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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

An American Tail Stage Musical Makes World Premiere at Children's Theatre Company April 25 by Andrew Gans

The musical based on the animated film features a book and lyrics by Band's Visit writer Itamar Moses and a score by Michael Mahler and Alan Schmuckler.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM[SHARE]

Monday, April 24, 2023

All Aboard! Check Out Photos From Paper Mill's Murder on the Orient Express by Andrew Gans

Casey Hushion directs Ken Ludwig's adaptation of the Agatha Christie classic at the New Jersey theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:06PM[SHARE]

See Who's Joining Hadestown Star Jewelle Blackman in Tomorrow Is My Turn by Andrew Gans

The evening at 54 Below will also be live streamed.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM[SHARE]

Beth Malone, Claybourne Elder, Ann Harada, Krysta Rodriguez Will Be Starstruck in New Musical Reading by Andrew Gans

Fun Home Tony nominee Malone, Emily Saliers of the Indigo Girls, and Mary Ann Stratton penned the musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM[SHARE]

Chita Rivera Says It's Actually Dolores Who Is Responsible for Her Legendary Career by Andrew Gans

Rivera recently spoke with CBS Sunday Morning's Mo Rocca about her upcoming memoir.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM[SHARE]

Victoria Clark, J. Harrison Ghee, Ben Platt, Will Swenson, More Are Part of Easter Bonnet Competition April 24-25 by Andrew Gans

After four years, the Broadway Cares fundraiser returns to Broadway's Minskoff Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM[SHARE]

Oscar Nominee Stephanie Hsu Stars in Signature Theatre Benefit Reading of Sarah Ruhl's Eurydice April 24 by Andrew Gans

Les Waters directs the reading as part of the Signature Gala.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM[SHARE]

Original Nine Star Karen Akers Returns to Birdland With About Time April 24 by Andrew Gans

Expect songs by Jason Robert Brown, Cyndi Lauper, Lerner and Loewe, Maltby and Shire, Joni Mitchell, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM[SHARE]

Titanique's Rosé Hosts Queer Extravaganza All Aboard!, Featuring Jackie Cox, Kyle Ramar Freeman, More, April 24 by Andrew Gans

The evening benefits ACLU's Drag Defense Fund.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM[SHARE]

Sunday, April 23, 2023

Karen Ziemba, Leanne Antonio, Alex Mandell, More Star in Paper Mill's Murder on the Orient Express, Opening April 23 by Andrew Gans

Casey Hushion directs Ken Ludwig's adaptation of the Agatha Christie classic at the New Jersey theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM[SHARE]

Friday, April 21, 2023

Primary Stages Will Celebrate Life of Late Artistic Director Andrew Leynse by Andrew Gans

Among those scheduled to offer tributes are Heidi Armbruster, Charles Busch, Kerry Butler, Hallie Foote, Theresa Rebeck, and Ted Snowden.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM[SHARE]

Obie Winner Darius de Haas Will Offer Maisel and More at 54 Below by Andrew Gans

The star of Rent, Carousel, Running Man, As You Like It, and more, will celebrate the fifth and final season of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM[SHARE]

Funny Girl's Paolo Montalban Says Barrier-Breaking Cinderella Is the 'Gift That Keeps on Giving' by Andrew Gans

The actor shares how the glass slipper didn't fit Brandy but it did fit a certain Tony winner....

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM[SHARE]

Menier Chocolate Factory Announces 3 Musicals, Including Pacific Overtures Revival by Andrew Gans

The London venue will also present the world premieres of The Third Man and Close Up"The Twiggy Musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM[SHARE]

The Motive and the Cue, About Richard Burton Hamlet, Begins at London's National April 21 by Andrew Gans

Sam Mendes directs the Jack Thorne play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM[SHARE]

Thursday, April 20, 2023

Cast Complete for Signature Theatre's Comeuppance by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM[SHARE]

Victoria Clark, J. Harrison Ghee, Ben Platt, Will Swenson, More Set for Easter Bonnet Competition by Andrew Gans

After four years, the Broadway Cares fundraiser returns to Broadway's Minskoff Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:12PM[SHARE]

Sierra Boggess and Santino Fontana Will Star in The Goodbye Girl Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Tony winner David Zippel, who penned the lyrics to the 1993 musical, will direct.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:48PM[SHARE]

Get a 1st Look at Ain't Too Proud, Opening in London's West End April 20 by Andrew Gans

The Tony-nominated musical plays the Prince Edward Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM[SHARE]

Check Out New Photos of History-Making London Wicked Cast, Starring Alexia Khadime and Lucy St. Louis by Andrew Gans

This is the first time the two leads of the international hit musical at the Apollo Victoria Theatre are both played by actors of color.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM[SHARE]

Linda Purl Will Star in London Run of The Year of Magical Thinking by Andrew Gans

