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Friday, April 10, 2026

Moulin Rouge! The Musical Postpones Broadway Closing Date by Andrew Gans

Eric Anderson will return to the role of Harold Zidler in May, succeeding current star Megan Thee Stallion.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM[SHARE]

Jamie Muscato and Joy Woods Will Join London Cast of Cabaret by Andrew Gans

The hit West End revival continues at the Kit Kat Club.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM[SHARE]

Thursday, April 9, 2026

Jasmine Amy Rogers, Tituss Burgess, Kyle Dean Massey Join New York Pops Concert Celebrating Stephen Schwartz by Andrew Gans

The Pops' 43rd Birthday Gala will be led by music director and conductor Steven Reineke.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:48PM[SHARE]

Photos: Get a 1st Look at World Premiere of Theo Jamieson's Flyby Musical, Opening April 9 by Andrew Gans

Co-creator Adam Lenson directs the production at the U.K.'s Southwark Playhouse Borough.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:48PM[SHARE]

Watch Andrea Martin Perform You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown's 'Schroeder' at Broadway Dream Roles Concert by Andrew Gans

Tony winner Martin played Lucy opposite Seth Rudetsky's Schroeder at the 2025 Broadway Cares fundraiser.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM[SHARE]

Watch Liz Leclerc, Will Blum, John Treacy Egan Perform 'He Plays the Violin' in Paper Mill 1776 by Andrew Gans

Mark S. Hoebee directs the Tony-winning musical at the New Jersey venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM[SHARE]

Adam Chanler-Berat, John Hemphill, More Will Join Koji Yamamoto and Yuriyan Retriever in The Full Monty in Japan by Andrew Gans

An international company will lead the Tony-nominated David Yazbek and Terrence McNally musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

What Did Whitney Leavitt Ad-Lib When She Forgot a Line in Broadway's Chicago? by Andrew Gans

Leavitt and Mark Ballas recently chatted with Good Morning America about reuniting on Broadway after Dancing With the Stars.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:42PM[SHARE]

Casting Set for York Readings of Face to Face, House on Fire, Rashomon: The Musical by Andrew Gans

The invitation-only readings are part of the York's Developmental Reading Series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:32PM[SHARE]

Norm Lewis Will Offer Broadway & Beyond at 54 Below by Andrew Gans

Richard Jay-Alexander will direct the week of concerts at the Manhattan venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM[SHARE]

Watch Corbin Bleu Lead 'Roaring On' in Broadway's The Great Gatsby by Andrew Gans

The hit musical based on the F. Scott Fitzgerald novel continues at the Broadway Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM[SHARE]

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Nehal Joshi, Nancy Robinette, Nikkole Salter, More Cast in Arena Stage's The Motion by Andrew Gans

Christopher Chen's journey through memory, identity, and the boundaries of belief will be directed by Hana S. Sharif.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM[SHARE]

80th Annual Theatre World Awards Set June Return by Andrew Gans

Peter Filichia will once again host the annual ceremony honoring debut performances.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12PM[SHARE]

See Who's Starring in World Premiere of Mischief's Thespians: Greece the Musical by Andrew Gans

The company behind The Play That Goes Wrong has written a musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:55AM[SHARE]

Watch Dancing With the Stars' Mark Ballas and Whitney Leavitt Reunite in Broadway's Chicago by Andrew Gans

The duo are currently co-starring in the Tony-winning revival at the Ambassador Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM[SHARE]

Harry Potter Film Star Tom Felton Again Extends Run in Broadway's Harry Potter and the Cursed Child by Andrew Gans

Felton's return to the role of Draco Malfoy has sent the box office soaring at the Lyric.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM[SHARE]

Monday, April 6, 2026

Broadway Stars Set for HITCity: Temptations Edition Concert by Andrew Gans

The afternoon at the Queens Theatre will feature the songs of The Temptations and The Supremes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:42PM[SHARE]

14th Annual Night of a Thousand Judys Pride Concert Sets Joe's Pub Return by Andrew Gans

The evening, celebrating the late Judy Garland, is written and hosted by Justin Elizabeth Sayre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM[SHARE]

Hadestown's Fates Will Reunite on Broadway for 11 Weeks by Andrew Gans

Jewelle Blackman is returning to co-star with Jessie Shelton and Kay Trinidad in the Tony-winning musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02PM[SHARE]

Lillias White, Darlesia Cearcy, Darius de Haas, More Set for Bubbling Brown Sugar Concert by Andrew Gans

The concert of the Tony-nominated musical will be part of Amas Musical Theatre's May gala.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM[SHARE]

Beth Leavel, Paulo Szot, Richard Kind, Taylor Louderman Will Be Part of 2026 Muny Summer Season by Andrew Gans

The Missouri venue will feature Hairspray, South Pacific, Meet Me in St. Louis, Ain't Too Proud, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM[SHARE]

Dancing With the Stars' Mark Ballas and Whitney Leavitt Reunite in Broadway's Chicago Starting April 6 by Andrew Gans

The record-breaking, Tony-winning revival continues at the Ambassador Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM[SHARE]

Friday, April 3, 2026

Get a 1st Look at Will Blum, John Treacy Egan, James Moye, Elena Shaddow in 1776 at Paper Mill Playhouse by Andrew Gans

Watch Blum lead "Sit Down, John" and check out photos from the Mark S. Hoebee-directed production of the Tony-winning musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:01PM[SHARE]

Halle Bailey, Darren Criss, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Lea Salonga Set for Hollywood Bowl Opening Night by Andrew Gans

Thomas Wilkins will conduct the Best of Broadway concert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:32PM[SHARE]

Anna Uzele Returns to SIX, This Time as a Working Mom by Andrew Gans

The original Catherine Parr on Broadway is back in the hit musical at the Lena Horne.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:48PM[SHARE]

Ogunquit Playhouse and Music Hall Will Co-Present Mary Poppins This Winter by Andrew Gans

The Disney and Cameron Mackintosh hit will fly into New Hampshire's Music Hall in December.