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Sunday, June 19, 2022

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]

Friday, June 17, 2022

Listen to George Abud Sing 'Perfection' From New Musical Lempicka by Andrew Gans

The single features lyrics by Carson Kreitzer, music by Matt Gould, and orchestrations by Cian McCarthy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM[SHARE]

Ted DeLong Named Interim Managing Director of Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning Best Musical A Strange Loop played a pre-Broadway engagement at the D.C. venue in 2021.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:03PM[SHARE]

Watch Vanessa Williams, LaChanze, Andrew Rannells, James Monroe Iglehart, More Sing Showstoppers in 50 Years of Broadway at the Kennedy Center by Andrew Gans

Also, watch Frances Ruffelle reprise "On My Own," and Beth Leavel, Gavin Creel, and Betsy Wolfe travel down "Easy Street."

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM[SHARE]

Deaf Actor James Caverly is Harold Hill in Olney Theatre Center's The Music Man Starting June 17 by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM[SHARE]

Thursday, June 16, 2022

Touching the Void Premieres on BroadwayHD June 16 by Andrew Gans

Tom Morris directs David Greig's play, based on the best-selling memoir by Joe Simpson.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:33PM[SHARE]

Rent's Wilson Jermaine Heredia to Star in How to Dance in Ohio Musical Premiere, Featuring Broadway Vets and 7 Autistic Actors by Andrew Gans

Sammi Cannold will direct the production at Syracuse Stage this fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:33PM[SHARE]

Aladdin's Telly Leung to Direct David Henry Hwang's Yellow Face for Theatre Raleigh by Andrew Gans

Performances of the 2007 work, inspired by the Miss Saigon casting controversy, will begin June 22 at the North Carolina venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM[SHARE]

See Who's Joining Julian Ovenden, Gina Beck, Joanna Ampil in U.K. and Ireland South Pacific Tour by Andrew Gans

Tony nominee Daniel Evans directs the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:12PM[SHARE]

Timothy J. McClimon Named Executive Director of New York's Signature Theatre by Andrew Gans

McClimon will lead the Off-Broadway theatre company alongside Artistic Director Paige Evans.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM[SHARE]

Christine Andreas, Crystal Joy, Brian Charles Rooney, More Set for Almost on Broadway Town Hall Concert by Andrew Gans

The Broadway by the Year series continues with an evening featuring tunes never heard on the Main Stem.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:48AM[SHARE]

Checking In With… Dear Evan Hansen Star Talia Simone Robinson by Andrew Gans

"I hope to prove to aspiring young Black, Afro-Latina artists that they can take up space and shine in all parts of this industry."

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM[SHARE]

The Orchard, Starring Mikhail Baryshnikov and Jessica Hecht, Opens Off-Broadway June 16 by Andrew Gans

Igor Golyak's adaptation of the Chekhov classic is also available virtually.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, June 15, 2022

Broadway's Wicked Brings Back Live, In-Person Lottery for Summer 2022 by Andrew Gans

The international hit musical continues at the Gershwin Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:07PM[SHARE]

André De Shields, Christiane Noll, Maulik Pancholy, More to Help Come From Away Celebrate Breaking 105-Year-Old Record by Andrew Gans

The Tony-nominated musical plays a milestone performance June 15 at Broadway's Plymouth Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:24PM[SHARE]

Charlotte d'Amboise and Bianca MarroquÃn to Host 2022 Chita Rivera Awards by Andrew Gans

Presenters will include Tony winners Rivera, Ben Vereen, Wayne Cilento, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:24PM[SHARE]

TEDxBroadway Ten, Featuring Irene Gandy, Junior Mintt, Emanuel Azenberg, More, Now Available on Demand by Andrew Gans

The program celebrated its 10th anniversary May 17 with an event that asked, "What's the best Broadway can be?"

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:33PM[SHARE]

Watch Former President Obama Discuss DREAMers on ¡Americano! Stage by Andrew Gans

Tony Valdovinos, whose life is explored in the new Off-Broadway musical, was also part of the discussion at New World Stages.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM[SHARE]

London's Heathers the Musical Welcomes New Cast Members by Andrew Gans

Kevin Murphy and Laurence O'Keefe's musical continues through September at the Other Palace.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM[SHARE]

Tuesday, June 14, 2022

Myles Frost, Jared Grimes, Alex Newell Set for Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth Times Square Concert by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM[SHARE]

Edward James Hyland and Robert Cuccioli Will Star in Reading of Uncle Ted: Scenes From the McCarrick Report by Andrew Gans

Michael Parva will direct Dan Wackerman's new play to benefit SNAP, a support and advocacy organization for survivors of religious and institutional sexual abuse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:42PM[SHARE]

Cast Set for World Premiere of Sarah Schulman's The Lady Hamlet by Andrew Gans

The gender-defying comedy will play the Provincetown Theater under the direction of David Drake.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:37PM[SHARE]

Theatre on Film and Tape's 2019 Interview With Angela Lansbury Will Stream by Andrew Gans

Charlotte Moore chatted with the stage and screen star, recipient of the 2022 Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:37PM[SHARE]

Watch a Sneak Peek of Multi-Floor, Interactive Museum of Broadway, Opening in November by Andrew Gans

A portion of all ticket sales for the Manhattan-based museum, set to highlight more than 500 productions, will benefit Broadway Cares.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM[SHARE]

