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Friday, August 18, 2023

Why Nasia Thomas Is Grateful for the Times She Didn't Land a Role by Andrew Gans

She currently plays Anna of Cleves in SIX and true to the show's ethos, she doesn't believe in competition, only celebration.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:55AM[SHARE]

Mandy Patinkin to Play London's West End by Andrew Gans

The Tony winner will be seen at the Lyric Theatre this fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:55AM[SHARE]

Vina Morales Will Play Limited Run in Broadway's Here Lies Love by Andrew Gans

The Filipino actor will step into the part currently played by Tony winner Lea Salonga.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:55AM[SHARE]

Check Out Photos of Erin Davie and Mark Evans in Signature's The Bridges of Madison County by Andrew Gans

Ethan Heard directs the Jason Robert Brown-Marsha Norman musical at the Virginia venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:19AM[SHARE]

Thursday, August 17, 2023

Tour of Disney's Frozen Welcomes New Cast Members by Andrew Gans

The company is led by Caroline Bowman as Elsa and Lauren Nicole Chapman as Anna.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:33PM[SHARE]

Playwrights Horizons Commissions New Works From Jordan E. Cooper, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, Antoinette Chinonye Nwandu, More by Andrew Gans

The Off-Broadway theatre company partners with several foundations to support artists at various stages in their careers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:43AM[SHARE]

Stars in the House to Celebrate 20th Anniversary of Todd Graff's Camp Film in Live Stream by Andrew Gans

Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley will host the evening to support the Entertainment Community Fund.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:37AM[SHARE]

Video: Watch Highlights of The Bridges of Madison County, Starring Kate Baldwin and Nicholas Rodriguez by Andrew Gans

Hunter Foster directs the Jason Robert Brown-Marsha Norman musical at the Bucks County Playhouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:25AM[SHARE]

See Who's Joining Kristin Scott Thomas and Lily James in London World Premiere of Lyonesse by Andrew Gans

Ian Rickson will direct the new work from Penelope Skinner.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:25AM[SHARE]

Cast Complete for London Premiere of Lynn Nottage's Clyde's by Andrew Gans

Lynette Linton will direct the production at the Donmar Warehouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:43AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Check Out Photos of Bradley Cooper as Leonard Bernstein in Maestro Film by Andrew Gans

The Netflix film, co-starring Carey Mulligan, arrives in November.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:37PM[SHARE]

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Stephen Bogardus, Lana Gordon, Lauren Ward, More in World Premiere of On Cedar Street Musical by Andrew Gans

The new musical has a book by Emily Mann, music by Lucy Simon and Carmel Dean, and lyrics by Susan Birkenhead.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:25PM[SHARE]

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Christopher Jackson, Freestyle Love Supreme Set for Public Theater's A Brief Intermission by Andrew Gans

The one-night-only event will mark the final performance at Central Park's Delacorte prior to its temporary closing.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:19PM[SHARE]

Jason Robert Brown and Taylor Mac's Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil Musical to Premiere at the Goodman by Andrew Gans

Rob Ashford will direct the 2024 production at the Chicago venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:43PM[SHARE]

Broadway's Moulin Rouge! The Musical Will Welcome a New Santiago by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning musical continues at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07PM[SHARE]

John Gore Foundation Donates $5 Million to Entertainment Community Fund for Rita Moreno Arts Building by Andrew Gans

The Fund is continuing construction on the $135 million housing and community arts project, which will also include The Cicely Tyson Residential Building.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:07AM[SHARE]

'With One Look': Watch 1st Trailer for London Revival of Sunset Boulevard, Starring Nicole Scherzinger by Andrew Gans

The revival of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, directed by Jamie Lloyd, begins in September.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:19AM[SHARE]

Video: Watch Highlights From Opening of Muny Sister Act, Starring Bryonha Marie, Mamie Parris, James T. Lane, More by Andrew Gans

Denis Jones directs and choreographs the production at the St. Louis venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:19AM[SHARE]

London's Back to the Future Welcomes New Company Members August 16 by Andrew Gans

The hit musical, which just opened at Broadway's Winter Garden, continues at the West End's Adelphi.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM[SHARE]

Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Anthony Edwards and Aria Shahghasemi Join Cast of Broadway Bow of Prayer for the French Republic by Andrew Gans

