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Thursday, September 28, 2023

Frozen's Ryan McCartan Joins Off-Broadway Cast of Lone Star by Andrew Gans

Joe Rosario directs the Ruth Stage production of James McLure’s dark comedy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:55AM

Penny Fuller, Pat Addiss, Rose Caiola Will Judge 9th Annual Tomatoes Got Talent Competition by Andrew Gans

The competition celebrates women over 40 who are not entertainment professionals.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:43AM

First Date's Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner Pen Score for 13 Going On 30 Musical by Andrew Gans

A workshop of the new musical, featuring a book by screenwriters Josh Goldsmith and Cathy Yuspa, will be held in the U.K.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM
Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Max von Essen, Benjamin Pajak, More in Mufti Golden Rainbow by Andrew Gans

Stuart Ross directs the York Theatre Company production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:43PM

How to Get Discount Tickets for the Final Stephen Sondheim Musical Here We Are by Andrew Gans

Bobby Cannavale, Micaela Diamond, Amber Gray, Denis O’Hare, Steven Pasquale, and more will star in the limited engagement at Off-Broadway's The Shed.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:07PM

Jasmine Amy Rogers Lands Title Role in World Premiere of BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical by Andrew Gans

The new musical, penned by David Foster, Susan Birkenhead, and Bob Martin, will begin performances in Chicago in November.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:49PM

See Who's Starring in New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players' Patience by Andrew Gans

The comic opera will launch the company's 49th season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:37AM

Original Cast Recording of British Musical Climb Way Up Due in October by Andrew Gans

Graham Lappin's four-person song cycle was seen at Manchester’s Hope Mill Theatre last year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:43AM

Close Up–The Twiggy Musical Opens at London's Menier Chocolate Factory September 27 by Andrew Gans

The world premiere is written and directed by Ben Elton.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:25AM

West End's Frozen Welcomes New Cast Members September 27 by Andrew Gans

The Disney musical continues at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:25AM
Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Stephanie J. Block to Release Holiday Album With Club44 Records by Andrew Gans

The new recording will feature duets with husband Sebastian Arcelus and their daughter and a new song penned by David Zippel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:07PM

Nic Rouleau, Savy Jackson, Josh Lamon, More Will Star in Zombie Musical Alive! by Andrew Gans

Also, watch Nick Rashad Burroughs sing "Last Stop" from the show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:33PM

Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for The Time Traveller’s Wife Musical in London by Andrew Gans

The new musical begins performances next month at the Apollo Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:19AM

MJ the Musical Will Arrive in Germany Next Year by Andrew Gans

The Broadway hit continues at the Neil Simon Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:03AM

New Simba Roars in Broadway's The Lion King Starting September 26 by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning international hit continues at the Minskoff Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:03AM

North American Tour of Mean Girls Musical Opens September 26 by Andrew Gans

Casey Hushion directs the Tina Fey-Jeff Richmond-Nell Benjamin musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:03AM
Monday, September 25, 2023

Jake Shears and Rebecca Lucy Taylor AKA Self Esteem Join London Cast of Cabaret Starting September 25 by Andrew Gans

The Olivier-winning production continues at the Kit Kat Club.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13AM

West End's Les Misérables Welcomes New Leads September 25 by Andrew Gans

The international hit musical continues at the Sondheim Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13AM
Saturday, September 23, 2023

Matt Doyle Plays Legendary Crooner in Sinatra the Musical Beginning September 23 by Andrew Gans

Kathleen Marshall directs the U.K. world premiere, also featuring Ana Villafañe.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13AM
Friday, September 22, 2023

September 24 Broadway Forever Concert Postponed by Andrew Gans

The free Bronx concert, scheduled to feature stars from & Juliet, Harmony, Here Lies Love, and more, has set a new date.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:19PM

Psychological Thriller Job, Starring Sydney Lemmon and Peter Friedman, Extends Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Michael Herwitz directs Max Wolf Friedlich's new play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:43PM

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends, Starring Bernadette Peters, Lea Salonga, More by Andrew Gans

The West End transfer of Cameron Mackintosh's Sondheim tribute plays the Gielgud Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:43PM

Video: Get a 1st Listen to Matt Doyle as Frank Sinatra in Orchestra Rehearsal for Sinatra the Musical by Andrew Gans

Check out highlights from the sitzprobe of the Kathleen Marshall-staged show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:43PM

Kimberly Akimbo's Alli Mauzey Once Worked as a Singing Waitress by Andrew Gans

Plus, learn why her dream role is Ariel in The Little Mermaid (even though she's been told she's more of a Belle).

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:04PM

James McKnight Named New CEO of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Really Useful Group by Andrew Gans

McKnight previously spent seven years as chief creative officer for the Harry Potter franchise.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:43AM

Vina Morales Plays Limited Run in Broadway's Here Lies Love Starting September 22 by Andrew Gans

The Filipino actor steps into the part formerly played by Tony winner Lea Salonga.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:25AM
Thursday, September 21, 2023

Seth MacFarlane Donates $5 Million to Entertainment Community Fund by Andrew Gans

MacFarlane, who previously donated $1 million, is partnering with the organization to help raise $10 million as the ongoing strikes affect film and TV workers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:19PM

Watch the Wicked: Tiny Desk Concert, Featuring Stephen Schwartz, Alyssa Fox, McKenzie Kurtz by Andrew Gans

Listen to renditions of "Popular," "Defying Gravity," "For Good," and more in the NPR series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:13PM

Caroline Aaron, Marilu Henner, Melanie Mayron, JoBeth Williams to Star in Madwomen of the West Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Thomas Caruso will direct the New York premiere of Sandra Tsing Loh's comedy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:33PM

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