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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]

Tonya Pinkins, Joshua Henry, Shaina Taub, More Will Offer Free Concerts at Little Island by Andrew Gans

The public park in Hudson River Park will once again welcome several Broadway performers during its summer season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:12PM[SHARE]

'More Hot Pies': Nathaniel Stampley and Bryonha Marie Will Star in Signature's Sweeney Todd by Andrew Gans

Sarna Lapine will direct the Tony-winning Stephen Sondheim-Hugh Wheeler musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:12PM[SHARE]

Photos: Bernadette Peters, Billy Porter, and More Celebrate Carol Burnett in Upcoming NBC Special by Andrew Gans

Julie Andrews, Cher, Kristin Chenoweth, and Sheryl Lee Ralph are also part of the two-hour Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48PM[SHARE]

Andrew Lloyd Webber Tells Jimmy Fallon Why the Pigeons Got Cut From The Phantom of the Opera by Andrew Gans

Lloyd Webber spoke about the recent closing of his history-making musical as well as the arrival of his newest, Bad Cinderella.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM[SHARE]

Monday, April 17, 2023

Watch Jinkx Monsoon Belt Out Chicago Anthem at RuPaul's Drag Race Finale by Andrew Gans

The two-time RuPaul's Drag Race winner recently returned to the hit TV reality competition to celebrate a new winner.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:06PM[SHARE]

Patti LuPone, Sierra Boggess, Sutton Foster Set for Hollywood Bowl Stephen Sondheim Celebration by Andrew Gans

Everybody Rise! will be curated by Robert Longbottom and Kevin Stites and conducted by Stites.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:02PM[SHARE]

Merrily We Roll Along Documentary to Be Available for Streaming by Andrew Gans

Best Worst Thing That Ever Could Have Happened chronicles the 1981 Stephen Sondheim-George Furth musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24PM[SHARE]

Cast Set for World Premiere of Julia Rae Maldonado's Muses by Andrew Gans

The limited engagement is directed by Theatre East Artistic Director Judson Jones.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM[SHARE]

The New Belters Will Play 54 Below by Andrew Gans

Seth Sikes and Nicolas King will be joined by Billy Stritch during their two-night engagement.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM[SHARE]

Complete Cast and 17 Guest Stars Announced for West End Transfer of Bleak Expectations by Andrew Gans

Caroline Leslie directs Mark Evans' Charles Dickens mashup.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM[SHARE]

Andrew Keenan-Bolger and Krysta Rodriguez Join the Skivvies for First Farewell Tour April 17 by Andrew Gans

Musical duo Nick Cearley and Lauren Molina play Chelsea Table + Stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM[SHARE]

Sunday, April 16, 2023

A Majestic Finale: The Phantom of the Opera Ends History-Making Broadway Run April 16 by Andrew Gans

The famed chandelier descends for its final time in the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical directed by the late Harold Prince.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM[SHARE]

Saturday, April 15, 2023

Check Out Special Playbill Cover for Benefit Performance of Broadway's The Phantom of the Opera by Andrew Gans

The April 14 performance of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical benefited four organizations that seek to build, support, and foster future diverse audiences and artists.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM[SHARE]

Friday, April 14, 2023

Watch Mayor Eric Adams Present Andrew Lloyd Webber With Key to the City of New York by Andrew Gans

Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera ends its history-making Broadway run this weekend.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:24PM[SHARE]

Stephanie J. Block Will Offer Solo Concerts in London This Fall by Andrew Gans

The Tony winner will be joined by musical director Ben Cohn.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:42PM[SHARE]

Thomas Recktenwald Explains How Stage Management Is a 'Beautiful Blend of Management and Creativity' by Andrew Gans

Recktenwald is currently the production stage manager for Broadway's MJ The Musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24PM[SHARE]

Moritz von Stuelpnagel Will Direct World Premiere of Michael Shayan's Avaaz by Andrew Gans

The production will play South Coast Repertory in Costa Mesa, California, beginning April 29.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24PM[SHARE]

Betty Buckley to Return NBC's Law & Order: SVU by Andrew Gans

Watch a promo for the upcoming episode featuring the Tony-winning Cats star.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM[SHARE]

Megan Hilty, Lillias White, Michael Urie, Jim Caruso Join New York Pops' 40th Birthday Gala by Andrew Gans

The evening at Carnegie Hall will pay tribute to Barry Manilow.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM[SHARE]

Prior to Final Curtain, Broadway's The Phantom of the Opera Offers Charity Performance April 14 by Andrew Gans

