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Dec 10, 2023

Reviews: What Are Critics Saying About How to Dance in Ohio on Broadway?
The new musical officially opened December 10 at the Belasco Theatre.



Playbill News
Dec 10, 2023

31 Days of Holiday Cheer: 'The Radio City Chanukah Spectacular' Presented at the 2019 Red Bucket Follies
Tune in every day this month as we share holiday music videos from our favorite Broadway stars, as well as a few new original videos.



Playbill News
Dec 10, 2023

Barry Bostwick Joins Debbie Wileman for Judy Garland Tribute December 10 at Carnegie Hall
"Judy Garland" We Need a Little Christmas features musical direction by Steve Orich.



Playbill News
Dec 10, 2023

Broadway's How to Dance in Ohio Opens December 10
Adapted from Alexandra Shiva's 2015 documentary, the show follows the challenges faced by a group of autistic young adults at an Ohio counseling center.



Playbill News
Dec 10, 2023

Jordan Gelber, Jill Abramovitz, Alexandra Socha, Etai Benson, More Star in Paper Mill Fiddler on the Roof, Opening December 10
Parker Esse reproduces Jerome Robbins' original choreography.



Playbill News
Dec 09, 2023

31 Days of Holiday Cheer: Patrick Page Presents a (Playfully) Dramatic Reading of 'I Have a Little Dreidel'
Tune in every day this month as we share holiday music videos from our favorite Broadway stars, as well as a few new original videos.



Playbill News
Dec 09, 2023

West End Transfer of The Motive and the Cue, About Richard Burton Hamlet, Begins December 9
Sam Mendes directs the Jack Thorne play.



Playbill News
Dec 08, 2023

See Who's Starring in The Lehman Trilogy at American Conservatory Theater
Stefano Massini's play, adapted by Ben Power, will be seen at the San Francisco venue in May 2024.




Playbill News
Dec 08, 2023

Christopher Abbott Performed in Danny and the Deep Blue Sea On Crutches
Though there is an understudy for Abbott's role, he went on with the show—and audiences loved the performance even more.



Playbill News
Dec 08, 2023

Feel Good Friday: Tiny Actor Tells His Mom About His Big Part in the Nativity Play
Little Milo has been offered "a classic part" in the Christmas show, but it's not one you might guess.



Playbill News
Dec 08, 2023

Darrell Hammond Will Get Cray Off-Broadway in New Solo Show
Audible Theater is presenting a limited engagement starring the SNL alum at the Minetta Lane.



Playbill News
Dec 08, 2023

How To Dance in Ohio Is Making Sure the Show Is Sensory Friendly Onstage and Off
The Broadway show has cool-down spaces for audience members who need a breather. Plus, Playbill presents a dictionary of autism-related terms in the show.



Playbill News
Dec 08, 2023

Photos: London's National Theatre Has Been Taken Over by The Witches
Get a first look at Dave Malloy's new stage musical of the Roald Dahl novel, currently making its world premiere.



Playbill News
Dec 08, 2023

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
Dec 08, 2023

Live Recording of Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends, With Bernadette Peters and More, Released December 8
The recording features the cast of the original 2022 tribute concert, which subsequently transferred to the West End.



Playbill News
Dec 08, 2023

31 Days of Holiday Cheer: Daveed Diggs Wants a 'Puppy for Hanukkah'
Tune in every day this month as we share holiday music videos from our favorite Broadway stars, as well as a few new original videos.



Playbill News
Dec 08, 2023

'It's Very Handmade': Sara Bareilles Talks Bringing Waitress to the Big Screen
Filmed during the musical's 2021 Broadway return, the live stage capture hit movie theatres December 7.




Playbill News
Dec 08, 2023

Schedule of Upcoming Off-Broadway Shows
Due to the expansive nature of Off-Broadway, this list is not comprehensive.



Playbill News
Dec 08, 2023

See the Cast of Broadway's Harmony Celebrate the First Night of Hanukkah
Festivities at the Barrymore Theatre included a menorah lighting, blessings, and songs.



Playbill News
Dec 08, 2023

Studio Cast Recording of New Song Cycle Well-Behaved Women Released December 8
See Merrily We Roll Along star Lindsay Mendez sing "Yo Simplemente Soy" as artist Frida Kahlo.



Playbill News
Dec 08, 2023

Tony-Winning Costume Designer Gregg Barnes Originally Wanted to Be an English Teacher
The costume designer of Some Like It Hot and BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical on how the theatre found him.



