Unpublished Letters Reveal My Fair Lady and Gigi Lyricist's Withdrawal from Phantom of the Opera by Michael Gioia

Alan Jay Lerner, the Tony Award-winning lyricist of Gigi, My Fair Lady and more, originally planned to collaborate with Andrew Lloyd Webber on the long-running, hit Broadway musical The Phan…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:30am on July 24, 2014☆⚑

Audra McDonald Answers the Internet's Burning Questions Via Song (Video) by Michael Gioia

Six-time Tony Award-winning actress Audra McDonald, who currently stars in Broadway's Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill, made a surprise guest appearance on "The Tonight Show …

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:19am on July 24, 2014☆⚑

AUDIO EXCLUSIVE: Liz Larsen Sings "I Just Ain't Lucky With Men," Cut from Bob Merrill's New Girl in Town by Michael Gioia

UnsungMusicalsCo. (UMC) will continue its Unsung concert series with Unsung Bob Merrill Aug. 5 at 54 Below. In anticipation of the evening, UMC shares an exclusive Bob Merrill track with Pla…

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:56am on July 24, 2014☆⚑

PLAYBILL PLAYLIST: Off-Broadway's Piece of My Heart Cast Members Pick Favorite Songs by Bert Berns by Michael Gioia

Piece of My Heart, a new musical based on the life and songs of legendary songwriter Bert Berns, opened Off-Broadway July 21 at The Irene Diamond Stage at The Pershing Square Signature …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on July 24, 2014☆⚑

It's Only a Play, Starring Producers Co-Stars, Already Taking in Millions at the Box Office by Michael Gioia

The star-studded Broadway production of Tony Award winner Terrence McNally's comedy It's Only A Play has taken in $5.5 million in sales prior to its Aug. 28 start date, accordin…

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:58pm on July 23, 2014☆⚑

Women's Project Theater Appoints New Producing Artistic Director Following Julie Crosby's Departure by Michael Gioia

Women's Project Theater announced July 23 that Lisa McNulty has been appointed the Off-Broadway theatre company's new producing artistic director. She succeeds Julie Crosby.

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:39pm on July 23, 2014☆⚑

No One Asked Me Will Explore True Stories of Undocumented Immigrants in NYC by Michael Gioia

The 18th annual New York International Fringe Festival (FringeNYC) will present No One Asked Me, a new play by Kate Ballen inspired by the true stories of undocumented immigrant NYC students…

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:35pm on July 23, 2014☆⚑

Bootycandy, Sex-Education Comedy About Growing Up Gay and Black, Will Play Off-Broadway; Complete Cast Announced by Michael Gioia

Playwrights Horizons will present the New York premiere of Bootycandy, a new play written and directed by Obie Award winner Robert O'Hara, beginning Aug. 22, prior to an official opening…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:49pm on July 23, 2014☆⚑

Boxing Champ and "Let's Get Ready to Rumble" Announcer Make Broadway Debuts in Rocky Tonight by Michael Gioia

World Middleweight boxing champion Gennady Golovkin and announcer Michael Buffer make their Broadway debuts July 23 at the 8 PM performance of Rocky at the Winter Garden Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32am on July 23, 2014☆⚑

"Glee" Star Naya Rivera Ties the Knot in Secret Ceremony in Mexico by Michael Gioia

"Glee" star Naya Rivera, who called off her engagement to rapper Big Sean in April, tied the knot with longtime friend Ryan Dorsey July 19 in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, according to P…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:05am on July 23, 2014☆⚑

Tom Hiddleston Quotes Richard II in High-Speed Jaguar Spot; Ad Banned in U.K. by Michael Gioia

A Jaguar Land Rover spot, featuring actor Tom Hiddleston quoting Richard II, has been banned by the U.K. advertising watchdog for encouraging irresponsible driving, according to the Hollywoo…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:52am on July 23, 2014☆⚑

"Frozen" Is Not Cooling Down: Film Tops List of Digital Movie Purchases and Rentals by Michael Gioia

The Oscar-winning movie "Frozen" — Disney's 3-D animated film that features the voices of Tony Award winner Idina Menzel, Tony nominee Jonathan Groff and stage and screen…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:19am on July 23, 2014☆⚑

