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Friday, October 14, 2022

Josh Mostel and Tim Jerome Will Be New Leads in Off-Broadway's Two Jews, Talking by Andrew Gans

Ed. Weinberger's comedy plays the Theatre at St. Clement's.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:43PM[SHARE]

Shubert Organization Accepting Applications for Its 2023 Artistic Circle by Andrew Gans

The initiative to bring more BIPOC producers into the commercial American theatre will support three additional producers in 2023.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:43PM[SHARE]

Checking In With…Tony Winner Jayne Houdyshell, Star of The Music Man, The Humans, Well, Follies, More by Andrew Gans

The Broadway favorite reflects on her Main Stem debut in Well, the joys of The Music Man, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:55AM[SHARE]

Remix of Andrew Lloyd Webber's 'The Phantom of the Opera,' Featuring Killian Donnelly and Lucy St. Louis, Released October 14 by Andrew Gans

The title tune from the long-running musical was remixed by Spanish DJ and producer Supermini.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:55AM[SHARE]

Chip Zien Will Explore Giants in the Sky: How Sondheim and Lapine Went Into the Woods at The Green Room 42 by Andrew Gans

Ben Rimalower will host the live podcast taping.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:43AM[SHARE]

Desperate Housewives' Teri Hatcher Is Morticia Addams in The Addams Family Musical Starting October 14 in California by Andrew Gans

Kirsten Chandler directs the Broadway musical, also featuring Ed Staudenmayer as Gomez, for 5-Star Theatricals.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13AM[SHARE]

Dear Evan Hansen's Christiane Noll and Aaron Lazar Reunite for TheaterWorks Hartford's Fun Home, Opening October 14 by Andrew Gans

Rob Ruggiero directs the Tony-winning musical at the Connecticut venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13AM[SHARE]

Andrew Rannells, Katie Brayben, More Star in World Premiere of Elton John's Tammy Faye Musical Beginning October 14 by Andrew Gans

The new musical will officially open October 26 at London's Almeida Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13AM[SHARE]

Thursday, October 13, 2022

Michelle Preston Will Step Down as SITI Company Executive Director After 10 Years by Andrew Gans

Preston is departing the New York theatre company to lead the José LimÃ³n Dance Foundation, alongside Artistic Director Dante Puleio.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:19PM[SHARE]

Heather Christian and Lauren Yee Penning Musical Adaptation of A Wrinkle in Time by Andrew Gans

Lee Sunday Evans will direct the Broadway-aimed musical adaptation of Madeleine L'Engle's novel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:07PM[SHARE]

Tovah Feldshuh to Moderate Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish Event at 92NY by Andrew Gans

The acclaimed National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene production will begin a return Off-Broadway engagement in November.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:07PM[SHARE]

Craig Revel Horwood Will Be Miss Hannigan in U.K. and Ireland Tour of Annie by Andrew Gans

Horwood shares the role with Paul O'Grady in the upcoming tour launching in February 2023.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:25AM[SHARE]

Fat Kid Rules the World Musical Readings to Feature Samantha Pauly, Cole Ragsdale, Mamie Parris, More by Andrew Gans

Marc Erdahi directs the new rock musical with choreography by Ellenore Scott.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:25AM[SHARE]

Douglas McGrath Solo Show, Directed by John Lithgow, Opens at the DR2 Theatre October 13 by Andrew Gans

Everything's Fine began previews Off-Broadway September 28.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM[SHARE]

Melissa Etheridge Brings Solo Show to Off-Broadway's New World Stages Starting October 13 by Andrew Gans

Melissa Etheridge Off Broadway: My Window"A Journey Through Life is playing a limited engagement through October 29.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM[SHARE]

West End's Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Welcomes New Company Members October 13 by Andrew Gans

Both parts of the award-winning production continue at London's Palace Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Shoshana Bean, Linedy Genao, More Will Join Henry Gainza for Extravagainza at 54 Below by Andrew Gans

Eric Ulloa directs and produces.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:55PM[SHARE]

African American Film Critics Association to Present AAFCA Salutes Broadway by Andrew Gans

The evening at the Lamb's Club will honor John Douglas Thompson, Suzan-Lori Parks, Wendell Pierce, and LaTanya Richardson Jackson.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:43PM[SHARE]

Cast Announced for U.K. and Ireland Tour of The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Andrew Gans

The 40-week tour will launch in December at the Lowry in Salford.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:19AM[SHARE]

London Revival of Good, Starring David Tennant, Elliot Levey, and Sharon Small, Opens October 12 by Andrew Gans

