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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]

Watch Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque and Sophie Carmen-Jones Make Broadway Debuts in Moulin Rouge! The Musical by Andrew Gans

The April 11 performance of the Tony-winning musical also welcomed the return of Derek Klena and Ricky Rojas.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM[SHARE]

Tuesday, April 11, 2023

Bertie Carvel and Patsy Ferran Will Star in London Revival of Pygmalion by Andrew Gans

Richard Jones will direct the classic George Bernard Shaw comedy for The Old Vic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:24PM[SHARE]

Watch Olivia Holt, Kimberly Marable, and Liam Fennecken Make Broadway Debuts in Chicago Revival by Andrew Gans

The April 10 performance of the Tony-winning revival also welcomed the return of Charity Angél Dawson and Erich Bergen.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24PM[SHARE]

Jason Tam, Jordan Dobson, Alli Mauzey, More Set for 2nd Annual Broadway Celebrates Earth Day Times Square Concert by Andrew Gans

The free performance will also be live-streamed via Stars in the House, co-hosted by Seth Rudetsky, James Wesley, and Anika Larsen.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:24AM[SHARE]

Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque, Sophie Carmen-Jones Make Broadway Debuts in Moulin Rouge! April 11; Derek Klena, Ricky Rojas Return by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning Moulin Rouge! The Musical continues at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM[SHARE]

Wicked Becomes 4th Longest-Running Production in Broadway History April 11 by Andrew Gans

Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman's international hit musical continues at the Gershwin Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM[SHARE]

Monday, April 10, 2023

Latiné Musical Theatre Lab and Cal State Fullerton Developing New Musical The Boys and the Nuns by Andrew Gans

Inspired by true events, the work is penned by Sandra Delgado and Michael McBride.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM[SHARE]

Watch U.K.'s Complete Big Night of Musicals, Featuring Casts of Hamilton, Six, Newsies, Wicked, More by Andrew Gans

Jason Manford hosted the evening, which also includes a tribute to Andrew Lloyd Webber.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM[SHARE]

Olivia Holt, Charity Angél Dawson, Erich Bergen, More Join Cast of Broadway's Chicago April 10 by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02AM[SHARE]

Kimber Elayne Sprawl, Jelani Remy, Antoine L. Smith, More Are Part of Broadway for Self Help Africa Concert April 10 by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02AM[SHARE]

Julie Benko Celebrates Funny Girl Composer Jule Styne in York Theatre Company Benefit April 10 by Andrew Gans

Julie Sings Jule also features a band led by Benko's musical director husband, Jason Yeager.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02AM[SHARE]

Saturday, April 8, 2023

Allegiance Musical, Starring George Takei and Telly Leung, Closes in London April 8 by Andrew Gans

The U.K. premiere of the 2015 Broadway musical plays the Charing Cross Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM[SHARE]

Six Star Andrea Macasaet Is Mimi in Stratford Festival Rent Beginning April 8 by Andrew Gans

Thom Allison directs Jonathan Larson's Pulitzer Prize-winning musical at the Canadian venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM[SHARE]

Friday, April 7, 2023

Anika Larsen to Host Meet the Parent Live Stream Featuring Beverly Jenkins and Andrea Saraffian by Andrew Gans

Almost Famous star Larsen leads the discussion series for New York City Children's Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM[SHARE]

Stars in the House to Celebrate Almost Famous Cast Recording by Andrew Gans

The live stream, benefiting the Entertainment Community Fund, is hosted by Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:18PM[SHARE]

Manhattan Association of Cabarets Donates to ACLU Drag Defense Fund by Andrew Gans

The American Songbook Association subsequently announced a matching donation at the annual MAC Awards.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM[SHARE]

Race: The Movie: The Play to Make Off-Broadway Debut at SoHo Playhouse by Andrew Gans

Dean Edwards and Bret Raybould will star in the slapstick spoof.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM[SHARE]

How Victoria Clark's Big Break Came Nearly 2 Decades After Her Broadway Debut by Andrew Gans

The Tony winner, and star of Kimberly Akimbo, launches Playbill's new series, How Did I Get Here?