Playbill News
Dec 08, 2023

Video: Watch J. Harrison Ghee, Bonnie Milligan, Jelani Remy, More in Highlights From Red Bucket Follies
After a four-year hiatus, the star-studded variety show, produced by and benefiting Broadway Cares, returned to Broadway's New Amsterdam Theatre.



Playbill News
Dec 08, 2023

Vineyard Theatre Will Honor Jesse Tyler Ferguson at 2024 Gala
The Tony winner first appeared in one of the Off-Broadway company's productions in 2004.



Playbill News
Dec 08, 2023

U.Me: The Complete Musical to Make World Premiere via BBC
BAFTA and Golden Globe nominee Stephen Fry will narrate the musical, which is staged for audio mediums.



Playbill News
Dec 08, 2023

The Outsiders Reveals Full Broadway Casting
Previews of the new musical will begin in March 2024 at the Jacobs Theatre.



Playbill News
Dec 08, 2023

Donmar Warehouse Macbeth, Starring Cush Jumbo and David Tennant, Begins December 8
Audiences wear headphones in Max Webster's production of the Shakespeare tragedy.



Playbill News
Dec 08, 2023

Edinburgh Fringe Favorite Before The Drugs Kick In Begins New York Run December 8
The acclaimed solo show plays St. Marks.



Playbill News
Dec 07, 2023

Gabby Beans and Hagan Oliveras Will Lead Jonah Off-Broadway
Roundabout Theatre Company produces the world premiere of the Rachel Bonds play.



Playbill News
Dec 07, 2023

Encore Run of Rachel Bloom's Death, Let Me Do My Show Begins Off-Broadway December 7
The Crazy Ex-Girlfriend writer and star brings her musical stage show to the Orpheum Theatre for a four-week run.



Playbill News
Dec 07, 2023

Ludacris Joins Producing Team for New Broadway Musical How to Dance in Ohio
The coming-of-age musical follows the challenges faced by a group of autistic young adults at an Ohio counseling center.




Playbill News
Dec 07, 2023

Old Friends and Animal Adoption: Inside Bernadette Peters' London Adventure
The Tony Award winner is currently making her West End debut and launching the British version of Broadway Barks, West End Woofs.



Playbill News
Dec 07, 2023

Photos: Dacre Stoker Attends 100th Performance of Off-Broadway's Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors
The great grandnephew of writer Bram Stoker said his "uncle would have loved this. It's just wonderful."




Playbill News
Dec 07, 2023

The First (Unused) Follies Poster Art Was Modeled on Dolly Parton
In his new book Poster Child, artist David Edward Byrd shares how he created the iconic posters for the original productions of Follies, Godspell, Little Shop of Horrors, and many others.



Playbill News
Dec 07, 2023

Waitress Stage Film, Starring Sara Bareilles, Hits Movie Theatres Beginning December 7
Filmed live on Broadway, the Tony-nominated musical comes to the big screen via Bleecker Street and Fathom Events.



Playbill News
Dec 07, 2023

See Who's Starring in London's Cruel Intentions: The ‘90s Musical
The jukebox musical is filled with ‘90s pop classics from Britney Spears, Boyz II Men, Christina Aguilera, TLC, Natalie Imbruglia, The Verve, *NSYNC, R.E.M and more.



Playbill News
Dec 07, 2023

Matthew Scott Will Join Cast of Signature's Ragtime
Matthew Gardiner directs the Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty musical at the D.C.-area theatre.



Playbill News
Dec 07, 2023

How to Dance in Ohio's Caesar Samayoa Shares Update on Injury: 'I Have a Harry Potter Mark...But the Show Goes On!'
Samayoa sustained an injury during yesterday evening's performance, but has been cleared to perform ahead of the show's opening this weekend.



Playbill News
Dec 07, 2023

Reviews: See What Critics Have to Say About Boop! The Betty Boop Musical in Chicago
Jasmine Amy Rogers stars in the David Foster, Susan Birkenhead, and Bob Martin-penned musical.



Playbill News
Dec 07, 2023

Cole Escola to Make Off-Broadway Debut as Mary Todd Lincoln in Oh, Mary!
Sam Pinkleton will direct the dark comedy at the Lucille Lortel.



Playbill News
Dec 07, 2023

Video: Watch Little Shop of Horrors Star Constance Wu Go 'Somewhere That's Green'
The hit revival of the Alan Menken and Howard Ashman musical continues at the Westside Theatre.



