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Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Megan Hilty and Jennifer Simard Star in Death Becomes Her Musical Beginning April 30 in Chicago by Andrew Gans

Christopher Gattelli directs the world premiere of the new musical based on the 1992 film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM[SHARE]

New Production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Starring Adam Garcia, Begins April 30 by Andrew Gans

The musical plays Southampton's Mayflower prior to a U.K. tour.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM[SHARE]

World Premiere of Hanif Kureishi's The Buddha of Suburbia Opens April 30 at Royal Shakespeare Company by Andrew Gans

Adapted and directed by Emma Rice, the Wise Children and RSC co-production plays the Swan.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM[SHARE]

Laura Benanti, Kate Baldwin, Howard McGillin, More Celebrate Centenary of Sheldon Harnick April 30 by Andrew Gans

The Fiddler on the Roof lyricist passed away in June 2023 at the age of 99.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM[SHARE]

Monday, April 29, 2024

Cast Set for World Premiere of Being Alive: A Sondheim Celebration by Andrew Gans

Robert Kelley will direct the new musical tribute to the late Stephen Sondheim for TheatreWorks Silicon Valley.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:02PM[SHARE]

Watch 1st Teaser for Broadway Bares: Hit the Strip, Featuring Amber Ardolino and John Juan Mercado by Andrew Gans

The revealing, annual burlesque event raises money for Broadway Cares.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:32PM[SHARE]

Tony Yazbeck, Kate Rockwell, Robert Cuccioli, More Will Sing Karaoke Every Wednesday Night in New Musical by Andrew Gans

Chad Austin will direct the industry presentation produced by Rashad V. Chambers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM[SHARE]

See Who's Stripping Down With the Skivvies During May NYC Concert by Andrew Gans

Nick Cearley and Lauren Molina lead the evening at Chelsea Table + Stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM[SHARE]

The Baker's Wife Revival Will Play London's Menier Chocolate Factory by Andrew Gans

Gordon Greenberg will direct the Stephen Schwartz-Joseph Stein musical with choreography by Matt Cole.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM[SHARE]

Jac Yarrow, Alex Newell, More Have 'Magic to Do' in 50th Anniversary Pippin Concerts April 29-30 in London by Andrew Gans

Jonathan O'Boyle directs the Stephen Schwartz-Roger O. Hirson musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM[SHARE]

Reading of Larry: The Big-Time Broadway Producer Presented April 29 by Andrew Gans

Joe Mancuso directs the new comedy from Peter Filichia.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM[SHARE]

Acting Company Honors Stephen McKinley Henderson at April 29 Gala by Andrew Gans

The Fantastic Journeys event, hosted by Julie White, also celebrates William H. Wright II.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM[SHARE]

Faith Prince, Krysta Rodriguez, James Caverly, More Honor Nathan Lane at Signature's Sondheim Award Gala April 29 by Andrew Gans

Susan Stroman will also offer remarks during the gala evening.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM[SHARE]

Saturday, April 27, 2024

New Musical The Lonely Few Begins Off-Broadway Performances April 27 by Andrew Gans

The musical at MCC Theater stars Damon Daunno, Taylor Iman Jones, and Tony winner Lauren Patten.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM[SHARE]

Friday, April 26, 2024

Recipients of Inaugural Dramatists Guild Advocacy Award Revealed by Andrew Gans

The awards will be presented in May at the Guild's annual ceremony at Sony Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:54PM[SHARE]

See Who's Starring in Signature Theatre's Where the Mountain Meets the Sea by Andrew Gans

Written by The Morning Show's Jeff Augustin, the Virginia production also features music by The Bengsons.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:42PM[SHARE]

Immersive Girls Who Walked on Glass Sets Off-Broadway Run by Andrew Gans

Kurt Roediger and Chelsea LeSage will co-direct Gordon Farrell's play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM[SHARE]

Watch Joy Woods Belt Out The Notebook's 'My Days' on The Kelly Clarkson Show by Andrew Gans

Composer Ingrid Michaelson also chats with host Clarkson about the new Broadway musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM[SHARE]

The Outsiders Director Danya Taymor on What the Musical Taught Her About Leadership by Andrew Gans

The new Broadway musical based on the classic S.E. Hinton novel recently opened at the Jacobs Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:05AM[SHARE]

The Outsiders Director Danya Taymor on What She Learned From Her Aunt, Julie Taymor by Andrew Gans

The new Broadway musical based on the classic S.E. Hinton novel recently opened at the Jacobs Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM[SHARE]

Listen to Barbra Streisand Sing Haunting New Single, 'Love Will Survive' by Andrew Gans

The song will be heard in Peacock's upcoming event series The Tattooist of Auschwitz.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM[SHARE]

Listen to Barbara Streisand Sing Haunting New Single, 'Love Will Survive' by Andrew Gans

The song will be heard in Peacock's upcoming event series The Tattooist of Auschwitz.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM[SHARE]

Thursday, April 25, 2024

The Mayfly, Animated Short Film From Betty Buckley, Will Play Tribeca Festival by Andrew Gans

