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Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Kit Connor and Rachel Zegler to Make Broadway Debuts in Romeo + Juliet Revival by Andrew Gans

Sam Gold will direct the Shakespeare classic with music by Jack Antonoff and movement by Sonya Tayeh.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:18AM
Monday, April 15, 2024

Telly Leung Will Star in The Wedding Banquet Musical in Taipei by Andrew Gans

Gordon Greenberg will direct the revised musical version of the Oscar-nominated Ang Lee film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM

Performers Announced for J2's Make Someone Happy: The Songs of Comden, Green, and Styne Concert by Andrew Gans

Charles Kirsch will direct the evening for the Off-Broadway company with musical direction by Michael Lavine.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM

See Who's Starring in World Premiere of Sabbath Girl Musical by Andrew Gans

Joe Brancato will direct the new musical for Penguin Rep Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM

London's Guys and Dolls Revival Announces Final Performance Date by Andrew Gans

Nicholas Hytner directs the immersive production of the classic musical at the Bridge Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM

Lineup Set for Broadway by the Season Concert by Andrew Gans

The next concert in the ongoing series will celebrate the 1948–1949 and 1954–1955 Broadway seasons.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Liz Callaway Offers Musical Celebration of Off-Broadway's York Theatre Company April 15 by Andrew Gans

Joseph Hayward directs the gala evening with musical direction by Alex Rybeck.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM
Sunday, April 14, 2024
Friday, April 12, 2024

Caissie Levy Will Be John Riddle's Special Guest for Blue Lady Concert by Andrew Gans

Nick Laughlin will direct the evening at The Sultan Room.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:32PM

How Michael Greif Directed 3 Broadway Musicals in a Single Season by Andrew Gans

For the 2023–24 season, he's overseen The Notebook, Hell's Kitchen, and Days of Wine and Roses.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:06PM

Betty Buckley, Darren Criss, Alice Ripley, Nicholas Rodriguez, More Set for Provincetown Concert Series by Andrew Gans

Grammy and Emmy winner John McDaniel produces the summer series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:02PM

See Who's Joining Ruthie Ann Miles, Anika Larsen, Jelani Remy for Broadway Celebrates Earth Day Times Square Concert by Andrew Gans

The free concert is presented by The Broadway Green Alliance and Times Square Alliance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM

See Who's Starring in London Premiere of Marie Curie Musical by Andrew Gans

The English-language premiere of the South Korean hit will play the Charing Cross Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM
Thursday, April 11, 2024

Video: Watch Highlights of Paper Mill Gun & Powder, Starring Liisi LaFontaine, Ciara Renée, Hunter Parrish by Andrew Gans

Stevie Walker-Webb directs with choreography by Tiffany Rea-Fisher.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:42PM

Cast Complete for North American Tour of Back to the Future, Starring Don Stephenson and Caden Brauch by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM

Audra McDonald Sets Provincetown Return by Andrew Gans

The six-time Tony winner will be joined by Stars in the House co-host Seth Rudetsky.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM

See Who's Starring in Menier Chocolate Factory Revival of Jerry's Girls by Andrew Gans

Hannah Chissick will direct the London production of the Jerry Herman revue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM

Johannes Radebe and Dan Partridge Will Star in New U.K. and Ireland Tour of Kinky Boots by Andrew Gans

Nikolai Foster will direct the 2025 tour of the Tony-winning musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM
Wednesday, April 10, 2024

J. Harrison Ghee, Jane Krakowski, and More Special Guests Will Join Cheyenne Jackson at 54 Below by Andrew Gans

Recent Once Upon a Mattress star Jackson will return to the Manhattan nightspot with his show Signs of Life.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:48PM

Shereen Ahmed, Conrad Ricamora, Chip Zien, More Board City Center Encores! Titanic by Andrew Gans

Anne Kauffman will direct the Tony-winning musical, which will run at New York City Center in June.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

Photos: Take a Look at J. Harrison Ghee, Zachary Noah Piser, More in Songs From Pippin Concert by Andrew Gans

Tony winner Danny Burstein hosted the April 8 performance at Symphony Space.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM

Aaron Tveit Extends Upcoming Summer Café Carlyle Debut by Andrew Gans

The Moulin Rouge! The Musical Tony winner is currently playing a limited engagement in the Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM

Photos: Take a Look at Liisi LaFontaine, Ciara Renée, Hunter Parrish, More in Gun & Powder Musical at Paper Mill by Andrew Gans

Stevie Walker-Webb directs with choreography by Tiffany Rea-Fisher.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM

Ushers: The Front of House Musical Plays London's The Other Palace Beginning April 10 by Andrew Gans

The 10th anniversary production follows sold-out runs at the Arts Theatre and the Charing Cross Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM

London Tide, Based on a Charles Dickens Novel, Begins at the National April 10 by Andrew Gans

The London world premiere features an adaptation by Ben Power, who wrote original songs with PJ Harvey.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM
Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Photos: Go Inside Entertainment Community Fund Gala Honoring Sonia Friedman and Seth MacFarlane by Andrew Gans

Annette Bening and Brian Stokes Mitchell announced The Fund's $160 million ESSENTIAL Campaign during the starry evening.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

See Who's Joining Cast of Wicked National Tour by Andrew Gans

The Stephen Schwartz-Winnie Holzman musical will welcome several new company members in May.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:06PM

Cable Street Musical Sets Fall U.K. Return by Andrew Gans

Adam Lenson will direct the production at the Southwark Playhouse Elephant with choreography by Jevan Howard-Jones.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:02PM

Patti LuPone Shines in Personal Musical Journey at Carnegie Hall by Andrew Gans

The three-time Tony winner dazzled the sold-out crowd with her newest concert evening, A Life in Notes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

Photos: Check Out the New Cast of London's The Play That Goes Wrong by Andrew Gans

The Olivier-winning farce continues at the Duchess Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM

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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