by Andrew Gans

Playwright Charles Busch will also be part of the reading at Connecticut's Sharon Playhouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

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