Created, written, and narrated by Tony winner Buckley, The Mayfly is a love letter to music and New York City.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM[SHARE]

Christopher Ryan Grant, Van Hughes, Patti Murin, More Will Sing The Ballad of Johnny and June by Andrew Gans

Des McAnuff will direct the world premiere of the new musical at the La Jolla Playhouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM[SHARE]

Check Out Photos From Broadway Celebrates Earth Day Concert, Featuring Ruthie Ann Miles, Anika Larsen, Jelani Remy, More by Andrew Gans

The free Times Square concert was presented by The Broadway Green Alliance and Times Square Alliance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM[SHARE]

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Video: Watch Wicked's Current Glinda, Alexandra Socha, Perform Stephen Schwartz's 'Popular' by Andrew Gans

Lissa deGuzman, who understudies the role of Elphaba, also belted out "The Wizard and I" at the Broadway Celebrates Earth Day concert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:12PM[SHARE]

Bernadette Peters to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at 2024 Chita Rivera Awards by Andrew Gans

Joel Grey will present the award to three-time Tony honoree Peters.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:42PM[SHARE]

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All stories by Andrew Gans on BroadwayStars

Megan Hilty and Jennifer Simard Star in Death Becomes Her Musical Beginning April 30 in Chicago by Andrew Gans

New Production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Starring Adam Garcia, Begins April 30 by Andrew Gans

World Premiere of Hanif Kureishi's The Buddha of Suburbia Opens April 30 at Royal Shakespeare Company by Andrew Gans

Laura Benanti, Kate Baldwin, Howard McGillin, More Celebrate Centenary of Sheldon Harnick April 30 by Andrew Gans

Cast Set for World Premiere of Being Alive: A Sondheim Celebration by Andrew Gans

Watch 1st Teaser for Broadway Bares: Hit the Strip, Featuring Amber Ardolino and John Juan Mercado by Andrew Gans

Tony Yazbeck, Kate Rockwell, Robert Cuccioli, More Will Sing Karaoke Every Wednesday Night in New Musical by Andrew Gans

See Who's Stripping Down With the Skivvies During May NYC Concert by Andrew Gans

The Baker's Wife Revival Will Play London's Menier Chocolate Factory by Andrew Gans

Jac Yarrow, Alex Newell, More Have 'Magic to Do' in 50th Anniversary Pippin Concerts April 29-30 in London by Andrew Gans

Reading of Larry: The Big-Time Broadway Producer Presented April 29 by Andrew Gans

Acting Company Honors Stephen McKinley Henderson at April 29 Gala by Andrew Gans

Faith Prince, Krysta Rodriguez, James Caverly, More Honor Nathan Lane at Signature's Sondheim Award Gala April 29 by Andrew Gans

New Musical The Lonely Few Begins Off-Broadway Performances April 27 by Andrew Gans

Recipients of Inaugural Dramatists Guild Advocacy Award Revealed by Andrew Gans

See Who's Starring in Signature Theatre's Where the Mountain Meets the Sea by Andrew Gans

Immersive Girls Who Walked on Glass Sets Off-Broadway Run by Andrew Gans

Watch Joy Woods Belt Out The Notebook's 'My Days' on The Kelly Clarkson Show by Andrew Gans

The Outsiders Director Danya Taymor on What the Musical Taught Her About Leadership by Andrew Gans

The Outsiders Director Danya Taymor on What She Learned From Her Aunt, Julie Taymor by Andrew Gans

Listen to Barbra Streisand Sing Haunting New Single, 'Love Will Survive' by Andrew Gans

Listen to Barbara Streisand Sing Haunting New Single, 'Love Will Survive' by Andrew Gans

The Mayfly, Animated Short Film From Betty Buckley, Will Play Tribeca Festival by Andrew Gans

Christopher Ryan Grant, Van Hughes, Patti Murin, More Will Sing The Ballad of Johnny and June by Andrew Gans

Check Out Photos From Broadway Celebrates Earth Day Concert, Featuring Ruthie Ann Miles, Anika Larsen, Jelani Remy, More by Andrew Gans

Heidi Blickenstaff, Aisha de Haas, Beth Malone, Jason Tam, More Set for Switched Musical Reading by Andrew Gans

Bebe Neuwirth to Announce Nominees for 2024 Chita Rivera Awards by Andrew Gans

Tiffany Mann, Aisha Jackson, Nick Rashad Burroughs, More Will Star in Muny Dreamgirls by Andrew Gans

Mauricio MartÃ­nez, Florencia Cuenca, More Will Join Jaime Lozano for Unplugged Concert Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Video: Watch Wicked's Current Glinda, Alexandra Socha, Perform Stephen Schwartz's 'Popular' by Andrew Gans

Bernadette Peters to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at 2024 Chita Rivera Awards by Andrew Gans

Mauricio MartÃnez, Florencia Cuenca, More Will Join Jaime Lozano for Unplugged Concert Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans