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Thursday, May 30, 2024

Carrie Hope Fletcher Will Lead U.K. and Ireland Tour of Calamity Jane by Logan Culwell-Block

Nikolai Foster's touring production is hitting the road again 10 years after it premiered.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06AM

Wednesday, May 29, 2024

Photos: The Public Theater's Mobile Unit Comedy of Errors Is Touring NYC by Logan Culwell-Block

Get a look at the bilingual musical version of the Shakespeare play offering free performances in all five boroughs.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

Here She Is, Boys: Audra McDonald Will Reopen Broadway's Majestic in Gypsy by Logan Culwell-Block

George C. Wolfe is directing the six-time Tony winner as Rose, often considered the King Lear of musical theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:36PM

Kate Baldwin Will Lead The Prom at Connecticut's Sharon Playhouse by Logan Culwell-Block

The company is also staging productions of Rock of Ages, Steel Magnolias, and You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM

LaChanze Launches Multimedia Producing Company by Logan Culwell-Block

The Tony-winning actor and producer will develop original work for contemporary audiences under her new banner LaChanze Productions.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:42PM

Lempicka, The Wiz Cast Albums Get Updated Release Dates by Logan Culwell-Block

June will be an excellent month for Broadway fans when it comes to new cast albums!

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

Michael Urie to Reprise His Prince Dauntless in Once Upon a Mattress Broadway Revival by Logan Culwell-Block

Sutton Foster is leading the new revival this summer, a transfer from New York City Center Encores!

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

Broadway Grosses Analysis: Can Box Office Predict Tony Wins? by Logan Culwell-Block

Best Revival of a Musical nominees Cabaret and Merrily We Roll Along, plus Best Musical nominee Hell's Kitchen were all at the top of the list last week.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Charles Busch is Curating a 'Drag Show' Hirschfeld Gallery for Pride Month by Logan Culwell-Block

The online exhibition celebrates queer-themed and queer-coded performances from Harvey Fierstein, Julie Andrews, BD Wong, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:02AM

Tuesday, May 28, 2024

Tatiana Maslany, Tavi Gevinson, More to Lead Pre-Existing Condition Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

Jesse Eisenberg and Charlie Kaufman are both on the producing team for the new work from actor-turned-playwright Marin Ireland.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM

Exclusive: Watch Colleen Jennings-Roggensack, Wendall K. Harrington, More Accept Their 2024 Tony Honors by Logan Culwell-Block

This year's honorees also include Judith O. Rubin, the Dramatists Guild Foundation, and the Samuel J. Friedman Health Center for the Performing Arts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM

The Public Theater's Mobile Unit Comedy of Errors Returns Beginning May 28 by Logan Culwell-Block

The bilingual musical version of the Shakespeare play will bring free performances to all five boroughs.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM

Monday, May 27, 2024

Karen Akers Returns to Birdland Jazz May 27 by Logan Culwell-Block

The Nine and Grand Hotel original cast member is offering an encore performance of her cabaret evening Water Under the Bridge.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM

Lena Hall Plays London's Cadogan Hall May 27 by Logan Culwell-Block

The Tony winner has titled her latest solo show Little Career of Horrors.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM

Sunday, May 26, 2024

The Keep Going Songs by The Bengsons Completes Off-Broadway Run May 26 by Logan Culwell-Block

Lincoln Center Theater/LCT3 presents the new work from the songwriting duo.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM

Florence Welch Gatsby Musical Begins World Premiere at A.R.T. May 26 by Logan Culwell-Block

Isaac Powell, Charlotte MacInnes, and Ben Levi Ross lead the cast at the Massachusetts company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM

Friday, May 24, 2024

Deliberately Bad Faux Jukebox Musical Fun at the Beach Romp-Bomp-a-Lomp!! Begins London Premiere May 24 by Logan Culwell-Block

The Play That Goes Wrong director Mark Bell is staging the new musical, written by Brandon Lambert and Martin Landry.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

Nathan Lane, Jennifer Hudson, Billy Eichner, More Lead Hollywood Bowl The Lion King Live-to-Film Concerts Beginning May 24 by Logan Culwell-Block

Heather Headley, Lebo M., and more will also be on hand to celebrate the animated film's 30th anniversary and spotlight its long-running stage musical adaptation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

Thursday, May 23, 2024

Photos: Inside the Renovated, and 29 Feet Higher, Palace Theatre on Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

The historic venue has been closed since 2018, and now it's reopening its doors.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:32PM

Watch Christian Borle, Krysta Rodriguez, Ephraim Sykes Perform Songs from Bye Bye Birdie by Logan Culwell-Block

