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Thursday, June 15, 2023

See Who's Joining Ramin Karimloo in Italian Premiere of The Phantom of the Opera by Andrew Gans

Federico Bellone will direct the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, which will also play France's Opéra de Monte-Carlo.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:04PM[SHARE]

Kimberly Akimbo, Some Like It Hot, Shucked, & Juliet, More Set for Broadway in Bryant Park Season by Andrew Gans

The free lunchtime summer series, presented by iHeartMedia's 106.7 Lite FM, will kick off in July.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13PM[SHARE]

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

A host of other cast changes have been announced for the hit biomusical at the Aldwych.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:07AM[SHARE]

See Who's Joining Roman Banks in National Tour of MJ the Musical; Complete Cast Announced by Andrew Gans

The tour of the Broadway hit will launch in August at Broadway in Chicago's James M. Nederlander Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:07AM[SHARE]

Annette Bening Succeeds Brian Stokes Mitchell as Chair of the Board of Entertainment Community Fund by Andrew Gans

Mitchell will continue to serve the Fund as a Trustee and Chair of the newly formed Leadership Council.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:55AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Cast Complete for World Premiere of In Dreams Musical, Starring Lena Hall and Oliver Tompsett by Andrew Gans

The Broadway-aimed musical, featuring a score of Roy Orbison hits, will begin performances in July at the Leeds Playhouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:19PM[SHARE]

Photos: Get a 1st Look at New York Return of Notre Dame de Paris by Andrew Gans

Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the international hit will play Lincoln Center's David H. Koch Theater beginning June 22.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:07PM[SHARE]

Bebe Neuwirth to Host Actors' Equity Foundation Awards, Honoring Brian Stokes Mitchell, Alex Newell, Bonnie Milligan, More by Andrew Gans

The upcoming ceremony at the New York offices of Actors' Equity Association will also be live streamed.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33PM[SHARE]

Broadway's Lunt-Fontanne Theatre Will Dim Its Lights in Memory of Tina Turner by Andrew Gans

The Grammy-winning music icon passed away May 24 at the age of 83.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM[SHARE]

Kerry Ellis and Maiya Quansah-Breed Will Play Princess Diana in Reimagined London Premiere of Diana: The Musical by Andrew Gans

The concert version of the Broadway musical will play the Eventim Apollo in December.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM[SHARE]

Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Signature's 2024 Season to Feature Works by Dominique Morisseau, Sarah Ruhl, and Dave Malloy by Andrew Gans

Directors include Steve H. Broadnax III, Will Davis, and Annie Tippe.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:07PM[SHARE]

Laura Benanti, J Savage, Tamika Sonja Lawrence, More Will Join the Skivvies at Joe's Pub by Andrew Gans

Nick Cearley and Lauren Molina will lead the evening at the Public Theater's cabaret space.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:13PM[SHARE]

Alfonso Ribeiro Will Host PBS' A Capitol Fourth, Featuring Adrienne Warren, Cast of A Beautiful Noise, More by Andrew Gans

Warren will pay tribute to the late Grammy winner Tina Turner.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33PM[SHARE]

'No Day But Today': Check Out Photos and Video of Paper Mill Playhouse's Rent by Andrew Gans

Zi Alikhan directs the Pulitzer Prize-winning Jonathan Larson musical at the New Jersey venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:25AM[SHARE]

Monday, June 12, 2023

Tony Awards Ratings: Numbers Up for 76th Annual Ceremony on CBS by Andrew Gans

The Pluto TV livestream, which aired prior to the CBS telecast, also broke records for the free platform.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:13PM[SHARE]

Bonnie Milligan On What Her Tony Win Means for Body Positivity on Broadway by Andrew Gans

Milligan won the 2023 Tony for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:43AM[SHARE]

Lauren Patten, T. Oliver Reid, More Are Part of Night of a Thousand Judys Concert June 12 by Andrew Gans

Justin Elizabeth Sayre hosts the evening, benefiting the Ali Forney Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM[SHARE]

Charlotte d'Amboise Returns to Broadway's Chicago June 12 by Andrew Gans

The record-breaking John Kander and Fred Ebb musical continues at the Ambassador.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM[SHARE]

Sunday, June 11, 2023

J. Harrison Ghee Wins 2023 Tony for Best Leading Actor in a Musical by Andrew Gans

Ghee is the second non-binary actor to win a Tony Award this evening.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:55PM[SHARE]

Victoria Clark Wins 2023 Tony for Best Leading Actress in a Musical by Andrew Gans

Clark accepted her second career Tony Award for her performance in Kimberly Akimbo.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:55PM[SHARE]

Melissa Etheridge: My Window Will Play Limited Broadway Engagement by Andrew Gans

The Grammy and Oscar winner will bring her solo show to Circle in the Square Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:33PM[SHARE]

Zachary Noah Piser, Jordan Barrow, Leana Rae Concepcion, Olivia Lux, More Star in Paper Mill Rent, Opening June 11 by Andrew Gans

Zi Alikhan directs the Pulitzer Prize-winning Jonathan Larson musical at the New Jersey venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:25AM[SHARE]

Fats Waller Tunes Celebrated at Songbook Sundays Concert June 11 by Andrew Gans

The concerts at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's are hosted by Deborah Grace Winer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:25AM[SHARE]

Saturday, June 10, 2023

World Premiere of Trevor Nunn-Directed The Third Man Musical Begins in London June 10 by Andrew Gans

The new musical features music by George Fenton, a book by Christopher Hampton, and lyrics by Don Black.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM[SHARE]

Friday, June 9, 2023

J. Harrison Ghee, Jonathan Burke, Jessica Vosk, More Will Be Part of Broadway Bares: Pleasure Park by Andrew Gans

Laya Barak will again direct the Broadway Cares fundraiser at the Hammerstein Ballroom.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:07PM[SHARE]

Listen to Idina Menzel's New Single 'Dramatic' by Andrew Gans

The song is the second to be released from the Wicked Tony winner's forthcoming new album Drama Queen.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:25PM[SHARE]

Simeon Truby to Depart London's Wicked; Steven Pinder to Return to Hit Musical by Andrew Gans

Truby is leaving the London cast to play Doctor Dillamond and The Wizard in the upcoming new tour of the Stephen Schwartz-Winnie Holzman musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:37AM[SHARE]

How a New York Times Pan Led Jack O'Brien to Directing by Andrew Gans

The multiple Tony winner is now Tony-nominated for his direction of Shucked.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:55AM[SHARE]

Linzi Hateley and Alasdair Harvey Join Cast of London World Premiere of The Little Big Things Musical by Andrew Gans

& Juliet Tony nominee Luke Sheppard directs.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:19AM[SHARE]

Thursday, June 8, 2023

Charl Brown, Ali Ewoldt, Alison Fraser Lead From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler Musical Workshop by Andrew Gans

McCarter Theatre Center's workshop of the new musical will culminate in two invitation-only performances.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:55PM[SHARE]

Into the Woods Tony Nominee Julia Lester Will Be Miss Marmelstein in Off-Broadway's I Can Get It for You Wholesale Revival by Andrew Gans

The Classic Stage Company revival will also feature Santino Fontana, Judy Kuhn, Adam Chanler-Berat, Rebecca Naomi Jones, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:37AM[SHARE]

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