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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

Ron Canada, Marcia Cross, Bryan Batt, More to Star in Pay the Writer Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

The timely new play will begin its run in August with a benefit performance supporting the Writers Guild of America.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:37AM[SHARE]

Shakespeare Theatre Company Adds Mary Zimmerman-Directed Magic Flute Adaptation to Season by Logan Culwell-Block

The Matchbox Magic Flute will feature a cast of 10 and an orchestra of five performing the Mozart opera.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:37AM[SHARE]

Lauren Yee's Cambodian Rock Band Begins at Arena Stage July 19 by Logan Culwell-Block

Directed by Chay Yew, the work comes to the Washington, D.C. theatre following a 2020 Off-Broadway debut.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:25AM[SHARE]

Toros Begins Off-Broadway at Second Stage July 19 by Logan Culwell-Block

Juan Castano leads the Danny Tejera play at the McGinn/Cazale.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:25AM[SHARE]

Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Broadway Grosses Analysis: Here Lies Love Welcomes Lea Salonga With Highest Grosses Yet by Logan Culwell-Block

The immersive new musical's fortunes rose last week with a 50% increase at the box office.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:37PM[SHARE]

LaChanze, Ben Platt, Brian Stokes Mitchell Set Concerts at New NYC Venue Perelman Performing Arts Center by Logan Culwell-Block

The Tony winners will give intimate concerts as part of the venue's grand opening this fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33PM[SHARE]

See Mauricio MartÃnez Sing From Upcoming Figaro Album by Logan Culwell-Block

T. Oliver Reid, Jayke Workman, and Benjamin Pajak co-star on the Ashley Jana and Will Nunziata-penned musical's world-premiere recording.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33PM[SHARE]

Friday, July 14, 2023

Photos: Get Ready to Star in Camelot on Broadway With Phillipa Soo by Logan Culwell-Block

New photos from Michael Kushner's The Dressing Room Project go behind the scenes with the Hamilton Tony nominee.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:04PM[SHARE]

Get a 1st Look at Broadway's The Cottage, Starring Eric McCormack, Lilli Cooper, Laura Bell Bundy, More by Logan Culwell-Block

Jason Alexander makes his Broadway directorial debut with the new comedy from playwright Sandy Rustin.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:55PM[SHARE]

Revised and Reinvented Show Boat Set at Target Margin Theater and NYU Skirball in 2025 by Logan Culwell-Block

Director David Herskovits will reinvent the classic but often tricky Hammerstein-Kern musical, which passed into public domain this year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:43AM[SHARE]

Off-Broadway's Public Theater Lays Off 19% of Staff, Citing Rising Costs and Falling Revenue by Logan Culwell-Block

The downtown institution is the latest on a lengthening list of non-profit theatre companies making difficult financial decisions in the wake of pandemic-related losses.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM[SHARE]

Obie Awards Reveal New Judges, Eligibility Window by Logan Culwell-Block

Dede Ayite, Ty Defoe, Dael Orlandersmith, and more are joining the panel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:49AM[SHARE]

Thursday, July 13, 2023

SAG-AFTRA Actors Officially On Strike After AMPTP Negotiations Fail by Logan Culwell-Block

With Writers Guild of America already on their own strike, the move will effectively shut down Hollywood.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:43PM[SHARE]

Listen to Tanglewood's Full Ragtime: The Symphonic Concert, Starring Alton Fitzgerald White, Elizabeth Stanley, More by Logan Culwell-Block

The Ahrens and Flaherty musical played Tanglewood July 8 with Jason Danieley directing.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:49PM[SHARE]

Loretta Devine Joins Upcoming Pal Joey Revival at New York City Center, Replacing Jennifer Holliday by Logan Culwell-Block

Holliday was forced to depart the reimagined revival due to scheduling conflicts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:04PM[SHARE]

Rob McClure Will Reprise Tony-Nominated Performance in Mrs. Doubtfire National Tour by Logan Culwell-Block

Initial casting and an itinerary have been announced for the upcoming tour of the Broadway musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:19AM[SHARE]

Krysta Rodriguez to Rejoin Into the Woods for Tour's Final Weeks by Logan Culwell-Block

The Stephen Sondheim-James Lapine musical is currently playing Los Angeles' Ahmanson Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:43AM[SHARE]

Nathaniel Curtis Stars in World Premiere of A.I.-Themed Play Disruption in London, Opening July 13 by Logan Culwell-Block

Written by Andrew Stein, the new work plays the Park Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Get a Glimpse of Julia Lester Singing High School Musical 3's 'Now or Never' in New Trailer for Disney+ Series by Logan Culwell-Block

High School Musical: The Musical: The Series is back for a fourth and final season that will include a reunion of cast members from the original film franchise.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:43PM[SHARE]

Get a Look at Stephen Sondheim's $7 Million Home, Now for Sale by Logan Culwell-Block

The late Broadway legend lived in Manhattan's Turtle Bay.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:13AM[SHARE]

Y2K Comedy for Fan Fiction Lovers I'm Gonna Marry You Tobey Maguire Opens Off-Broadway July 12 by Logan Culwell-Block

The world premiere about a middle schooler who plans to kidnap and marry the Spider-Man actor is written by Samantha Hurley.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:25AM[SHARE]

Tuesday, July 11, 2023

Watch: Upcoming Funny Girl Tour Star Katerina McCrimmon Sings 'People' by Logan Culwell-Block

The revival's next Fanny Brice is a newcomer, but this video from 2016 gives a preview of her performance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:07PM[SHARE]

Broadway Grosses Analysis: Back to the Future Continues to Beat a Summer Slump by Logan Culwell-Block

