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Monday, July 3, 2023

Watch Jessica Vosk Belt Out 'Nobody's Side' in Rehearsals for Muny Chess by Andrew Gans

The ABBA-Tim Rice musical will begin performances July 5 at the outdoor St. Louis venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:43PM[SHARE]

See Who's Starring in New Production of Gary Barlow and Tim Firth's Calendar Girls the Musical by Andrew Gans

The U.K. tour will launch in August directed by Jonathan O'Boyle.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:43AM[SHARE]

Cast Complete for Muny Production of West Side Story by Andrew Gans

Rob Ruggiero will direct the classic Leonard Bernstein-Stephen Sondheim-Arthur Laurents musical at the St. Louis venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:55AM[SHARE]

West End Revival of Crazy for You, Starring Charlie Stemp, Opens July 3 by Andrew Gans

Tony winner Susan Stroman directs the revised production of the Tony-winning musical following its Chichester engagement.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM[SHARE]

Sunday, July 2, 2023

National Tour of Dear Evan Hansen Plays Final Performance July 2 by Andrew Gans

The touring production of the Tony-winning musical played 104 engagements.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37AM[SHARE]

A Tribute to Howard Ashman and Alan Menken Plays 54 Below July 2"3; July 2 Show Also Live Streamed by Andrew Gans

The performances feature tunes from Little Shop of Horrors, Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37AM[SHARE]

Saturday, July 1, 2023

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Musical Ends Limited London Run July 1 by Andrew Gans

Jethro Compton directs the new musical, based on the F. Scott Fitzgerald short story, at the Southwark Playhouse Elephant.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM[SHARE]

Mamie Gummer, Rosa Gilmore, Erich Bergen, More Star in Dial 'M' for Murder at Bay Street, Opening July 1 by Andrew Gans

Walter Bobbie directs Jeffrey Hatcher's adaptation of Frederick Knott's 1950s murder mystery.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM[SHARE]

Friday, June 30, 2023

Cast Set for California's Old Globe World Premiere of Crime and Punishment, A Comedy by Andrew Gans

Five actors will portray over 50 characters in this reimagined version of the Dostoyevsky classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:19PM[SHARE]

Cast and Creative Team Set for Barrington's Blues for an Alabama Sky by Andrew Gans

Candis C. Jones will direct playwright, novelist, and poet Pearl Cleage's play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07PM[SHARE]

Beetlejuice Star Alex Brightman's Proudest Achievement May Not Be What You Expect by Andrew Gans

The two-time Tony nominee returns to Broadway later this summer in the Edinburgh and London hit, The Shark Is Broken.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07PM[SHARE]

Photos: Get a 1st Look at West End Revival of Crazy for You, Starring Charlie Stemp by Andrew Gans

Tony winner Susan Stroman directs the revised production of the Tony-winning musical following its Chichester engagement.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:33AM[SHARE]

Lorna Courtney, Eden Espinosa, Jessica Vosk, More Will Belt Out Celine Dion Hits by Andrew Gans

Part of the Broadway Sings series, the evening will be presented at Sony Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:55AM[SHARE]

Date Set for 2024 Olivier Awards at Royal Albert Hall by Andrew Gans

Productions must open by February 27, 2024, to be eligible for nomination.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:55AM[SHARE]

The Motive and the Cue, About Richard Burton Hamlet, to Transfer to London's West End by Andrew Gans

Sam Mendes directs the Jack Thorne play, currently at the National.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:49AM[SHARE]

Sing-Along Version of Lin-Manuel Miranda's Hamilton Debuts on Disney+ June 30 by Andrew Gans

The film of the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical, captured in 2016, features its original Broadway cast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM[SHARE]

Thursday, June 29, 2023

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Erich Bergen, Mamie Gummer, Rosa Gilmore, More in Dial 'M' for Murder at Bay Street by Andrew Gans

Walter Bobbie directs Jeffrey Hatcher's adaptation of Frederick Knott's 1950s murder mystery.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:25PM[SHARE]

See Who's Starring in Covenant Off-Broadway for Roundabout Theatre by Andrew Gans

Tiffany Nichole Greene will direct York Walker's suspenseful world premiere.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:55PM[SHARE]

Bryce Pinkham Will Return to Off-Broadway's Little Shop of Horrors by Andrew Gans

The Tony nominee previously starred in the hit production last fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:44AM[SHARE]

Alan Cumming Will Host Fire Island Dance Festival by Andrew Gans

Benefiting Dancers Responding to AIDS, the performances will feature choreography by Raja Feather Kelly, Jonathan Lee, Ray Mercer, and many more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:43AM[SHARE]

West End's Frozen Will Welcome New Cast Members This Fall by Andrew Gans

The Disney musical continues at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM[SHARE]

