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Monday, January 6, 2025

Music Theatre International Adds Suffs to Its Licensing Catalogue by Logan Culwell-Block

"Everyone gets to be a suff," says Tony-winning writer Shaina Taub, who hopes new productions will be cast with all genders.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:06AM
Sunday, January 5, 2025

Wicked Film Wins Box Office Achievement Golden Globe by Logan Culwell-Block

The win is the movie musical's first of the evening at the annual film and TV honors.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:24PM
Saturday, January 4, 2025

Under the Radar Festival Kicks Off January 4 by Logan Culwell-Block

International works from 35 companies perform at more than 30 venues across NYC as part of the annual series of experimental theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM

High-Grossing Elf Revival Ends Broadway Run January 4 by Logan Culwell-Block

Grey Henson leads the holiday favorite at the Marquis Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM
Friday, January 3, 2025

Smash, Hairspray Songwriters Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman Win 2025 Howard Ashman Award by Logan Culwell-Block

HIV and AIDS service organization GMHC will honor the Tony-winning duo at a February event at Joe's Pub in NYC.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:24PM
Thursday, January 2, 2025

Gracie Hyland-Gretchen Cryer Musical House on Fire Will Celebrate Album Release at The Green Room 42 by Logan Culwell-Block

Both writers will perform, alongside Angela Birchett, Tyley Ross, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:12PM

And the Final Jeopardy! Category Is... Theatre Etymology by Logan Culwell-Block

It's your time to shine, theatre nerds!

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM

Dance Moms Parody Musical The Pyramid Sets World Premiere Concert by Logan Culwell-Block

Hitting the stage after going viral on TikTok, the work features music and lyrics by James Stryska and Isabel Grace and a book by Erica Molfetto and Molly Russo.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM
Tuesday, December 31, 2024

Broadway Grosses Analysis: Wicked Is 1st Show Ever to Gross $5 Million by Logan Culwell-Block

Several shows broke house records in the highest-grossing Christmas week since 2018.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:36PM

Broadway Grosses Analysis: Christmastime—and a Box Office Bonanza—Is Here by Logan Culwell-Block

Several shows broke house records in the highest-grossing Christmas week since 2018, with Wicked topping the charts at more than $5 million.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:12PM

Zachary James Releases Live Album December 31 by Logan Culwell-Block

The West End Hadestown star recorded the new release at London cabaret venue Crazy Coqs in July.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM
Monday, December 30, 2024

Jennifer Simard Pays Tribute to Death Becomes Her Understudies Kaleigh Cronin and Natalie Charle Ellis by Logan Culwell-Block

Cronin and Ellis filled in for both Megan Hilty and Simard at a recent performance of the new musical at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:02PM

Trans Folk Musical Catching Fireflies Sets Off-Broadway Bow by Logan Culwell-Block

The new musical from Finnigan Faye and Adam Gloc will play the Players Loft Theater in January 2025.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48PM

Photos: Swept Away's Final Broadway Curtain Call by Logan Culwell-Block

The Avett Brothers musical played its final performance December 29 at the Longacre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

An American in Paris, Popeye: What's Going Into Public Domain in 2025? by Logan Culwell-Block

The Gershwin's symphonic poem, the first Best Picture Oscar-winning movie-musical, and more are losing copyright protection soon.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:24AM
Sunday, December 29, 2024

Swept Away Closes on Broadway December 29 by Logan Culwell-Block

Wayne Duvall, John Gallagher Jr., Adrian Blake Enscoe, and Stark Sands lead the company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM

Katori Hall's The Blood Quilt Buries Final Knot Off-Broadway December 29 by Logan Culwell-Block

Lileana Blain-Cruz is at the helm of the Lincoln Center Theater production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM
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

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