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM[SHARE]

Mauricio MartÃnez, Aaron De Jesus, Janely Rodriguez, More Will Star in Asolo Rep Man of La Mancha by Andrew Gans

Peter Rothstein will direct the classic musical by Dale Wasserman, Mitch Leigh, and Joe Darion.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM[SHARE]

Rachel Tucker Is Annie Oakley in Annie Get Your Gun at the London Palladium April 7 by Andrew Gans

The classic Irving Berlin musical plays the famed U.K. venue for one night only.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM[SHARE]

Thursday, April 6, 2023

Viola Davis Will Be Part of Brooklyn Children's Theatre Gala by Andrew Gans

The evening, celebrating the launch of the Viola Davis Summer Program, will also feature performances by Aisha Jackson and Manu Narayan.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:42PM[SHARE]

Helen George and Darren Lee Will Star in West End Return of The King and I by Andrew Gans

Bartlett Sher again directs the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:12PM[SHARE]

Wicked Star Brittney Johnson to Make Solo NYC Concert Debut by Andrew Gans

The evening will feature arrangements and music direction by James Sampliner.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36AM[SHARE]

Cast Complete for Regent's Park Once on This Island, Starring Gabrielle Brooks by Andrew Gans

The Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty musical will play the outdoor London venue beginning in May.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM[SHARE]

Wicked to Become 4th Longest-Running Production in Broadway History by Andrew Gans

Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman's international hit musical continues at the Gershwin Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, April 5, 2023

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All stories by Andrew Gans on BroadwayStars

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

Watch Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque and Sophie Carmen-Jones Make Broadway Debuts in Moulin Rouge! The Musical by Andrew Gans

Bertie Carvel and Patsy Ferran Will Star in London Revival of Pygmalion by Andrew Gans

Watch Olivia Holt, Kimberly Marable, and Liam Fennecken Make Broadway Debuts in Chicago Revival by Andrew Gans

Jason Tam, Jordan Dobson, Alli Mauzey, More Set for 2nd Annual Broadway Celebrates Earth Day Times Square Concert by Andrew Gans

Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque, Sophie Carmen-Jones Make Broadway Debuts in Moulin Rouge! April 11; Derek Klena, Ricky Rojas Return by Andrew Gans

Wicked Becomes 4th Longest-Running Production in Broadway History April 11 by Andrew Gans

Latiné Musical Theatre Lab and Cal State Fullerton Developing New Musical The Boys and the Nuns by Andrew Gans

Watch U.K.'s Complete Big Night of Musicals, Featuring Casts of Hamilton, Six, Newsies, Wicked, More by Andrew Gans

Olivia Holt, Charity Angél Dawson, Erich Bergen, More Join Cast of Broadway's Chicago April 10 by Andrew Gans

Kimber Elayne Sprawl, Jelani Remy, Antoine L. Smith, More Are Part of Broadway for Self Help Africa Concert April 10 by Andrew Gans

Julie Benko Celebrates Funny Girl Composer Jule Styne in York Theatre Company Benefit April 10 by Andrew Gans

Allegiance Musical, Starring George Takei and Telly Leung, Closes in London April 8 by Andrew Gans

Six Star Andrea Macasaet Is Mimi in Stratford Festival Rent Beginning April 8 by Andrew Gans

Anika Larsen to Host Meet the Parent Live Stream Featuring Beverly Jenkins and Andrea Saraffian by Andrew Gans

Stars in the House to Celebrate Almost Famous Cast Recording by Andrew Gans

Manhattan Association of Cabarets Donates to ACLU Drag Defense Fund by Andrew Gans

Race: The Movie: The Play to Make Off-Broadway Debut at SoHo Playhouse by Andrew Gans

How Victoria Clark's Big Break Came Nearly 2 Decades After Her Broadway Debut by Andrew Gans

Mauricio MartÃ­nez, Aaron De Jesus, Janely Rodriguez, More Will Star in Asolo Rep Man of La Mancha by Andrew Gans

Rachel Tucker Is Annie Oakley in Annie Get Your Gun at the London Palladium April 7 by Andrew Gans

Viola Davis Will Be Part of Brooklyn Children's Theatre Gala by Andrew Gans

Helen George and Darren Lee Will Star in West End Return of The King and I by Andrew Gans

Wicked Star Brittney Johnson to Make Solo NYC Concert Debut by Andrew Gans

Cast Complete for Regent's Park Once on This Island, Starring Gabrielle Brooks by Andrew Gans

Wicked to Become 4th Longest-Running Production in Broadway History by Andrew Gans

Cast Set for Jack Thorne's Supernatural Thriller Let the Right One In at Berkeley Rep by Andrew Gans

'Luck Be a Lady': Watch Highlights From London's Immersive Guys and Dolls by Andrew Gans

Kate Baldwin, Ali Ewoldt, Brenda Pressley, Max von Essen, More Set for The Royal Family Benefit Reading by Andrew Gans

U.K. Premiere of Newsies Will Welcome New Cast Members by Andrew Gans

Erich Bergen Will Return to Tony-Winning Broadway Revival of Chicago by Andrew Gans

Mauricio MartÃnez, Aaron De Jesus, Janely Rodriguez, More Will Star in Asolo Rep Man of La Mancha by Andrew Gans