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Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Emily Skinner Will Join Luke Newton in House of McQueen Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Darrah Cloud's play will be staged at the new theatrical venue, The Mansion at Hudson Yards.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:42PM

Camille A. Brown Will Be Honored at Black Theatre United's Annual Gala by Andrew Gans

Honorees will also include producers Mathew Knowles, Gena Avery Knowles, Tonya Lewis Lee, and Lester Cooney.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:24AM

John Tartaglia Steps Into Muny Frozen, Replacing Injured Actor by Andrew Gans

The Avenue Q star is also directing the musical at the St. Louis venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Broadway Cares Awards More Than $2.1 Million in Grants by Andrew Gans

The grants will benefit support organizations around the country.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Wicked Original Broadway Cast Recording Certified 4X Platinum by Andrew Gans

To celebrate the milestone, Decca Broadway will release a two-LP picture disc release of Wicked.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:12AM
Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Bridgerton's Luke Newton Will Play Designer Lee Alexander McQueen Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

House of McQueen will be staged at the new theatrical venue, The Mansion at Hudson Yards.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24PM

Queering the Canon: Live at Joe’s Pub Sets Release Date and Album Party by Andrew Gans

The live album is the first from Ring of Keys Records.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:17PM

James Monroe Iglehart Will Join Broadway's & Juliet This Summer by Andrew Gans

The Aladdin Tony winner will play a limited engagement in the hit jukebox musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM

Pierre Marais Is Joe Gillis in Broadway's Sunset Blvd. Beginning July 8 by Andrew Gans

Jamie Lloyd's Tony-winning revival continues at the St. James.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM
Monday, July 7, 2025

Kara Young, Abbi Jacobson, Billy Eichner, Heléne Yorke Will Lead NYCLU Benefit Reading by Andrew Gans

Leslye Headland will direct Mathilde Dratwa's A Play About David Mamet Writing a Play About Harvey Weinstein.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:48PM

Photos: Go Inside Ariana DeBose-Hosted Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Broadcast by Andrew Gans

Darren Criss and Nicole Scherzinger attended the evening that featured performances by the Jonas Brothers, Lenny Kravitz, Keke Palmer, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:42PM

American Theatre Wing Gala Will Honor Unsung Heroes of Industry by Andrew Gans

The annual fundraiser will be held in Manhattan in September.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:24PM

Andrew Durand, Bryan Batt, Sydney Morton, More Join High Society at the Ogunquit Playhouse by Andrew Gans

Robyn Hurder and Max Clayton will star in the musical based on the Philip Barry play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

Samuel Dallas Launches Envoy Theatricals by Andrew Gans

The company will offer full-service general management for Broadway and Off-Broadway productions, national tours, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

Watch Highlights From Opening Night of Muny Frozen, Starring Patti Murin, Hannah Corneau, Jelani Remy by Andrew Gans

John Tartaglia directs the family-friendly Disney musical with choreography by Patrick O’Neill.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

Out of the Box Theatrics Finds a New Off-Broadway Home by Andrew Gans

The theatre company, which is currently presenting the world premiere of Beau The Musical, is heading uptown.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

Elf Musical Will Return to London's West End This Winter by Andrew Gans

Philip Wm. McKinley will again direct the production based on the 2003 film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

See Who's Joining Katerina McCrimmon, Paulo Szot, Omar Lopez-Cepero, Daniel Torres in Muny Evita by Andrew Gans

Josh Rhodes will direct and choreograph the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM
Sunday, July 6, 2025

Tom Francis Ends Run in Broadway's Sunset Blvd. July 6 by Andrew Gans

Pierre Marais will succeed the 2025 Tony nominee in Jamie Lloyd's Tony-winning revival at the St. James.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

Patti Murin, Hannah Corneau, and Jelani Remy Star in Muny's Frozen Beginning July 6 by Andrew Gans

John Tartaglia directs the family-friendly Disney musical with choreography by Patrick O’Neill.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Friday, July 4, 2025

Ariana DeBose Hosts Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks on NBC July 4 by Andrew Gans

Performers include the Jonas Brothers, Eric Church, Lenny Kravitz, Ava Max, Keke Palmer, and Trisha Yearwood.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Thursday, July 3, 2025

Ariana DeBose Hosts Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks on NBC July 4 by Andrew Gans

Film & TV News Ariana DeBose Hosts Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks on NBC July 4 Performers include the Jonas Brothers, Eric Church, Lenny Kravitz, Ava Max, Keke P…

SOURCE: southfloridatheater.com at 08:00PM

Get a 1st Look at Carl Holder's Out of Order Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Skylar Fox directs the interactive parlor game at the East Village Basement.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:48AM

Jessie Mueller, Nikki Renée Daniels, Lorna Courtney, More Will Be Part of Songbook Academy Summer Music Intensive by Andrew Gans

Michael Feinstein leads the Great American Songbook Foundation series, which includes public performances that are also live streamed.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:48AM

Watch Mandy Gonzalez Belt Out 'With One Look' From Sunset Blvd. by Andrew Gans

The In the Heights star performed the Andrew Lloyd Webber ballad at the 2025 Vision Awards.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:48AM

Watch Rob McClure and Bianca Marroquín's Heartfelt 'Sue Me' in Ogunquit Guys and Dolls by Andrew Gans

Al Blackstone directs and choreographs the classic musical at the Maine venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:41AM
Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Watch Highlights From Goodspeed's All Shook Up With L Morgan Lee, Kerstin Anderson, Ryan Mac, More by Andrew Gans

Daniel Goldstein directs the Elvis Presley-inspired musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

Ellen Greene-Led Film Beatrix Is Invisible Wins Audience Award in West Coast Premiere by Andrew Gans

Alex Farias' film debuted at the Palm Springs International Short Film Festival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

Grace Hodgett Young Sets Final Performance in Broadway's Sunset Blvd. by Andrew Gans

Sydney Jones will succeed the Olivier nominee in Jamie Lloyd's Tony-winning revival at the St. James.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:02PM

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