Today’s Highlights:
Glengarry Glen Ross, by David Mamet, directed by Patick Marber, featuring Kieran Culkin (Richard Roma), Bob Odenkirk (Shelley Levene), Bill Burr (Dave Moss), Michael McKean (George Aaronow), Donald Webber Jr. (John Williamson), Howard W. Overshown (Baylen), and John Pirruccello (James Lingk), opens at Broadway’s Palace Theatre.
NYC’s Gay Men’s Chorus‘ Harmony: Silver Anniversary Gala, hosted by Julie Halston, honoring George Takei, Kelsey Louie, and Seth Rudetsky & James Wesley Jackson, at 6:30 PM at the Edison Ballroom.
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GRACE NOTES 
Haters Gonna Hate by Jim Bernhard
Complete these show tune titles with the object of the singer’s hatred.
| 1. “Oh How I Hate ____” from Yip Yip Yaphank | A. Men |
| 2. “Everyone Hates ____” from Falsettos | B. Christmas Eve |
| 3. “God, I Hate ____!” from Something Rotten | C. You, Darling |
| 4. “I Hate ____” from Doctor Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole | D. To Say Good-Bye to You |
| 5. “I Hate ____” from Carnival! | E. His Parents |
| 6. “I Hate ____” from Kiss Me, Kate | F. The Bus |
| 7. “I Hate ____“ from Rock of Ages | G. To Get Up in the Morning |
| 8. “Hate ____” from Music Is | H. Myself for Loving You |
| 9. “I Hate ____” from Caroline, or Change | I. Shakespeare |
| 10. “I Hate ____” from Let’s Face It | J. Him |
Scroll down for the answers…
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Lolita Chakrabarti’s Hymn will run Apr. 29-May 25 at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, directed by O J Parson.
Chiké Johnson and James Vincent Meredith.
Two men from two very different neighborhoods meet as strangers, but before long—they’re singing the same tune. Benny is a loner anchored by his wife and children. Gil longs to fulfil his potential. They form a deep bond, but as cracks appear in their fragile lives, they start to realize that true courage comes in different forms. Set on Chicago’s South Side and brimming with the sounds of R&B, gospel, and house music, this soulful play takes an honest look at love, faith, and friendship in all of life’s beautiful complexities
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The New York Pops has announced its 2025-26 concert series. Click here for complete details. All concerts start at 8 PM.
The Originals 1:
Shoshana Bean (Nov. 3)
Patti Lupone (Feb. 2, 2026 )
The Secret Life of the American Musical (Mar. 2)
Harry Connick Jr. (May 22)
The Originals 2
Cheyenne Jackson (Dec. 8)
Heather Headley (May 7, 2026)
Harry Connick Jr. (May 23)
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Red Bull Theatre will present a reading of Sophocles’ Oedipus on Sun. Apr. 27 at 7:30 PM at Off-Broadway’s Sheen Center, directed by Carey Perloff.
Isabel Arraiza, Teagle F. Bougere, Nike Imoru, Rocco Sisto, Rebecca S’Manga Frank, Chauncy Thomas, John Douglas Thompson, and Raphael Nash Thompson.
How long must a man endure punishment for a crime he was fated to commit? An extraordinary new look at one of the most elemental tales of power, justice, family and revenge, as the aged Oedipus nears his death and attempts to rewrite his bloody past.
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Video: Jordon Dobson performs “Santa Cruz” from Night Side Songs, currently running at Cambridge’s A.R.T.
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Hello Dolly will run May 16 – June 22 at Boston’s Lyric Stage, directed by Maurice Ilyse Robbins.
TBA
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Click here to listen to MCC Theater’s Miscast 2025 (studio sessions – the official album), honoring Sheryl Lee Ralph & Travis Raeburn.
Tituss Burgess, Steven Pasquale, Cole Escola, Nicole Scherzinger, Raúl Esparza, Jennifer Simard, Jordan Fisher, Helen J Shen, Ana Gasteyer, Britton Smith, Megan Hilty, Phillipa Soo, Nick Jonas, Ephraim Sykes, Kecia Lewis, Aaron Tveit, Adam Pascal, and Jordan Tyson.
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The world premiere of Dianne Houston’s Take the Lead, currently in previews, will open Apr. 6 and continue through Apr. 27 at NJ’s Paper Mill Playhouse, directed & choreographed by Christopher Gattelli.
