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Playbill News
Dec 23, 2025

Harry Potter and Wicked Are Both in the $3 Million Club, and More From Last Week's Broadway Grosses
Broadway shows are a hot gift this year, with 30 productions enjoying 90% or higher capacity.



Playbill News
Dec 23, 2025

Photos: See Kuhoo Verma Lead the Cast of Heathers as Veronica Sawyer
New cast members have joined the cult hit musical, currently running at Off-Broadway's New World Stages.



Playbill News
Dec 23, 2025

Video: Ring in the Holidays With Cast of Broadway's Hell's Kitchen
"Hell's Kitchen's A Merry Little Christmas" is a mashup of the holiday classic "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" and Alicia Keys' "The Gospel."



Playbill News
Dec 23, 2025

Watch Dez Duron's Holiday Version of Maybe Happy Ending's 'Then I Can Let You Go'
Duron is accompanied by the musical's Tony-winning co-creator, Will Aronson.



Playbill News
Dec 23, 2025

Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for Elevator Repair Service's Ulysses
The company is presenting a new take on the James Joyce work at Off-Broadway's Public Theater.



Playbill News
Dec 23, 2025

Playwrights Horizons Sued Over BIPOC Audience Discount
A class action lawsuit was filed December 22, claiming that the Off-Broadway venue engaged in racial discrimination.



Playbill News
Dec 23, 2025

Quiz: Can You Name These Iconic Jane Krakowski Roles?
From roller skates to bratty curls, this Tony winner's resume is a feat of physical comedy.



Playbill News
Dec 23, 2025

In Response to New York Times, Educational Theatre Association Launches Proud Theatre Kid Campaign
The campaign is in response to an article that said that "theatre kid" is the new conservative insult.



Playbill News
Dec 23, 2025

5 Reasons to Join Seth Rudetsky's Broadway Cruise to Iceland
Explore Iceland by day and have Broadway stars sing to you at night.



Playbill News
Dec 23, 2025

Alex Timbers Now Has 4 Productions Running on Broadway
Timbers is one of a select few directors in Broadway history to have four shows running simultaneously.




Playbill News
Dec 23, 2025

Schedule of Upcoming Live Opera and Ballet Broadcasts
The opera and ballet fans' guide to where they can view live broadcasts.



Playbill News
Dec 23, 2025

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Denise Gough and Billy Crudup in High Noon in London
Thea Sharrock directs the world premiere of Eric Roth's stage adaptation of the classic film.



Playbill News
Dec 23, 2025

Julie Benko Will Release New Solo Recording, Euphonic Gumbo
The Funny Girl star is heading back to Broadway next month in the revival of Ragtime.



Playbill News
Dec 23, 2025

Watch André Holland, Aldis Hodge, Stephen McKinley Henderson in New Trailer for The Dutchman
The film is a modernized adaptation of the 1964 Obie-winning play.



Playbill News
Dec 23, 2025

The Best Broadway Showtunes of the Last 25 Years: Part Two (2006 to 2014)
The 2000s has been a great time for musical theatre.



Playbill News
Dec 22, 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
Dec 22, 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
Dec 22, 2025

Heartbeat Opera to Present New Musical Theatre-Infused Manon
The 100-minute English adaptation is penned by Jacob Ashworth and Rory Pelsue.



Playbill News
Dec 22, 2025

See Ruthie Ann Miles, Helen J. Shen, Alyssa Joy Fox, More in Crazy Rich Asians Musical Workshop
The film's original director Jon M. Chu is overseeing the staging.



Playbill News
Dec 22, 2025

West End Stars Kerry Ellis and Ben Forster Will Offer NYC Concert
The evening will be held at Sony Hall.



Playbill News
Dec 22, 2025

Watch: Shoshana Bean Sings 'Fly, Fly Away' From Catch Me If You Can
Marc Shaiman accompanies the Broadway favorite at the keys in the performance from the 2025 Broadway Dreams gala.