The stage adaptation of the 1985 movie only played six performances last week, but still was a top grosser.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:25PM[SHARE]

Watch: Upcoming Funny Girl Tour Star Katerina McCrimmon Sings 'The Music That Makes Me Dance' in College Audition by Logan Culwell-Block

The revival's next Fanny Brice is a newcomer, but this video from 2020 gives a preview of her performance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:49PM[SHARE]

Renée Elise Goldsberry Will Be Prospero in Free Shakespeare in the Park Public Works The Tempest Musical by Logan Culwell-Block

Anthony Chatmon II, Jo Lampert, Joél Pérez, and Theo Stockman will co-star with the Hamilton Tony winner.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:13PM[SHARE]

17 Most-Revived Musicals in Broadway History Since 1927 by Logan Culwell-Block

With a new staging of Cabaret now on the horizon, where does the Kander and Ebb rank on the list?

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:13PM[SHARE]

Matthew Wolfe Named 2023 Stephen Schwartz Musical Theatre Teacher of the Year by Logan Culwell-Block

Presented by the ASCAP Foundation and the Educational Theatre Association, the award includes a $5,000 prize.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:19PM[SHARE]

Watch: The Origins of Willy Wonka Are Revealed in New Trailer for Movie Musical Wonka, Starring Timothée Chalamet by Logan Culwell-Block

The upcoming release reportedly includes seven musical numbers, penned by Irish songwriter Neil Hannon.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:19PM[SHARE]

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All stories by Logan Culwell-Block on BroadwayStars

Ron Canada, Marcia Cross, Bryan Batt, More to Star in Pay the Writer Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

Shakespeare Theatre Company Adds Mary Zimmerman-Directed Magic Flute Adaptation to Season by Logan Culwell-Block

Lauren Yee's Cambodian Rock Band Begins at Arena Stage July 19 by Logan Culwell-Block

Toros Begins Off-Broadway at Second Stage July 19 by Logan Culwell-Block

Broadway Grosses Analysis: Here Lies Love Welcomes Lea Salonga With Highest Grosses Yet by Logan Culwell-Block

LaChanze, Ben Platt, Brian Stokes Mitchell Set Concerts at New NYC Venue Perelman Performing Arts Center by Logan Culwell-Block

See Mauricio MartÃ­nez Sing From Upcoming Figaro Album by Logan Culwell-Block

Photos: Get Ready to Star in Camelot on Broadway With Phillipa Soo by Logan Culwell-Block

Get a 1st Look at Broadway's The Cottage, Starring Eric McCormack, Lilli Cooper, Laura Bell Bundy, More by Logan Culwell-Block

Revised and Reinvented Show Boat Set at Target Margin Theater and NYU Skirball in 2025 by Logan Culwell-Block

Off-Broadway's Public Theater Lays Off 19% of Staff, Citing Rising Costs and Falling Revenue by Logan Culwell-Block

Obie Awards Reveal New Judges, Eligibility Window by Logan Culwell-Block

SAG-AFTRA Actors Officially On Strike After AMPTP Negotiations Fail by Logan Culwell-Block

Listen to Tanglewood's Full Ragtime: The Symphonic Concert, Starring Alton Fitzgerald White, Elizabeth Stanley, More by Logan Culwell-Block

Loretta Devine Joins Upcoming Pal Joey Revival at New York City Center, Replacing Jennifer Holliday by Logan Culwell-Block

Rob McClure Will Reprise Tony-Nominated Performance in Mrs. Doubtfire National Tour by Logan Culwell-Block

Krysta Rodriguez to Rejoin Into the Woods for Tour's Final Weeks by Logan Culwell-Block

Nathaniel Curtis Stars in World Premiere of A.I.-Themed Play Disruption in London, Opening July 13 by Logan Culwell-Block

Get a Glimpse of Julia Lester Singing High School Musical 3's 'Now or Never' in New Trailer for Disney+ Series by Logan Culwell-Block

Get a Look at Stephen Sondheim's $7 Million Home, Now for Sale by Logan Culwell-Block

Y2K Comedy for Fan Fiction Lovers I'm Gonna Marry You Tobey Maguire Opens Off-Broadway July 12 by Logan Culwell-Block

Watch: Upcoming Funny Girl Tour Star Katerina McCrimmon Sings 'People' by Logan Culwell-Block

Broadway Grosses Analysis: Back to the Future Continues to Beat a Summer Slump by Logan Culwell-Block

Watch: Upcoming Funny Girl Tour Star Katerina McCrimmon Sings 'The Music That Makes Me Dance' in College Audition by Logan Culwell-Block

Renée Elise Goldsberry Will Be Prospero in Free Shakespeare in the Park Public Works The Tempest Musical by Logan Culwell-Block

17 Most-Revived Musicals in Broadway History Since 1927 by Logan Culwell-Block

Matthew Wolfe Named 2023 Stephen Schwartz Musical Theatre Teacher of the Year by Logan Culwell-Block

Watch: The Origins of Willy Wonka Are Revealed in New Trailer for Movie Musical Wonka, Starring Timothée Chalamet by Logan Culwell-Block

Newcomer Katerina McCrimmon Will Lead Funny Girl on Tour by Logan Culwell-Block

Marvin Hamlisch-Rupert Holmes The Nutty Professor Musical to Get Studio Cast Album by Logan Culwell-Block

Les Misérables Arena Spectacular Sets 2024 World Tour by Logan Culwell-Block

See Mauricio MartÃnez Sing From Upcoming Figaro Album by Logan Culwell-Block