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Saturday, July 20, 2024

Mykal Kilgore Takes Over Playbill's Instagram July 20 by Logan Culwell-Block

The stage favorite will take us behind the scenes of Classical Theatre of Harlem's A Midsummer Night's Dream.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM
Friday, July 19, 2024

Amber Gray, Amber Iman Will Star in The Oyster Radio Hour on Little Island by Logan Culwell-Block

The live three-act radio show celebrates the resilience of oysters.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:36PM

Inside a Senior Guys and Dolls, Where the Cast Is Over 60 and Cue Cards Are A-OK by Logan Culwell-Block

At Lenox Hill Neighborhood House, retirees are showing that if you want to perform, there's always a second act.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

Photos: See Mamie Parris, Selma Nilla, Max Clayton, More in Rehearsal for Fowl Play by Logan Culwell-Block

The show follows two queer best friends who are tasked with writing an apology musical for a homophobic fried chicken restaurant chain.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:24AM
Thursday, July 18, 2024

Broadway Cares Executive Director Tom Viola Is Retiring by Logan Culwell-Block

Danny Whitman, currently the organization's director of development, will be Viola's successor.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:32PM

See Who's Joining Sasha Valour in Velour: A Drag Spectacular at La Jolla Playhouse by Logan Culwell-Block

The world premiere is being directed by Moisés Kaufman.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:59PM

Maybe Happy Ending Delays Broadway Bow, Citing Scenic Design Supply Chain Issues by Logan Culwell-Block

Darren Criss and Helen J Shen are starring in the new musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:24PM

Report: The Phantom of the Opera May Be Readying an Off-Broadway Return by Logan Culwell-Block

The Andrew Lloyd Webber musical closed its historic, 35-year Broadway run in 2023.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Ashley Park in the Upcoming 4th Season of Emily in Paris by Logan Culwell-Block

The new season of the Netflix series debuts August 15.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

Listen: West End Mean Girls Star Grace Mouat Sings 'Find Your Wings' From Alice Down the Rabbit Hole by Logan Culwell-Block

The new musical is written by My Son's a Queer... songwriter Pippa Cleary and P Burton-Morgan.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM

Kathleen Turner Stars in A Little Night Music at Ogunquit Playhouse Beginning July 18 by Logan Culwell-Block

Nik Walker, Julia Murney, and more are in the starry cast of the Sondheim musical at the Maine theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

Katori Hall's Pulitzer-Winning The Hot Wing King U.K. Premiere Opens at London's National July 18 by Logan Culwell-Block

Roy Alexander Weise is directing the new production with Kadiff Kirwan leading the cast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

Late Tony Winner Steven Lutvak Memorialized With July 18 Concert at NYU Skirball by Logan Culwell-Block

Broadway Inspirational Voices, Crystal Monee Hall, and Bryce Pinkham are among the roster of artists helping to celebrate the Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder composer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Wednesday, July 17, 2024

NYC Cabaret Venue Laurie Beechman Theatre to Permanently Shutter in August by Logan Culwell-Block

The theatre is housed by the West Bank Cafe, which is closing due to financial troubles.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:36PM

BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical Dates Broadway Bow by Logan Culwell-Block

Find out where the Jerry Mitchell-helmed musical will make its Main Stem debut.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:36PM

2023 Tony Awards, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Sarah Paulson, More Earn 2024 Emmy Award Nominations by Logan Culwell-Block

Plus: Will Dear Evan Hansen writers Benj Pasek and Justin Paul achieve EGOT status at this year's Emmys?

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

Carolee Carmello Will Lead Kimberly Akimbo on Tour by Logan Culwell-Block

The Tony-winning musical will begin its U.S. national tour in Colorado later this year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM

Sarah Silverman Musical The Bedwetter Will Get D.C. Production by Logan Culwell-Block

Arena Stage is presenting the musical, which made its world premiere Off-Broadway at Atlantic Theater Company in 2022.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:24AM

Edie Falco Will Join Off-Broadway's Pre-Existing Condition by Logan Culwell-Block

The Marin Ireland play is extending with the Nurse Jackie star added to the roster.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Cherry Jones-Led Grapes of Wrath Begins at London's National July 17 by Logan Culwell-Block

Carrie Cracknell directs Frank Galati's Tony-winning adaptation of the John Steinbeck novel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM
Tuesday, July 16, 2024

Broadway Grosses Analysis: Hell's Kitchen Debuts in Top 5 Highest Earners by Logan Culwell-Block

The Alicia Keys musical didn't take the coveted Best Musical title at this year's Tony Awards, but it seems to be the season's best performing new musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:02PM

Beth Malone Will Be the Cat in the Hat in PCLO's Seussical by Logan Culwell-Block

The Ahrens and Flaherty musical plays the Pennsylvania company beginning July 30.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM

See Who's Starring in Dominique Morisseau World Premiere Bad Kreyol by Logan Culwell-Block

The Off-Broadway run is a co-production between Manhattan Theatre Club and Signature Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36PM

Mary Testa Will Return to Queen of the Mist in New Jersey Concert Performances by Logan Culwell-Block

The three-time Tony nominee starred in the Michael John LaChiusa musical's 2011 world premiere at Off-Broadway's Transport Group.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36PM

Robert Hastie Named Deputy Artistic Director of London's National by Logan Culwell-Block

The appointment is the first from incoming Director and Chief Executive Indhu Rubasingham.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

Aaron Lazar Will Duet With Late Rebecca Luker on ALS Benefit Album Impossible Dream by Logan Culwell-Block

The Broadway star was himself diagnosed with the disease in 2022.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

Adam Gwon Musical String Releases Studio Cast Album by Logan Culwell-Block

The title is now available for licensing via Broadway Licensing Global.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

Isaac Mizrahi Is Returning to 54 Below in August by Logan Culwell-Block

The fashion designer merges music, art, and stand-up in his unique cabaret performances.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

Kristin Chenoweth Is The Queen of Versailles, Beginning July 16 in Boston by Logan Culwell-Block

The new Stephen Schwartz musical, adapted from the 2012 documentary, co-stars F. Murray Abraham.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM
Monday, July 15, 2024

Margaret Cho Named Vanguard Artist-in-Residence at Public Theater's Joe's Pub by Logan Culwell-Block

Cho will curate programming at the cabaret venue, including a 2025 comedy night hosted by the comedian.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:06PM

Infamous Broadway-Themed TV Series Smash Now Streaming on Peacock by Logan Culwell-Block

Get caught up with the legendary backstage drama ahead of its upcoming Broadway musical adaptation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:32PM

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