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Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Broadway's MJ Welcomes New Little Michael May 14 by Andrew Gans

The hit musical continues at the Neil Simon Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM

Video: Watch Lin-Manuel Miranda's Ham4Ham With Jinkx Monsoon, Darren Criss, Helen J Shen, Buena Vista Social Club by Andrew Gans

The "show before the show" series returned to the steps of Broadway's Richard Rodgers Theatre celebrating 2025 Tony nominees.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM

Norm Lewis and Michael James Scott Will Lead La Cage aux Folles at the Muny by Andrew Gans

Marcia Milgrom Dodge will direct the Tony-winning Jerry Herman musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM

West End Transfer of Terence Rattigan's The Deep Blue Sea Opens May 14 by Andrew Gans

Lindsay Posner directs the revival at the Theatre Royal Haymarket.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Jessica Hecht, Francis Jue, Nicholas Barasch, Kimber Elayne Sprawl, More Win Actors’ Equity Foundation Performance Awards by Andrew Gans

The 2025 awards will be presented in June at a ceremony at Green Fig in New York City.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:42PM

Laura Bell Bundy, Marissa Jaret Winokur, Kerry Butler Will Host Chita Rivera Awards by Andrew Gans

Stephen Schwartz will present the Lifetime Achievement Award to Ben Vereen.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:36PM

Tina—The Tina Turner Musical Sets Closing Date in the West End by Andrew Gans

The hit musical based on the life of rock icon Tina Turner opened in 2018 at the Aldwych.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:12PM

50 First Dates to Become a Musical, Casting Set for London World Premiere by Andrew Gans

Casey Nicholaw will direct the new musical based on the Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore-led romantic comedy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM

Jon Michael Hill and Kara Young Will Host Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth Concert by Andrew Gans

The free annual event celebrating Black artistry and culture will feature cast members from 17 Broadway shows.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:03PM

Aisha Jackson Will Be Broadway's New Daisy Buchanan in The Great Gatsby by Andrew Gans

The hit musical, based on the F. Scott Fitzgerald novel, continues at the Broadway Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:27PM

New U.K. and Ireland Tour of Legally Blonde Musical Will Launch Next Year by Andrew Gans

Nikolai Foster will direct the musical comedy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

Heidi Blickenstaff, Andréa Burns, Tamika Lawrence, Jason Tam, More Cast in Muny Come From Away by Andrew Gans

Seth Sklar-Heyn will direct the 9/11-themed musical at the Tony-winning regional venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:57AM

Monday, May 12, 2025

Watch Make-a-Wish Recipient Crowe Zilvitis Make Broadway Debut in Hadestown by Andrew Gans

The 16-year-old enjoyed a costume fitting, music rehearsal, and more before stepping onto the stage of the Walter Kerr.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:32PM

Adrianna Hicks, Veanne Cox, David Shih, More Cast in Project Shaw's The Importance of Being Earnest by Andrew Gans

Marcia Milgrom Dodge will direct the classic Oscar Wilde comedy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM

Wanted Musical to Bow on Broadway in 2026 by Andrew Gans

Stevie Walker-Webb is directing the musical formerly known as Gun & Powder.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM

Understudies From Boop!, Smash, Pirates!, Just in Time, More Will Step Into the Spotlight by Andrew Gans

The At This Performance… concert series is an ongoing salute to Broadway and Off-Broadway standbys, understudies, and alternates.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM

Friday, May 9, 2025

Watch Nicole Scherzinger, Ramin Karimloo, Chloe Flower Record 'El Tango de Roxanne' From Moulin Rouge by Andrew Gans

The recording was filmed at London's Abbey Road Studios.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:32PM

Audra McDonald Talks to Gavin Creel Every Night Before Gypsy by Andrew Gans

She made history as the most Tony-nominated performer of all time, but "Rose's Turn" still "takes everything" out of her.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:06PM

Marg Horwell Says The Picture of Dorian Gray's Most Impressive Quick Change Is One Audiences Don't See by Andrew Gans

The set and costume designer picked up two Tony nominations for her work in the play starring Sarah Snook.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02PM

Lana Gordon Sets Return to Broadway's Hadestown by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning Best Musical continues at the Walter Kerr Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02PM

London Hamilton Will Welcome New Cast This Summer by Andrew Gans

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s long-running West End hit continues at the Victoria Palace.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:48AM

Michael Fabisch, Jackie Burns, Rob McClure, Savy Jackson Will Lead Muny Dear Evan Hansen by Andrew Gans

Rob Ruggiero will direct the Tony-winning musical at the 2025 Tony-winning Regional Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:51AM

Tituss Burgess, Donna Murphy, Savion Glover, Nathan Lee Graham, More Will Be Presenters at Chita Rivera Awards by Andrew Gans

Stephen Schwartz will present the Lifetime Achievement Award to Ben Vereen.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:48AM

Thursday, May 8, 2025

Cast and Creative Team Set for La Jolla Playhouse World Premiere of Indian Princesses by Andrew Gans

Miranda Cornell will direct Eliana Theologides Rodriguez's new play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:51PM

David Harewood, Toby Jones, Caitlin FitzGerald Will Lead West End Revival of Othello by Andrew Gans

Tony winner Tom Morris will direct the Shakespeare classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:48AM

Olivier Winner Griff Rhys Jones Will Return to the West End in I'm Sorry, Prime Minister by Andrew Gans

Clive Francis will co-star in Jonathan Lynn's comedy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM

Video: Nicole Scherzinger, Joy Woods, Caroline Bowman, More Perform at Starry Entertainment Community Fund Gala by Andrew Gans

Michael Urie hosted the evening, which honored Denzel Washington, James L. Nederlander, and Ariana DeBose.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:39AM

NSYNC's Joey Fatone Hosts & Juliet Broadway Sing-Along May 8 by Andrew Gans

The long-running, hit jukebox musical continues at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Broadway Bets Sets Return to Sardi's by Andrew Gans

The Broadway Cares fundraiser features a poker tournament for all levels and other casino games.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:05PM

Watch Gavin Creel Perform 'As If We Never Said Goodbye,' 'How Glory Goes,' More From Final Solo Performance by Andrew Gans

The Cabaret in Indianapolis is honoring the memory of the beloved favorite via video from his 2024 concert engagement.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:02PM

Melvin Gray Jr. to Share Title Role in MJ the Musical With Jordan Markus by Andrew Gans

The touring production of the Broadway hit is currently playing the Tennessee Performing Arts Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:44PM

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