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Apr 17, 2026

Billy Eichner, Ben Stiller, Ali Stroker, More Will Star in Benefit Reading of The Normal Heart at the Public
Tony Kushner is directing the performance, which marks the Larry Kramer play's 40th anniversary.



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Apr 17, 2026

Photos: Kermit the Frog Presents Darren Criss With a Sardi's Portrait
The theatrical eatery has added the two-time Tony-winning Maybe Happy Ending producer and star to its hallowed walls.



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Apr 17, 2026

Heather Christian Sets 1-Night-Only Return to Starring in Her Animal Wisdom
The special performance will serve as a benefit for Off-Broadway's Signature Theatre.



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Apr 17, 2026

5 Reasons Tavern on the Green Is a Magical NYC Destination
Why this Central Park restaurant is an NYC icon.



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Apr 17, 2026

George Forbes Named Inaugural Recipient of Paul Libin Leadership Award
Named for the late theatrical titan, the award will be presented next month at the Lucille Lortel Awards.



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Apr 17, 2026

Get a 1st Look at Rose Byrne, Kelli O'Hara in Fallen Angels On Broadway
The Noël Coward comedy is at the Todd Haimes Theatre for a revival via Roundabout Theatre Company.



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Apr 17, 2026

Watch New Trailer for London Audra McDonald Concert, Set to Stream This Month
A director's cut of Audra McDonald: I Am What I Am, featuring "Rose's Turn," is headed to National Theatre at Home.



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Apr 17, 2026

Watch: Just in Time Stars Jeremy Jordan and Isa Briones Sing 'First Real Love'
The Bobby Darin biomusical is getting ready to welcome Jordan as its new title star later this month.



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Apr 17, 2026

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!



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Apr 17, 2026

Tiler Peck Choreographs Her Second Ballet for New York City Ballet
The piece is set to Édouard Lalo's Symphonie espagnole.



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Apr 17, 2026

Watch 'The Egg' From Walnut Street Theatre's 1776
Ben Dibble, Grant Struble, and Scott Greer star in the Tony-winning musical at the Philadelphia venue.



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Apr 17, 2026

Daniel Fish will Direct Suddenly Last Summer Opera at Bard's Fisher Center
The opera by composer Courtney Bryan will open Bard SummerScape 2026.



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Apr 17, 2026

Dylan Guerra Wins Playwrights Horizons Weissberger/Harris Award for Signaling
The honor includes a $15,000 cash prize.



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Apr 17, 2026

Beaches Actor Brent Thiessen Grabbed His Headshots When His Apartment Caught on Fire
He's making his Broadway debut in the new musical at the Majestic Theatre.



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Apr 17, 2026

Get an Exclusive Look at Wonderstudy Hannah Solow Starring in Oh, Mary! on Broadway
Solow will be seen in the title role of the Cole Escola play April 18-19.



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Apr 17, 2026

Met Opera and MOMA Partner to Celebrate Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera
El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego premieres on the Met Stage, alongside a new visual art retrospective.



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Apr 17, 2026

Natalie Joy Johnson Will Be Leona Helmsley in Queen of Mean Concert
Alex Lippard, David Lee, and Ron Passaro's new musical will play 54 Below next month.



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Apr 17, 2026

New Musical Alice in Neverland to Premiere in Seattle
The family-friendly musical is a joint sequel to Alice in Wonderland and a prequel to Peter Pan, set 20 years after Alice's journey down the rabbit hole.



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Apr 17, 2026

Jason Robert Brown's The Connector Can Now Be Licensed Via Music Theatre International
The musical, with a book by Jonathan Marc Sherman, debuted Off-Broadway in 2024 via MCC Theater.



Playbill News
Apr 16, 2026

Reviews: What Do the Critics Think of Proof on Broadway?
Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle lead the revival of David Auburn's Tony- and Pulitzer-winning play.




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Apr 16, 2026

Lindsay Mendez, Harvey Guillén, J. Harrison Ghee, More Join 1-Night-Only Man of La Mancha Concert
Lincoln Center Theater is bringing the Mitch Leigh-Joe Darion musical to Broadway as its spring gala.



Playbill News
Apr 16, 2026

Photos: Step Inside Opening Night of The Fear of 13 on Broadway
The play stars two-time Oscar winner Adrien Brody opposite recent Golden Globe nominee Tessa Thompson.



