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Playbill News
Jun 14, 2025

Photos: Chris Colfer, Stephanie Hsu, Gayle King, More at the Opening Night of Jean Smart-Led Call Me Izzy
The stars came out for Smart's return to Broadway.




Playbill News
Jun 14, 2025

Rachel Zegler and Diego Andres Rodriguez Star in London Revival of Evita Beginning June 14
Sunset Blvd. Tony nominee Jamie Lloyd directs the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical.



Playbill News
Jun 13, 2025

Hell's Kitchen Lead Jessica Vosk to Take 3-Week Leave of Absence
The Broadway favorite is taking time off to recover from back surgery.



Playbill News
Jun 13, 2025

Photos: See Christine Baranski, Cynthia Nixon, and the Cast of HBO's The Gilded Age at the Season 3 Premiere
Most of Broadway was also in attendance, including Phylicia Rashad and Patrick Page.



Playbill News
Jun 13, 2025

A Hunt for Allison Janney, Sadie Sink on Your Lap, Oprah! Go Behind the Scenes at the 2025 Tony Awards
Playbill gave disposable cameras to nine members from nominated shows to capture all the magic.



Playbill News
Jun 13, 2025

Anatomy of a Tony Awards Performance: How Dead Outlaw Brought Their Show to the World
Everything it takes to bring a Tony performance to the stage of Radio City Music Hall.



Playbill News
Jun 13, 2025

See Rob Madge's My Son's a Queer (But What Can You Do?) Make Its New York Debut
The West End favorite is playing a limited run at New York City Center.



Playbill News
Jun 13, 2025

Vishal Vaidya and Mary Page Nance Will Join Composer Micah Young for Pangea Concert
The evening will celebrate Young's original tunes and Pride.



Playbill News
Jun 13, 2025

Annette Bening Reelected Entertainment Community Fund Chair of the Board
The organization also successfully concluded its fundraising campaign, raising over $160 million.




Playbill News
Jun 13, 2025

Broadway Teachers Workshop Launches Online Director's Toolkit Series
Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Jenn Collella, Peter Flynn, and more will lead live, interactive workshops that will also be available on demand.



Playbill News
Jun 13, 2025

Composer Michael Thurber Was Once a Janitor; Now He Has 2 Shows Running Simultaneously
The composer of the new musical Goddess was Tony-nominated for his Just in Time orchestrations.



Playbill News
Jun 13, 2025

Photos: Laura Linney and More Hit the Red Carpet to Support John Krasinski in Angry Alan
Go inside the opening night festivities with these photos.



Playbill News
Jun 13, 2025

Original Merrily We Roll Along Star Ann Morrison Will Lead Kimberly Akimbo on Tour
Carolee Carmello will depart the Best Musical Tony winner in July.



Playbill News
Jun 13, 2025

New All-Star Cover Album The Billy Joel Project Will Be Released Next Month
The record is a new collection of the singer-songwriter's songs performed by Broadway talent, focusing on the Grammy winner's knack for storytelling.



Playbill News
Jun 13, 2025

In the Era of 'Fake News,' Jason Robert Brown's The Connector Is a Cautionary Tale
The musical, created with Jonathan Marc Sherman and Daisy Prince, will have a one-night-only reunion concert to benefit journalists.




Playbill News
Jun 13, 2025

Cast Complete for Muny Come From Away, With Heidi Blickenstaff, Andréa Burns, Tamika Lawrence, Jason Tam
Seth Sklar-Heyn directs the 9/11-themed musical at the Tony-winning regional venue.



Playbill News
Jun 13, 2025

Video: See Leslie Odom, Jr. Perform 'Wait for It' at the Public Theater Gala
The outdoor event raised $2.5 million for the Off-Broadway institution.




Playbill News
Jun 13, 2025

Video: Watch Harvey Fierstein's Acceptance Speech for His 2025 Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement
"I dedicate this award to the people in the dark and offer my most profound thanks to all of you, my community."



Playbill News
Jun 13, 2025

See Broadway Veteran Kecia Lewis Cover Hamilton at MCC's Miscast
The annual benefit concert, where performers take on songs from roles for which they would not traditionally be cast, was held April 7.



Playbill News
Jun 13, 2025

See Who's Starring in Bubba Weiler's Well, I'll Let You Go Off-Broadway
The piece, the professional playwriting debut of the Drama Desk-nominated actor, sifts through the rubble of the American Dream.



