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Playbill News
May 19, 2025

The Outsiders, Spamalot, Back to the Future, More to Play the Kennedy Center
Despite Trump's takeover and several show cancellations, the Washington, D.C. institution will continue to host several national tours.



Playbill News
May 19, 2025

Video: Michael Iván Carrier Used to Cover 12 Roles in & Juliet. Now They're Just Focusing on One
Broadway's current May gets ready with Playbill, and reveals which Taylor Swift song was cut from the show.



Playbill News
May 19, 2025

Video: Watch Simon Lipkin and Cast of London's Oliver! Perform 'You've Got to Pick a Pocket or Two'
The company of Cameron Mackintosh's West End revival were recently featured on Britain's Got Talent.




Playbill News
May 19, 2025

Watch Brandon Victor Dixon's New Music Video for 'Maybe'
The new song is from the recent Hell's Kitchen star's forthcoming album.



Playbill News
May 19, 2025

Watch: The Making of Maybe Happy Ending's Original Broadway Cast Recording
Stars Darren Criss and Helen J Shen and the creators of the Best Musical Tony nominee talk about the creation of this original, new musical.



Playbill News
May 19, 2025

Watch: Jodi Benson, Alan Menken, and More Celebrate Howard Ashman at the 4,000th Performance of Broadway's Aladdin
The milestone fell on what would have been the late director-writer's 75th birthday.



Playbill News
May 19, 2025

Listen: Oh, Mary! Writer-Star Cole Escola and Director Sam Pinkleton Bring Their Insanity to The Playbill Podcast
Find out why this cult favorite downtown hit has become a surprisingly huge Broadway smash—and Best Play Tony nominee.



Playbill News
May 19, 2025

Norbert Leo Butz, Elizabeth Stanley, James T. Lane, More Set for Reading of Time Stops Musical Reading
Chad Larabee will direct the new work from Brett Boles and Bonnie Logan.



Playbill News
May 19, 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
May 19, 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
May 19, 2025

Kerry Butler Joins Off-Broadway Heathers
The cult hit musical is coming back to the Off-Broadway theatre where it made its New York premiere.



Playbill News
May 19, 2025

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



Playbill News
May 19, 2025

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Bowl EP Off-Broadway
The production features an in-the-round design allowing audiences to get up close to the live skateboarding.



Playbill News
May 19, 2025

‘Sing Hearts and Diamonds, Spades, and Clubs!': What's Happening in Classic Arts This Week
Stay up to date with the best of dance, opera, concert music, and more in NYC.




Playbill News
May 18, 2025

Weekly Schedule of Current Broadway Shows
A rundown of current Broadway shows and their planned show times, as well as cancellations due to COVID.



Playbill News
May 18, 2025

Redwood Finishes Broadway Run May 18
Tina Landau directs the new musical she conceived with Idina Menzel, who also stars.



Playbill News
May 17, 2025

5 Must-See Broadway Shows Ahead of the 2025 Tony Awards
It has been a banner year in the American theatre, and these Tony-nominated shows are the cream of the crop.



Playbill News
May 16, 2025

Photos: Sunset Blvd. Star Nicole Scherzinger Joins the Walls of Sardi's
Director Jamie Lloyd and the Sunset Blvd cast were also there to celebrate the new Tony nominee.



Playbill News
May 16, 2025

Nicole Scherzinger Wins Distinguished Performance at 2025 Drama League Awards; Read the Full Winners List
Maybe Happy Ending, Sunset Boulevard, Eureka Day, and Vanya all won production honors.



Playbill News
May 16, 2025

Charlene Adhiambo and Amy B. Tiong Receive 2025 Hansberry-Lilly Fellowship
Created in honor of Lorraine Hansberry, the fellowships aim to support the next generation of women and non-binary playwrights of color.



Playbill News
May 16, 2025

Choreographer Kyle Abraham's When We Fell Finally Premieres at New York City Ballet
After a pandemic-induced delay and a film version, the dance piece is finally on the stage.



Playbill News
May 16, 2025

Legally Blonde's Broadway Cast Album Will Get a Hot Pink Vinyl Edition
The Ghostlight Records release will be in stores this July.



Playbill News
May 16, 2025

Jennifer Simard Has a Memento From Her Late Mom That She Brings Onstage Every Night in Death Becomes Her
The talented comedic actor has picked up her third Tony nomination.



