Alice Ripley, Aisha de Haas, Caesar Samayoa to Star in Reading of The Learned Ladies Musical by Andrew Gans

Margarett Perry directs the industry presentation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:38am on November 16, 2017☆⚑

50th Anniversary of Hair Will Be Celebrated With National Tour by Andrew Gans

Michael Arabian will direct the new production, which will open in Los Angeles in April 2018.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:02pm on November 15, 2017☆⚑

Anne Kauffman and Jeanine Tesori Named Co-Artistic Directors for Encores! Off-Center Season by Andrew Gans

The summer series has presented acclaimed engagements of Violet, Little Shop of Horrors, A New Brain, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:07pm on November 15, 2017☆⚑

Simon Callow Will Star in New Version of Oscar Wilde's De Profundis by Andrew Gans

Frank McGuinness penned the new stage adaptation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:27pm on November 15, 2017☆⚑

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Sets Closing Date on Broadway by Andrew Gans

A national tour has also been announced.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24pm on November 15, 2017☆⚑

The Play That Goes Wrong Will Launch North American Tour by Andrew Gans

The 2018–2019 tour will include a five-week run in Los Angeles.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:26am on November 15, 2017☆⚑

West End's Young Frankenstein Will Welcome a New Monster by Andrew Gans

Tony winner Shuler Hensley created the role on Broadway and in the current production at London’s Garrick.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:43am on November 15, 2017☆⚑

Casting Complete for London Return of Brief Encounter by Andrew Gans

Performances will begin in March 2018 at the Empire Cinema Haymarket.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:22am on November 15, 2017☆⚑

Smash Star Katharine McPhee's 7 Favorite Theatregoing Experiences by Andrew Gans

Favorites of the American Idol finalist, who makes her Café Carlyle debut this month, include Bernadette Peters, Ben Platt, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on November 15, 2017☆⚑

Hamilton Tony Winner Leslie Odom Jr. Will Be Part of Fox's Night of Holiday Programming by Andrew Gans

The network will broadcast two holiday-themed shows December 14; Tituss Burgess and Taye Diggs will also be featured.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:31pm on November 14, 2017☆⚑

Spring Awakening, Aspects of Love, and World Premiere of ToyBoy Diaries Set for Hope Mill Theatre by Andrew Gans

The three musicals will be presented at the Manchester venue in 2018.

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:27pm on November 14, 2017☆⚑

Martha Plimpton, Reed Birney, Jay Armstrong Johnson Will Explore A Woman of No Importance by Andrew Gans

The Oscar Wilde comedy will be directed by Charlotte Moore.

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:58pm on November 14, 2017☆⚑

Broadway's Phantom of the Opera Names Its 30th Anniversary Phantom by Andrew Gans

The hit Andrew Lloyd Webber musical will celebrate the milestone with a special performance in January 2018.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:59pm on November 14, 2017☆⚑

Adam Driver's Arts in the Armed Forces Establishes Bridge Award, Recognizing a Military Playwright by Andrew Gans

Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Suzan-Lori Parks is the head judge for the new award.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:59am on November 14, 2017☆⚑

Mischief Theatre Company's A Christmas Carol Gone Wrong Will Air on TV by Andrew Gans

The BBC One production will feature the original cast of the West End and Broadway hit The Play That Goes Wrong.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:52am on November 14, 2017☆⚑

Cast Set for Jeremy Irons' Long Day's Journey; Revival Will Play London, Brooklyn, Los Angeles by Andrew Gans

Richard Eyre directs a cast that also includes Lesley Manville, Matthew Beard, and Rory Keenan.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:47am on November 14, 2017☆⚑

Watch Jamie Foxx and Barbra Streisand Share the Stage in New Trailer for Netflix Concert by Andrew Gans

Barbra: The Music... The Mem'ries... The Magic! heads to the streaming service November 22.

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:44pm on November 13, 2017☆⚑

How to Win Tickets to the Opening Night of London's Hamilton"Plus a Chance to Meet Lin-Manuel Miranda by Andrew Gans

Opening night at the Victoria Palace Theatre is December 21.

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:21pm on November 13, 2017☆⚑

Glengarry Glen Ross West End Revival Halted When Star Became Ill by Andrew Gans

Robert Glenister has missed four performances in the current production that also stars Christian Slater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:39pm on November 13, 2017☆⚑

Bryony Lavery's New Adaptation of Brighton Rock Will Tour by Andrew Gans

The production will feature a score by Hannah Peel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:41am on November 13, 2017☆⚑

Daniel Reichard Will Celebrate 10th Anniversary of Holiday Concerts With Lincoln Center Engagement by Andrew Gans

The two concerts will benefit the Lincoln Center Corporate Fund.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:13am on November 13, 2017☆⚑

Tour of New Musical Heaven on Earth, Starring Kerry Ellis, Canceled by Andrew Gans

The five-month tour was scheduled to open in Birmingham in December.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:15am on November 13, 2017☆⚑

Listen to Hugh Jackman Sing in Powerful New Trailer for Greatest Showman by Andrew Gans

The forthcoming movie musical features songs by Tony and Oscar winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02am on November 13, 2017☆⚑

Judy Kuhn, Mario Cantone, Ann Harada Will Help Seth Rudetsky Celebrate New Book at Barnes & Noble by Andrew Gans

Seth's Broadway Diary, Volume 3 features stories about Patti LuPone, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:44am on November 13, 2017☆⚑

Lion King Lens, Featuring Masks of Simba and Nala, Now Available to Snapchat Users by Andrew Gans

The virtual experience celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Tony-winning Disney musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:00am on November 13, 2017☆⚑