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Friday, April 15, 2022

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]

Broadway-Aimed The Griswolds' Broadway Vacation to Have NYC Developmental Work Session by Andrew Gans

The new musical will make its debut this fall at Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre followed by an engagement at Houston's Theatre Under the Stars.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM[SHARE]

Watch Emotional Curtain Call From 1st Broadway Preview of Pulitzer-Winning Musical A Strange Loop by Andrew Gans

Director Stephen Brackett acknowledged the many Broadway debuts in the company, the importance of understudies, and the show's creator, who joined the cast on stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:33AM[SHARE]

Anika Larsen and Jose Llana Will Host Prospect Theater Company's Spring Gala by Andrew Gans

The evening will honor Lia Chang, Naima Kradjian, Leonard Majzlin, and Kenita R. Miller.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM[SHARE]

Checking In With… London Cabaret Star Omar Baroud by Andrew Gans

Baroud plays Clifford Bradshaw in the hit revival, recently the winner of seven Olivier Awards, including Best Musical Revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM[SHARE]

Thursday, April 14, 2022

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

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:54PM[SHARE]

Get a First Look at West End Debut of Frank Wildhorn's Bonnie and Clyde by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:33PM[SHARE]

Cast Complete for London The Seagull, Starring Game of Thrones' Emilia Clarke by Andrew Gans

Jamie Lloyd directs the production, heading to the West End's Harold Pinter Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36AM[SHARE]

Stars in the House Spotlights Matt Gould and Griffin Matthews' Witness Uganda Musical April 14 by Andrew Gans

Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley host the live-streamed series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM[SHARE]

Watch Highlights From Opening Night of Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman's Harmony Musical by Andrew Gans

Warren Carlyle directs and choreographs the musical about the Comedian Harmonists that officially opened April 13.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM[SHARE]

Brittney Mack, Troy Iwata, Marcy Harriell, More Are Part of April 14 Reading of New Musical Siren by Andrew Gans

Elena Araoz directs Dillon Feldman's new musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, April 13, 2022

Broadway's Aladdin Now Offering Airfare-Like RePrize Ticket Upgrade Program by Andrew Gans

Ticket buyers at certain performances will have the option to upgrade their seats for a different performance of the hit Disney musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:33PM[SHARE]

Broadway Backwards Will Return to In-Person Event in May at the New Amsterdam Theatre by Andrew Gans

The star-studded concert benefits Broadway Cares and New York City's LGBT Community Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24PM[SHARE]

Watch Highlights From London Revival of Stephen Sondheim's Anyone Can Whistle by Andrew Gans

Georgie Rankcom directs the Southwark Playhouse production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24PM[SHARE]

David Sabella, Natalie Douglas, Karen Mason, More Win 2022 MAC Awards by Andrew Gans

Lifetime Achievement Awards were presented to Chita Rivera and Marta Sanders.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM[SHARE]

Watch Aladdin's Don Darryl Rivera Pay Tribute to Gilbert Gottfried by Andrew Gans

The late Gottfried, a Broadway alum, indelibly voiced the character of Iago in the 1992 Disney animated film Aladdin.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM[SHARE]

Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman's Harmony Opens Off-Broadway April 13 by Andrew Gans

Warren Carlyle directs and choreographs the musical about the Comedian Harmonists.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM[SHARE]

Tuesday, April 12, 2022

Shakina Nayfack Will Host Free Broadway Earth Day Times Square Concert Featuring Beth Malone, Saint Aubyn, Arielle Jacobs, More by Andrew Gans

The Broadway Green Alliance's Earth Day events also include a Textile Drive to benefit Towels for Toto.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM[SHARE]

Rob Ashford Will Direct West End and Broadway-Aimed Sherlock Holmes by Andrew Gans

Akram Khan will choreograph Rachel Wagstaff and Duncan Abel's play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:24PM[SHARE]

Mikhail Baryshnikov and Jessica Hecht Will Star in The Orchard at Baryshnikov Arts Center by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:42PM[SHARE]

Manoel Felciano Will Join Broadway Cast of Dear Evan Hansen by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning musical continues at the Music Box Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM[SHARE]

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Musical to Launch U.K. and Ireland Tour by Andrew Gans