Box Office Opens Today for Broadway's The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Michael Gioia

The Barrymore Theatre box office opens July 23 for tickets to the National Theatre production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, the acclaimed new play by Simon Stephens t…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on July 23, 2014☆⚑

92nd Street Y's Fall Programming to Feature Jersey Boys' "Midtown Men," John Doyle Talkback and More by Michael Gioia

The 92nd Street Y has announced its fall 2014 programming of talks, classes, performances and more. Highlights include talkbacks with the "Midtown Men" of Jersey Boys and John Doyl…

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:36pm on July 22, 2014☆⚑

Contemporary Musicals Dogfight and Ordinary Days Will Hit Chicago Stages by Michael Gioia

BoHo Theatre has announced its lineup for its 11th season, which will include the Chicago premiere of the Benj Pasek and Justin Paul-scored musical Dogfight, Adam Gwon's Ordinary Da…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:53pm on July 22, 2014☆⚑

"The Last Five Years" Film, With Jeremy Jordan and Anna Kendrick, Will Premiere at TIFF by Michael Gioia

Richard LaGravenese's big-screen adaptation of Jason Robert Brown's The Last Five Years, starring Tony Award nominees Jeremy Jordan and Anna Kendrick, will premiere at the 2014 Toron…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:31pm on July 22, 2014☆⚑

Jazz Duo Lindsay Mendez and Marco Paguia Will Cover Sara Bareilles, The Cardigans and More at Birdland by Michael Gioia

Lindsay Mendez, who starred as Elphaba in Broadway's Wicked, and music director and jazz pianist Marco Paguia will play NYC's Birdland July 28. The jazz duo will cover Sara Bareilles…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:43am on July 22, 2014☆⚑

"Nobody Puts Baby in a Corner!" Dirty Dancing Tour Casts Its Leads by Michael Gioia

Samuel Pergande and Jillian Mueller will star as Johnny Castle and Frances "Baby" Houseman, respectively, in the North American tour of Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:15am on July 22, 2014☆⚑

Adam Monley Is Javert in Broadway's Les Misérables, Starting Tonight; British Actor in the Wings by Michael Gioia

Adam Monley, who performs the roles of the Bishop of Digne and Combeferre in the Broadway revival of Les Misérables, steps into the part of Javert July 22-Aug. 10. British actor Earl …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on July 22, 2014☆⚑

Watch Lion King Cast Perform at the White House for Michelle Obama (Video) by Michael Gioia

The cast of the North American tour of The Lion King performed July 18 for First Lady Michelle Obama and guests at a "Kids' State Dinner" at the White House.

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:06pm on July 21, 2014☆⚑

New Rock 'n' Roll Musical Eddie and the Palaceades Plays Midtown International Theater Festival by Michael Gioia

Pine Hill Production Company LLC and The Show Goes On Productions,
 in association with The 15th Annual Midtown International Theater Festival, present the new rock 'n' roll mu…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:39pm on July 21, 2014☆⚑

Pippin Actress Will Get Typed Out at 54 Below by Michael Gioia

Ariana DeBose, a cast member in Broadway's Pippin, will return to 54 Below Aug. 15 with her original solo show Typed Out. 

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:11am on July 21, 2014☆⚑

"Don't Tell Mama!" Cabaret Star Extends Run in Broadway Revival by Michael Gioia

Roundabout Theatre Company announced July 21 that Oscar nominee Michelle Williams has extended her run as Sally Bowles opposite Tony winner Alan Cumming as the Emcee in Broadway's Cabare…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:08am on July 21, 2014☆⚑

Trio of Leading Ladies Will Be Broadway Babes in Albuquerque by Michael Gioia

Albuquerque Little Theatre will present Broadway Babes, featuring a trio of Broadway actresses, July 27 in New Mexico.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33am on July 21, 2014☆⚑

Sour Note! Britain Court Orders Name Change for Fox's "Glee" by Michael Gioia

Britain's High Court ruled July 18 that the Fox hit musical series "Glee" must change its name because it breaches the trademark of a chain of comedy clubs, according to the As…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:19am on July 21, 2014☆⚑