All stories by Andrew Gans on BroadwayStars

Friday, March 22, 2024

Matt Doyle Sets Spring Engagement at Café Carlyle by Andrew Gans

The actor was last on Broadway in a Tony-winning turn in the Tony-winning revival of Company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM

Jessica Phillips on the Time She Accidentally Knocked Herself Out in The Who's Tommy by Andrew Gans

The actor is currently starring in the solo musical Penelope at Virginia's Signature Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM

In a Sunshine State, New Musical by T.C. Lind, Phoebe Kreutz, Derek Gregor, to Debut at San Diego State by Andrew Gans

Stephen Brotebeck will direct and choreograph this often-untold moment in American queer history.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM

Stew's High Substitute for the Head Lecturer Plays Harlem Stage Beginning March 22 by Andrew Gans

The Passing Strange Tony winner is accompanied by a 15-piece ensemble.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM
Thursday, March 21, 2024

Video: Watch Casey Likes and Jelani Remy Perform Frozen's 'Love Is an Open Door' at Broadway Backwards by Andrew Gans

The March 11 concert evening benefited Broadway Cares and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

Cast Set for Off-Broadway Premiere of Tim Tuttle's 9/11-Themed Musical 44 Lights by Andrew Gans

Nancy Robillard will direct the production at the AMT Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:36PM

Harmony's Julie Benko to Make Café Carlyle Debut With Standby, Me by Andrew Gans

The Funny Girl star will be accompanied by husband Jason Yeager on piano.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:54PM

Anne Reid, Maureen Lipman, Tom Conti Will Star in Benefit Reading of Lettice and Lovage by Andrew Gans

Loveday Ingram will direct the Peter Shaffer play at London's Ambassadors Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36PM

Listen to Beverley Knight Sing 'Fabulous, Baby!' in New Single From West End Sister Act by Andrew Gans

Knight opens in the London return of the hit musical March 21 at London's Dominion.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Aston Merrygold and The Vivienne Will Star in Limited London Run of The Wizard of Oz by Andrew Gans

The current U.K. and Ireland tour of the classic work will play the West End's Gillian Lynne this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

National Theatre Live Screens The Motive and the Cue Beginning March 21 by Andrew Gans

Jack Thorne's play features Mark Gatiss as John Gielgud, Johnny Flynn as Richard Burton, and Tuppence Middleton as Elizabeth Taylor.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02AM

West End Return of Sister Act, Starring Beverley Knight, Opens March 21 by Andrew Gans

Knight opens the production at London's Dominion and will be succeeded by Alexandra Burke in June.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02AM
Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Listen to Idina Menzel Sing 'Great Escape' Live From World Premiere of Redwood Musical by Andrew Gans

Tina Landau directs the new work, which she conceived with Wicked Tony winner Menzel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

See Who's Joining Tony Winner Miriam Silverman in Reading of The Verge by Andrew Gans

Jessie Austrian will direct the reading of Susan Glaspell's play at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02PM

Photos: Take a Look at the West End Return of Sister Act, Starring Beverley Knight by Andrew Gans

Knight opens the production at London's Dominion and will be succeeded by Alexandra Burke.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:24AM

Video: Sarah Brightman Is Readying for Her Sunset Boulevard Close-up by Andrew Gans

Performances of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, based on the Billy Wilder film, began in Australia in May.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM

See Who's Joining Imelda Staunton in London Revival of Hello, Dolly!; Cast Complete by Andrew Gans

Performances of the Tony-winning Jerry Herman musical will begin in July at the London Palladium.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:32AM

Tony Winner Leslie Uggams Returns to 54 Below March 20 by Andrew Gans

Uggams is offering encore performances of her celebrated show, Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36AM

Disney's Aladdin Celebrates a Decade on Broadway March 20 by Andrew Gans

The musical has been riding a magic carpet at the New Amsterdam Theatre since 2014.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36AM
Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Entertainment Community Fund Will Honor Sonia Friedman and Seth MacFarlane at Annual Gala by Andrew Gans

The benefit will also celebrate Warner Bros. Television Group.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:06PM

Bernadette Peters to Host 10th Anniversary of Shubert Foundation High School Theatre Festival by Andrew Gans

The annual event will feature scenes and musical numbers from six New York City public school productions.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:06PM

Don Stephenson and Caden Brauch Will Lead Cast of Back to the Future North American Tour by Andrew Gans

The upcoming tour of the London and Broadway musical will launch in June at Playhouse Square in Cleveland.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:12PM

Tall Stories Theatre Company to Have Residency With Nimax Theatres by Andrew Gans

Two productions from the U.K. children's theatre company will be presented in a West End venue every year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12PM

Curve Season Will Feature Katori Hall's The Mountaintop, Lourds Lane's SuperYou, More by Andrew Gans

The Leicester venue will also present the classic musical My Fair Lady.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Eddie Izzard's Solo Hamlet Reopens at the Orpheum Theatre March 19 by Andrew Gans

Selena Cadell directs Mark Izzard's adaptation of the Shakespeare classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02AM

Jon Jon Briones and Daughter Isa Briones Join Cast of Broadway's Hadestown March 19 by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning musical continues at the Walter Kerr Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02AM
Monday, March 18, 2024

Alice Ripley and John McDaniel Will Join Forces for Birdland Concert by Andrew Gans

The two artists will share stories from their careers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:32PM

Wicked's Dee Roscioli to Join Off-Broadway's Titanìque as Céline Dion by Andrew Gans

The hit send-up of the blockbuster film Titanic continues at the Daryl Roth Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:36PM

Get a Sneak Peek at Morgan Large's Monochrome Set for Australian Sunset Boulevard by Andrew Gans

Sarah Brightman will head the cast of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24PM

Hair's Allan Nicholls Is Chasing the Thrill at Joe's Pub March 18 by Andrew Gans

Ben Covello is the musical director for the evening celebrating '70s rock musicals.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM

Adrian Lukis' Being Mr. Wickham to Make London Premiere This Summer by Andrew Gans

Guy Unsworth will direct Lukis in his solo show about the Jane Austen character.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

All that Chat

2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards