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Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Jelani Alladin, Allan K. Washington, Kevyn Morrow, More Set for Redacted Reading by Andrew Gans

Kent Gash will direct the reading of York Walker's play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:59AM[SHARE]

Danielle de Niese, Nathan Sykes, Fayth Ifil, More Will Join West End Hadestown by Andrew Gans

The London production of the international hit musical will celebrate its 1,000th performance this week.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:22AM[SHARE]

Andrew Scott, Andrew Rannells, Francis Jue, More Will Lead The Normal Heart Benefit Reading by Andrew Gans

Leigh Silverman will direct the landmark Larry Kramer play to benefit Broadway for Arts Education.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:59AM[SHARE]

Brandon Lee Harris Is Broadway's New Michael in MJ Starting July 14 by Andrew Gans

The hit musical about the late King of Pop continues at the Neil Simon Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Monday, July 13, 2026

Photos: Celebrities, Canines, and Cats Join Bernadette Peters and Andrew Rannells at Broadway Barks by Andrew Gans

The free, annual pet adoption event was held July 11 in Shubert Alley.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:33PM[SHARE]

Kenny Leon Elected Chair of American Theatre Wing's Board of Trustees by Andrew Gans

President and CEO Heather Hitchens' contract has also been extended for five years.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:10PM[SHARE]

Derek Hough Will Make 1-Night-Only Debut in Broadway's Chicago by Andrew Gans

Hough will also host a talkback with Mark Ballas.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:46PM[SHARE]

Zachary Noah Piser, Taylor Iman Jones, Linedy Genao, More Featured on Alone Musical Concept Album by Andrew Gans

The coming-of-age tale was penned by emerging songwriting duo John Ertman and Joseph Mathusek.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:23AM[SHARE]

Kelli O'Hara Sets Return Engagement at Café Carlyle by Andrew Gans

The famed Manhattan cabaret will also welcome John Pizzarelli and Jessica Molaskey, Isaac Mizrahi, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM[SHARE]

Saturday, July 11, 2026

Over 70 Celebrity Presenters Join Bernadette Peters and Andrew Rannells for Broadway Barks July 11 by Andrew Gans

The free, annual pet adoption event is held in Shubert Alley.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Friday, July 10, 2026

See Who Will Be Enjoying a Heated Rivalry in London This Fall by Andrew Gans

The hit Off-Broadway musical parody is heading across the pond.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:05PM[SHARE]

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Mary-Louise Parker, David Morrissey in Simon Stone's The Oresteia Adaptation by Andrew Gans

Stone also directs the classic work at London's Bridge Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM[SHARE]

Norm Lewis Will Return to 54 Below for Annual Holiday Engagement by Andrew Gans

Richard Jay-Alexander will again direct the concerts with musical direction by Joseph Joubert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:17AM[SHARE]

Understudies From The Lost Boys, Schmigadoon!, Hamilton, More Will Step Into the Spotlight This Month by Andrew Gans

The At This Performance… concert series is an ongoing salute to Broadway and Off-Broadway standbys, understudies, and alternates.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM[SHARE]

Meet Christina Grant. She's Responsible for Those Bloody Kills in The Lost Boys by Andrew Gans

Grant, who works on both stage and screen, is the makeup artist and designer for the new musical at Broadway's Palace Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:39AM[SHARE]

Jesse Tyler Ferguson Will Bring His Truman Capote to London's Menier Chocolate Factory by Andrew Gans

Rob Ashford will again direct Jay Presson Allen's Tru.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:29AM[SHARE]

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Video: Watch Taylor Louderman 'Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair' in Muny South Pacific by Andrew Gans

William Carlos Angulo directs the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:42PM[SHARE]

Listen to Adam Jacobs and Sierra Boggess Sing 'You Guide Me Home' From Monte Cristo Musical by Andrew Gans

A forthcoming five-track recording spotlights the cast of The York Theatre's recent Off-Broadway production of the new musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:46PM[SHARE]

Video: Go Inside Rehearsals for Cape Playhouse's Hairspray by Andrew Gans

Bill Fennelly is directing the Tony-winning musical at the Dennis, Massachusetts, venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:39AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Video: Watch Matteo Lane 'Razzle Dazzle' in Broadway's Chicago by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning revival continues at the Ambassador Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:25PM[SHARE]

Lupita Nyong’o, Edie Falco, Phillipa Soo, More Part of Rotating Cast of Pre-Existing Condition Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Maria Dizzia will direct the return engagement of Marin Ireland's play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:03PM[SHARE]

Sam Underwood Will Star in The Real Ivanov Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Laura Strausfeld will direct her 100-minute adaptation of the classic Chekhov play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:25AM[SHARE]

See Who's Joining Stranger Things Star Gaten Matarazzo in West End Rent Revival by Andrew Gans

Luke Sheppard will direct Jonathan Larson's Tony- and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:49AM[SHARE]

Jeremy Jordan, Eva Noblezada, Jasmine Amy Rogers, More Join Starry Lineup for Broadway Barks by Andrew Gans

Bernadette Peters and Andrew Rannells will again host the annual pet adoption event in Shubert Alley.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:34AM[SHARE]

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Photos: Chrissy Metz and Joey Fatone Share the Stage in Broadway's & Juliet by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:29PM[SHARE]

Watch: Bernadette Peters Previews Animals Up for Adoption at Broadway Barks by Andrew Gans

The three-time Tony honoree was a recent guest on Live With Kelly and Mark.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM[SHARE]

Video: Watch Highlights From Muny South Pacific, Starring Paulo Szot, Taylor Louderman, Joan Almedilla by Andrew Gans

William Carlos Angulo directs the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:04PM[SHARE]

Listen: Elaine Paige Covers Sting's 'August Winds' From The Last Ship by Andrew Gans

The song is from the Evita star's forthcoming album, Miscellaneous Paige, featuring songs by Ben Platt, Carole King, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:39AM[SHARE]

Spring Awakening Original Cast Recording Will Be Released on Vinyl, Featuring Lea Michele and Gavin Creel Duet by Andrew Gans

The 20th anniversary edition will also feature a second previously unreleased archival track with Lauren Pritchard.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:59AM[SHARE]

Monday, July 6, 2026

Watch Kelli O'Hara, Adrienne Warren, Richard Thomas, More in Complete America Made in Virginia PBS Special by Andrew Gans

The recent broadcast blends live performance, music, historic interpretation, and large-scale visual spectacle.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:03PM[SHARE]

Watch Idina Menzel, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Adam Lambert Belt Out the National Anthem by Andrew Gans

Three leading artists recently performed "The Star-Spangled Banner."

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM[SHARE]

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