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Friday, June 9, 2023

Hear Anna Uzele Take on the Iconic Title Number From Broadway's New York, New York by Logan Culwell-Block

The Kander and Ebb and Lin-Manuel Miranda musical has dropped the track as a single and music video ahead of the upcoming cast album's postponed release.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:19AM[SHARE]

Thursday, June 8, 2023

How These Sound Designers Made Sure You Can Hear Jessica Chastain Whisper On Stage by Logan Culwell-Block

Brothers Ben and Max Ringham worked on A Doll's House and Prima Facie this season, and got two Tony nominations.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:55PM[SHARE]

2023 Tony Awards to Feature Performances From Joaquina Kalukango, Broadway's Funny Girl and A Beautiful Noise, More by Logan Culwell-Block

Broadway's top honors will be handed out June 11 in a ceremony broadcast live on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19PM[SHARE]

Watch the Tap-Happy 'Wine & Peaches' From Broadway's New York, New York by Logan Culwell-Block

The number, with Tony-nominated choreography from Susan Stroman, pays homage to the iconic NYC photograph "Lunch Atop a Skyscraper."

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:07AM[SHARE]

When Sara Bareilles Was Starting Out, Her Record Label Couldn't Figure Out Who She Was by Logan Culwell-Block

The Grammy winner and Tony nominee shares stories from her early career on Audible's audio-only singing competition series Breakthrough.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:07AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Here Lies Love Producers Release Update on Live Musician Dispute by Logan Culwell-Block

The Broadway musicians' union has been publicly attacking the musical's historic decision to perform with pre-recorded tracks in lieu of live musicians.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:07PM[SHARE]

Video: Get a 1st Look at Krysta Rodriguez, Nik Alexander, More in Cabaret at Barrington Stage Company by Logan Culwell-Block

The Kander and Ebb classic begins a run at the Massachusetts theatre June 18.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:55PM[SHARE]

Broadway Grosses Analysis: Box Office Slips as Audiences Wait for Tony Winners by Logan Culwell-Block

Broadway's top honors will be handed out June 11 in a ceremony the industry hopes will send ticket sales soaring.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:55PM[SHARE]

Julianne Hough and Skylar Astin to Host Tony Awards Pre-Show, Streaming Free on Pluto TV by Logan Culwell-Block

The Tony Awards: Act One will feature exclusive content leading up to the main awards ceremony, broadcasting live on CBS June 11.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07PM[SHARE]

Jordan Fisher Sets Final Performance in Broadway's Sweeney Todd by Logan Culwell-Block

The Dear Evan Hansen star currently plays Anthony Hope in the Sondheim revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:33AM[SHARE]

How to Watch and Stream the 2023 Tony Awards by Logan Culwell-Block

Whether watching in the U.S. or overseas, get ready for Broadway's biggest night with these TV and streaming options.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:33AM[SHARE]

Wayne Brady and Alan Mingo Jr. Will Take on Title Role in Broadway-Bound Touring Revival of The Wiz by Logan Culwell-Block

Schele Williams is directing the new revival of the '70s musical, launching in Baltimore in September.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:55AM[SHARE]

Water for Elephants Musical Begins World Premiere Run at Atlanta's Alliance Theatre June 7 by Logan Culwell-Block

The piece has been adapted from Sara Gruen's novel by Peter and the Starcatcher playwright Rick Elice and features songs by PigPen Theatre Co.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13AM[SHARE]

Tuesday, June 6, 2023

Concord Theatricals Will License Tony-Nominated Amy Herzog Adaptation of A Doll's House by Logan Culwell-Block

Jessica Chastain stars in the Ibsen adaptation's world premiere on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:25PM[SHARE]

Could the SAG-AFTRA Actor Strike Authorization Affect Broadway and the 2023 Tony Awards? by Logan Culwell-Block

The screen performers' union overwhelmingly voted to authorize a strike ahead of a June 30 contract expiration.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:25PM[SHARE]

Broadway Licensing Acquires Tom Stoppard's Tony-Nominated Leopoldstadt by Logan Culwell-Block

The company will offer the play to schools and theatre companies through its Dramatists Play Service imprint.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:04PM[SHARE]

Leslie Odom Jr. Will Headline YMCA of NY's Heroes of NY Gala by Logan Culwell-Block

The evening will support the organization's Rowe Scholars program.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM[SHARE]

Listen to Annaleigh Ashford's 'By the Sea' From Upcoming Sweeney Todd Broadway Revival Cast Album by Logan Culwell-Block

Ashford and co-star Josh Groban are both 2023 Tony nominees for their performances in the Sondheim musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM[SHARE]

Monday, June 5, 2023

Video: See Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman Hit Marie's Crisis for a Special Sing-Along by Logan Culwell-Block

The Some Like It Hot composers returned to where they first met 45 years ago to play and sing through some of their most beloved songs with some special friends.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:42PM[SHARE]

Anthony Ramos Says He's Returning to Broadway in a Revival of Amadeus by Logan Culwell-Block

The Hamilton and In the Heights star will reportedly take on Mozart, though his co-star has not yet been cast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:36PM[SHARE]

Erich Bergen Will Host First Impressions Cam at 2023 Tony Awards by Logan Culwell-Block

The actor-producer will be the first to speak to Tony winners backstage after they give their acceptance speeches.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM[SHARE]

Another Hocus Pocus Movie Is in the Works by Logan Culwell-Block

Walt Disney Pictures president Sean Bailey has confirmed a new entry in the story of the Sanderson Sisters is currently in development.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12PM[SHARE]

The 10 Most-Produced High School Plays and Musicals of 2022"2023 by Logan Culwell-Block

This year's survey also measured the impact of censorship on school theatre departments during the past school year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM[SHARE]

Sunday, June 4, 2023

Bad Cinderella Takes Final Broadway Bow June 4 by Logan Culwell-Block

The production's closing will mark the first time the Main Stem hasn't had an Andrew Lloyd Webber musical in more than four decades.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM[SHARE]

Saturday, June 3, 2023

Alan Freed Biomusical Rock & Roll Man Begins June 3, Starring Constantine Maroulis by Logan Culwell-Block

The musical features songs made hits by such artists as Little Richard, Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM[SHARE]

Double Helix Opens World Premiere Run at Bay Street Theater June 3 by Logan Culwell-Block

Samantha Massell leads the new musical from Madeline Myers about the 1950s race to discover and document the structure of DNA.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM[SHARE]

Friday, June 2, 2023

Jack Thorne's When Winston Went to War With the Wireless Begins World Premiere Run in London June 2 by Logan Culwell-Block

Playing the Donmar Warehouse, the work tracks the early days of the BBC.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36AM[SHARE]

Waitress Live Stage Film Starring Sara Bareilles Will Premiere With Free Screening in Times Square by Logan Culwell-Block

Captured during the musical's 2021 Broadway return, the screening will be held simultaneously with the film's Tribeca Film Festival premiere.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM[SHARE]

Broadway's American Airlines Theatre Will Be Renamed for Late Roundabout Artistic Director Todd Haimes by Logan Culwell-Block

Mr. Haimes passed away in April, ending a nearly four-decade tenure leading the institution.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:24AM[SHARE]

Alan Freed Biomusical Rock & Roll Man Begins June 2, Starring Constantine Maroulis by Logan Culwell-Block

The musical features songs made hits by such artists as Little Richard, Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:48AM[SHARE]

Thursday, June 1, 2023

George C. Wolfe Donates Archive to New York Public Library for the Performing Arts by Logan Culwell-Block

The collection documents the four-time Tony winner's five decades-long career in theatre and film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM[SHARE]

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