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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Forbidden Sondheim: Merrily We Stole a Song, Honoring 4 Decades of Spoofing Sondheim, Adds Extra Performance by Andrew Gans

Gerard Alessandrini's tribute to Stephen Sondheim features Jenny Lee Stern, Michael West, Christine Pedi, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02PM

Grammy Winner Ani DiFranco to Make Broadway Debut in Hadestown by Andrew Gans

DiFranco was featured on the original studio album of the Tony-winning musical, released on her own label.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM

Photos: Check Out Photos From 1st U.K. and Ireland Tour of Hamilton by Andrew Gans

The tour of the international hit Lin-Manuel Miranda began earlier this month at the Manchester Palace Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Video: Watch Jordan Fisher Take 1st Bow in Broadway's Hadestown by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning musical continues at the Walter Kerr Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:32AM

Sarah Brightman's A Christmas Symphony Tour Returns to North America November 21 by Andrew Gans

The internationally renowned soprano is touring her holiday show before she stars in the Australian production of Sunset Boulevard.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM

Christopher Sieber Is Scrooge in Old Globe's Ebenezer Scrooge’s Big San Diego Christmas Show, Opening November 21 by Andrew Gans

Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen penned the comedic adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM
Monday, November 20, 2023

Chita Rivera, Barry Bostwick, More Will Join Debbie Wileman for Judy Garland Tribute by Andrew Gans

"Judy Garland" We Need a Little Christmas will play Carnegie Hall in December.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:48PM

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Jordan Fisher as Orpheus in Broadway's Hadestown by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning musical continues at the Walter Kerr Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:54PM

Original Jersey Boys Star Daniel Reichard Will Offer Holiday Concert in NYC by Andrew Gans

Reichard will bring Mr. Christmas! to the Cutting Room.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM

Broadway's Moulin Rouge! The Musical to Offer More Sing-Along Performances in 2024 by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning musical continues at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM

Photos: Check Out Lesli Margherita, Justin Huertas, Jason Veasey, More in Little Shop of Horrors Concerts by Andrew Gans

Flint Repertory Theatre presented staged concerts of the classic Howard Ashman-Alan Menken musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

Donmar Warehouse's Next to Normal Will Transfer to London's West End by Andrew Gans

Michael Longhurst will again direct Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey's Pulitzer Prize-winning musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM

Watch Reeve Carney Take Final Bow in Broadway's Hadestown by Andrew Gans

On hand to mark the occasion were director Rachel Chavkin plus fellow original cast members André De Shields, Amber Gray, Patrick Page, and Eva Noblezada.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM

Jordan Fisher Is Orpheus in Broadway's Hadestown Beginning November 20 by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning musical continues at the Walter Kerr Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM
Sunday, November 19, 2023

Jasmine Amy Rogers Stars in World Premiere of BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical Beginning November 19 by Andrew Gans

The new musical, penned by David Foster, Susan Birkenhead, and Bob Martin, plays Chicago's CIBC Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM

Reeve Carney Plays Final Performance in Broadway's Hadestown November 19 by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning musical continues at the Walter Kerr Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM
Saturday, November 18, 2023

Bernadette Peters and Elaine Paige Host 1st Live Version of West End Woofs (and Meows) November 18 by Andrew Gans

The pet adoption event is being held at St. Paul's Church at Covent Garden.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Friday, November 17, 2023

For Purlie Victorious Star Kara Young, Every Show Feels Like the First by Andrew Gans

The two-time Tony nominee is starring opposite Leslie Odom, Jr. in the first Broadway revival of the Ossie Davis play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:06PM

James T. Lane Returns to Broadway Revival of Chicago November 17 by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning production continues its record-breaking run at the Ambassador Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

Sutton Foster and Kelli O’Hara Join Forces at Carnegie Hall November 17 by Andrew Gans

The Tony winners are backed by the New York Pops, conducted by Steven Reineke.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM

Christopher Sieber Is Scrooge in Old Globe's Ebenezer Scrooge’s Big San Diego Christmas Show Starting November 17 by Andrew Gans

Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen penned the comedic adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM

Lesli Margherita, Justin Huertas, Jason Veasey, More Star in Little Shop of Horrors Concerts November 17–18 by Andrew Gans

Flint Repertory Theatre presents staged concerts of the classic Howard Ashman-Alan Menken musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM
Thursday, November 16, 2023

Cast Complete for Fiasco Theater's Pericles Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Ben Steinfeld will direct the Shakespeare classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:36PM

'You Can't Stop the Beat': Check Out Photos From Hairspray Tour by Andrew Gans

The non-Equity tour uses Jack O'Brien's original direction and Jerry Mitchell's choreography.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:36PM

Watch Highlights From London's Sunset Boulevard, Starring Nicole Scherzinger, in New Trailer by Andrew Gans

The revival of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, directed by Jamie Lloyd, plays the Savoy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:24PM

Liz Callaway Will Celebrate Stephen Sondheim at the Kennedy Center by Andrew Gans

Callaway made her Broadway debut in the original production of Sondheim's Merrily We Roll Along.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM

Adam Garcia Will Star in New Production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Next Year by Andrew Gans

The production will play Southampton's Mayflower prior to a U.K. tour.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36AM

See Who's Starring in London Return of Hadestown by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning musical previously played London in 2018, when it had its pre-Broadway tryout at the National Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

James T. Lane to Return to Broadway Revival of Chicago by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning production continues its record-breaking run at the Ambassador Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM
Wednesday, November 15, 2023

A Beautiful Noise, Aladdin, Chicago Will Perform on CBS' Coverage of Thanksgiving Day Parade by Andrew Gans

Kevin Frazier and Keltie Knight will host the telecast live from New York City.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:32PM

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