Mark Rylance Returns to the West End in Dr. Semmelweis Starting June 29 by Andrew Gans

Tom Morris directs the production at the Harold Pinter Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Karis Anderson and Elesha Paul Moses Share Title Role in London's Tina"The Tina Turner Musical Beginning June 28 by Andrew Gans

The hit biomusical at the Aldwych welcomes a host of new cast members.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM[SHARE]

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Julie Benko Will Celebrate Funny Girl Composer Jule Styne in July Concert by Andrew Gans

Julie Sings Jule will also feature a band led by Benko's musical director husband, Jason Yeager.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13PM[SHARE]

Kristin Scott Thomas and Lily James Will Star in London World Premiere of Lyonesse by Andrew Gans

Ian Rickson will direct the new work from Penelope Skinner.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:49AM[SHARE]

Mamie Gummer, Rosa Gilmore, Erich Bergen, More Star in Dial 'M' for Murder at Bay Street Beginning June 27 by Andrew Gans

Walter Bobbie directs Jeffrey Hatcher's adaptation of Frederick Knott's 1950s murder mystery.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37AM[SHARE]

Monday, June 26, 2023

Sweeney Todd's Ruthie Ann Miles Joins Lineup for PBS' A Capitol Fourth by Andrew Gans

The Tony winner was recently seen in the City Center Encores! staging of The Light in the Piazza.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:04PM[SHARE]

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All stories by Andrew Gans on BroadwayStars

Watch Jessica Vosk Belt Out 'Nobody's Side' in Rehearsals for Muny Chess by Andrew Gans

See Who's Starring in New Production of Gary Barlow and Tim Firth's Calendar Girls the Musical by Andrew Gans

Cast Complete for Muny Production of West Side Story by Andrew Gans

West End Revival of Crazy for You, Starring Charlie Stemp, Opens July 3 by Andrew Gans

National Tour of Dear Evan Hansen Plays Final Performance July 2 by Andrew Gans

A Tribute to Howard Ashman and Alan Menken Plays 54 Below July 2"3; July 2 Show Also Live Streamed by Andrew Gans

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Musical Ends Limited London Run July 1 by Andrew Gans

Mamie Gummer, Rosa Gilmore, Erich Bergen, More Star in Dial 'M' for Murder at Bay Street, Opening July 1 by Andrew Gans

Cast Set for California's Old Globe World Premiere of Crime and Punishment, A Comedy by Andrew Gans

Cast and Creative Team Set for Barrington's Blues for an Alabama Sky by Andrew Gans

Beetlejuice Star Alex Brightman's Proudest Achievement May Not Be What You Expect by Andrew Gans

Photos: Get a 1st Look at West End Revival of Crazy for You, Starring Charlie Stemp by Andrew Gans

Lorna Courtney, Eden Espinosa, Jessica Vosk, More Will Belt Out Celine Dion Hits by Andrew Gans

Date Set for 2024 Olivier Awards at Royal Albert Hall by Andrew Gans

The Motive and the Cue, About Richard Burton Hamlet, to Transfer to London's West End by Andrew Gans

Sing-Along Version of Lin-Manuel Miranda's Hamilton Debuts on Disney+ June 30 by Andrew Gans

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Erich Bergen, Mamie Gummer, Rosa Gilmore, More in Dial 'M' for Murder at Bay Street by Andrew Gans

See Who's Starring in Covenant Off-Broadway for Roundabout Theatre by Andrew Gans

Bryce Pinkham Will Return to Off-Broadway's Little Shop of Horrors by Andrew Gans

Alan Cumming Will Host Fire Island Dance Festival by Andrew Gans

West End's Frozen Will Welcome New Cast Members This Fall by Andrew Gans

Mark Rylance Returns to the West End in Dr. Semmelweis Starting June 29 by Andrew Gans

Cast Set for Project Shaw Reading of Pygmalion by Andrew Gans

American Songbook Association to Honor Betty Buckley and Seth Rudetsky by Andrew Gans

Stars of Six Will Lead U.K. Tour of Punk Rock Musical Lizzie by Andrew Gans

John Patrick Shanley's New Play The Lost Years to Receive Public Readings by Andrew Gans

Karis Anderson and Elesha Paul Moses Share Title Role in London's Tina"The Tina Turner Musical Beginning June 28 by Andrew Gans

Julie Benko Will Celebrate Funny Girl Composer Jule Styne in July Concert by Andrew Gans

Kristin Scott Thomas and Lily James Will Star in London World Premiere of Lyonesse by Andrew Gans

Mamie Gummer, Rosa Gilmore, Erich Bergen, More Star in Dial 'M' for Murder at Bay Street Beginning June 27 by Andrew Gans

Sweeney Todd's Ruthie Ann Miles Joins Lineup for PBS' A Capitol Fourth by Andrew Gans