Playbill News
Jun 13, 2025

The Final Jeopardy! Category Is... Broadway Cast Albums
Theatre kids, breathe a sigh of relief; they didn't call them soundtracks.



Playbill News
Jun 13, 2025

Erica Rotstein Will Succeed Kathy Evans as Executive Director of Rhinebeck Writers Retreat
Since its creation in 2011, Rhinebeck Writers Retreat has supported over 200 musical theatre writers.



Playbill News
Jun 13, 2025

Gracie Lawrence, Cheryl Stern Join Starry Hello, Dolly! Concert at Carnegie Hall
Frank Dilella will join Lee Roy Reams to co-host the upcoming benefit performance for Off-Broadway's Transport Group.



Playbill News
Jun 13, 2025

Jersey Boys Star Daniel Reichard to Make Café Carlyle Debut With Pride
Reichard will be joined by musical director Brandon James Gwinn.



Playbill News
Jun 13, 2025

Mamma Mia, Here We Go Again!: See a New Montage of the Incoming Broadway Revival
The international hit, which features the songs of ABBA, will again play the Winter Garden Theatre beginning August 2.




Playbill News
Jun 13, 2025

Alex Newell, Nicole Scherzinger, More Join Starry Lineup for Broadway Bares
Dancers for the annual burlesque spectacular will include Ehizoje Azeke, Tony d'Alelio, Kolton Krouse, Mark Mackillop, Samantha Pollino, and more.



Playbill News
Jun 13, 2025

NFL Player Solomon Thomas Makes Broadway Debut in MJ June 13
The hit musical continues at the Neil Simon Theatre.



Playbill News
Jun 12, 2025

Read the Reviews for Jean Smart's Broadway Return in Call Me Izzy
The solo show serves as the Broadway debut for playwright Jamie Wax.



Playbill News
Jun 12, 2025

William Finn to Receive Additional Broadway Marquee Dimming June 17
Finn's individual dimming follows the first group dimming, held June 10.



Playbill News
Jun 12, 2025

Acceptance Speeches of the Tony Awards 2025: Watch the Broadway Winners Here
The winners of the 78th Annual Tony Awards accepted their Tonys at Radio City Music Hall with a mix of humor and gratitude.



Playbill News
Jun 12, 2025

1st 100 Ticket Buyers for Joy Musical Set to Cleanup in Box-Office Giveaway
The new musical, starring Betsy Wolfe, will begin previews Off-Broadway June 21.



Playbill News
Jun 12, 2025

Pirates! The Penzance Musical Will Release a Broadway Album
The musical has shifted the action from England to the legendary port city New Orleans, completed with a jazz influenced orchestration.



Playbill News
Jun 12, 2025

At Opening Night of Les Misérables at the Kennedy Center, Trump and Drag Artists Shared the House
Drag queen Mari Con Carne provides an inside look at the charged performance.



Playbill News
Jun 12, 2025

Introducing Baby Love, Who Brings a Drag Edge to Beloved Musicals in Fagtasia
From outcast to self-made diva, she's carved out a space where queer and trans artists are in the spotlight.



Playbill News
Jun 12, 2025

Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Bonnie Milligan, Andy Mientus, More to Strip Down With the Skivvies
Nick Cearley and Lauren Molina will lead the concerts at Joe's Pub.




Playbill News
Jun 12, 2025

George Abud, Eric William Morris, More in Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical; 1st Look Photos
Christopher Ashley directs Joe Iconis and Gregory S. Moss' musical at Virginia's Signature.




Playbill News
Jun 12, 2025

Chiara Aurelia Will Join Broadway's John Proctor is the Villain
Original star Sadie Sink is departing the Tony-nominated play in July.



Playbill News
Jun 12, 2025

Brian Stokes Mitchell, Laura Benanti, Jessica Vosk, Adrienne Warren, More Revealed for 92NY 2025-26 Tisch Music Season
Many Broadway stars will grace the stage in concert throughout the 92nd St. Y's season.



Playbill News
Jun 12, 2025

Broadway Producer Mara Isaacs Will Release Documentary Anthology on Theatre Arts Across America
Titled I Feel Myself to Be a Part of Something, it will place a lens on five distinct communities across the U.S. in five documentary films.



