Kevin Csolak, Jacob Ming-Trent and more join revival of ‘Gypsy’

The new production will begin previews on Nov. 21 and open on Dec. 19 at the Majestic Theatre.

Additional casting has been announced for the upcoming new Broadway production of “Gypsy.” Kevin Csolak will play Tulsa and Jacob Ming-Trent will take on the role of Uncle Jocko in the previously announced revival, scheduled to begin previews on Nov. 21 and open on Dec. 19 at the Majestic Theatre.

Csolak has been seen on Broadway as Trip in the 2024 Best Musical Tony Award winner “The Outsiders” and A-rab in the 2020 revival of “West Side Story.” He made his Broadway debut in the 2006 staging of “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” Additionally, he appeared Off-Broadway in 2023’s “Watch Night.”

Ming-Trent’s Broadway credits include 2008’s “Shrek the Musical” and 2013’s “Hands on a Hardbody.” His extensive Off-Broadway résumé includes a Lucille Lortel Award-winning turn in 2014’s “Father Comes Home from the Wars (Parts 1, 2 & 3)” and Lortel-nominated performances in 2021’s “The Alchemist” and 2023’s “The Harder They Come.”

Also new to the “Gypsy” company are Kyleigh Denae Vickers as Baby Louise, with Marley Lianne Gomes and Jade Smith as Baby June. The musical’s ensemble will include Shanel Bailey, Jace Bently, Brandon Burks, Hunter Capellán, Tony d’Alelio, Summer Rae Daney, Kellie Jean Hoagland, Aliah James, Brittney Johnson, Zachary Daniel Jones, Ethan Joseph, Andrew Kober, Krystal Mackie, James McMenamin, Cole Newburg, Majo Rivero, Sally Shaw, Brendan Sheehan, Thomas Silcott, Jayden Theophile and Jordan Wynn.

(L-R) Kevin Csolak and Jacob Ming-Trent (Credit: Bruce Glikas/WireImage; Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic for HBO)

TikTok Star Charli D’Amelio to Make Broadway Debut in & Juliet →

TikTok Star Charli D’Amelio will make her Broadway debut in the jukebox musical “& Juliet,” a revisionist take on Shakespeare’s classic tale of star-crossed lovers.

D’Amelio will join the ensemble in the part of Charmian, which has been described by producers as a “dance-heavy role.” She will begin performances on Oct. 29 for a limited three-month engagement through Jan. 19, 2025.

The 20-year-old D’Amelio grew up dancing competitively before joining TikTok and becoming one of the most-followed people on the platform. In 2022, she competed on “Dancing With the Stars” and won the coveted Mirror Ball trophy during the 31st season. D’Amelio also stars in the Hulu reality TV series “The D’Amelio Show” with her family.

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Broadway’s ‘& Juliet’ partners with Refinery Hotel for ‘Girls’ Night Out’ →

The Refinery Hotel has announced a partnership with Broadway’s “& Juliet.” The luxury hotel has curated a “Girls’ Night Out Package” experience, centered around attending the Max Martin jukebox musical. The Refinery is located five blocks from the Stephen Sondheim Theatre, home of “& Juliet.” Upon booking the “Girls’ Night Out” package, participants will receive a link to purchase discount tickets to “& Juliet.”

Maya Boyd in “& Juliet” on Broadway, 2024 (Credit: Matthew Murphy)

Lillias White sets return to Broadway’s ‘Hadestown’ →

Lillias White will rejoin the company of “Hadestown.” White will step back into the role of Hermes on Oct. 22 at Broadway’s Walter Kerr Theatre. She will succeed Stephanie Mills, who will play her final performance in the role on Oct. 20.

Lillias White in “Hadestown” on Broadway, 2024 (Credit: Courtesy of DKC/O&M)

‘Our Town’: Kenny Leon’s Broadway Revival Reinvents Grover’s Corners For the Modern World →

Kenny Leon used the original 87-page script as a compass, taking advantage of its famously bare-bones set to create his own version of Grover’s Corner. The eclectic cast is part of what makes Leon’s version of “Our Town” feel less like a revival and more like a rediscovery. “We gotta treat ‘Our Town’ as if it was a world premiere,” he says, aware of the difficulties of launching a play, even one as beloved as Wilder’s drama, on Broadway. “We get one shot to do this, so we can’t treat it like it’s something that’s already existed.”

Company of *Our Town* on Broadway (Daniel Radar)

Joy Woods and Jordan Tyson will appear alongside Audra McDonald in ‘Gypsy’ →

Further principal casting is set for the Audra McDonald-led revival of “Gypsy.” Newly announced co-stars are Joy Woods as Louise and Jordan Tyson as June. “Gypsy” will begin previews on Nov. 21 and open on Dec. 19 at Broadway’s Majestic Theatre. George C. Wolfe will direct and Camille A. Brown will choreograph.

(L-R) Joy Woods and Jordan Tyson (Credit: Julia Sariy; courtesy of Polk & Co.)

Danny Burstein to join Audra McDonald in ‘Gypsy’ →

Tony Award winner Danny Burstein has been announced to co-star in the upcoming Broadway production of “Gypsy.” The previously announced revival, directed by George C. Wolfe, will begin previews on Nov. 21 and open on Dec. 19 at Broadway’s Majestic Theatre.

Danny Burstein (Credit: Bruce Glikas/WireImage)

Allison Russell to make Broadway debut in ‘Hadestown’ →

Hadestown has revealed a new incoming principal cast member. Grammy Award winner Allison Russell will join the 2019 Best Musical Tony Award winner in the role of Persephone on Nov. 12 at the Walter Kerr Theatre.

