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Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Burlesque the Musical Opens in London's West End July 22 by Andrew Gans

Steve Antin's new musical, based on the 2010 film of the same name, features songs by Christina Aguilera and Sia.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:03AM

Gavin Lee Is Scar in Broadway's The Lion King Beginning July 22 by Andrew Gans

The role marks the two-time Tony nominee's third for Disney.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:03AM
Monday, July 21, 2025

Ana Villafañe, Robin De Jesús, Florencia Cuenca, More Will Join Jaime Lozano at Sony Hall by Andrew Gans

The concert will celebrate the forthcoming release of Lozano's Songs By An Immigrant Vol. 3.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:29PM

Caroline Bowman, Florrie Bagel, Adelina Mitchell Set for Songs for a New World at the Olney by Andrew Gans

The Jason Robert Brown revue will be presented outdoors in August.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:27PM

Shoshana Bean, Kara Young, More Join American Theatre Wing's Advisory Committee by Andrew Gans

The new members will help guide The Wing’s programs, partnerships, and initiatives.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:24PM

Robert Downey Jr., Julianne Moore, Mark Ruffalo, More Set for 1-Night Reading of All the President's Men by Andrew Gans

John Benjamin Hickey will direct the benefit reading of William Goldman's Oscar-winning screenplay.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM

Watch Highlights From Opening Night of Muny Evita, Starring Katerina McCrimmon by Andrew Gans

Paulo Szot, Omar Lopez-Cepero, and Daniel Torres also star in the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM
Sunday, July 20, 2025

Betsy Wolfe Finds Joy in New Musical Opening Off-Broadway July 20 by Andrew Gans

The new musical about Miracle Mop inventor and businesswoman Joy Mangano is directed by Lorin Latarro.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM

Nicole Scherzinger-Led Revival of Sunset Blvd. Ends Broadway Run July 20 by Andrew Gans

Jamie Lloyd's production of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical won the 2025 Tony for Best Revival of a Musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Friday, July 18, 2025

Cape Playhouse Come From Away to Feature Broadway Cast Members by Andrew Gans

Kelly Devine will direct and choreograph the Tony-nominated musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:03PM

Watch Rachel Zegler in New Trailer for London Palladium Evita by Andrew Gans

Jamie Lloyd directs the revival of the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:01PM

10th Anniversary Performance of Hamilton Will Benefit Immigrants: We Get the Job Done Coalition by Andrew Gans

Every actor who has appeared in the Broadway production has been invited to attend the anniversary performance at the Richard Rodgers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM

Chloë Grace Moretz, Amy Landecker, River Lipe-Smith Will Star in Caroline for MCC by Andrew Gans

David Cromer will direct the Preston Max Allen play Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Mischief's The Comedy About Spies to Be Filmed in West End by Andrew Gans

The new work began performances at the Noël Coward Theatre in April.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM

Six Queen Kay Sibal Says The Voice Gave Her the Confidence for Broadway by Andrew Gans

The multitalented performer is now playing Katherine Howard in the hit musical at the Lena Horne Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:54AM

Katerina McCrimmon, Paulo Szot, Omar Lopez-Cepero, Daniel Torres Star in Muny Evita Beginning July 18 by Andrew Gans

Josh Rhodes directs and choreographs the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48AM
Thursday, July 17, 2025

Morgan Dudley, Kurt Elling, Rebecca Naomi Jones, Paulo Szot, Jack Wolfe to Join Broadway's Hadestown by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning musical is readying to welcome a new principal cast to the Walter Kerr.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:03PM

Video: Go Backstage as Jeremy Jordan Prepares for Sold-Out Royal Albert Hall Concert by Andrew Gans

Watch the sound check, piano warm-up, and more as the Floyd Collins Tony nominee readies to take the stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:48PM

Call Me Izzy Extends Broadway Run; Jean Smart Sets Return Date by Andrew Gans

Johanna Day has been filling in for Emmy winner Smart, who has been sidelined with a knee injury.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM

Luke Treadaway and Vinette Robinson Join Cast of West End Othello by Andrew Gans

David Harewood, Toby Jones, and Caitlin FitzGerald will star in the Shakespeare drama.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

RuPaul's Drag Race Winner Onya Nurve (Justin Woody) and Noah Silverman Will Lead New Kinky Boots Tour by Andrew Gans

Cyndi Lauper and Harvey Fierstein's stage adaptation won the 2013 Tony for Best Musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

Cast Complete for Muny Dear Evan Hansen, Starring Michael Fabisch, Jackie Burns, Rob McClure, Savy Jackson by Andrew Gans

Rob Ruggiero will direct the Tony-winning musical at the 2025 Tony-winning regional theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Matte Martinez Will Be Broadway's New MJ by Andrew Gans

The hit musical about the late King of Pop continues at the Neil Simon Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM
Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Alex Boniello, Emma Hunton, Chris Renfro, More Set for Better Days Musical Reading by Andrew Gans

Kenneth Ferrone will direct with music direction by Gregory Nabours.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:55PM

Cast and Creative Team Set for Duke Ellington-Scored Play On! at the Signature by Andrew Gans

Lili-Anne Brown will direct with choreography by Breon Arzell.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:48PM

Adam Pascal Will Star in Jesus Christ Superstar in 2026 by Andrew Gans

The Rent star will wrap his rock tenor around "Gethsemane" and more in the Tennessee production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:38PM

See Who's Singing Work of Jimmy Van Heusen in NYC Concerts by Andrew Gans

Deborah Grace Winer will host the performances at Jazz at Lincoln Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36PM

Grammy Museum Will Display & Juliet: The Music of Max Martin and Friends Exhibit by Andrew Gans

The pop-up exhibit celebrating songwriter and producer Martin coincides with the & Juliet tour's summer engagement at the Ahmanson.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM

Kenny Leon, Kathleen Marshall, Late Rebecca Luker Among 2025 Theater Hall of Fame Inductees by Andrew Gans

The 54th annual induction ceremony will be held in the fall at the Gershwin Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM
Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Veanne Cox, Judy Gold, Jackie Hoffman, Tonya Pinkins to Join Joy Behar for My First Ex-Husband in Boston by Andrew Gans

Behar's evening of relationship-themed monologues will arrive at the Huntington in the fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:48PM

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