Monday, June 13, 2022

Tony Awards Ratings: Numbers Up Nearly 40% for 75th Annual Ceremony on CBS by Andrew Gans

CBS saw a dramatic increase in the ratings with its June 12 broadcast of the annual ceremony.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:48PM[SHARE]

Clyde's Tony Nominee Kara Young Will Star in Classical Theatre of Harlem's Twelfth Night by Andrew Gans

CTH Associate Artistic Director Carl Cofield will direct the free production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:48PM[SHARE]

Tony-Winning The Lehman Trilogy to Return to London in 2023 by Andrew Gans

The international hit production picked up five 2022 Tony Awards including Best Play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33PM[SHARE]

Jaws Behind-the-Scenes Musical Bruce Extends Seattle Rep World Premiere by Andrew Gans

Donna Feore directs the musical penned by Richard Oberacker and Robert Taylor.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33PM[SHARE]

Red Bull Theater Honors Hadestown Tony Winner André De Shields June 13 by Andrew Gans

The Broadway favorite will receive the Matador Award for Achievement in Classical Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM[SHARE]

Sunday, June 12, 2022

Updating Live: The 2022 Tony Award Winners by Andrew Gans

Check back throughout the night to find out who took home honors at the 75th Annual Tony Awards, presented at Radio City Music Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:33PM[SHARE]

It's Broadway's Biggest Night of the Year! The 75th Annual Tony Awards Presented June 12 by Andrew Gans

Emmy winners Darren Criss and Julianne Hough host The Tony Awards: Act One, followed by The 75th Annual Tony Awards, hosted by Oscar winner Ariana DeBose.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM[SHARE]

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All stories by Andrew Gans on BroadwayStars

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

Listen to George Abud Sing 'Perfection' From New Musical Lempicka by Andrew Gans

Ted DeLong Named Interim Managing Director of Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company by Andrew Gans

Watch Vanessa Williams, LaChanze, Andrew Rannells, James Monroe Iglehart, More Sing Showstoppers in 50 Years of Broadway at the Kennedy Center by Andrew Gans

Deaf Actor James Caverly is Harold Hill in Olney Theatre Center's The Music Man Starting June 17 by Andrew Gans

Touching the Void Premieres on BroadwayHD June 16 by Andrew Gans

Rent's Wilson Jermaine Heredia to Star in How to Dance in Ohio Musical Premiere, Featuring Broadway Vets and 7 Autistic Actors by Andrew Gans

Aladdin's Telly Leung to Direct David Henry Hwang's Yellow Face for Theatre Raleigh by Andrew Gans

See Who's Joining Julian Ovenden, Gina Beck, Joanna Ampil in U.K. and Ireland South Pacific Tour by Andrew Gans

Timothy J. McClimon Named Executive Director of New York's Signature Theatre by Andrew Gans

Christine Andreas, Crystal Joy, Brian Charles Rooney, More Set for Almost on Broadway Town Hall Concert by Andrew Gans

Checking In With… Dear Evan Hansen Star Talia Simone Robinson by Andrew Gans

The Orchard, Starring Mikhail Baryshnikov and Jessica Hecht, Opens Off-Broadway June 16 by Andrew Gans

Broadway's Wicked Brings Back Live, In-Person Lottery for Summer 2022 by Andrew Gans

André De Shields, Christiane Noll, Maulik Pancholy, More to Help Come From Away Celebrate Breaking 105-Year-Old Record by Andrew Gans

Charlotte d'Amboise and Bianca MarroquÃ­n to Host 2022 Chita Rivera Awards by Andrew Gans

TEDxBroadway Ten, Featuring Irene Gandy, Junior Mintt, Emanuel Azenberg, More, Now Available on Demand by Andrew Gans

Watch Former President Obama Discuss DREAMers on ¡Americano! Stage by Andrew Gans

London's Heathers the Musical Welcomes New Cast Members by Andrew Gans

Myles Frost, Jared Grimes, Alex Newell Set for Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth Times Square Concert by Andrew Gans

Edward James Hyland and Robert Cuccioli Will Star in Reading of Uncle Ted: Scenes From the McCarrick Report by Andrew Gans

Cast Set for World Premiere of Sarah Schulman's The Lady Hamlet by Andrew Gans

Theatre on Film and Tape's 2019 Interview With Angela Lansbury Will Stream by Andrew Gans

Watch a Sneak Peek of Multi-Floor, Interactive Museum of Broadway, Opening in November by Andrew Gans

Tony Awards Ratings: Numbers Up Nearly 40% for 75th Annual Ceremony on CBS by Andrew Gans

Clyde's Tony Nominee Kara Young Will Star in Classical Theatre of Harlem's Twelfth Night by Andrew Gans

Tony-Winning The Lehman Trilogy to Return to London in 2023 by Andrew Gans

Jaws Behind-the-Scenes Musical Bruce Extends Seattle Rep World Premiere by Andrew Gans

Red Bull Theater Honors Hadestown Tony Winner André De Shields June 13 by Andrew Gans

Updating Live: The 2022 Tony Award Winners by Andrew Gans

It's Broadway's Biggest Night of the Year! The 75th Annual Tony Awards Presented June 12 by Andrew Gans

Charlotte d'Amboise and Bianca MarroquÃn to Host 2022 Chita Rivera Awards by Andrew Gans