Playbill News
Jun 12, 2025

Ethan Slater-Led Marcel on the Train, The Baker's Wife Musical in CSC Season Off-Broadway
The 2025-2026 season will also include the New York premiere of Thornton Wilder's final play, The Emporium.



Playbill News
Jun 12, 2025

Fringe Favorite Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Extends Off-Broadway
Julia Masli's solo comedy, a 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe hit, is now running at the Public Theater.




Playbill News
Jun 12, 2025

Ariana DeBose Will Host Macy's 4th of July Fireworks on NBC
Performers will include the Jonas Brothers, Eric Church, Lenny Kravitz, Ava Max, Keke Palmer, and Trisha Yearwood.



Playbill News
Jun 12, 2025

10 Creative PLAYBILLDER Covers for Tony Award-Winning Best Musicals
See how school and community theatres around the country have designed covers for these iconic musicals.



Playbill News
Jun 12, 2025

Harry Potter Film Star Tom Felton Extends Run in Broadway's Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Felton will return to the role of Draco Malfoy this fall at the Lyric.



Playbill News
Jun 12, 2025

Jim Stanek Will Star in Upstate New York Barnum
The Broadway favorite will star in the title role of the musical about the politician-turned-circus impresario.



Playbill News
Jun 12, 2025

See Kelli O'Hara, Reeve Carney, Kathryn Gallagher, More at Starry Irish Repertory Theatre Gala
The 2025 gala celebrated the music of Van Morrison.



Playbill News
Jun 12, 2025

Read the Reviews For Angry Alan Off-Broadway, Starring John Krasinski
The Office Emmy nominee is starring in the new Penelope Skinner comedy at Studio Seaview.



Playbill News
Jun 12, 2025

Barrington Stage Company Will Premiere Jason Danieley-Directed Ahrens and Flaherty Revue
Elizabeth A. Davis, Paula Gaurdier, Alan H. Green, and Nathan Salstone will star.



Playbill News
Jun 12, 2025

Call Me Izzy, Starring Jean Smart, Opens on Broadway June 12
The solo show serves as the Broadway debut for playwright Jamie Wax.



Playbill News
Jun 11, 2025

Megan Hilty to Take Leave of Absence from Death Becomes Her
The Tony-nominated star needs time to recover from a vocal injury.



Playbill News
Jun 11, 2025

Gianna Harris Is Broadway's New Juliet in & Juliet: 1st Bow Photos
The long-running, hit jukebox musical continues at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre.



Playbill News
Jun 11, 2025

7 New Musicals Will Share $125K as Pipeline Award Winners
Winning writers include Lianah Sta. Ana, Jaime Lozano, Andy Roninson, and more.



Playbill News
Jun 11, 2025

42 Balloons Soars to Chicago Shakespeare Theater
The musical, based on the true story of a man who flew thanks to a mass of balloons, has come to the U.S. after a hit run in the U.K.



Playbill News
Jun 11, 2025

Broadway's Death Becomes Her Is Unapologetically for the Gays—And That's Why It's a Hit
The musical pays homage to the original film's connection with queer audiences.



Playbill News
Jun 11, 2025

Stage and Screen Actor Harris Yulin Dies at 88
Mr. Yulin's Broadway debut came in 1980's Watch on the Rhine, situating him as an acclaimed dramatic actor with a propensity for elevated language.



Playbill News
Jun 11, 2025

5 Gifts Perfect For a Theatre Kid
The Playbill Store has gifts for all the theatre kids in your life.



Playbill News
Jun 11, 2025

Phantom of the Opera Revival Ticket Info Expected This Month
It's looking likely that Andrew Lloyd Webber's "The Music of the Night" will be heard on West 57th Street this season.



Playbill News
Jun 11, 2025

Watch Ali Louis Bourzgui Sing 'Epic III' in Hadestown on Broadway
The Tony-winning Best Musical continues at the Walter Kerr Theatre.



Playbill News
Jun 11, 2025

Tina Fabrique, Zonya Love, More Set for Public Reading of And She Became the Rain
The new play with music comes from Nathan Yungerberg and Lawrence El Grecco.




Playbill News
Jun 11, 2025

Tony Winner Jefferson Mays Will Lead Noises Off at San Diego's Old Globe
The production will be directed by Gordon Greenberg (Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors).



