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Monday, May 5, 2025

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.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM[SHARE]

Watch Jack Wolfe Perform 'I'm Alive' From Next to Normal PBS Broadcast by Andrew Gans

Great Performances will telecast the recent West End transfer of the Donmar Warehouse production later this month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM[SHARE]

Adam Lambert Will Join Cynthia Erivo in Hollywood Bowl Jesus Christ Superstar by Andrew Gans

The Andrew Lloyd Webber-Tim Rice musical will play a limited engagement at the outdoor Los Angeles venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM[SHARE]

Cast Complete for Off-Broadway's Joy: A New True Musical, Starring Betsy Wolfe by Andrew Gans

Waitress and & Juliet star Wolfe will lead the stage show about Miracle Mop inventor and businesswoman Joy Mangano.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM[SHARE]

Saturday, May 3, 2025

On May 3, 1960: Record-Breaking The Fantasticks Opens Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

The Harvey Schmidt-Tom Jones musical would go on to play over 17,000 performances at the Sullivan Street Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM[SHARE]

Friday, May 2, 2025

See Who's Starring in Richard Maltby Jr. and David Shire's About Time at the Goodspeed by Andrew Gans

Maltby will also direct the new revue at the Connecticut venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:42PM[SHARE]

Eric William Morris, George Abud, Darlesia Cearcy, George Salazar Cast in Joe Iconis Musical at the Signature by Andrew Gans

Iconis and Gregory S. Moss' The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical begins at the Virginia venue next month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:42PM[SHARE]

Mid-Century Modern's Nathan Lee Graham to Receive Judy Icon Award at 13th Annual Night of a Thousand Judys by Andrew Gans

Producer Jeremy Katz will also be honored at the annual Pride concert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:32PM[SHARE]

Choreographer Fabian Aloise Found Nicole Scherzinger's Cheekbones Inspiring in Sunset Blvd. by Andrew Gans

This former ballet dancer is currently making his Broadway debut.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02PM[SHARE]

Nicole Scherzinger Edition of Sunset Blvd.: The Album Will Be Released on Vinyl This Summer by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM[SHARE]

Watch Caissie Levy and Jamie Parker Perform 'You Don't Know/I Am the One' From Next to Normal PBS Broadcast by Andrew Gans

Great Performances will telecast the recent West End transfer of the Donmar Warehouse production later this month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM[SHARE]

See Who's Starring in Bring It On: The Musical at the Muny by Andrew Gans

Denis Jones will direct the musical about the world of competitive cheerleading.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM[SHARE]

Thursday, May 1, 2025

Watch 2025 Sunset Blvd. Nominee Tom Francis Belt Out Rent's 'One Song Glory' at Broadway Dream Roles Concert by Andrew Gans

The Broadway Cares event was hosted by Tony winner and 2025 Tony nominee Kara Young.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:18PM[SHARE]

Reactions From the 2025 Tony Award Musical Nominees by Andrew Gans

Learn how the artists in the musical categories feel about getting nominated in this reaction round-up.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Broadway's Sunset Blvd. Will Offer Town Hall and Album Signing Event at the St. James by Andrew Gans

The event will feature Jamie Lloyd, Nicole Scherzinger, Tom Francis, Grace Hodgett Young, and David Thaxton.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:06PM[SHARE]

Betty Buckley Weighs In on Cats and Sunset Blvd. Revivals by Andrew Gans

The Tony winner also chats about her two new films and upcoming Joe's Pub concerts, and shares a rare recording.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:02PM[SHARE]

Today in Theatre History: Barnum Opens on Broadway, April 30, 1980 by Andrew Gans

The musical starred Jim Dale and Glenn Close as the famed showman and his wife.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:02PM[SHARE]

Spring Fundraising Competition Brings in Record-Breaking Sum for Broadway Cares by Andrew Gans

Leading the fundraisers were Broadway's Sunset Blvd. and Good Night, and Good Luck.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:03PM[SHARE]

Wicked National Tour Reaches Fundraising Milestone for Broadway Cares by Andrew Gans

Long-time company member Justin Wirick has led and performed in 45 benefits for the fundraising organization.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:02PM[SHARE]

Australian Hit Rolling Thunder Will Make Off-Broadway Premiere This Summer by Andrew Gans

Kenneth Ferrone will direct the Vietnam War-set production, which features rock tunes of the era.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48PM[SHARE]

See Who's Starring in U.K. Premiere of Kait Kerrigan and Scott Evan Davis Musical Indigo by Andrew Gans

Catie Davis will direct the production at Leicester's Curve.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM[SHARE]

Cast Complete for London Revival of Evita, Starring Rachel Zegler and Diego Andres Rodriguez by Andrew Gans

Jamie Lloyd will direct the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM[SHARE]

Photos: See Jennifer Holliday, Jasmine Amy Rogers, Kara Young, Tom Francis, More Share Broadway Dream Roles by Andrew Gans

The Broadway Cares event featured performers singing songs from dream roles they have not yet played.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:12AM[SHARE]

Anika Noni Rose and Aisha Jackson Lead a Wonderful Town for City Center Encores! Starting April 30 by Andrew Gans

Zhailon Levingston directs the Leonard Bernstein, Betty Comden, and Adolph Green musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36AM[SHARE]

Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Christine Sherrill, Amy Weaver, Carly Sakolove, Jalynn Steele, More to Star in Broadway Return of Mamma Mia! by Andrew Gans

The international hit, which features the songs of ABBA, will again play the Winter Garden Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM[SHARE]