Playbill News
Dec 07, 2023

David Rockwell Joins Architectural Digest Hall of Fame; Also Receives Interior Design's First-Ever Icon Award
The Tony Award-winning designer has set the scenes of dozens of Broadway productions, including Into the Woods, She Loves Me, Kiss Me Kate, and more.



Playbill News
Dec 07, 2023

Heartstopper's Joe Locke to Make Broadway Debut in Sweeney Todd
Locke will begin performances as Tobias Ragg in January.



Playbill News
Dec 07, 2023

Educational Theatre Foundation Launches Program Sending High School Students to Broadway Shows
The program is kicking off by sending NYC and New Jersey high schoolers to Broadway's Purlie Victorious.



Playbill News
Dec 07, 2023

31 Days of Holiday Cheer: The Hadestown Fates Sing '8 Days (of Hanukkah)'
Tune in every day this month as we share holiday music videos from our favorite Broadway stars, as well as a few new original videos.



Playbill News
Dec 07, 2023

Broadway's New Year's Week 2024 Performance Schedule Changes
Several shows have canceled and/or added performances during the holiday week.



Playbill News
Dec 07, 2023

Ben Whishaw and Lucian Msamati to Star in West End Revival of Waiting for Godot
The limited engagement will play the Theatre Royal Haymarket.



Playbill News
Dec 07, 2023

Cast Set for U.K. Premiere of Nachtland, Directed by Patrick Marber
Marius von Mayenburg's satire, translated by Maja Zade, will play the Young Vic.




Playbill News
Dec 07, 2023

Charity Angél Dawson to Join Broadway's & Juliet
Dawson succeeds Melanie La Barrie in the role of Nurse Angelíque.



Playbill News
Dec 07, 2023

Music Theatre International Releases Trevor: The Musical for Licensing
Based on the Oscar-winning 1994 short film, the musical centers on a queer middle schooler in 1981.



Playbill News
Dec 07, 2023

Longest-Running Shows on Broadway
See where today's shows stand among the classics.

Playbill News
Dec 07, 2023

Cast Complete for INTAR Theatre's Fun With Panic Attacks
The immersive world premiere is created by Florencia Lozano, who also stars.



Playbill News
Dec 07, 2023

Reuben Kaye's The Butch Is Back Begins European Tour December 7
The drag performer is taking his autobiographical cabaret show on the road.



Playbill News
Dec 06, 2023

Red Bucket Follies' Return Raises Over $4.5 Million for Broadway Cares
After a four-year hiatus, the star-studded variety show returned December 4-5 at Broadway's New Amsterdam Theatre.



Playbill News
Dec 06, 2023

Raúl Esparza Will Star in World Premiere of Galileo Musical at Berkeley Rep
Directed by Michael Mayer, the musical follows a scientist challenging humanity's understanding of its place in the universe.



Playbill News
Dec 06, 2023

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Avett Brothers Musical Swept Away, Opening December 6 at Arena Stage
The new musical has extended its limited engagement at the D.C. theatre.




Playbill News
Dec 06, 2023

A Beautiful Noise Celebrates 1st Broadway Anniversary With Scratch-Off Lottery Tickets for Entire Audience
See photos of some of the lucky fans with Nick Fradiani, current star of the Neil Diamond biomusical.



Playbill News
Dec 06, 2023

Constance Wu and Corbin Bleu Set Final Performance Date in Little Shop of Horrors Off-Broadway
The pair are currently starring in the hit revival of the Alan Menken and Howard Ashman musical at the Westside Theatre.




Playbill News
Dec 06, 2023

Wicked Part Two: For Good Will Include New Songs by Stephen Schwartz
The second installment of the two-part screen adaption will provide some bonus Oz magic.



Playbill News
Dec 06, 2023

World Premiere of The Inheritance of a Long-Term Fault Opens Off-Broadway December 6
Clutch Productions presents the new play by Mêlisa Annis.



Playbill News
Dec 06, 2023

Check Out New Photos of Broadway's Hadestown, Starring Jordan Fisher, Solea Pfeiffer, More
The Tony-winning musical continues at the Walter Kerr Theatre.



Playbill News
Dec 06, 2023

Photos: Go Into the Recording Studio With Cast of Off-Broadway's The Gardens of Anuncia
The new Michael John LaChiusa musical, directed and inspired by Graciela Daniele, stars Mary Testa, Andréa Burns, Priscilla Lopez, and Eden Espinosa.



