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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Stranger Things Musical Parody Stranger Sings! Adds Extra Chance to Stream by Andrew Gans

Nick Flatto directs Jonathan Hogue's musical send-up of the Netflix series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:12PM[SHARE]

Watch Judy McLane Belt Out 'Everything's Coming Up Roses' From Goodspeed's Gypsy by Andrew Gans

Jenn Thompson directs the classic musical at the Connecticut theatre with choreography by Patricia Wilcox.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM[SHARE]

Frank Wildhorn's Death Note: The Musical to Play 2 Concerts at London Palladium by Andrew Gans

Nick Winston will direct the English-language premiere of the musical based on the best-selling Japanese manga series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM[SHARE]

Ana VillafaÃ±e, Joel Perez, MartÃn SolÃ¡, More Are Part of Concert Reading of Azul: A Bilingual Musical May 24 by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM[SHARE]

Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Take a Look as Broadway Celebrates Rebecca Luker in Song at Symphony Space by Andrew Gans

Annette Jolles directed the May 22 fundraiser, The Rebecca Luker Songbook: A Benefit Concert, which paid tribute to the late, Tony-nominated actor.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:42PM[SHARE]

Broadway's The Lion King to Welcome 2 New Young Simbas in June by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning musical continues at the Minskoff Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:32PM[SHARE]

Adam Chanler-Berat, Rebecca Naomi Jones, More Will Join Santino Fontana and Judy Kuhn in Off-Broadway's Wholesale by Andrew Gans

The Classic Stage Company revival of the 1962 musical I Can Get It for You Wholesale will begin previews in October.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:54PM[SHARE]

Harmony's 6 Comedian Harmonists Will Join Barry Manilow at Radio City Music Hall by Andrew Gans

Singer-songwriter Manilow will offer five concerts at the Manhattan venue beginning May 31.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:32PM[SHARE]

Photos: Get a Behind-the-Scenes Look at London's Newsies by Andrew Gans

The Alan Menken, Jack Feldman, and Harvey Fierstein musical continues at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM[SHARE]

Amanda Plummer Will Join Dan Lauria in World Premiere of Just Another Day by Andrew Gans

James Glossman will direct the new work, also penned by Lauria.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM[SHARE]

Sutton Foster Returns to Café Carlyle May 23 by Andrew Gans

Alan Cumming, Isaac Mizrahi, Seth Rudetsky, and more are also scheduled to play the intimate Manhattan venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM[SHARE]

Monday, May 22, 2023

Photos: Go Inside Long Wharf Theatre's 2023 Benefit, Starring Audra McDonald by Andrew Gans

Special guests included Bryce Pinkham and Ryan Haddad.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:12PM[SHARE]

S. Epatha Merkerson, Megan Hilty, More Set for PBS' National Memorial Day Concert by Andrew Gans

Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise will once again host.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:03PM[SHARE]

Cast Set for 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.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:18PM[SHARE]

Melissa Errico Sets Concert Dates in France by Andrew Gans

The Amour Tony nominee will be joined by Isabelle Georges.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM[SHARE]

Frank Wildhorn's Bonnie & Clyde The Musical to Tour U.K. and Ireland by Andrew Gans

Nick Winston will direct the tour, launching in 2024.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM[SHARE]

Tony Winner Myles Frost Will Star in London Premiere of MJ the Musical by Andrew Gans

The hit musical will begin previews next year at the Prince Edward Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM[SHARE]

Julie Benko, Nikki Renée Daniels, Ali Ewoldt, More Celebrate Rebecca Luker in Song May 22 at Symphony Space by Andrew Gans

Annette Jolles directs The Rebecca Luker Songbook: A Benefit Concert, which pays tribute to the late, Tony-nominated actor.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM[SHARE]

Jamie Parker and Molly Osborne Star in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Musical Beginning May 22 by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM[SHARE]

Sunday, May 21, 2023

Taylor Iman Jones, Zachary Noah Piser, More Star in Alone: A New Musical Concert May 21 by Andrew Gans

Susanna Wolk directs the work from John Ertman and Joseph Mathusek.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36AM[SHARE]

A Strange Loop's Jaquel Spivey Hosts 2023 Roger Rees Awards May 21 by Andrew Gans

Two students selected by the panel of Broadway judges will subsequently represent the greater New York area at The Jimmy Awards in June.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36AM[SHARE]

