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Thursday, July 15, 2021

NaTasha Yvette Williams, Cleo King, More Will Join Norm Lewis and Michael Urie in Broadway's Chicken & Biscuits by Andrew Gans

Douglas Lyons' play makes its Broadway premiere this fall at the Circle in the Square Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:40PM[SHARE]

Struggling California Theatres to Receive $50 Million in Immediate Funding by Andrew Gans

The financial aid, part of the 2021"2022 state budget, will help theatres with 99 seats or less.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:59AM[SHARE]

Checking In With… On Your Feet! Star Mauricio MartÃnez by Andrew Gans

The actor returns to Feinstein's/54 later this month with a brand-new show entitled Back on 54th Street.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Thom Sesma, Ali Ewoldt, More Star in Stream of A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder Starting July 15 by Andrew Gans

Lea Salonga hosts the stream, presented by CollaborAzian, a gathering of Asian-American and Pacific Islander artists responding to the rise of anti-Asian bias, prejudice, and hate.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, July 14, 2021

WP Theater's 2021"2022 Season to Feature Works by Monica Bill Barnes, Rebecca Martinez, Charly Evon Simpson, More by Andrew Gans

The WP Theater 2022 Pipeline Festival will also showcase five new plays from the next generation of women+ theatremakers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:06PM[SHARE]

Pop Musical & Juliet Sets Reopening Date at London's Shaftesbury Theatre by Andrew Gans

Miriam-Teak Lee will return to her Olivier-winning role as Juliet.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:51AM[SHARE]

KPOP to Play Pre-Broadway Engagement at Virginia's Signature Theatre; Full Season Under New Leadership Announced by Andrew Gans

Matthew Gardiner has been named the new artistic director of the regional theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:40AM[SHARE]

Cast Complete for The Muny's The Sound of Music, Starring Kate Rockwell, Michael Hayden, Bryonha Marie Parham by Andrew Gans

Performances begin at the St. Louis venue August 3.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:59AM[SHARE]

Charmed Life Opens at Off-Broadway's Urban Stages July 14 by Andrew Gans

Vincent Scott directs Lori Brown Mirabal's play with music.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Tuesday, July 13, 2021

New York City Center Will Welcome Audiences Back in October; 2021"2022 Season Announced by Andrew Gans

The previously announced Encores! series includes The Tap Dance Kid, The Life, and Into the Woods.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:37PM[SHARE]

New York City Center Will Welcome Audiences Back in October; 2021-2022 Season Announced by Andrew Gans

The previously announced Encores! series includes The Tap Dance Kid, The Life, and Into the Woods.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:37PM[SHARE]

Jackie Hoffman, Mo Rocca, Ann Harada, More Will Star in Douglas Carter Beane's Fairycakes Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

The playwright will also direct the comedy at the Greenwich House Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:20AM[SHARE]

Cast Complete for West End Return of Tom Stoppard's Leopoldstadt by Andrew Gans

Patrick Marber directs the 12-week run of the Olivier-winning drama.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM[SHARE]

Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michaela Coel, Mark Strong, More Lead New Titles on National Theatre at Home Streaming Platform by Andrew Gans

Among the productions: Ejiofor in Everyman and Coel's Chewing Gum Dreams.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM[SHARE]

Cast Complete for The Muny's Smokey Joe's Cafe by Andrew Gans

The hit musical revue kicks off the summer season at the St. Louis venue July 26.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:59AM[SHARE]

Monday, July 12, 2021

The Book of Moron Will Play Off-Broadway's SoHo Playhouse by Andrew Gans

Performances of Robert Dubac's comedy begin in August.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:58PM[SHARE]

Sleep No More Will Reopen Off-Broadway This Fall by Andrew Gans

Performances will begin in October at The McKittrick Hotel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:27AM[SHARE]

London's Prince of Egypt Suspends Performances Through July 20 by Andrew Gans

The production had resumed at the West End's Dominion Theatre July 1.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:45AM[SHARE]

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Begins London Palladium Engagement July 12 by Andrew Gans

Laurence Connor directs the family-friendly Andrew Lloyd Webber-Tim Rice musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Sunday, July 11, 2021

Virtual Theatre World Awards Ceremony, Honoring Patti LuPone, Audra McDonald, and André De Shields, Presented July 11 by Andrew Gans

Among those performing are Ethan Slater, Phillip Boykin, and Christy Altomare.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Saturday, July 10, 2021

Stars in the House Celebrates Women of Forbidden Broadway July 10 With Guest Host Christine Pedi by Andrew Gans

Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefits The Actors Fund.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Friday, July 9, 2021

Stars in the House Welcomes Beth Leavel, Lilli Cooper, More July 9 by Andrew Gans

Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefits The Actors Fund.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:43AM[SHARE]

