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Wednesday, April 27, 2022

Lauren Ambrose Will Star in Reading of David Adjmi Comedy Marie Antoinette by Andrew Gans

Michael Kevin Baldwin will direct the evening at Connecticut's Sharon Playhouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:37PM[SHARE]

Meryl Streep, James Earl Jones, Mandy Patinkin, More Featured in PBS' Joe Papp in 5 Acts by Andrew Gans

The American Masters presentation will premiere in June.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:03PM[SHARE]

Watch Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends Rehearse for Upcoming London Concert Celebration by Andrew Gans

Cameron Mackintosh's tribute to the late composer-lyricist will feature Bernadette Peters, Judi Dench, Michael Ball, Clive Rowe, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:36PM[SHARE]

Talia Suskauer, Cleavant Derricks, James D. Gish, More Will Fly Into Broadway's Wicked by Andrew Gans

The international hit musical continues at the Gershwin Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM[SHARE]

Wilson Cruz Will Be Honored at 33rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York by Andrew Gans

The ceremony will also feature Pulitzer Prize-winning A Strange Loop creator Michael R. Jackson.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, April 26, 2022

See New Production Photos of Pamela Anderson as Roxie Hart in Broadway's Chicago by Andrew Gans

The international hit musical also stars Lana Gordon and Brenda Braxton.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:20PM[SHARE]

Six: Teen Edition Available for Licensing in U.K. and Ireland by Andrew Gans

Amateur school groups can now perform the international hit musical penned by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:04PM[SHARE]

Nominees for 71st Annual Outer Critics Circle Awards Announced by Andrew Gans

The Broadway production of The Lehman Trilogy received nine nominations, while the Off-Broadway musicals Harmony and Kimberly Akimbo earned eight nods each.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:37AM[SHARE]

Elf Musical Will Return to London's West End by Andrew Gans

Philip Wm. McKinley will direct the production based on the 2003 film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM[SHARE]
Monday, April 25, 2022

Original Nine Star Karen Akers Makes Solo Birdland Debut April 25 With Water Under the Bridge by Andrew Gans

Expect songs by Craig Carnelia, Maury Yeston, Edith Piaf, and Stephen Sondheim.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM[SHARE]

Free Broadway's Future Songbook Series Spotlights Songs of Danny Ursetti and Lauren Taslitz April 25 by Andrew Gans

Producer John Znidarsic hosts the concert evening at the New York Public Library.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM[SHARE]
Sunday, April 24, 2022

Off-Broadway Premiere of Charles Gluck's Our Brother's Son Begins April 24 by Andrew Gans

David Alpert directs the limited engagement at the Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM[SHARE]
Saturday, April 23, 2022

Shakina Nayfack and Nathan Lee Graham Host Free Broadway Earth Day Times Square Concert April 23 by Andrew Gans

The Broadway Green Alliance's Earth Day event features Saint Aubyn, Brittney Johnson, Arielle Jacobs, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM[SHARE]

Darius de Haas, Crystal Monee Hall, More Offer The Songs and Soul of Sam Cooke April 23-25 by Andrew Gans

De Haas also penned the concert for 92Y's Lyrics & Lyricists series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM[SHARE]
Friday, April 22, 2022

Sally-Ann Triplett, Joe Caffrey, Luke Baker, More Will Star in Curve's Billy Elliot the Musical by Andrew Gans

Nikolai Foster will direct the summer production at the Leicester venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM[SHARE]
Thursday, April 21, 2022

Checking In With… Company Star Matt Doyle by Andrew Gans

Doyle shares his favorite memory of Stephen Sondheim, how he tackles the tongue-twisting "Getting Married Today" each night, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, April 20, 2022

Huntington World Premiere of Kirsten Greenidge's Our Daughters, Like Pillars Opens April 20 by Andrew Gans

Kimberly Senior directs at the Boston theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, April 19, 2022

Korean Production of Maury Yeston and Arthur Kopit's Phantom Starring K-Pop Artist Kyuhyun Will Screen in the U.S. by Andrew Gans

The screenings will be presented in Korean with English subtitles.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:33PM[SHARE]

An American Tail Stage Musical is Part of Children's Theatre Company's 2022-2023 Season by Andrew Gans

The musical based on the animated film features a book and lyrics by Band's Visit writer Itamar Moses and a score by Michael Mahler and Alan Schmuckler.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM[SHARE]

Schele Williams Will Direct Mandela Musical for Young Vic, Part of 2022 Summer-Autumn Season by Andrew Gans

The season will also include Ivo van Hove's production of Édouard Louis' Who Killed My Father, Sonali Bhattacharyya's Chasing Hares, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM[SHARE]

Sara Bareilles' Waitress Begins Engagement in Charlotte April 19; Stephanie Torns Stars by Andrew Gans

The Tony-nominated musical is based on the 2007 film by Adrienne Shelly.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM[SHARE]

Frank Wildhorn Makes West End Debut With Bonnie and Clyde, Opening April 19 by Andrew Gans

Frances Mayli McCann and Jordan Luke Gage star in the title roles of the musical, which opened on Broadway in 2011.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM[SHARE]

Anthony Rapp Reprises Without You Solo Show in NYC Starting April 19 by Andrew Gans

The original Rent star takes audiences behind the scenes of the creation of the Tony-winning Jonathan Larson musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM[SHARE]

Zachary Quinto, Calista Flockhart, Graham Phillips, Aimee Carrero Star in Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Beginning April 19 by Andrew Gans

Gordon Greenberg directs the Edward Albee classic at California's Geffen Playhouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM[SHARE]
Monday, April 18, 2022

York Theatre Company Will Present Benefit Concert With Marilyn Maye by Andrew Gans

The evening will feature Tedd Firth on piano.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:33PM[SHARE]

See Who's Joining Jersey Boys Star Jarrod Spector in Seattle Rep's Jaws Behind-the-Scenes Musical Bruce by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:33PM[SHARE]

Patti LuPone Will Choose"and Sing"Songs From a Hat at Lincoln Center Theater Gala by Andrew Gans

The two-time Tony winner will be accompanied by musical director Joseph Thalken.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:03PM[SHARE]

Stars in the House Celebrates New York Pops April 18 With Nikki M. James, Steven Reineke, and Stephanie D'Abruzzo by Andrew Gans

Patti Murin guest hosts Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's live-streamed series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM[SHARE]
Saturday, April 16, 2022

Gretchen Mol and Tim Blake Nelson Star in Benefit Reading of The Scarlet Letter April 16 by Andrew Gans

Andrus Nichols directs Kate Hamill's adaptation of the Nathaniel Hawthorne novel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM[SHARE]
Friday, April 15, 2022

Veteran Casting Director Jay Binder Dies at 71 by Andrew Gans

Mr. Binder spent decades casting such Tony-winning Broadway hits as The Lion King, Lost in Yonkers, and A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:42PM[SHARE]

Broadway League Extends Mask Requirement for All Broadway Theatres by Andrew Gans

Many Broadway theatres, however, will not check vaccination status after April 30.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM[SHARE]
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