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Friday, June 24, 2022

Go Behind the Scenes With Julia Murney Recording Kalevala the Musical, Released June 24 by Andrew Gans

Ramin Karimloo is also featured on the album of the new musical penned by Johanna Telander.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM[SHARE]

Thursday, June 23, 2022

PBS' A Capitol Fourth Will Feature West Side Story Tribute With Chita Rivera by Andrew Gans

Darren Criss and Yolanda Adams will also be part of the broadcast, which will also be available for streaming.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:24PM[SHARE]

Christy Altomare and Brandon Victor Dixon Will Head Cast of The Sound of Music Concerts by Andrew Gans

Marc Bruni will direct the Aspen Music Festival and School and Theatre Aspen's July concerts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:24PM[SHARE]

SigSpace to Present Installation Based on Quiara AlegrÃa Hudes and Sean Ortiz's Emancipated Stories by Andrew Gans

Produced in collaboration with Thoe Fortune Society, the installation and pop-up events will be presented in the lobby of The Pershing Square Signature Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM[SHARE]

Shubert Foundation Gives Record-Breaking $37.6 Million to 609 Arts Organizations by Andrew Gans

The donations include $1 million gifts to create scholarships for theatre students at two historically Black institutions of higher learning, Spelman College and Morehouse College.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM[SHARE]

Alex Newell, Alan Menken, More Will Be Part of Say It With Pride: Disney+ Celebrates Pride 365 by Andrew Gans

The stream, available on YouTube and Facebook, will celebrate the achievements and contributions of the LGBTQIA+ community.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM[SHARE]

Checking In With… Beetlejuice Star Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer by Andrew Gans

"I'm excited for the future and especially the younger generation of people who are really the ones pushing for change."

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Skylar Astin Temporarily Out of Off-Broadway's Little Shop of Horrors Due to COVID by Andrew Gans

The hit Off-Broadway revival continues at the Westside Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:42PM[SHARE]

Watch Cynthia Erivo Serenade Julie Andrews With The Sound of Music's 'Edelweiss' by Andrew Gans

Tony winner Erivo was among those honoring Oscar winner Andrews at the 48th AFI Life Achievement Award Gala.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:37PM[SHARE]

Olney Theatre Center's The Music Man, Starring Deaf Actor James Caverly, Postpones Opening Due to COVID by Andrew Gans

The production features a cast and creative team comprising Deaf, hard-of-hearing, and hearing artists.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:07PM[SHARE]

Cinderella's Carrie Hope Fletcher Will Star in New Version of Caucasian Chalk Circle by Andrew Gans

The production will be part of the 2022-2023 season at the Rose Theatre, Kingston.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:48PM[SHARE]

Broadway's Tony-Winning Chicago Revival Will Celebrate Milestone Performance by Andrew Gans

The long-running production continues at the Ambassador Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37PM[SHARE]

Emily Lane Will Be New Anna in London's Frozen; Djavan van de Fliert and More to Join Cast by Andrew Gans

The Disney musical continues at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:03PM[SHARE]

Ramin Karimloo Heads Cast of The Last Match: A Pro-Wrestling Rock Musical Concept Album by Andrew Gans

A double-sided single will be released in July ahead of a full recording and concert in August.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM[SHARE]

Roe Hartrampf, Chloe Lowery, More Are Part of June 22-23 Industry Readings of New Musical A Girl I Know by Andrew Gans

Jamibeth Margolis directs the new musical by John Riley and Kate Queen.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM[SHARE]

David Henry Hwang's Yellow Face, Directed by Aladdin's Telly Leung, Begins June 22 at Theatre Raleigh by Andrew Gans

Performances of the 2007 work, inspired by a Miss Saigon casting controversy, continue through July 3 at the North Carolina venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM[SHARE]

Tuesday, June 21, 2022

Tony-Winning Revival of Stephen Sondheim's Company Sets Closing Date on Broadway by Andrew Gans

The gender-swapped production recently received five 2022 Tony Awards, including Best Revival of a Musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:37PM[SHARE]

Jeannette Bayardelle and Sean Allan Krill to Star in Don't Call Me John! Readings, Sendup of Industrial Musicals by Andrew Gans

Christine O'Grady will direct the new musical from Chris Recker, Ben Moss, and Tony Oblen.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:37PM[SHARE]

George Street Playhouse Season Features Works From AnnMarie Milazzo, Lynn Nottage, Steve Guttenberg by Andrew Gans

The upcoming season at the New Jersey venue will kick off with Mfoniso Udofia's Her Portmanteau.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:06PM[SHARE]

Watch Neil Diamond Join Will Swenson and Cast of A Beautiful Noise for 'Sweet Caroline' by Andrew Gans

The performance took place June 18 at Fenway Park during the Red Sox game.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07PM[SHARE]

Mrs. Warren's Profession, Starring Karen Ziemba, Robert Cuccioli, Alvin Keith, Streams Beginning June 21 by Andrew Gans

Gingold Theatrical Group returned to in-person performances last year with the Bernard Shaw revival directed by David Staller.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM[SHARE]

Melissa Errico Sings Sondheim and More in PBS Concert Airing and Streaming June 21 by Andrew Gans

The evening was filmed in April at New Jersey Performing Arts Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM[SHARE]

Bianca MarroquÃn Returns to Broadway's Chicago June 21; Emma Pittman Extends Run by Andrew Gans

The international hit musical continues at the Ambassador Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM[SHARE]

Bianca MarroquÃn Returns to Broadway's Chicago June 21 by Andrew Gans

The international hit musical continues at the Ambassador Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37AM[SHARE]

Reuben Joseph, Simon-Anthony Rhoden, Allyson Ava-Brown, More Join West End Company of Hamilton June 21 by Andrew Gans