Performances will begin at The Other Palace in May.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM[SHARE]

Actors Studio Offers Free Reading Series, Directed by Estelle Parsons, Starting April 20 by Andrew Gans

The series is part of the famed studio's 75th anniversary celebration.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Kristin Chenoweth, Patti LaBelle, and Sandi Patty Join Forces for How Great Thou Art Concert by Andrew Gans

The concert, featuring the American Pops Orchestra, will be filmed in Washington, D.C., in May for subsequent TV broadcast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM[SHARE]

Photos: Lin-Manuel Miranda and Amanda Green Join Almost Famous' Tom Kitt as His Sardi's Caricature Is Unveiled by Andrew Gans

The celebratory event also featured Ariana DeBose, Elizabeth Stanley, Derek Klena, Casey Likes, Anika Larsen, Jason Robert Brown, and more

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:02PM[SHARE]

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Mandy Patinkin Will Sing Stephen Sondheim, Randy Newman, and More at Barrington Stage by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning actor will bring his Being Alive concert act to the Massachusetts venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:54PM[SHARE]

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All stories by Andrew Gans on BroadwayStars

An American Tail Stage Musical Makes World Premiere at Children's Theatre Company April 25 by Andrew Gans

All Aboard! Check Out Photos From Paper Mill's Murder on the Orient Express by Andrew Gans

See Who's Joining Hadestown Star Jewelle Blackman in Tomorrow Is My Turn by Andrew Gans

Beth Malone, Claybourne Elder, Ann Harada, Krysta Rodriguez Will Be Starstruck in New Musical Reading by Andrew Gans

Chita Rivera Says It's Actually Dolores Who Is Responsible for Her Legendary Career by Andrew Gans

Victoria Clark, J. Harrison Ghee, Ben Platt, Will Swenson, More Are Part of Easter Bonnet Competition April 24-25 by Andrew Gans

Oscar Nominee Stephanie Hsu Stars in Signature Theatre Benefit Reading of Sarah Ruhl's Eurydice April 24 by Andrew Gans

Original Nine Star Karen Akers Returns to Birdland With About Time April 24 by Andrew Gans

Titanique's Rosé Hosts Queer Extravaganza All Aboard!, Featuring Jackie Cox, Kyle Ramar Freeman, More, April 24 by Andrew Gans

Karen Ziemba, Leanne Antonio, Alex Mandell, More Star in Paper Mill's Murder on the Orient Express, Opening April 23 by Andrew Gans

Primary Stages Will Celebrate Life of Late Artistic Director Andrew Leynse by Andrew Gans

Obie Winner Darius de Haas Will Offer Maisel and More at 54 Below by Andrew Gans

Funny Girl's Paolo Montalban Says Barrier-Breaking Cinderella Is the 'Gift That Keeps on Giving' by Andrew Gans

Menier Chocolate Factory Announces 3 Musicals, Including Pacific Overtures Revival by Andrew Gans

The Motive and the Cue, About Richard Burton Hamlet, Begins at London's National April 21 by Andrew Gans

Cast Complete for Signature Theatre's Comeuppance by Andrew Gans

Victoria Clark, J. Harrison Ghee, Ben Platt, Will Swenson, More Set for Easter Bonnet Competition by Andrew Gans

Sierra Boggess and Santino Fontana Will Star in The Goodbye Girl Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Get a 1st Look at Ain't Too Proud, Opening in London's West End April 20 by Andrew Gans

Check Out New Photos of History-Making London Wicked Cast, Starring Alexia Khadime and Lucy St. Louis by Andrew Gans

Linda Purl Will Star in London Run of The Year of Magical Thinking by Andrew Gans

Actors Studio Offers Free Reading Series, Directed by Estelle Parsons, Starting April 20 by Andrew Gans

Kristin Chenoweth, Patti LaBelle, and Sandi Patty Join Forces for How Great Thou Art Concert by Andrew Gans

Photos: Lin-Manuel Miranda and Amanda Green Join Almost Famous' Tom Kitt as His Sardi's Caricature Is Unveiled by Andrew Gans

Watch Stirring Video Montage the Audience Viewed at Final Broadway Phantom of the Opera Performance by Andrew Gans

Photos: Olivia Holt and Kimberly Marable 'Razzle Dazzle' in Record-Breaking Chicago Revival by Andrew Gans

Go Inside the Kit Kat Club in These New Stunning Photos of London's Olivier-Winning Cabaret Revival by Andrew Gans

Pearl Cleage and Dale R. Shields Named Winners of Paul Robeson Awards by Andrew Gans

Christina Bianco Will Be Glinda in London Palladium The Wizard of Oz by Andrew Gans

U.K. Premiere of Newsies Welcomes New Cast Members April 19 by Andrew Gans

Mandy Patinkin Will Sing Stephen Sondheim, Randy Newman, and More at Barrington Stage by Andrew Gans