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Tuesday, August 2, 2022

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]

Between the Lines Hosts Children's Book Drive Beginning August 2 by Logan Culwell-Block

The Off-Broadway musical has partnered with Hindi's Libraries, a Long Island"based non-profit.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM[SHARE]

Monday, August 1, 2022

Stage Directors and Choreographers Society Joins Legal Action Against Paradise Square Producers Over Unpaid Wages by Logan Culwell-Block

The latest move follows earlier filings by theatrical unions representing actors, stage managers, and designers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM[SHARE]

Shonda Rhimes, Julia Quinn Respond to Netflix's Unofficial Bridgerton Musical Lawsuit Against Barlow and Bear by Logan Culwell-Block

The creators of Bridgerton on the page and screen are weighing in on legal actions surrounding the viral TikTok musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:03PM[SHARE]

Alex Edelman's Just for Us Extends Through September by Logan Culwell-Block

The encore Off-Broadway production has announced a final extension.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:03PM[SHARE]

Aya Ogawa's The Nosebleed Opens Off-Broadway at Lincoln Center Theater August 1 by Logan Culwell-Block

The autobiographical piece explores Ogawa's relationship with their late father.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM[SHARE]

Sunday, July 31, 2022

Pulitzer Winner Fat Ham Ends Off-Broadway Run at The Public July 31 by Logan Culwell-Block

The New York premiere of the James Ijames play is a co-production with National Black Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM[SHARE]

Beanie Feldstein Plays Final Performance as Fanny Brice in Broadway's Funny Girl Revival July 31 by Logan Culwell-Block

Feldstein opened the revival opposite Jane Lynch, Ramin Karimloo, and Jared Grimes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM[SHARE]

James Caverly Stars in Deaf Broadway's ASL Performance of Sondheim's Sweeney Todd at Lincoln Center July 31 by Logan Culwell-Block

The Only Murder in the Building alum is joined by Fred Beam, Anne Tomasetti, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM[SHARE]

World Premiere of Moisés Kaufman and Amanda Gronich's Here There Are Blueberries Opens at La Jolla Playhouse July 31 by Logan Culwell-Block

The co-production with Tectonic Theater Project is inspired by an album of photos from the Holocaust.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM[SHARE]

Friday, July 29, 2022

Netflix Files Suit Against Grammy-Winning Unofficial Bridgerton Musical Writers Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear by Logan Culwell-Block

Songs from the viral musical were recently performed in concert at The Kennedy Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12PM[SHARE]

Fences Tony Winner and A Different World Star Mary Alice Dies at 85 by Logan Culwell-Block

The stage and screen star started her acting career in community theatre after working as a teacher.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:03PM[SHARE]

Broadway on Demand to Launch Free, Ad-Supported SmartTV Channel by Logan Culwell-Block

The streaming platform is dedicated to theatre and performing arts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12PM[SHARE]

Get a Sneak Peek at 'Opportunity' From Upcoming 13 Movie Musical by Logan Culwell-Block

The 2008 Broadway musical about middle school teens will stream on Netflix next month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:12AM[SHARE]

Thursday, July 28, 2022

San Francisco Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Sets September Closing Date by Logan Culwell-Block

The production opened at the Curran Theatre in 2019.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:48PM[SHARE]

James Caverly to Star in Deaf Broadway's ASL Performance of Sondheim's Sweeney Todd at Lincoln Center by Logan Culwell-Block

The Only Murder in the Building alum will be joined by Fred Beam, Anne Tomasetti, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:24PM[SHARE]

Reviews: What Are Critics Saying About London's New Sister Act, Starring Beverley Knight, Jennifer Saunders, and Keala Settle? by Logan Culwell-Block

Lesley Joseph, Clive Rowe, and Lizzie Bea also co-star in the summer run at the Eventim Apollo.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:03PM[SHARE]

Step Through the Wardrobe Into Narnia With New Pictures From The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe in London's West End by Logan Culwell-Block

Mike Fentiman directs the stage adaptation of the C.S. Lewis book, beginning at the Gillian Lynne Theatre July 28.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:03PM[SHARE]

Joshua Harmon Named Samuel French Honorary Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival Playwright; Finalists Announced by Logan Culwell-Block

The 2022 competition, the festival's 47th, will be held in August.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:33AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, July 27, 2022

Christina Sajous to Direct 1st Off-Broadway Revival of Adam Guettel and Tina Landau's Floyd Collins by Logan Culwell-Block

Out of the Box Theatrics will give the musical its first major New York staging since it premiered in 1994.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:33PM[SHARE]

Hugh Jackman, Sutton Foster-Led The Music Man Revival Records Broadway Cast Album by Logan Culwell-Block

The album, to be released by Accidental Jacket Entertainment in label partnership with Time-Life, will feature the revival's original Broadway cast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:18PM[SHARE]

Lena Hall Will Take Over as Audrey in Off-Broadway's Little Shop of Horrors by Logan Culwell-Block

Christian Borle has also set his final performance in the Howard Ashman-Alan Menken musical at the Westside Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM[SHARE]

