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Monday, May 22, 2023

Frank Wildhorn's Bonnie & Clyde The Musical to Tour U.K. and Ireland by Andrew Gans

Nick Winston will direct the tour, launching in 2024.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Tony Winner Myles Frost Will Star in London Premiere of MJ the Musical by Andrew Gans

The hit musical will begin previews next year at the Prince Edward Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM

Julie Benko, Nikki Renée Daniels, Ali Ewoldt, More Celebrate Rebecca Luker in Song May 22 at Symphony Space by Andrew Gans

Annette Jolles directs The Rebecca Luker Songbook: A Benefit Concert, which pays tribute to the late, Tony-nominated actor.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM

Jamie Parker and Molly Osborne Star in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Musical Beginning May 22 by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM

Sunday, May 21, 2023

Taylor Iman Jones, Zachary Noah Piser, More Star in Alone: A New Musical Concert May 21 by Andrew Gans

Susanna Wolk directs the work from John Ertman and Joseph Mathusek.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36AM

A Strange Loop's Jaquel Spivey Hosts 2023 Roger Rees Awards May 21 by Andrew Gans

Two students selected by the panel of Broadway judges will subsequently represent the greater New York area at The Jimmy Awards in June.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36AM

Friday, May 19, 2023

Eleri Ward's Acoustic Sondheim: Live From Brooklyn Sets Release Date by Andrew Gans

The recording features a duet with Company's Bobby Conte.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM

Nicole Scherzinger Will Star in West End Revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Sunset Boulevard by Andrew Gans

Jamie Lloyd will direct the musical at the Savoy Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM

Public Theater's Richard III, Starring Danai Gurira and Ali Stroker, Debuts on PBS May 19 by Andrew Gans

The broadcast of the Free Shakespeare in the Park production is part of Great Performances' 50th anniversary season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM

Thursday, May 18, 2023

Photos: Go Inside Joy Woods' Opening Night in Off-Broadway's Little Shop of Horrors by Andrew Gans

The revival of the Alan Menken and Howard Ashman musical, co-starring Matt Doyle, continues at the Westside Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:36PM

Broadway to Dim Its Lights in Memory of Todd Haimes by Andrew Gans

Mr. Haimes was the long-time artistic director and CEO of Roundabout Theatre Company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:06PM

Cast Complete for North Shore's Beautiful—The Carole King Musical, Starring Elena Ricardo by Andrew Gans

Performances will begin at the Beverly, Massachusetts, venue in June.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:03PM

How Kimberly Akimbo Has Helped 2023 Tony Nominee Bonnie Milligan Cope With Tragedy by Andrew Gans

The actor is nominated for her performance as Debra in the new musical, which has received eight Tony nominations, including Best Musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM

Watch Danai Gurira Perform Opening Monologue From Public Theater's Richard III by Andrew Gans

Gurira stars in the title role of the Shakespeare classic, premiering on PBS May 19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Lincoln Clauss, Ashley De La Rosa, Anastacia McCleskey, More Cast in Muny Rent by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM

Mike Faist and Lucas Hedges Star in London World Premiere of Brokeback Mountain, Opening May 18 by Andrew Gans

Jonathan Butterell directs Ashley Robinson's adaptation of the intense gay love story.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36AM

West End Transfer of Bleak Expectations Opens May 18 by Andrew Gans

Caroline Leslie directs Mark Evans' Charles Dickens mashup.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36AM

Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Winners of Broadway League's 2023 League Awards Announced by Andrew Gans

The awards celebrate industry professionals whose achievements contribute to the success of Broadway on the road.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:48PM

Check Out New Production Photos of Broadway's MJ the Musical, Now Starring Elijah Rhea Johnson by Andrew Gans

Johnson succeeded Tony winner Myles Frost in the title role of the hit musical April 4 at the Neil Simon Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:32PM

Darius de Haas, Alex Newell, Bonnie Milligan, More Named Recipients of Actors' Equity Foundation Awards by Andrew Gans

Winners will be honored in June at a ceremony at the New York offices of Actors’ Equity Association.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM

Auli’i Cravalho and Matt Rawle to Star in Evita in Concert by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical will play two performances at London's Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

