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Sunday, May 17, 2026

Natalie Joy Johnson Is Leona Helmsley in Queen of Mean Concert May 17 by Andrew Gans

Alex Lippard, David Lee, and Ron Passaro's new musical plays 54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Friday, May 15, 2026

2026 Tony Nominees Christopher Abbott, Nicholas Christopher, Christiani Pitts Will Be Part of Broadway Bets by Andrew Gans

A host of TV favorites will also be part of the evening benefiting Broadway Cares.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:56PM[SHARE]

Charlotte d’Amboise and Robyn Hurder Will Host Chita Rivera Awards by Andrew Gans

The celebration of choreographic excellence, named for the late Broadway icon, will be held later this month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36AM[SHARE]

Killian Donnelly, Bradley Jaden, Katie Hall, More Featured on Les Misérables: The 40th Anniversary All-Star Cast by Andrew Gans

The upcoming recording features performers from both the London production and the Arena Spectacular World Tour.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:19AM[SHARE]

Max Clayton Is Shot Out of a Canon, Literally, in Schmigadoon! He's Having a Blast by Andrew Gans

The actor, currently wowing audiences in the new musical at the Nederlander, is also a real estate broker.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:05AM[SHARE]

Mary-Louise Parker and David Morrissey to Lead Simon Stone Adaptation of The Oresteia by Andrew Gans

Stone will also direct the classic work this summer at London's Bridge Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:49AM[SHARE]

Julia Murney Will Direct Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune in Boston by Andrew Gans

The Psych Drama Company will present the two-person Terrence McNally drama.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:59AM[SHARE]

Thursday, May 14, 2026

Watch Highlights From Ever After Musical, Starring Jason Gotay, Bailee Endebrock by Andrew Gans

Marlo Hunter directs the Zina Goldrich-Marcy Heisler-Kate Wetherhead musical for the Phoenix Theatre Company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:09PM[SHARE]

My Lord, What a Night, Starring Rashidra Scott, Anthony Cochrane, Will Stream During Final Weekend by Andrew Gans

Scott plays Marian Anderson with Cochrane as Albert Einstein, in Deborah Brevoort's play at the George Street Playhouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:55AM[SHARE]

Watch Phillip Attmore Perform 'Top Hat, White Tie and Tails' From Upcoming PBS Top Hat Broadcast by Andrew Gans

The Irving Berlin musical will premiere May 15 as part of Great Performances.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:20AM[SHARE]

Cassidy Janson Will Star in West End Return of Burlesque the Musical by Andrew Gans

Steve Antin's musical, based on the 2010 film of the same name, features songs by Christina Aguilera and Sia.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:11AM[SHARE]

See Bernadette Peters, Annaleigh Ashford, Ben Platt, Christopher Jackson, Patrick Wilson Serenade Stephen Colbert With Sondheim by Andrew Gans

The Broadway favorites recently performed "Putting It Together" on The Late Show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:44AM[SHARE]

Colin Ryan and Xander Pang Will Lead Death Note: The Musical at London's Barbican by Andrew Gans

Stephen Whitson will direct the Frank Wildhorn musical based on the Japanese manga series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:59AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody Extends Off-Broadway to Labor Day by Andrew Gans

Also, get a first look at Jay Armstrong Johnson and Jimin Moon on stage in Dylan MarcAurele's parody of the streaming series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:23AM[SHARE]

Ruthie Ann Miles, Conrad Ricamora, BD Wong, More Will Be Part of Selected Shorts: Generation Gap With Wajahat Ali by Andrew Gans

The evening at Symphony Space will be hosted by writer Ali.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:14AM[SHARE]

World Tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Starlight Express Will Launch in 2027 by Andrew Gans

In addition to U.K. dates, the tour of the hit musical is also expected to play engagements in Canada and Australia.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:47AM[SHARE]

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Hamilton Will Get a Collector's 4K Blu-Ray This Summer; Find Out About the New Bonus Features by Andrew Gans

The release of the Emmy-winning filmed version of the Lin-Manuel Miranda musical will include a new documentary.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:07PM[SHARE]

Anna D. Shapiro Will Direct Are You Now or Have You Ever Been Off-Broadway, Featuring Rotating Cast by Andrew Gans

The new production of Eric Bentley’s 1972 drama will play New York City Center Stage I.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:59AM[SHARE]

In-Person Ticket Sales for Broadway's Book of Mormon Now Available at the August Wilson Theatre by Andrew Gans