Dr. Jennifer Katona Named New Executive Director of Educational Theatre Association by Logan Culwell-Block

Katona joins the organization after more than three decades as a theatre educator.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM[SHARE]

Tuesday, July 26, 2022

Broadway Grosses Analysis: Sondheim Sells as Into the Woods Nears $2 Million, Company Sells Out by Logan Culwell-Block

The Music Man, The Lion King, and Hamilton remain Broadway's top earners, with the Meredith Willson revival again bringing in more than $3 million.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:37PM[SHARE]

Mark H. Dold, Kevin Isola to Star in Barrington Stage Company's Waiting for Godot; Complete Cast Announced by Logan Culwell-Block

The Massachusetts production will be directed by Joe Calarco.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:24PM[SHARE]

World Premiere of Moisés Kaufman and Amanda Gronich's Here There Are Blueberries Begins at La Jolla Playhouse July 26 by Logan Culwell-Block

The co-production with Tectonic Theater Project is inspired by an album of photos from the Holocaust.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:03AM[SHARE]

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All stories by Logan Culwell-Block on BroadwayStars

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

Between the Lines Hosts Children's Book Drive Beginning August 2 by Logan Culwell-Block

Stage Directors and Choreographers Society Joins Legal Action Against Paradise Square Producers Over Unpaid Wages by Logan Culwell-Block

Shonda Rhimes, Julia Quinn Respond to Netflix's Unofficial Bridgerton Musical Lawsuit Against Barlow and Bear by Logan Culwell-Block

Alex Edelman's Just for Us Extends Through September by Logan Culwell-Block

Aya Ogawa's The Nosebleed Opens Off-Broadway at Lincoln Center Theater August 1 by Logan Culwell-Block

Pulitzer Winner Fat Ham Ends Off-Broadway Run at The Public July 31 by Logan Culwell-Block

Beanie Feldstein Plays Final Performance as Fanny Brice in Broadway's Funny Girl Revival July 31 by Logan Culwell-Block

James Caverly Stars in Deaf Broadway's ASL Performance of Sondheim's Sweeney Todd at Lincoln Center July 31 by Logan Culwell-Block

World Premiere of Moisés Kaufman and Amanda Gronich's Here There Are Blueberries Opens at La Jolla Playhouse July 31 by Logan Culwell-Block

Netflix Files Suit Against Grammy-Winning Unofficial Bridgerton Musical Writers Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear by Logan Culwell-Block

Fences Tony Winner and A Different World Star Mary Alice Dies at 85 by Logan Culwell-Block

Broadway on Demand to Launch Free, Ad-Supported SmartTV Channel by Logan Culwell-Block

Get a Sneak Peek at 'Opportunity' From Upcoming 13 Movie Musical by Logan Culwell-Block

San Francisco Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Sets September Closing Date by Logan Culwell-Block

James Caverly to Star in Deaf Broadway's ASL Performance of Sondheim's Sweeney Todd at Lincoln Center by Logan Culwell-Block

Reviews: What Are Critics Saying About London's New Sister Act, Starring Beverley Knight, Jennifer Saunders, and Keala Settle? by Logan Culwell-Block

Step Through the Wardrobe Into Narnia With New Pictures From The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe in London's West End by Logan Culwell-Block

Joshua Harmon Named Samuel French Honorary Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival Playwright; Finalists Announced by Logan Culwell-Block

Christina Sajous to Direct 1st Off-Broadway Revival of Adam Guettel and Tina Landau's Floyd Collins by Logan Culwell-Block

Hugh Jackman, Sutton Foster-Led The Music Man Revival Records Broadway Cast Album by Logan Culwell-Block

Lena Hall Will Take Over as Audrey in Off-Broadway's Little Shop of Horrors by Logan Culwell-Block

Dr. Jennifer Katona Named New Executive Director of Educational Theatre Association by Logan Culwell-Block

Broadway Grosses Analysis: Sondheim Sells as Into the Woods Nears $2 Million, Company Sells Out by Logan Culwell-Block

Mark H. Dold, Kevin Isola to Star in Barrington Stage Company's Waiting for Godot; Complete Cast Announced by Logan Culwell-Block

Akron Watson to Lead World Premiere of Mr. Holland's Opus Musical at Ogunquit Playhouse by Logan Culwell-Block

West End Star Jason Langley to Lead Fisherman's Friends: The Musical International Tour by Logan Culwell-Block

Luba Mason, Caesar Samayoa to Lead NYC Premiere of Michael John LaChiusa's Los Otros by Logan Culwell-Block

See Who's Starring in New U.K. and Ireland Tour of J.B. Priestley's An Inspector Calls by Logan Culwell-Block

Broadway's The Piano Lesson Revival Changes Theatres; Will Into the Woods Extend? by Logan Culwell-Block

World Premiere of Moisés Kaufman and Amanda Gronich's Here There Are Blueberries Begins at La Jolla Playhouse July 26 by Logan Culwell-Block