Manhattan Theatre Club is again producing Joshua Harmon's Drama Desk-winning work following its world premiere Off-Broadway last year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:33PM[SHARE]

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Kate Baldwin and Nicholas Rodriguez in Bucks County's The Bridges of Madison County by Andrew Gans

Hunter Foster again directs the Jason Robert Brown-Marsha Norman musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:55PM[SHARE]

Broadway Grosses Analysis: Good Night, Oscar Enjoys Highest-Grossing Week as Here Lies Love Nears $1 Million by Andrew Gans

Disney's long-running The Lion King again tops the list, taking in over $2 million at the Minskoff.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:49PM[SHARE]

Monday, August 14, 2023

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All stories by Andrew Gans on BroadwayStars

Why Nasia Thomas Is Grateful for the Times She Didn't Land a Role by Andrew Gans

Mandy Patinkin to Play London's West End by Andrew Gans

Vina Morales Will Play Limited Run in Broadway's Here Lies Love by Andrew Gans

Check Out Photos of Erin Davie and Mark Evans in Signature's The Bridges of Madison County by Andrew Gans

Tour of Disney's Frozen Welcomes New Cast Members by Andrew Gans

Playwrights Horizons Commissions New Works From Jordan E. Cooper, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, Antoinette Chinonye Nwandu, More by Andrew Gans

Stars in the House to Celebrate 20th Anniversary of Todd Graff's Camp Film in Live Stream by Andrew Gans

Video: Watch Highlights of The Bridges of Madison County, Starring Kate Baldwin and Nicholas Rodriguez by Andrew Gans

See Who's Joining Kristin Scott Thomas and Lily James in London World Premiere of Lyonesse by Andrew Gans

Cast Complete for London Premiere of Lynn Nottage's Clyde's by Andrew Gans

Check Out Photos of Bradley Cooper as Leonard Bernstein in Maestro Film by Andrew Gans

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Stephen Bogardus, Lana Gordon, Lauren Ward, More in World Premiere of On Cedar Street Musical by Andrew Gans

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Christopher Jackson, Freestyle Love Supreme Set for Public Theater's A Brief Intermission by Andrew Gans

Jason Robert Brown and Taylor Mac's Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil Musical to Premiere at the Goodman by Andrew Gans

Broadway's Moulin Rouge! The Musical Will Welcome a New Santiago by Andrew Gans

John Gore Foundation Donates $5 Million to Entertainment Community Fund for Rita Moreno Arts Building by Andrew Gans

'With One Look': Watch 1st Trailer for London Revival of Sunset Boulevard, Starring Nicole Scherzinger by Andrew Gans

Video: Watch Highlights From Opening of Muny Sister Act, Starring Bryonha Marie, Mamie Parris, James T. Lane, More by Andrew Gans

London's Back to the Future Welcomes New Company Members August 16 by Andrew Gans

Anthony Edwards and Aria Shahghasemi Join Cast of Broadway Bow of Prayer for the French Republic by Andrew Gans

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Kate Baldwin and Nicholas Rodriguez in Bucks County's The Bridges of Madison County by Andrew Gans

Broadway Grosses Analysis: Good Night, Oscar Enjoys Highest-Grossing Week as Here Lies Love Nears $1 Million by Andrew Gans

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of National Tour of MJ the Musical, Starring Roman Banks by Andrew Gans

Jake Shears and Rebecca Lucy Taylor AKA Self Esteem to Join London Cast of Cabaret by Andrew Gans

Regent's Park's La Cage aux Folles Extends Run by Andrew Gans

Solea Pfeiffer Joins Cast of Broadway's Hadestown August 15 by Andrew Gans

Erin Davie and Mark Evans Star in Signature's The Bridges of Madison County, Opening August 15 by Andrew Gans

3-Day Outdoor Curtain Up Broadway Festival Sets 2023 Return by Andrew Gans

Photos and Video: Watch Eva Noblezada Take Emotional Final Bow in Broadway's Hadestown by Andrew Gans

Cast Complete for Broadway Premiere of Harmony by Andrew Gans

Cast Complete for London Revival of Sunset Boulevard, Starring Nicole Scherzinger by Andrew Gans