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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Reviews: Here's What Critics Are Saying About Danny Tejera's Toros by Leah Putnam

Starring Juan Castano, the play opened Off-Broadway at Second Stage Theater Uptown August 1.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37PM

A Midsommar Night's Dream Is Coming Back to The McKittrick Hotel by Leah Putnam

Returning to the Off-Broadway venue, the party offers "a supernatural celebration where ritual transcends into revelry."

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:19AM

OSCAR at The Crown Begins U.K. Premiere August 2 by Leah Putnam

The immersive queer musical-meets-nightclub experience plays Edinburgh Fringe.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13AM
Monday, July 31, 2023

Photos: See Wicked Alum Jackie Burns Go Blonde as Titaníque's Céline Dion by Leah Putnam

Burns joined the Off-Broadway parody musical earlier this month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:19PM

10 Shows to Grab an Edinburgh Festival Fringe Ticket for at Pleasance at EICC by Leah Putnam

Pleasance transforms the Edinburgh International Conference Centre into a hub of theatres for more technically ambitious shows at the festival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:43PM

Anne Frank, a Musical to Return Off-Broadway This Fall by Leah Putnam

Following a sold-out debut in 2019, Jean-Pierre Hadida's work uses poetry and music to explore the story of Anne Frank.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM

Opening July 31, The Half-God of Rainfall Continues at NYTW by Leah Putnam

Inua Ellams' new and contemporary myth features a roster of Broadway alums.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM
Friday, July 28, 2023

10 Shows to Check Out at Pleasance Dome in Bristo Square by Leah Putnam

Situated at one of the bustling centers of Edinburgh Fringe, Pleasance Dome is offering a range of genres.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:37PM

3 New Plays to Premiere Off-Broadway in Repertory at 28th Street Theatre by Leah Putnam

Emerging Artists Theatre presents Anne Being Frank, Doris Day: My Secret Love, and Sex Work/Sex Play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM
Thursday, July 27, 2023

Michael Shannon and Paul Sparks to Star in Waiting for Godot Off-Broadway by Leah Putnam

A United States premiere, a revival of Shayok Misha Chowdhury's Public Obscenities, and more have been announced for TFANA's 2023-24 Season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:37PM

Eric Ting and Caleb Hammons Join Soho Rep Leadership by Leah Putnam

The pair join Cynthia Flowers as directors of the Off-Broadway theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:19PM

"Hyper-Intimate" Uncle Vanya Sets Encore Run by Leah Putnam

Most of the all-star cast, including David Cromer, are returning for another run of just 16 performances in a private loft.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:25AM

Tony Nominee Patrick Page to Perform Shakespeare Mashup All the Devils Are Here Off-Broadway by Leah Putnam

Created and performed by the Hadestown actor, All the Devils Are Here chronicles the evolution of The Bard's villains.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:25AM

Life of Pi Extends Stop at Chichester Festival Theatre by Leah Putnam

Divesh Subaskaran will lead the U.K. and Ireland tour of the Olivier-winning play, launching next month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:13AM

Tituss Burgess and Jane Krakowski Go Note-for-Note in Center of the YOUniverse July 27 by Leah Putnam

The three-night-only run plays Off-Broadway's Minetta Lane Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:25AM
Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Aubrey Plaza to Make Stage Debut in Danny and the Deep Blue Sea Off-Broadway by Leah Putnam

Plaza will star opposite Christopher Abbott in the revival at the Lucille Lortel Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:07PM

Mint Theater Company's Partnership to Feature Tony Nominee Christiane Noll by Leah Putnam

Casting has been announced for the American premiere of the Elizabeth Baker play at Theatre Row.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:07PM

Video: Lea Salonga Reveals the People Power Revolution Began During Her 15th Birthday Party by Leah Putnam

The Tony winner talks about her personal connections to the story of Here Lies Love, and what the musical has meant to her at this point in her career.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:19AM

Apphia Campbell Turned a Weekend in Nina Simone’s Life Into a Solo Show by Leah Putnam

The Fringe First winner returns to the Fringe with Black Is the Color of My Voice in which she portrays the iconic artist.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM
Tuesday, July 25, 2023

10 Edinburgh Fringe Shows to See At Pleasance Courtyard by Leah Putnam

A musical inspired by *NSYNC, a comedy about the news, stories exploring queer identity, and more—here's what's not to miss at the picturesque and cobblestoned venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:19PM

Broadway Advocacy Coalition Announces 2nd Annual Arts in Action Festival by Leah Putnam

Showcasing the power of storytelling in working towards justice and equity, the festival has been expanded to a two-day event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:04AM

Musical Adaptation of The Lord of the Rings Begins U.K. Run July 25 by Leah Putnam

The immersive production is playing Newbury's The Watermill Theatre with scenes take place in its auditorium and across its gardens.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:25AM
Monday, July 24, 2023

10 Shows to See at Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh's New Town by Leah Putnam

A trip down the hill to the other side of Edinburgh's city center will take you to the venue where Broadway's The Shark Is Broken started.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:07PM

Irish Rep Celebrates 35 Years With The Friel Project Season by Leah Putnam

Celebrating the great Irish playwright Brian Friel, the season will present three of his plays, concert readings, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:04PM

Alan Cumming's Solo Show Alan Cumming Is Not Acting His Age Sets West End Dates by Leah Putnam

The work will play London, Manchester, and Glasgow.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM
Saturday, July 22, 2023

Opening July 22, Come From Away Returns to Its Canadian Roots by Leah Putnam

The musical plays the town of Gander in Newfoundland and Labrador—the same town in which it takes place.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM
Friday, July 21, 2023

Atlantic Theater Company Announces 2023 Free Reading Series (Writ)ual Mix by Leah Putnam

The Judith Champion MixFest is co-curated this year by Daaimah Mubashshir, NSangou Njikam, and Awoye Timpo.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:49PM

Ayana Parker Morrison Is WP Theater's New BOLD Associate Artistic Director by Leah Putnam

Morrison steps into the role effective immediately as successor to Rebecca Martinez.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:55AM

Reviews: Critics Sound Off On Flex at Lincoln Center by Leah Putnam

Lileana Blain-Cruz directs the New York premiere at Off-Broadway's Mitzi E Newhouse Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:55AM

2008 Presidential Election-Themed Unentitled Begins Off-Broadway July 21 by Leah Putnam

Playing at 59E59 Theaters, the work follows an upper middle-class African-American family contending with class anxiety and internalized racism.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37AM
Thursday, July 20, 2023

7 Shows Not to Miss at Assembly Roxy and Assembly Checkpoint by Leah Putnam

These two venues, which are operated by the same company, are offering up quite the range of shows this August—including a cabaret from a former A Strange Loop cast member.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:04PM

All that Chat

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