Playbill News
May 16, 2025

Video: Watch Tony Nominee Nicole Scherzinger Perform 'I Am What I Am' at Miscast 2025
MCC Theater held its annual gala April 7, where stars sing songs from shows they would not be cast in.



Playbill News
May 16, 2025

Watch: Robyn Hurder and the Cast of Broadway's Smash Perform 'I Never Met a Wolf Who Didn't Love to Howl' on The View
The cult favorite series-turned Broadway musical is playing the Imperial Theatre.



Playbill News
May 16, 2025

Conrad Ricamora, Hank Azaria, David Yazbek, More Will Be Part of Broadway Bets at Sardi's
The Broadway Cares fundraiser features a poker tournament for all levels and other casino games.




Playbill News
May 16, 2025

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Austin Scott, Amber Iman, and Nick Rashad Burroughs in Goddess Off-Broadway
2025 Tony nominee Saheem Ali is directing the new musical, with songs by Michael Thurber.



Playbill News
May 16, 2025

Kennedy Center Staff Vote to Unionize After Trump Takeover
The union demanded "freedom from partisan interference in programming," among other stipulations.



Playbill News
May 16, 2025

How Lighting Designer Jack Knowles Transformed Sunset Blvd.'s Minimalist Space
The 2025 Tony nominee on creating "the impression of something when there is nothing."



Playbill News
May 16, 2025

Cady Huffman, Ally Bonino, Tiffany Mann, More Set for For Love or Funny Musical Readings
Ashley Rodbro directs the new musical that reimagines The Three Stooges as a trio of sisters.



Playbill News
May 16, 2025

Video: How Sarah Snook Stars in Broadway's The Picture of Dorian Gray With No Understudy
With no support cast to lean on, the Tony nominee has to keep a very close eye on her health.



Playbill News
May 16, 2025

Video: Mare Winningham Sings 'Like a Rolling Stone' From Upcoming PBS Broadcast of Girl From the North Country
Conor McPherson and Bob Dylan's Broadway musical will premiere later this month via Great Performances.




Playbill News
May 16, 2025

Upcoming Cast Recordings
The show tunes you need from the shows you love!



Playbill News
May 16, 2025

West End Frozen Live Film Sets Disney Streaming Premiere
Samantha Barks stars as Elsa in the upcoming release.



Playbill News
May 16, 2025

Video: Watch Ryan McCartan Sing 'For Her' From The Great Gatsby
The musical, based on the F. Scott Fitzgerald novel, continues at the Broadway Theatre.



Playbill News
May 16, 2025

Watch: Lincoln Screenwriter Tony Kushner Joins Oh, Mary! Creators Cole Escola and Sam Pinkleton for a Post-Show Talkback
The current Best Play Tony nominee continues its run at the Lyceum Theatre.



Playbill News
May 16, 2025

Photos: Get a 1st Look at the U.K. Premiere of Shucked
The corn-y musical has crossed the pond to Regent's Park Open Air Theatre in London.



Playbill News
May 16, 2025

Yellow Face, Starring 2025 Tony Nominees Daniel Dae Kim and Francis Jue, Airs on PBS May 16
David Henry Hwang's semi-autobiographical play was filmed live during its 2024 Broadway run.



Playbill News
May 15, 2025

George Clooney's Good Night, and Good Luck to Be Telecast Live on CNN
If you can't afford a ticket to the Broadway play, be sure to tune in to CNN.



Playbill News
May 15, 2025

Good Night, and Good Luck to Be Telecast From Broadway's Winter Garden Theatre
If you can't afford a ticket to the hit play, be sure to tune in to CNN.



Playbill News
May 15, 2025

Keenan Scott II's The Genius of Being Stupid to Receive Industry Reading
The play is an unflinching, deeply personal piece that explores Scott's youth as a special education student.



Playbill News
May 15, 2025

Charles Strouse, Composer of Annie and Bye Bye Birdie, Dies at 96
Amongst the legend's songbook were "Put On a Happy Face," "Tomorrow," and "Those Were the Days."




Playbill News
May 15, 2025

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Ali Louis Bourzgui and Myra Molloy in Broadway's Hadestown
The Tony-winning Best Musical continues at the Walter Kerr Theatre.



