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Tuesday, August 9, 2022

'No Drama Here. None.' Jane Lynch on Starring In and Leaving Broadway's Funny Girl by Logan Culwell-Block

The stage and screen star talks to us about her time playing the "ferociously loving" Rosie Brice.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:37AM[SHARE]

Monday, August 8, 2022

Reviews: What Did Critics Have to Say About the World Premiere, Broadway-Aimed The Devil Wears Prada Musical? by Logan Culwell-Block

Beth Leavel and Taylor Iman Jones lead the new musical based on the film, with a score by Elton John and Shaina Taub and a book by Kate Wetherhead.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:07AM[SHARE]

Sunday, August 7, 2022

Have You Seen Funny Girl Star Julie Benko's Playbill Bio Easter Egg? by Logan Culwell-Block

The standby-turned-star is paying homage to the musical's original leading lady, Barbra Streisand.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:03PM[SHARE]

The Devil Wears Prada Stage Musical Opens Chicago World Premiere August 7 by Logan Culwell-Block

Beth Leavel and Taylor Iman Jones lead the new musical based on the film, with a score by Elton John and Shaina Taub and a book by Kate Wetherhead.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM[SHARE]

Saturday, August 6, 2022

Emily Skinner, Jason Danieley, Sierra Boggess, Mary Beth Peil Star in A Little Night Music at Barrington Stage Beginning August 6 by Logan Culwell-Block

The Sondheim musical is directed by outgoing BSC Founder and Artistic Director Julianne Boyd.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM[SHARE]

Thursday, August 4, 2022

Entire Cast of Broadway's Into the Woods Extend Contracts Through September by Logan Culwell-Block

The starry revival is led by Sara Bareilles, Brian d'Arcy James, Patina Miller, Phillipa Soo, Gavin Creel, and Joshua Henry.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:54PM[SHARE]

Vanessa Redgrave Departs West End's My Fair Lady Early by Logan Culwell-Block

The Tony winner says she needs a rest following a bout with COVID.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:42PM[SHARE]

See Elton John Visit the Chicago World Premiere of The Devil Wears Prada Musical by Logan Culwell-Block

Beth Leavel and Taylor Iman Jones lead the new musical based on the film, with a score by John and Shaina Taub and a book by Kate Wetherhead.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:42PM[SHARE]

Reviews: What Do Critics Think of the New Parent Trap-Inspired Musical Identical? by Logan Culwell-Block

Tony and Olivier winner Trevor Nunn directs the musical's world premiere at the Nottingham Playhouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33PM[SHARE]

Billy Porter Talks Running Away From Home at 16 to Audition for Dreamgirls by Logan Culwell-Block

The Kinky Boots and Pose star visited Late Night With Seth Meyers to discuss his screen directorial debut, Anything's Possible.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33PM[SHARE]

Black Theatre United Partners With Alexander Consulting Group to Create Unconscious Bias Training for Theatre Industry by Logan Culwell-Block

The digital resource is set to launch in 2023.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM[SHARE]

Mare Winningham, William Youmans Join Classic Stage's Upcoming Man of No Importance by Logan Culwell-Block

John Doyle will direct the Flaherty and Ahrens musical with performances beginning Off-Broadway in October.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM[SHARE]

Get a Sneak Peek of Lea Michele in Rehearsal for Broadway's Funny Girl by Logan Culwell-Block

The Glee star will take over as Fanny Brice beginning September 6 at the August Wilson Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM[SHARE]

Tony Winner Sam Mendes Teaming Up With Audible to Create Audio Drama Adaptations of Charles Dickens Works by Logan Culwell-Block

Oliver Twist will be released later this year with two more to follow in 2023.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM[SHARE]

Johnny G. Lloyd's Patience Begins World Premiere Off-Broadway Run August 4 by Logan Culwell-Block

Zhailon Levingston directs the Second Stage production about a professional solitaire player.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, August 3, 2022

Pasadena Playhouse's The Father Leads Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Awards by Logan Culwell-Block

This year's awards honor productions from 2020 and 2021.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:24PM[SHARE]

Oscar Hammerstein Museum Gala Raises $165,000 by Logan Culwell-Block

Broadway favorites Christy Altomare, Derek Klena, and Justin Guarini performed at the event aimed at establishing a museum honoring the late Broadway icon.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:12PM[SHARE]

Symphony Space Will Bring Back Wall to Wall Stephen Sondheim This Fall by Logan Culwell-Block

The all-day marathon concert will include music, dance, and conversations honoring the late Broadway icon.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM[SHARE]

Chita Rivera Memoir Sets 2023 Release Date; See the Cover Art by Logan Culwell-Block

The three-time Tony Award honoree penned the book in collaboration with journalist Patrick Pacheco.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM[SHARE]

Shawshank Redemption Stage Play Plans U.K. Tour by Logan Culwell-Block

Joe Absolom and Ben Onwukwe will lead the work based on the Stephen King story.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM[SHARE]

Alan Paul Named New Artistic Director of Barrington Stage Company by Logan Culwell-Block

Paul comes to the Massachusetts company after serving as associate artistic director of D.C.'s Shakespeare Theatre Company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM[SHARE]

Tuesday, August 2, 2022

Watch 'I've Been Waiting,' 1st of Jason Robert Brown's 3 New Songs in Netflix 13 Movie Musical by Logan Culwell-Block

The 2008 Broadway musical by Brown, Dan Elish, and Robert Horn about middle school teens will stream on Netflix next month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM[SHARE]

New Musical Wonder Boy to Stream Via Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre by Logan Culwell-Block

The radio play features a book, music, and lyrics by Jaime Jarrett.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:07PM[SHARE]

Winners Announced for 2022 Write Out Loud Contest by Logan Culwell-Block

The program, co-founded by Taylor Louderman, celebrates emerging musical theatre writers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:33PM[SHARE]

Rebecca Creskoff, Sophie von Haselberg, Greg Hildreth, More to Star in World Premiere From Nathan Englander at The Old Globe by Logan Culwell-Block

What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank follows two friends who reunite at a dinner party that goes off the rails.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:54PM[SHARE]

Broadway Grosses Analysis: Company Finishes Strong With Best Week of Entire Run by Logan Culwell-Block

The Sondheim revival ended its run at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre July 31.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM[SHARE]

Sarah Lunnie Named Senior Dramaturg at Off-Broadway's Public Theater by Logan Culwell-Block

Lunnie previously provided dramaturgy for What the Constitution Means to Me; A Doll's House, Part 2; and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:07PM[SHARE]

James Monroe Iglehart, Jessie Mueller, Phillipa Soo, Steven Pasquale to Star in Kennedy Center Guys and Dolls by Logan Culwell-Block

The D.C. production will be directed by Marc Bruni and choreographed by Denis Jones.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM[SHARE]

Exclusive: London's Heathers Musical Will Stream on the Roku Channel Next Month; Watch a Sneak Peek by Logan Culwell-Block

Find out when and where you can see this cult favorite direct from the U.K.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:03AM[SHARE]

Reviews: What Did Critics Have to Say About Off-Broadway's The Nosebleed? by Logan Culwell-Block

The autobiographical piece explores playwright and star Aya Ogawa's relationship with their late father.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:33AM[SHARE]

Tony Honoree Jason Michael Webb to Compose New Music for Broadway Piano Lesson Revival; Complete Casting Revealed by Logan Culwell-Block

The August Wilson revival will begin performances at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre September 19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:54AM[SHARE]

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