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Apr 16, 2026

Proof Opens on Broadway April 16
Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle lead the revival of David Auburn's Tony- and Pulitzer-winning play.



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Apr 16, 2026

Raymond Lee in Hamlet, More Board South Coast Repertory 2026-2027 Season
The lineup opens with Sondheim's Into the Woods in September.



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Apr 16, 2026

Kyra Sedgwick, Owen Teague, David Zayas, Garret Dillahunt Set for The Demand of Avarice Reading
The reading of Matthew McLachlan's play is part of the newly relaunched Cherry Lane Alternative.



Playbill News
Apr 16, 2026

I Can Die Too—By Frances Ruffelle, Sally George, and Alan Cumming—Sets World Premiere in Scotland
The play with music, within a play within music, will also star Tony winner Ruffelle.



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Apr 16, 2026

Hadestown Live Film, Featuring Original Broadway Leads, Will Premiere at Tribeca Film Festival
The London stage capture features Reeve Carney, André De Shields, Amber Gray, Eva Noblezada, and Patrick Page.



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Apr 16, 2026

He's a Playwright, His Mother's a Physicist—And They're Performing a Show Together
Shayok Misha Chowdhury and Bulbul Chakraborty created Rheology so they could spend more time together.




Playbill News
Apr 16, 2026

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



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Apr 16, 2026

2027 Junior Theater Festival Sells Out Atlanta and Sacramento Events in Less Than 24 Hours
The weekend-long celebrations of all things youth theatre bring groups together for performances, workshops, awards, and more.



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Apr 16, 2026

Cat Cohen's Broad Strokes Will Have Limited Off-Broadway Run
Alex Timbers will direct the New York premiere of the Edinburgh hit.



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Apr 16, 2026

Video: Grey Henson Gets Ready to Play 'Sweet Gay Boy' Bigfoot
The Tony nominee is capturing childlike wonder in Bigfoot! A New Musical Off-Broadway until April 24.



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Apr 16, 2026

The Full Monty to Return to Broadway
The revival is one of six productions newly announced for Roundabout's 2026-2027 season.



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Apr 16, 2026

Watch: See Highlights From Broadway's Becky Shaw, Starring Madeline Brewer, Patrick Ball, and More
Trip Cullman is at the helm of the new play from two-time Pulitzer finalist Gina Gionfriddo.




Playbill News
Apr 16, 2026

Zola Dee Wins 2025 Kesselring Prize for Playwriting
The [Home] going playwright will receive $25,000 and a two-week residency at the historic clubhouse of The National Arts Club.



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Apr 16, 2026

Talia Suskauer, Max Chernin, Sam Gravitte, Andréa Burns Will Lead A Walk on the Moon Off-Broadway This Summer
Tony Award nominee Sheryl Kaller will direct the new musical based on the hit film of the same title.



Playbill News
Apr 16, 2026

Video: YouTube Sensation Sam Tsui Performs 'Lost in the Wilderness' From Children of Eden
A concert version of Stephen Schwartz's musical will be available to stream online for one weekend only.




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Apr 16, 2026

Amy Lennox and Rachel Tucker Will Star in Thelma & Louise World Premiere Musical at London's Young Vic
Trip Cullman will direct the new musical as part of the Young Vic's newly announced 2026-2027 season.



Playbill News
Apr 16, 2026

Gavin Creel Documentary Common Denominator Is Now Streaming
The film is being released for home viewing to mark what would have been the late Broadway icon's 50th birthday.



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Apr 16, 2026

Bedlam's Music City Is Back On, Now at St. Luke's Theatre
The country musical previously delayed its Off-Broadway return following venue troubles.



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Apr 16, 2026

Kelli O'Hara, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Patrick Ball Join Broadway Earth Day Concert
The free concert will take place in Times Square April 25.



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Apr 16, 2026

Laurie Beechman Theatre Launches Star to Be Project For Emerging Artists
The new initiative from Broadway producers Tom D'Angora and Michael D'Angora seeks to support the next generation of theatre artists.



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Apr 16, 2026

Maria Friedman Will Star in European Premiere of Kimberly Akimbo
Michael Longhurst will direct the Tony-winning musical at London's Hampstead.



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Apr 16, 2026

Exclusive: Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson Perform 'Libre' From Mexodus
The musical, currently running Off-Broadway, is celebrating an Audible release.