Playbill News
May 15, 2025

Photos: Go Inside the Studio as Floyd Collins Records a Broadway Cast Album
Jeremy Jordan, Jason Gotay, and Lizzy McAlpine lead the Lincoln Center Theater production of the Adam Guettel-Tina Landau musical.



Playbill News
May 15, 2025

See Dead Outlaw Make 'Something From Nothing' and 'Normal' on Today
The Best Musical Tony nominee stopped by the morning show to give its first television performance.



Playbill News
May 15, 2025

Will Roland, Gerard Canonico, Lauren Marcus, George Salazar, More Will Be Part of Be More Chill 10th Anniversary Concerts
New Jersey's Two River Theater, which produced the world premiere of the Joe Iconis-Joe Tracz musical, is hosting the July concerts.



Playbill News
May 15, 2025

Wicked's Lencia Kebede and Jenna Bainbridge Are Through Accepting Limits
The musical's new Elphaba and Nessarose are making history on Broadway, and establishing a sisterly bond.



Playbill News
May 15, 2025

See Dead Outlaw Make 'Something From Nothing' on Today
The Best Musical Tony nominee stopped by the morning show to give its first television performance.



Playbill News
May 15, 2025

Schedule of Upcoming London Shows
What's announced and what's in previews in the West End.



Playbill News
May 15, 2025

Sing Street U.K. Premiere Finds Its Cast of Love-Lorn Teenagers
See who's joining previously announced star Adam Hunter in the stage musical adapted from the 2016 film.



Playbill News
May 15, 2025

NaTasha Yvette Williams, Adam Kantor, Lea DeLaria, More Will Perform at Night of a Thousand Judys
Nathan Lee Graham and Jeremy Katz will be honored at the 13th annual Pride celebration of Judy Garland.



Playbill News
May 15, 2025

10 'Astonishing' Little Women PLAYBILLDER Covers
See how 10 "Little Raphaels" represented their school and community productions of Little Women.



Playbill News
May 15, 2025

A Strange Loop's John-Andrew Morrison Will Star in Off-Broadway Revival of Medea of the Laundromat
Arthur Adair will direct H.M. Koutoukas' 1965 seminal work.




Playbill News
May 15, 2025

Charlotte d'Amboise Sets Return to Broadway's Chicago
Sophie Carmen-Jones has also extended her run in the Tony-winning revival at the Ambassador.



Playbill News
May 15, 2025

Hear Tatianna Córdoba Soar in 'Flying Away' from Real Women Have Curves
The new musical opened at the James Earl Jones Theatre April 27.



Playbill News
May 15, 2025

Neil Diamond Biomusical A Beautiful Noise Joins Music Theatre International Catalogue
Will Swenson starred in the musical's Broadway bow in 2022.



Playbill News
May 15, 2025

Off-Broadway Premiere of Revolution, Produced by Michael Shannon, Begins May 15
Rebecca Harris directs Brett Neveu's new play.




Playbill News
May 15, 2025

Rashidra Scott Will Be Norma Desmond in Broadway's Sunset Blvd. for 3 Performances This Month
Scott is the standby for 2025 Tony nominee Nicole Scherzinger in Jamie Lloyd's production at the St. James.



Playbill News
May 15, 2025

Winners of the 2025 NAMT Musical Theater Songwriting Challenge Revealed
The competition provides high school students with the chance to develop and showcase original musical compositions that could potentially become part of full-scale productions.



Playbill News
May 15, 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
May 15, 2025

Watch: 2025 Tony Nominee Jak Malone Sings Operation Mincemeat Standout 'Dear Bill'
Malone is reprising his Olivier-winning performance in the Tony-nominated Best Musical at the Golden Theatre.



Playbill News
May 15, 2025

Watch: Caroline Bowman Sings 'They Just Keep Moving the Line' in Smash on Broadway
The new musical comedy, based on the NBC series, opened April 10 at the Imperial Theatre.



Playbill News
May 14, 2025

West End Rufus Wainwright Musical Opening Night Getting New York Concert, Live London Cast Album
Sara Bareilles, Laura Benanti, Darren Criss, Patti LuPone, Elizabeth Teeter, and Wainwright himself will perform the musical at Town Hall.



