All stories by Molly Higgins on BroadwayStars

Monday, April 1, 2024

Video: Al Roker Makes a Cameo in Broadway's Back to the Future by Molly Higgins

The longtime Today anchor was last seen on a Broadway stage in 2018, when he made his principal debut as Joe in Waitress.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:48AM
Friday, March 29, 2024

Watch These Exclusive Performances From Teeth, Water for Elephants, and The Outsiders by Molly Higgins

Playbill's recent video series featured performances from Alyse Alan Louis and Jason Gotay, PigPen Theatre Co., and Joshua Boone.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:18AM
Thursday, March 28, 2024

Felicia Latoya Brown, Randy Cohen, Briana Navarro to Join Education Theatre Association Board by Molly Higgins

The new directors' respective experience will help strengthen EdTA's commitment to diversity and innovation in theatre education.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:05PM

Neil Simon's I Ought to Be in Pictures to Make Off-Broadway Premiere by Molly Higgins

Makenzie Morgan Gomez, Pamela Sabaugh, and Chris Thorn are set to star.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM

Barrett Wilbert Weed and Andrew Durand Join The Trouble With Dead Boyfriends Concert by Molly Higgins

The monster musical comedy will play Indianapolis' Tobias Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:55AM
Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Video: Playwright Peter Morgan and Director Rupert Goold on Why Broadway's Patriots Is Both Urgent and Terrifying by Molly Higgins

Previews begin April 1 for the new play, which recounts the story of Vladimir Putin's rise to power.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM

Go Inside the 2024 Jonathan Larson Grant Concert by Molly Higgins

The event featured performances of work by grant winners of the past four years, with special guests Betsy Wolfe, Andy Mientus, Larry Owens, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:43AM

Jordan Dobson, Anna Zavelson, Liam Pearce, More Named 2023 Clive Barnes Award Finalists by Molly Higgins

The Clive & Valerie Barnes Foundation will announce the winners at an April 29 ceremony.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:08AM
Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Faith Prince to Lead Inaugural 92NY Cabaret Conference by Molly Higgins

Michael Kirk Lane, Alex Rybeck, and Yasuhiko Fukuoka will also be on hand for the summer cabaret workshop.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

Get a 1st Look at Walnut Street Theatre's Beautiful: The Carole King Musical by Molly Higgins

Sara Sheperd stars as Carole King, reprising her role from the show's national tour.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

The Hello Girls to Play 1-Night-Only D.C. and NYC Concerts by Molly Higgins

Members from the musical's 2018 Off-Broadway premiere cast will reunite for the upcoming performances.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:24AM

Cynthia Erivo to Be Honored at 2024 Live Ideas Gala by Molly Higgins

The New York Live Arts event will also honor Derrick Adams and Dr. Anthony W. Marx.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:18AM
Monday, March 25, 2024

Beautiful; Good Night, Oscar; Jesus Christ Superstar, More in Asolo Rep's 2024-2025 Season by Molly Higgins

Musical favorites as well as regional and world premiere works are included in the Florida company's upcoming season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

Video: Get a 1st Look at Disney's Hercules in Germany by Molly Higgins

Benét Monteiro stars in the production, which is now playing Hamburg's Theater Neue Flora.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM

Al Hirschfeld Foundation Opens Online Exhibition Men About Town: Al Hirschfeld Draws Noël Coward by Molly Higgins

The exhibition celebrates what would have been the late playwright's 125th birthday.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM

Nicole Scherzinger-Led Sunset Boulevard Revival Sets Dates at Broadway's St. James; Live London Album Due by Molly Higgins

Plus, see Scherzinger and company in new production photos from the London run.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM

Photos: See Sardi's Portrait Unveiled for The Notebook Star Dorian Harewood by Molly Higgins

Harewood plays Older Noah in the new musical, marking his return to Broadway in over 45 years.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Friday, March 22, 2024

Dakin Matthews, Caitlin Kinnunen, More Join McCarter Theatre Center's Choice by Molly Higgins

Winnie Holzman's comedy will play the New Jersey venue beginning May 8.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

EPIC Players Theatre to Stage Neuroinclusive Spring Awakening by Molly Higgins

To support its mission of inclusion in the arts, the theatre company features neurodiverse artists in productions, provides classes, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Patti LuPone, Natalie Venetia Belcon, More to Perform at Atlantic Theater Company's 2024 Gala by Molly Higgins

Proceeds from the event will support Atlantic’s productions, new works development, and arts education initiatives.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Katie Brayben and Andrew Rannells to Star in Tammy Faye on Broadway by Molly Higgins

The production has also announced dates for its run, which will play the newly refurbished Palace Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:18AM
Thursday, March 21, 2024

Reviews: What Do Critics Think of Broadway's Water for Elephants? by Molly Higgins

The musical adaptation officially opened March 21 at the Imperial Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:20PM

Photos: 48th St. Is Renamed [Rachel] 'Chavkin Way' by Molly Higgins

The Tony winner directs both Hadestown and Lempicka, which occupy theatres on either side of the block.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM

Jelani Remy, Keri René Fuller, Brandon Contreras, More Join 9th Annual Broadway for Self Help Africa Concert by Molly Higgins

Proceeds from the event support Self Help Africa's work to alleviate hunger, poverty, social inequality, and the impact of climate change in sub-Saharan Africa.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM

Lucille Lortel Theatre Announces 2024 NYC Public High School Playwriting Fellows by Molly Higgins

After weeks of mentoring from industry professionals, each young playwright's work will be presented in an invitation-only live performance March 25.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM

Edinburgh Fringe Favorite Before The Drugs Kick In to Make Los Angeles Premiere by Molly Higgins

Mike Lemme's play is dedicated to young mothers whose mental health is often disregarded by society.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM

WP Theater to Honor Sutton Foster, LaChanze, and Anne Quart at 2024 Gala by Molly Higgins

Lempicka star Eden Espinosa will host the event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM

Off-Broadway's Teeth Announces 2nd Extension by Molly Higgins

The world premiere musical from Anna K. Jacobs and Michael R. Jackson officially opened March 19 at Playwrights Horizons.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:12AM
Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Broadway's Water for Elephants Will Release Cast Album by Molly Higgins

The musical adaptation officially opens March 21 at the Imperial Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:02PM

Len Cariou-Led Tuesdays With Morrie Extends Off-Broadway by Molly Higgins

The production officially opened March 7 at St. George's Episcopal Church, with Cariou in the title role.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:32AM

All that Chat

2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards