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Playbill News
Sep 02, 2025

Drama League Fall Gala Will Honor Producer Lia Vollack
The benefit evening will be held on The Edison Rooftop.



Playbill News
Sep 02, 2025

Jennifer Nettles Musical Giulia Will Bow Off-Broadway in Summer 2026
The musical had been scheduled to play Perelman Performing Arts Center later this year, but has been rescheduled.



Playbill News
Sep 02, 2025

Lance Bass, Marissa Jaret Winokur, Exorcist Stunt Double Eileen Dietz Join Exorcistic: The Rock Musical Producing Team
The self-aware Exorcist parody explores horror tips over into hilarity.



Playbill News
Sep 02, 2025

Pete Townshend's Quadrophenia, A Rock Ballet to Play New York City Center
Rob Ashford directs and Paul Roberts choreographs the dance work based on the 1973 album.



Playbill News
Sep 02, 2025

Photos: Reeve Carney, Eva Noblezada, Ruthie Henshall, More in Rehearsal for London Cabaret
The West End revival, which recently celebrated its 1,500th performance, will welcome a host of new artists later this month at the Kit Kat Club.



Playbill News
Sep 02, 2025

Quiz: Can You Name the School That These Musicals Are Set In?
It's Back to School Week, and we're highlighting famous schools from plays and musicals.



Playbill News
Sep 02, 2025

U.K. Theatrical Group Wise Children Rebrands as Emma Rice Company
The company's campy, small-cast version of Hitchcock's North by Northwest will make its North American premiere next year.



Playbill News
Sep 02, 2025

Star Wars' Kelly Marie Tran and Sagan Chen to Lead Reading of New Play I Know Why Iris Chang Died
The play by Esmé Maria Ng will run at IRT Theater in New York.



Playbill News
Sep 02, 2025

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



Playbill News
Sep 02, 2025

Legendary Indigenous Actor Graham Greene Has Died at 73
While Mr. Greene received an Academy Award nomination for his work on Dances With Wolves, he was also a frequent denizen of the stage.



Playbill News
Sep 02, 2025

London's Moulin Rouge! The Musical to Welcome New Leads in October
The international hit musical continues at the Piccadilly Theatre.



Playbill News
Sep 02, 2025

Musical Improv Show Shitzprobe Is Moving to the Beechman
No two shows are the same, as every song, lyric, line of dialogue and dance move is wholly improvised, accompanied by a live band creating the score on the fly.



Playbill News
Sep 02, 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
Sep 02, 2025

Jane Krakowski Will Take Over Broadway's Oh, Mary!
The Tony winner will star in the Cole Escola comedy for a limited engagement after current star Jinkx Monsoon.



Playbill News
Sep 02, 2025

How to Get Discounted Broadway Tickets as a Student
See what shows on and off-Broadway offer student discounts and rush policies.



Playbill News
Sep 02, 2025

Hannah Cruz, Bryce Pinkham, More Join Broadway's Upcoming Chess Revival
Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, and Nicholas Christopher will lead the first-ever Broadway revival of the cult-favorite musical.



Playbill News
Sep 02, 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
Sep 02, 2025

Ntsepa Pitjeng-Molebatsi Is The Lion King's New Rafiki Starting September 2
The Tony-winning Disney musical continues on Broadway at the Minskoff Theatre.



Playbill News
Sep 02, 2025

The Broadway Musical That Took Audra McDonald From Tragedy to Life-Changing Joy
The queen of Broadway looks back on her unparalleled stage career, from The Secret Garden to Gypsy.



Playbill News
Sep 02, 2025

Matte Martinez Is Broadway's New MJ Starting September 2
The hit musical about the late King of Pop continues at the Neil Simon Theatre.



Playbill News
Sep 02, 2025

Andrew Barth Feldman Begins Limited Run in Broadway's Maybe Happy Ending September 2
The Dear Evan Hansen alum is stepping in for Tony-winning original star-producer Darren Criss during a nine-week leave of absence.



Playbill News
Sep 01, 2025

Off-Broadway's Heathers Will Tour the U.S.
The musical's first-ever North American tour will launch in 2027, with U.K., Australia, and New Zealand tours planned for 2026.