Playbill News
Jun 11, 2025

Situation Project Receives Special Grant From The New York Times Communities Fund
The grant marks a moment for Situation Project and arts access in NYC for students.



Playbill News
Jun 11, 2025

Rishi Varma's Sulfur Bottom Sets Off-Broadway Premiere
Set in a decaying home on the edge of industrial sprawl, the work explores the quiet devastation of environmental collapse.



Playbill News
Jun 11, 2025

What Shows Are Newly Available For Licensing?
Is your local school or theatre trying to decide what show to produce next? Check out what titles have recently been released for licensing!



Playbill News
Jun 11, 2025

Orville Peck Is Baring His Soul, and His Face, in Cabaret on Broadway
He may be a country musician, but he's wanted to play the Emcee since he was a teenager.



Playbill News
Jun 11, 2025

Peter Pan Goes Wrong Will Be Licensed by Dramatists Play Service
The follow-up to The Play That Goes Wrong sees the Cornley Drama Society take on the J.M. Barrie classic to disastrous results.



Playbill News
Jun 11, 2025

Marcela Mar Will Star as Painter Débora Arango in New Biopic From Stage Writer-Director Will Nunziata
The revolutionary artist reshaped 20th century Colombia.



Playbill News
Jun 11, 2025

Kendal Hartse and Alexander Sage Oyen Preview New York Premiere of Uh Oh!
The Broadway veteran of Summer and Cinderella sings Harry Nilsson's "Spaceman" from her upcoming New York solo debut.



Playbill News
Jun 11, 2025

6 New Plays Will Be Part of 1st Stage Left Festival
Panelists and moderators have also been announced for Broadway Advocacy Coalition and Working Theater's upcoming festival.




Playbill News
Jun 11, 2025

Broadway's July 4th Week 2025 Performance Schedule Changes
Several shows have canceled or added performances during the holiday week.



Playbill News
Jun 11, 2025

Music Theatre International Acquires Shucked on National Corn on the Cob Day
The corn-y musical played a Broadway run in 2023, and is currently making its U.K. premiere in London.



Playbill News
Jun 11, 2025

Broadway Real Estate: Current and Future Theatre Bookings
Keep track of the shows booked into each Broadway theatre.



Playbill News
Jun 10, 2025

Jordan Donica Joins Cast of Tony-Winning Sunset Blvd. Revival June 10; Get a First Look Here
Jamie Lloyd's production of the Andrew Lloyd Webber recently won three 2025 Tony Awards, including Best Revival of a Musical.



Playbill News
Jun 10, 2025

Smash Announces Abrupt Closing on Broadway
The musical, about the making of a musical, will play its final performance June 22.



Playbill News
Jun 10, 2025

See Who's Starring in National Asian Artists Project's Discover: New Musicals Program
This year, Discover will showcase three new short or one-act musicals by emerging AAPI writers, composers, performers, and creatives.



Playbill News
Jun 10, 2025

Juneteenth Broadway Concert to Feature Jasmine Amy Rogers, Kecia Lewis, NaTasha Yvette Williams, More
Tony winner André De Shields will receive the Juneteenth Legacy Award at the free concert hosted by two-time Tony winner Kara Young and Jon Michael Hill.




Playbill News
Jun 10, 2025

Lin-Manuel Miranda Biography Due in September
Daniel Pollack-Pelzner penned the new tome about the creator of Hamilton and In the Heights.



Playbill News
Jun 10, 2025

Lin-Manuel Miranda on How that Hamilton Reunion at the Tony Awards Came Together in a Few Days
The cast learned the medley over the weekend.



Playbill News
Jun 10, 2025

Lowcountry at Atlantic Theater Company, a 1st Look
Directed by Jo Bonney, the play is part of the Off-Broadway company's rescheduled season.



Playbill News
Jun 10, 2025

MiMi Scardulla Is Center Stage and Unapologetically Herself This Pride Month
The newly married Cabaret ensemblist is dancing in Broadway Bares, the industry's annual charity strip-a-thon.



Playbill News
Jun 10, 2025

Bernadette Peters Responds to Cole Escola's Tony Awards Look With Her Full Chest
The Tony-winning Broadway legend, icon, and star took note of the Oh, Mary! writer and star's homage to her at the 78th Annual Tony Awards.