Playbill News
Dec 06, 2023

Photos: Step Inside Shoshana Bean's Holiday Concert at the Apollo Theater
Kristin Chenoweth, Betty Who, and Alex Newell joined Bean for the one-night-only concert at Harlem's famed venue.



Playbill News
Dec 06, 2023

Patti LuPone Will Bring A Life in Notes to California, New York, Texas, More in 2024
Joseph Thalken is the musical director for the three-time Tony winner's latest concert act.



Playbill News
Dec 06, 2023

Alan Turing: A Musical Biography Will Play London's Riverside Studios
The musical highlighting the history-making computer scientist features music by Joel Goodman and Jan Osborne.



Playbill News
Dec 06, 2023

Constantine Maroulis, Jelani Remy, Courtney Reed to Lead Vampire Rock Opera Blood/Love
The original score by Carey Sharpe, Dru Decaro, Erin Boehme, and Adam "snake" Kobylarz immerses audiences into a gothic nightclub where vampires mingle with the living.



Playbill News
Dec 06, 2023

Soft Brain Theatre Company to Stage All-Female Production of The Ring
The Commedia dell'arte production has been devised using the techniques and processes employed in the 17th century.



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Dec 06, 2023

Roundabout Sets Dates and Creative Team for Kenny Leon-Helmed Home's Broadway Revival
Previews for the Samm-Art Williams drama will begin in May 2024.



Playbill News
Dec 06, 2023

Reviews: What Do Critics Think of Mary Kathryn Nagle's Manahatta Off-Broadway?
Laurie Woolery is directing the Public Theater production about a young Native woman reconnecting with her ancestral homeland.



Playbill News
Dec 06, 2023

Sleep No More Extends Off-Broadway Prior to Closing
The beloved adaptation of Macbeth launched a craze for immersive theatre throughout New York City.



Playbill News
Dec 06, 2023

Cynthia Erivo's PBS New Year's Eve Special Will Feature Ben Platt, Joaquina Kalukango
The evening at the Kennedy Center will include songs from the worlds of Broadway, Motown, R&B, folk, and soul.



Playbill News
Dec 06, 2023

Dancing With the Stars' Ariana Madix Will Make Broadway Debut in Chicago
The Tony-winning production continues its record-breaking run at the Ambassador Theatre.



Playbill News
Dec 06, 2023

How the Boop! Team Took the Retro Betty Boop Cartoon and Created an Original, Modern Musical
Writer Bob Martin also admits the musical bears some resemblance, coincidentally, to Barbie.



Playbill News
Dec 06, 2023

Alex Brightman's The Life and Slimes of Marc Summers to Play Off-Broadway
The Tony nominee teamed up with composer Drew Gasparini to create the new play.



Playbill News
Dec 06, 2023

Check Out Photos From New Broadway Musical How to Dance in Ohio
The coming-of-age musical follows the challenges faced by a group of autistic young adults at an Ohio counseling center.



Playbill News
Dec 06, 2023

Jake Shears, Rebecca Lucy Taylor (AKA Self Esteem) Again Extend Runs in West End Cabaret
The hit, Broadway-bound revival continues at the Playhouse Theatre, which has been transformed into the Kit Kat Club.



Playbill News
Dec 06, 2023

Live Recording of Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends, With Bernadette Peters and More, Sets Release Date
The recording features the cast of the original 2022 tribute concert, which subsequently transferred to the West End.



Playbill News
Dec 06, 2023

Live Aid-Inspired Musical Just for One Day Announces Additional Casting
The musical will feature songs by David Bowie, The Who, Queen, The Police, Elton John, Paul McCartney, Diana Ross, and more.



Playbill News
Dec 06, 2023

New York Theatre Barn's A Day at the Stand Will Feature Songs From Developing Musicals
The 30-minute presentation will also be live streamed on YouTube.




Playbill News
Dec 06, 2023

Charles Busch's Ibsen's Ghost, New Musical Christine Jorgensen Show, More Set for 59E59's Winter Season
The Off-Broadway theatre company is celebrating its 20th anniversary.



Playbill News
Dec 06, 2023

Audra McDonald, Patrick Page, Santino Fontana, More Join Red Bull Theater's 20th Anniversary Events
The Off-Broadway company will celebrate its anniversary with workshops, readings, and more.