Playbill News
Sep 01, 2025

5 Places to Celebrate Oktoberfest in NYC
Here are five beer gardens where you can have a beverage, mingle with friends, and enjoy the fall.



Playbill News
Sep 01, 2025

Carmen, Galas, and More: What's Happening in Classic Arts This Week
Find out what's happening in the opera, concert, and dance scene this week.




Playbill News
Sep 01, 2025

Off-Broadway's Heathers Musical Offers Sing-Along Performance September 1
The one-night-only event is part of the musical's Big Fun Day at New World Stages.



Playbill News
Sep 01, 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
Aug 31, 2025

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



Playbill News
Aug 31, 2025

Tony- and Pulitzer-Winning Purpose Finishes Broadway Run August 31
Jon Michael Hill, Brenda Pressley, Kara Young, and more star in the Branden Jacobs-Jenkins play at the Hayes Theater.



Playbill News
Aug 31, 2025

Tshidi Manye Ends Record-Breaking Run in Broadway's The Lion King August 31
With more than 9,000 performances, Manye is the world's longest-running Rafiki.



Playbill News
Aug 30, 2025

The Brothers Size Revival Begins Performances at Off-Broadway's The Shed August 30
Bijan Sheibani and Tarell Alvin McCraney are co-directing McCraney's play, with the production marking its 20th anniversary.



Playbill News
Aug 30, 2025

West End Transfer of Menier Chocolate Factory's The Producers Begins August 30
Based on Mel Brooks' 1967 film, the Tony-winning musical follows two scheming theatrical producers.




Playbill News
Aug 30, 2025

5 Celebrities You Can See on Broadway This Fall
From Keanu Reeves to Gilded Age lead Carrie Coon, here are five shows featuring some very well-known actors.



Playbill News
Aug 30, 2025

Michael Levin's Sober Songs Begins Performances Off-Broadway August 30
The darkly comedic musical follows six young adults in recovery at a local AA meeting.



Playbill News
Aug 29, 2025

Over 700 Artists and Institutions Sign Statement Supporting Artistic Freedom
Signed by artists such as Heidi Schreck and Kathleen Chalfant, the statement was in response to President Trump's increasing efforts to control the arts.



Playbill News
Aug 29, 2025

Public Works Pericles Musical Begins at Cathedral of St. John the Divine August 29; Get a 1st Look at the Show
Denée Benton, Alex Newell, Amina Faye, Ato Blankson-Wood, and more star in the Shakespeare musical with songs by Troy Anthony.



Playbill News
Aug 29, 2025

Watch Lesli Margherita Sing Hamilton's 'You'll Be Back' at Broadway Dream Roles Concert
The Broadway Cares fundraiser also featured Jennifer Holliday, Jasmine Amy Rogers, Liz Callaway, Zachary Noah Piser, and more.



Playbill News
Aug 29, 2025

Watch Awa Sal Secka Perform Duke Ellington's 'Mood Indigo' in Signature's Play On!
Lili-Anne Brown directs with choreography by Breon Arzell.



Playbill News
Aug 29, 2025

North by Northwest Stage Play Will Make North American Premiere at The Old Globe
Adapted and directed by Emma Rice, the campy stage version of the classic Hitchcock film is part of the San Diego company's newly announced 2026 season.



Playbill News
Aug 29, 2025

All the Celebrities Starring On and Off-Broadway This Year
Here's a roundup of the many A-listers who are taking to the stage in New York.



Playbill News
Aug 29, 2025

Hamilton's Bryson Bruce Shares How TV Subtitles Have Informed His Acting Instincts
The actor currently plays Marquis de Lafayette and Thomas Jefferson in the Broadway production of Hamilton, now celebrating its 10th anniversary.



Playbill News
Aug 29, 2025

Jimmy Award Winner Fabiola Caraballo Quijada to Lead & Juliet North American Tour
The hit jukebox musical also continues on Broadway at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre



Playbill News
Aug 29, 2025

Gustavo Dudamel to Open the New York Philharmonic's 2025-2026 Season
The orchestra's new music and artistic director designate will lead six weeks of programs throughout the season.



