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Thursday, July 6, 2023

Richard Thomas Extends Run in To Kill a Mockingbird National Tour by Andrew Gans

The stage and screen star plays Atticus Finch in Aaron Sorkin's stage adaptation of the Harper Lee novel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19PM

London's Jersey Boys to Welcome New Cast Members by Andrew Gans

The hit musical continues at the Trafalgar Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM

Broadway in Bryant Park Season Launches July 6 With Kimberly Akimbo, The Book of Mormon, Some Like It Hot, Wicked by Andrew Gans

The free lunchtime summer series is presented by iHeartMedia's 106.7 Lite FM.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:25AM

The Wizard of Oz Opens at London Palladium July 6 by Andrew Gans

The summer staging features additional songs by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:25AM
Wednesday, July 5, 2023

Lillias White and Hugh Panaro Join Lineup for Barrington's Mr. Finn's Cabaret by Andrew Gans

The summer concert series at the Massachusetts venue also features Donna McKechnie, Jason Robert Brown, and Alan H. Green.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:25PM

London's Immersive Guys and Dolls Will Welcome New Nathan Detroit by Andrew Gans

Nicholas Hytner directs the classic musical at the Bridge Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM

Watch Complete PBS Concert A Capitol Fourth, Featuring Adrienne Warren, Ruthie Ann Miles, More by Andrew Gans

Alfonso Ribeiro hosted the 43rd annual concert, broadcast live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:55AM

Laura Benanti, J Savage, Tamika Sonja Lawrence, More Join the Skivvies at Joe's Pub July 5 by Andrew Gans

Nick Cearley and Lauren Molina lead the evening at the Public Theater's cabaret space.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:25AM
Tuesday, July 4, 2023

Ramin Karimloo Stars in Italian Premiere of The Phantom of the Opera Beginning July 4 by Andrew Gans

Federico Bellone directs the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, which will also play Monaco's Opéra de Monte-Carlo.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM

Adrienne Warren, Ruthie Ann Miles, More Celebrate A Capitol Fourth on PBS July 4 by Andrew Gans

Alfonso Ribeiro hosts the 43rd annual concert, broadcast live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM
Monday, July 3, 2023

Lillias White Will Be Blissfully Thankful at 54 Below by Andrew Gans

The Tony winner, currently on Broadway in Hadestown, will return to the Manhattan cabaret Thanksgiving week.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:04PM

Watch Jessica Vosk Belt Out 'Nobody's Side' in Rehearsals for Muny Chess by Andrew Gans

The ABBA-Tim Rice musical will begin performances July 5 at the outdoor St. Louis venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:43PM

See Who's Starring in New Production of Gary Barlow and Tim Firth's Calendar Girls the Musical by Andrew Gans

The U.K. tour will launch in August directed by Jonathan O'Boyle.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:43AM

Cast Complete for Muny Production of West Side Story by Andrew Gans

Rob Ruggiero will direct the classic Leonard Bernstein-Stephen Sondheim-Arthur Laurents musical at the St. Louis venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:55AM

West End Revival of Crazy for You, Starring Charlie Stemp, Opens July 3 by Andrew Gans

Tony winner Susan Stroman directs the revised production of the Tony-winning musical following its Chichester engagement.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM
Sunday, July 2, 2023

National Tour of Dear Evan Hansen Plays Final Performance July 2 by Andrew Gans

The touring production of the Tony-winning musical played 104 engagements.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37AM

A Tribute to Howard Ashman and Alan Menken Plays 54 Below July 2–3; July 2 Show Also Live Streamed by Andrew Gans

The performances feature tunes from Little Shop of Horrors, Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37AM
Saturday, July 1, 2023

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Musical Ends Limited London Run July 1 by Andrew Gans

Jethro Compton directs the new musical, based on the F. Scott Fitzgerald short story, at the Southwark Playhouse Elephant.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM

Mamie Gummer, Rosa Gilmore, Erich Bergen, More Star in Dial 'M' for Murder at Bay Street, Opening July 1 by Andrew Gans

Walter Bobbie directs Jeffrey Hatcher's adaptation of Frederick Knott's 1950s murder mystery.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM
Friday, June 30, 2023

Cast Set for California's Old Globe World Premiere of Crime and Punishment, A Comedy by Andrew Gans

Five actors will portray over 50 characters in this reimagined version of the Dostoyevsky classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:19PM

Cast and Creative Team Set for Barrington's Blues for an Alabama Sky by Andrew Gans

Candis C. Jones will direct playwright, novelist, and poet Pearl Cleage's play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07PM

Beetlejuice Star Alex Brightman's Proudest Achievement May Not Be What You Expect by Andrew Gans

The two-time Tony nominee returns to Broadway later this summer in the Edinburgh and London hit, The Shark Is Broken.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07PM

Photos: Get a 1st Look at West End Revival of Crazy for You, Starring Charlie Stemp by Andrew Gans

Tony winner Susan Stroman directs the revised production of the Tony-winning musical following its Chichester engagement.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:33AM

Lorna Courtney, Eden Espinosa, Jessica Vosk, More Will Belt Out Celine Dion Hits by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:55AM

Date Set for 2024 Olivier Awards at Royal Albert Hall by Andrew Gans

Productions must open by February 27, 2024, to be eligible for nomination.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:55AM

The Motive and the Cue, About Richard Burton Hamlet, to Transfer to London's West End by Andrew Gans

Sam Mendes directs the Jack Thorne play, currently at the National.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:49AM

Sing-Along Version of Lin-Manuel Miranda's Hamilton Debuts on Disney+ June 30 by Andrew Gans

The film of the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical, captured in 2016, features its original Broadway cast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM
Thursday, June 29, 2023

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Erich Bergen, Mamie Gummer, Rosa Gilmore, More in Dial 'M' for Murder at Bay Street by Andrew Gans

Walter Bobbie directs Jeffrey Hatcher's adaptation of Frederick Knott's 1950s murder mystery.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:25PM

See Who's Starring in Covenant Off-Broadway for Roundabout Theatre by Andrew Gans

Tiffany Nichole Greene will direct York Walker's suspenseful world premiere.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:55PM

Bryce Pinkham Will Return to Off-Broadway's Little Shop of Horrors by Andrew Gans

The Tony nominee previously starred in the hit production last fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:44AM

Alan Cumming Will Host Fire Island Dance Festival by Andrew Gans

Benefiting Dancers Responding to AIDS, the performances will feature choreography by Raja Feather Kelly, Jonathan Lee, Ray Mercer, and many more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:43AM

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