Playbill News
Dec 22, 2025

What Do the Critics Think of Picnic at Hanging Rock Off-Broadway?
Portia Krieger is directing the new musical with choreography by Mayte Natalio.




Playbill News
Dec 22, 2025

See Who's Joining Downton Abbey's Hugh Bonneville in West End Shadowlands
Rachel Kavanaugh will direct the revival of the William Nicholson drama.



Playbill News
Dec 22, 2025

Daniel Breaker Will Join Cast of London's Hadestown
The West End return of the Tony-winning musical opened at the Lyric in February 2024.



Playbill News
Dec 22, 2025

Casting Revealed For Theatre For a New Audience's The Tragedy of Coriolanus
Ash K. Tata will direct Shakespeare's play, running at Brooklyn's Polonsky Shakespeare Center this spring.



Playbill News
Dec 22, 2025

American College Theatre Festival Suspends Affiliation With Kennedy Center; Festival Will Continue On Its Own
The festival has partnered with the formerly bipartisan institution to put on the annual Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival.



Playbill News
Dec 22, 2025

Melissa Errico to Lead The Story of a Rose: A Musical Reverie on the Great War
Errico has penned the lyrical theatrical experience that reflects on the human cost of WWI.



Playbill News
Dec 22, 2025

Jamie Campbell Bower Gives a Surprise Performance in Stranger Things: The First Shadow on Broadway
The star from the hit Netflix series reprised his role as Henry Creel onstage.



Playbill News
Dec 22, 2025

PLAYBILLDER Spotlight: This Production of The Little Mermaid Is These Teachers' Proudest Moment in Education
High schoolers in Indianapolis, Indiana, are bringing their community together.



Playbill News
Dec 22, 2025

Christmas Night Opera Gala 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
Dec 22, 2025

The Best Broadway Showtunes of the Last 25 Years: Part One (2000 to 2005)
The 2000s has been a great time for musical theatre.



Playbill News
Dec 22, 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
Dec 21, 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
Dec 21, 2025

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



Playbill News
Dec 21, 2025

Broadway's Christmas Week 2025 Performance Schedule Changes
Several shows have canceled and/or added performances during the holiday week.



Playbill News
Dec 21, 2025

Broadway's The Queen of Versailles Plays Final Performance December 21
The Stephen Schwartz musical stars and is co-produced by Kristin Chenoweth.



Playbill News
Dec 21, 2025

Broadway Says Goodbye to Little Bear Ridge Road December 21
Scott Rudin's Broadway producing return stars Laurie Metcalf and Micah Stock.



Playbill News
Dec 21, 2025

Art Takes Final Bow on Broadway December 21
The return of Yasmina Reza's play starring James Corden, Neil Patrick Harris, and Bobby Cannavale, is at the Music Box Theatre.



Playbill News
Dec 20, 2025

What to Do in New York City Over the Holidays
Darren Criss, James Monroe Iglehart, and other Broadway stars share their holiday favorites.



Playbill News
Dec 19, 2025

Watch the 1st Trailer for Hamlet, Starring Riz Ahmed
The new take on the Shakespearean tragedy focuses on a British South Asian family in modern-day London.



Playbill News
Dec 19, 2025

Meet the Cast of Elevator Repair Service's Ulysses
Off-Broadway's Public Theater is presenting the new take on the James Joyce work as part of the 2026 Under the Radar Festival.



Playbill News
Dec 19, 2025

Photos: Comedy Stars Walk the Red Carpet to Welcome All Out to Broadway
Jon Stewart, Gracie Lawrence, and more star in the new Simon Rich compendium at the Nederlander Theatre.



Playbill News
Dec 19, 2025

NSYNC's Joey Fatone Is Set to Hit the Road in & Juliet Tour
The pop star will again be singing songs by frequent NSYNC collaborator Max Martin in a limited engagement of the touring production next year.



Playbill News
Dec 19, 2025

Photos: Go Backstage at Beetlejuice on Broadway
Michael Kushner's Dressing Room Project has captured more actors' pre-show rituals.