The London production of Lin-Manuel Miranda's Pulitzer Prize-winning musical continues at the Victoria Palace Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37AM[SHARE]

Anthony Norman, Pablo Laucerica, Micaela Lamas, More Join Cast of Dear Evan Hansen Tour June 21 by Andrew Gans

The national tour of the Tony-winning musical kicks off its fourth year in Boise, Idaho.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37AM[SHARE]

Monday, June 20, 2022

POTUS Star Vanessa Williams Plays Town Hall June 20 by Andrew Gans

The evening is part of Seth Rudetsky's Broadway concert series, hosted and music-directed by Seth Rudetsky.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM[SHARE]

Brian Stokes Mitchell Offers Songs and Stories at Feinstein's/54 Below Starting June 20 by Andrew Gans

The Tony winner's engagement is part of the Tony Award-recognized Manhattan nightspot's Diamond Series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM[SHARE]

Sunday, June 19, 2022

Broadway Bares Returns to San Francisco June 19 With FairyTales… Where Stripping Prevails by Andrew Gans

Proceeds support HIV services through The Richmond/Ermet Aid Foundation and Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM[SHARE]

Girl From the North Country Ends Broadway Run June 19 by Andrew Gans

The Conor McPherson-Bob Dylan musical was nominated for seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM[SHARE]

Myles Frost, Jared Grimes, Alex Newell Are Part of Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth Concert June 19 in Times Square by Andrew Gans

The free event, hosted by James Monroe Iglehart, honors Tony winners Leslie Uggams and Ben Vereen.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM[SHARE]

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All stories by Andrew Gans on BroadwayStars

Go Behind the Scenes With Julia Murney Recording Kalevala the Musical, Released June 24 by Andrew Gans

PBS' A Capitol Fourth Will Feature West Side Story Tribute With Chita Rivera by Andrew Gans

Christy Altomare and Brandon Victor Dixon Will Head Cast of The Sound of Music Concerts by Andrew Gans

SigSpace to Present Installation Based on Quiara AlegrÃ­a Hudes and Sean Ortiz's Emancipated Stories by Andrew Gans

Shubert Foundation Gives Record-Breaking $37.6 Million to 609 Arts Organizations by Andrew Gans

Alex Newell, Alan Menken, More Will Be Part of Say It With Pride: Disney+ Celebrates Pride 365 by Andrew Gans

Checking In With… Beetlejuice Star Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer by Andrew Gans

Skylar Astin Temporarily Out of Off-Broadway's Little Shop of Horrors Due to COVID by Andrew Gans

Watch Cynthia Erivo Serenade Julie Andrews With The Sound of Music's 'Edelweiss' by Andrew Gans

Olney Theatre Center's The Music Man, Starring Deaf Actor James Caverly, Postpones Opening Due to COVID by Andrew Gans

Cinderella's Carrie Hope Fletcher Will Star in New Version of Caucasian Chalk Circle by Andrew Gans

Broadway's Tony-Winning Chicago Revival Will Celebrate Milestone Performance by Andrew Gans

Emily Lane Will Be New Anna in London's Frozen; Djavan van de Fliert and More to Join Cast by Andrew Gans

Ramin Karimloo Heads Cast of The Last Match: A Pro-Wrestling Rock Musical Concept Album by Andrew Gans

Roe Hartrampf, Chloe Lowery, More Are Part of June 22-23 Industry Readings of New Musical A Girl I Know by Andrew Gans

David Henry Hwang's Yellow Face, Directed by Aladdin's Telly Leung, Begins June 22 at Theatre Raleigh by Andrew Gans

Tony-Winning Revival of Stephen Sondheim's Company Sets Closing Date on Broadway by Andrew Gans

Jeannette Bayardelle and Sean Allan Krill to Star in Don't Call Me John! Readings, Sendup of Industrial Musicals by Andrew Gans

George Street Playhouse Season Features Works From AnnMarie Milazzo, Lynn Nottage, Steve Guttenberg by Andrew Gans

Watch Neil Diamond Join Will Swenson and Cast of A Beautiful Noise for 'Sweet Caroline' by Andrew Gans

Mrs. Warren's Profession, Starring Karen Ziemba, Robert Cuccioli, Alvin Keith, Streams Beginning June 21 by Andrew Gans

Melissa Errico Sings Sondheim and More in PBS Concert Airing and Streaming June 21 by Andrew Gans

Bianca MarroquÃ­n Returns to Broadway's Chicago June 21; Emma Pittman Extends Run by Andrew Gans

Bianca MarroquÃ­n Returns to Broadway's Chicago June 21 by Andrew Gans

Reuben Joseph, Simon-Anthony Rhoden, Allyson Ava-Brown, More Join West End Company of Hamilton June 21 by Andrew Gans

Anthony Norman, Pablo Laucerica, Micaela Lamas, More Join Cast of Dear Evan Hansen Tour June 21 by Andrew Gans

POTUS Star Vanessa Williams Plays Town Hall June 20 by Andrew Gans

Brian Stokes Mitchell Offers Songs and Stories at Feinstein's/54 Below Starting June 20 by Andrew Gans

Broadway Bares Returns to San Francisco June 19 With FairyTales… Where Stripping Prevails by Andrew Gans

Girl From the North Country Ends Broadway Run June 19 by Andrew Gans

Myles Frost, Jared Grimes, Alex Newell Are Part of Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth Concert June 19 in Times Square by Andrew Gans

SigSpace to Present Installation Based on Quiara AlegrÃa Hudes and Sean Ortiz's Emancipated Stories by Andrew Gans

Bianca MarroquÃn Returns to Broadway's Chicago June 21; Emma Pittman Extends Run by Andrew Gans

Bianca MarroquÃn Returns to Broadway's Chicago June 21 by Andrew Gans