Thursday, April 18, 2024

See Who's Joining Tom Felton in A Child of Science World Premiere at Bristol Old Vic by Logan Culwell-Block

The new play from Gareth Farr digs into the creation of IVF, with performances beginning June 5.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18AM

Pulitzer- and Tony-Winning A Strange Loop Begins West Coast Premiere April 18 by Logan Culwell-Block

John-Andrew Morrison is reprising his Tony-nominated performance in the Michael R. Jackson musical at American Conservatory Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02AM

Suffs Opens on Broadway April 18 by Meg Masseron

The new musical explores the Women's Suffrage movement's victories and failures with a book, music and lyrics by Shaina Taub.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02AM

World Premiere of Hanif Kureishi’s The Buddha of Suburbia Begins April 18 at Royal Shakespeare Company by Andrew Gans

Adapted and directed by Emma Rice, the Wise Children and RSC co-production plays the Swan.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02AM

Rosie Sheehy-Led Machinal Revival Opens at London's Old Vic April 18 by Logan Culwell-Block

The production played an earlier run via Ustinov Studio and Theatre Royal Bath.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02AM

Glee Star Matthew Morrison Heads Cast of Chicago in Japan Beginning April 18 by Andrew Gans

The Tony nominee is playing slick lawyer Billy Flynn in the John Kander-Fred Ebb-Bob Fosse musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02AM
Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Reviews: What Are Critics Saying About The Wiz Broadway Revival by Diep Tran, Logan Culwell-Block

The production opened April 17 at the Marquis Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36PM

Photos: Step Into the Studio with Broadway's Stereophonic by Margaret Hall

The new play by David Adjmi, with music by Arcade Fire's Will Butler, played its first performance at the Golden April 2.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

Video: Watch Jordan Dobson and Cast of Signature's Hair Perform 'Let the Sun Shine In' by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Olivia Puckett, Mason Reeves, and more star in the Matthew Gardiner-directed production of the '60s rock musical at the D.C.-area theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

Video: Watch Tituss Burgess Join Voctave for Dynamic 'On a Clear Day You Can See Forever' by Andrew Gans

The stage and screen star belts out the Alan Jay Lerner-Burton Lane tune.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Steve Carell and Alison Pill in Uncle Vanya on Broadway by Talaura Harms

The production is now in previews at Lincoln Center Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

Her Time: Lempicka's Eden Espinosa Gets Ready for Her Red Carpet in These Exclusive Photos by Talaura Harms, Heather Gershonowitz

Join the star of the new musical as she prepares for her first Broadway opening night in 20 years.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:24PM

Suzan-Lori Parks Is Bringing Her Band Sula & the Joyful Noise to Joe's Pub by Logan Culwell-Block

The Pulitzer-winning playwright will revisit some old songs and try out new ones at the one-night-only concert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:06PM

New York Public Library to Pay Tribute to Circle in the Square Theatre by Margaret Hall

The celebration will coincide with the centennial of CITS co-founders Ted Mann and Jose Quintero.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:57PM

Original If/Then Cast Members to Reunite for Concerts Celebrating the Tom Kitt-Brian Yorkey Score by Andrew Gans

David Alpert will direct the 54 Below evening with musical direction by Carmel Dean.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:24PM

Ryan Speedo Green Leads the Met Opera Revival of Fire Shut Up in My Bones by Jay Goodwin

He played a different role in the previous version of the show. Now he's stepping in as the lead.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:24PM

Get a 1st Look at The Heart of Rock and Roll With New Production Photos by Meg Masseron

The Huey Lewis jukebox musical follows Bobby, a Chicagoan whose failed band leads him to return to corporate America.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:24PM

Photos: Get a 1st Look at El Niño at the Metropolitan Opera by Natan Zamansky

Lileana Blain-Cruz directs the new production, opening April 23.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:24PM

World Premiere Stage Adaptation of The Thing About Jellyfish Sets World Premiere at Berkeley Rep by Logan Culwell-Block

The Bay Area company will also present Mexodus, Here There Are Blueberries, and more in the 2024-2025 season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

Cast Complete for Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil Musical, Starring J. Harrison Ghee, Tom Hewitt, Sierra Boggess by Andrew Gans

Rob Ashford will direct the world premiere from Jason Robert Brown and Taylor Mac at Chicago's Goodman Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

Alex Edelman, Leslie Odom, Jr., Colman Domingo, and More Broadway Names Make 2024 Time100 List by Meg Masseron

See why Octavia Spencer and Phoebe Waller-Bridge think these Broadway stars have earned a spot on the annual list of the most influential people in the world.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

Maya Boyd Is Broadway's Next Juliet in & Juliet by Meg Masseron

Boyd will go straight from graduating college to taking on the title role in the hit pop-jukebox retelling of Shakespeare's classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

Composer Tania León on Her Carnegie Hall Residency by Carnegie Hall Staff

The Cuban-born composer is this season's Debs Composer's Chair.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

Get a 1st Look at Suffs on Broadway With New Production Photos by Meg Masseron

The new musical explores the Women's Suffrage movement's victories and failures with a book, music, and lyrics by Shaina Taub.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

Video: Sting on How His Songs Lend Themselves to Dance in Message in a Bottle by Terry Dickerson

Kate Prince has taken the musician's songs and turned them into a dance-theatre piece, currently on a North American tour.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM

Reviews: Read What Critics Think of Suzan-Lori Parks' Sally & Tom at The Public by Logan Culwell-Block

Sheria Irving and Gabriel Ebert lead the company of the Off-Broadway premiere.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

12th Annual Night of a Thousand Judys, Celebrating Judy Garland, Sets June Date by Andrew Gans

Written and hosted by Justin Elizabeth Sayre, the Pride concert benefits The Ali Forney Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Crazy Rich Asians Will Be Turned Into a Musical by Diep Tran

Jon M. Chu, who directed the film (and the upcoming Wicked films), will oversee.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:18AM

The Set List: How Did Your Broadway Favorites Miscast Themselves at the 2024 Concert? by Talaura Harms

Amber Iman, Ben Platt, Ingrid Michaelson, Jinkx Monsoon and more sang at the annual MCC gala.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:18AM

Edinburgh Fringe Hit Coming Out to Dead People to Play Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

The show is an autobiographical stand-up comedy show exploring Ricky Sim's decision to come out as gay to his terminally ill Chinese-Malaysian immigrant mother.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:18AM

Ricky Ian Gordon's The Grapes of Wrath Opera Plays Carnegie Hall April 17 via MasterVoices by Logan Culwell-Block, Natan Zamansky

The cast is led by Bryonha Marie and Nathan Gunn, with Tony winner Ted Sperling at the baton.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM

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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