A recent fire has temporarily canceled performances of the Tony-winning musical, the long-time tenant of the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:35AM[SHARE]

Watch 'Magic to Do' From Signature's In-the-Round Pippin, Beginning Performances May 12 by Andrew Gans

Matthew Gardiner directs the Stephen Schwartz-Roger O. Hirson musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:59AM[SHARE]

Casey Likes Will Be Jack Kelly in Muny Return of Disney's Newsies by Andrew Gans

Denis Jones will direct a cast that also includes Michael Park, Anastacia McCleskey, and Kayla Pecchioni.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:17AM[SHARE]

Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody Begins Simmering Off-Broadway May 12 by Andrew Gans

Jay Armstrong Johnson and Jimin Moon star in Dylan MarcAurele's parody of the streaming series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

West End Transfer of 1536 Opens May 12 by Andrew Gans

Lyndsey Turner directs Ava Pickett's award-winning historical drama.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Monday, May 11, 2026

Friday, May 8, 2026

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All stories by Andrew Gans on BroadwayStars

Natalie Joy Johnson Is Leona Helmsley in Queen of Mean Concert May 17 by Andrew Gans

2026 Tony Nominees Christopher Abbott, Nicholas Christopher, Christiani Pitts Will Be Part of Broadway Bets by Andrew Gans

Charlotte d’Amboise and Robyn Hurder Will Host Chita Rivera Awards by Andrew Gans

Killian Donnelly, Bradley Jaden, Katie Hall, More Featured on Les Misérables: The 40th Anniversary All-Star Cast by Andrew Gans

Max Clayton Is Shot Out of a Canon, Literally, in Schmigadoon! He's Having a Blast by Andrew Gans

Mary-Louise Parker and David Morrissey to Lead Simon Stone Adaptation of The Oresteia by Andrew Gans

Julia Murney Will Direct Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune in Boston by Andrew Gans

Watch Highlights From Ever After Musical, Starring Jason Gotay, Bailee Endebrock by Andrew Gans

My Lord, What a Night, Starring Rashidra Scott, Anthony Cochrane, Will Stream During Final Weekend by Andrew Gans

Watch Phillip Attmore Perform 'Top Hat, White Tie and Tails' From Upcoming PBS Top Hat Broadcast by Andrew Gans

Cassidy Janson Will Star in West End Return of Burlesque the Musical by Andrew Gans

See Bernadette Peters, Annaleigh Ashford, Ben Platt, Christopher Jackson, Patrick Wilson Serenade Stephen Colbert With Sondheim by Andrew Gans

Colin Ryan and Xander Pang Will Lead Death Note: The Musical at London's Barbican by Andrew Gans

Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody Extends Off-Broadway to Labor Day by Andrew Gans

Ruthie Ann Miles, Conrad Ricamora, BD Wong, More Will Be Part of Selected Shorts: Generation Gap With Wajahat Ali by Andrew Gans

World Tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Starlight Express Will Launch in 2027 by Andrew Gans

Hamilton Will Get a Collector's 4K Blu-Ray This Summer; Find Out About the New Bonus Features by Andrew Gans

Anna D. Shapiro Will Direct Are You Now or Have You Ever Been Off-Broadway, Featuring Rotating Cast by Andrew Gans

In-Person Ticket Sales for Broadway's Book of Mormon Now Available at the August Wilson Theatre by Andrew Gans

Watch 'Magic to Do' From Signature's In-the-Round Pippin, Beginning Performances May 12 by Andrew Gans

Casey Likes Will Be Jack Kelly in Muny Return of Disney's Newsies by Andrew Gans

Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody Begins Simmering Off-Broadway May 12 by Andrew Gans

West End Transfer of 1536 Opens May 12 by Andrew Gans

Joel Blum, Jodi Bluestein, Elbi Cespedes, More Will Lead The Mystery of Edwin Drood Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

The Lion King Broadway and Tour Stars Robb Sapp and Sam Linda Will Switch Productions by Andrew Gans

See Who's Starring in Torched! In Concert by Andrew Gans

Male Fleischman Workshop Featured Eric William Morris, Jared Zirilli, Kristy Cates by Andrew Gans

Jesse Tyler Ferguson-Led Tru Recoups Off-Broadway Investment by Andrew Gans

Claybourne Elder Will Have a Gas in Little Shop of Horrors Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Wicked National Tour Will Welcome 5 New Principals in June by Andrew Gans

Audra McDonald Gave Nichelle Lewis Some Sage Advice About Playing Sarah in Ragtime by Andrew Gans