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Thursday, August 24, 2023

Stars in the House Offers Avenue Q Sing Through August 24 to Raise Funds for Hawaii Wildfire Victims by Andrew Gans

Many actors from the Broadway company will join hosts Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:43AM

Michael Urie, Hannah Cruz, More Star in American Premiere of The Da Vinci Code Beginning August 24 by Andrew Gans

Leigh Toney directs the production at the Ogunquit Playhouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:25AM
Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Video: Watch Highlights From Premiere of On Cedar Street Musical, Starring Lauren Ward, Stephen Bogardus, Lana Gordon by Andrew Gans

The new musical has a book by Emily Mann, music by Lucy Simon and Carmel Dean, and lyrics by Susan Birkenhead.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:25PM

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of Donmar Warehouse's Next to Normal, Starring Caissie Levy by Andrew Gans

Michael Longhurst directs the Pulitzer Prize-winning Tom Kitt-Brian Yorkey musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:49PM

Gabrielle McClinton, Christian Douglas, and More Will Join North American Tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical by Andrew Gans

Several new cast members will join the tour of the Tony-winning musical next month in Pittsburgh.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:49PM

Dujonna Gift and Olivier Winner Sam Tutty Will Star in London Premiere of Two Strangers… Musical by Andrew Gans

Tim Jackson will direct the production at the Kiln Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:25AM
Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Andrew Barth Feldman, Mykal Kilgore, Aaron Tveit, Jessica Vosk, More Join Westport Country Playhouse Concert Lineup by Andrew Gans

An Evening with Justin Paul & Friends with Kelli O’Hara and James Naughton will be held in September.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:49PM

Broadway Grosses Analysis: The Lion King Continues to Roar Plus Good Night, Oscar Joins the $1 Million Club by Andrew Gans

There were 26 Broadway productions on the boards during the week ending August 20.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:04PM

Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for 30th Anniversary Production of Gay Coming-of-Age Play, Beautiful Thing by Andrew Gans

Anthony Simpson-Pike directs Jonathan Harvey's play, which will launch a limited U.K. tour in September.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07PM

Photos: Check Out Adam Pascal, Joaquin Pedro Valdes, More in Death Note the Musical Concerts by Andrew Gans

Nick Winston directs and choreographs the Frank Wildhorn, Jack Murphy, and Ivan Menchell musical at the London Palladium.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:04AM

Photos Get a 1st Look at Caissie Levy-Led Next to Normal, Opening August 22 by Andrew Gans

Michael Longhurst directs the Pulitzer Prize-winning Tom Kitt-Brian Yorkey musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM

Wendie Malick, Jonah Platt, Lauren Worsham, More Will Star in West Coast The Engagement Party by Andrew Gans

Tony winner Darko Tresnjak will direct Samuel Baum's play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:49AM

Joshua Henry Will Host Broadway Inspirational Voices Concert Featuring Emilie Kouatchou, J. Harrison Ghee, More by Andrew Gans

Hope in Harmony will also honor Audra McDonald, Ayodele Casel, and Marc Shaiman.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:49AM
Monday, August 21, 2023

Photos: Betty Who Rehearses for Broadway Debut in Hadestown by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:19PM

Josh Groban Temporarily Out of Broadway's Sweeney Todd Due to COVID by Andrew Gans

The actor was Tony-nominated for his performance in the current revival at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:43PM

See Who's Starring in Off-Broadway World Premiere of Bite Me by Andrew Gans

Eliana Pipes' high school-set drama will be directed by Rebecca Martínez.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:49PM

20 Broadway Shows Set for Curtain Up! LIVE From Broadway Concert, Finale of 2023 Curtain Up Broadway Festival by Andrew Gans

Sponsored by Prudential, the three-day outdoor event culminates in a free star-studded, live concert (which will be broadcast live on WABC).

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:07PM

Cast Complete for North American Tour of Mean Girls Musical by Andrew Gans

The tour of the Tina Fey-Jeff Richmond-Nell Benjamin musical will open in September in Syracuse, New York.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM

The Outsiders Musical Will Arrive on Broadway in Spring 2024 by Andrew Gans

The musical adaptation of the novel and film made its world premiere earlier this year at the La Jolla Playhouse directed by Danya Taymor.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:33AM

Adam Pascal, Frances Mayli McCann, Joaquin Pedro Valdes, More Star in Death Note the Musical Concerts August 21–22 by Andrew Gans

Nick Winston directs and choreographs the Frank Wildhorn, Jack Murphy, and Ivan Menchell musical at the London Palladium.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM
Sunday, August 20, 2023

Broadway's Hadestown Offers Its 1st Autism-Friendly Performance August 20 by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning musical joined forces with TDF for the matinee at the Walter Kerr Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:25AM
Saturday, August 19, 2023

Shia LaBeouf to Star in World Premiere of David Mamet Play by Andrew Gans

Henry Johnson will play a limited run in California next month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:19PM

Emmy-Winning Star of Stage and Screen Ron Cephas Jones Dies at 66 by Andrew Gans

Mr. Jones was also Tony-nominated for his performance in Clyde's.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:13PM

Stephen Bogardus, Lauren Ward, Lana Gordon, More Star in World Premiere of On Cedar Street Musical, Opening August 19 by Andrew Gans

The new musical has a book by Emily Mann, music by Lucy Simon and Carmel Dean, and lyrics by Susan Birkenhead.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:25AM
Friday, August 18, 2023

Design Team Announced for BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical, Premiering in Chicago by Andrew Gans

Tickets are now on sale for the new musical penned by David Foster, Susan Birkenhead, and Bob Martin.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:07PM

Photos: Members of Theatre Community Join Writers Guild for Playwrights Picket by Andrew Gans

The Dramatists Guild collaborated on the event supporting the ongoing strike and the many playwrights who are WGA members.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19PM

Why Nasia Thomas Is Grateful for the Times She Didn't Land a Role by Andrew Gans

She currently plays Anna of Cleves in SIX and true to the show's ethos, she doesn't believe in competition, only celebration.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:55AM

Mandy Patinkin to Play London's West End by Andrew Gans

The Tony winner will be seen at the Lyric Theatre this fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:55AM

Vina Morales Will Play Limited Run in Broadway's Here Lies Love by Andrew Gans

The Filipino actor will step into the part currently played by Tony winner Lea Salonga.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:55AM

Check Out Photos of Erin Davie and Mark Evans in Signature's The Bridges of Madison County by Andrew Gans

Ethan Heard directs the Jason Robert Brown-Marsha Norman musical at the Virginia venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:19AM

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