World Premiere of The Outsiders Musical Begins at La Jolla Playhouse February 19 by Andrew Gans

The new musical features a book by Adam Rapp and music and lyrics by Jamestown Revival and Justin Levine.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:00am on February 19, 2023☆⚑

Go Into the Woods in Photos From the Sondheim Musical's New National Tour by Andrew Gans

The tour of the recent Broadway revival launches February 18 in Buffalo.

SOURCE: Playbill at 5:57pm on February 17, 2023☆⚑

School Is in Session: Check Out U.K. and Ireland Tour of Heathers: The Musical by Andrew Gans

The musical adaptation of the 1989 cult film favorite features a book, music, and lyrics by Kevin Murphy and Laurence O'Keefe.

SOURCE: Playbill at 5:12pm on February 17, 2023☆⚑

Watch Olivia Newton-John's Final Music Video, Duet of 'Jolene' With Dolly Parton by Andrew Gans

Ms. Newton-John, who passed away last year, will also be remembered in a global live-streamed memorial service February 26.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48pm on February 17, 2023☆⚑

Original Rent Star Fredi Walker-Browne Was Hit By a Car, Now She's Returned to the Stage by Andrew Gans

Currently starring in the musical Raisin, the actor explains why there needs to be more stories of Black "triumph and resilience."

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:52am on February 17, 2023☆⚑

Sophie Okonedo and Ben Daniels Star in West End Revival of Medea, Opening February 17 by Andrew Gans

Dominic Cooke directs Robinson Jeffers' adaptation of the Euripides classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:00am on February 17, 2023☆⚑

Olivier Winner Sheridan Smith Is Shirley Valentine in West End Revival Beginning February 17 by Andrew Gans

Matthew Dunster directs Willy Russell's solo show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:00am on February 17, 2023☆⚑

Lilli Cooper, Darius de Haas, Sharon Catherine Brown, More Will Celebrate Dreamgirls at the Café Carlyle by Andrew Gans

Seth Rudetsky will host the evening paying tribute to the Tony-nominated Henry Krieger-Tom Eyen musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:47pm on February 16, 2023☆⚑

Entertainment Community Fund Celebration of Chita Rivera's 90th Birthday Postponed by Andrew Gans

And All That Jazz: A Celebration of the Legendary Chita Rivera was scheduled to play the Shubert Theatre February 20.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:35pm on February 16, 2023☆⚑

Eric McCormack, Lilli Cooper, and Laura Bell Bundy Will Return to Broadway in The Cottage by Andrew Gans

Jason Alexander will direct Sandy Rustin's comedy this summer at the Hayes Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:17pm on February 16, 2023☆⚑

Briga Heelan, Justin Guarini, and Aisha Jackson Will Star in Broadway's Once Upon a One More Time by Andrew Gans

The Britney Spears jukebox musical will arrive at Broadway's Marquis Theatre in May.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:29am on February 16, 2023☆⚑

West End's Les Misérables to Welcome 5 New Leads by Andrew Gans

The international hit musical continues at the Sondheim Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:37am on February 16, 2023☆⚑

Marin Theatre Premiere of Bree Lowdermilk and Kait Kerrigan's Justice: A New Musical Begins February 16 by Andrew Gans

The musical, with a book by Lauren M. Gunderson, spotlights Supreme Court Justices Sandra Day O'Connor, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and Sonia Sotomayor.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:00am on February 16, 2023☆⚑

James Monroe Iglehart, Bradley Gibson, Shuler Hensley, Isabelle McCalla Star in Paper Mill Hercules Beginning February 16 by Andrew Gans

Directed by Obie winner Lear deBessonet, the Disney musical will officially open at the New Jersey venue March 1.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:00am on February 16, 2023☆⚑

Aneesa Folds and Bryce Pinkham Lead Readings of Trading Places Musical February 16-17 by Andrew Gans

Kenny Leon directs the musical, which has a book by Thomas Lennon and a score by First Date's Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:00am on February 16, 2023☆⚑

Wayne Brady, Lea Salonga, Ali Stroker, More Set for 2023 Broadway Backwards Concert by Andrew Gans

The evening benefits Broadway Cares and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 5:40pm on February 15, 2023☆⚑

Tim Rice to Be Honored at 52nd Annual Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Ceremony by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning lyricist will receive the Johnny Mercer Award.

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:27pm on February 15, 2023☆⚑

See Who's Starring in Mozart: Her Story"The New Musical at Carnegie Hall by Andrew Gans

Stephanie Klemons will direct the two performances at Carnegie's Zankel Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:46pm on February 15, 2023☆⚑

London's The Play That Goes Wrong to Welcome New Cast by Andrew Gans

The international hit comedy continues at the Duchess Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:57am on February 15, 2023☆⚑

Photos: Gloria and Emilio Estefan Visit the National Tour of On Your Feet! by Andrew Gans

Luis Salgado directs and choreographs the non-Equity tour of the biomusical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:27pm on February 14, 2023☆⚑

London The Lion King to Welcome New Leads This Spring by Andrew Gans

The international hit musical continues in the West End at the Lyceum Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:54pm on February 14, 2023☆⚑

BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical Will Make Pre-Broadway World Premiere in Chicago by Andrew Gans

Jerry Mitchell will direct the new musical penned by David Foster, Susan Birkenhead, and Bob Martin.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:59am on February 14, 2023☆⚑

Broadway's Wicked Welcomes a New Glinda February 14 by Andrew Gans

The international hit musical continues at the Gershwin Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:00am on February 14, 2023☆⚑

U.K. and Ireland Tour of Heathers: The Musical Launches February 14 by Andrew Gans

The musical adaptation of the 1989 cult film favorite features a book, music, and lyrics by Kevin Murphy and Laurence O'Keefe.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:00am on February 14, 2023☆⚑

Aneesa Folds and Bryce Pinkham to Lead Readings of Trading Places Musical by Andrew Gans

Kenny Leon will direct the musical, which has a book by Thomas Lennon and a score by First Date's Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner.

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:48pm on February 13, 2023☆⚑