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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

'Seasons of Love': Check Out Photos of Muny Rent, Starring Lincoln Clauss, Ashley De La Rosa, Anastacia McCleskey, More by Andrew Gans

The Pulitzer Prize-winning Jonathan Larson musical plays the St. Louis venue through August 10.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:49AM

Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for National Theatre Return of The Father and the Assassin by Andrew Gans

Indhu Rubasingham directs Anupama Chandrasekhar’s gripping play about the murder of Mahatma Gandhi.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:04AM

Original Six Star Brittney Mack to Make Solo Concert Debut; Evening Will Also Be Live Streamed by Andrew Gans

Mack created the role of Anna of Cleves in the hit Broadway musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:25AM

'We Are What We Are': Regent's Park's La Cage aux Folles Opens August 8 by Andrew Gans

Tim Sheader directs the Tony-winning Harvey Fierstein-Jerry Herman musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:34AM
Monday, August 7, 2023

Photos: Sutton Foster and Darren Criss Dazzle at Broadway and Vine Concerts by Andrew Gans

The concert series will continue with Erika Henningsen, Natalie Tenenbaum, Brooke Shields, Julian Ovenden, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:37PM

'A Little More Mascara': Get a 1st Look at Regent's Park's La Cage aux Folles in New Photos by Andrew Gans

Tim Sheader directs the Tony-winning Harvey Fierstein-Jerry Herman musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:55AM

Watch Highlights From Opening Night of Muny Rent, Starring Lincoln Clauss, Ashley De La Rosa, Anastacia McCleskey, More by Andrew Gans

The Pulitzer Prize-winning Jonathan Larson musical plays the St. Louis venue through August 10.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:19AM

Sydney Lemmon and Peter Friedman to Star in World Premiere of Psychological Thriller Job Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Michael Herwitz will direct the new play from Max Wolf Friedlich.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:43AM

Billy Porter Joins Producing Team for World Premiere of Billy Strayhorn: Something to Live For Musical by Andrew Gans

Co-creator Kent Gash will direct the musical at the Pittsburgh Public Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM

Eden Espinosa, Tamika Lawrence, Marty Thomas, More Belt Out Celine Dion Hits August 7 by Andrew Gans

Part of the Broadway Sings series, the evening is presented at Sony Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13AM
Friday, August 4, 2023

Lin-Manuel Miranda Penning Stage Musical Adaptation of The Warriors by Andrew Gans

Sol Yurick’s 1965 novel was subsequently adapted for the screen in 1979.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:43PM

See Who's Honoring Sheldon Harnick in Upcoming TV Tribute by Andrew Gans

Mr. Harnick, one of the most beloved lyricists in the American theatre, passed away in June at the age of 99.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:13PM

Check Out the Future of London's Back to the Future in These New Rehearsal Photos by Andrew Gans

The hit musical, which just opened at Broadway's Winter Garden, will soon welcome several new cast members to the West End's Adelphi.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:25AM

Cast Set for 30th Anniversary Production of Gay Coming-of-Age Play, Beautiful Thing by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:49AM

Emily Skinner, Lesli Margherita, Alan H. Green, More Set for Reading of New Musical Stage Mother by Andrew Gans

Forestburgh Playhouse's In the Works~In the Woods Festival will also include a staged reading of a new play by Douglas Lyons and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:19AM

Kevin Cahoon May Have Been Tony-Nominated For Shucked, But He's Still Waiting For a Big Break by Andrew Gans

The comedic actor may be on Broadway, but he was actually inspired by rodeo clowns.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:37AM

Lincoln Clauss, Ashley De La Rosa, Anastacia McCleskey, More Star in Muny Rent Beginning August 4 by Andrew Gans

The Pulitzer Prize-winning Jonathan Larson musical plays the St. Louis venue through August 10.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13AM

Shereen Pimentel, Mauricio Martínez, More Join Larson Grant Winner Jaime Lozano for Free Concert at Lincoln Center August 4 by Andrew Gans

Lozano will share stories and songs from his many projects during the evening at the David Rubenstein Atrium.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13AM
Thursday, August 3, 2023

Check Out Photos From Deaf Broadway's Company, Starring Garrett Zuercher by Andrew Gans

James Caverly directed the free staging that was accompanied by a projected video of the 2011 concert featuring Neil Patrick Harris and Patti LuPone.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:43PM

See Who's Starring in Off-Broadway World Premiere of Nathan Alan Davis' The Refuge Plays by Andrew Gans

Patricia McGregor will direct the play, presented by Roundabout Theatre Company in association with New York Theatre Workshop.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:37PM

Marin Ireland, Zachary James, and Erik Lochtefeld Will Star in Spain Off-Broadway for Second Stage by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:43PM

'I'll Cover You': Watch a Sneak Peek of Muny's Rent by Andrew Gans

The Pulitzer Prize-winning Jonathan Larson musical will play the St. Louis venue beginning August 4.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:04PM

Audra McDonald, Billy Porter, Vanessa Williams, More Will Perform at Black Theatre United's Inaugural Gala by Andrew Gans

A Salute to Broadway Legends: Past, Present, and Future will be held at the Ziegfeld Ballroom.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:55AM

Cast Complete for Muny Sister Act, Starring Bryonha Marie, Mamie Parris, James T. Lane, More by Andrew Gans

Denis Jones will direct and choreograph the production at the St. Louis venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:37AM
Wednesday, August 2, 2023

See Who Will Be Honoring Black Women in Music in Upcoming Concert by Andrew Gans

Dev Bondarin will direct the evening with musical direction by Rashad McPherson.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:13PM

Denis Jones Replaces Josh Rhodes as Director of Asolo Rep's Crazy for You by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning musical will play the Florida venue beginning November 15.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37PM

Martha Kirby and Tyrone Huntley Will Lead New Production of Evita at Leicester’s Curve by Andrew Gans

Nikolai Foster will direct the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:19AM

See Who's Joining Felicity Kendal in West End Return of Noises Off by Andrew Gans

Lindsay Posner directs the Michael Frayn comedy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:43AM

Garrett Zuercher Is Bobby in Deaf Broadway's Company, Directed by James Caverly, August 2 by Andrew Gans

The free staging in Damrosch Park is accompanied by a projected video of the 2011 Lincoln Center concert featuring Neil Patrick Harris and Patti LuPone.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13AM
Tuesday, August 1, 2023

Emmy Winner Seth MacFarlane Donates $1 Million to Entertainment Community Fund by Andrew Gans

The Fund has provided more than $2.7 million to more than 1,500 people affected by the current strikes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:33PM

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