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Sunday, June 12, 2022

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]

Friday, June 10, 2022

Molly Smith Will Step Down as Artistic Director of Arena Stage by Andrew Gans

Smith has been a leader of the Washington, D.C. theatre company for 25 years.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:54PM[SHARE]

Nicholas Hytner Will Direct Immersive Guys and Dolls Revival at London's Bridge by Andrew Gans

The first musical to play the London venue will begin performances in February 2023.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM[SHARE]

Bianca MarroquÃn Will Return to Broadway's Chicago by Andrew Gans

The international hit musical continues at the Ambassador Theatre.

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Joel Harper-Jackson, Frances Mayli McCann, and Ako Mitchell Join Cast of London Chess Concerts by Andrew Gans

The Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus, and Tim Rice musical has now added an additional night at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM[SHARE]

Max von Essen, Nia Drummond, More Join Seth Sikes to Celebrate Centennial of Judy Garland June 10 at Feinstein's/54 Below by Andrew Gans

Expect a mix of solos and duets from the Garland songbook at the Manhattan nightspot.

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2-Hour Ragtime: A Concert Performance Makes World Premiere June 10 by Andrew Gans

Stafford Arima directs the Calgary production of the Stephen Flaherty-Lynn Ahrens-Terrence McNally musical.

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Emily Padgett and Josh Young Star in Sunday in the Park With George in Buffalo June 10"11 by Andrew Gans

Drew Fornarola directs the Pulitzer Prize-winning Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine musical.

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Check Out Photos of the 2022 Tony Nominees for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play by Andrew Gans

The 75th Annual Tony Awards will be broadcast live from Radio City Music Hall June 12.

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Thursday, June 9, 2022

Roger Q. Mason's Lavender Men, Reimagining Abraham Lincoln Through Queer Perspective, Sets L.A. Premiere by Andrew Gans

Lovell Holder will direct the genre-pushing play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:19PM[SHARE]

Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre Will Be Renamed for Lena Horne by Andrew Gans

The late, groundbreaking stage and screen star won a 1981 Special Tony for Lena Horne: The Lady and Her Music.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM[SHARE]

Checking In With… 2022 Girl From the North Country Tony Nominee Mare Winningham by Andrew Gans

"The rewards of performing live are the reason I love theatre as an art form more than any other: being with the audience, hearing the laughs, the silence of awe, the love for our singing, o…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:14AM[SHARE]

Statue of Lorraine Hansberry Unveiled in Times Square June 9 by Andrew Gans

The statue is part of the The Lilly Awards Foundation's Lorraine Hansberry Initiative, honoring the late playwright.

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SigSpace's DéjÃ Vu, Featuring Works by Samuel D. Hunter, David Henry Hwang, Lynn Nottage, More, Launches June 9 by Andrew Gans

New York's Signature Theatre again joins forces with Theatre for One for a series of plays in Signature's lobby.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:14AM[SHARE]

Tony Winner Jennifer Holliday Returns to Cast of Broadway's Chicago June 9 by Andrew Gans

The long-running, Tony-winning revival continues at the Ambassador Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:14AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, June 8, 2022

Drama Book Shop Will Celebrate 105th Birthday With Free Cookies From Schmackary's by Andrew Gans

Thomas Kail, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jeffrey Seller, and James L. Nederlander are the current proprietors of the store on West 39th Street.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:07PM[SHARE]

Watch Javier MuÃ±oz, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Amanda Green Discuss Impact of Entertainment Community Fund by Andrew Gans

CBS Mornings profiled the recently renamed organization that has distributed nearly $27 million since the beginning of the pandemic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:18PM[SHARE]

2022 Tony Nominee Jeannette Bayardelle Will Be Commencement Speaker at Hunter College by Andrew Gans

The Girl From the North Country star is a 2002 graduate of the New York institution.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:42PM[SHARE]

Mrs. Warren's Profession, Starring Karen Ziemba, Robert Cuccioli, Alvin Keith, Will Stream 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 11:42AM[SHARE]

Dirty Dancing Will Return to London's West End in 2023 by Andrew Gans

Federico Bellone directs with choreography by Austin Wilks.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM[SHARE]

West Side Story's Shereen Pimentel Is Part of Free, Outdoor MasterVoices Concert June 8 by Andrew Gans

Songs for a Summer Night is presented at the new Waterline Square Park on the Upper West Side.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37AM[SHARE]

Tuesday, June 7, 2022

Tina"The Tina Turner Musical Will Close on Broadway This Fall by Andrew Gans

The Tony-nominated musical began previews October 12, 2019, prior to an official opening November 7 at the Lunt-Fontanne.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:00PM[SHARE]

Tim Rice and Stuart Brayson's From Here to Eternity Musical Will Be Revived in London by Andrew Gans

Brett Smock will direct the new production at the Charing Cross Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:16PM[SHARE]

Dear Evan Hansen Sets Closing Date on Broadway by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning musical began previews at the Music Box November 14, 2016, prior to an official opening December 4.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:58PM[SHARE]