Adrienne Bailon-Houghton (Arianna Bailon-Houghton), Vincent Jamal Hooper (Rock), Savy Jackson as (Rhette), Tam Mutu (Pierre Dulaine), and Matthew Risch (Alan), with Eric Ascione, Megan Elyse Fulmer, Gaelen Gilliland, David Jennings, Dillon Lehman, Natalia Nieves, Justin O’Brien, Kevin Trinio Perdido, Ryan Raffloer, Deon Releford-Lee, Cristian Rodriguez, Kiki Rodriguez, Jonalyn Saxer, Tatiana Seliverstova, SeQuoiia, Grace Slear, Salome Smith, Stephani Sosa, Christian Whan, and Zoë Zimmerman.
Inspired by the true story of Pierre Dulaine, the work is set in the pulsating heart of New York City, This electrifying tale is the true story of Pierre Dulaine, a former professional dancer who, against all odds, brought the art of ballroom dance into New York City public schools
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Stephen Gilbane’s Lost Cellphone Weekend will run Apr. 5-27 at North Hollywood’s Write Act Rep, directed by Darrin Yalacki.
Lance Bagley, Birdie, Scott Di Lorenzo, Lauren Faulkner, Trevor Murphy, Courtney South, and Jess Spruiell.
Don Birnam has a problem. But it’s not the usual stuff, like booze or drugs. He has a social media problem, a problem with his cellphone. Like many of us do. This weekend, he will be tested as never before! Begging the question, “Can you survive a weekend offline?”
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A benefit reading of Ed. Weinbeger’s The Journals of Adam & Eve will take place Mon. Apr. 7 at 6 PM at Ventura’s Rubicon Theatre.
Hal Linden (Adam) and Sally Struthers (Eve).
Inspired by the Biblical characters, John Milton’s Paradise Lost, and Mark Twain’s The Diaries of Adam and Eve, the new comedy follows history’s first couple, allowing them to tell their own story in their own words—for the first time. With warmth and wit, the play reimagines the journey of Adam and Eve from innocence to experience, from paradise to parenting, and from first love to lasting companionship.
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Off-Broadway’s Laurie Beechman Theatre (at the West Bank Cafe), will present its Renaissance Gala on Mon. Apr. 14 at 7 PM, in support of BCEFA, with music direction by Benjamin Rauhala.
André De Shields, Lillias White, Matt Doyle, Lauren Patten, chip Zien, Jak Malone, Elizabeth Gillies, Milo Manheim, Joe Iconis, Jelani Remy, Emma Pittman, JJ Niemann, and more TBA.
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“The Playbill Podcast: A Show on Broadway” will share everything you need to know about the latest Broadway plays and musicals while introducting you to the starts that are making them, hosted by Playbill Chief Operating Officer & Vice President Alex Birsh. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
The series will officially debut Apr. 7 with an episode on Hadestown featuring current stars Merle Dandridge and Carlos Valdes.
Subscribers can expect to hear episodes centered on SIX: The Musical with its Tony-winning creators Toby Marlow & Lucy Moss; Maybe Happy Ending with star and co-producer Darren Criss; Operation Mincemeat with two of its stars, Natasha Hodgson and Jak Malone; & Juliet with current stars Maya Boyd and Alison Luff; and lots more in the weeks ahead.
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The world premiere of Erik Gernand’s The Totality of All Things will run Apr. 15 – May 25 (opening Apr. 18) at North Hollywood Road Theatre, directed by Taylor Nichols.
Christina Carlisi (Judith), Meeghan Holaway (DeeAnn), Gloria Ines (Ms. Carter), Gabriel Plama (Gregg), Victor Kallett (Micah), and Carlos Lacámara (Principal Benson).
When a hate crime rocks a small Indiana town, an act of vandalism escalates into something with potentially deadly consequences, and the search for answers only leads to uncertainty about the very nature of truth itself.
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GRACE NOTES Answers: Haters Gonna Hate
1-G. “Oh How I Hate to Get Up in the Morning” from Yip Yip Yaphank
2-E. “Everyone Hates His Parents” from Falsettos
3-I. “God, I Hate Shakespeare!” from Something Rotten
4-B. “I Hate Christmas Eve” from Doctor Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas
5-J. “I Hate Him” from Carnival!
6-A. “I Hate Men” from Kiss Me, Kate
7-H. “I Hate Myself for Loving You“ from Rock of Ages
8-D. “Hate to Say Good-Bye to You” from Music Is
9-F. “I Hate the Bus” from Caroline, or Change
10-C. “I Hate You, Darling” from Let’s Face It