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Thursday, July 4, 2024

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

Alfonso Ribeiro again hosts the annual concert, broadcast live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
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

Arielle Jacobs, Teal Wicks, More Will Perform Concert Version of My Pet Dragon Musical by Andrew Gans

Joe Barros will direct the new musical from Maggie Moe and Joshua Vranas.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Video: Get a Sneak Peek of Savy Jackson Singing 'The World Above' in Muny The Little Mermaid by Andrew Gans

John Tartaglia is directing the Disney favorite, which will begin July 8 at the outdoor regional theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

U.K. Premiere of Skeleton Crew Opens July 3 by Andrew Gans

Matthew Xia directs Dominique Morisseau's Tony-nominated play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Tuesday, July 2, 2024

Stephanie Mills Delays Debut in Broadway's Hadestown Due to Illness by Andrew Gans

Yola and Maia Reficco join the Tony-winning production July 2.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:32PM

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

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:32PM

Cast Complete for Cameron Mackintosh's New Production of Oliver! by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24PM

London Revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Starlight Express Again Extends by Andrew Gans

Luke Sheppard directs the production at the specially designed Starlight Auditorium.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Morgan Anita Wood to Make Broadway Debut in Hamilton by Andrew Gans

Lin-Manuel Miranda's Tony- and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical continues at the Richard Rodgers Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Video: Get a Sneak Peek at Layton Williams and Rhea Norwood in London Cabaret Revival by Andrew Gans

The hit West End revival at the Kit Kat Club also recently welcomed Sally Ann Triplett and Fenton Gray to the cast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Empire: the Musical Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Cady Huffman directs the NYC premiere at New World Stages.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:32AM

Playbill Travel Now Booking Seth's Big Fat Broadway Cruise by Andrew Gans

The January 2005 cruise to the British Virgin Islands, the Dominican Republic, and St. Kitts will feature Tony nominees Liz Callaway, Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer, and Tony Yazbeck.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:32AM

Dean Chisnall Will Be West End's New Phantom of the Opera; Joanna Ampil, Helen Hobson, More Join Cast by Andrew Gans

Andrew Lloyd Webber's long-running hit continues at His Majesty's Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:32AM

Stephanie Mills, Yola, Maia Reficco Join Cast of Broadway's Hadestown July 2 by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Monday, July 1, 2024

Ian McKellen Takes On His Most Devious Role Yet: A Theatre Critic by Andrew Gans

Watch the trailer for The Critic, co-starring Gemma Arterton and written by Patrick Marber.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:35PM

Watch Jinkx Monsoon Perform Every Role in Les Misérables Anthem 'One Day More' by Andrew Gans

The Chicago star was part of MCC Theater's April Miscast fundraiser.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

Zizi Strallen and Renée Lamb to Star in Cake: The Marie Antoinette Playlist at London's Other Palace by Andrew Gans

Bronagh Lagan will direct, based on the original staging by Drew McOnie.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Cady Huffman-Directed NYC Premiere of Empire: the Musical Begins July 1 by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM
Sunday, June 30, 2024

London Revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Starlight Express Opens June 30 by Andrew Gans

Luke Sheppard directs the production at the specially designed Starlight Auditorium.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Saturday, June 29, 2024

Vicki Lewis Is Maria Callas in Bay Street's Master Class, Opening June 29 by Andrew Gans

Lisa Peterson directs Terrence McNally's Tony-winning play about the famed opera star's Juilliard master classes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

Jeannette Bayardelle Temporarily Steps Into Broadway's & Juliet Beginning June 29 by Andrew Gans

Charity Angél Dawson is taking a leave of absence from the hit musical due to a medical issue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Friday, June 28, 2024

Video: Watch Highlights From Muny Dreamgirls, Starring Tiffany Mann, Aisha Jackson, Nick Rashad Burroughs by Andrew Gans

Robert Clater directs the Tony-nominated musical at the outdoor regional theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:42PM

Photos: Go Inside Premiere of Bonnie & Clyde Live Film With Jeremy Jordan, Frances Mayli McCann, More by Andrew Gans

The Frank Wildhorn musical was filmed live during two concerts at London's Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM

Photos: Check Out the 'Rolling Stock' in London Revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Starlight Express by Andrew Gans

Luke Sheppard directs the production at the specially designed Starlight Auditorium.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36AM

Original London Cast of Avenue Q, Including Ann Harada, Will Reunite for Concert at the Sondheim by Andrew Gans

Julie Atherton will direct the Tony-winning musical by Robert Lopez, Jeff Marx, and Jeff Whitty.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM

Jonathan Burke Once Did the Cats Tour, Now He's Starring in Cats: 'The Jellicle Ball' by Andrew Gans

The Harlem and Choir Boy actor plays Mungojerrie in the current, acclaimed drag ball-inspired revival of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:18AM

U.K. Premiere of Skeleton Crew Begins June 28 by Andrew Gans

Matthew Xia directs Dominique Morisseau's Tony-nominated play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM
Thursday, June 27, 2024

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

Mickey Guyton and Zuri Hall will host the annual celebration.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:18PM

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Will Roland, China Brickey, More in Guthrie Little Shop of Horrors by Andrew Gans

Marcia Milgrom Dodge directs the Howard Ashman and Alan Menken musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:36PM

Cast Set for U.K. Return of Cable Street Musical by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12PM

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Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Nov 17, 2024: Elf - Marquis Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre