Courtney Stapleton and Emmanuel Kojo Will Star in U.K. and Ireland Tour of Beauty and the Beast by Andrew Gans

The production, which launches in August, will also feature Tony nominee Gavin Lee as Lumiere.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:11am on April 30, 2021☆⚑

Nikki Renée Daniels, Tony Yazbeck, Kate Baldwin, More Set for Symphony Space's 2021 Gala by Andrew Gans

Artists will perform live at the Peter Jay Sharp Theater, while audiences will attend virtually.

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:52pm on April 29, 2021☆⚑

Checking In With… The Office! A Musical Parody's Devina Sabnis by Andrew Gans

The actor is currently making her Off-Broadway debut in the production, one of the first to play to live audiences.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:17pm on April 29, 2021☆⚑

Stars in the House Celebrates Rebecca Luker April 29 With Danny Burstein, Howard McGillin, Laura Benanti, Sally Wilfert by Andrew Gans

Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefits The Actors Fund.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:46am on April 29, 2021☆⚑

Stage & Screen Auction Raises Over $138,000 for The Actors Fund by Andrew Gans

The April 28 auction featured memorabilia from Christine Baranski, Carol Burnett, Hamilton, The Phantom of the Opera, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:57am on April 29, 2021☆⚑

Sharifa Yasmin Named Recipient of Inaugural Barbara Whitman Award by Andrew Gans

The award recognizes female, trans, and non-binary early-career directors.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:01am on April 29, 2021☆⚑

Allen René Louis Will Succeed Michael McElroy as Artistic Director of Broadway Inspirational Voices by Andrew Gans

Tony honoree McElroy, who founded BIV in 1994 in response to the AIDS epidemic, is stepping down after 27 years.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:14pm on April 28, 2021☆⚑

Broadway Producers Join Forces for The Theatre Leadership Project by Andrew Gans

The nonprofit, in partnership with Black Theatre Coalition and the Prince Fellowship, will provide resources to programs that seek to diversify commercial theatre leadership.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07pm on April 28, 2021☆⚑

Carol Burnett, Audra McDonald, Lea Salonga, More Will Be Part of 2nd Virtual Edition of Broadway Barks by Andrew Gans

The 23rd installment of the annual pet adoption event, founded by Bernadette Peters and the late Mary Tyler Moore, will stream in May.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:13am on April 28, 2021☆⚑

London Production of Hamilton Sets Summer Reopening by Andrew Gans

The Olivier-winning musical will return to the Victoria Palace Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06am on April 28, 2021☆⚑

Florence Welch, Martyna Majok, Thomas Bartlett Writing The Great Gatsby Musical by Andrew Gans

Rebecca Frecknall will direct the Broadway-aimed production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02am on April 28, 2021☆⚑

Stage & Screen Auction, Benefiting Actors Fund, Features Memorabilia From Christine Baranski, Hugh Jackman, Carol Burnett, More by Andrew Gans

The April 28 auction includes items from the worlds of theatre, film, TV, opera, and dance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on April 28, 2021☆⚑

New Sutton Foster Concert, Filmed at New York City Center, Streams Beginning April 28 by Andrew Gans

The two-time Tony winner is joined by Raúl Esparza, Joaquina Kalukango, Kelli O'Hara, and Wren Rivera.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on April 28, 2021☆⚑

Stephen Sondheim Musical Buñuel No Longer in Development by Andrew Gans

The Public Theater had workshopped the Sondheim and David Ives musical in 2016.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:14pm on April 27, 2021☆⚑

Lucy St. Louis Will Play Christine in London Return of The Phantom of the Opera by Andrew Gans

Olivier nominee Killian Donnelly stars in the title role with Rhys Whitfield as Raoul.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:23am on April 27, 2021☆⚑

Stars in the House Celebrates Annie With Andrea McArdle, Allison Smith, Bill Berloni, More April 27 by Andrew Gans

Christine Pedi guest hosts Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefiting The Actors Fund.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32am on April 27, 2021☆⚑

Lin-Manuel Miranda's Animated Movie Musical Vivo Is Headed to Netflix by Andrew Gans

Written by Kirk DeMicco and Quiara Alegría Hudes, the Sony Pictures Animation film features songs by Miranda.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:03am on April 27, 2021☆⚑

PBS' Finding Your Roots Spotlights Ancestry of Audra McDonald and Mandy Patinkin April 27 by Andrew Gans

Henry Louis Gates Jr. hosts the series, now in its seventh season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on April 27, 2021☆⚑

Jane Krakowski and Tituss Burgess to Headline Roundabout's In-Person Central Park Gala by Andrew Gans

Curtain Up! Light the Lights!, featuring the New York Pops, will also stream live.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:59am on April 26, 2021☆⚑

Wicked Will Fly Back to London's West End in September by Andrew Gans

Upon returning from its coronavirus hiatus, the hit production will mark its 15th anniversary at the Apollo Victoria Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:28am on April 26, 2021☆⚑

Charity Angél Dawson, Carly Hughes, Joey Contreras, More Are Part of Virtual Broadway's Future Concert April 26 by Andrew Gans

The free evening spotlights the work emerging Broadway talent created in response to the pandemic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on April 26, 2021☆⚑

André De Shields Stars in Stream of Aleshea Harris' Brother, Brother Beginning April 26 by Andrew Gans

The virtual production is one of New York Theatre Workshop's Artistic Instigator projects.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on April 26, 2021☆⚑

Stars in the House Welcomes Mandy Gonzalez and Andrea McArdle April 24 by Andrew Gans

Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefits The Actors Fund.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on April 24, 2021☆⚑

Stars in the House Welcomes Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr. April 23 by Andrew Gans

Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefits The Actors Fund.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:50am on April 23, 2021☆⚑

Kwofe Coleman Named New President and CEO of St. Louis Muny by Andrew Gans

Coleman will succeed Denny Reagan in 2022.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:50am on April 23, 2021☆⚑