Playbill News
May 14, 2025

Read the Reviews for The Last Bimbo of the Apocalypse
The new musical from Michael Breslin and Patrick Foley is running Off-Broadway at the Signature Center.



Playbill News
May 14, 2025

Martyna Majok, David Lindsay-Abaire Premieres Join Upcoming Manhattan Theatre Club Season
Kenny Leon will direct Lindsay-Abaire's The Balusters on Broadway, about drama within a neighborhood association.



Playbill News
May 14, 2025

'People Have to Buy Tickets': Maybe Happy Ending Director Michael Arden on Fostering Original Musicals on Broadway
The Tony-winning director on why he's keeping Parade at the Kennedy Center, and his voice cameo in Maybe Happy Ending.



Playbill News
May 14, 2025

Broadway's MJ Welcomes New Little Michael May 14
The hit musical continues at the Neil Simon Theatre.



Playbill News
May 14, 2025

Emmy Nominee Julio Torres to Make Off-Broadway Debut in Color Theories
The piece allows Torres to blend stand-up, design, and dream logic into a whimsical exploration of color, emotion, and identity that is equal parts comedy, theatre, and art piece.



Playbill News
May 14, 2025

New Play Festival, Stage Left, Reveals 1st Annual Lineup
Produced by Working Theater and the Broadway Advocacy Coalition, the festival pairs new plays with an advocacy coalitions working at the frontlines of social change.



Playbill News
May 14, 2025

Tammy Faye's Katie Brayben Part of Ensemble Cast of Old Vic Girl From the North Country
Conor McPherson and Bob Dylan's musical made its world premiere at the London venue in 2017.



Playbill News
May 14, 2025

You Can Pre-Order Your 2025 Tony Awards Playbill Now
Order now to have it in hand for the big night June 8.



Playbill News
May 14, 2025

Wicked Is Coming Back to Movie Theatres—With a 1st Look at Wicked: For Good
Universal has also released a new poster for the upcoming conclusion of the two-part Broadway screen adaptation.



Playbill News
May 14, 2025

Video: Watch Lin-Manuel Miranda's Ham4Ham With Jinkx Monsoon, Darren Criss, Helen J Shen, Buena Vista Social Club
The "show before the show" series returned to the steps of Broadway's Richard Rodgers Theatre celebrating 2025 Tony nominees.



Playbill News
May 14, 2025

The Final Jeopardy! Category Is... Broadway Premieres
It's your time to shine, fellow theatre nerds.



Playbill News
May 14, 2025

See Who's Starring in World Premiere of Jake Brasch's The Reservoir at the Geffen
When Josh's grandparents decide to fix his life with unsolicited advice, relentlessly judging, and dragging him to Jazzercise class at the JCC, illuminating chaos ensues.



Playbill News
May 14, 2025

Norm Lewis and Michael James Scott Will Lead La Cage aux Folles at the Muny
Marcia Milgrom Dodge will direct the Tony-winning Jerry Herman musical.



Playbill News
May 14, 2025

Matt Doyle, Jeanna de Waal, Senzel Ahmady, More Will Bring The Great Gatsby to South Korea
The hit Broadway musical will play the GS Arts Center in the Gangnam District of Seoul this summer.



Playbill News
May 14, 2025

McKenzie Kurtz, Olivia Hardy, and Elizabeth Teeter Are Our Heathers
The cult hit musical is coming back to the Off-Broadway theatre where it made its New York premiere.



Playbill News
May 14, 2025

Original Cast of Jason Robert Brown's The Connector Will Perform 1-Night-Only Benefit Reunion Concert
Scott Bakula, Hannah Cruz, Ben Levi Ross, and more will revisit the Off-Broadway musical to support the Committee to Protect Journalists.



Playbill News
May 14, 2025

Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo Sets European Premiere
The production is one of seven announced by London's Young Vic for their 2025-2026 season.



Playbill News
May 14, 2025

Second Stage Theater's Lunar Eclipse Begins Performances May 14
The production is the New York premiere of Pulitzer winning playwright Donald Margulies' newest work.



Playbill News
May 13, 2025

To Daniel Dae Kim and Francis Jue, Yellow Face's Broadway Success Shows How Far Asian Americans Have Come
The play by David Henry Hwang, nominated for three Tony Awards, will be available to stream on PBS beginning May 16.



