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Monday, March 18, 2024

Richard Topol Will Lead Industry Reading of Andrew Stein's Way Out East by Logan Culwell-Block

The dark comedy follows a group of one-percenters in the Hamptons, forced to confront their own assumptions about class and race.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

Justin Guarini, Jay Armstrong Johnson, Lissa DeGuzman, More Join 2nd Annual Janice Jam Broadway Benefit Concert by Logan Culwell-Block

The brainchild of Matt DeAngelis, the event will support the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:02PM

Jordan Dobson, Olivia Puckett, Mason Reeves, More to Star in Signature Theatre Hair by Logan Culwell-Block

The '60s rock musical begins at the D.C.-area theatre April 16.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24PM
Friday, March 15, 2024

Photos: Go Inside the Rehearsal Room With Sally & Tom by Logan Culwell-Block

Sheria Irving, Gabriel Ebert, and more are leading the new play from Suzan Lori-Parks at The Public Theater Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

Scottish Willy Wonka Fan Experience Disaster Has Spawned a Parody Musical by Logan Culwell-Block

After photos of the underwhelming event went viral, this failed event has become an embarrassment of riches.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:54PM

Broadway Cares' Post-Show Red Bucket Fundraising is Back March 15 by Logan Culwell-Block

Find out what happens to the money raised through Broadway's biggest fundraiser.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:27PM

Broadway Cares' Post-Show Red Bucket Fundraiser is Back March 15 by Logan Culwell-Block

Find out what happens to the money raised through Broadway's biggest fundraiser.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:42PM

Roberta Colindrez and Johanna Day Will Star in NYC Industry Reading of Arlene Hutton's Blood of the Lamb by Logan Culwell-Block

The new work has already played the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in Scotland and Australia's Adelaide Fringe.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:32PM

Barrington Stage Company's Musical Theatre Conservatory Goes Tuition Free by Logan Culwell-Block

The program invites 12 college musical theatre students to the Massachusetts company for an eight-week intensive.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM

The Phantom of the Opera Is Coming Back... as a German VR Roller Coaster by Logan Culwell-Block

If an Andrew Lloyd Webber–themed amusement park attraction was on your bingo card, it's your lucky day.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM

The Gardens of Anuncia Cast Album Will Release This Month by Logan Culwell-Block

The Michael John LaChiusa musical, directed and inspired by Graciela Daniele, played an Off-Broadway run via Lincoln Center Theater in 2023.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:48AM

Watch: Kristin Chenoweth and Stephen Schwartz Preview Queen of Versailles Musical by Logan Culwell-Block

The Wicked composer joined Chenoweth at a New Jersey concert to debut the song "Caviar Dreams" from the upcoming show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

Climate Protesters Disrupt Broadway Performance of An Enemy of the People by Logan Culwell-Block

Three members of the activist group Extinction Rebellion NYC each briefly interrupted the March 14 performance of the new revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

Drag: The Musical Begins L.A. Encore Run March 15 by Logan Culwell-Block

RuPaul's Drag Race star Alaska, Broadway favorite Nick Adams, and more lead the cast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM

Broadway Alum Craig Rubano Brings Take the Moment to the Laurie Beechman Theatre March 15 by Logan Culwell-Block

The Les Misérables and Scarlet Pimpernel star is joined by music director Beth Ertz.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM
Thursday, March 14, 2024

Fringe Favorite Monét X Change: Life Be Lifein' to Tour U.S. by Logan Culwell-Block

The solo show sees the RuPaul's Drag Race winner get surprisingly vulnerable.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

NYC's Professional Performing Arts School Is Fundraising to Save Waterwell Drama Program by Logan Culwell-Block

The school says the program, co-founded by Arian Moayed, will close operations next month following budget cuts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

The Public Theater Will Celebrate Broadway-Bound Hell's Kitchen at 2024 Gala by Logan Culwell-Block

The Alicia Keys musical made its world premiere at the Off-Broadway company and is due to begin performances at the Shubert Theatre on Broadway March 28.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:06PM

Crystal A. Dickinson and Brandon J. Dirden to Star in Gem of the Ocean at Two River Theater by Logan Culwell-Block

The August Wilson play will begin performances at the New Jersey theatre June 8.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:24PM

Obie Awards Set 2024 Eligibility Dates, New Judges Panel by Logan Culwell-Block

Presented by The American Theatre Wing, the Obies will honor the best of Off- and Off-Off-Broadway later this year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:42PM

Some Like It Hot Joins Concord Theatricals Library by Logan Culwell-Block

The Marc Shaiman, Scott Wittman, Matthew López, and Amber Ruffin musical was a Best Musical nominee at the 2023 Tony Awards.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM

Giles Terera, More Will Star in U.K. Premiere of Passing Strange by Logan Culwell-Block

The 2008 musical by Stew and Heidi Rodewald begins performances at London's Young Vic May 14.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Reviews: What Do Critics Think of Off-Broadway Revival of The Effect? by Logan Culwell-Block

Directed by Jamie Lloyd, the Olivier-nominated production of the Lucy Prebble play opened at The Shed March 13.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:32AM

Charles Busch World Premiere Ibsen's Ghost Opens Off-Broadway March 14 by Logan Culwell-Block

The Tony-nominated playwright, cabaret performer, and drag queen is starring in his new play following a run at New Jersey's George Street Playhouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02AM
Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Eleri Ward Will Bring New Concert Evening Under Construction to NYC, Boston, and Philadelphia by Logan Culwell-Block

The singer-songwriter has become a recording star after bursting onto the scene with folk-inspired covers of songs by Stephen Sondheim.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM

Jane Krakowski, Vanessa Williams, More to Join Kristin Chenoweth Broadway Benefit Concert by Logan Culwell-Block

The one-night-only event will celebrate late Roundabout Theatre Company Artistic Director Todd Haimes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

Donmar Warehouse's Constellations Joins National Theatre At Home Streaming Library by Logan Culwell-Block

The 2021 West End production was filmed with four different casts, including Omari Douglas, Russell Tovey, Sheila Atim, Zoë Wanamaker, Chris O'Dowd, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM
Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Broadway Grosses Analysis: New Stars Send Wicked's Box Office Flying by Logan Culwell-Block

Donna McKechnie, Mary Kate Morrissey, Alexandra Socha, and more joined the cast March 5.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:06PM

Paige Evans Is Departing Off-Broadway's Signature Theatre by Logan Culwell-Block

Evans becomes the latest in a growing string of major leadership changes for NYC theatre companies.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:06PM

Get a 1st Look at London's Rufus Wainwright Musical, Opening Night by Logan Culwell-Block

The singer-songwriter has teamed with director and book writer Ivo van Hove to bring the 1977 John Cassavetes film to the stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:48PM

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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