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Thursday, November 9, 2023

Sally Mayes to Offer Now and Then: The Teaser at the Green Room 42 by Andrew Gans

The evening with the Tony nominee will also be live streamed.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

Ruth Jones Will Be Mother Superior in West End Return of Sister Act by Andrew Gans

TV star Jones joins the previously announced Beverley Knight, who will open the production at the Dominion, followed by Alexandra Burke.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

Memorial for Sheldon Harnick Held November 9 at Broadway's Music Box Theatre by Andrew Gans

The lights of Broadway theatres will also be dimmed in memory of the Tony-winning lyricist.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM
Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Roundabout Theatre Company Extends Covenant Off-Broadway for a 2nd Time by Andrew Gans

York Walker's Southern gothic play has proven to be very popular.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:18PM

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Pasadena Inherit the Wind, Starring John Douglas Thompson, Chris Perfetti, Alfred Molina by Andrew Gans

Michael Michetti directs the production, which features onstage seating.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:06PM

Listen to Barbra Streisand Describe Attending Her 1st Broadway Show in Audio Excerpt From My Name Is Barbra by Andrew Gans

The excerpt is part of the audiobook edition of Streisand's new autobiography.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals of Madwomen of the West, Starring Melanie Mayron, Caroline Aaron, Marilu Henner, Brooke Adams by Andrew Gans

A new opening night has been set for the New York premiere of Sandra Tsing Loh's comedy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

Andrew Lloyd Webber's Starlight Express Extends Upcoming London Run by Andrew Gans

Luke Sheppard will direct the production at the specially designed Starlight Auditorium.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:18AM

Andrew Burnap, Danny Wolohan, Marin Ireland, More Explore Spain Off-Broadway Starting November 8 by Andrew Gans

Tyne Rafaeli directs Jen Silverman's new play about the art of propaganda.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM
Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Cast Set for A Little Time With Cy Coleman Concerts by Andrew Gans

Deborah Grace Winer will host the performances, part of the Songbook Sundays series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:18PM

Photos: Check Out Tyrone Huntley, Martha Kirby, and Cast in Rehearsals for Evita at Leicester’s Curve by Andrew Gans

Nikolai Foster is directing the new production of the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM

Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for 1st U.K. and Ireland Tour of Hamilton by Andrew Gans

The tour of the international hit Lin-Manuel Miranda will begin November 11 at the Manchester Palace Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM

Photos: In Rehearsal With Laura Pick, Sarah O’Connor, and Cast of New Wicked Tour of U.K. and Ireland by Andrew Gans

The tour of the international hit musical will begin in December and continue through 2025.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM

Video: Watch Max von Essen and Max Clayton Take 1st Bows in Broadway's Chicago by Andrew Gans

The record-breaking, Tony-winning revival continues at the Ambassador.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Barbra Streisand Memoir Released November 7 by Andrew Gans

My Name Is Barbra is now available from Penguin Random House.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

Mandy Patinkin Plays London's West End Starting November 7 by Andrew Gans

The Tony winner is playing a limited engagement at the Lyric Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Monday, November 6, 2023

How Great Thou Art Concert, With Kristin Chenoweth, Patti LaBelle, and Sandi Patty, Sets PBS Premiere by Andrew Gans

The concert, featuring the American Pops Orchestra, was filmed in Washington, D.C., in May.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:54PM

Memorial for Sheldon Harnick Will Be Held at Broadway's Music Box Theatre by Andrew Gans

The celebration, open to the public, will feature Danny Burstein, Harvey Fierstein, Rob Fisher, Judy Kuhn, Emily Skinner, Karen Ziemba, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM

Actors’ Equity Association and Broadway League Settle Waitress Grievance by Andrew Gans

The producers and licensor had been accused of profiting from union and non-union workers at the same time.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

Boy George Will Return to Broadway in Moulin Rouge! The Musical by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM

To the Max! Max von Essen and Max Clayton Join Broadway's Chicago November 6 by Andrew Gans

The record-breaking, Tony-winning revival continues at the Ambassador.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM

Susan Stroman Hosts 2023 Theater Hall of Fame Ceremony November 6 at the Gershwin by Andrew Gans

Presenters include Tony winners André De Shields and Jayne Houdyshell.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM
Sunday, November 5, 2023

Chris Perfetti, Alfred Molina, John Douglas Thompson, More Star in Pasadena Inherit the Wind, Opening November 5 by Andrew Gans

Michael Michetti directs the production, which features onstage seating.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM
Saturday, November 4, 2023

Filmed Version of Tony-Winning Titanic Musical Sails Into U.S. Cinemas November 4 by Andrew Gans

The screenings showcase the recent U.K. tour, directed by Thom Southerland.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Friday, November 3, 2023

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Tituss Burgess in Broadway's Moulin Rouge! The Musical by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:12PM

Beth Leavel, Shereen Ahmed, Lee Wilkof, More Set for Reading of New Comedy Theatre People by Andrew Gans

Mark Shanahan will direct Paul Slade Smith's farce for Connecticut's Westport Country Playhouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:42PM

Vincent Jamal Hooper Used to Work the Night Shift at UPS. Now He's Simba in The Lion King. by Andrew Gans

Hooper is currently making his Broadway debut in the Tony-winning Disney musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02PM

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