Gina Vernaci News

REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES Will Host CD Signing Event at the Drama Book Shop

by Stephi Wild — July 17, 2025

Real Women Have Curves: The Musical will host a CD signing event for their Original Broadway Cast Recording at The Drama Book Shop this month.

REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES Will Close On Broadway This Month

by Joshua Wright — June 17, 2025

Real Women Have Curves: The Musical will play its final Broadway performance on June 29, 2025, following 31 previews and 73 regular performances.

2025 Drama League Awards Nominations- The Full List

by Nicole Rosky — April 22, 2025

The Drama League announced the 2025 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, Outstanding Direction of a Play, Outstanding Direction of a Musical, and the much-coveted Dis

REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES: THE MUSICAL Will Host Talkback With Joy Huerta and Gloria Estefan

by Stephi Wild — April 15, 2025

Gloria Estefan and Joy Huerta (of the band Jesse & Joy), will host a special talk-back following the evening performance of Real Women Have Curves.

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, CABARET & More Lead in Nominations for 2024 Drama League Awards

by Nicole Rosky — April 22, 2024

Read the full list of 2024 Drama League Nominations! Nominations include Cabaret, Merrily We Roll Along and more.

Photos: First Look at the Cast of Broadway-Bound THE WIZ; Tickets On Sale Now!

by Stephi Wild — November 9, 2023

Tickets are now on sale to the general public for The Wiz, set to open on Broadway on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in a limited engagement at the Marquis Theatre (210 West 46th Street).

Review: THE WIZ (THE TOURING COMPANY) at Connor Palace

by Roy Berko — October 8, 2023

What did our critic think of THE WIZ (THE TOURING COMPANY) at Connor Palace?

THE WIZ Gets Broadway Dates, Plus First Look at Cast!

by Stephi Wild — September 25, 2023

The all-new production of the Tony Award-winning hit musical The Wiz will open on Broadway on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in a limited engagement at the Marquis Theatre.

Deborah Cox and Lascelles Stephens of Deco Entertainment Join THE WIZ Producing Team

by Stephi Wild — September 22, 2023

Entertainment company DECO Entertainment, founded by Lascelles Stephens and Deborah Cox, will join the co-producing team of the all-new production of The Wiz.

Emmy and Grammy-Winning Adam Blackstone Joins THE WIZ Creative Team

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 20, 2023

Emmy Award®-winning music director and Grammy Award®-winning writer, Adam Blackstone, has joined the creative team as Dance Music Arranger for the revival of The Wiz.

Common and MC Lyte Join the Producing Team For THE WIZ

by Stephi Wild — September 12, 2023

Academy Award®, Grammy Award® and Emmy Award®-winning artist, actor, author and activist Common and hip-hop pioneer, actor, philanthropist, and business mogul MC Lyte will join the co-producing team of the all-new production of The Wiz.

The Broadway League Presents The 2023 League Awards

by A.A. Cristi — May 17, 2023

The Broadway League congratulates the honorees of the League Awards, which were announced today during the 33rd annual Spring Road Conference, celebrating industry professionals whose outstanding achievements contribute to the success of Broadway on the Road.

The Broadway League Announces Recipients of Inaugural League Leadership Awards

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 21, 2023

The Broadway League has announced the recipients of the 2023 Broadway League Leadership Awards.

Playhouse Square Unveils Next Phase of Neighborhood Transformation Featuring Dazzling New Theater Marquees

by A.A. Cristi — October 3, 2022

Playhouse Square has unveiled plans to build upon its dramatic neighborhood transformation.

Playhouse Square Names Royal Albert Hall Chief Executive Craig Hassall as New President and Chief Executive

by Chloe Rabinowitz — August 11, 2022

Royal Albert Hall Chief Executive Craig Hassall has been named Playhouse Square's new president and chief executive officer, replacing retiring CEO Gina Vernaci.

Royal Albert Hall CEO Craig Hassall to Step Down

by Aliya Al-Hassan — August 10, 2022

Royal Albert Hall CEO Craig Hassall will step down at the start of the 2023 season, having accepted a position as President and Chief Executive of Playhouse Square in Cleveland, Ohio.

Playhouse Square Announces New President and CEO

by Stephi Wild — August 9, 2022

Playhouse Square announced that Royal Albert Hall Chief Executive Craig Hassall has been named its new president and chief executive officer, replacing retiring CEO Gina Vernaci.

Photos: Playhouse Square Honors Legendary Lyricist Sir Tim Rice

by A.A. Cristi — May 9, 2022

Playhouse Square Board of Trustees Chair Amy Brady honored noted lyricist Sir Tim Rice with the organization’s highest award, the Playhouse Square Star Award for Achievement in the Performing Arts, at its annual Chairman’s Dinner on May 4.

Playhouse Square Announces 2022-23 KeyBank Broadway Series

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 12, 2022

Playhouse Square has revealed the shows Cleveland audiences will enjoy as part of the 2022-2023 KeyBank Broadway Series: LES MISÉRABLES (October 2022), CATS (November 2022), BEETLEJUICE (January 2023), HADESTOWN (January- February 2023), TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL (April-May 2023, and more.

National Tour of LES MISERABLES to Launch October 2022

by A.A. Cristi — February 9, 2022

Cameron Mackintosh announced today that his acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg's Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISERABLES, will relaunch its record-breaking tour of North America in October 2022.