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Monday, July 6, 2026

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]

Tony Yazbeck, Ben Jacoby, Alysha Umphress, More Cast in City of Angels at Ogunquit Playhouse by Andrew Gans

Hunter Foster will direct the Tony-winning musical by Larry Gelbart, Cy Coleman, and David Zippel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:52AM[SHARE]

Jack Roden Replaces Casey Likes in Muny Newsies; Cast Complete by Andrew Gans

Denis Jones is directing a cast that also includes Michael Park, Anastacia McCleskey, and Kayla Pecchioni.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:29AM[SHARE]

Friday, July 3, 2026

Sam Gravitte Shares Sound Advice From His Actor Parents, College Advisor, and Michael Urie by Andrew Gans

The former Wicked actor currently stars in the new Off-Broadway musical A Walk on the Moon.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:00AM[SHARE]

Leslie Odom Jr. Makes West End Debut in Hamilton Starting July 3 by Andrew Gans

The stage and screen star is reprising his Tony-winning role of Aaron Burr in the Lin-Manuel Miranda musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Thursday, July 2, 2026

Go Behind the Scenes of Hadestown: The Musical Filming in New Featurette by Andrew Gans

The London stage capture features Reeve Carney, André De Shields, Amber Gray, Eva Noblezada, and Patrick Page.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:37PM[SHARE]

Video: Watch Paulo Szot Revisit 'Some Enchanted Evening' for Muny South Pacific by Andrew Gans

William Carlos Angulo will direct the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic for the St. Louis venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:14PM[SHARE]

See Who's Joining RuPaul’s Drag Race's Alexis Michelle in Cape Playhouse Hairspray by Andrew Gans

Bill Fennelly will direct the Tony-winning musical at the Dennis, Massachusetts, venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:21AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Broadway Cares Awards $3 Million in Grants to 265 Organizations by Andrew Gans

The record-breaking sum expands access to healthcare, housing, and other support nationwide.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:22PM[SHARE]

Jeff Hiller Will Host 2026 Fire Island Festival, Featuring Works by Robbie Fairchild and Ricky Ubeda by Andrew Gans

The forthcoming performances are produced by and benefit Dancers Responding to AIDS.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:12PM[SHARE]

Natascia Diaz Will Be the Witch in Arrow Rock's Into the Woods; Complete Cast Announced by Andrew Gans

Michael Lluberes will direct the summer production of the Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM[SHARE]

Jordan Donica Will Be London's Next Phantom; Preview His 'Music of the Night' by Andrew Gans

The Broadway and Gilded Age star will be part of the 40th-anniversary cast of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM[SHARE]

Watch The Dick Tracy Show and Dom-in-the-Matrix From Broadway Bares 2026 by Andrew Gans

More than 200 dancers took part in the record-breaking fundraiser for Broadway Cares.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:32AM[SHARE]

London's Duke of York’s Theatre Will Be Renamed for Playwright Tom Stoppard by Andrew Gans

A new production of the late Stoppard's Arcadia is currently playing the venue through mid-September.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:29AM[SHARE]

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Adam Jacobs, Sierra Boggess, Norm Lewis, More Featured on Songs From Monte Cristo: A New Musical by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:44PM[SHARE]

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Ryan Silverman and Alexandra Socha in South Pacific at Bucks County Playhouse by Andrew Gans

Denis Jones directs the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:55AM[SHARE]

Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for Leslie Odom Jr.'s West End Debut in Hamilton by Andrew Gans

The stage and screen star will reprise his Tony-winning role of Aaron Burr in the Lin-Manuel Miranda musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:05AM[SHARE]

Watch Billy Elliot's 4 Billys Perform 'Electricity' for Elton John by Andrew Gans

The upcoming U.K. tour of the Tony- and Olivier-winning musical will arrive at London's Adelphi in 2027.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:47AM[SHARE]

Garry Starr: Classic Penguins Sets U.S. Premiere at Off-Broadway's Studio Seaview by Andrew Gans

Written and performed by a "mostly naked" Damien Warren-Smith, the solo show is directed by Cal McCrystal.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:59AM[SHARE]

