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Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Lineup Set for 20th Anniversary Season of Project Shaw Series by Andrew Gans

Gingold Theatrical Group's long-running series celebrates the work of George Bernard Shaw.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Mystic Pizza Musical Begins at Paper Mill Playhouse January 29 by Andrew Gans

Casey Hushion directs the musical based on the 1988 film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

Joy Behar, Susie Essman, Tovah Feldshuh, Adrienne C. Moore Star in My First Ex-Husband Off-Broadway Beginning January 29 by Andrew Gans

Randal Myler directs the rotating cast of the new show penned by Behar.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Broadway Bares Sets June Return to the Hammerstein Ballroom by Andrew Gans

The revealing, annual burlesque event raises money for Broadway Cares.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM

Video: See Keala Settle, Jordan Fisher, Kevin Cahoon Sing 'It's a Privilege to Pee' From Urinetown by Andrew Gans

The show will be presented at New York City Center for a limited engagement February 5–16.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM

See Who's Starring in World Premiere of Have You Met Jane Goodall and Her Mother? Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Linsay Firman will direct Michael Walek's comedy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

Elizabeth Gillies and Milo Manheim Will Be Audrey and Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Jeremy Kushnier will also join the cast of the hit revival at the Westside Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

To Kill a Mockingbird Will Tour U.K. and Ireland by Andrew Gans

Bartlett Sher directs Aaron Sorkin's stage adaptation of the Harper Lee novel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM

Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ Erika Jayne Extends Return Engagement in Broadway's Chicago by Andrew Gans

The long-running, Tony-winning revival continues at the Ambassador Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:03AM

Watch Nicole Scherzinger Belt Out 'As If We Never Said Goodbye' on The Late Show by Andrew Gans

The Olivier winner is currently making her Broadway debut in the revival of Sunset Blvd. at the St. James.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:03AM

Psychological Thriller Job Plays the Signature Beginning January 28 by Andrew Gans

Matthew Gardiner directs Max Wolf Friedlich's two-hander, seen on Broadway earlier this season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

Billy Porter and Marisha Wallace Join Cast of London Cabaret Revival January 28 by Andrew Gans

The West End revival recently celebrated its 1,000th performance at the Kit Kat Club.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

Monday, January 27, 2025

T.J. Wilkins and Shanice Will Be Barack and Michelle Obama in New Musical 44 by Andrew Gans

Eli Bauman's new musical will also benefit families affected by the Los Angeles wildfires.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:32PM

See Who's Joining Joanna Vanderham in U.K. Revival of A Streetcar Named Desire by Andrew Gans

Josh Seymour will direct the Tennessee Williams classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:24PM

See Who's Singing Jule Styne in NYC Concerts by Andrew Gans

Deborah Grace Winer will host the performances for the Songbook Sundays series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM

John Owen-Jones Joins Kerry Ellis-Led If/Then Concert; 2nd Performance Added by Andrew Gans

Bill Buckhurst will direct the Tom Kitt-Brian Yorkey musical at London's Savoy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM

Friday, January 24, 2025

See Who's Starring in Industry Readings of New Musical The City of Ember by Andrew Gans

S. Dylan Zwickel will direct the musical he co-wrote with Step Pażernov.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:24PM

Watch Emotional Response to Lencia Kebede's Historic Wicked Casting by Andrew Gans

Kebede will be the first Black actor to play Elphaba full time on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:18PM

Christopher Sieber Once Played a Twinkie, Now He's the Love Interest in Death Becomes Her by Andrew Gans

The gifted comedic actor, and two-time Tony nominee, is back on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

Eva Noblezada and Reeve Carney Will Offer Live in London in February by Andrew Gans

The couple will perform in concert prior to their West End engagement in Hadestown.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

Broadway's The Great Gatsby Musical Will Launch North American Tour Next Year by Andrew Gans

The new musical, based on the famed F. Scott Fitzgerald novel, continues at the Broadway Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM

Brian Cox Will Star in World Premiere of James Graham's Make It Happen at 2025 Edinburgh International Festival by Andrew Gans

The satire tells the story of the Royal Bank of Scotland’s role in the 2008 financial crash.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:32AM

Sex Education Star Asa Butterfield Makes Stage Debut in Harry Potter-Themed Second Best Starting January 24 by Andrew Gans

Michael Longhurst directs Barney Norris' solo play at London's Riverside Studios.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM

Thursday, January 23, 2025

Jeremiah Downes Named New Director of Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's Junior Cabaret Fellows Program by Andrew Gans

The actor and teacher will work alongside Cabaret and Performance Conference Artistic Director John McDaniel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

Joan Almedilla Will Be Maria Callas in Sierra Madre Playhouse's Master Class by Andrew Gans

Tim Dang will direct Terrence McNally's Tony-winning play about the famed opera star's Juilliard master classes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM

Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Broadway Grosses: Our Town Revival Ends Run in the Million Dollar Club by Andrew Gans

There were 18 additional Broadway productions that took in over $1 million at the box office.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM

Cynthia Erivo Named Recipient of Hasty Pudding Theatricals' 2025 Woman of the Year Award by Andrew Gans

The Wicked film star will be presented with the award in February in Massachusetts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:03PM

Sex Education Star Asa Butterfield to Make Stage Debut in Harry Potter-Themed Second Best by Andrew Gans

Michael Longhurst will direct Barney Norris' solo play at London's Riverside Studios.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:03PM

Christopher Fitzgerald Steps In as Taran Killam Departs Encores! Urinetown by Andrew Gans

Teddy Bergman will direct the production at City Center with choreography by Mayte Natalio.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:03PM

Photos: Get a 1st Look at World Premiere of December: A Love Years in the Making at the Alley by Andrew Gans

Marcela Lorca directs Marisela Treviño Orta’s new play at the Houston venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

Laura Bell Bundy, Bradley Gibson, Michael Maliakel, More Will Be Part of California Love Benefit Concert by Andrew Gans

The evening at Sony Hall will raise funds for the California Community Foundation Wildfire Recovery Fund.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

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