Playbill News
Apr 16, 2026

Reviews: What Do Critics Think of The Fear of 13 on Broadway?
The play stars two-time Oscar winner Adrien Brody opposite recent Golden Globe nominee Tessa Thompson.




Playbill News
Apr 15, 2026

Benj Pasek, Shaina Taub, Joshua Harmon Musical Unorthodox Will Make World Premiere in Boston
Jordan Fein will direct the stage version of Deborah Feldman's memoir at The Huntington.



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Apr 15, 2026

Francis Jue Will Star in Lauren Yee's King of the Yees, Part of Signature's 2026-2027 Season
The upcoming season at the Off-Broadway venue will also feature works by Eisa Davis, Melis Aker, The Mad Ones, and Heather Christian.



Playbill News
Apr 15, 2026

Full Cast Found for Public Theater's Mobile Unit As You Like It
Emma Rosa Went is directing the traveling Shakespeare production, which will visit all five NYC boroughs this summer.



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Apr 15, 2026

Watch: Off-Broadway Dance Compendium Gotta Dance! Bring 'Teach Me How to Shimmy' to Good Day New York
The Joey McKneely-choreographed Smokey Joe's Cafe number is just one of many iconic dance pieces in the new show.



Playbill News
Apr 15, 2026

The Gilded Age Cast, Daryl Roth, Yoshiki Will Be Honored by Entertainment Community Fund
The honorees will received the Fund's Medal of Honor during a gala in June in Manhattan.



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Apr 15, 2026

Liz Callaway Was Cast in Godspell and Merrily We Roll Along in 48 Hours
This week, Callaway celebrates her Stephen Schwartz-themed album, and Seth Rudetsky calls Barry Manilow.



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Apr 15, 2026

How to See True Crime Thriller Kenrex for $32
The play from 2026 Olivier winner Jack Holden and Ed Stambollouian has revealed digital lottery and in-person rush ticket programs.



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Apr 15, 2026

Jeff Goldblum and Cynthia Erivo to Release Wizard of Oz 'If I Only Had a Brain' Cover
Goldblum and Erivo co-starred in the Wicked duology film adaptation.



Playbill News
Apr 15, 2026

Rock Opera 1972 Sets World Premiere at American Repertory Theater
The Massachusetts company will also bring Mexodus and a Diane Paulus-directed Rhinoceros to its stages in its 2026-2027 season.



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Apr 15, 2026

Rent to Have One-Night-Only Concert on Broadway, Says OG Musical Director Tim Weil
In honor of its 30th anniversary, Weil recounts helping finish the show in the shadow of Jonathan Larson's death.



Playbill News
Apr 15, 2026

Get a 1st Look at Proof on Broadway
Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle lead the revival of David Auburn's Tony- and Pulitzer-winning play.



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Apr 15, 2026

Adrianna Hicks to Depart Broadway's Six
Hicks returned to the hit musical in February, five years after she originated the role of Catherine of Aragon on Broadway.



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Apr 15, 2026

The Fear of 13 Opens on Broadway April 15; Get A Closer Look at the Show With New Production Shots
The play stars two-time Oscar winner Adrien Brody opposite recent Golden Globe nominee Tessa Thompson.



Playbill News
Apr 15, 2026

Schedule of Upcoming and Announced Broadway Shows
See what's coming soon, what's premiering out of town, and what's in development.



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Apr 15, 2026

See Angela Bassett, Delroy Lindo in the Original Broadway Production of Joe Turner's Come and Gone
The 1984 play is part of August Wilson's highly celebrated Century Cycle.



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Apr 15, 2026

See Who's Starring in Paper Mill Playhouse West Side Story
Artistic Director Mark S. Hoebee is helming the revival, coming this May to the New Jersey venue.



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Apr 15, 2026

Watch a Scene From The Balusters on Broadway
Anika Noni Rose, Carl Clemons-Hopkins, and more star in the world premiere from David Lindsay-Abaire.



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Apr 15, 2026

Watch Clive Rowe, Marley Fenton, Bethany Antonia Perform 'Road to Hell' in London Hadestown
The West End return of the Tony-winning musical continues at the Lyric.



Playbill News
Apr 15, 2026

Alan Cumming, Jonathan Groff, Ethan Hawke, and Sterling K. Brown Make the 2026 Time100 List
See why Sutton Foster, Laura Linney, and more think these theatre stars have earned a spot on the annual list of the world's most influential.



