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Friday, June 30, 2023

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

West End's Frozen Will Welcome New Cast Members This Fall by Andrew Gans

The Disney musical continues at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM

Mark Rylance Returns to the West End in Dr. Semmelweis Starting June 29 by Andrew Gans

Tom Morris directs the production at the Harold Pinter Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13AM
Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Cast Set for Project Shaw Reading of Pygmalion by Andrew Gans

David Staller will direct the George Bernard Shaw classic for the Gingold Theatrical Group.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:25PM

American Songbook Association to Honor Betty Buckley and Seth Rudetsky by Andrew Gans

The evening will feature performances by Bonnie Milligan, Jason Robert Brown, Ken Page, Carolee Carmello, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:25PM

Stars of Six Will Lead U.K. Tour of Punk Rock Musical Lizzie by Andrew Gans

The production will launch in September at Manchester's Hope Mill Theatre and will also include an engagement at London's Southwark Playhouse Elephant.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:43AM

John Patrick Shanley's New Play The Lost Years to Receive Public Readings by Andrew Gans

The workshop presentations will benefit New Jersey's Black Box Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:43AM

Karis Anderson and Elesha Paul Moses Share Title Role in London's Tina—The Tina Turner Musical Beginning June 28 by Andrew Gans

The hit biomusical at the Aldwych welcomes a host of new cast members.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Julie Benko Will Celebrate Funny Girl Composer Jule Styne in July Concert by Andrew Gans

Julie Sings Jule will also feature a band led by Benko's musical director husband, Jason Yeager.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13PM

Kristin Scott Thomas and Lily James Will Star in London World Premiere of Lyonesse by Andrew Gans

Ian Rickson will direct the new work from Penelope Skinner.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:49AM

Mamie Gummer, Rosa Gilmore, Erich Bergen, More Star in Dial 'M' for Murder at Bay Street Beginning June 27 by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37AM
Monday, June 26, 2023

Sweeney Todd's Ruthie Ann Miles Joins Lineup for PBS' A Capitol Fourth by Andrew Gans

The Tony winner was recently seen in the City Center Encores! staging of The Light in the Piazza.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:04PM

Broadway Stars Join Lineup for The Rocky Horror Skivvies Show in Los Angeles by Andrew Gans

Musical duo Nick Cearley and Lauren Molina will lead the July concert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:37AM

More Stars Join Lineup A Tribute to Howard Ashman and Alan Menken Concerts and Live Stream by Andrew Gans

The 54 Below performances will feature tunes from Little Shop of Horrors, Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:37AM

Riverdale Star Casey Cott Will Make Broadway Debut in Moulin Rouge! The Musical by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning musical continues at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:37AM

Tony-Winning Chicago Revival Sets Return to Australia by Andrew Gans

The production will play engagements in Perth, Brisbane, and Melbourne.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:37AM

Transport Group Presents Nine in Concert June 26, Starring Santino Fontana by Andrew Gans

Christine Ebersole, Vanessa Williams, and Lilli Cooper are also amongst the all-star cast for the benefit performance of the Maury Yeston musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM
Saturday, June 24, 2023

West End Revival of Crazy for You, Starring Charlie Stemp, Begins June 24 by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM
Friday, June 23, 2023

How Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Eventually Led Casting Director Chad Murnane to Theatre by Andrew Gans

The founder of Murnane Casting also offers advice to actors auditioning in person and on tape.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:07AM

Watch Bernadette Peters and Lea Salonga in New Trailer for West End Run of Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends by Andrew Gans

A host of London favorites will join the Tony winners in the limited engagement of the Sondheim tribute devised by Cameron Mackintosh.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:07AM

Bernadette Peters and Randy Rainbow Will Host 25th Annual Broadway Barks in July by Andrew Gans

The annual pet adoptathon will also feature appearances by 2023 Tony winners Victoria Clark and Bonnie Milligan and many more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:07AM

Georgina Onuorah Is Dorothy in London Palladium The Wizard of Oz Starting June 23 by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37AM

James T. Lane Is a Triple Threat Off-Broadway, Opening June 23 by Andrew Gans

Kenny Ingram directs the solo show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37AM
Thursday, June 22, 2023

Curve Production of An Officer and a Gentleman Musical Will Tour the U.K. by Andrew Gans

Nikolai Foster will direct the musical based on the 1982 film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:33PM

See Who Will Lead Cast of Jesus Christ Superstar U.K. Tour by Andrew Gans

Directed by Timothy Sheader, the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical will launch in Manchester in September.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:07PM

Succession's Sarah Snook Will Return to London Stage to Play 26 Characters in The Picture of Dorian Gray by Andrew Gans

Sydney Theatre Company Artistic Director Kip Williams, who adapted the Oscar Wilde novel, will also direct.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:13AM

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