The Kennedy Center is mounting a new version directed by Marc Bruni.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:36PM

Matthew Warchus Sets Departure From London's Old Vic by Logan Culwell-Block

The Tony winner has led the company as artistic director since 2015.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Titaníque Joins Music Theatre International Licensing Catalogue by Logan Culwell-Block

The hit send-up of the blockbuster film Titanic started Off-Broadway and is now setting sail for London, Canada, and Australia.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:24AM

Florence Welch Gatsby Musical Begins World Premiere at A.R.T. May 23 by Logan Culwell-Block

Isaac Powell, Charlotte MacInnes, and Ben Levi Ross lead the cast at the Massachusetts company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM

The Broadway Junior Student Finale Plays Broadway's Ambassador Theatre May 23 by Logan Culwell-Block

A program of The Shubert Foundation and Music Theatre International, the performance brings NYC public school students to a Broadway stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM

Wednesday, May 22, 2024

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All stories by Logan Culwell-Block on BroadwayStars

Carrie Hope Fletcher Will Lead U.K. and Ireland Tour of Calamity Jane by Logan Culwell-Block

Photos: The Public Theater's Mobile Unit Comedy of Errors Is Touring NYC by Logan Culwell-Block

Here She Is, Boys: Audra McDonald Will Reopen Broadway's Majestic in Gypsy by Logan Culwell-Block

Kate Baldwin Will Lead The Prom at Connecticut's Sharon Playhouse by Logan Culwell-Block

LaChanze Launches Multimedia Producing Company by Logan Culwell-Block

Lempicka, The Wiz Cast Albums Get Updated Release Dates by Logan Culwell-Block

Michael Urie to Reprise His Prince Dauntless in Once Upon a Mattress Broadway Revival by Logan Culwell-Block

Broadway Grosses Analysis: Can Box Office Predict Tony Wins? by Logan Culwell-Block

Charles Busch is Curating a 'Drag Show' Hirschfeld Gallery for Pride Month by Logan Culwell-Block

Tatiana Maslany, Tavi Gevinson, More to Lead Pre-Existing Condition Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

Exclusive: Watch Colleen Jennings-Roggensack, Wendall K. Harrington, More Accept Their 2024 Tony Honors by Logan Culwell-Block

The Public Theater's Mobile Unit Comedy of Errors Returns Beginning May 28 by Logan Culwell-Block

Karen Akers Returns to Birdland Jazz May 27 by Logan Culwell-Block

Lena Hall Plays London's Cadogan Hall May 27 by Logan Culwell-Block

The Keep Going Songs by The Bengsons Completes Off-Broadway Run May 26 by Logan Culwell-Block

Florence Welch Gatsby Musical Begins World Premiere at A.R.T. May 26 by Logan Culwell-Block

Deliberately Bad Faux Jukebox Musical Fun at the Beach Romp-Bomp-a-Lomp!! Begins London Premiere May 24 by Logan Culwell-Block

Nathan Lane, Jennifer Hudson, Billy Eichner, More Lead Hollywood Bowl The Lion King Live-to-Film Concerts Beginning May 24 by Logan Culwell-Block

Photos: Inside the Renovated, and 29 Feet Higher, Palace Theatre on Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

Watch Christian Borle, Krysta Rodriguez, Ephraim Sykes Perform Songs from Bye Bye Birdie by Logan Culwell-Block

Matthew Warchus Sets Departure From London's Old Vic by Logan Culwell-Block

Titaníque Joins Music Theatre International Licensing Catalogue by Logan Culwell-Block

Florence Welch Gatsby Musical Begins World Premiere at A.R.T. May 23 by Logan Culwell-Block

The Broadway Junior Student Finale Plays Broadway's Ambassador Theatre May 23 by Logan Culwell-Block

Broadway Grosses Analysis: The 2023-2024 Season Report Is In by Logan Culwell-Block

Dramatists Legal Defense Fund Speaks Out About Musical Canceled Over Jewish Themes by Logan Culwell-Block

Schele Williams, Jeremy Jordan, Huey Lewis, More Join Roster for 2024 Broadway Teachers Workshop by Logan Culwell-Block

Show Memorabilia, Antique Games, Rhyming Dictionaries, More in Upcoming Sondheim Auction by Logan Culwell-Block

Broadway League Honors Thomas Schumacher With Lifetime Service Award by Logan Culwell-Block

Phillip Howze's Six Characters Sets World Premiere With Lincoln Center Theater/LCT3 by Logan Culwell-Block

Alex Newell Will Bring Solo Show Off-Broadway Via Audible Theater by Logan Culwell-Block