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Thursday, February 13, 2025

Idina Menzel-Led Redwood Musical Officially Opens on Broadway February 13 by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Tina Landau directs the new musical she conceived with Menzel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM
Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Gypsy Star Audra McDonald Has a Puzzling Solution to Post-Show Sleep Problems by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

The six-time Tony winner also spoke about her grandmother, her younger daughter, and the late Gavin Creel on her recent The Late Show appearance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:02PM
Thursday, January 30, 2025

Video: Watch Broadway's Cabaret Revival Serenade Adam Lambert on His Birthday by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

The performance at the Kit Kat Club benefited Pride Live.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM
Sunday, January 26, 2025

Show/Boat: A River Ends Limited Off-Broadway Run January 26 by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

David Herskovits directed the reexamination of the 1927 Oscar Hammerstein II-Jerome Kern musical Show Boat.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06AM
Saturday, January 25, 2025
Friday, January 24, 2025

Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals With Robyn Hurder, Caroline Bowman, and Cast of Broadway's Smash by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Susan Stroman directs the stage musical adaptation of the musical TV series, arriving at the Imperial in March.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

Crew of Off-Broadway's Little Shop of Horrors Secures 1st Union Contract by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

The new agreement includes wage increases and contributions to healthcare and retirement plans.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM

Cast Complete for Hercules in London's West End, Starring Luke Brady by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

The musical, based on the Disney animated film, played earlier runs at Shakespeare in the Park, Paper Mill Playhouse, and in Germany.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:48AM
Thursday, January 23, 2025

Drag Race Winner Alaska Thunderf*ck Will Return to Off-Broadway's Drag: The Musical by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

The new musical has also extended its run at New World Stages.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM
Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Check Out Photos of Lin-Manuel Miranda, Aidy Bryant, Nick Kroll, Andrew Rannells in Broadway's All In by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Simon Rich's comedy continues its limited engagement at the Hudson Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:06PM

NSYNC's Joey Fatone Returns to Broadway in & Juliet January 21 by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

The pop star will be singing songs by frequent NSYNC collaborator Max Martin at the Sondheim.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06AM
Friday, January 17, 2025

Photos: Go Inside Rehearsal for Broadway's Upcoming Buena Vista Social Club by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Performances will begin February 21 at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:03PM

Check Out New Photos of Broadway's Alicia Keys Musical, Hell's Kitchen by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

The Tony-nominated musical recently welcomed Jessica Vosk to a company led by Tony winner Maleah Joi Moon.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:12PM

See Who's Joining Javier Muñoz, Ann Harada, Alex Brightman, Isabelle McCalla in Schmigadoon! Stage Premiere by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

The stage adaptation of the musical TV series arrives at the Kennedy Center January 31.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:12PM
Thursday, January 16, 2025

Jacob Dickey and Kyle Selig Complete Cast for Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends on Broadway by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Also, check out new rehearsal photos for the musical celebration co-starring Tony winners Bernadette Peters and Lea Salonga.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:36PM

Tatianna Córdoba and Justina Machado Will Lead Real Women Have Curves Musical on Broadway by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

The full creative team for the musical adaptation, which begins April 1 at the James Earl Jones Theatre, has also been announced.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM
Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Orville Peck and Eva Noblezada to Join Cast of Broadway's Cabaret by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

The duo will succeed Adam Lambert and Auli‘i Cravalho.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM
Thursday, January 9, 2025
Saturday, December 28, 2024

Audra McDonald-Led Gypsy Cancels December 28 Matinee and Evening Shows; Performances to Resume December 29 by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

The revival, directed by George C. Wolfe, opened at the Majestic Theatre December 19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:32PM
Friday, July 19, 2024

Maria Friedman Will Play Café Carlyle by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

The Tony-nominated director of Merrily We Roll Along will return to the Manhattan nightspot this fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Adam Heller, Jill Abramovitz, Samantha Massell, More Star in Muny Fiddler on the Roof Beginning July 19 by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Rob Ruggiero directs the classic musical by Joseph Stein, Jerry Bock, and Sheldon Harnick.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM
Wednesday, July 17, 2024

London's Matilda to Welcome New Title Player, Mrs. Wormwood, Miss Honey, More by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Based on the Roald Dahl novel, Matilda features a score by Tim Minchin and a Tony Award-winning book by Dennis Kelly.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM
Monday, July 8, 2024

Video: Watch Highlights From Premiere of Jason Robert Brown Musical Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

J. Harrison Ghee, Tom Hewitt, and Sierra Boggess lead the Rob Ashford-helmed project, opening July 8.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

World Premiere Jason Robert Brown Musical Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil Opens in Chicago July 8 by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

J. Harrison Ghee, Tom Hewitt, and Sierra Boggess lead the Rob Ashford-helmed project.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Wednesday, July 3, 2024

Photos: Check Out J. Harrison Ghee, Tom Hewitt, Sierra Boggess in Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil Musical by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

The Jason Robert Brown-Taylor Mac musical is currently making its world premiere in Chicago.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:36PM

Jac Yarrow, Channah Hewitt, Gavin Lee, Bonnie Langford, More Join Cast of Les Misérables Arena Tour by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

The previously announced Alfie Boe and Killian Donnelly will share the role of Jean Valjean.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM
Sunday, June 30, 2024

A Beautiful Noise Ends Broadway Run June 30 by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

The Neil Diamond jukebox bio musical opened in 2022 at the Broadhurst Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Friday, June 28, 2024

Nikki Renée Daniels Will Lead PCLO's The Music Man by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Sarah Edwards is directing the Tony-winning musical with choreography by Mara Newbery Greer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:42PM
Tuesday, June 25, 2024

World Premiere Jason Robert Brown Musical Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil Extends Chicago Run by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

J. Harrison Ghee, Tom Hewitt, and Sierra Boggess are leading the Rob Ashford-helmed project.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:32PM