Cast and Creative Team Revealed for UK Revival of Joe Calarco's Shakespeare's R&J by Meg Masseron

The Reading Rep Theatre production will be directed by Paul Stacey.

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:19pm on August 16, 2023☆⚑

All-Female Cast Announced for Lizzie Borden Musical Lizzie at TheaterWorks Hartford by Meg Masseron

Through a rock score, the musical explores the historical record of the 19th century axe murderer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:19pm on August 16, 2023☆⚑

Sweeney Todd, Back to the Future, Here Lies Love, MJ, More Part of 2023's NYC Broadway Week by Meg Masseron

NYC's biannual two-for-one ticketing program returns September 4"17.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:37pm on August 15, 2023☆⚑

Jade Jones to Perform Hip-Hop Cabaret in NYC Celebrating Mixtape Release by Meg Masseron

Beauty and the Beast's Belle will share their hip-hop and songwriting skills.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:19am on August 15, 2023☆⚑

Jeremy Jordan, Mandy Gonzalez, Manu Narayan, More Set for SOMA Stage's Broadway in the Park Concert by Meg Masseron

The 2nd annual New Jersey concert, featuring music direction by Louis Danowsky, is free to the public.

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:49pm on August 14, 2023☆⚑

Winners Announced for Samuel French Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival by Meg Masseron

The six plays will be published and available for licensing by Concord Theatricals.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:43pm on August 14, 2023☆⚑

Amy Di Bartolomeo, Dale Evans, Emily Burnett, More to Lead Staged Concert of For Tonight at London's Adelphi by Meg Masseron

The new musical features a book, music, and lyrics by Shenelle Salcido and Spencer Williams.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:43pm on August 14, 2023☆⚑

Sony Masterworks Broadway Releases Remastered Versions of Sondheim's Company, Sweeney Todd, Into the Woods, Assassins by Meg Masseron

The late composer and lyricist consulted on the series of remixed and remastered cast recordings before his passing in 2021.

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:04pm on August 11, 2023☆⚑

Love Letters to Return to Irish Rep With Matthew Broderick, Brooke Shields, Victor Garber, More in Limited Runs by Meg Masseron

The drama following two friends exchanging letters over time had a sold-out run last spring.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:33am on August 11, 2023☆⚑

Jenn Colella Will Return to 54 Below Out and Proud by Meg Masseron

The evenings are a celebration of Pride through a mix of pop, rock, funk, and musical theatre selections.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:07pm on August 10, 2023☆⚑

Check Out Who's Starring in Theresa Rebeck's Dig Off-Broadway at Primary Stages by Meg Masseron

The Pulitzer finalist will also direct her new play about redemption of the seemingly irredeemable.

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:19pm on August 10, 2023☆⚑

Lin Shaye Will Be Tripping on Life Off-Broadway This Fall by Meg Masseron

Robert Galinsky directs the solo exploration of womanhood in the 1960s.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:43am on August 10, 2023☆⚑

Abby Mueller to Make Solo NYC Concert Debut Next Year by Meg Masseron

The Six star will offer career highlights from Les Misérables, West Side Story, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:19pm on August 9, 2023☆⚑

20 Seconds: A Play With Music Sets New York Premiere by Meg Masseron

Thomas Sweitzer's solo play won Best Solo Performance at the 2022 Capital Fringe Festival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:19pm on August 9, 2023☆⚑

Cast Announced for Off-Broadway Premiere of Bettinger's Luggage by Meg Masseron

Albert M. Tapper's play is based on a true story about a Jewish family living on the Lower East Side in the 1970s.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:43pm on August 9, 2023☆⚑

Casting Announced for Off-Broadway Premiere of Relapse Musical by Meg Masseron

Joey McKneely will direct and choreograph the new musical about mental health recovery.

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:55pm on August 8, 2023☆⚑

Phylicia Rashad, Bryce Pinkham, Jeff Hiller, More Set for Theatre Aspen's Annual Solo Flights Festival by Meg Masseron

The festival will include six new works, several penned by its performers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:07pm on August 8, 2023☆⚑

Cast Announced for Off-Broadway World Premiere of Emma Horwitz's Mary Gets Hers by Meg Masseron

Josiah Davis directs the play, set to begin performances in September.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:43pm on August 7, 2023☆⚑

Cheyenne Jackson to Make 54 Below Debut by Meg Masseron

The Emmy- and Grammy-nominated Into the Woods star will perform four nights at the Manhattan cabaret venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:37pm on August 7, 2023☆⚑

Derek Klena and Ali Stroker Join Lineup for New York Pops' 21st Century Broadway Carnegie Hall Concert by Meg Masseron

The two artists replace the previously announced Jeremy Jordan and Elizabeth Stanley.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:04pm on August 7, 2023☆⚑

Cirque du Soleil to Return to Madison Square Garden With Holiday Show by Meg Masseron

'Twas the Night Before… will also be presented in Chicago this winter.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:55am on August 7, 2023☆⚑

Susan Stroman, Andy Blankenbuehler, Alex Lacamoire, More Set for Time Step Symposium by Meg Masseron

Open Jar Institute's discussion, which will be presented in person and virtually, will explore the creation of Broadway dance music.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07am on August 7, 2023☆⚑

Wesley Taylor, Akron Lanier Watson, Etai Benson, More Cast in New Musical The 12 at Goodspeed by Meg Masseron

John Doyle directs the musical about the 12 disciples grappling with the loss of their leader.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:33am on August 7, 2023☆⚑

Funny Girl on Broadway Recoups Its Investment by Meg Masseron

The news comes just one month before the show's closure on September 3.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:33am on August 7, 2023☆⚑

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre Saw Funny Girl This Weekend by Meg Masseron

Being at the front lines of political press is always busy, but Jean-Pierre took a few hours to enjoy a classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:55pm on August 6, 2023☆⚑