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Thursday, July 8, 2021

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]

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

The eight-week series will be held at the restaurant Calissa in Water Mill, New York.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:34AM[SHARE]

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

Registration is now open for the event, raising funds for those affected by HIV/AIDS, COVID-19, and other critical illnesses.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:56AM[SHARE]

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

The film arrives in theatres in November.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:33AM[SHARE]

London Return of Pretty Woman: The Musical Begins July 8 by Andrew Gans

The musical, based on the blockbuster film of the same name, reopens at a different venue: the Savoy Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Jackie Hoffman-Led Fruma-Sarah (Waiting in the Wings) Opens Off-Broadway July 8 by Andrew Gans

Set during a community theatre production of Fiddler on the Roof, the limited engagement plays at the cell.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Checking In With… The Phantom of the Opera's Janinah Burnett by Andrew Gans

"We must shed our collective cloaks of that which seems comfortable or traditional and step into the garden of possibility and abundance."

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, July 7, 2021

Stars in the House Celebrates Disney on Broadway With Michael James Scott, Ashley Brown, More July 7 by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM[SHARE]

Disney Stars Will Sing Disney Hits in Live at The New Am: A Benefit Concert for The Actors Fund by Andrew Gans

Four in-person performances will be presented at Broadway's New Amsterdam Theatre beginning July 22.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:34AM[SHARE]

Tuesday, July 6, 2021

Ethan Slater, Phillip Boykin, Christy Altomare, More Will Perform at Virtual Theatre World Awards Ceremony by Andrew Gans

The awards will honor Tony-winning Broadway favorites Patti LuPone, Audra McDonald, and André De Shields.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:55PM[SHARE]

Gender-Swapped Company Revival, Starring Katrina Lenk and Patti LuPone, Will Return to Broadway Earlier Than Expected by Andrew Gans

Most of the cast will return to the roles they were playing when previews began prior to the pandemic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:20AM[SHARE]

Jamie Ballard Will Return to Title Role When London's Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Reopens by Andrew Gans

Both parts of the award-winning production will resume performances at the Palace this fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:37AM[SHARE]

Pascale Armand, Jacob Ming-Trent, Kyle Scatliffe, Susan Kelechi Watson, More Star in Merry Wives Beginning July 6 by Andrew Gans

Shakespeare in the Park returns to the Public's Delacorte Theater with the Jocelyn Bioh adaptation of the Shakespeare classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Friday, July 2, 2021

The Tank's Summer Season Includes Audio-Visual Experience Samuel and Site-Specific Botte di Ferro by Andrew Gans

Carolyn Mignini, Jess M. Barbagallo, Morgan McGuire, Layla M. Khoushnoudi, and more will be part of the season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:51AM[SHARE]

Ethan Slater, Josh Breckenridge, Christy Altomare, More Set for Free Outdoor Broadway Buskers Concert Series by Andrew Gans

The summer series, held at the Broadway Plaza, is hosted by Ben Cameron.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:56AM[SHARE]

Thursday, July 1, 2021

Theater for the New City's Free Critical Care, or Rehearsals for a Nurse Musical Will Tour 5 Boroughs by Andrew Gans

Crystal Field and Joseph Vernon Banks' musical will play parks, playgrounds, and closed-off streets beginning July 31.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:07PM[SHARE]

Cast Complete for London Return of Come From Away by Andrew Gans

Performances resume July 22 at the Phoenix Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM[SHARE]

Jackie Hoffman Stars in Fruma-Sarah (Waiting in the Wings) Starting July 1 by Andrew Gans

Set during a community theatre production of Fiddler on the Roof, the limited engagement plays Off-Broadway's the cell.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

The Prince of Egypt Resumes Performances at London's Dominion Theatre July 1 by Andrew Gans

The first two months of performances take place with social distancing.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, June 30, 2021

National Tour of Heidi Schreck's What the Constitution Means to Me Will Resume in September by Andrew Gans

Cassie Beck will star in the Tony-nominated, Pulitzer Prize finalist play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:05PM[SHARE]

Trevor Musical Announces National Virtual Casting Call by Andrew Gans

The production, which will play Stage 42 this fall, is searching for 12"16-year-old actors to play leading and featured roles.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM[SHARE]

Donmar Warehouse Reopening Season Will Include Marys Seacole, Force Majeure, Henry V, More by Andrew Gans

