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Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Bad Cinderella Sets Final Broadway Bow by Meg Masseron, Logan Culwell-Block

The production's closing marks the second casualty of the 2023 Tony Award Nominations, for which the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical received no nominations.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:06PM
Monday, May 8, 2023

New York, New York Will Release Original Cast Recording by Meg Masseron, Logan Culwell-Block

The original Broadway cast album will feature songs by Kander and Ebb, as well as nine new songs from Kander and Miranda.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:06AM
Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Reviews: What Do Critics Think of New York, New York? by Meg Masseron, Logan Culwell-Block

Colton Ryan and Anna Uzele lead the new Kander and Ebb musical, with additional material by Lin-Manuel Miranda and direction by Susan Stroman.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18PM
Sunday, April 16, 2023

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande Share First Glimpses of Their Elphaba and Glinda From Wicked Movie Musicals by Meg Masseron, Logan Culwell-Block

The first installment of the film version of the hit Broadway musical will premiere in theatres November 27, 2024.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:12PM
Wednesday, April 12, 2023

See New Production Photos of Suzan-Lori Parks' Plays for the Plague Year Encore Run by Meg Masseron, Logan Culwell-Block

The Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright reprises her onstage role as The Writer in the limited engagement of her newest work.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:18AM
Sunday, April 2, 2023

2023 Olivier Award Winners: Broadway-Bound Prima Facie, My Neighbor Totoro Win Big by Meg Masseron, Logan Culwell-Block

Find out who took home London's top theatrical honors at Royal Albert Hall this year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:06PM
Thursday, March 30, 2023

Important: Wesley Taylor Has Taught Meryl Streep the Opening Choreography From A Chorus Line by Meg Masseron, Logan Culwell-Block

Broadway alum Taylor appears alongside Streep in the hit Hulu television series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM

See Photos From the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize's 45th Anniversary Event by Meg Masseron, Logan Culwell-Block

The annual award recognizing women, trans, and nonbinary playwrights honored Sarah Mantell this year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM
Sunday, March 26, 2023

Reviews: What Do Critics Think of Sweeney Todd Starring Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford? by Meg Masseron, Logan Culwell-Block

Ruthie Ann Miles, Jordan Fisher, Gaten Matarazzo, and more co-star with Tony-winning Hamilton director Thomas Kail at the helm.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:58PM
Thursday, March 23, 2023

Reviews: What Do Critics Think of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Bad Cinderella? by Meg Masseron, Logan Culwell-Block

Linedy Genao stars in the title role of the West End transfer at the Imperial Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42PM
Monday, March 20, 2023

Josh Groban Took Barber Lessons for Sweeney Todd by Meg Masseron, Logan Culwell-Block

The Sweeney Todd star spoke with CBS Sunday Morning about the new Sondheim revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM
Thursday, March 16, 2023

Get a 1st Look at The Best We Could Off-Broadway by Meg Masseron, Logan Culwell-Block

Directed by Daniel Aukin, the work follows a father-daughter road trip that turns out to be much more than what's on the surface.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM
Saturday, March 11, 2023

Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals For New York, New York by Meg Masseron, Logan Culwell-Block

Previews of the new Broadway musical, featuring songs by John Kander, Fred Ebb, and Lin-Manuel Miranda, begin at the end of the month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:34PM
Friday, March 3, 2023

Video: See Anna Uzele Sing 'But The World Goes 'Round' in Rehearsals For New York, New York by Meg Masseron, Logan Culwell-Block

Previews of the new Broadway musical, featuring songs by John Kander, Fred Ebb, and Lin-Manuel Miranda, begin March 24.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:08AM
Thursday, March 2, 2023

Funny Girl Sets Broadway Closing; Lea Michele, Ramin Karimloo, Jared Grimes, Tovah Feldshuh to Close Out the Run by Meg Masseron, Logan Culwell-Block

The first-ever Broadway revival of the beloved musical will have played 599 performances by its final bow this fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:59AM
Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Mrs. Doubtfire National Tour Announces Virtual Open Call For Child Actors by Meg Masseron, Logan Culwell-Block

The touring production of the 2019 Broadway musical is seeking performers for the roles of Lydia, Christopher, and Natalie.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:29AM

Casey Likes Will Star in Back to the Future On Broadway by Meg Masseron, Logan Culwell-Block

The Almost Famous star will play Marty McFly in the production transferring from the West End to Broadway this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:59AM
Friday, February 10, 2023

Cleveland Play House Responds to Allegations of Ignoring Sexual Assault Report, Acknowledges 'Missteps' by Meg Masseron, Logan Culwell-Block

A production was cancelled following behavior by interim Artistic Director Mark Cuddy that the show's director characterized as "criminal."

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:50PM