Playbill News
Jun 10, 2025

Broadway Grosses Analysis: Bonkers Final Weeks for Good Night, and Good Luck and Othello Send Broadway Box Office Soaring
Good Night, and Good Luck closed with the highest gross of its stratospheric run, even as a performance broadcast and streamed live for free via CNN.



Playbill News
Jun 10, 2025

25 Standout Looks at the 2025 Tony Awards Red Carpet
There were colorful suits, a Bernadette Peters tribute, and gloriously embellished gowns.



Playbill News
Jun 10, 2025

Good Night, and Good Luck Broadcast Brought In More Than 7.3 Million Viewers
The telecast was the most popular piece of cable programming in the U.S. on June 7.



Playbill News
Jun 10, 2025

Immersive The Death of Rasputin Again Extends Governers Island Run
The production is created by and features original cast members of Sleep No More.



Playbill News
Jun 10, 2025

Photos: See Nicole Scherzinger, Cynthia Erivo, Sadie Sink, More at the Official Tony Awards After Party
The post-ceremony bash took place at the Museum of Modern Art, in partnership with Dewar's Scotch Whisky.



Playbill News
Jun 10, 2025

BD Wong to Host Actors' Equity Foundation Awards, Honoring Buena Vista Social Club Ensemble
2025 Tony winner Francis Jue, Jessica Hecht, Jennifer Leigh Warren, and more will also be celebrated at the ceremony, which will stream live.



Playbill News
Jun 10, 2025

All-Black La Cage aux Folles, Bat Boy, More Coming to New York City Center
Billy Porter will star in the classic queer musical, with Robert O'Hara directing.



Playbill News
Jun 10, 2025

Bernadette Peters Responds to Cole Escola's Tony Look With Her Full Chest
The Tony-winning Broadway legend, icon, and star took note of the Oh, Mary! writer and star's homage to her at the 78th Annual Tony Awards.



Playbill News
Jun 10, 2025

Broadway Rush, Lottery, and Standing Room Only Policies
Playbill's complete round-up of the latest Broadway rush, lottery, standing-room-only (SRO), and student ticket policies.



Playbill News
Jun 10, 2025

Cynthia Erivo Was Passing Out Snacks During Commercial Breaks at the Tonys
An audience video from a very special guest offers a peek into parts of Broadway's biggest night not shown on TV.



Playbill News
Jun 10, 2025

Off-Broadway Rush and Inexpensive Ticket Policies
To make tickets more affordable, many Off-Broadway shows have implemented rush, lottery, and inexpensive ticket policies.



Playbill News
Jun 10, 2025

Last Chance: Schedule of Upcoming Broadway and Off-Broadway Show Closings
What shows are about to close in New York City?



Playbill News
Jun 10, 2025

Read the Text of Harvey Fierstein's Acceptance Speech for His 2025 Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement
"I dedicate this award to the people in the dark and offer my most profound thanks to all of you, my community."



Playbill News
Jun 10, 2025

Watch the Kiss of the Spider Woman Trailer From Tony Awards Night
The 30-second preview of the upcoming movie musical premiered on CBS June 8.



Playbill News
Jun 10, 2025

Ashley Loren and Christian Douglas Will Be Moulin Rouge! The Musical's New Stars
The two actors will join Wayne Brady and Taye Diggs at Broadway's Al Hirschfeld later this summer.



Playbill News
Jun 10, 2025

Gianna Harris Is Broadway's New Juliet in & Juliet Starting June 10
The long-running, hit jukebox musical continues at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre.



Playbill News
Jun 10, 2025

Broadway Marquees Dim for Ken Page, William Finn, Charles Strouse, More June 10
The ceremony is the first in a new system of group dimmings on Broadway.



Playbill News
Jun 10, 2025

Jordan Donica Joins Cast of Tony-Winning Sunset Blvd. Revival June 10
Jamie Lloyd's production of the Andrew Lloyd Webber recently won three 2025 Tony Awards, including Best Revival of a Musical.



Playbill News
Jun 09, 2025

Photos From Tony Awards 2025: Onstage, Backstage, and in the Audience
Broadway's biggest night saw Maybe Happy Ending and Purpose take the top prizes of Best Musical and Best Play.



Playbill News
Jun 09, 2025

TV Ratings for Tony Awards 2025 Highest Since 2019; Streaming Audience Biggest Ever
Cynthia Erivo hosted the annual ceremony, watched by an average of 4.85 million viewers.



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