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Friday, May 9, 2025

Marg Horwell Says The Picture of Dorian Gray's Most Impressive Quick Change Is One Audiences Don't See by Andrew Gans

The set and costume designer picked up two Tony nominations for her work in the play starring Sarah Snook.

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Lana Gordon Sets Return to Broadway's Hadestown by Andrew Gans

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

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London Hamilton Will Welcome New Cast This Summer by Andrew Gans

Lin-Manuel Miranda's long-running West End hit continues at the Victoria Palace.

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Michael Fabisch, Jackie Burns, Rob McClure, Savy Jackson Will Lead Muny Dear Evan Hansen by Andrew Gans

Rob Ruggiero will direct the Tony-winning musical at the 2025 Tony-winning Regional Theatre.

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Tituss Burgess, Donna Murphy, Savion Glover, Nathan Lee Graham, More Will Be Presenters at Chita Rivera Awards by Andrew Gans

Stephen Schwartz will present the Lifetime Achievement Award to Ben Vereen.

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Thursday, May 8, 2025

Cast and Creative Team Set for La Jolla Playhouse World Premiere of Indian Princesses by Andrew Gans

Miranda Cornell will direct Eliana Theologides Rodriguez's new play.

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David Harewood, Toby Jones, Caitlin FitzGerald Will Lead West End Revival of Othello by Andrew Gans

Tony winner Tom Morris will direct the Shakespeare classic.

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Olivier Winner Griff Rhys Jones Will Return to the West End in I'm Sorry, Prime Minister by Andrew Gans

Clive Francis will co-star in Jonathan Lynn's comedy.

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Video: Nicole Scherzinger, Joy Woods, Caroline Bowman, More Perform at Starry Entertainment Community Fund Gala by Andrew Gans

Michael Urie hosted the evening, which honored Denzel Washington, James L. Nederlander, and Ariana DeBose.

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NSYNC's Joey Fatone Hosts & Juliet Broadway Sing-Along May 8 by Andrew Gans

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

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Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Broadway Bets Sets Return to Sardi's by Andrew Gans

The Broadway Cares fundraiser features a poker tournament for all levels and other casino games.

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Watch Gavin Creel Perform 'As If We Never Said Goodbye,' 'How Glory Goes,' More From Final Solo Performance by Andrew Gans

The Cabaret in Indianapolis is honoring the memory of the beloved favorite via video from his 2024 concert engagement.

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Melvin Gray Jr. to Share Title Role in MJ the Musical With Jordan Markus by Andrew Gans

The touring production of the Broadway hit is currently playing the Tennessee Performing Arts Center.

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Take a Look at Current Cast of London's Matilda the Musical by Andrew Gans

Based on the Roald Dahl novel, Matilda features a score by Tim Minchin and a Tony Award-winning book by Dennis Kelly.

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Darren Criss, Megan Hilty, Nicole Scherzinger Will Perform at Family Equality Benefit by Andrew Gans

Night at the Pier will celebrate a decade of marriage equality with additional appearances by Demi Moore, Cole Escola, and Bill T. Jones.

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Marla Mindelle and Constantine Rousouli Will Return to Off-Broadway's Titanìque Prior to Closing by Andrew Gans

The hit send-up of the blockbuster film Titanic has also extended its run at the Daryl Roth Theatre by two weeks.

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Jolie Schaffzin Named Publisher of Playbill Magazine by Andrew Gans

The first woman to hold the position, Schaffzin moves into the role after nearly 30 years with the company.

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Check Out Photos of The Apple Boys Musical at Bucks County Playhouse by Andrew Gans

David Alpert directs Jonothon Lyons and Ben Bonnema's musical at the Pennsylvania venue.

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West End Transfer of Terence Rattigan's The Deep Blue Sea Begins May 7 by Andrew Gans

Lindsay Posner directs the revival at the Theatre Royal Haymarket.

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Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Watch Gavin Creel Sing Hamilton's 'You'll Be Back' at Song's 1st Public Performance by Andrew Gans

Lin-Manuel Miranda posted the rare footage of the late, beloved actor.

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Judy Kaye and Bernard Dotson Will Lead Driving Miss Daisy at Theatre Aspen by Andrew Gans

The Colorado venue has also announced casting for its summer productions of Mamma Mia! and Million Dollar Quartet.

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New Musicals From Nick Blaemire, Ryan Miller, Rebecca Simmonds, Jack Miles Set for Signature's 2025-2026 Season by Andrew Gans

The Arlington, Virginia, venue will also present a reimagined Fiddler on the Roof as well as plays by Miriam Battye and Shayan Lofti.

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Watch Boop! Tony Nominee Jasmine Amy Rogers Sing 'Help Is on the Way' at Broadway Dream Roles Concert by Andrew Gans

Check out additional highlights from the Broadway Cares fundraiser with Jennifer Holliday, Liz Callaway, Zachary Noah Piser, and more.

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Katerina McCrimmon, Paulo Szot, Omar Lopez-Cepero, Daniel Torres Will Lead Muny Evita by Andrew Gans

Josh Rhodes will direct and choreograph the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical.

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World Premiere of Cracked Open Begins Off-Broadway May 6 by Andrew Gans

Gail Kriegel's new play follows a family affected by mental illness.

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Ali Louis Bourzgui and Myra Molloy Join Cast of Broadway's Hadestown May 6 by Andrew Gans

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

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Monday, May 5, 2025

See Who's Starring in Reading of Rebel Genius Musical, About a Young Einstein by Andrew Gans

Noah Himmelstein will direct Matthew Puckett's original musical.

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Seth Rudetsky Will Host Tony Awards Watch Party at the Triad by Andrew Gans

The evening of Broadway stories, trivia, and prizes will also be live streamed.

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Kit Connor, Paul Mescal, Jasmine Amy Rogers, Helen J Shen, More Are 2025 Theatre World Award Winners by Andrew Gans

Shailene Woodley, Leslie Uggams, and George Clooney will also be celebrated at the June ceremony.

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Watch Sunset Blvd. Tiny Desk Concert Starring Nicole Scherzinger and Tom Francis by Andrew Gans

Jamie Lloyd's revival of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical recently picked up seven 2025 Tony nominations, including Best Revival of a Musical.

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Video: Watch Mandy Gonzalez Perform Songs From Hamilton, In the Heights, More in Long Island Concert by Andrew Gans

House Seats: Mandy Gonzalez in Concert recently premiered on ALL ARTS.

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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