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Thursday, October 23, 2025

Colby Minifie and Amy Forsyth Lead The Wasp in NYC Loft Beginning October 23 by Logan Culwell-Block

Rory McGregor is directing the psychological thriller about a friendly reunion that spirals into an unsettling and secret-revealing encounter.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42AM

Anne Washburn's The Burning Cauldron of Fiery Fire Beings World Premiere Off-Broadway October 23 by Logan Culwell-Block

Donnetta Lavinia Grays, Tom Pecinka, and more star in the Vineyard and The Civilians co-production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42AM
Wednesday, October 22, 2025

The Lightning Thief Will Get a London Cast Recording (With New Material) by Logan Culwell-Block

The album will feature 15 minutes of never-before-recorded music.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:42PM

A New Les Misérables Will Come to New York's Hudson Valley in 2026 by Logan Culwell-Block

Jenn Thompson will direct a reenvisioned production for Hudson Valley Shakespeare.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36PM

Mary Kate Morrissey and Samantha Williams Will Lead Frozen at Paper Mill Playhouse by Logan Culwell-Block

The New Jersey theatre has found full casting for their newly extended run of the Disney musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36PM

Photos: The Book Thief Musical Gets a London Concert, Starring & Juliet's Melanie La Barrie by Logan Culwell-Block

Adapted from Markus Zusak's novel, the musical by Jodi Picoult, Timothy Allen McDonald, Elyssa Samsel, and Kate Anderson is playing London's Prince of Wales Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:31AM

Chris Pine Sets London Stage Debut in Ivanov by Logan Culwell-Block

Simon Stone has newly adapted the Chekhov classic, which will bow at the Bridge Theatre in 2026.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Theatrical Rights Worldwide Could Let You Produce BOOP! by Logan Culwell-Block

The David Foster-Susan Birkenhead musical played a brief Broadway run last season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Photos: Minnie Driver Counts Every Brilliant Thing in London's West End by Logan Culwell-Block

Written by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe, the solo play has had an Off-Broadway run and an HBO special.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM
Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Chess May Just Be Broadway's Latest Star-Driven Hit, and More From Last Week's Broadway Grosses by Logan Culwell-Block

The new revival of the cult favorite grossed enough in its first incomplete week of previews to land it in the top five highest grossers in a full week.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM

Broadway Musicians Intend to 'Strike Immediately' If No Deal Is Reached by Logan Culwell-Block

Local 802 AFM will strike on Thursday if negotiations with The Broadway League continue to stall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:31AM

Joe Andolino-Nick Nappo Musical Soundwall Plans NYC Industry Presentation by Logan Culwell-Block

Abbey O'Brien is directing the reading, set at an upstate New York high school reunion.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

Marchánt Davis Will Lead World Premiere of & All Our Yesterdays Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

Micah Hauptman is directing Nicole Catania's play at The Flea.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

Cheeyang Ng Solo Musical Legendary Sets London Performance by Logan Culwell-Block

The work will come to The Other Palace via their Musical Bites series in November.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

Slam Frank Extends Again Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

The incendiary new musical reimagines Anne Frank's story through an "intersectional, multiethnic, genderqueer, Afro-Latin hip-hop lens."

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:48AM
Monday, October 20, 2025

Listen: The Playbill Podcast Talks the Breaking the Binary Theatre Festival With L Morgan Lee, George Strus, and More by Logan Culwell-Block

The fourth annual event presents work created and developed by transgender, non-binary, and Two-Spirit+ (TNB2S+) theatre artists.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:48PM

Betsy Wolfe Will Be Death Becomes Her's Next Madeline Ashton in 2026 by Logan Culwell-Block

The casting news comes as Tony-nominated original star Megan Hilty sets a final bow at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:48PM

Music Theatre International Acquires Maybe Happy Ending for Licensing by Logan Culwell-Block

The Tony-winning Hue Park-Will Aronson musical continues its run at the Belasco Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:09PM

The Jane Krakowski Administration Gets 2nd Term at Oh, Mary! on Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

Krakowski, John-Andrew Morrison, and Cheyenne Jackson have all extended their runs in the Cole Escola comedy into 2026.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Hunger Games Stage Play Begins World Premiere in London October 20 by Logan Culwell-Block

Mia Carragher is leading the cast as Katniss Everdeen in Conor McPherson's adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ novel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM
Friday, October 17, 2025

Photos: An Original Cast Reunion at Opening Night of Ragtime on Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

Original stars Audra McDonald and Brian Stokes Mitchell, along with Danielle Brooks, Rachel Zegler, and more, welcomed the Ahrens and Flaherty musical back to Broadway October 16.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM
Thursday, October 16, 2025

Read the Reviews for the Ragtime Revival On Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, Brandon Uranowitz, and Nichelle Lewis lead director Lear deBessonet's revival of the Ahrens and Flaherty musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42PM

Watch: Taylor Trensch, Gabi Carrubba Preview Bat Boy at New York City Center With 'Mine, All Mine' by Logan Culwell-Block

The Laurence O'Keefe-Keythe Farley-Brian Flemming musical performs October 29-November 9 with Alex Timbers directing.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:12PM

Photos: Opening Night for Jordan E. Cooper's Oh Happy Day! Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

Cooper, Latrice Pace, Sheléa Melody McDonald, Tiffany Mann, and more co-star in the saucy reimagining of Noah's Ark.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

London Musical Bronco Billy Dates Album Release; Get a 1st Listen to a Track by Logan Culwell-Block

Based on the 1980 Clint Eastwood film, the show crossed the pond last year following a 2019 world premiere in Los Angeles.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:02PM

Hear Julie Benko Sing From F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald Biomusical The Fitzgeralds of St. Paul by Logan Culwell-Block

Written by Christie Baugher, the musical is planning an Off-Broadway premiere in 2026.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:48PM

Jasmine Amy Rogers, Adrienne Warren, Andrea Martin, More Join Encores! Season by Logan Culwell-Block

The New York City Center series is presenting The Wild Party, High Spirits, and La Cage aux Folles.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48PM

Wayne Brady, Jon Stewart, Abbi Jacobson, More to Perform in All Out on Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

The follow-up to last season's All In features more stories from Simon Rich.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36AM

James Graham's Punch Will Stream From Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

The critically acclaimed new play stars Will Harrison and Victoria Clark.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36AM

Watch the 1st Trailer for Merrily We Roll Along, Filmed Live on Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff, and Lindsay Mendez's performances will be in movie theatres in December.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM

Full Casting Set for Sweet Smell of Success Concert Starring Raúl Esparza by Logan Culwell-Block

Noah J. Ricketts, Ali Louis Bourzgui, and Aline Mayagoitia have joined the cast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM

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