Among the actors set to be part of the season: Rory Kinnear, Kit Harington, Abigail Weinstock, and Richard Katz.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM[SHARE]

Get a Sneak Peek of Upcoming Episode of Central Park, Featuring Leslie Odom Jr. by Andrew Gans

The Apple TV+ musical comedy also features the voices of Josh Gad, Daveed Diggs, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Kathryn Hahn, Tituss Burgess, and Stanley Tucci.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:00AM[SHARE]

Tuesday, June 29, 2021

Monday, June 28, 2021

Vanessa Kirby Will Join Hugh Jackman and Laura Dern in The Son Film by Andrew Gans

The screen version of Florian Zeller's drama is, like the film The Father, adapted by the playwright and Christopher Hampton.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM[SHARE]

Harry Connick Jr. Will Play Daddy Warbucks in NBC's Annie Live! by Andrew Gans

A nationwide search continues for a young actor to play the title role.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:28AM[SHARE]

Saturday, June 26, 2021

Stars in the House Celebrates Pride With Encore Stream of Concert for America, Featuring Alan Cumming, Wilson Cruz, Jane Lynch, More by Andrew Gans

The 2017 concert was filmed at San Francisco's Curran Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

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All stories by Andrew Gans on BroadwayStars

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

London Return of Pretty Woman: The Musical Begins July 8 by Andrew Gans

Jackie Hoffman-Led Fruma-Sarah (Waiting in the Wings) Opens Off-Broadway July 8 by Andrew Gans

Checking In With… The Phantom of the Opera's Janinah Burnett by Andrew Gans

Stars in the House Celebrates Disney on Broadway With Michael James Scott, Ashley Brown, More July 7 by Andrew Gans

Disney Stars Will Sing Disney Hits in Live at The New Am: A Benefit Concert for The Actors Fund by Andrew Gans

Ethan Slater, Phillip Boykin, Christy Altomare, More Will Perform at Virtual Theatre World Awards Ceremony by Andrew Gans

Gender-Swapped Company Revival, Starring Katrina Lenk and Patti LuPone, Will Return to Broadway Earlier Than Expected by Andrew Gans

Jamie Ballard Will Return to Title Role When London's Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Reopens by Andrew Gans

Pascale Armand, Jacob Ming-Trent, Kyle Scatliffe, Susan Kelechi Watson, More Star in Merry Wives Beginning July 6 by Andrew Gans

The Tank's Summer Season Includes Audio-Visual Experience Samuel and Site-Specific Botte di Ferro by Andrew Gans

Ethan Slater, Josh Breckenridge, Christy Altomare, More Set for Free Outdoor Broadway Buskers Concert Series by Andrew Gans

Theater for the New City's Free Critical Care, or Rehearsals for a Nurse Musical Will Tour 5 Boroughs by Andrew Gans

Cast Complete for London Return of Come From Away by Andrew Gans

Jackie Hoffman Stars in Fruma-Sarah (Waiting in the Wings) Starting July 1 by Andrew Gans

The Prince of Egypt Resumes Performances at London's Dominion Theatre July 1 by Andrew Gans

National Tour of Heidi Schreck's What the Constitution Means to Me Will Resume in September by Andrew Gans

Trevor Musical Announces National Virtual Casting Call by Andrew Gans

Donmar Warehouse Reopening Season Will Include Marys Seacole, Force Majeure, Henry V, More by Andrew Gans

Get a Sneak Peek of Upcoming Episode of Central Park, Featuring Leslie Odom Jr. by Andrew Gans

Urban Stages Will Reopen Its Doors in July With Charmed Life by Andrew Gans

Brenda Braxton Guest Hosts Stars in the House June 29 by Andrew Gans

Plaza Suite, Starring Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker, Sets New Broadway Dates by Andrew Gans

Nikiya Mathis Will Star in Whitney White's Semblance at New York Theatre Workshop by Andrew Gans

Checking In With… A Strange Loop Star Larry Owens by Andrew Gans

Vanessa Kirby Will Join Hugh Jackman and Laura Dern in The Son Film by Andrew Gans

Harry Connick Jr. Will Play Daddy Warbucks in NBC's Annie Live! by Andrew Gans

Stars in the House Celebrates Pride With Encore Stream of Concert for America, Featuring Alan Cumming, Wilson Cruz, Jane Lynch, More by Andrew Gans