Playbill News
May 13, 2025

Watch: Jonathan Groff Finally Reveals What Keeps His Mouth So... Moist
Currently starring as Bobby Darin in Broadway's Just in Time, the Tony winner has become famous (infamous?) for diction that sends his saliva flying.



Playbill News
May 13, 2025

These 33 Artists Made Their Broadway Debuts This Season. And Then Got a Tony Nomination
From George Clooney to the team behind Maybe Happy Ending, these Broadway newcomers made a big impression.



Playbill News
May 13, 2025

T Bone Burnett Will Pen Original Music for Broadway's Jean Smart-Led Call Me Izzy
The Oscar, Golden Globe, and Grammy winner's résumé includes work on Cold Mountain, The Hunger Games, Walk the Line, and Crazy Heart.



Playbill News
May 13, 2025

Broadway Grosses Analysis: Death Becomes Her Gets Most Noticeable Post-Tony Noms Bump
The Best Musical nominee saw increases in excess of $200,000 at the box office last week.



Playbill News
May 13, 2025

Helen Park, Shaina Taub, Jeanine Tesori, More Cancel Talks at Library of Congress Conference on Women in Musical Theatre
Though no reason has been given for the sudden scheduling change, it is the latest in a list of cancellations in the wake of President Trump firing Librarian of Congress Dr. Carla Hayden.



Playbill News
May 13, 2025

Jessica Hecht, Francis Jue, Nicholas Barasch, Kimber Elayne Sprawl, More Win Actors' Equity Foundation Performance Awards
The 2025 awards will be presented in June at a ceremony at Green Fig in New York City.



Playbill News
May 13, 2025

Laura Bell Bundy, Marissa Jaret Winokur, Kerry Butler Will Host Chita Rivera Awards
Stephen Schwartz will present the Lifetime Achievement Award to Ben Vereen.



Playbill News
May 13, 2025

Stephanie J. Block and Sebastian Arcelus Manifested Their Run in Into the Woods
Plus, all the manufactured moments of Legally Blonde: The Musical: The Search for Elle Woods and where Seth is setting sail next!



Playbill News
May 13, 2025

Tina—The Tina Turner Musical Sets Closing Date in the West End
The hit musical based on the life of rock icon Tina Turner opened in 2018 at the Aldwych.



Playbill News
May 13, 2025

Ruthie Ann Miles and Damon Daunno to Star in Skin of Our Teeth Musical at the Public Theater
The Off-Broadway institution's 2025-2026 season will also include new shows by John Leguizamo, Jordan E. Cooper, and Elevator Repair Service.



Playbill News
May 13, 2025

Meet the 2025 Tony Award Nominees in These Exclusive Portraits
Playbill had a photo booth at the annual Meet the Nominees event, and we made the most of it.



Playbill News
May 13, 2025

Operation Mincemeat Will Launch a World Tour in 2026
The Olivier-winning and Tony-nominated musical will play the U.S., U.K., Australia, Canada, China, Mexico, and New Zealand.



Playbill News
May 13, 2025

Jon Michael Hill and Kara Young Will Host Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth Concert
The free annual event celebrating Black artistry and culture will feature cast members from 17 Broadway shows.



Playbill News
May 13, 2025

Jesse Eisenberg, Lea DeLaria, Michael R. Jackson, Peppermint, More Set for The 24 Hour Musicals
The intensive theatrical endeavor gathers artists to write, rehearse, and perform four new musicals in just 24 hours.



Playbill News
May 13, 2025

Aisha Jackson Will Be Broadway's New Daisy Buchanan in The Great Gatsby
The hit musical, based on the F. Scott Fitzgerald novel, continues at the Broadway Theatre.



Playbill News
May 13, 2025

50 First Dates to Become a Musical, Casting Set for London World Premiere
Casey Nicholaw will direct the new musical based on the Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore-led romantic comedy.




Playbill News
May 13, 2025

Composer Kate Soper Premieres Orpheus Orchestra Opus Onus at the New York Philharmonic
The new work, based on the Greek myth, is a tribute to the power and impact of music.



Playbill News
May 13, 2025

What Did Reviews Say About Antony and Cleopatra at The Met?
John Adams' adaptation of Shakespeare's play opened May 12.



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