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Thursday, July 11, 2024

Mark Rylance and Derek Jacobi Set for 1-Night-Only Performance of Shakespeare's Venus and Adonis by Andrew Gans

The evening will benefit London's Marylebone Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM

Cady Huffman-Directed NYC Premiere of Empire: the Musical Opens July 11 by Andrew Gans

The new musical features a book, music, and lyrics by Caroline Sherman and Robert Hull.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM

Ali Louis Bourzgui, Isabelle McCalla, Nichelle Lewis, Jelani Remy, More Launch Broadway in Bryant Park Season July 11 by Andrew Gans

The free lunchtime concert will include performances from The Who's Tommy, Water for Elephants, The Wiz, Back to the Future, and Hell's Kitchen.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM

Tommy Bracco Boards Off-Broadway's Titanìque July 11 by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM

Erin Davie, Clyde Voce, Ben Cherry, More Lead Hangar Theatre's Ragtime Beginning July 11 by Andrew Gans

Michael Lluberes directs the Stephen Flaherty-Lynn Ahrens-Terrence McNally musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Alexander Gemignani, Harry Lennix Will Inherit the Wind at the Goodman; Ian Barford, Helen Hunt to Explore Betrayal by Andrew Gans

Christopher Donahue has also joined the 2024-2025 season at the Chicago venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:12PM

Cast Complete for Pam Tanowitz’s Day for Night on Little Island by Andrew Gans

Part of the summer season of world premieres, the dance piece will play The Amph.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12PM

Ali Louis Bourzgui, Isabelle McCalla, Nichelle Lewis, Jelani Remy, More Will Launch Broadway in Bryant Park Season by Andrew Gans

The July 11 free lunchtime concert will include performances from The Who's Tommy, Water for Elephants, The Wiz, Back to the Future, and Hell's Kitchen.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM

See Who's Joining Lucian Msamati and Ben Whishaw in West End Revival of Waiting for Godot by Andrew Gans

The limited engagement will play the Theatre Royal Haymarket under the direction of James Macdonald.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

Julia Knitel and Sam Gravitte Lead Cape Playhouse's Beautiful: The Carole King Musical Beginning July 10 by Andrew Gans

David Ruttura directs the Tony-nominated musical with choreography by Joyce Chittick.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM

Tuesday, July 9, 2024

Video: Go 'Under the Sea' in Highlights From Opening Night of Muny The Little Mermaid by Andrew Gans

Savy Jackson, Michael Maliakel, Nicole Parker, Christopher Sieber, and more star in the Disney musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM

Eden Espinosa, Ramin Karimloo, Bradley Gibson, 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 04:54PM

Chilina Kennedy Will Step In for Sara Chase in Broadway's The Great Gatsby Musical by Andrew Gans

Chase is on medical leave from the production at the Broadway Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:06PM

Kelli O'Hara, Jessie Mueller, Norm Lewis, More to Honor Shirley Jones in Tribute Concert by Andrew Gans

Patrick Cassidy will direct the Pittsburgh CLO Gala with musical direction by Kimberly Grigsby.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:24PM

Lee Roy Reams Will Explore On and Offstage Relationship With Lauren Bacall in Me & Betty by Andrew Gans

The 42nd Street Tony nominee will debut his solo evening in January 2025.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM

Bonnie Langford and Jac Yarrow Will Play Brief Run in London's Les Misérables by Andrew Gans

The international hit musical continues at the Sondheim Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM

Major Attaway Gives Voice to Off-Broadway's Little Shop of Horrors Beginning July 9 by Andrew Gans

The hit Off-Broadway revival of the Howard Ashman-Alan Menken musical continues at the Westside.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM

Monday, July 8, 2024

Creative Team Set for MCC Theater's New Douglas Lyons Play, Starring Kara Young by Andrew Gans

Zhailon Levingston will direct the world premiere of Table 17 later this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

Video: Get a Sneak Peek at Muny's The Little Mermaid by Andrew Gans

Savy Jackson, Michael Maliakel, Nicole Parker, Christopher Sieber, and more star in the Disney musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:48PM

See Who's Starring in Berkshire Theatre Group's Pipe Dream by Andrew Gans

Kat Yen will direct the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:40PM

Constantine Maroulis, Mary Faber, More Will Star in Houston Next to Normal by Andrew Gans

Joe Calarco is directing the Pulitzer Prize-winning Tom Kitt-Brian Yorkey musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Donna Murphy, Stephen McKinley Henderson, William Finn, More Among 2024 Theater Hall of Fame Inductees by Andrew Gans

The 53rd anniversary induction ceremony will be held in November at the Gershwin Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

Cameron Mackintosh's New Production of Oliver! Begins in Chichester July 8 by Andrew Gans

Directed and choreographed by Matthew Bourne, the production is playing the Chichester Festival Theatre before arriving in the West End.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

Savy Jackson, Michael Maliakel, Nicole Parker, Christopher Sieber, More Star in Muny The Little Mermaid Beginning July 8 by Andrew Gans

