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Thursday, September 21, 2023

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

Cast Set for Reading of Ethan D. Pakchar and Douglas Lyons Musical Beau by Andrew Gans

Eight actor-musicians tell the story of Ace Baker, who makes a life-altering discovery.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:25AM

Lilli Cooper, Lillias White, Lesli Margherita, More Set for Reading of New Female Troubles Musical by Andrew Gans

Christopher Gattelli directs the new musical from Amanda Green, Curtis Moore, Gabrielle Allan, and Jennifer Crittenden.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:19AM

Cast Complete for 1st U.K. and Ireland Tour of Hamilton by Andrew Gans

The tour of the international hit Lin-Manuel Miranda musical will begin in November.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:49AM

Let's Get a Look at You: London Revival of Sunset Boulevard, Starring Nicole Scherzinger, Begins September 21 by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:25AM
Wednesday, September 20, 2023

October 30 Declared National Wicked Day by Andrew Gans

The international hit musical will celebrate its 20th anniversary on Broadway next month at the Gershwin.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:49PM

Dale A. Mott and Charles D. Urstadt Launch Edgewood Entertainment by Andrew Gans

The new multimedia production company supports works by historically marginalized groups.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:03PM

Kennedy Kanagawa Will Now Lead Cast of Tiananmen: A New Musical by Andrew Gans

Kanagawa will co-star opposite Ellie Wang.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07PM

Karen Ziemba, Allison Blackwell, More Will Celebrate Harold Arlen at Jazz at Lincoln Center by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07PM
Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Broadway Grosses Analysis: Grosses Rise as Fall Shows Begin Previews by Andrew Gans

There were 25 productions running on Broadway last week with 16 playing to 90% capacity or more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:55PM

Tim Daly, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Lea DeLaria, More Will Star in The Night of the Iguana Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Emily Mann will direct the Tennessee Williams classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33PM

Broadway Records to Release Cast Recording of London's Immersive Guys and Dolls by Andrew Gans

Nicholas Hytner directs the classic musical at the Bridge Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:55AM

Andrew Lloyd Webber's Starlight Express to Return to London in 2024 by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM

See Who's Joining Kerry Ellis and Maiya Quansah-Breed in Reimagined London Premiere of Diana: The Musical by Andrew Gans

The concert version of the Broadway musical will play the Eventim Apollo in December.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM
Monday, September 18, 2023

Close Up–The Twiggy Musical Begins Previews at London's Menier Chocolate Factory September 18 by Andrew Gans

The world premiere is written and directed by Ben Elton.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM
Friday, September 15, 2023

Weekend Performances of Annie Baker's Infinite Life Canceled Due to Covid by Andrew Gans

The Pulitzer Prize winner's newest play was recently extended at Off-Broadway's Linda Gross Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:25PM

Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends With Bernadette Peters, Lea Salonga, More by Andrew Gans

Cameron Mackintosh's Sondheim tribute will begin previews September 21 at London's Gielgud Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:33PM

Lili Thomas Was Once Told She Was 'Too Ethnic,' Now She's Making History in Chicago by Andrew Gans

She is currently the first Asian-American actor to play Mamma Morton in the Tony-winning Chicago revival, and she's been ready since 1997.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:07AM

Aaron Tveit Will Ring in New Year's 2024 at 54 Below by Andrew Gans

The Moulin Rouge! The Musical Tony winner will play the New York nightspot this winter.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:07AM

Original Cast Recording of The Time Traveller’s Wife Musical Sets Release Date by Andrew Gans

The new musical will begin performances later this fall at London's Apollo.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:25AM

See Who's Joining Brian Cox in World Premiere of Trevor Nunn-Directed The Score by Andrew Gans

Oliver Cotton's drama will play the Theatre Royal Bath.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:55AM
Thursday, September 14, 2023

Lorna Courtney, Lesli Margherita, L. Steven Taylor, More Join Lineup for NextGen Spotlight Benefit Concert by Andrew Gans

Presented by Broadway Cares’ NextGen Advocates, the evening will also be available for streaming.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:49PM

Andrew Burnap and Danny Wolohan Will Join Marin Ireland and More Off-Broadway in Spain by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:37PM

Max von Essen, Danielle Lee Greaves, Mara Davi, More Will Star in Mufti Golden Rainbow by Andrew Gans

Stuart Ross will direct the York Theatre Company production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:07PM

See Who's Starring in 25th Anniversary North American Tour of Mamma Mia! by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:55AM

Frankie Grande Will Lead Cast of Bucks County's The Rocky Horror Show by Andrew Gans

Hunter Foster will direct Richard O'Brien's cult classic musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:55AM

Cast Set for Industry Workshop of New Musical Love Birds by Andrew Gans

Ian Talbot will direct Robert J. Sherman's family-friendly musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM
Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Herb Alpert Foundation Donates $250K to Entertainment Community Fund by Andrew Gans

The donation was matched by an anonymous donor, bringing the total gift to $500,000.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:25PM

See Who's Going The Full Monty at North Shore Music Theatre by Andrew Gans

Gerry McIntyre will direct and choreograph the Tony-nominated David Yazbek and Terrence McNally musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:55PM

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