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Tuesday, April 16, 2024

How Do They Make it Rain On Stage in The Notebook? by Logan Culwell-Block

We talk to scenic designer Brett J. Banakis about one of the most extensive stage rain systems yet devised.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:36PM[SHARE]

Broadway Grosses Analysis: Eddie Redmayne, Gayle Rankin-Led Cabaret Revival Joins the Top 5 by Logan Culwell-Block

The Olivier-winning production of the John Kander, Fred Ebb, and Joe Masteroff musical is becoming one of Broadway's hottest tickets.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM[SHARE]

Andréa Burns, Colin Hanlon, More to Star in Industry Reading of New Tim Pinckney Play A Prehistoric Ritual by Logan Culwell-Block

Peter Flynn is directing the new work.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM[SHARE]

The Shark Is Broken Will Be Licensed by Broadway Licensing Global by Logan Culwell-Block

The behind-the-scenes Jaws comedy, written by Ian Shaw and Joseph Nixon, made its Broadway debut last year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM[SHARE]

Watch: Alex Finke Sings 'Across America' From U.S. Premiere of Ride at The Old Globe by Logan Culwell-Block

Can Annie Londonderry ride a bicycle around the world? She intends to find out in this new musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM[SHARE]

Ambassador Theatre Group Rebrands as ATG Entertainment by Logan Culwell-Block

The U.K.-based group operates Broadway's Hudson and Lyric Theatres and produces a number of Broadway and West End shows.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:18AM[SHARE]

Jordan Dobson, Olivia Puckett, Mason Reeves Star in Signature Theatre Hair Beginning April 16 by Logan Culwell-Block

Matthew Gardiner is directing the '60s rock musical at the D.C.-area theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM[SHARE]

New York Premiere of Suzan Lori-Parks' Sally & Tom Opens Off-Broadway April 16 by Logan Culwell-Block

Sheria Irving and Gabriel Ebert lead the company of the Public Theater production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM[SHARE]

Monday, April 15, 2024

Nathan Lane, Jennifer Hudson, Billy Eichner, More to Perform in Hollywood Bowl The Lion King Live-to-Film Concert by Logan Culwell-Block

The evening will mark the 30th anniversary of the original animated film while also celebrating its long-running stage musical adaptation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:48PM[SHARE]

Mark Ruffalo, Jessica Hecht Will Star in Ironweed at Brooklyn Academy of Music by Logan Culwell-Block

The one-night-only event will preview a new play adapted from William Kennedy's Pulitzer-winning novel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM[SHARE]

West End Mrs. Doubtfire to Welcome New Cast Members by Logan Culwell-Block

Gabriel Vick is continuing his performance as Daniel Hillard as the London run of the musical enters its second year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM[SHARE]

Watch: Sunset Boulevard, Next to Normal, Guys and Dolls, Michael R. Jackson, More Perform at 2024 Olivier Awards by Logan Culwell-Block

The Broadway-bound minimalist revival of Sunset Boulevard was the top winner at London's theatre honors April 14.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM[SHARE]

Anika Noni Rose, Gavin Creel, Lea Salonga, More Get Miscast for MCC Theater April 15 by Logan Culwell-Block

The annual concert event inviting Broadway favorites to step outside of their usual type will stream following the live show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM[SHARE]

Kristin Chenoweth Headlines Broadway Benefit Concert for Roundabout Theatre Company April 15 by Logan Culwell-Block

Jane Krakowski, Vanessa Williams, and more join the Tony winner to honor late Roundabout Artistic Director Todd Haimes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM[SHARE]

Sunday, April 14, 2024

Brooklyn Laundry Completes Extended World Premiere Off-Broadway April 14 by Logan Culwell-Block

Cecily Strong and David Zayas co-star in the new work from Doubt playwright John Patrick Shanley.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM[SHARE]

Saturday, April 13, 2024

Join Broadway's The Who's Tommy for a 2-Show Day as Lily Kren Takes Over Playbill's Instagram April 13 by Logan Culwell-Block

Kren is currently making her Broadway debut in the ensemble of the new revival at the Nederlander Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM[SHARE]

Friday, April 12, 2024

Revised Unsinkable Molly Brown Musical Released for Licensing by Logan Culwell-Block

Music Theatre International is ready to let theatre companies tackle Dick Scanlan's updated version of the Meredith Willson musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:12PM[SHARE]

London Rodgers and Hammerstein Anniversary Concert to Release Live Album by Logan Culwell-Block

Audra McDonald, Julian Ovenden, Marisha Wallace, and Patrick Wilson are among the 2023 concert's starry line-up celebrating the Oklahoma! and South Pacific creators.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM[SHARE]

Olivier-Nominated Musical The Little Big Things to Stream via National Theatre at Home by Logan Culwell-Block

Based on the best-selling memoir by Henry Fraser, the musical features a score by Nick Butcher.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM[SHARE]

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' The Comeuppance Opens U.K. Premiere at London's Almeida April 12 by Logan Culwell-Block

