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Friday, January 31, 2025

This Time, It's Part of Her World: See Jodi Benson Star in Rochester Gypsy by Logan Culwell-Block

The Little Mermaid star is Mama Rose to daughter Delaney Benson's Louise for OFC Creations through February 16.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:32PM

Watch All the Deleted Scenes From Wicked: Part 1 for Free by Logan Culwell-Block

Universal has put the fan-centric bonus features online in full.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24PM

Broadway League Reveals More Leadership Awards by Logan Culwell-Block

Christina Selby and Tammie Ward received Special Service Awards, with Damian Bazadona receiving the Impact Award.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24PM

Romantics Anonymous Releasing Live U.K. Cast Album by Logan Culwell-Block

With a score by Michael Kooman and Christopher Dimond and a book by Emma Rice, the musical played Bristol Old Vic in 2020.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

World Premiere Schmigadoon! Stage Musical Begins at Kennedy Center January 31 by Logan Culwell-Block

Alex Brightman, Sara Chase, Kevin Del Aguila, and more are bringing the theatrical Apple TV+ series to the stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM

The Thing About Jellyfish Stage Play Begins World Premiere January 31 by Logan Culwell-Block

Berkeley Rep is presenting the new work, adapted from Ali Benjamin's best-selling novel by Keith Bunin.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM
Thursday, January 30, 2025

Junior Nyong'o Will Star Opposite Real-Life Sister Lupita Nyong'o in Free Shakespeare in the Park Twelfth Night by Logan Culwell-Block

The outdoor summer theatre institution returns this summer following a 2024 hiatus with a starry cast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:48PM

Jenny Gersten Named VP & Artistic Director of Musical Theatre at New York City Center by Logan Culwell-Block

The role will see her leading the Manhattan venue's Encores! series along with the annual gala presentations.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

London's Donmar Warehouse Plans Revival of Patrick Marber's Dealer's Choice by Logan Culwell-Block

Matthew Dunster will direct the 30th anniversary production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM

Get a 1st Listen to 'Have I Got a Story' From New Gracie Hyland-Gretchen Cryer Musical House on Fire by Logan Culwell-Block

The album is getting a digital release from Precious Days Records January 31.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM

Shucked U.K. Premiere, Revised Brigadoon, More in Regent's Park Open Air Theatre Season by Logan Culwell-Block

The upcoming season will be the first for Artistic Director Drew McOnie.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM

Ars Nova Names Andrew Neisler and Anna Morton Stacey New Co-Artistic Directors by Logan Culwell-Block

Founding Artistic Director Jason Eagan will transition into an advisory role in July.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:06AM

Jerry Mitchell Joins Producing Team for U.K. Musical King of Pangea by Logan Culwell-Block

Making its world premiere at London's King's Head Theatre this summer, the project is Tony winner Mitchell's first foray into producing.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:54AM
Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Ariana DeBose Will Not Be Evita in London's West End After All by Logan Culwell-Block

The West Side Story Oscar winner had reportedly been in talks to lead an encore run of Jamie Lloyd's revival of the Andrew Lloyd Webber-Tim Rice musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:48PM

Already Perfect Musical Will Get NYC Industry Presentation by Logan Culwell-Block

The new work from Tony winner Levi Kreis tracks a man's last shot at salvation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:42PM

Is Schmigadoon! Destined to Become a Stage Musical Trilogy? by Logan Culwell-Block

Creator Cinco Paul on bringing the Apple TV+ series to the stage, and what he had planned for season 3.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:32PM

Creative Producer Peter Kim Stepping Away From NAATCO by Logan Culwell-Block

The move will end an 11-year tenure with the company as Kim focuses on personal projects.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:03PM

Nickelodeon Star Kel Mitchell Will Lead Rochester Anything Goes by Logan Culwell-Block

The Keenan and Kel star will play Moonface Martin in the Cole Porter musical for OFC Creations.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:03PM

London's National Finds Full Cast for Encore Run of James Graham's Olivier-Winning Dear England by Logan Culwell-Block

See who's joining previously announced star Gwilym Lee, who will lead the company as England football manager Gareth Southgate.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM
Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Broadway Grosses Analysis: Redwood May Be Broadway's Next Hit by Logan Culwell-Block

The Idina Menzel-led musical grossed nearly $400,000 over just two sold-out previews.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM

Sigourney Weaver-Led West End The Tempest Performance Disrupted by Climate Activists by Logan Culwell-Block

Just Stop Oil, dedicated to getting the U.K. government to phase out fossil fuel burning, previously disrupted a performance of Les Misérables.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM

Jennifer Nettles Musical Giulia Sets World Premiere at PAC NYC by Logan Culwell-Block

The Manhattan venue has also programmed a new series of Downtown Sessions concerts, which will include a performance from Tony winner Renée Elise Goldsberry.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:12PM

Dolly Parton Biomusical Will Make Pre-Broadway World Premiere in Tennessee This Year by Logan Culwell-Block

Bartlett Sher will direct Dolly: An Original Musical at Fisher Center for the Performing Arts this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

Isabelle Huppert Will Star in North American Premiere of Robert Wilson's Mary Said What She Said by Logan Culwell-Block

The new tale of Mary, Queen of Scots will play NYU Skirball.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM

Watch: Megan Hilty Does It 'For the Gaze' in Death Becomes Her by Logan Culwell-Block

The new Broadway musical performed on The Tonight Show January 27.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM

Jessica Hecht Will Star in World Premiere Neena Beber Play A Mother by Logan Culwell-Block

The Eureka Day star co-conceived the piece—described as "part documentary, part autobiography, part disco"—with Beber.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM

George Street Playhouse Finds King James Cast by Logan Culwell-Block

The Rajiv Joseph play will be seen at the New Jersey company beginning March 18.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM

Take the Lead Stage Musical Finds World Premiere Cast by Logan Culwell-Block

Cheetah Girls star Adrienne Bailon-Houghton will lead the new Christopher Gattelli-helmed musical at Paper Mill Playhouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:03AM

Jimmy Fallon Begins Broadway Debut Run in All In January 28 by Logan Culwell-Block

The starry, rotating cast currently also includes Lin-Manuel Miranda, Aidy Bryant, and Nick Kroll.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Monday, January 27, 2025

New Play Lilith in Pisces From Kayla Eisenberg Sets World Premiere at The Flea by Logan Culwell-Block

The upcoming production is being presented by Drops in the Vase.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:32PM

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