Allison Russell (Credit: Courtesy of DKC/O&M)

OUR TOWN to Offer $49, $45 and $30 Lottery, General and Student Rush Tickets →

The new Broadway production of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town, which will begin previews September 17, is launching its digital lottery and rush tickets, now available to theatregoers.

Casting Is Complete for Shucked National Tour →

The cast is complete for the national tour of Shucked. The tour will kick off at the Providence Performing Arts Center in Rhode Island on October 20 and play more than 30 cities including Nashville, Chicago and Louisville before arriving in Los Angeles in August, 2025.

The cast of "Shucked" on Broadway
(Photo: Evan Zimmerman and Matthew Murphy)

Hear & Juliet Star Maya Boyd 'Roar' in the Broadway.com Studio →

Maya Boyd stars as the title heroine of & Juliet, a twist on Shakespeare's story of star-crossed lovers set to Max Martin's most addictive pop hits. As a Broadway newcomer, Boyd's visit to the Broadway.com studio proved that "though she be but little, she is fierce". Hear Boyd's powerhouse rendition of "Roar," accompanied by members of the & Juliet band.

*Maya Boyd (Photo by Sergio Villarini for Broadway.com)*

Hadestown Sets 2025 Amsterdam and Melbourne Premieres →

The Tony-winning musical Hadestown will make its Amsterdam and Melbourne premieres next year with performances set to begin in summer 2025 at Carré. The musical will be performed in English and will be cast "country-blind" with simultaneous auditions in London and Amsterdam. The Melbourne production will open in spring 2025 at Her Majesty's Theatre. Dates and casting for both productions will be announced at a later time.

Eva Noblezada, André De Shields, and Reeve Carney in the original Broadway company

Broadway's 'Our Town' Took a Field Trip and Brought the Press Along →

Recently, the cast and creative team of Our Town—including Katie Holmes, Jim Parsons, Zoey Deutch, Ephraim Sykes, director Kenny Leon, scenic designer Beowulf Boritt, and more–took a field trip to Peterborough, New Hampshire, the town where Wilder wrote Our Town while in residence at MacDowell, and one which has some clear similarities to his fictional Grover’s Corners. The starry revival of the classic is set to begin performances September 17.

The company of *Our Town* with the staff of the Peterborough Diner. (Jenny Anderson)

Danielle Wade to Star as Maizy in the National Tour of 'Shucked' →

Danielle Wade will star in the national tour of Shucked as Maizy! Shucked features a book by Tony Award winner Robert Horn, a score by Grammy Award winners, Tony Award nominees and Nashville music superstars Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally, and direction by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O’Brien. Casting for the tour will be announced at a later date.

'Hadestown' Announces New West End Lead Casting →

Hadestown will bid farewell to current stars Dónal Finn (Orpheus) and WhatsOnStage Award winner Grace Hodgett-Young (Eurydice) on 25 August 2024, with the duo having originated their roles in the West End when the musical first opened at the Lyric. Replacing them from 27 August 2024 will be Dylan Wood (Orphans, No Love Songs), making his West End debut to play Orpheus, with Madeline Charlemagne, having been playing a Fate since the launch of Hadestown in the West End, will step into the role of Eurydice. Replacing Charlemagne as one of the three Fates from the 27th is Francessca Daniella-Baker (My Fair Lady)

Dylan Wood (© Jessica Hardwick), Madeline Charlemagne (© Joseph Lukehurst) and Francessca Daniella-Baker (© Kim Hardy)

‘Glengarry Glen Ross’ Sets Broadway Return with Kieran Culkin, Bob Odenkirk and Bill Burr →

David Mamet’s Pulitzer Prize-winning drama Glengarry Glen Ross will receive a Broadway revival in spring 2025. Tony Award-winner Patrick Marber will direct the production, which will star Kieran Culkin as Richard Roma, Bob Odenkirk as Shelly Levene and Bill Burr as Dave Moss. The revival will be produced by Jeffrey Richards and Rebecca Gold.

Kieran Culkin, Bob Odenkirk and Bill Burr (Credit: Courtesy of Polk & Co.; Erin Odenkirk; Koury Angelo)

Cast and Creative Team Finalized for ‘Our Town’ →

Complete casting has been revealed for the upcoming Broadway revival of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town. Ricardo Vázquez and Greg Wood will join the company in the role of Townspeople in the Kenny Leon-helmed production. Our Town will begin previews on Sept. 17 and open Oct. 10. The revival is scheduled to play a limited engagement through Jan. 19, 2025.

*Our Town* director Kenny Leon (Credit: Cindy Ord/Getty Images)

Broadway’s ‘& Juliet’ Will Welcome Drew Gehling to the Cast →

Drew Gehling will join the Tony Award-nominated musical & Juliet. Gehling will step into the role of Shakespeare on Aug. 16 at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre.

Drew Gehling (Credit: Courtesy of Grapevine PR)

‘Empire Records’ Musical Will Premiere at McCarter Theatre Center →

McCarter Theatre Center will produce the world premiere of Empire Records. The new musical, adapted from the 1995 film of the same name, will begin previews on Sept. 6 and open on Sept. 13 at McCarter’s Berlind Theatre in Princeton, New Jersey. Directed by Trip Cullman and choreographed by Ellenore Scott, the production is scheduled to play a limited engagement through Oct. 6.

Lorna Courtney (Credit: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions)

Sarah Silverman Musical, 'The Bedwetter,' Will Get D.C. Production →

Arena Stage is presenting the musical, which made its world premiere Off-Broadway at Atlantic Theater Company in 2022. The production will play the company's Kreeger Theater January 31-March 16, 2025, opening February 13.