Friday, May 19, 2023

Eleri Ward's Acoustic Sondheim: Live From Brooklyn Sets Release Date by Andrew Gans

The recording features a duet with Company's Bobby Conte.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM[SHARE]

Nicole Scherzinger Will Star in West End Revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Sunset Boulevard by Andrew Gans

Jamie Lloyd will direct the musical at the Savoy Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM[SHARE]

Public Theater's Richard III, Starring Danai Gurira and Ali Stroker, Debuts on PBS May 19 by Andrew Gans

The broadcast of the Free Shakespeare in the Park production is part of Great Performances' 50th anniversary season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM[SHARE]

Thursday, May 18, 2023

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All stories by Andrew Gans on BroadwayStars

Stranger Things Musical Parody Stranger Sings! Adds Extra Chance to Stream by Andrew Gans

Watch Judy McLane Belt Out 'Everything's Coming Up Roses' From Goodspeed's Gypsy by Andrew Gans

Frank Wildhorn's Death Note: The Musical to Play 2 Concerts at London Palladium by Andrew Gans

Ana VillafaÃ±e, Joel Perez, MartÃ­n SolÃ¡, More Are Part of Concert Reading of Azul: A Bilingual Musical May 24 by Andrew Gans

Take a Look as Broadway Celebrates Rebecca Luker in Song at Symphony Space by Andrew Gans

Broadway's The Lion King to Welcome 2 New Young Simbas in June by Andrew Gans

Adam Chanler-Berat, Rebecca Naomi Jones, More Will Join Santino Fontana and Judy Kuhn in Off-Broadway's Wholesale by Andrew Gans

Harmony's 6 Comedian Harmonists Will Join Barry Manilow at Radio City Music Hall by Andrew Gans

Photos: Get a Behind-the-Scenes Look at London's Newsies by Andrew Gans

Amanda Plummer Will Join Dan Lauria in World Premiere of Just Another Day by Andrew Gans

Sutton Foster Returns to Café Carlyle May 23 by Andrew Gans

Photos: Go Inside Long Wharf Theatre's 2023 Benefit, Starring Audra McDonald by Andrew Gans

S. Epatha Merkerson, Megan Hilty, More Set for PBS' National Memorial Day Concert by Andrew Gans

Cast Set for New York Return of Notre Dame de Paris by Andrew Gans

Melissa Errico Sets Concert Dates in France by Andrew Gans

Frank Wildhorn's Bonnie & Clyde The Musical to Tour U.K. and Ireland by Andrew Gans

Tony Winner Myles Frost Will Star in London Premiere of MJ the Musical by Andrew Gans

Julie Benko, Nikki Renée Daniels, Ali Ewoldt, More Celebrate Rebecca Luker in Song May 22 at Symphony Space by Andrew Gans

Jamie Parker and Molly Osborne Star in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Musical Beginning May 22 by Andrew Gans

Taylor Iman Jones, Zachary Noah Piser, More Star in Alone: A New Musical Concert May 21 by Andrew Gans

A Strange Loop's Jaquel Spivey Hosts 2023 Roger Rees Awards May 21 by Andrew Gans

Eleri Ward's Acoustic Sondheim: Live From Brooklyn Sets Release Date by Andrew Gans

Nicole Scherzinger Will Star in West End Revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Sunset Boulevard by Andrew Gans

Public Theater's Richard III, Starring Danai Gurira and Ali Stroker, Debuts on PBS May 19 by Andrew Gans

Photos: Go Inside Joy Woods' Opening Night in Off-Broadway's Little Shop of Horrors by Andrew Gans

Broadway to Dim Its Lights in Memory of Todd Haimes by Andrew Gans

Cast Complete for North Shore's Beautiful"The Carole King Musical, Starring Elena Ricardo by Andrew Gans

How Kimberly Akimbo Has Helped 2023 Tony Nominee Bonnie Milligan Cope With Tragedy by Andrew Gans

Watch Danai Gurira Perform Opening Monologue From Public Theater's Richard III by Andrew Gans

Lincoln Clauss, Ashley De La Rosa, Anastacia McCleskey, More Cast in Muny Rent by Andrew Gans

Mike Faist and Lucas Hedges Star in London World Premiere of Brokeback Mountain, Opening May 18 by Andrew Gans

Ana VillafaÃ±e, Joel Perez, MartÃn SolÃ¡, More Are Part of Concert Reading of Azul: A Bilingual Musical May 24 by Andrew Gans