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Monday, July 2, 2018

A Bronx Tale's Bradley Gibson Joins Broadway Company of The Lion King July 2 by Andrew Gans

Gibson steps into the role of Simba at the Minskoff Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Saturday, June 30, 2018

Idina Menzel, Audra McDonald, Chita Rivera, Andrew Rannells, Tina Fey Offer Concert for America June 30 by Andrew Gans

The fundraiser benefits organizations working to protect the rights of families at our southern border.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Friday, June 29, 2018

Lauren Elder, Anthony Galde, Nick Adams More Cast in World Premiere of New Musical Mary and Max by Andrew Gans

Performances will begin at Theatre Calgary in October.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:23AM[SHARE]

Richard Fleeshman, George Blagden, More Will Join Patti LuPone in Gender-Swapped Company by Andrew Gans

Marianne Elliott directs the revival of the Stephen Sondheim classic, which begins previews in London September 26.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:49AM[SHARE]

Goodspeed's Oliver! Begins June 29 by Andrew Gans

Rob Ruggiero directs the production at the Connecticut venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Thursday, June 28, 2018

Watch Corbin Bleu Charm in Scenes From St. Louis Muny Singin' in the Rain by Andrew Gans

Marc Bruni directs the summer production at the outdoor venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:36PM[SHARE]

Will Branner, Skyler Volpe, Tyler Hanes, Addie Morales Set for Barrington's West Side Story by Andrew Gans

Barrington has also announced casting for the world premieres of The Chinese Lady and Well Intentioned White People.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:08PM[SHARE]

Barb Jungr and John McDaniel Will Offer 1968"Let the Sun Shine In at Joe's Pub in July by Andrew Gans

The duo will also release a new CD celebrating the songs of Sting.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:17PM[SHARE]

80 Broadway Artists Will Take Part in 20th Annual Broadway Barks, Hosted by Bernadette Peters and Victor Garber by Andrew Gans

The free event will also feature a performance of “Put on Your Sunday Clothes” from the cast of Hello, Dolly!

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:48AM[SHARE]

Tony Winner Glenda Jackson Will Return to Broadway in Title Role of King Lear by Andrew Gans

The award-winning actor just finished her critically acclaimed run in the Broadway bow of Three Tall Women.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:30AM[SHARE]

Come From Away Will Play Limited Dublin Run Before West End Premiere by Andrew Gans

The hit musical will open at London's Phoenix Theatre in February 2019.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:59AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, June 27, 2018

Emmy and Oscar Winner Christine Lahti Will Play Gloria Steinem Off-Broadway in Gloria: A Life by Andrew Gans

Tony winner Diane Paulus will direct Emily Mann’s new play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:33PM[SHARE]

Tony Winner Rachel Bay Jones Will Depart Broadway's Dear Evan Hansen This Summer by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning musical continues at the Music Box Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM[SHARE]

Watch Broadway Stars Unite to Re-Record 'We Are the World' Anthem by Andrew Gans

Artists include Chita Rivera, Derek Klena, Christy Altomare, Bebe Neuwirth, Orfeh, Anthony Rapp, and Brian Stokes Mitchell.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01PM[SHARE]

Freaky Friday Musical Will Be Available for Licensing Through MTI by Andrew Gans

Based on the new Disney Channel movie, licensing for the musical will be available beginning August 10, the day the TV film premieres.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:57AM[SHARE]

A One-Night-Only Concert Version of The Scarlet Pimpernel Will Play New York by Andrew Gans

Jeff Calhoun will direct Manhattan Concert Productions presentation in February 2019.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:31AM[SHARE]

Tovah Feldshuh Will Be Hotel Queen Leona Helmsley at Feinstein's/54 Below by Andrew Gans

The six-time Tony nominee will perform excerpts from the new musical The Queen of Mean.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:03AM[SHARE]

St. Louis Muny's Singin' in the Rain, Starring Corbin Bleu, Begins June 27 by Andrew Gans

Marc Bruni directs the summer production at the outdoor venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Tuesday, June 26, 2018

The Great Comet's Brittain Ashford Set for William's Project's Blood Wedding by Andrew Gans

The developmental production of Federico García Lorca's tragedy features a translation by Langston Hughes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:45PM[SHARE]

Dear Evan Hansen, Mean Girls, The Lion King Will Offer Special Performances to Benefit The Actors Fund by Andrew Gans

The companies of all three Broadway productions will donate their time to benefit the nonprofit organization.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:28PM[SHARE]

Marcus Paul James, Lauren Elder, Nick Blaemire Set for Broadway Buskers in Times Square by Andrew Gans

The free concert series is presented Tuesday nights in the heart of the theatre district.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:30PM[SHARE]

London Chicago Will Welcome New Matron 'Mama' Morton by Andrew Gans

The revival of the John Kander and Fred Ebb musical plays the Phoenix Theatre in the West End.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:20AM[SHARE]

Monday, June 25, 2018

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

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:20PM[SHARE]

John Arthur Greene and Alexander Sage Oyen Will Offer Free Times Square Concerts by Andrew Gans

The performances are part of the Broadway Buskers concert series, hosted by Ben Cameron.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:40PM[SHARE]

A Bronx Tale's Bradley Gibson to Join Broadway Company of The Lion King by Andrew Gans

Gibson will step into the role of Simba at the Minskoff Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:23PM[SHARE]

Lilli Cooper, Sarah Stiles, More Will Join Santino Fontana in Broadway-Bound Tootsie by Andrew Gans

The musical adaptation of the 1982 film will feature a score by Tony-winning The Band’s Visit composer David Yazbek.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:38AM[SHARE]

Idina Menzel, Audra McDonald, Chita Rivera, Andrew Rannells Set for June Concert for America by Andrew Gans

The fundraiser will benefit organizations working to protect the rights of families at our southern border.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM[SHARE]

Watch Nathan Lee Graham Rock Out With 'Y'all Got It' in Muny's The Wiz by Andrew Gans

The 1974 musical concludes June 25 at the outdoor venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM[SHARE]

Santino Fontana, Marc Kudisch, Ali Stroker, John Cariani Are Part of Promises, Promises Concert by Andrew Gans

Jack Cummings III directs the evening, hosted by original stars Jill O’Hara and Margo Sappington.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Saturday, June 23, 2018

Laura Osnes, James Snyder, and Michel Bell Star in Bucks County Playhouse Show Boat June 23 by Andrew Gans

Josh Rhodes directs the world-premiere concert adaptation of the Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Friday, June 22, 2018

Watch Laura Osnes and Corey Cott Sing for Hope by Andrew Gans

The Broadway favorites performed a few Rodgers and Hammerstein standards to celebrate the seventh annual installation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:30PM[SHARE]

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