All stories by Raven Brunner on BroadwayStars

Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Khris Davis and McKinley Belcher III Explore the American Dream Through a Black Lens in Death of a Salesman by Raven Brunner

The two actors return to Broadway in Arthur Miller’s acclaimed work.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:55PM
Monday, September 12, 2022

Playbill Songwriter Series: Cheeyang Ng Performs Tracks From Original Musicals Eastbound and MĀYĀ by Raven Brunner

The composer was joined by Into the Woods' Kennedy Kanagawa, Kuhoo Verma, Cynthia Meng, and Noah Hadland for the series, which is presented by City National Bank.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM
Wednesday, September 7, 2022

Brad Oscar, Bryce Pinkham, Tiffany Renee Thompson to Step Into Principal Roles in Little Shop of Horrors Off-Broadway by Raven Brunner

The hit revival of the Howard Ashman-Alan Menken musical continues at the Westside Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:55PM

Andrew Lloyd Webber Will Appear in New Season of The Masked Singer by Raven Brunner

The Fox reality series returns September 21 for its eighth season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:03PM

See Who's Starring in 5th Avenue Theatre's The Wiz by Raven Brunner

Kataka Corn will head the cast of the musical with direction and choreography by Kelli Foster Warder.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:33AM

& Juliet to Release Broadway Cast Recording on 1st Day of Previews by Raven Brunner

The album's first single, "Roar," is currently streaming.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:49AM
Tuesday, September 6, 2022

Billy Eugene Jones Joins Cast of Manhattan Theatre Club's Where the Mountain Meets the Sea by Raven Brunner

Directed by Joshua Kahan Brody, performances will begin in October Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:13PM

King Lear, Starring Ian McKellen, Now Available for Streaming on National Theatre at Home by Raven Brunner

Also newly available on the streaming platform is Richard Bean and Clive Coleman’s Young Marx.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19PM
Monday, September 5, 2022

Disney Princess: The Concert Kicks Off US Tour September 5 by Raven Brunner

Christy Altomare, Susan Egan, Isabelle McCalla, Syndee Winters, and more star.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM
Sunday, September 4, 2022

Room on the Broom Ends West End Run September 4 by Raven Brunner

The Olivia Jacobs-directed, Olivier Award-nominated adaptation plays the Lyric Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:03AM

Theresa Rebeck's New Play Mad House Ends World Premiere in London's West End September 4 by Raven Brunner

The dark comedy stars David Harbour and Bill Pullman.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:03AM

Millennials Ends Run at London's The Other Palace September 4 by Raven Brunner

The extended limited engagement was originally scheduled to end August 7.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:03AM
Friday, September 2, 2022

Hybrid Theatre Company Thirdwing to Stream Walt Disney-Inspired Series Disney Girls by Raven Brunner

The streaming series is an adaptation of the play The Fairest.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:49PM

Caroline Bowman and F Michael Haynie's Frozen Tribute Song 'All is Found' Drops September 2 by Raven Brunner

The mash-up includes an original arrangement of songs from the animated franchise, including “All is Found” and “Into the Unknown.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM
Thursday, September 1, 2022

Will Eisner Graphic Novel A Contract With God Reportedly Headed to the Stage by Raven Brunner

American Idiot and Jagged Little Pill producer Vivek J. Tiwary has acquired stage rights to the late cartoonist's work set in a New York City tenement building.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:55PM

Off-Broadway's Ars Nova Introduces 'Name Your Price' Initiative by Raven Brunner

Audiences will be invited to "name their price" for tickets to every performance during the 20th anniversary season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:33AM

Danielle Brooks Got Into Juilliard By Performing a Piece From The Piano Lesson by Raven Brunner

"Every time I come on Broadway, it's some full-circle moment for me," said the Tony nominee.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:49AM

Celebrate Big Fan Day with London's Heathers the Musical September 1 by Raven Brunner

The free event includes choreography and vocal workshops, Q&As with the cast and creatives, a "make your own scrunchie" workshop, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM
Wednesday, August 31, 2022

Watch: Corbin Bleu Praises Teachers During Disney Imagination Campus Visit by Raven Brunner

"As a performer, I have learned so much from different people throughout the years," says the High School Musical performer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:18PM

Sarah Bockel Returns to Beautiful: The Carole King Musical for Ogunquit Playhouse Run by Raven Brunner

The performer is reprising her role from the Broadway production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:07AM

See Hugh Jackman in The Son Teaser Trailer, Based On the Florian Zeller Play by Raven Brunner

The upcoming drama is adapted from the stage trilogy that includes The Father, which made its Broadway debut in 2016.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:25AM
Tuesday, August 30, 2022

Brian d’Arcy James Joins Cast of Netflix's The Pain Hustlers by Raven Brunner

The pharmaceutical drama also stars Chris Evans and Catherine O'Hara.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:19PM

Laura Linney to Star in World Premiere of Summer, 1976 on Broadway at Manhattan Theatre Club by Raven Brunner

The new play is written by Pulitzer Prize winner David Auburn and will feature direction by Tony winner Daniel Sullivan.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07PM

See The Piano Lesson Marquee Go Up at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre by Raven Brunner

"Broadway is the pulse of New York," says director LaTanya Richardson Jackson.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07PM

West End's & Juliet Welcomes New Cast Members Nicolas Colicos, Billy Nevers, and Joe Foster by Raven Brunner

The jukebox musical, soon to make the jump to Broadway, continues its London run at Shaftesbury Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM
Monday, August 29, 2022

Travis Cormier Will Lead Bat Out of Hell: The Musical in Las Vegas by Raven Brunner

The singer-songwriter missed auditions in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and New York, due to misplacing his passport.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:03PM

Hear Daniel Radcliffe Sing 'My Bologna' in New Trailer For Roku's Al Yankovic Biopic by Raven Brunner

The comedy-drama will follow the pop culture icon through various stages of his career, including his first-meet with "Like A Prayer" singer Madonna.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07PM

Carole Buggé's Strings Attached Begins Previews August 29 at Theatre Row by Raven Brunner

The show follows three scientists who are visited by Isaac Newton, Marie Curie, and Max Planck.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM

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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