Watch Katharine McPhee and Her West End Waitress Co-Stars Rehearse 3 Numbers by Ryan McPhee

The musical begins London performances February 8.

SOURCE: Playbill at 7:03pm on January 14, 2019☆⚑

West Side Story Film Casts Ariana DeBose, David Alvarez, and More by Ryan McPhee

Newcomer Rachel Zegler will take on the role of Maria, starring opposite Ansel Elgort in the Steven Spielberg adaptation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:14pm on January 14, 2019☆⚑

Grosses Analysis: Sara Bareilles and Gavin Creel Give Waitress a Sweet Pick-Me-Up by Ryan McPhee

The musical welcomed its composer and the Tony winner to the diner January 7.

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:54pm on January 14, 2019☆⚑

Glenn Close, Lady Gaga, Darren Criss, Jesus Christ Superstar Live Win Critics' Choice Awards by Ryan McPhee

NBC's presentation of Jesus Christ Superstar is the first live-televised musical to win the award.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:04pm on January 14, 2019☆⚑

Stratford's Historic American Shakespeare Festival Theatre Destroyed by Fire by Ryan McPhee

The Connecticut venue burned to the ground in the early hours of the morning January 13.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:56am on January 13, 2019☆⚑

Royal Pop Musical Six Extends London Return Engagement by Ryan McPhee

The musical concert, featuring the six wives of Henry VIII, begins at the Arts Theatre January 17.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02am on January 11, 2019☆⚑

Doctor Who's Alex Kingston to Star in West End Premiere of Admissions by Ryan McPhee

The Joshua Harmon play heads to London following an Off-Broadway run at Lincoln Center Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:41am on January 11, 2019☆⚑

Encores! Songs for a New World Cast Recording Sets January Release; Pre-Order Now by Ryan McPhee

The album from Ghostlight Records features Shoshana Bean, Colin Donnell, Mykal Kilgore, and Solea Pfeiffer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06am on January 11, 2019☆⚑

Hamilton Begins Puerto Rico Run January 11 With Lin-Manuel Miranda Back in Title Role by Ryan McPhee

The blockbuster musical heads to San Juan before the production embarks on a third national tour.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01am on January 11, 2019☆⚑

Tony Nominee Liesl Tommy to Direct Jennifer Hudson-Led Aretha Franklin Biopic by Ryan McPhee

Respect, from MGM Pictures, heads closer to production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:20pm on January 10, 2019☆⚑

Jesus Christ Superstar, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, Mary Poppins Returns Among Costume Designers Guild Award Nominations by Ryan McPhee

Tony winner Paul Tazewell was recognized for his work on NBC’s Emmy-winning live concert version of Jesus Christ Superstar.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:29pm on January 10, 2019☆⚑

Ruthie Ann Miles, Kathleen Chalfant, More Set for Site-Specific The Courtroom by Ryan McPhee

The re-enactment of deportation proceedings will play Fordham University School of Law and the Thurgood Marshall United States Courthouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42am on January 10, 2019☆⚑

Donmar Warehouse's Sweat, With Martha Plimpton, Extends London Run by Ryan McPhee

Lynn Nottage’s Pulitzer-winning drama opened at the U.K. venue in December.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:41am on January 10, 2019☆⚑

Patricia Kalember to Play Gloria Steinem in Off-Broadway's Gloria: A Life by Ryan McPhee

The stage and screen veteran steps in for Christine Lahti.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12am on January 10, 2019☆⚑

Carrie Coon Named Steppenwolf Theatre Company Ensemble Member by Ryan McPhee

The Tony and Emmy nominee has frequently performed with the Chicago company, including with husband Tracy Letts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 5:21pm on January 9, 2019☆⚑

Cast Set for West End Bow of The Twilight Zone Stage Adaptation by Ryan McPhee

Three performers from the Almeida world premiere will reprise their performances at London’s Ambassadors Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01pm on January 9, 2019☆⚑

Corey Cott and Mikaela Bennett to Star in Chicago Lyric Opera's West Side Story by Ryan McPhee

The classic musical will begin performances at the Lyric Opera House in May.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:21am on January 9, 2019☆⚑

Ainsley Melham and Michael James Scott Will Join Broadway Cast of Aladdin by Ryan McPhee

The pair reprise their performances as Aladdin and the Genie after taking the stage in Australia.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:46pm on January 8, 2019☆⚑

Olivier Winner Denise Gough, Tony Winner Alex Sharp, and More Set for HBO's Game of Thrones Prequel by Ryan McPhee

The stage alums join a cast that includes Naomi Watts and Josh Whitehouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:09pm on January 8, 2019☆⚑

Carmen Cusack Will Star in Call Me Madam at City Center Encores! by Ryan McPhee

The February engagement will also feature Ben Davis, Carol Kane, Brad Oscar, and Adam Heller.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24pm on January 8, 2019☆⚑

Actors' Equity Calls for Strike Against Developmental Labs by Ryan McPhee

The move follows negotiations between the union and the Broadway League amid Equity's "#NotaLabRat" campaign.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:58pm on January 7, 2019☆⚑

Grosses Analysis: Broadway's Once On This Island Concludes Story on a High Note by Ryan McPhee

The Tony-winning musical was one of four shows to end its Broadway run January 6.

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:51pm on January 7, 2019☆⚑

Ledisi, Hamilton Alum Amber Iman, More Set for Witness Uganda's Los Angeles Bow by Ryan McPhee

The musical by Matt Gould and Griffin Matthews, once titled Invisible Thread, makes its West Coast premiere in February.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:37am on January 7, 2019☆⚑

Darren Criss, Glenn Close Among 2019 Golden Globe Award Winners by Ryan McPhee

The 76th annual ceremony, which also included a special honor for Carol Burnett, took place January 6.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:17pm on January 6, 2019☆⚑

Watch the First Teaser Trailer for Broadway-Themed Miniseries Fosse/Verdon by Ryan McPhee

Sam Rockwell and Michelle Williams star as the musical theatre power couple in the FX series from Lin-Manuel Miranda, his Hamilton collaborators, and Steven Levenson.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:23pm on January 6, 2019☆⚑