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Thursday, June 8, 2023

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]

Signature Theatre's The Comeuppance Extends Off-Broadway Run by Andrew Gans

Eric Ting directs the world premiere from An Octoroon playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:07AM[SHARE]

See Who's Joining Julie Halston in Reading of New Dark Comedy The Betty Kiss by Andrew Gans

Will Nunziata will direct the reading of Derek Murphy's new play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM[SHARE]

Shereen Pimentel, Mauricio MartÃnez, More Will Join Larson Grant Winner Jaime Lozano for Free Concert at Lincoln Center by Andrew Gans

Lozano will share stories and songs from his many projects during the evening at the David Rubenstein Atrium.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:55AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Photos: Go Inside Red Bull Theater Benefit Honoring The Lion King's Julie Taymor by Andrew Gans

Hosted by Patrick Page, the evening also celebrated the Axe-Houghton Foundation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37PM[SHARE]

Tim Sheader Named New Artistic Director of London's Donmar Warehouse by Andrew Gans

The Regent's Park Open Air Theatre artistic director will work alongside Executive Director Henny Finch.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:55AM[SHARE]

Christine Ebersole, Vanessa Williams, Lilli Cooper, More Will Join Santino Fontana in Nine Concert by Andrew Gans

The benefit for Off-Broadway's Transport Group will also feature a Q&A with composer Maury Yeston and original star Karen Akers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:19AM[SHARE]

Zachary Noah Piser, Jordan Barrow, Leana Rae Concepcion, Olivia Lux, More Star in Paper Mill Rent Beginning June 7 by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13AM[SHARE]

Tuesday, June 6, 2023

Lineup Announced for A Tribute to Howard Ashman and Alan Menken Concerts and Live Stream by Andrew Gans

The 54 Below performances will feature tunes from Little Shop of Horrors, Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:43PM[SHARE]

New Tour of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang to Launch in the U.K. by Andrew Gans

Thom Southerland will direct the musical based on the film of the same name.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:07PM[SHARE]

Photos: Check Out New Company of West End Revival of Cabaret, Now Starring Maude Apatow and Mason Alexander Park by Andrew Gans

The Olivier-winning production continues at the Kit Kat Club.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13PM[SHARE]

Jeremy Jordan Will Return to Off-Broadway's Little Shop of Horrors by Andrew Gans

The hit revival of the Alan Menken and Howard Ashman musical continues at the Westside Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:07AM[SHARE]

Roman Banks Lands Title Role in National Tour of MJ the Musical 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 09:49AM[SHARE]

Cast Complete for West End Run of Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends, Starring Bernadette Peters and Lea Salonga by Andrew Gans

A host of London favorites will join the Tony winners in the limited engagement of the Sondheim tribute devised by Cameron Mackintosh.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:49AM[SHARE]

Monday, June 5, 2023

Watch 'One Day More,' Powerful Opening of Star-Studded 2023 Broadway Backwards Concert by Andrew Gans

The record-breaking evening benefited Broadway Cares and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:36PM[SHARE]

Tony Winner Anthony LaPaglia Will Be Willy Loman in Death of a Salesman in Australia by Andrew Gans

Neil Armfield will direct the Arthur Miller classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:18PM[SHARE]

Cast Set for Industry Reading of Andy, Keith & Jean-Michel Musical by Andrew Gans

Matthew Puckett's musical fantasy explores the relationship among Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, and Jean-Michel Basquiat.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM[SHARE]

Syndee Winters Will Return to Tour of Disney's The Lion King by Andrew Gans

Winters has played the role of Nala on tour and on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM[SHARE]

Check Out Who's Joining Mark Rylance in Dr. Semmelweis in the West End by Andrew Gans

Tom Morris will direct the production at the Harold Pinter Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM[SHARE]

Brittney Johnson, Javier MuÃ±oz, Samantha Pauly, More Are Part of The Janice Jam Benefit Concert June 5 by Andrew Gans

Matt DeAngelis' fundraiser benefits the Phyllis Newman Women's Health Initiative.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM[SHARE]

Saturday, June 3, 2023

Amanda Plummer Joins Dan Lauria in World Premiere of Just Another Day, Opening June 3 by Andrew Gans

James Glossman directs the new work, also penned by Lauria.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM[SHARE]

Friday, June 2, 2023

'Another Day, Another Destiny': Check Out New Photos of West End's Les Misérables by Andrew Gans

The international hit musical continues at the Sondheim Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:02PM[SHARE]

Ryan McCartan and Kanisha Marie Feliciano Are Star-Crossed Lovers of Lyric Opera of Chicago's West Side Story Starting June 2 by Andrew Gans

Francesca Zambello's production features almost 100 artists.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:18PM[SHARE]

Lillias White Extends Run as Hermes in Broadway's Hadestown by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning musical continues at the Walter Kerr Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:06PM[SHARE]

Understudies From Camelot, Parade, Hadestown, More Will Stand in the Spotlight by Andrew Gans

The At This Performance… concert series will continue at The Green Room 42.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM[SHARE]

Check Out Photos of Concert Reading of Azul: A Bilingual Musical, Starring Katerina McCrimmon, Ana VillafaÃ±e, More by Andrew Gans

Tatiana Pandiani, Melis Aker, and Jacinta Clusellas penned the new work.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM[SHARE]

Matt Henry, Rory O'Malley, Raymond J. Lee, More Featured on Re-Release of Scott Alan's Nothing More June 2 by Andrew Gans

Written as a love letter to his daughter, the re-release includes two new tracks, including one from Rob Houchen.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:48AM[SHARE]