Playbill News
Dec 06, 2023

31 Days of Holiday Cheer Exclusive: Julie Benko Performs an Emotional Rendition of 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas'
The Harmony star stopped by Playbill Studios to perform the holiday standard, which is on her newly released holiday EP, Christmas With You.



Playbill News
Dec 06, 2023

Real Women Have Curves: The Musical Begins World Premiere December 6
Lucy Godínez leads the cast of the new stage work based on the play and film for Massachusetts' American Repertory Theater.



Playbill News
Dec 06, 2023

Jasmine Amy Rogers Stars in World Premiere of BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical, Opening December 6
The new musical, penned by David Foster, Susan Birkenhead, and Bob Martin, plays Chicago's CIBC Theatre.



Playbill News
Dec 06, 2023

Jordan Gelber, Jill Abramovitz, Alexandra Socha, Etai Benson, More Star in Paper Mill Fiddler on the Roof Beginning December 6
Parker Esse reproduces Jerome Robbins' original choreography.



Playbill News
Dec 06, 2023

Tim Daly, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Austin Pendleton, More Star in The Night of the Iguana Off-Broadway Beginning December 6
Emily Mann directs the Tennessee Williams classic.



Playbill News
Dec 05, 2023

Time Magazine Names Alex Newell Breakthrough of the Year
The Shucked star made history at the 2023 Tony Awards becoming the first openly non-binary actor to win Broadway's top honor.



Playbill News
Dec 05, 2023

Matt Bogart, Shereen Ahmed to Lead Industry Presentation of The Last Days of Cleopatra
Charlie Barnett's new musical comedy explores a scandalous affair between Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton after the filming of Cleopatra.



Playbill News
Dec 05, 2023

Mystic Pizza Musical Will Get New Staging at California's La Mirada Theatre
Casey Hushion is back at the helm for the musical's West Coast premiere.



Playbill News
Dec 05, 2023

Michael Shannon and Paul Sparks-Led Waiting for Godot Extends Off-Broadway For the 2nd Time
The long-awaited Theatre for a New Audience production was originally slated for March 2020.




Playbill News
Dec 05, 2023

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Gavin Creel's Walk On Through Off-Broadway
The Tony winner stars in his self-written musical inspired by his time wandering the Metropolitan Museum of Art.



Playbill News
Dec 05, 2023

Photos: Broadway-Bound The Wiz National Tour Releases Production Shots
Get a look at the new production of the Charlie Smalls musical.



Playbill News
Dec 05, 2023

Photos: The 2023 Idea Awards for Theatre
The Bret Adams and Paul Reisch Foundation gave out the honors at a December 4 ceremony.



Playbill News
Dec 05, 2023

Drama League Renames Emerging Directors Program in Honor of Irene Gandy
The press agent and producer is a 2020 recipient of a Tony Honor for Excellence in Theatre.



Playbill News
Dec 05, 2023

31 Days of Holiday Cheer Exclusive: Alysha Umphress and Joel Waggoner Sing a 'Love Is Christmas/River' Mash-Up
The Broadway stars combined Sara Bareilles' Christmas song with Joni Mitchell's beloved ballad to celebrate the holiday season.



Playbill News
Dec 05, 2023

Broadway Grosses Analysis: Beautiful Noise, Harmony, How to Dance in Ohio See Major Post-Thanksgiving Parade Bumps
Performing at the annual holiday tradition appears to be a ticket seller.



Playbill News
Dec 05, 2023

Roger Bart on Bringing His Own Spin to Doc Brown in Back to the Future on Broadway
"For your own sanity, you want to make it your own."




Playbill News
Dec 05, 2023

David Lawrence and Debbie Gravitte Bringing A Toast to Steve & Eydie to Carnegie Hall
Directed by Lonny Price and Matt Cowart, the one-night-only concert featuring a 30-piece orchestra will pay tribute to the legendary duo.



Playbill News
Dec 05, 2023

Photos and Video: Get a 1st Look at the World Premiere of BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical
The new musical, penned by David Foster, Susan Birkenhead, and Bob Martin, plays Chicago's CIBC Theatre.



Playbill News
Dec 05, 2023

Reviews: What Do the Critics Think of Madwomen of the West?
Thomas Caruso directs the New York premiere of Sandra Tsing Loh's comedy.



Playbill News
Dec 05, 2023

See Who's Joining Bryonha Marie, Major Attaway, and More in Golden at The Green Room 42
Full casting has been revealed for the upcoming concert presentation of the new musical.



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