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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Justin Elizabeth Sayre's Solo Show My Beatnik Youth: A Solo Riff to Premiere at La MaMa by Meg Masseron

Inspired by Beat Era poetry, the play-with-music will be directed by Fempath.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:42PM[SHARE]

Off-Broadway Encore Run of Psychological Thriller Job Recoups by Meg Masseron

Sydney Lemmon and Peter Friedman star again in Max Wolf Friedlich's play, now playing the Connelly Theatre following its acclaimed premiere at SoHo Playhouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02PM[SHARE]

Reviews: What Do Critics Think of the Cynthia Nixon-Led Seven Year Disappear Off-Broadway? by Meg Masseron

Scott Elliott directs Jordan Seavvey's play following a mother and world-famous performer who suddenly reappear after being missing.

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Monday, February 26, 2024

La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club Will Present Reading of Paul Iacono's High Priest by Meg Masseron

The Warhol factory drama will be directed by Rachel Klein.

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Cynthia Erivo, Kristin Chenoweth, Billy Porter, More Sing in New Recordings of Todrick Hall Musicals by Meg Masseron

The three albums will feature songs from new musicals Cinderella Rock, Oz the Musical, and U.G.L.Y.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:54PM[SHARE]

Amber Gray, Grace McLean to Perform in Joe's Pub Presentation of Daniel Emond's Kill the Whale by Meg Masseron

The 2023 Larson Grant Recipient's rock/hip-hop/folk opera follows a rock band on a quest for vengeance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM[SHARE]

Complete Casting Revealed for Power of Sail at Menier Chocolate Factory by Meg Masseron

Dominic Dromgoole directs the new moral thriller from Paul Grellong, centering on a Harvard professor who invites a white nationalist to his yearly symposium at the college.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM[SHARE]
Friday, February 23, 2024

Get a Sneak Peek into The Heart of Rock and Roll With New Music Video by Meg Masseron

Corey Cott stars in the Huey Lewis and the News jukebox musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM[SHARE]

Theater for the New City Will Present 25th Anniversary Production of Orson's Shadow by Meg Masseron

Playwright Austin Pendleton will direct his own work, which follows Orson Welles, Laurence Olivier, and Vivien Leigh as they clash in a theatre production.

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Diana: The Untold and Untrue Story Will Play London's Kings Head Theatre by Meg Masseron

The show combines drag, multimedia, audience interaction, puppetry, and queer joy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM[SHARE]

Reeve Carney Performs Queen Tribute Concert at Chelsea Table + Stage February 23 by Meg Masseron

The Hadestown alum's return to the venue will be livestreamed.

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Whisper Darkly Concept Album Featuring Claybourne Elder, Keri René Fuller, Alli Mauzey, More Releases February 23 by Meg Masseron

The new immersive electro-swing musical features music and lyrics by Andrew Gerle and a book by DJ Salisbury.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM[SHARE]
Thursday, February 22, 2024

New Musical Songs for Slutty Girls Will Get NYC Industry Reading by Meg Masseron

With a book, music, and lyrics by Kailey Marshall, the show chronicles one woman's experiences of the ecstasy, pain, and hilarity of sex.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM[SHARE]

New 1960s Pop Musical A Sign of the Times Opens Off-Broadway February 22 by Meg Masseron

The York Theatre Company production features the songs of Petula Clark, Lesley Gore, Dusty Springfield, and other hits.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, February 21, 2024

New Brazilian Musical Barba Sells Out All Performances; Standby Line Will Be Offered Before Curtain by Meg Masseron

The work explores the true story of Fernando Barba, who discovered he has an extraordinary gift for creating music using his own body as an instrument.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:18PM[SHARE]

The Phantom of the Opera International Tour Will Return This Summer by Meg Masseron

Jonathan Roxmouth will return to the titular role in the tour, which was put on pause at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:32PM[SHARE]

Anna K. Jacobs and Michael R. Jackson's Teeth Begins Performances February 21 at Playwrights Horizons by Meg Masseron

The world premiere from the Strange Loop creator follows Christian teenager Dawn O'Keefe, whose body bites back when men try to violate her.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Darren Criss to Perform Voiceover in Viral Hit Gwyneth Goes Skiing at Edinburgh Fringe Festival by Meg Masseron

The comedic play-with-music returns to the Fringe after two sold-out runs in London.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:32PM[SHARE]

Kate Taney-Billingsley's American Rot Will Make World Premiere at La MaMa; Count Stovall to Lead Cast by Meg Masseron

Estelle Parsons will direct the new play following two men from historically-linked families meeting and confronting hundreds of years of injustice.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM[SHARE]
Monday, February 19, 2024

New York City Gay Men's Chorus Honors Chita Rivera and Robin de Jesús in Annual Benefit February 19 by Meg Masseron

This year's Harmony Gala also honors the not-for-profit The Ali Forney Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02AM[SHARE]
Saturday, February 17, 2024

A Noise Within Production of Sweeney Todd Officially Opens February 17 by Meg Masseron

Julia Rodriguez-Elliott directs the Stephen Sondheim favorite at the Los Angeles venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM[SHARE]
Friday, February 16, 2024

Feel Good Friday: A Rehearsal Video From a 55+ Production of Grease Goes Viral by Meg Masseron

Ontario's Musical Theatre Productions is sending its Silver Spotlight senior company back to senior year of high school.

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Rebecca Kritzer Named Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation's 2024 Fellow by Meg Masseron

Kritzer will work alongside director Leigh Silverman and choreographer Mayte Natalio on Suffs.

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P. Carl's Becoming a Man Begins Performances at A.R.T. February 16 by Meg Masseron

Tony winner Diane Paulus co-directs the adaptation of the acclaimed memoir with Carl.

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

American Theatre Wing Partners with Drama Book Shop to Launch Monthly Play Reading Club by Meg Masseron

The club will offer both in-person and virtual programming to engage the theatre community across the nation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:32PM[SHARE]

Syncing Ink Is Coming Back to NYC With Its Original Cast, Including Tony Nominee Kara Young by Meg Masseron

The hip-hop work is headed to The Apollo Stages at the Victoria following a 2017 run at The Flea.

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Go Inside the Rehearsal Room for Broadway's Suffs by Meg Masseron

Plus, see producer Hillary Clinton visit the cast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM[SHARE]

Olivier Award Winner David Bedella to Join & Juliet on Broadway by Meg Masseron

Bedella will reprise the role he originated in the Manchester production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM[SHARE]

Reviews: What Do Critics Think of Dear Octopus at London's National Theatre? by Meg Masseron

Emily Burns directs the work's first U.K. revival since the 1960s.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM[SHARE]

The Age of Innocence Officially Opens at San Diego's Old Globe February 15 by Meg Masseron

Edith Wharton's Pulitzer Prize"winning novel is newly adapted by Karen Zacarías.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM[SHARE]

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2025-2026 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 12, 2025: Call Me Izzy - Studio 54
Sep 16, 2025: Art - Music Box Theatre
Oct 08, 2025: Beetlejuice - Palace Theatre
Nov 13, 2025: Oedipus - Studio 54
Nov 16, 2025: Chess - Imperial Theatre
Mar 23, 2026: Giant - Music Box Theatre
Apr 06, 2026: Becky Shaw - Hayes Theater
Apr 16, 2026: Proof - Booth Theatre
Apr 26, 2026: Drama Desk Cut-Off