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Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Hal Linden and Sally Struthers Will Join Ed Dixon and Mark Jacoby in Ogunquit's U.S. Premiere of Grumpy Old Men Musical by Andrew Gans

Matt Lenz directs the limited engagement beginning August 8 at the Maine venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:25PM[SHARE]

Hamilton Creators Lin-Manuel Miranda, Thomas Kail, Andy Blankenbuehler, Alex Lacamoire Will Receive Special Kennedy Center Honors by Andrew Gans

Cher, Reba McEntire, and more will also be celebrated at the 41st annual ceremony.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:20AM[SHARE]

SpongeBob SquarePants Tony Nominee Gavin Lee's 10 Favorite Theatregoing Experiences by Andrew Gans

Ramin Karimloo, Mercedes Ruehl, and Laura Benanti are among Lee’s picks.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Tuesday, July 24, 2018

The Band's Visit Tony Winners Katrina Lenk and Ari'el Stachel Set for Broadway in Bryant Park by Andrew Gans

The free concert will also feature cast members from Come From Away, Kinky Boots, and This Ain't No Disco.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:58PM[SHARE]

Diane Paulus and Alex Rudzinski Will Direct NBC's Hair Live! by Andrew Gans

The live broadcast is scheduled for May 19, 2019.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:14PM[SHARE]

Tanglewood Bernstein Celebration, With Jessica Vosk and Tony Yazbeck, Will Be Broadcast on PBS by Andrew Gans

Six-time Tony winner Audra McDonald will host the tribute to the late composer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:47AM[SHARE]

Cast Set for Lin-Manuel Miranda's 21 Chump Street by Andrew Gans

The 15-minute musical will be presented September 14–16 at London's Courtyard Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:20AM[SHARE]

The Bodyguard's Alexandra Burke Will Join London Revival of Chicago by Andrew Gans

Burke will step into the role of Roxie Hart in August.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:11AM[SHARE]

Monday, July 23, 2018

Over 35 Actors, Playwrights, and Directors Announced for 24 Hour Plays: Nationals by Andrew Gans

The evening of five original plays and one new musical will be presented in August at The Acorn at Theatre Row.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM[SHARE]

Digital Lottery Announced for Broadway's Gettin' the Band Back Together by Andrew Gans

The new musical is currently in previews at the Belasco Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:39PM[SHARE]

Abby Mueller Will Return to Broadway Cast of Beautiful"The Carole King Musical by Andrew Gans

Mueller will once again step into the title role at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:13PM[SHARE]

Watch 2018 Jimmy Awards Winner Andrew Barth Feldman's Passionate Version of Jason Robert Brown's 'I Love Betsy' by Andrew Gans

Feldman performed the Honeymoon in Vegas tune at the tenth annual competition June 25 at the Minskoff Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:41AM[SHARE]

Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again Ranks No. 2 at Weekend Box Office by Andrew Gans

The sequel to the 2008 blockbuster brought in over $34 million during the July 20–22 weekend.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:57AM[SHARE]

Robert Cuccioli, Robert Creighton, Mara Davi Are Part of July 23 Reading of Maurine Dallas Watkins' Chicago by Andrew Gans

The reading of the 1926 play, the inspiration for the hit musical, is part of the Project Shaw series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Sunday, July 22, 2018

Original Cast of Pump Boys and Dinettes Reunite for July 22 Concerts by Andrew Gans

Debra Monk, Cass Morgan, Jim Wann, John Foley, and John Schimmel take part in the performances at Feinstein's/54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Shoshana Bean, Jon Jon Briones, Emma Hunton Join Scott Alan for Los Angeles Concert by Andrew Gans

U.K. X-Factor winner Sam Bailey is also part of the July 22 concert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Off-Broadway Return of Smokey Joe's Café Opens July 22 by Andrew Gans

Directed and choreographed by Joshua Bergasse, the Tony-nominated revue plays Stage 42.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Friday, July 20, 2018

Jennifer Hudson, Taylor Swift, James Corden, Ian McKellen Will Star in Film Version of Cats by Andrew Gans

The movie adaptation will go into production in November.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM[SHARE]

Thursday, July 19, 2018

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Janet Dacal, Robin De JesÃºs, Mandy Gonzalez, More Will Celebrate In the Heights Vinyl Release at Barnes & Noble by Andrew Gans

The July 30 event will feature a discussion, question-and-answer session, and LP signing.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:57PM[SHARE]

Cast Complete for Los Angeles' Ain't Too Proud"The Life and Times of the Temptations by Andrew Gans

Previews begin August 21 at the Ahmanson Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:02PM[SHARE]

Watch Jennifer Simard, Christopher Sieber, and More in Scenes From St. Louis Muny's Annie by Andrew Gans

