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Monday, October 30, 2023

Funny Girl Star Lea Michele Makes Carnegie Hall Debut October 30 by Andrew Gans

Steven Jamail is the music director.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM

CSC Revival of I Can Get It for You Wholesale, Starring Santino Fontana, Opens Off-Broadway October 30 by Andrew Gans

The star-studded company also features Judy Kuhn, Adam Chanler-Berat, Rebecca Naomi Jones, Julia Lester, Joy Woods, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM
Sunday, October 29, 2023

Stephanie J. Block Offers Solo Concerts in London October 29 by Andrew Gans

The Tony winner is joined by musical director Ben Cohn.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM

Wicked Day Block Party Returns October 29 as Broadway Musical Offers Pink and Green Performances by Andrew Gans

Also, check out new photos of the New York production, celebrating 20 years on Broadway this month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM
Saturday, October 28, 2023

The Rocky Horror Skivvies Show Returns to Joe's Pub October 28 by Andrew Gans

Musical duo Nick Cearley and Lauren Molina are joined by a host of Broadway favorites.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13AM
Friday, October 27, 2023

Matt Damon, Mark Ruffalo, and Missy Yager Will Star in Benefit Reading of This Is Our Youth by Andrew Gans

Mark Brokaw will again direct Kenneth Lonergan's drama.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:43PM

Max Clayton Will Join Broadway Company of Chicago by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37PM

Video: Watch Jake Shears, Rebecca Lucy Taylor (AKA Self Esteem) in Highlights From West End Cabaret by Andrew Gans

The two artists have also extended their engagement in the Olivier-winning revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37PM

For & Juliet's Austin Scott, Rejection Can Sometimes Be a Blessing by Andrew Gans

He also reveals the hobby that keeps him occupied backstage on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:25AM

Louise Dearman and Rachel Tucker Will Star in Side Show at the London Palladium by Andrew Gans

Emma Butler will direct the concert of the Henry Krieger and Bill Russell musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:13AM

Watch 4 Elphabas and 4 Glindas Chat About Playing Leading Roles in Wicked by Andrew Gans

Current Broadway Elphaba Alyssa Fox says playing the green-skinned character has "changed me fundamentally as a human being."

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:13AM

New York Pops' 2023-2024 Season Launches October 27 With Ali Stroker, Hailey Kilgore, Derek Klena, Javier Muñoz by Andrew Gans

The evening, entitled 21st Century Broadway, features tunes from Hamilton, Wicked, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM

Forbidden Sondheim: Merrily We Stole a Song, Honoring 4 Decades of Spoofing Sondheim, Begins October 27 by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM

Evergreens, Celebrating Barbra Streisand's 6 Decades as a Columbia Artist, Features 22 Tracks by Andrew Gans

Yentl: 40th Anniversary Deluxe Edition is also released October 27.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM
Thursday, October 26, 2023

Jordan Gelber, Jill Abramovitz, Alexandra Socha, Etai Benson, More Cast in Paper Mill Fiddler on the Roof by Andrew Gans

Parker Esse will reproduce Jerome Robbins' original choreography.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:03PM

Bryan Cranston Will Host Celebrity Poker Tournament, Benefiting Entertainment Community Fund by Andrew Gans

Proceeds will help support film and TV workers who have been affected by the ongoing work stoppage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:33PM

Cast Set for Return of Into Sweeney Todd's Woods at 54 Below by Andrew Gans

Celebrating its 11th year, the cabaret evening will also stream live.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:43AM

See Who's Joining Matt Smith in West End Revival of An Enemy of the People by Andrew Gans

Thomas Ostermeier’s reimagining of Henrik Ibsen’s thought-provoking play will open in February 2024.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:55AM

Roundabout Theatre Company's Covenant Opens Off-Broadway October 26 by Andrew Gans

Tiffany Nichole Greene directs York Walker's suspenseful world premiere.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:25AM

25th Anniversary North American Tour of Mamma Mia! Kicks Off October 26 by Andrew Gans

Phyllida Lloyd again directs the international hit musical featuring the songs of ABBA.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:25AM
Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Kate Rockwell, Anthony Norman, John-Michael Lyles, More Set for Reading of The Ladies Man Musical by Andrew Gans

Matt DiCarlo will direct the new musical penned by Justin Mortelliti and Shannon Hunt.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:07PM

Max von Essen Will Join Broadway Cast of Chicago by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:33PM

More Stars Set to Join Nathan Lane, Judy Kuhn, Brandon Uranowitz, BD Wong for CSC Gala by Andrew Gans

The evening will honor theatre agent Sarah L. Douglas and John Weidman, who revised the book for the company's current revival of I Can Get It for You Wholesale.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:43PM

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Lily James and Kristin Scott Thomas in World Premiere of Lyonesse by Andrew Gans

Ian Rickson directs the new work from Penelope Skinner at London's Harold Pinter.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:19AM

West End Revival of Grease Will Tour U.K. and Ireland by Andrew Gans

Nikolai Foster will again direct with choreography by Arlene Phillips.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:37AM
Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Cast Set for Return of Million Dollar Quartet Christmas National Tour by Andrew Gans

The holiday tour will begin next month in Delaware.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:37PM

League of Professional Theatre Women Will Interview 5-Time Tony Winner Susan Stroman by Andrew Gans

Tony-nominated New York, New York librettist Sharon Washington will chat with the director-choreographer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:25PM

World Premiere of Sabbath's Theater, Starring John Turturro, Elizabeth Marvel, Jason Kravits, Extends Run Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Turturro and Ariel Levy penned the stage adaptation of the Philip Roth novel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:43PM

Photos: Get a 1st Look at London Premiere of Lynn Nottage's Clyde's by Andrew Gans

Lynette Linton directs the production at the Donmar Warehouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07PM

Video: Watch New Little Shop of Horrors Stars Constance Wu and Corbin Bleu Sing 'Suddenly Seymour' on GMA by Andrew Gans

The hit revival of the Alan Menken and Howard Ashman musical continues at the Westside Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM

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