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Friday, July 31, 2026

This Phantom of the Opera Sequel Audiobook Will Feature Tons of Broadway Favorites by Logan Culwell-Block

Jordan Donica, Sierra Boggess, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and more will play roles in Erin A. Craig's follow-up to the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:41AM[SHARE]

Photos: KayCee Stroh Hits the Rehearsal Room for High School Musical by Logan Culwell-Block

The original High School Musical film favorite is Ms. Darbus in a new U.K. stage production of the Disney musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM[SHARE]

Boy George Pulls Out of West End Jesus Christ Superstar After Controversial Song Release by Logan Culwell-Block

The pop icon's latest track has drawn criticism for being created with AI and anti-Palestine rhetoric.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:40AM[SHARE]

Thursday, July 30, 2026

Joey McIntyre, Lesli Margherita Will Lead Radio Galaxy in California by Logan Culwell-Block

The new play from Michèle Aldin Kushner will bow at The Wallis in Beverly Hills.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:04PM[SHARE]

Illustrious Blacks Immersive Nightlife Show Beyond the Stardust Will Perform at Honcho by Logan Culwell-Block

The Pittsburgh-based queer collective hosts an outdoor music festival every summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:43PM[SHARE]

Frank Murdocco Queer Thriller Sublimation Will Premiere at Edinburgh Fringe by Logan Culwell-Block

Tony nominee Maria Dizzia will also appear in the new play from the A Little Treat playwright and star.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:22PM[SHARE]

Alaska and J. Harrison Ghee Will Lead Oh, Mary! on Tour by Logan Culwell-Block

Tony winner Ghee will become the first actor in the Cole Escola comedy to play both Mary and Mary's Husband.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:01AM[SHARE]

Micaela Diamond, Will Pullen Board Broadway's Awake and Sing! Revival by Logan Culwell-Block

Manhattan Theatre Club is bringing the Clifford Odets play back to Broadway at the Friedman Theatre this winter.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:37AM[SHARE]

See Who's Joining Daniel Krikler in World Premiere The Pianist Musical by Logan Culwell-Block

Written and directed by Thom Southerland, the play is headed for London's Park Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:17AM[SHARE]

Girl From the North Country Now Released for Licensing by Music Theatre International by Logan Culwell-Block

The Bob Dylan musical played a Broadway run in 2020, and aired a filmed performance on PBS.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:59AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Mae West Musical Come Up and See Me Sometime Plans NYC Industry Presentations by Logan Culwell-Block

Carla R. Stewart, Natalie Joy Johnson, and Petralina Rae are leading the cast of the Don Mongitore-Kevin Smith Kirkwood musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:34PM[SHARE]

Get a 1st Look at The Girl on the Train at Houston's Alley Theatre by Logan Culwell-Block

Rachel Wagstaff and Duncan Abel's stage play of the Paula Hawkins novel runs through August 30 at the Texas company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:33PM[SHARE]

Marcia Milgrom Dodge Joins Creative Team for Rutka Musical, Now Titled Someday Soon by Logan Culwell-Block

The indie-rock musical version of Rutka Laskier's Holocaust-era diary made its world premiere in 2024 in Cincinnati.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:21PM[SHARE]

Adam Chanler-Berat, Tala Ashe, Conrad Ricamora, More Cast in Classic Stage Company Waiting for Lefty by Logan Culwell-Block

Steven Pasquale is making his directorial debut with the Off-Broadway staging of the Clifford Odets play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:17PM[SHARE]

The Big Chill Will Get East Hampton Staged Reading With Marisa Tomei, Matthew Broderick, More by Logan Culwell-Block

The reading of the 1983 film will benefit The Center at West Park.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:29PM[SHARE]

Casting Director Duncan Stewart Launches Independent Casting Agency Define by Logan Culwell-Block

Stewart has cast Joe Turner's Come and Gone, Hadestown, Chicago, and more on Broadway and beyond.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:04PM[SHARE]

This Year's Springboard to Design Program Broke Records by Logan Culwell-Block

The annual program provides tuition-free design mentorship and education to students in underrepresented communities.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02PM[SHARE]

Alan Cumming, Ewan McGregor Will Star in World Premiere Stage Adaptation of Supernova Film by Logan Culwell-Block

The 2020 Harry Macqueen movie adaptation will debut at Scotland's Pitlochry Festival Theatre in 2027.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:59AM[SHARE]

Operation Mincemeat Finds Full Casting for North American Tour by Logan Culwell-Block

Mariah Copeland, Katie Kleiger, Luke Antony Neville, Erin Ramirez, and Jake Bentley Young will bring the musical across the U.S.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:34AM[SHARE]

Once Songwriter Glen Hansard Dies at 56 Following Motorcycle Crash by Logan Culwell-Block

Mr. Hansard was an Oscar winner for the iconic Once song "Falling Slowly."

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:56AM[SHARE]

Monday, July 27, 2026

Purple Rain Stage Musical Sets 2027 Broadway Debut With New Director, Book by Logan Culwell-Block

Saheem Ali is now at the helm of the Prince musical, which is also getting a new book by Peter Duchan.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:59AM[SHARE]

Choreographer Hope Clarke Dies at 85 by Logan Culwell-Block

Ms. Clarke was a Tony nominee for choreographing Jelly's Last Jam.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:48AM[SHARE]

Russell Daniels Will Join Titaníque on Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

The Ginger Twinsies star will return to the role of Ruth Dewitt Bukater after playing the part during the musical's Off-Broadway bow.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:31AM[SHARE]

Friday, July 24, 2026

Stranger Things: The First Shadow Will Become a Graphic Novel by Logan Culwell-Block

The stage prequel to the Netflix series currently playing Broadway and London's West End was also filmed live on stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:56PM[SHARE]

Jaime Lozano-Florencia Cuenca Musical Él y Ella Sets Developmental Workshop With Drama Club by Logan Culwell-Block

The Maine workshop will precede a free performance in NYC at Lincoln Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:27AM[SHARE]

Photos: The Cole Escola Administration Swears In at Oh, Mary! in London by Logan Culwell-Block

Escola is reprising their Tony-winning performance on stage and screen.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:19AM[SHARE]

Broadway Dolly and Mame Anne C. Russell Dies at 103 by Logan Culwell-Block

Becoming a philanthropist later in life, Ms. Russell had the rare distinction of playing both Jerry Herman leading ladies on the stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:16AM[SHARE]

Thursday, July 23, 2026