Signature Theatre Gets Its Comeuppance Starting May 17 Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Eric Ting directs the world premiere from An Octoroon playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM

Ruthie Henshall, Adam Garcia, More Lead U.K. 42nd Street Beginning May 17 by Andrew Gans

The production of the classic musical plays Leicester's Curve and London's Sadler’s Wells before embarking on a U.K. tour this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Monday, May 15, 2023

Photos: Marissa Jaret Winokur Visits Nina West and Cast of Hairspray Tour by Andrew Gans

The tour of the Tony-winning musical is currently playing Los Angeles' Dolby Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:12PM

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All stories by Andrew Gans on BroadwayStars

Frank Wildhorn's Bonnie & Clyde The Musical to Tour U.K. and Ireland by Andrew Gans

Tony Winner Myles Frost Will Star in London Premiere of MJ the Musical by Andrew Gans

Julie Benko, Nikki Renée Daniels, Ali Ewoldt, More Celebrate Rebecca Luker in Song May 22 at Symphony Space by Andrew Gans

Jamie Parker and Molly Osborne Star in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Musical Beginning May 22 by Andrew Gans

Taylor Iman Jones, Zachary Noah Piser, More Star in Alone: A New Musical Concert May 21 by Andrew Gans

A Strange Loop's Jaquel Spivey Hosts 2023 Roger Rees Awards May 21 by Andrew Gans

Eleri Ward's Acoustic Sondheim: Live From Brooklyn Sets Release Date by Andrew Gans

Nicole Scherzinger Will Star in West End Revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Sunset Boulevard by Andrew Gans

Public Theater's Richard III, Starring Danai Gurira and Ali Stroker, Debuts on PBS May 19 by Andrew Gans

Photos: Go Inside Joy Woods' Opening Night in Off-Broadway's Little Shop of Horrors by Andrew Gans

Broadway to Dim Its Lights in Memory of Todd Haimes by Andrew Gans

Cast Complete for North Shore's Beautiful—The Carole King Musical, Starring Elena Ricardo by Andrew Gans

How Kimberly Akimbo Has Helped 2023 Tony Nominee Bonnie Milligan Cope With Tragedy by Andrew Gans

Watch Danai Gurira Perform Opening Monologue From Public Theater's Richard III by Andrew Gans

Lincoln Clauss, Ashley De La Rosa, Anastacia McCleskey, More Cast in Muny Rent by Andrew Gans

Mike Faist and Lucas Hedges Star in London World Premiere of Brokeback Mountain, Opening May 18 by Andrew Gans

West End Transfer of Bleak Expectations Opens May 18 by Andrew Gans

Winners of Broadway League's 2023 League Awards Announced by Andrew Gans

Check Out New Production Photos of Broadway's MJ the Musical, Now Starring Elijah Rhea Johnson by Andrew Gans

Darius de Haas, Alex Newell, Bonnie Milligan, More Named Recipients of Actors' Equity Foundation Awards by Andrew Gans

Auli’i Cravalho and Matt Rawle to Star in Evita in Concert by Andrew Gans

Signature Theatre Gets Its Comeuppance Starting May 17 Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Ruthie Henshall, Adam Garcia, More Lead U.K. 42nd Street Beginning May 17 by Andrew Gans

Signature Theatre's 2023-2024 Season to Include Ragtime, Hair, King of the Yees, Private Jones, More by Andrew Gans

Photos: Cast and Creators of The Time Traveller’s Wife Musical Take Over Ronnie Scott's by Andrew Gans

Donna McKechnie, Jason Robert Brown, Alan H. Green, More Set for Barrington's Mr. Finn's Cabaret by Andrew Gans

2023 Tony Nominee NaTasha Yvette Williams Now Has Asthma, But She's Not Letting It Keep Her From Singing by Andrew Gans

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Mike Faist and Lucas Hedges in London World Premiere of Brokeback Mountain by Andrew Gans

Frances Ruffelle and Norman Bowman Will Bring Frankie & Beausy to London and New York by Andrew Gans

Cush Jumbo Will Join David Tennant in Donmar Warehouse Macbeth by Andrew Gans

Photos: Marissa Jaret Winokur Visits Nina West and Cast of Hairspray Tour by Andrew Gans