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Monday, August 14, 2023

Broadway-Bound The Wiz Revival Tour Finds Its Dorothy by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Director Schele Williams' new production of the '70s musical launches from Baltimore in September.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:25AM
Wednesday, August 9, 2023

Christopher Fitzgerald, James Monroe Iglehart, Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer, Ethan Slater, More to Star in Broadway Spamalot Revival by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

The 2005 musical is headed back to the Main Stem following a Kennedy Center run earlier this year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:25AM
Monday, August 7, 2023
Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Watch Moana's Auli'i Cravalho Belt Out 'Don't Cry for Me Argentina' Prior to West End Evita in Concert by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Matt Rawle, Jeremy Secomb, and more will also be part of the cast at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:07PM

Ali Stroker, Myles Frost, Lorna Courtney, More Star in Symphonic Concert Premiere of Rent Starting July 26 by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Sammi Cannold directs the Jonathan Larson rock opera at the Kennedy Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM
Monday, July 17, 2023

Off-Broadway Run of All-Drag Murder Mystery Death Drop Postponed by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

The "Dragatha Christie murder mystery" was initially scheduled to begin performances at New World Stages in June.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:49PM
Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Jordan Donica and Awa Sal Secka Join Cast of Symphonic Concert Premiere of Rent at Kennedy Center by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

The Jonathan Larson rock opera, directed by Sammi Cannold, will play the D.C. venue later this month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:07PM
Thursday, July 6, 2023

Jessica Hendy's Walking With Bubbles Will Get a Cast Recording by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

The solo musical tracks Hendy's struggles with mental illness and motherhood.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:07AM
Monday, July 3, 2023
Thursday, June 29, 2023

Ali Stroker, Myles Frost, Lorna Courtney, More Will Star in Symphonic Concert Premiere of Rent at Kennedy Center by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

The Jonathan Larson rock opera, directed by Sammi Cannold, will play the D.C. venue this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:55PM
Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Cast Complete for Andrew Lloyd Webber's Love Never Dies London Concerts, Starring Norm Lewis by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

The Phantom of the Opera sequel, which follows opera star Christine Daaé to New York's Coney Island, will play three performances at Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:55AM
Monday, June 26, 2023

Watch Jonathan Burke, Jay Armstrong Johnson, Jessica Vosk, More in Broadway Bares: Pleasure Park Opening by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

The annual charity burlesque raised $1.9 million for Broadway Cares June 18.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:55AM
Thursday, June 22, 2023

Check Out New, Sexy Behind-the-Scenes Photos at Broadway Bares: Pleasure Park by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

The annual charity burlesque raised $1.9 million for Broadway Cares June 18.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:33PM
Sunday, June 18, 2023

Krysta Rodriguez, Nik Alexander, More Star in Cabaret at Barrington Stage Company, Opening June 18 by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Alan Paul directs the Kander and Ebb classic at the Massachusetts theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM
Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Krysta Rodriguez, Nik Alexander, More Star in Cabaret at Barrington Stage Company Beginning June 14 by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Alan Paul directs the Kander and Ebb classic at the Massachusetts theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13AM
Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Jessica Hendy's Walking With Bubbles Extends Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

The solo musical tracks Hendy's struggles with mental illness and motherhood.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:55PM
Friday, June 9, 2023

Photos: On the Red Carpet at the 67th Annual Drama Desk Awards by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Acting couple Mandy Patinkin and Kathryn Grody hosted the ceremony at Sardi's.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:07PM
Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Symphonic Concert Premiere of Rent Holding Virtual Open Call for Kennedy Center Run by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

The Jonathan Larson rock opera, directed by Sammi Cannold, will play the D.C. venue this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:43PM
Thursday, June 1, 2023

Funny Girl's Julie Benko Joins Cast of Broadway's Harmony by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

The Barry Manilow-Bruce Sussman musical will arrive at Broadway's Barrymore Theatre in the fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM
Tuesday, May 30, 2023

American Repertory Theater Evita, Starring Shereen Pimentel, Extends Run; Check Out New Photos by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Directed by Sammi Cannold, the Massachusetts run follows a staging of the Andrew Lloyd Webber-Tim Rice musical at New York City Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:12PM
Thursday, May 25, 2023

Stand Back! American Repertory Theater Evita, Starring Shereen Pimentel, Officially Opens May 25 by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Directed by Sammi Cannold, the Massachusetts run follows a staging of the Andrew Lloyd Webber-Tim Rice musical at New York City Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Watch Highlights From Signature Theatre's Sweeney Todd, Starring Nathaniel Stampley and Bryonha Marie by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

The Sondheim favorite officially opens at the D.C.-area theatre May 23.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM
Monday, May 22, 2023

Watch the Emotion-Filled 1st Official Trailer for The Color Purple Film Musical, Starring Fantasia Barrino by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Danielle Brooks co-stars in the screen adaptation, due in cinemas December 25.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:12PM

Watch Highlights From Kennedy Center Spamalot, Starring Alex Brightman, James Monroe Iglehart, Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer, More by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

The recent production of the Monty Python musical was directed and choreographed by Josh Rhodes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:12PM
Saturday, May 20, 2023

To Kill a Mockingbird Closes in the West End May 20 by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Matthew Modine leads the cast as Atticus Finch at the Gielgud Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM
Friday, May 19, 2023

'A New Argentina': Get a 1st Look at American Repertory Theater's Evita, Starring Shereen Pimentel by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Directed by Sammi Cannold, the Massachusetts run follows a staging of the Andrew Lloyd Webber-Tim Rice musical at New York City Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM
Thursday, May 18, 2023

World Premiere of His Story Musical Opens in Texas May 18 by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

The Jeff Calhoun-helmed production features a book and score by Anna Miriam Brown.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36AM
Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Stand Back! American Repertory Theater Evita, Starring Shereen Pimentel, Begins May 17 by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Directed by Sammi Cannold, the Massachusetts run follows a staging of the Andrew Lloyd Webber-Tim Rice musical at New York City Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM
Monday, May 15, 2023

Olivier-Winning West End Revival of Oklahoma! Welcomes New Cast Members May 15 by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

The Rodgers and Hammerstein classic, directed by Daniel Fish, plays Wyndham's Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM
Saturday, May 13, 2023

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Celebrates 1,000th Performance on Broadway May 13 by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Jack Thorne's Tony-winning play opened at Broadway's Lyric Theatre April 22, 2018.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM

All that Chat

2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards