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Thursday, March 7, 2024

Dot & the Kangaroo JR. Now Licensable via Music Theatre International by Logan Culwell-Block

The Australian classic kids tale has become a new musical with songs by Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical writers Daniel Mertzlufft and Kate Leonard.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM[SHARE]

Photos: See Maria Friedman Perform Legacy Benefit Concert for Broadway Cares by Logan Culwell-Block

The three-time Olivier-winning actor is also the director of Broadway's Merrily We Roll Along.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:48AM[SHARE]

Len Cariou Returns to the New York Stage in Tuesdays With Morrie, Opening March 7 by Logan Culwell-Block

The Sweeney Todd Tony winner is starring in the title role of Mitch Albom's story.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Playwright Jeremy O. Harris Responds to 'Moral Panic' Over Slave Play Black Out Performances by Logan Culwell-Block

U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is upset that two performances of the playwright's show will be set aside for Black audiences.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM[SHARE]

Camp and the Art of Being Cole Escola by Logan Culwell-Block

The cult sensation and co-star Conrad Ricamora tell us about the surprising brilliance behind Off-Broadway's deeply stupid Oh, Mary!.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM[SHARE]

Photos: Charles Busch Stars in Ibsen's Ghost Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

The Tony-nominated playwright, cabaret performer, and drag queen's new comedy plays 59E59 following a New Jersey run at the George Street Playhouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12PM[SHARE]

Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal Will Star in Broadway Othello by Logan Culwell-Block

Kenny Leon will direct a new production of the Shakespearean tragedy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:58AM[SHARE]

Report: Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal Will Star in Broadway Othello by Logan Culwell-Block

Kenny Leon will direct a new production of the Shakespearean tragedy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36AM[SHARE]

Drew Droege's Messy White Gays Sets Public Reading at Soho Playhouse by Logan Culwell-Block

Droege will co-star in his new play, about a gay couple who murder their throuple-mate.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM[SHARE]

Ruth Stage's Cat On a Hot Tin Roof to Give 1-Night-Only Performance at 2024 Tennessee Williams Festival by Logan Culwell-Block

Matt de Rogatis and Christian Jules Le Blanc will bring the second act of their Off-Broadway production to the event celebrating the Southern Gothic playwright.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM[SHARE]

Ivo van Hove's Opening Night Begins Run March 6 in London's West End by Logan Culwell-Block

Sheridan Smith is leading the cast of the new stage musical based on John Cassavetes' 1977 film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM[SHARE]

Tim Price's Nye Opens at London's National Theatre March 6 by Logan Culwell-Block

Michael Sheen stars in the play charting the creation of Britain's National Health Service.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM[SHARE]

Tuesday, March 5, 2024

2nd Round of Unsinkable Molly Brown Grants Now Accepting Entries by Logan Culwell-Block

Up to 10 more $10,000 grants will be awarded to high schools looking to perform Dick Scanlan's updated version of the Meredith Willson musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:36PM[SHARE]

Broadway Grosses Analysis: An Enemy of the People Joins The $1 Million Club With 1st 7 Previews by Logan Culwell-Block

The Jeremy Strong-led revival began its run at Circle in the Square Theatre February 27.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:36PM[SHARE]

Alan Cumming, Kristen Bell, More Producing Reefer Madness Revival in L.A. by Logan Culwell-Block

Celebrating the cult favorite musical's 25th anniversary, the West Coast production will include new songs.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:54PM[SHARE]

Mean Girls Movie Musical Joins Paramount+ Library March 5 by Logan Culwell-Block

Broadway favorites Reneé Rapp and Jaquel Spivey star in the screen version of the 2018 Broadway show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:54PM[SHARE]

George Street Playhouse's The Club Will Stream Live by Logan Culwell-Block

The world premiere from Chris Bohjalian is directed by David Saint.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM[SHARE]

I'm Gonna Marry You Tobey Maguire Will Get U.K. Premiere at Southwark Playhouse by Logan Culwell-Block

Samantha Hurley's play about a middle schooler who plans to kidnap and marry the Spider-Man actor played an Off-Broadway run in 2023.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:06AM[SHARE]

Monday, March 4, 2024

Jordans Finds Full Cast for Off-Broadway World Premiere by Logan Culwell-Block

Whitney White is directing the Ife Olujobi play for the Public.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:32PM[SHARE]

Kate Baldwin to Lead Little Women Concert at Connecticut Stage Company by Logan Culwell-Block

The two-time Tony nominee will be Marmee opposite Kennedy Caughell as Jo.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:32PM[SHARE]

The Bengsons' The Keep Going Songs Will Get a World Premiere Off-Broadway via LCT3 by Logan Culwell-Block

Caitlin Sullivan is directing the new work, described as "part concert, part wake, part theatrical extravaganza."