Playbill News
Dec 19, 2025

Photos: Reeve Carney, Eva Noblezada, Ruthie Henshall, More in London Cabaret
The West End revival, which recently celebrated its 1,500th performance, welcomed a host of new artists September 22 at the Kit Kat Club.



Playbill News
Dec 19, 2025

Ari'el Stachel Will Explore His Yemeni Jewish Heritage Onboard Seth Rudetsky's Broadway Cruise to Iceland
From exploring icebergs to hanging out with fans, this Tony winner is looking forward to his first cruise.



Playbill News
Dec 19, 2025

Check Out Photos of Real Housewives of Atlanta's Kandi Burruss, Teal Wicks, More in & Juliet on Broadway
The international hit jukebox musical continues at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre.



Playbill News
Dec 19, 2025

Get a 1st Look at Grammy-Winning Gospel Icon Yolanda Adams in Hell's Kitchen on Broadway
The Alicia Keys musical continues at the Shubert Theatre.



Playbill News
Dec 19, 2025

Student Thespians: Playbill Wants You to Be Our Next On-the-Scene Correspondent
A new scholarship will send three young writers to the 2026 International Thespian Festival to work directly with Playbill on coverage of the week-long event.



Playbill News
Dec 19, 2025

Singer-Songwriter Laufey Wants to Play Claire in Maybe Happy Ending
2025 is her "soft launch" into theatre: Carousel inspired her album A Matter of Time, she sang with Lin-Manuel Miranda, and she wants to write a musical.



Playbill News
Dec 19, 2025

Watch Shoshana Bean Perform 'You're Not Alone (Aquarius)' From Signs of Life Concept Album
The forthcoming album for the new musical will also feature Vanessa Williams, Damon Daunno, Jinkx Monsoon, Solea Pfeiffer, Jenn Colella, and more.



Playbill News
Dec 19, 2025

The Jonathan Larson Project Sets U.K. Premiere
Conceived by Jennifer Ashley Tepper, the project features more than 20 seldom-heard songs by the Pulitzer and Tony-winning writer.



Playbill News
Dec 19, 2025

Watch: Follow Us On a Behind-the-Mirror Tour of the Phantom's Opera in Masquerade
We went live on Instagram at Off-Broadway's Opéra Populaire, from Christine's dressing room to the Phantom's lair.




Playbill News
Dec 19, 2025

What Did Critics Think of Amahl and the Night Visitors Off-Broadway?
The new production of Gian Carlo Menotti's holiday opera opened December 18 at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater.



Playbill News
Dec 19, 2025

What Do London Reviews Think of Oh, Mary! in the West End?
Mason Alexander Park leads the Cole Escola comedy at the U.K.'s Trafalgar Theatre.




Playbill News
Dec 19, 2025

& Juliet's Teal Wicks on How Stephen Schwartz Has Shaped Her Career
The former Elphaba is currently playing Shakespeare's wife Anne on Broadway.



Playbill News
Dec 19, 2025

Pink Fang Announces New Works and Partnerships
The theatre company (formerly Ping Chong and Company) will stage two premieres: Memory Generation and The Table.



Playbill News
Dec 19, 2025

Kerry Ellis Will Be Marmee in London's Jo—The Little Women Musical in Concert
JoAnn M. Hunter will direct and choreograph the evening at Theatre Royal Drury Lane.



Playbill News
Dec 19, 2025

Ma-Yi Theater Company and The Public Theater Will Present World Premiere of Jeena Yi's Jesa
The play centers on an explosive family gathering where four estranged Korean American sisters reunite to perform a ritual honoring their father's passing.



Playbill News
Dec 19, 2025

Get an Exclusive Preview of This Week's Episodes of Community Theatre-Focused Limited Series Happiness
Episodes three and four premiere on PBS December 21.



Playbill News
Dec 19, 2025

Joy Woods and Joshua Bassett Join Off-Broadway Little Shop of Horrors December 19
The duo have moved into the Westside Theatre just in time for the holidays.



