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Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Watch Highlights From Broadway Bares: Come Out, Come Out by Andrew Gans

The Wizard of Oz-themed burlesque spectacular brought in over $2.4 million at the Hammerstein Ballroom.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM

See Who's Joining Patti Murin, Hannah Corneau, and Jelani Remy in Muny's Frozen by Andrew Gans

John Tartaglia will direct the family-friendly Disney musical with choreography by Patrick O’Neill.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Jay Armstrong Johnson's I Put a Spell on You Will Celebrate 10th Anniversary Concert at Webster Hall by Andrew Gans

Johnson, Allison Godleski, and Amanda Williams Ware will return as the Sanderson sisters.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM
Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Brandon Micheal Hall, Will Blum, Sarah Stiles Cast in Old Globe's Comedy of Errors by Andrew Gans

James Vásquez is directing the classic William Shakespeare comedy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:48PM

Check Out the Night of a Thousand Judys at Joe's Pub by Andrew Gans

The 13th annual Pride celebration of Judy Garland honored Nathan Lee Graham and Jeremy Katz.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:48PM

Amy Marie Seidel-Directed Revival of Machinal Extends Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

The Sophie Treadwell drama marks the Off-Broadway debut for New York Theatre Company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:36PM

Go Inside Betsy Wolfe-Led Joy: A New True Musical's 1st Preview Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

The new musical about Miracle Mop inventor and businesswoman Joy Mangano is directed by Lorin Latarro.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:36PM

Photos: Graham Phillips Is Seymour in Off-Broadway's Little Shop of Horrors by Andrew Gans

The Riverdale star is reuniting with Elizabeth Gillies at the Westside.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:32PM

London's The Phantom of the Opera Welcomes New Cast Members This Summer by Andrew Gans

The Andrew Lloyd Webber musical continues at His Majesty's Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:32PM

Broadway Bares: Come Out, Come Out Raises Record-Breaking Sum for Broadway Cares by Andrew Gans

The Wizard of Oz-themed burlesque spectacular brought in over $2.4 million at the Hammerstein Ballroom.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

The Notebook's Dorian Harewood Will Celebrate Nat King Cole in Upcoming Concert by Andrew Gans

The stage and screen star will be joined by musical director Randy Waldman.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM
Monday, June 23, 2025

Jennifer Holliday, Jasmine Amy Rogers, Anthony Rapp, Adam Pascal, More Set for Broadway by the Boardwalk Concerts by Andrew Gans

The free Monday night concert series will play Hudson River Park's Clinton Cove.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:59AM

J. Harrison Ghee, Beth Leavel, Santino Fontana, Katie Finneran, More Lead Hello, Dolly! at Carnegie Hall June 23 by Andrew Gans

Frank DiLella and Lee Roy Reams co-host the benefit performance for Off-Broadway's Transport Group.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Sunday, June 22, 2025

Broadway Bares: Come Out, Come Out Plays Hammerstein Ballroom June 22 by Andrew Gans

Broadway Cares' burlesque spectacular features appearances by Tony winners André De Shields, J. Harrison Ghee, Alex Newell, Nicole Scherzinger, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Saturday, June 21, 2025

Betsy Wolfe Finds Joy Off-Broadway in New Musical Beginning June 21 by Andrew Gans

The new musical about Miracle Mop inventor and businesswoman Joy Mangano is directed by Lorin Latarro.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Friday, June 20, 2025

Get a Sneak Peek at Rachel Zegler's Outdoor 'Don't Cry for Me Argentina' in London Evita Revival by Andrew Gans

Andrew Lloyd Webber discusses director Jamie Lloyd's most recent theatrical staging.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:06PM

Anthony Rapp, Sandra Valls, Mario Cantone, Jackie Cox, More Set for Rise Up. Live Proud. NYC Pride Celebration by Andrew Gans

RiseNY, in a partnership with Playbill, is presenting the free event to benefit Heritage of Pride.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36AM

Cast Set for Chicago Reading of They Call Me Katherine by Andrew Gans

Jessica Fisch will direct the new play by Laura Lapidus.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

Lighting Designer Ben Stanton on the Collaborative Spirit of Broadway's Maybe Happy Ending by Andrew Gans

He recently picked up his fifth Tony nomination for his work on the 2025 Tony winner for Best Musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:24AM

Samantha Barks-Led Frozen Premieres on Disney+ June 20 by Andrew Gans

Broadway and West End star Barks is Elsa in the broadcast of the filmed London production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54AM
Thursday, June 19, 2025

Juneteenth Broadway Concert Features Jasmine Amy Rogers, Kecia Lewis, NaTasha Yvette Williams, More June 19 by Andrew Gans

Tony winner André De Shields will receive the Juneteenth Legacy Award at the free concert hosted by two-time Tony winner Kara Young and Jon Michael Hill.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48AM
Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Bill Posley's The Day I Accidentally Went to War Sets Summer Return Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Bente Engelstoft will direct the solo show from the Shrinking writer at the SoHo Playhouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

Melba Moore Will Celebrate Broadway Greats in Upcoming NYC Concerts by Andrew Gans

The Purlie Tony winner will be accompanied by a trio led by musical director Darnell White.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

Broadway's Hamilton to Offer 1st Autism Friendly Performance by Andrew Gans

The matinee of the Lin-Manuel Miranda musical will conclude the 13th season of the TDF program.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:54PM

Cassadee Pope, Justin Matthew Sargent, Courtnee Carter, More Cast in Rolling Thunder Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Kenneth Ferrone will direct the Vietnam War-set production, which features rock tunes of the era.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36AM

Aimie Atkinson and Jack Chambers Will Lead Saving Mozart Musical at London's Other Palace by Andrew Gans

Markus Olzinger will direct Charli Eglington's new musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM

Tom Francis Sets Final Performance in Broadway's Sunset Blvd. by Andrew Gans

Pierre Marais will succeed the 2025 Tony nominee in Jamie Lloyd's Tony-winning revival at the St. James.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM
Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Mack Brown and Tai Thompson Named Recipients of Abe Burrows Award for Assistant Directors by Andrew Gans

Katie Young is the finalist for the honor from the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:48PM

Watch Elizabeth Gillies Sing 'Somewhere That's Green' in Little Shop of Horrors by Andrew Gans

Gillies plays Audrey opposite Graham Phillips' Seymour Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:39PM

Uncle Vodka Readings to Feature Craig Bierko, Hannah Cruz, Carson Elrod, More by Andrew Gans

Karen Carpenter will direct the new play from McAdoo Greer and Rebecca Reynolds.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:26PM

Bernadette Peters and Beth Leavel Will Host 27th Annual Broadway Barks by Andrew Gans

Celebrity participants will include Natalie Venetia Belcon, Erich Bergen, Orville Peck, Jasmine Amy Rogers, Michelle Williams, and many more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24PM