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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Cast Set for Reading of God Save the Queer by Andrew Gans

Evan Cabnet will direct Zackary Grady's play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

Kate Baldwin, Graham Rowat, Alyssa Wray, More Cast in American Theater Group's A Little Night Music by Andrew Gans

Hunter Foster will direct the Tony-winning Stephen Sondheim-Hugh Wheeler musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:24PM

Watch Ani DiFranco and Anaïs Mitchell Perform 'Our Lady of the Underground' From Hadestown by Andrew Gans

DiFranco is set to join the cast of the Tony-winning Broadway musical February 9.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

Boy George Is Harold Zidler in Broadway's Moulin Rouge! The Musical Starting February 6 by Andrew Gans

Derek Klena and Jeigh Madjus also return to the Tony-winning hit at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02AM

Succession's Sarah Snook Returns to London Stage February 6, Playing 26 Characters in The Picture of Dorian Gray by Andrew Gans

Sydney Theatre Company Artistic Director Kip Williams, who adapted the Oscar Wilde novel, also directs.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02AM

Matt Smith Stars in West End Revival of An Enemy of the People Beginning February 6 by Andrew Gans

Thomas Ostermeier’s reimagining of Henrik Ibsen’s thought-provoking drama plays the Duke of York's Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02AM
Monday, February 5, 2024

Alex Newell, Justin Guarini, Bonnie Milligan, More Are Part of Bigfoot, The Musical February 5 at 54 Below by Andrew Gans

The new musical is penned by Amber Ruffin, Kevin Sciretta, and David Schmoll.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36AM

Robin de Jesús, Alyssa Fox, Jelani Remy, More Sing Scott Alan Tunes at Birdland February 5 by Andrew Gans

Alan is also joined by collaborator Ben Cohn for the concert at the famed jazz club.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36AM
Saturday, February 3, 2024

Christian Borle, André De Shields, Christopher Jackson, Telly Leung, More Are Broadway's Leading Men in February 3 Concert by Andrew Gans

The evening, featuring the American Pops Orchestra, will be filmed for subsequent TV broadcast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM

New North American Tour of Little Women—The Musical Launches February 3 by Andrew Gans

Jeffrey B. Moss directs with choreography by Diane Laurenson.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM
Friday, February 2, 2024

Watch Megan Hilty and Jennifer Simard Throw Shade in New Promo for Death Becomes Her Musical by Andrew Gans

The musical based on the 1992 film will debut in Chicago with a score by Julia Mattison and Noel Carey and a book by Marco Pennette.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:36PM

Jordan Dobson On the Challenges and Rewards of Being a Swing on Broadway by Andrew Gans

He's back in A Beautiful Noise and will next be seen in a one-night-only concert of Glory Days.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM

Photos and Video: MJ the Musical Celebrates 2nd Anniversary on Broadway by Andrew Gans

The hit musical continues at the Neil Simon Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM

Photos: Take a Look at Darius Rose (a.k.a. Jackie Cox) in Off-Broadway's Make Me Gorgeous! by Andrew Gans

The RuPaul's Drag Race finalist recently succeeded Wade McCollum as the LGBTQ+ trailblazer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM

Alex Newell to Offer Solo London Concerts by Andrew Gans

The Shucked Tony winner will play Cadogan Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:48AM
Thursday, February 1, 2024

Broadway's Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Will Again Celebrate Hogwarts Houses With Special Performances by Andrew Gans

One performance will be dedicated to each house: Gryffindor, Slytherin, Hufflepuff, and Ravenclaw.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:32PM

Broadway Bets Sets June Return to Sardi's by Andrew Gans

The Broadway Cares fundraiser features a poker tournament for all levels and other casino games.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM

Complete 46th Kennedy Center Honors, Celebrating Billy Crystal, Renée Fleming, Dionne Warwick, More, Available to Stream by Andrew Gans

The broadcast featured Cynthia Erivo, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ariana DeBose, Ben Platt, Tituss Burgess, and Sigourney Weaver, among many others.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM

See Who's Joining Jeremy Jordan and Eva Noblezada in The Great Gatsby Musical on Broadway by Andrew Gans

Marc Bruni directs with choreography by Dominique Kelley.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM

Wendi Peters Will Join U.K. and Ireland Tour of Sister Act Musical This Spring by Andrew Gans

Bill Buckhurst directs the musical based on the film of the same name.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Old Globe's English, Opening February 1 by Andrew Gans

Arya Shahi directs Sanaz Toossi's Pulitzer Prize-winning play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

Darius Rose (a.k.a. Jackie Cox) Makes Off-Broadway Debut in Make Me Gorgeous! Beginning February 1 by Andrew Gans

The RuPaul's Drag Race finalist succeeds Wade McCollum as the LGBTQ+ trailblazer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM
Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Nathan Lane to Receive Signature's 13th Stephen Sondheim Award by Andrew Gans

The late Chita Rivera was honored with the award last year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

Cast Complete for U.K. and Ireland Grease Tour by Andrew Gans

Nikolai Foster will again direct with choreography by Arlene Phillips.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM

Donna McKechnie to Return to Broadway in Wicked Alongside Mary Kate Morrissey, Alexandra Socha, More by Andrew Gans

The international hit musical will welcome several new stars in March at the Gershwin Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM

Alex Newell Will Star in 50th Anniversary Pippin Concerts in London by Andrew Gans

Jonathan O'Boyle will direct the Stephen Schwartz-Roger O. Hirson musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:32AM
Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Video: Watch Hinton Battle Receive His 3 Tony Awards by Andrew Gans

The late Broadway actor-singer-dancer received a remarkable three Tonys in a 10-year span.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

FROM THE ARCHIVES: The Night Chita Rivera Dazzled in Her Solo Concert by Andrew Gans

The late, legendary three-time Tony honoree celebrated her 80th birthday in 2013 with a sold-out concert to benefit Broadway Cares.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:54PM

Curve Will Present New Staging of My Fair Lady by Andrew Gans

Nikolai Foster will direct the classic Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe musical at the Leicester venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:06PM

Ramin Karimloo, Bonnie Milligan, Chuck Cooper, Judy Kuhn, More Will Star in Encores! Titanic by Andrew Gans

Anne Kauffman will direct the Tony-winning musical with choreography by Danny Mefford.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:32PM

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