Playbill News
Dec 18, 2025

Learn Classic Michael Jackson Choreography With MJ the Musical's Rich Tone
The famed choreographers also spoke about teaching Jackson's dance style to a new generation.



Playbill News
Dec 18, 2025

Photos: Elaine Hendrix, Leigh Silverman, Ruby Cruz, More at the 2025 24 Hour Plays Gala
Proceeds support The 24 Hour Plays' non-profit activities, including education programming with students from middle school to college.



Playbill News
Dec 18, 2025

San Francisco's Historic Curran Theatre Sold to San Francisco Giants
Sports and theatre are finally uniting.



Playbill News
Dec 18, 2025

Read Wicked: For Good's Screenplay Ahead of Oscar Season
Wicked, injecting a new backstory onto the classic tale The Wizard of Oz, debuted on Broadway in 2003 and continues to be an audience favorite at the Gershwin Theatre.



Playbill News
Dec 18, 2025

Richard Thomas Is Embracing Mark Twain, 'Warts and All'
The Emmy winner has assumed the Twain mantle from the late Hal Holbrook, and he's going across the country.



Playbill News
Dec 18, 2025

Photos: The Bridges of Madison County Gets a Reunion Concert at Carnegie Hall
Kelli O'Hara, Steven Pasquale, Derek Klena, and more from the 2014 Broadway musical revisited the Jason Robert Brown musical for MCC Theater.



Playbill News
Dec 18, 2025

Kennedy Center Board Votes to Rename Institution Trump-Kennedy Center
The White House announced the name change, though Congressional approval is required to codify it.



Playbill News
Dec 18, 2025

Carnival! Replaces Do I Hear a Waltz? in J2 Spotlight Season Off-Broadway
The 1961 musical will be part of the company's 2026 season.



Playbill News
Dec 18, 2025

10 A Christmas Carol PLAYBILLDER Covers That Will Make You Go 'God Bless Us, Everyone!'
When you make a Playbill with PLAYBILLDER, you can also design your own covers.




Playbill News
Dec 18, 2025

I Puritani Returns to the Met in a New, Psychologically Thrilling, Production
Charles Edwards directs a new staging of Bellini's bel canto opera.



Playbill News
Dec 18, 2025

Get a 1st Look at Picnic at Hanging Rock Off-Broadway
Portia Krieger is directing the new musical with choreography by Mayte Natalio.




Playbill News
Dec 18, 2025

Get a 1st Look at Javier Muñoz, Alison Luff, Raymond J. Lee, More in Wonder at American Repertory Theatre
Taibi Magar is directing the new musical based on on R.J. Palacio's bestselling novel of the same title.




Playbill News
Dec 18, 2025

Maureen Lipman Will Star in World Premiere of Peter Quilter's Allegra
The comedy will tour the U.K. beginning in May 2026 before heading to London's West End.



Playbill News
Dec 18, 2025

New York City Ballet's Sensory-Friendly Performances Creates a Welcoming, 'No Shushing' Environment
The company's upcoming performance for neurodiverse audiences is The Nutcracker on January 4, 2026.



Playbill News
Dec 18, 2025

Meet the Cast of Newsies at Long Island's Argyle Theatre
Mason Ballard and Cara Rose DiPietro will lead the company of the Disney musical.



Playbill News
Dec 18, 2025

Isaac Mizrahi Will Celebrate 10th Anniversary at Cafe Carlyle With All-New Show
The fashion designer and cabaret favorite will return to the famed cabaret in February 2026.



Playbill News
Dec 17, 2025

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



Playbill News
Dec 17, 2025

Watch the 1st Trailer for Jimmy Stewart Biopic Jimmy
KJ Apa plays the stage and screen star of Harvey, It's a Wonderful Life, and other classics.



Playbill News
Dec 17, 2025

Get a 1st Look at Marla Mindelle and Josh Sharp as Nicole Kidman and Cate Blanchett in A Kidman Carol
The duo satirize the film stars in a new Off-Broadway play, beginning performances December 17.