Playbill News
Aug 29, 2025

Ghost Stories Scares Up a New Cast to Terrify London's West End
Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman's play "contains moments of extreme shock and tension."



Playbill News
Aug 29, 2025

Longtime Barrington Stage Company Press Director Charlie Siedenburg Retiring
The move caps a 21-year tenure with the Massachusetts company that began in 2005.



Playbill News
Aug 29, 2025

Rachel Zegler Will Offer Solo Concert at London Palladium
The stage and screen star is currently playing the London venue in the title role of Jamie Lloyd's revival of Evita.



Playbill News
Aug 29, 2025

Saul Rubinek Will Star in New York Premiere of Playing Shylock
Martin Kinch will direct Mark Leiren-Young's one-person drama.



Playbill News
Aug 29, 2025

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



Playbill News
Aug 29, 2025

See Bella Coppola's Debut Music Video 'One Night Stand'
The Six star was most recently seen on Broadway in Smash.



Playbill News
Aug 29, 2025

Public Works Pericles Musical Begins at Cathedral of St. John the Divine August 29
Denée Benton, Alex Newell, Amina Faye, Ato Blankson-Wood, and more star in the Shakespeare musical with songs by Troy Anthony.



Playbill News
Aug 28, 2025

LDK Productions' New Writers Residency Now Accepting Applications
Unlike programs that lead up to a public presentation, this residency is a wholly private affair for artists to create without a looming public deadline.



Playbill News
Aug 28, 2025

Jerry Mitchell Will Direct London Workshop of New Jukebox Musical British Invasion
The show puts an original story to '60s songs made famous by The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Kinks, and others.



Playbill News
Aug 28, 2025

Jake Shore's The Slide is the Negative Sets World Premiere Off-Broadway at Chain Theatre
Three-time Emmy winner Cady McClain will star.



Playbill News
Aug 28, 2025

Barrington Stage Company Finds Full Cast for The Weekend World Premiere
Artistic Director Alan Paul will be at the helm of the new Ben Diskant play.



Playbill News
Aug 28, 2025

Broadway in Battery Park City Will Re-Open Wagner Park
Mary Louise Parker, Richard Kind, Ethan Slater, and more will perform at the outdoor event.



Playbill News
Aug 28, 2025

Get a 1st Listen to Aaron Tveit Singing 'One Night in Bangkok' Ahead of Broadway Chess Revival
The Tony winner will co-star with Lea Michele and Nicholas Christopher in the first-ever Broadway revival of the cult favorite musical.



Playbill News
Aug 28, 2025

10 Theatre Producers on How to Succeed at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe
West End producer Francesca Moody, Broadway producer Rachel Sussman, and more share their tips and tricks.



Playbill News
Aug 28, 2025

Holmes, Harvey, and More Creative PLAYBILLDER Covers From Around the Country
When you make a Playbill with PLAYBILLDER, you can also design your own covers.



Playbill News
Aug 28, 2025

New Ahrens and Flaherty Revue Something Beautiful Begins World Premiere at Barrington Stage Company August 28
Conceived and directed by Jason Danieley, the work contains songs from Ragtime, Once on This Island, and more.



Playbill News
Aug 28, 2025

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



Playbill News
Aug 28, 2025

Public Programs for Families at New York City Ballet
How the institution is building the next generation of dancers and audience members.



Playbill News
Aug 28, 2025

Listen: Jason Robert Brown, Kate Baldwin Sing From Never-Before-Heard Martin Charnin Musical Winchell
The Broadway favorites co-star on a new studio album of the unproduced musical by the Annie writer-director and Keith Levenson.



Playbill News
Aug 28, 2025

Laura Benanti Will Bring Her Solo Show Nobody Cares to London
The Underbelly Boulevard Soho performance will serve as the Tony winner's London debut.



Playbill News
Aug 28, 2025

Meet the New West End Cast of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
The long-running two-part play is beginning its ninth year at the Palace Theatre.