Dominick Cooke directs C.P. Taylor's drama.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM[SHARE]

Kristina Love Steps Into Title Role of London's Tina"The Tina Turner Musical Beginning October 12 by Andrew Gans

Love shares the role with Elesha Paul Moses.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM[SHARE]

Tuesday, October 11, 2022

Aisha Jackson, Lavon Fisher-Wilson, Nick Rashad Burroughs Lead Cast of North Carolina Sister Act Starting October 11 by Andrew Gans

Robert Hartwell directs and choreographs the musical based on the film of the same name.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM[SHARE]

Monday, October 10, 2022

Broadway Artists Join Forces in Benefit Evening for Quentin Oliver Lee October 10 by Andrew Gans

Two concerts are being held at 54 Below to raise funds for the Phantom of the Opera star.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM[SHARE]

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All stories by Andrew Gans on BroadwayStars

Josh Mostel and Tim Jerome Will Be New Leads in Off-Broadway's Two Jews, Talking by Andrew Gans

Shubert Organization Accepting Applications for Its 2023 Artistic Circle by Andrew Gans

Checking In With…Tony Winner Jayne Houdyshell, Star of The Music Man, The Humans, Well, Follies, More by Andrew Gans

Remix of Andrew Lloyd Webber's 'The Phantom of the Opera,' Featuring Killian Donnelly and Lucy St. Louis, Released October 14 by Andrew Gans

Chip Zien Will Explore Giants in the Sky: How Sondheim and Lapine Went Into the Woods at The Green Room 42 by Andrew Gans

Desperate Housewives' Teri Hatcher Is Morticia Addams in The Addams Family Musical Starting October 14 in California by Andrew Gans

Dear Evan Hansen's Christiane Noll and Aaron Lazar Reunite for TheaterWorks Hartford's Fun Home, Opening October 14 by Andrew Gans

Andrew Rannells, Katie Brayben, More Star in World Premiere of Elton John's Tammy Faye Musical Beginning October 14 by Andrew Gans

Michelle Preston Will Step Down as SITI Company Executive Director After 10 Years by Andrew Gans

Heather Christian and Lauren Yee Penning Musical Adaptation of A Wrinkle in Time by Andrew Gans

Tovah Feldshuh to Moderate Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish Event at 92NY by Andrew Gans

Craig Revel Horwood Will Be Miss Hannigan in U.K. and Ireland Tour of Annie by Andrew Gans

Fat Kid Rules the World Musical Readings to Feature Samantha Pauly, Cole Ragsdale, Mamie Parris, More by Andrew Gans

Douglas McGrath Solo Show, Directed by John Lithgow, Opens at the DR2 Theatre October 13 by Andrew Gans

Melissa Etheridge Brings Solo Show to Off-Broadway's New World Stages Starting October 13 by Andrew Gans

West End's Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Welcomes New Company Members October 13 by Andrew Gans

Shoshana Bean, Linedy Genao, More Will Join Henry Gainza for Extravagainza at 54 Below by Andrew Gans

African American Film Critics Association to Present AAFCA Salutes Broadway by Andrew Gans

Cast Announced for U.K. and Ireland Tour of The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Andrew Gans

London Revival of Good, Starring David Tennant, Elliot Levey, and Sharon Small, Opens October 12 by Andrew Gans

Kristina Love Steps Into Title Role of London's Tina"The Tina Turner Musical Beginning October 12 by Andrew Gans

FROM THE ARCHIVES: Angela Lansbury Recalls Her Musical Theatre Roles on Broadway by Andrew Gans

11 Videos of Angela Lansbury's Greatest Performances by Andrew Gans

Bernadette Peters Will Pay Tribute to Stephen Sondheim at Dramatists Guild Foundation Gala by Andrew Gans

Watch New Trailer for U.K. Premiere of Disney's Newsies by Andrew Gans

New York's Traveling Theatre, The Ride, to Close After 12 Years by Andrew Gans

The Mold That Changed the World Musical Sets U.S. Dates by Andrew Gans

Matthew Modine Will Be Atticus Finch in London's To Kill a Mockingbird by Andrew Gans

New North American Tour of Disney's Aladdin Begins October 11 by Andrew Gans

Aisha Jackson, Lavon Fisher-Wilson, Nick Rashad Burroughs Lead Cast of North Carolina Sister Act Starting October 11 by Andrew Gans

Broadway Artists Join Forces in Benefit Evening for Quentin Oliver Lee October 10 by Andrew Gans