Enjoy portions of “Tomorrow,” “Little Girls,” “Easy Street,” “NYC,” and more from the Tony-winning family favorite.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:08PM[SHARE]

Toronto Will Host Open Call for International Premiere of Dear Evan Hansen by Andrew Gans

Producers are looking for actors to play the title role and Alana Beck.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:27AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, July 18, 2018

Tuesday, July 17, 2018

Seinfeld Star John O'Hurley Will Return to Broadway's Chicago by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning revival continues at the Ambassador Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:24PM[SHARE]

Ben Crawford, Ali Ewoldt, Melissa Errico, Kara Lindsay Set for Broadway in Bryant Park by Andrew Gans

The free concert series will continue July 19 with performances from The Phantom of the Opera, On a Clear Day, Desperate Measures, and Beautiful.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:48PM[SHARE]

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All stories by Andrew Gans on BroadwayStars

Hal Linden and Sally Struthers Will Join Ed Dixon and Mark Jacoby in Ogunquit's U.S. Premiere of Grumpy Old Men Musical by Andrew Gans

Hamilton Creators Lin-Manuel Miranda, Thomas Kail, Andy Blankenbuehler, Alex Lacamoire Will Receive Special Kennedy Center Honors by Andrew Gans

SpongeBob SquarePants Tony Nominee Gavin Lee's 10 Favorite Theatregoing Experiences by Andrew Gans

The Band's Visit Tony Winners Katrina Lenk and Ari'el Stachel Set for Broadway in Bryant Park by Andrew Gans

Diane Paulus and Alex Rudzinski Will Direct NBC's Hair Live! by Andrew Gans

Tanglewood Bernstein Celebration, With Jessica Vosk and Tony Yazbeck, Will Be Broadcast on PBS by Andrew Gans

Cast Set for Lin-Manuel Miranda's 21 Chump Street by Andrew Gans

The Bodyguard's Alexandra Burke Will Join London Revival of Chicago by Andrew Gans

Over 35 Actors, Playwrights, and Directors Announced for 24 Hour Plays: Nationals by Andrew Gans

Digital Lottery Announced for Broadway's Gettin' the Band Back Together by Andrew Gans

Abby Mueller Will Return to Broadway Cast of Beautiful"The Carole King Musical by Andrew Gans

Watch 2018 Jimmy Awards Winner Andrew Barth Feldman's Passionate Version of Jason Robert Brown's 'I Love Betsy' by Andrew Gans

Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again Ranks No. 2 at Weekend Box Office by Andrew Gans

Robert Cuccioli, Robert Creighton, Mara Davi Are Part of July 23 Reading of Maurine Dallas Watkins' Chicago by Andrew Gans

Original Cast of Pump Boys and Dinettes Reunite for July 22 Concerts by Andrew Gans

Shoshana Bean, Jon Jon Briones, Emma Hunton Join Scott Alan for Los Angeles Concert by Andrew Gans

Off-Broadway Return of Smokey Joe's Café Opens July 22 by Andrew Gans

Jennifer Hudson, Taylor Swift, James Corden, Ian McKellen Will Star in Film Version of Cats by Andrew Gans

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Janet Dacal, Robin De JesÃºs, Mandy Gonzalez, More Will Celebrate In the Heights Vinyl Release at Barnes & Noble by Andrew Gans

Cast Complete for Los Angeles' Ain't Too Proud"The Life and Times of the Temptations by Andrew Gans

Watch Jennifer Simard, Christopher Sieber, and More in Scenes From St. Louis Muny's Annie by Andrew Gans

Toronto Will Host Open Call for International Premiere of Dear Evan Hansen by Andrew Gans

Heather Headley Lands Recurring Role in NBC's Chicago Med by Andrew Gans

Casting Complete for North Shore Music Theatre's Mamma Mia! by Andrew Gans

Carousel Stars Renée Fleming and Jessie Mueller Featured in Upcoming PBS Concert, Chicago Voices by Andrew Gans

Natalie Weiss, Matthew Hydzik, and Kevin Toniazzo-Naughton Set for Pennsylvania Staging of Chess by Andrew Gans

Watch Audience Enthusiastically Welcome Bette Midler Back to Broadway's Hello, Dolly! by Andrew Gans

Jennifer Simard and Christopher Sieber Star in St. Louis Muny Annie Beginning July 18 by Andrew Gans

World Premiere of Dave Musical, Starring Drew Gehling and Mamie Parris, Begins at Arena Stage July 18 by Andrew Gans

Seinfeld Star John O'Hurley Will Return to Broadway's Chicago by Andrew Gans

Ben Crawford, Ali Ewoldt, Melissa Errico, Kara Lindsay Set for Broadway in Bryant Park by Andrew Gans