Playbill News
Dec 17, 2025

Dallas Theater Center Names Jaime Castañeda as New Artistic Director
He will take over beginning June 2026 at the Tony-winning regional theatre.



Playbill News
Dec 17, 2025

Quiz: Can You Name the Musical These Holiday Songs Belong To?
Christmas bells are ringing....



Playbill News
Dec 17, 2025

Photos: Jon Stewart, Gracie Lawrence, More in All Out: Comedy About Ambition On Broadway
The new Simon Rich compendium is currently running at the Nederlander Theatre.



Playbill News
Dec 17, 2025

Matthew Broderick Will Lead American Premiere of David Ireland's Ulster American for Irish Rep
Satirizing identity politics, ego, and privilege, the work was a Fringe First winner in 2018 at Edinburgh Fringe.



Playbill News
Dec 17, 2025

Erik Newson Named ATG's Senior Vice President of Music, Comedy, and Events Programming in North America
Newson first joined the live entertainment company in 2023.




Playbill News
Dec 17, 2025

Finding Dorothy Parker Sets Beechman Return
Ann Harada, Julie Halston, Jackie Hoffman, and Anika Larsen will again perform the legendary wit's own words.



Playbill News
Dec 17, 2025

Anna Zavelson, Jodi Long, Jully Lee, More Join Chinese Republicans Off-Broadway
The Alex Lin play is making its world premiere via Roundabout Theatre Company next year.



Playbill News
Dec 17, 2025

The Future of Musical Theatre Is in South Korea
Following the success of Maybe Happy Ending and The Great Gatsby, K-musicals are clearly making a big splash on Broadway.



Playbill News
Dec 17, 2025

Do I Hear a Waltz?, Not This Season, as Rights Pulled for Stephen Sondheim Musical
J2 Musical Theater Company had been scheduled to present a limited engagement of the Arthur Laurents, Richard Rodgers, and Sondheim musical.



Playbill News
Dec 17, 2025

From Hamilton to Lost Boys, Here's What You Missed on the Playbill Podcast
Recent guests include Alan Menken, Patrick Wilson, Hamilton lead Trey Curtis, and many more!



Playbill News
Dec 17, 2025

J. Harrison Ghee Is Part of The Gorgeous Nothings Musical Workshops Starting December 17
Travis Lee Russ' musical is set in 1930s New York City and uncovers the story of the hidden "Fag Ward."



Playbill News
Dec 17, 2025

Frederick Douglass-Inspired Musical Performance to Play Off-Broadway's Irish Arts Center
Titled North Star, the piece is inspired by the speeches of the legendary abolitionist during his historic visit to Belfast in 1845.



Playbill News
Dec 17, 2025

Broadway League Names Winners for 2025 League Leadership Awards
Alecia Parker, Allan Williams, Jack Eldon, Encore Community Services, and Project FIND are this year's honorees.



Playbill News
Dec 17, 2025

What NYC Students Are Saying About Broadway After Experiencing It With Situation Project
For these students, their first Broadway show was an inspiring experience.



Playbill News
Dec 17, 2025

When Chicago Theatre Artists Are Down, Season of Concern Lifts Them Back Up
The organization provides financial assistance to artists experiencing illness and injury.



Playbill News
Dec 17, 2025

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

Playbill News
Dec 17, 2025

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



Playbill News
Dec 16, 2025

Were Reviewers Charmed by Tartuffe Starring Matthew Broderick?
David Cross, Bianca Del Rio, Amber Gray, Ryan J. Haddad, Francis Jue, and more are also starring in the New York Theatre Workshop revival.



Playbill News
Dec 16, 2025

Stanley Tucci Will Make London Stage Directing Debut With Springwood
The new play by Apple Family Plays playwright Richard Nelson centers on King George VI and President Roosevelt.



Playbill News
Dec 16, 2025

Holiday Tourism Sends Stranger Things Box Office to New Highs, and More From Last Week's Broadway Grosses
The stage prequel of the Netflix series saw its highest gross as holiday traffic boosts Broadway.



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