The work made its world premiere Off-Broadway at Signature Theatre in 2023.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM[SHARE]

Thursday, April 11, 2024

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Majkin Holmquist's Stargazers Extends Off-Broadway World Premiere by Logan Culwell-Block

The Page 73 production will stay at the Connelly Theater a little longer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM[SHARE]

Report: There Is Backstage Tickling Between Daniel Radcliffe and Jonathan Groff at Merrily We Roll Along by Logan Culwell-Block

The Harry Potter star shares on Late Night With Seth Meyers how his Broadway co-star likes to mess with him moments before a dramatic scene.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM[SHARE]

Isaac Powell, Charlotte MacInnes, Ben Levi Ross to Lead World Premiere Gatsby Musical at American Repertory Theater by Logan Culwell-Block

The new musical features a score by Florence + The Machine's Florence Welch and Thomas Bartlett.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM[SHARE]

See Who's Joining Stephanie J. Block in London Kiss Me, Kate by Logan Culwell-Block

Bartlett Sher is directing the new revival of the Cole Porter musical at the Barbican Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM[SHARE]

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All stories by Logan Culwell-Block on BroadwayStars

How Do They Make it Rain On Stage in The Notebook? by Logan Culwell-Block

Broadway Grosses Analysis: Eddie Redmayne, Gayle Rankin-Led Cabaret Revival Joins the Top 5 by Logan Culwell-Block

Andréa Burns, Colin Hanlon, More to Star in Industry Reading of New Tim Pinckney Play A Prehistoric Ritual by Logan Culwell-Block

The Shark Is Broken Will Be Licensed by Broadway Licensing Global by Logan Culwell-Block

Watch: Alex Finke Sings 'Across America' From U.S. Premiere of Ride at The Old Globe by Logan Culwell-Block

Ambassador Theatre Group Rebrands as ATG Entertainment by Logan Culwell-Block

Jordan Dobson, Olivia Puckett, Mason Reeves Star in Signature Theatre Hair Beginning April 16 by Logan Culwell-Block

New York Premiere of Suzan Lori-Parks' Sally & Tom Opens Off-Broadway April 16 by Logan Culwell-Block

Nathan Lane, Jennifer Hudson, Billy Eichner, More to Perform in Hollywood Bowl The Lion King Live-to-Film Concert by Logan Culwell-Block

Mark Ruffalo, Jessica Hecht Will Star in Ironweed at Brooklyn Academy of Music by Logan Culwell-Block

West End Mrs. Doubtfire to Welcome New Cast Members by Logan Culwell-Block

Watch: Sunset Boulevard, Next to Normal, Guys and Dolls, Michael R. Jackson, More Perform at 2024 Olivier Awards by Logan Culwell-Block

Anika Noni Rose, Gavin Creel, Lea Salonga, More Get Miscast for MCC Theater April 15 by Logan Culwell-Block

Kristin Chenoweth Headlines Broadway Benefit Concert for Roundabout Theatre Company April 15 by Logan Culwell-Block

Brooklyn Laundry Completes Extended World Premiere Off-Broadway April 14 by Logan Culwell-Block

Join Broadway's The Who's Tommy for a 2-Show Day as Lily Kren Takes Over Playbill's Instagram April 13 by Logan Culwell-Block

Revised Unsinkable Molly Brown Musical Released for Licensing by Logan Culwell-Block

London Rodgers and Hammerstein Anniversary Concert to Release Live Album by Logan Culwell-Block

Olivier-Nominated Musical The Little Big Things to Stream via National Theatre at Home by Logan Culwell-Block

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' The Comeuppance Opens U.K. Premiere at London's Almeida April 12 by Logan Culwell-Block

Stephen Sondheim's Personal Effects Are Going to Auction by Logan Culwell-Block

See Who's Starring in J2 Spotlight Musical Theatre's Lucky Stiff Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

Hugh Panaro Will Sing in Colorado Cabaret on the Rocks Benefit by Logan Culwell-Block

Is Michaela Jaé Rodriguez Heading Back to Little Shop of Horrors? by Logan Culwell-Block

West End Opening Night Musical Sets Early Closure by Logan Culwell-Block

Rosie Sheehy-Led Machinal Revival Comes to London's Old Vic Beginning April 11 by Logan Culwell-Block

Ife Olujobi's Jordans Begins World Premiere Run at The Public April 11 by Logan Culwell-Block

Majkin Holmquist's Stargazers Extends Off-Broadway World Premiere by Logan Culwell-Block

Report: There Is Backstage Tickling Between Daniel Radcliffe and Jonathan Groff at Merrily We Roll Along by Logan Culwell-Block

Isaac Powell, Charlotte MacInnes, Ben Levi Ross to Lead World Premiere Gatsby Musical at American Repertory Theater by Logan Culwell-Block

See Who's Joining Stephanie J. Block in London Kiss Me, Kate by Logan Culwell-Block