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Thursday, July 18, 2024

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

More Is More: Get a 1st Look at Kristin Chenoweth and F. Murray Abraham in The Queen of Versailles by Logan Culwell-Block

The pair is leading the upcoming Boston premiere of the Stephen Schwartz musical beginning July 16.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

Abortion Rights Thriller Blood of the Lamb Will Make New York Premiere at 59E59 by Logan Culwell-Block

Written by Arlene Hutton, the work played previous runs at Edinburgh and Adelaide Fringe.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

Broadway Favorite Eric Petersen, Plus Willy Wonka OG Cast Members Will Star in Willy's Candy Spectacular by Logan Culwell-Block

Inspired by Glasgow's "Willy's Chocolate Experience" debacle, the parody musical will premiere at Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

Psychological Thriller Job Begins Broadway Transfer July 15 by Logan Culwell-Block

Sydney Lemmon and Peter Friedman star in Max Wolf Friedlich's play at the Hayes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM

Saturday, July 13, 2024

Six Characters Begins World Premiere Run Via LCT3 July 13 by Logan Culwell-Block

Dustin Wills is directing the Phillip Howze play Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM

Jamie Muscato Leads London Carousel Concert July 13 by Logan Culwell-Block

Christine Allado and Rebecca Caine are co-starring in the one-night-only event at Royal Festival Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM

Friday, July 12, 2024

Suzan-Lori Parks Is Talking Astronomy and Performing With Her Band at Little Island All Weekend by Logan Culwell-Block

The Pulitzer winner has curated several events at the outdoor venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:36PM

Teeth Dates Open-Ended Off-Broadway Run, Drops Cast Album by Logan Culwell-Block

Written by Anna K. Jacobs and Michael R. Jackson, the musical premiered at Playwrights Horizons earlier this year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:36PM

Watch: Broadway's The Wiz Plays a Tiny Desk Concert by Logan Culwell-Block

Nichelle Lewis, Kyle Ramar Freeman, Avery Wilson, and more dropped by NPR's offices for a special performance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM

Thursday, July 11, 2024

Photos: Well of All Things, Can It Be Really Andrew Lloyd Webber Visiting Cats: 'The Jellicle Ball'? by Logan Culwell-Block

The Tony- and Olivier-winning composer saw a recent performance of the reimagined, ballroom-inspired Off-Broadway revival of his 1981 musical Cats.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:32PM

Is Dead Outlaw Eyeing a Broadway Bow? by Logan Culwell-Block

Co-composer David Yazbek is teasing a possible transfer for the Drama Desk-winning musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM

Karen Mason, Jarran Muse, and Nicholas Rodriguez Will Offer Solo Shows at Paper Mill Playhouse by Logan Culwell-Block

The Tony-winning New Jersey company is launching a Front Row Center cabaret series at its F.M. Kirby Carriage House.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:32PM

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