Bryan Cranston, Cynthia Erivo, Ruthie Ann Miles, Bernadette Peters, More Are 2022 Tony Awards Presenters by Andrew Gans

The 75th Annual Tony Awards will be broadcast live June 12 on CBS and Paramount+.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36AM[SHARE]

The Orchard, Starring Mikhail Baryshnikov and Jessica Hecht, Begins Previews June 7 by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM[SHARE]

Monday, June 6, 2022

Lineup Set for Jamie deRoy & Friends, Benefiting Entertainment Community Fund by Andrew Gans

Barry Kleinbort will direct the evening with musical direction by Ron Abel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:06PM[SHARE]

Watch Aladdin's Michael James Scott Perform National Anthem to Help Kick Off the Special Olympics by Andrew Gans

Scott stars as the Genie in the Disney musical, which recently celebrated its eighth anniversary on Broadway at the New Amsterdam Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:33PM[SHARE]

Cast Complete for New The Parent Trap-Inspired Musical Identical by Andrew Gans

Tony and Olivier winner Trevor Nunn directs the musical's world premiere at the Nottingham Playhouse.

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76th Annual Theatre World Awards, Honoring Sharon D Clarke, Patrick J. Adams, Jaquel Spivey, More, Presented June 6 by Andrew Gans

Honorees also include Michael Oberholtzer, Harvey Fierstein, the ensemble of The Music Man, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:24AM[SHARE]

Brian Stokes Mitchell Will Offer Songs and Stories at Feinstein's/54 Below by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:24AM[SHARE]

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All stories by Andrew Gans on BroadwayStars

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

Molly Smith Will Step Down as Artistic Director of Arena Stage by Andrew Gans

Nicholas Hytner Will Direct Immersive Guys and Dolls Revival at London's Bridge by Andrew Gans

Bianca MarroquÃ­n Will Return to Broadway's Chicago by Andrew Gans

Joel Harper-Jackson, Frances Mayli McCann, and Ako Mitchell Join Cast of London Chess Concerts by Andrew Gans

Max von Essen, Nia Drummond, More Join Seth Sikes to Celebrate Centennial of Judy Garland June 10 at Feinstein's/54 Below by Andrew Gans

2-Hour Ragtime: A Concert Performance Makes World Premiere June 10 by Andrew Gans

Emily Padgett and Josh Young Star in Sunday in the Park With George in Buffalo June 10"11 by Andrew Gans

Check Out Photos of the 2022 Tony Nominees for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play by Andrew Gans

Roger Q. Mason's Lavender Men, Reimagining Abraham Lincoln Through Queer Perspective, Sets L.A. Premiere by Andrew Gans

Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre Will Be Renamed for Lena Horne by Andrew Gans

Checking In With… 2022 Girl From the North Country Tony Nominee Mare Winningham by Andrew Gans

Statue of Lorraine Hansberry Unveiled in Times Square June 9 by Andrew Gans

SigSpace's DéjÃ Vu, Featuring Works by Samuel D. Hunter, David Henry Hwang, Lynn Nottage, More, Launches June 9 by Andrew Gans

Tony Winner Jennifer Holliday Returns to Cast of Broadway's Chicago June 9 by Andrew Gans

Drama Book Shop Will Celebrate 105th Birthday With Free Cookies From Schmackary's by Andrew Gans

Watch Javier MuÃ±oz, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Amanda Green Discuss Impact of Entertainment Community Fund by Andrew Gans

2022 Tony Nominee Jeannette Bayardelle Will Be Commencement Speaker at Hunter College by Andrew Gans

Mrs. Warren's Profession, Starring Karen Ziemba, Robert Cuccioli, Alvin Keith, Will Stream by Andrew Gans

Dirty Dancing Will Return to London's West End in 2023 by Andrew Gans

West Side Story's Shereen Pimentel Is Part of Free, Outdoor MasterVoices Concert June 8 by Andrew Gans

Tina"The Tina Turner Musical Will Close on Broadway This Fall by Andrew Gans

Tim Rice and Stuart Brayson's From Here to Eternity Musical Will Be Revived in London by Andrew Gans

Dear Evan Hansen Sets Closing Date on Broadway by Andrew Gans

Bryan Cranston, Cynthia Erivo, Ruthie Ann Miles, Bernadette Peters, More Are 2022 Tony Awards Presenters by Andrew Gans

The Orchard, Starring Mikhail Baryshnikov and Jessica Hecht, Begins Previews June 7 by Andrew Gans

Lineup Set for Jamie deRoy & Friends, Benefiting Entertainment Community Fund by Andrew Gans

Watch Aladdin's Michael James Scott Perform National Anthem to Help Kick Off the Special Olympics by Andrew Gans

Cast Complete for New The Parent Trap-Inspired Musical Identical by Andrew Gans

76th Annual Theatre World Awards, Honoring Sharon D Clarke, Patrick J. Adams, Jaquel Spivey, More, Presented June 6 by Andrew Gans

Brian Stokes Mitchell Will Offer Songs and Stories at Feinstein's/54 Below by Andrew Gans

Bianca MarroquÃn Will Return to Broadway's Chicago by Andrew Gans