John Tartaglia directs the Disney favorite at the outdoor regional theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

Saturday, July 6, 2024

London The Baker's Wife Revival, Starring Lucie Jones, Clive Rowe, Begins July 6 by Andrew Gans

Gordon Greenberg directs the Menier Chocolate Factory production of the Stephen Schwartz-Joseph Stein musical with choreography by Matt Cole.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM

Imelda Staunton Is Dolly Gallagher Levi in London Revival of Hello, Dolly! Starting July 6 by Andrew Gans

The Jerry Herman musical plays the London Palladium.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM

Friday, July 5, 2024

Laura Benanti Says Mom Linda Was Her Most Inspiring Teacher by Andrew Gans

The duo will explore mother-daughter relationships in three performances of Mothers Know Best.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:32AM

Thursday, July 4, 2024

Wednesday, July 3, 2024

Photos: Take a Look at Veanne Cox, Sean Bell, Matthew Hydzik, More in Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein by Andrew Gans

The production is currently playing Massachusetts' Colonial Theatre before an engagement at the Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:02PM

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All stories by Andrew Gans on BroadwayStars

Mark Rylance and Derek Jacobi Set for 1-Night-Only Performance of Shakespeare's Venus and Adonis by Andrew Gans

Cady Huffman-Directed NYC Premiere of Empire: the Musical Opens July 11 by Andrew Gans

Ali Louis Bourzgui, Isabelle McCalla, Nichelle Lewis, Jelani Remy, More Launch Broadway in Bryant Park Season July 11 by Andrew Gans

Tommy Bracco Boards Off-Broadway's Titanìque July 11 by Andrew Gans

Erin Davie, Clyde Voce, Ben Cherry, More Lead Hangar Theatre's Ragtime Beginning July 11 by Andrew Gans

Alexander Gemignani, Harry Lennix Will Inherit the Wind at the Goodman; Ian Barford, Helen Hunt to Explore Betrayal by Andrew Gans

Cast Complete for Pam Tanowitz’s Day for Night on Little Island by Andrew Gans

Ali Louis Bourzgui, Isabelle McCalla, Nichelle Lewis, Jelani Remy, More Will Launch Broadway in Bryant Park Season by Andrew Gans

See Who's Joining Lucian Msamati and Ben Whishaw in West End Revival of Waiting for Godot by Andrew Gans

Julia Knitel and Sam Gravitte Lead Cape Playhouse's Beautiful: The Carole King Musical Beginning July 10 by Andrew Gans

Video: Go 'Under the Sea' in Highlights From Opening Night of Muny The Little Mermaid by Andrew Gans

Eden Espinosa, Ramin Karimloo, Bradley Gibson, More Set for Broadway by the Boardwalk Concerts by Andrew Gans

Chilina Kennedy Will Step In for Sara Chase in Broadway's The Great Gatsby Musical by Andrew Gans

Kelli O'Hara, Jessie Mueller, Norm Lewis, More to Honor Shirley Jones in Tribute Concert by Andrew Gans

Lee Roy Reams Will Explore On and Offstage Relationship With Lauren Bacall in Me & Betty by Andrew Gans

Bonnie Langford and Jac Yarrow Will Play Brief Run in London's Les Misérables by Andrew Gans

Major Attaway Gives Voice to Off-Broadway's Little Shop of Horrors Beginning July 9 by Andrew Gans

Creative Team Set for MCC Theater's New Douglas Lyons Play, Starring Kara Young by Andrew Gans

Video: Get a Sneak Peek at Muny's The Little Mermaid by Andrew Gans

See Who's Starring in Berkshire Theatre Group's Pipe Dream by Andrew Gans

Constantine Maroulis, Mary Faber, More Will Star in Houston Next to Normal by Andrew Gans

Donna Murphy, Stephen McKinley Henderson, William Finn, More Among 2024 Theater Hall of Fame Inductees by Andrew Gans

Cameron Mackintosh's New Production of Oliver! Begins in Chichester July 8 by Andrew Gans

Savy Jackson, Michael Maliakel, Nicole Parker, Christopher Sieber, More Star in Muny The Little Mermaid Beginning July 8 by Andrew Gans

London The Baker's Wife Revival, Starring Lucie Jones, Clive Rowe, Begins July 6 by Andrew Gans

Imelda Staunton Is Dolly Gallagher Levi in London Revival of Hello, Dolly! Starting July 6 by Andrew Gans

Laura Benanti Says Mom Linda Was Her Most Inspiring Teacher by Andrew Gans

Alex Newell Performs on NBC's Macy's 4th of July Fireworks July 4 by Andrew Gans

Kelli O'Hara, Darlene Love, More Are Part of Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular July 4 by Andrew Gans

Fantasia, Darren Criss, More Perform on PBS' A Capitol Fourth Concert July 4 by Andrew Gans

Photos: Take a Look at Veanne Cox, Sean Bell, Matthew Hydzik, More in Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein by Andrew Gans