The evening benefits four organizations that seek to build, support, and foster future diverse audiences and artists.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM[SHARE]

Thursday, April 13, 2023

New York's Traveling Theatre, The Ride, to Return to Streets of Manhattan by Andrew Gans

The unique experience was nominated for a Drama Desk Award.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:42PM[SHARE]

Watch Music Video for Trio Version of The Phantom of the Opera's 'Think of Me,' Featuring Current Broadway Stars by Andrew Gans

Andrew Lloyd Webber penned the new arrangement, performed by John Riddle, Ben Crawford, and Emilie Kouatchou.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM[SHARE]

Initial Casting Announced for U.K. Premiere of Jocelyn Bioh's School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play by Andrew Gans

Monique Touko will direct the summer engagement at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM[SHARE]

Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Check Out Photos From Broadway for Self Help Africa Concert, Featuring Kimber Elayne Sprawl, Jelani Remy, Antoine L. Smith, More by Andrew Gans

The eighth annual benefit concert was held at the Cutting Room.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM[SHARE]

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

Tonya Pinkins, Joshua Henry, Shaina Taub, More Will Offer Free Concerts at Little Island by Andrew Gans

'More Hot Pies': Nathaniel Stampley and Bryonha Marie Will Star in Signature's Sweeney Todd by Andrew Gans

Photos: Bernadette Peters, Billy Porter, and More Celebrate Carol Burnett in Upcoming NBC Special by Andrew Gans

Andrew Lloyd Webber Tells Jimmy Fallon Why the Pigeons Got Cut From The Phantom of the Opera by Andrew Gans

Watch Jinkx Monsoon Belt Out Chicago Anthem at RuPaul's Drag Race Finale by Andrew Gans

Patti LuPone, Sierra Boggess, Sutton Foster Set for Hollywood Bowl Stephen Sondheim Celebration by Andrew Gans

Merrily We Roll Along Documentary to Be Available for Streaming by Andrew Gans

Cast Set for World Premiere of Julia Rae Maldonado's Muses by Andrew Gans

The New Belters Will Play 54 Below by Andrew Gans

Complete Cast and 17 Guest Stars Announced for West End Transfer of Bleak Expectations by Andrew Gans

Andrew Keenan-Bolger and Krysta Rodriguez Join the Skivvies for First Farewell Tour April 17 by Andrew Gans

A Majestic Finale: The Phantom of the Opera Ends History-Making Broadway Run April 16 by Andrew Gans

Check Out Special Playbill Cover for Benefit Performance of Broadway's The Phantom of the Opera by Andrew Gans

Watch Mayor Eric Adams Present Andrew Lloyd Webber With Key to the City of New York by Andrew Gans

Stephanie J. Block Will Offer Solo Concerts in London This Fall by Andrew Gans

Thomas Recktenwald Explains How Stage Management Is a 'Beautiful Blend of Management and Creativity' by Andrew Gans

Moritz von Stuelpnagel Will Direct World Premiere of Michael Shayan's Avaaz by Andrew Gans

Betty Buckley to Return NBC's Law & Order: SVU by Andrew Gans

Megan Hilty, Lillias White, Michael Urie, Jim Caruso Join New York Pops' 40th Birthday Gala by Andrew Gans

Prior to Final Curtain, Broadway's The Phantom of the Opera Offers Charity Performance April 14 by Andrew Gans

New York's Traveling Theatre, The Ride, to Return to Streets of Manhattan by Andrew Gans

Watch Music Video for Trio Version of The Phantom of the Opera's 'Think of Me,' Featuring Current Broadway Stars by Andrew Gans

Initial Casting Announced for U.K. Premiere of Jocelyn Bioh's School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play by Andrew Gans

Actors Studio Will Offer Free Reading Series, Directed by Estelle Parsons by Andrew Gans

Cast Complete for Latest West End Transfer of 2:22"A Ghost Story by Andrew Gans

New Musical On the Right Track Opens at Off-Broadway's AMT Theater April 13 by Andrew Gans

Photos: & Juliet Star Paulo Szot's Sardi's Caricature Unveiled by Andrew Gans

Ryan McCartan and Kanisha Marie Feliciano Will Star in Lyric Opera of Chicago's West Side Story by Andrew Gans

Fat Ham, The Band's Visit, and More Will Be Part of Huntington's 2023-2024 Season by Andrew Gans

Check Out Photos From Broadway for Self Help Africa Concert, Featuring Kimber Elayne Sprawl, Jelani Remy, Antoine L. Smith, More by Andrew Gans