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:42PM[SHARE]

London's Rodgers and Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert to Stream On Demand 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 10:02AM[SHARE]

Caitlin Cook's The Writing on the Stall Will Get an Encore Run Off-Broadway at Soho Playhouse by Logan Culwell-Block

The "bathroom graffiti" musical solo show returns to NYC later this month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:18AM[SHARE]

T. Oliver Reid, Mauricio MartÃnez, More Celebrate Figaro Album Release at Green Room 42 March 4 by Logan Culwell-Block

The new musical, with music and lyrics by Ashley Jana and a book by Jana and Will Nunziata, digitally released a studio cast album March 1.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02AM[SHARE]

Maria Friedman Performs 1-Night-Only Broadway Concert March 4, Benefiting Broadway Cares by Logan Culwell-Block

The three-time Olivier-winning actor is also the director of Broadway's Merrily We Roll Along.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02AM[SHARE]

Sunday, March 3, 2024

Joshua Harmon's Prayer for the French Republic Completes Extended Broadway Run March 3 by Logan Culwell-Block

David Cromer directs the Manhattan Theatre Club production, an Off-Broadway transfer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM[SHARE]

Jelly's Last Jam at New York City Center Encores! Completes Run March 3 by Logan Culwell-Block

Nicholas Christopher leads the cast as legendary jazz pianist Jelly Roll Morton.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM[SHARE]

Mallory Portnoy and Nick Blaemire Re-Create A Party With Betty Comden and Adolph Green at Café Carlyle March 3 and 4 by Logan Culwell-Block

The Broadway alums played the famous writing team in the Oscar-nominated Leonard Bernstein biopic Maestro.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM[SHARE]

Saturday, March 2, 2024

Update: All Broadway Theatres Will Dim Marquees for Hinton Battle Following Outcry by Logan Culwell-Block

The late three-time Tony winner made his Broadway debut as the original Scarecrow in The Wiz.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:18PM[SHARE]

Charles Busch World Premiere Ibsen's Ghost Begins Off-Broadway Run March 2 by Logan Culwell-Block

The Tony-nominated playwright, cabaret performer, and drag queen is starring in his new play following a run at New Jersey's George Street Playhouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM[SHARE]

Friday, March 1, 2024

Sean Cercone Steps Down From Broadway Licensing Global; Ted Chapin, Dan Markley Interim Replacements by Logan Culwell-Block

The home of Broadway Licensing, Dramatists Play Service, Playscripts, and Stageworks, the group was founded by Cercone in 2017.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:48PM[SHARE]

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All stories by Logan Culwell-Block on BroadwayStars

Dot & the Kangaroo JR. Now Licensable via Music Theatre International by Logan Culwell-Block

Photos: See Maria Friedman Perform Legacy Benefit Concert for Broadway Cares by Logan Culwell-Block

Len Cariou Returns to the New York Stage in Tuesdays With Morrie, Opening March 7 by Logan Culwell-Block

Playwright Jeremy O. Harris Responds to 'Moral Panic' Over Slave Play Black Out Performances by Logan Culwell-Block

Camp and the Art of Being Cole Escola by Logan Culwell-Block

Photos: Charles Busch Stars in Ibsen's Ghost Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal Will Star in Broadway Othello by Logan Culwell-Block

Report: Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal Will Star in Broadway Othello by Logan Culwell-Block

Drew Droege's Messy White Gays Sets Public Reading at Soho Playhouse by Logan Culwell-Block

Ruth Stage's Cat On a Hot Tin Roof to Give 1-Night-Only Performance at 2024 Tennessee Williams Festival by Logan Culwell-Block

Ivo van Hove's Opening Night Begins Run March 6 in London's West End by Logan Culwell-Block

Tim Price's Nye Opens at London's National Theatre March 6 by Logan Culwell-Block

2nd Round of Unsinkable Molly Brown Grants Now Accepting Entries by Logan Culwell-Block

Broadway Grosses Analysis: An Enemy of the People Joins The $1 Million Club With 1st 7 Previews by Logan Culwell-Block

Alan Cumming, Kristen Bell, More Producing Reefer Madness Revival in L.A. by Logan Culwell-Block

Mean Girls Movie Musical Joins Paramount+ Library March 5 by Logan Culwell-Block

George Street Playhouse's The Club Will Stream Live by Logan Culwell-Block

I'm Gonna Marry You Tobey Maguire Will Get U.K. Premiere at Southwark Playhouse by Logan Culwell-Block

Jordans Finds Full Cast for Off-Broadway World Premiere by Logan Culwell-Block

Kate Baldwin to Lead Little Women Concert at Connecticut Stage Company by Logan Culwell-Block

The Bengsons' The Keep Going Songs Will Get a World Premiere Off-Broadway via LCT3 by Logan Culwell-Block

London's Rodgers and Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert to Stream On Demand by Logan Culwell-Block

Caitlin Cook's The Writing on the Stall Will Get an Encore Run Off-Broadway at Soho Playhouse by Logan Culwell-Block

T. Oliver Reid, Mauricio MartÃ­nez, More Celebrate Figaro Album Release at Green Room 42 March 4 by Logan Culwell-Block

Maria Friedman Performs 1-Night-Only Broadway Concert March 4, Benefiting Broadway Cares by Logan Culwell-Block

Joshua Harmon's Prayer for the French Republic Completes Extended Broadway Run March 3 by Logan Culwell-Block

Jelly's Last Jam at New York City Center Encores! Completes Run March 3 by Logan Culwell-Block

Mallory Portnoy and Nick Blaemire Re-Create A Party With Betty Comden and Adolph Green at Café Carlyle March 3 and 4 by Logan Culwell-Block

Update: All Broadway Theatres Will Dim Marquees for Hinton Battle Following Outcry by Logan Culwell-Block

Charles Busch World Premiere Ibsen's Ghost Begins Off-Broadway Run March 2 by Logan Culwell-Block

Sean Cercone Steps Down From Broadway Licensing Global; Ted Chapin, Dan Markley Interim Replacements by Logan Culwell-Block

T. Oliver Reid, Mauricio MartÃnez, More Celebrate Figaro Album Release at Green Room 42 March 4 by Logan Culwell-Block