The tour follows a fall engagement at the Leeds Playhouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM[SHARE]

Baywatch Star Pamela Anderson Makes Broadway Debut in Chicago April 12 by Andrew Gans

The international hit musical also welcomes the return of Lana Gordon and Ryan Silverman.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM[SHARE]

Katie Webber Succeeds Jessica Rush in Broadway's Tina"The Tina Turner Musical April 12 by Andrew Gans

The hit musical about the Grammy-winning pop icon continues at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM[SHARE]

2022 MAC Awards Presented April 12; Lillias White, Norm Lewis, and André De Shields Among Nominees by Andrew Gans

Lifetime Achievement Awards will be presented to Chita Rivera and Marta Sanders.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM[SHARE]

Monday, April 11, 2022

Saturday, April 9, 2022

Frank Wildhorn Makes West End Debut as Bonnie and Clyde Begins Run April 9 by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM[SHARE]

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All stories by Andrew Gans on BroadwayStars

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

Broadway-Aimed The Griswolds' Broadway Vacation to Have NYC Developmental Work Session by Andrew Gans

Watch Emotional Curtain Call From 1st Broadway Preview of Pulitzer-Winning Musical A Strange Loop by Andrew Gans

Anika Larsen and Jose Llana Will Host Prospect Theater Company's Spring Gala by Andrew Gans

Checking In With… London Cabaret Star Omar Baroud by Andrew Gans

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

Get a First Look at West End Debut of Frank Wildhorn's Bonnie and Clyde by Andrew Gans

Cast Complete for London The Seagull, Starring Game of Thrones' Emilia Clarke by Andrew Gans

Stars in the House Spotlights Matt Gould and Griffin Matthews' Witness Uganda Musical April 14 by Andrew Gans

Watch Highlights From Opening Night of Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman's Harmony Musical by Andrew Gans

Brittney Mack, Troy Iwata, Marcy Harriell, More Are Part of April 14 Reading of New Musical Siren by Andrew Gans

Broadway's Aladdin Now Offering Airfare-Like RePrize Ticket Upgrade Program by Andrew Gans

Broadway Backwards Will Return to In-Person Event in May at the New Amsterdam Theatre by Andrew Gans

Watch Highlights From London Revival of Stephen Sondheim's Anyone Can Whistle by Andrew Gans

David Sabella, Natalie Douglas, Karen Mason, More Win 2022 MAC Awards by Andrew Gans

Watch Aladdin's Don Darryl Rivera Pay Tribute to Gilbert Gottfried by Andrew Gans

Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman's Harmony Opens Off-Broadway April 13 by Andrew Gans

Shakina Nayfack Will Host Free Broadway Earth Day Times Square Concert Featuring Beth Malone, Saint Aubyn, Arielle Jacobs, More by Andrew Gans

Rob Ashford Will Direct West End and Broadway-Aimed Sherlock Holmes by Andrew Gans

Mikhail Baryshnikov and Jessica Hecht Will Star in The Orchard at Baryshnikov Arts Center by Andrew Gans

Manoel Felciano Will Join Broadway Cast of Dear Evan Hansen by Andrew Gans

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Musical to Launch U.K. and Ireland Tour by Andrew Gans

Baywatch Star Pamela Anderson Makes Broadway Debut in Chicago April 12 by Andrew Gans

Katie Webber Succeeds Jessica Rush in Broadway's Tina"The Tina Turner Musical April 12 by Andrew Gans

2022 MAC Awards Presented April 12; Lillias White, Norm Lewis, and André De Shields Among Nominees by Andrew Gans

Spring Awakening's Skylar Astin Will Be Seymour in Off-Broadway's Little Shop of Horrors by Andrew Gans

Watch Darlesia Cearcy and Wilson Jermaine Heredia Rock Out in Scenes From Next to Normal by Andrew Gans

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

Original Cats Star Ken Page Will Revisit Broadway Career and More at Feinstein's/54 Below by Andrew Gans

Watch Official Show Trailer for Olivier-Winning Cabaret Revival by Andrew Gans

Frank Wildhorn Makes West End Debut as Bonnie and Clyde Begins Run April 9 by Andrew Gans