Playbill News
Aug 28, 2025

Queen of Versailles Documentary Will Screen in NYC With Talkbacks Featuring the Broadway Musical's Stars
Plus, see photos from the Stephen Schwartz-Lindsey Ferrentino musical's first day of rehearsal.



Playbill News
Aug 28, 2025

Santino Fontana, Alexander Gemignani, Alex Boniello, More Lace Up for Sold-Out The Rink Benefit Concerts
Jessie Mueller and Beth Leavel are leading the seldom-seen Kander and Ebb musical at Classic Stage Company next month.



Playbill News
Aug 28, 2025

Andy Karl and Elise McCann Are Engaged
The pair met during the Australian production of Groundhog Day, where they starred opposite one another.



Playbill News
Aug 28, 2025

Ensemble Studio Theatre Reveals New Roster of Play Commissions
The EST/Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Science & Technology Project is focused on developing plays about science and technology.



Playbill News
Aug 28, 2025

See Who's Starring in London Premiere of Ella Hickson's Wendy & Peter Pan
The piece, a fresh take on the J.M. Barrie classic Peter Pan, will play the Barbican Theatre later this fall.



Playbill News
Aug 28, 2025

Watch 'Two Bodies' From New Hip-Hop History Musical Mexodus
Written and performed by Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson, the live-looped musical is coming to the Minetta Lane via Audible Theater next month.



Playbill News
Aug 28, 2025

Video: See Kerry Butler Perform 'Shine a Light' From Heathers and 'Home For You' From Bat Boy
The performance was part of the Torch Song Series, presented by RiseNY and Playbill.



Playbill News
Aug 28, 2025

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child to Become Broadway's 3rd Longest-Running Play
The Tony-winning play continues at the Lyric Theatre.



Playbill News
Aug 28, 2025

Art Begins Performances on Broadway August 28
The revival, starring James Corden, Neil Patrick Harris, and Bobby Cannavale, plays the Music Box Theatre.



Playbill News
Aug 28, 2025

What's Currently Playing on Broadway
The theatregoers' resource for reviews, discount tickets, and all the need-to-know information about the shows on Broadway right now.



Playbill News
Aug 27, 2025

What It's Like Being Backstage for the Madness of Oh, Mary!
We talk to understudies Martin Landry, Hannah Solow, and Julian Manjerico about their wild ride with Cole Escola's wild hit.



Playbill News
Aug 27, 2025

Understudies From Maybe Happy Ending, Death Becomes Her, and Mamma Mia! Will Step Into the Spotlight
The At This Performance… concert series is an ongoing salute to Broadway and Off-Broadway standbys, understudies, and alternates.



Playbill News
Aug 27, 2025

11 Cities Added to Hokus Pokus Live! Tour, Starring Ginger Minj, Jujubee, Sapphira Cristál
Popular demand has led to this fall drag show doubling its run.



Playbill News
Aug 27, 2025

Florencia Cuenca, Debra Barsha, Jeff Calhoun Will Be Honored by New York Theatre Barn
The company is celebrating "innovative creativity in musical theatre."



Playbill News
Aug 27, 2025

Get a Sneak Peek at New Duncan Sheik, Kyle Jarrow Musical Noir
Inspired by the classic film genre, the new musical from the writers of Spring Awakening and The SpongeBob Musical is planning a New York bow.



Playbill News
Aug 27, 2025

Record-Breaking Tshidi Manye Sets Final Performance in Broadway's The Lion King
With more than 9,000 performances, Manye is the world's longest-running Rafiki.



Playbill News
Aug 27, 2025

Watch Zachary Noah Piser, Jason Tam, Heidi Blickenstaff Sing From The Heart Musical
Christopher Ashley is directing the La Jolla Playhouse world premiere with choreography by Mandy Moore.



Playbill News
Aug 27, 2025

Stranger Things: The First Shadow Is Getting a New Leading Cast in London's West End
Jack Christou, Stewart Clarke, Avril Maponga, Max Potter, Adam Wadsworth, and Edie Wright will join the stage adaptation of the Netflix series in November.