Watch Sutton Foster Sing and Tap in New Video for London Revival of Anything Goes by Andrew Gans

The Kathleen Marshall-helmed revival begins previews July 23 at the Barbican.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM[SHARE]

Wicked Concert Celebration Will Premiere on PBS in August by Andrew Gans

Baayork Lee will direct the tribute to the Stephen Schwartz score.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:28AM[SHARE]

Listen to Cynthia Erivo's 'Day Off,' 2nd Single From Her Debut Album by Andrew Gans

Ch. 1 Vs. 1 is due September 17 from Verve Records.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:50AM[SHARE]

Urban Stages Reopens Its Doors July 9 With Charmed Life by Andrew Gans

Vincent Scott directs Lori Brown Mirabal's play with music.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Thursday, July 8, 2021

Stars in the House Celebrates Sunday in the Park With George July 8 With Bernadette Peters and James Lapine by Andrew Gans

Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefits The Actors Fund.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:43PM[SHARE]

Audra McDonald, Kelli O'Hara, Brian Stokes Mitchell, More Set for In-Person Stars in the House Town Hall Event by Andrew Gans

Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefiting The Actors Fund presents its first ticketed fundraiser.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:53AM[SHARE]

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All stories by Andrew Gans on BroadwayStars

NaTasha Yvette Williams, Cleo King, More Will Join Norm Lewis and Michael Urie in Broadway's Chicken & Biscuits by Andrew Gans

Struggling California Theatres to Receive $50 Million in Immediate Funding by Andrew Gans

Checking In With… On Your Feet! Star Mauricio MartÃ­nez by Andrew Gans

Thom Sesma, Ali Ewoldt, More Star in Stream of A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder Starting July 15 by Andrew Gans

WP Theater's 2021"2022 Season to Feature Works by Monica Bill Barnes, Rebecca Martinez, Charly Evon Simpson, More by Andrew Gans

Pop Musical & Juliet Sets Reopening Date at London's Shaftesbury Theatre by Andrew Gans

KPOP to Play Pre-Broadway Engagement at Virginia's Signature Theatre; Full Season Under New Leadership Announced by Andrew Gans

Cast Complete for The Muny's The Sound of Music, Starring Kate Rockwell, Michael Hayden, Bryonha Marie Parham by Andrew Gans

Charmed Life Opens at Off-Broadway's Urban Stages July 14 by Andrew Gans

New York City Center Will Welcome Audiences Back in October; 2021"2022 Season Announced by Andrew Gans

New York City Center Will Welcome Audiences Back in October; 2021-2022 Season Announced by Andrew Gans

Jackie Hoffman, Mo Rocca, Ann Harada, More Will Star in Douglas Carter Beane's Fairycakes Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Cast Complete for West End Return of Tom Stoppard's Leopoldstadt by Andrew Gans

Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michaela Coel, Mark Strong, More Lead New Titles on National Theatre at Home Streaming Platform by Andrew Gans

Cast Complete for The Muny's Smokey Joe's Cafe by Andrew Gans

The Book of Moron Will Play Off-Broadway's SoHo Playhouse by Andrew Gans

Sleep No More Will Reopen Off-Broadway This Fall by Andrew Gans

London's Prince of Egypt Suspends Performances Through July 20 by Andrew Gans

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Begins London Palladium Engagement July 12 by Andrew Gans

Virtual Theatre World Awards Ceremony, Honoring Patti LuPone, Audra McDonald, and André De Shields, Presented July 11 by Andrew Gans

Stars in the House Celebrates Women of Forbidden Broadway July 10 With Guest Host Christine Pedi by Andrew Gans

Stars in the House Welcomes Beth Leavel, Lilli Cooper, More July 9 by Andrew Gans

Watch Sutton Foster Sing and Tap in New Video for London Revival of Anything Goes by Andrew Gans

Wicked Concert Celebration Will Premiere on PBS in August by Andrew Gans

Listen to Cynthia Erivo's 'Day Off,' 2nd Single From Her Debut Album by Andrew Gans

Urban Stages Reopens Its Doors July 9 With Charmed Life by Andrew Gans

Stars in the House Celebrates Sunday in the Park With George July 8 With Bernadette Peters and James Lapine by Andrew Gans

Audra McDonald, Kelli O'Hara, Brian Stokes Mitchell, More Set for In-Person Stars in the House Town Hall Event by Andrew Gans

Tituss Burgess, Elizabeth Stanley, Lilli Cooper, More Set for Broadway Out East Concert Series by Andrew Gans

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS' Virtual 5K Returns in 2021 by Andrew Gans

Watch Magical Teaser for Disney's Encanto, Featuring Songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda by Andrew Gans

Checking In With… On Your Feet! Star Mauricio MartÃnez by Andrew Gans