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Monday, February 13, 2023

See Who's Starring in Dog Man the Musical's Off-Broadway Return by Logan Culwell-Block

TheatreWorks USA is bringing the family-friendly production to New World Stages.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:09PM[SHARE]

Jennifer Ehle, Mister Fitzgerald, Robert Cuccioli, More to Lead Phèdre Reading for Red Bull Theater by Logan Culwell-Block

The in-person and streamed evening will feature a new translation of the Jean Racine play penned by Rob Melrose.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:37PM[SHARE]

There Are Now 2 Upcoming Fred Astaire Biopics, and Both Are Set to Star Former Billy Elliots by Logan Culwell-Block

Tony winner Christopher Wheeldon will choreograph one of the dueling films.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:34PM[SHARE]

Watch Sheryl Lee Ralph Sing 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' at the 2023 Super Bowl by Logan Culwell-Block

The Tony-nominated Dreamgirls star is an Emmy winner for her work on Abbott Elementary.

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Hear Alli Mauzey Sing 'Father Time' From Upcoming Kimberly Akimbo Cast Album by Logan Culwell-Block

Victoria Clark and Justin Cooley head the cast of the new musical from David Lindsay-Abaire and Jeanine Tesori.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:31AM[SHARE]

How 'I'll Never Fall in Love Again' Went From Broadway Showtune to Radio Smash by Logan Culwell-Block

CBS Sunday Morning tracked the song's history in a retrospective of Burt Bacharach, who passed away February 8 at age 94.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:20AM[SHARE]

Get a 1st Listen to 'I Chose Right' From New Baby Cast Album by Logan Culwell-Block

The February 14 release captures the 2021 site-specific revival production, featuring Johnny Link, Julia Murney, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:30AM[SHARE]
Saturday, February 11, 2023

Broadway's The Collaboration, Starring Paul Bettany and Jeremy Pope as Warhol and Basquiat, Closes February 11 by Logan Culwell-Block

The West End transfer from playwright Anthony McCarten came to the Main Stem via Manhattan Theatre Club.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM[SHARE]
Friday, February 10, 2023

Pop a Cork and Get a 1st Listen to a Track From Upcoming Clicquot Musical Studio Album by Logan Culwell-Block

Victoria Frings and Kevin Massey sing "The Man He Chose for Me" in this new music video from the recording studio.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:05PM[SHARE]

Andrew Lloyd Webber's Bad Cinderella Drops 2nd Single Ahead of Broadway Premiere by Logan Culwell-Block

Star Linedy Genao sings "I Know I Have a Heart (Because You Broke It)," being released in time for Valentine's Day.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:25AM[SHARE]

Heather Headley Takes the Stage at Carnegie Hall With New York Pops February 10 by Logan Culwell-Block

The Aida and Color Purple star replaces the previously announced Adrienne Warren.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM[SHARE]
Thursday, February 9, 2023

L Morgan Lee Concert Evening Joins Carnegie Hall's Women in Music Series by Logan Culwell-Block

The A Strange Loop Tony nominee will explore her dreams about love, life, and a world of "what-ifs" at MCC Theater Space.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:57PM[SHARE]

Cleveland Play House Leadership Accused of Ignoring Sexual Assault of Company Actor by Logan Culwell-Block

Artists are speaking out, calling interim artistic director Mark Cuddy's lack of response "criminal."

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:29PM[SHARE]

Singer-Songwriter Burt Bacharach Dies at 94 by Logan Culwell-Block

The pop legend wrote Promises, Promises for Broadway, one of the biggest hits on the Main Stem in the 1960s.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:55PM[SHARE]

To Jinkx Monsoon, Starring in Chicago On Broadway Is Just Another Round of Snatch Game by Logan Culwell-Block

The two-time RuPaul's Drag Race winner on why acting is a form of drag and why there should be more drag queens on Broadway

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:58AM[SHARE]

Ohio High School Reverses on 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Cancellation by Logan Culwell-Block

Cardinal High School will go forward with the William Finn-Rachel Sheinkin musical"with some author-approved changes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:45AM[SHARE]

André De Shields Emcees Reopening of Renovated La MaMa Theatre February 9 by Logan Culwell-Block

The landmark Off-Off-Broadway venue will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony and tour.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Alan Cumming to Direct Tennessee Rising Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

The new solo play, written and performed by Jacob Storms, explores playwright Tennessee Williams' formative years.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:55PM[SHARE]

More Mean Girls Movie Musical Casting; Find Out Who Will Join Renée Rapp's Plastics by Logan Culwell-Block

The upcoming screen version of the 2018 musical will feature Rapp reprising her Broadway performance as Regina George.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:17PM[SHARE]

Debra Monk Will Lead NYC Industry Reading of New Kelly Strandemo Play Primary by Logan Culwell-Block

The political comedy will be directed by Ethan Paulini.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:12PM[SHARE]

Actors' Equity Association Makes Open Access to Membership Permanent by Logan Culwell-Block

The theatrical union, which represents actors and stage managers on Broadway and at professional theatres nationwide, is removing barriers to joining.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:14PM[SHARE]

See the Cast of Kimberly Akimbo Record the Show's Act 1 Finale by Logan Culwell-Block

The Jeanine Tesori-David Lindsay-Abaire musical will release a Broadway cast album February 14.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:03PM[SHARE]

Jamie Brewer Will Star in Film Adaptation of Amy and the Orphans by Logan Culwell-Block

The Lindsey Ferrentino-penned play debuted Off-Broadway via Roundabout Theatre Company in 2018.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:52AM[SHARE]

Broadway Cares Donates $2.8 Million to Food and Meal Delivery Programs Nationwide by Logan Culwell-Block

The record-breaking gift was made possible via Red Bucket fundraising campaigns led by Broadway, Off-Broadway, and national touring shows.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM[SHARE]

Emily Feldman's The Best We Could Starts Off-Broadway Run Via Manhattan Theatre Club February 8 by Logan Culwell-Block

Directed by Daniel Aukin, the work follows a father-daughter road trip that turns out to be much more than what's on the surface.

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Gustavo Dudamel to Lead New York Philharmonic Beginning in 2026 by Logan Culwell-Block

The famed maestro is ending a long tenure at the head of the Los Angeles Philharmonic.

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Broadway Grosses Analysis: Take Me Out Hits a Home Run in Final Week on Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

The Richard Greenberg revival closed things out with the highest-grossing week of both of the production's recent Broadway runs.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:35PM[SHARE]

La La Land Will Jump From Screen to Stage by Logan Culwell-Block

The 2016 movie musical features songs with music by Justin Hurwitz and lyrics by Tony winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:45PM[SHARE]

Broadway's Bad Cinderella Is Doing NFTs by Logan Culwell-Block

The first wave of digital collectibles for the new Andrew Lloyd Webber musical is available at the low, low price of free.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:29PM[SHARE]

Alicia Keys Musical Hell's Kitchen in Development Through Off-Broadway's Public Theater by Logan Culwell-Block

A casting notice leaked the project, which will feature a book by The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity playwright Kristoffer Diaz.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:08PM[SHARE]

New Songs Previewed in Full Rise of the Pink Ladies Trailer by Logan Culwell-Block

Premiering April 6, the Grease prequel series will include both original songs and Grease standards.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:50PM[SHARE]

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