Playbill News
Aug 27, 2025

Sonia Friedman Productions Adds Jack Dingle as Managing Director
The appointment is the latest in a string of key personnel changes at the U.K. stage and film production company.



Playbill News
Aug 27, 2025

The Grand Indian Festival at Lincoln Center Will Bring India's Cultural Spirit to New York
The Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre India Weekend will showcase the richness of India's cultural heritage and its global future.



Playbill News
Aug 27, 2025

London's Devil Wears Prada Musical Will Release a Cast Album
Vanessa Williams stars as Runway Editor Miranda Priestly in the Elton John-Shaina Taub-Kate Wetherhead musical version of the film favorite.



Playbill News
Aug 27, 2025

Cast Set for Off-Broadway World Premiere of Ali Keller's (Un)conditional
Ivey Lowe will direct the 2024 Lighthouse Series winner at SoHo Playhouse.




Playbill News
Aug 27, 2025

Beau the Musical to Return Off-Broadway
Written by Douglas Lyons and Ethan D. Pakchar, the show is moving uptown.



Playbill News
Aug 27, 2025

Giuliana Carullo and Miranda Gohh Receive 2025 Prince Fellowships
The program was established to support the next generation of creative producers, and renamed in honor of the late director and producer Harold Prince.



Playbill News
Aug 27, 2025

How to Train Your Dragon and Trolls Musicals Are in the Works
DreamWorks Theatricals and Music Theatre International are collaborating to bring both titles to Broadway Junior.



Playbill News
Aug 27, 2025

Sia Musical Saturday Church Begins Off-Broadway August 27
Bryson Battle, J. Harrison Ghee, and Joaquina Kalukango lead the cast.



Playbill News
Aug 26, 2025

Right Before I Go Adds Additional Performances Off-Broadway With Christine Taylor, Seth Rudetsky
Stan Zimmerman's play is headed to The Tank in benefit of suicide prevention group SL24 Unlocke the Light.



Playbill News
Aug 26, 2025

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



Playbill News
Aug 26, 2025

See Jonathan Groff and Erika Henningsen Perform 'Irresistible You' from Just in Time
The Broadway musical about the life of Bobby Darin is currently running.



Playbill News
Aug 26, 2025

Tom Sturridge, Brian d'Arcy James Join St. Ann's Warehouse Anna Christie; Mike Faist Steps Away
Thomas Kail is directing the Off-Broadway revival, with Michelle Williams in the title role.



Playbill News
Aug 26, 2025

Raúl Esparza, Lizzy McAlpine Will Lead Sweet Smell of Success Concert
The Marvin Hamlisch, Craig Carnelia, and John Guare's musical will play for three performances, produced by MasterVoices.



Playbill News
Aug 26, 2025

Mamma Mia!'s Broadway Return Keeps Setting Box Office Records, and More From Last Week's Broadway Grosses
It's a rich producer's world for the ABBA jukebox musical, back at the Winter Garden.



Playbill News
Aug 26, 2025

Maestra Music's RISE Summit Plans 2nd Annual Event
This year's summit will focus on accessibility, featuring a conversation with Ryan J. Haddad.



Playbill News
Aug 26, 2025

Photos: See Denée Benton, Amina Faye, Ato Blankson-Wood, More in Rehearsal for Pericles Musical
Featuring music by Troy Anthony, the limited engagement from the Public Theater will run August 29-September 2.



Playbill News
Aug 26, 2025

How to Get $49 Tickets to See James Corden, Neil Patrick Harris, and Bobby Cannavale in Art on Broadway
The upcoming revival has revealed details for its lottery and rush ticket programs.



Playbill News
Aug 26, 2025

The Lion King Tour Gets a New Mufasa and Simba
David D'Lancy Wilson and Gilbert Domally are now leading the long-running Disney musical on the road.



Playbill News
Aug 26, 2025

Watch: Paul Mescal, Jessie Buckley Bring the Hamlet Backstory to the Screen in 1st Teaser for Hamnet
The screen version of Maggie O'Farrell's novel centers on the tragic inspiration behind one of Shakespeare's most enduring classics.



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