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Thursday, August 6, 2026

Photos: Aaron Tveit, Patti LuPone, Jordan Donica, More Rehearse for Les Misérables Opening at Radio City Music Hall by Andrew Gans

Former, current, and possibly future stars of the international hit musical joined forces last week at the famed Manhattan venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:59PM[SHARE]

Anna D. Shapiro Named Dean and Director of Juilliard Drama Division by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning August: Osage County director will begin her tenure in 2027.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:52PM[SHARE]

See Who's Starring in National Tour of Mystic Pizza by Andrew Gans

Jennifer Werner will direct and choreograph the musical based on the film of the same name.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12PM[SHARE]

Cast Complete for West End Premiere of James Graham's The Standard of Living, Starring Rory Kinnear by Andrew Gans

Nicholas Hytner will direct the new work at the Theatre Royal Haymarket.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:11AM[SHARE]

Sean MacLaughlin Will Be Howard Hughes in Truly, Howard Hughes Musical Off-Broadway; Cast Complete by Andrew Gans

Co-creator Jennifer Paulson-Lee will direct the world premiere for The York Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:48AM[SHARE]

Watch Danielle Wade Sing 'You Can Always Count on Me' in Ogunquit City of Angels by Andrew Gans

Hunter Foster directs the Larry Gelbart, Cy Coleman, and David Zippel musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:37AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Watch Katerina McCrimmon Rehearse 'The Boy Next Door' and 'The Trolley Song' for Muny Meet Me in St. Louis by Andrew Gans

The production will also feature Beth Leavel performing "That's Enough of That," a new song penned by Mark Sonnenblick.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:58PM[SHARE]

Broadway's Wicked Now Offering $45 General Rush Tickets by Andrew Gans

The long-running hit musical continues at the Gershwin Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:59PM[SHARE]

Anthony Gargiula, of 'Kitchen Singing Series' Fame, Will Make Broadway Debut in & Juliet by Andrew Gans

The hit jukebox musical continues at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:27PM[SHARE]

See Who's Joining TikTok Singer-Songwriter Oliver Richman in Nick Blaemire Musical Soon Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Will Blum will direct the limited engagement at The Loft at St. Luke's Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:21AM[SHARE]

Lissa deGuzman Will Be Velma Kelly in Broadway's Chicago by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning revival continues at the Ambassador Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:16AM[SHARE]

Audra McDonald Will Offer Concert at Library of Congress, Celebrating Acquisition of Sondheim Papers by Andrew Gans

The six-time Tony winner will be accompanied by music director Andy Einhorn.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:14AM[SHARE]

Cast Complete for Muny Something Rotten!, Starring Matt Doyle, Bryonha Marie, Elizabeth Teeter, More by Andrew Gans

Rob Ruggiero will direct the Tony-nominated 2015 Broadway musical comedy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:33AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Aaron Alcaraz Will Play Limited Run as Shane Hollander in Off-Broadway's Heated Rivalry by Andrew Gans

Jimin Moon will play their final performance in the parody of the streaming series August 12.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:16PM[SHARE]

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Steve Burns: Alive, About 'Disappearance' of Blue's Clues Host by Andrew Gans

The solo show will play the Edinburgh Festival Fringe following a recent engagement at Matchbook Fest.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:23PM[SHARE]

Larry Owens Will Bring Sondheimia to Joe's Pub This Month by Andrew Gans

"By breaking the rules of cabaret form, this concert highlights the exquisite formal structure in Sondheim’s work," says Owens.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:28PM[SHARE]

Ben Davis Will Be Hades in Broadway's Hadestown by Andrew Gans

Davis' casting follows the recent departure of Geno Segers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:33AM[SHARE]

Cast Set for Immersive The Whole Sky All Diamonds by Andrew Gans

Jack Dentinger will direct Bixby Elliot's play that follows a tech startup on the verge of success or possible collapse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:14AM[SHARE]

Watch Tony Yazbeck, Ben Jacoby, More in Highlights From Ogunquit City of Angels by Andrew Gans

Hunter Foster directs the Larry Gelbart, Cy Coleman, and David Zippel musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:38AM[SHARE]

Corey Mach Joins Cast of Broadway's & Juliet August 4 by Andrew Gans

The hit jukebox musical recently played its 1,500th performance at the Sondheim.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]
Monday, August 3, 2026

China Anne McClain Makes Broadway Debut in The Great Gatsby Beginning August 3 by Andrew Gans

The hit musical based on the F. Scott Fitzgerald novel continues at the Broadway Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]
Friday, July 31, 2026

Photos: Ethan Slater and Betsy Wolfe Celebrate Opening in Little Shop of Horrors Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

The hit revival of the Alan Menken and Howard Ashman cult classic continues at the Westside.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:21PM[SHARE]

Watch Trailer for Hudson Valley Shakespeare Les Misérables, With Josh Young as Jean Valjean by Andrew Gans

Jenn Thompson will direct the international hit musical with musical supervision by Amanda Morton.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:55AM[SHARE]

Cast Set for 2027 North American Premiere of The Osmonds: A New Musical by Andrew Gans

Eric Vaughn Johnson will direct the musical about the famed American music group for Rochester's OFC Creations.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:40AM[SHARE]

Watch Music Video for 'Sirens,' From New Jane Eyre A Musical EP by Andrew Gans

John Caird and Paul Gordon's musical is readying to make its U.K. premiere at the Southwark Playhouse Elephant.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:35AM[SHARE]

Caleb A. Barnett Says Doing Aladdin Helps Him 'Stay Grounded' by Andrew Gans

Barnett recently took over the role of the show-stopping Genie at the New Amsterdam.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM[SHARE]

3 Recipients Named for Inaugural Star to Be Project at the Beechman by Andrew Gans

The Laurie Beechman Theatre and The York Theatre are joining forces for the new performance series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:46AM[SHARE]

Power's Naturi Naughton-Lewis Returns to Broadway in The Great Gatsby Starting July 31 by Andrew Gans

The musical based on the F. Scott Fitzgerald novel continues at the Broadway Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]
Thursday, July 30, 2026

Bobby Conte Will Star in Copperfield! The New Musical Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Gabriel Barre will direct the new adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:01PM[SHARE]

Check Out New Photos of Ethan Slater and Betsy Wolfe in Little Shop of Horrors Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

The hit revival of the Alan Menken and Howard Ashman cult classic continues at the Westside.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:25PM[SHARE]

Jason Kravits, Dan DeLuca, Stephanie Gibson, Nathan Lee Graham Will Lead The Producers at the Ogunquit by Andrew Gans

James Gray will re-create Susan Stroman's direction and choreography for Mel Brooks' Tony-winning hit at the Maine venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:15PM[SHARE]
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