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Friday, June 13, 2025

Gracie Lawrence, Cheryl Stern Join Starry Hello, Dolly! Concert at Carnegie Hall by Andrew Gans

Frank Dilella will join Lee Roy Reams to co-host the upcoming benefit performance for Off-Broadway's Transport Group.

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Alex Newell, Nicole Scherzinger, More Join Starry Lineup for Broadway Bares by Andrew Gans

Dancers for the annual burlesque spectacular will include Ehizoje Azeke, Tony d'Alelio, Kolton Krouse, Mark Mackillop, Samantha Pollino, and more.

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NFL Player Solomon Thomas Makes Broadway Debut in MJ June 13 by Andrew Gans

The hit musical continues at the Neil Simon Theatre.

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Thursday, June 12, 2025

1st 100 Ticket Buyers for Joy Musical Set to Cleanup in Box-Office Giveaway by Andrew Gans

The new musical, starring Betsy Wolfe, will begin previews Off-Broadway June 21.

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Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Bonnie Milligan, Andy Mientus, More to Strip Down With the Skivvies by Andrew Gans

Nick Cearley and Lauren Molina will lead the concerts at Joe's Pub.

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George Abud, Eric William Morris, More in Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical; 1st Look Photos by Andrew Gans

Christopher Ashley directs Joe Iconis and Gregory S. Moss' musical at Virginia's Signature.

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Ethan Slater-Led Marcel on the Train, The Baker's Wife Musical in CSC Season Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

The 2025-2026 season will also include the New York premiere of Thornton Wilder's final play, The Emporium.

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Harry Potter Film Star Tom Felton Extends Run in Broadway's Harry Potter and the Cursed Child by Andrew Gans

Felton will return to the role of Draco Malfoy this fall at the Lyric.

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Ariana DeBose Will Host Macy's 4th of July Fireworks on NBC by Andrew Gans

Performers will include the Jonas Brothers, Eric Church, Lenny Kravitz, Ava Max, Keke Palmer, and Trisha Yearwood.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Gianna Harris Is Broadway's New Juliet in & Juliet: 1st Bow Photos by Andrew Gans

The long-running, hit jukebox musical continues at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre.

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7 New Musicals Will Share $125K as Pipeline Award Winners by Andrew Gans

Winning writers include Lianah Sta. Ana, Jaime Lozano, Andy Roninson, and more.

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Tina Fabrique, Zonya Love, More Set for Public Reading of And She Became the Rain by Andrew Gans

The new play with music comes from Nathan Yungerberg and Lawrence El Grecco.

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Watch Ali Louis Bourzgui Sing 'Epic III' in Hadestown on Broadway by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning Best Musical continues at the Walter Kerr Theatre.

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6 New Plays Will Be Part of 1st Stage Left Festival by Andrew Gans

Panelists and moderators have also been announced for Broadway Advocacy Coalition and Working Theater's upcoming festival.

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Tina"The Tina Turner Musical Reveals Final West End Cast by Andrew Gans

The hit musical based on the life of rock icon Tina Turner opened in 2018 at the Aldwych.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Juneteenth Broadway Concert to Feature Jasmine Amy Rogers, Kecia Lewis, NaTasha Yvette Williams, More by Andrew Gans

Tony winner André De Shields will receive the Juneteenth Legacy Award at the free concert hosted by two-time Tony winner Kara Young and Jon Michael Hill.

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Lin-Manuel Miranda Biography Due in September by Andrew Gans

Daniel Pollack-Pelzner penned the new tome about the creator of Hamilton and In the Heights.

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BD Wong to Host Actors' Equity Foundation Awards, Honoring Buena Vista Social Club Ensemble by Andrew Gans

2025 Tony winner Francis Jue, Jessica Hecht, Jennifer Leigh Warren, and more will also be celebrated at the ceremony, which will stream live.

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Immersive The Death of Rasputin Again Extends Governers Island Run by Andrew Gans

The production is created by and features original cast members of Sleep No More.

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Ashley Loren and Christian Douglas Will Be Moulin Rouge! The Musical's New Stars by Andrew Gans

The two actors will join Wayne Brady and Taye Diggs at Broadway's Al Hirschfeld later this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:32AM[SHARE]

Jordan Donica Joins Cast of Tony-Winning Sunset Blvd. Revival June 10 by Andrew Gans

Jamie Lloyd's production of the Andrew Lloyd Webber recently won three 2025 Tony Awards, including Best Revival of a Musical.

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Gianna Harris Is Broadway's New Juliet in & Juliet Starting June 10 by Andrew Gans

The long-running, hit jukebox musical continues at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36AM[SHARE]
Monday, June 9, 2025

Kerry Washington, Pilar Savone Join Producing Team for Duke & Roya Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Warren Adams directs the Charles Randolph-Wright play at the Lucille Lortel.

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A Hamilton Reunion at Tony Awards 2025: Watch the Performance Here by Andrew Gans

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Phillipa Soo, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Jonathan Groff, Leslie Odom, Jr., and more celebrated the musical's 10th anniversary with a medley of tunes.

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In Memoriam at Tony Awards 2025: Watch Sara Bareilles and Cynthia Erivo's Tribute by Andrew Gans

The two Broadway favorites raised their voices in song to help remember the beloved artists lost this past year.

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Sunday, June 8, 2025

Sunset Blvd. Wins 2025 Tony for Best Revival of a Musical by Andrew Gans

Jamie Lloyd's stripped-down production was nominated for seven Tonys, the most of any revival of the season.

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Acceptance Speeches of the Tony Awards 2025: Watch the Broadway Winners Here by Andrew Gans

The winners of the 78th Annual Tony Awards accept their Tonys at Radio City Music Hall.

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Michael Arden Wins 2025 Tony for Best Direction of a Musical by Andrew Gans

Arden won his second Tony Award, for his direction of Maybe Happy Ending.

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Performances Tony Awards 2025: Watch the Broadway Numbers Here by Andrew Gans

Watch casts of the Tony-nominated Broadway productions and more strut their stuff at the 78th Annual Tony Awards.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:20PM[SHARE]

Kara Young Is the 1st Black Actor to Win Back-to-Back Tony Awards by Andrew Gans

This year, Young won for her performance in Purpose.

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Friday, June 6, 2025

Leslie Odom Jr. Extends Return Engagement in Broadway's Hamilton by Andrew Gans

Lin-Manuel Miranda's Pulitzer Prize-winning musical will be celebrated June 8 at the 2025 Tony Awards.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM[SHARE]

All that Chat

2025-2026 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 12, 2025: Call Me Izzy - Studio 54
Sep 16, 2025: Art - Music Box Theatre
Oct 08, 2025: Beetlejuice - Palace Theatre
Nov 13, 2025: Oedipus - Studio 54
Nov 16, 2025: Chess - Imperial Theatre
Mar 23, 2026: Giant - Music Box Theatre
Apr 06, 2026: Becky Shaw - Hayes Theater
Apr 16, 2026: Proof - Booth Theatre
Apr 26, 2026: Drama Desk Cut-Off