Monday, June 29, 2026

Photos: Andrew Rannells, Marisha Wallace, Kate Baldwin, Donna Murphy, More Celebrate Liza at 80! at Carnegie Hall by Andrew Gans

Mo Rocca and Marc Shaiman hosted Transport Group's celebration of Liza Minnelli's 80th birthday.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:19PM[SHARE]

Friday, June 26, 2026

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All stories by Andrew Gans on BroadwayStars

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

Tony Yazbeck, Ben Jacoby, Alysha Umphress, More Cast in City of Angels at Ogunquit Playhouse by Andrew Gans

Jack Roden Replaces Casey Likes in Muny Newsies; Cast Complete by Andrew Gans

Sam Gravitte Shares Sound Advice From His Actor Parents, College Advisor, and Michael Urie by Andrew Gans

Leslie Odom Jr. Makes West End Debut in Hamilton Starting July 3 by Andrew Gans

Go Behind the Scenes of Hadestown: The Musical Filming in New Featurette by Andrew Gans

Video: Watch Paulo Szot Revisit 'Some Enchanted Evening' for Muny South Pacific by Andrew Gans

See Who's Joining RuPaul’s Drag Race's Alexis Michelle in Cape Playhouse Hairspray by Andrew Gans

Broadway Cares Awards $3 Million in Grants to 265 Organizations by Andrew Gans

Jeff Hiller Will Host 2026 Fire Island Festival, Featuring Works by Robbie Fairchild and Ricky Ubeda by Andrew Gans

Natascia Diaz Will Be the Witch in Arrow Rock's Into the Woods; Complete Cast Announced by Andrew Gans

Jordan Donica Will Be London's Next Phantom; Preview His 'Music of the Night' by Andrew Gans

Watch The Dick Tracy Show and Dom-in-the-Matrix From Broadway Bares 2026 by Andrew Gans

London's Duke of York’s Theatre Will Be Renamed for Playwright Tom Stoppard by Andrew Gans

Adam Jacobs, Sierra Boggess, Norm Lewis, More Featured on Songs From Monte Cristo: A New Musical by Andrew Gans

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Ryan Silverman and Alexandra Socha in South Pacific at Bucks County Playhouse by Andrew Gans

Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for Leslie Odom Jr.'s West End Debut in Hamilton by Andrew Gans

Watch Billy Elliot's 4 Billys Perform 'Electricity' for Elton John by Andrew Gans

Garry Starr: Classic Penguins Sets U.S. Premiere at Off-Broadway's Studio Seaview by Andrew Gans

Photos: Andrew Rannells, Marisha Wallace, Kate Baldwin, Donna Murphy, More Celebrate Liza at 80! at Carnegie Hall by Andrew Gans

Photos: Alex Joseph Grayson, Ryan Shaw, Bradley Dean, More in Röckët Stähr's Death of a Rockstar by Andrew Gans

Annette Bening Reelected Chair of Entertainment Community Fund; Kenny Leon Rejoins Board of Trustees by Andrew Gans

Jordan Donica, Sierra Boggess, More Will Be Part of Phantom of the Opera's 40th Anniversary London Cast by Andrew Gans

Heated Rivalry Musical Parody Will Sizzle Off-Broadway Even Longer by Andrew Gans

Watch Tyce Green Perform 'Out There' in The Hunchback of Notre Dame at Houston Broadway Theatre by Andrew Gans

Luke Thompson, Mel Giedroyc, Kunal Nayyar, More Set for White Rabbit Red Rabbit in the West End by Andrew Gans

Betty Buckley Releases James Taylor's 'On the 4th of July' Single June 29 by Andrew Gans

Video: Watch Highlights From Opening Night of Muny Shrek, Starring Nik Walker by Andrew Gans

Claybourne Elder Caught on Fire While Filming The Gilded Age (Don't Worry, He's Fine) by Andrew Gans

Watch: Dillon Klena Sings 'My Petersburg' in La Mirada's Anastasia by Andrew Gans

Video: Watch Billy Porter and Wayne Brady Duet on 'With You on My Arm' in Encores! La Cage aux Folles by Andrew Gans