Playbill News
Apr 15, 2026

Amy Carlson, Kevin Csolak to Lead Reading of New Play Stella & Marlon
Abingdon Theatre Company's new piece will spotlight the working relationship of Stella Adler and Marlon Brando.



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Apr 15, 2026

Elizabeth Stanley, A.J. Shively, Gabi Carrubba, More Cast in Connecticut Next to Normal Concerts
Kate Simone will direct the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical for Connecticut Stage Company.



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Apr 15, 2026

Charisse Pearlina Weston Honored at Annual Hermitage Greenfield Prize Dinner
The annual celebration included live performances from Tony Award nominee Will Swenson and various Hermitage Fellows.



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Apr 15, 2026

London's The Play That Goes Wrong to Welcome 13th New Cast in June
A new company of 13 will perform the Olivier-winning farce at the Duchess Theatre.



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Apr 15, 2026

Billy Crystal Will Bring New Solo Show 860 to Broadway This Fall
The Emmy and Tony winner will return in a piece centered around the longtime home he lost in the 2025 Palisades Fire.



Playbill News
Apr 14, 2026

A.J. Shively, Marty Lauter, More Will Lead Reading of New Musical Kevin
Michael Herwitz will direct the musical penned by Ben Diskant.



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Apr 14, 2026

Cast and Creative Team Revealed for Signature's Pippin
Matthew Gardiner will direct the Stephen Schwartz-Roger O. Hirson musical.



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Apr 14, 2026

F. Murray Abraham, Shereen Ahmed, More Will Star in My Fair Lady Concert for Irish Rep
The one-night-only event will be the Off-Broadway company's 2026 gala.



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Apr 14, 2026

For Patrons With a Disability, Masquerade Is a Journey That Is Accessible For All
Playbill's resident Phantom "super Phan" documents her experience utilizing the show's "ADA track," a program tailored to accommodate a number of disabilities.



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Apr 14, 2026

Get a 1st Look at Jay Armstrong Johnson and Jimin Moon in Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody
Alan Kliffer will direct Dylan MarcAurele's parody of the streaming series Off-Broadway.



Playbill News
Apr 14, 2026

Jon Cryer Will Join Spelling Bee Musical Off-Broadway
The Two and a Half Men star will be Vice Principal Douglas Panch in the revival.



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Apr 14, 2026

Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas' Reunion in Chicago Sends Box Office Soaring, and More From Last Week's Broadway Grosses
A Dancing With the Stars couple and Megan Thee Stallion is reinvigorating grosses for long-runners.



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Apr 14, 2026

Victoria Clark, Norm Lewis, Tony Yazbeck, More Will Be Part of George Street Playhouse's Gala Benefit
The evening will honor Emily Mann with the Arthur Laurents Award for Distinguished Artistic Achievement.




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Apr 14, 2026

Get a 1st Look at The Festival; Taye Diggs, Mitch Wood, More Join Lineup
The outdoor music festival will also include Audra McDonald, Eva Noblezada, and the original cast of Rent.



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Apr 14, 2026

Jordan Fisher, Judy Kuhn, Nichelle Lewis, Lillias White Join Broadway Dream Roles Concert
Tony winner Francis Jue will host the evening benefiting Broadway Cares.



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Apr 14, 2026

Immersive Silent Disco Ballet The Circuit, Inspired by La Ronde, Sets Brooklyn Premiere
Audience members will be given wireless headphones upon arrival and be able to move freely alongside performers.



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Apr 14, 2026

Andrew Keenan-Bolger to Host 16th Annual Roger Rees Awards
The award showcase takes place May 16.



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Apr 14, 2026

Tonya Pinkins, More Join Encores! La Cage aux Folles
The Tony-winning Jerry Herman-Harvey Fierstein musical will star Billy Porter and Wayne Brady.



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Apr 14, 2026

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



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Apr 14, 2026

Titaníque's Opening Night Red Carpet Was a Who's Who of Queer Pop Culture
Carson Kressley, Peppermint, Harvey Guillén, and lots more turned out to toast the cult-favorite musical's Broadway debut.



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Apr 14, 2026

Watch Billy Porter Rehearse 'A Little More Mascara' for Encores! La Cage aux Folles
The Tony-winning Kinky Boots star is joined by director Robert O'Hara and guest music director Joseph Joubert.



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Apr 14, 2026

Brandon Lee Harris Will Be Broadway's New Michael in MJ Musical This Summer
The hit musical about the late King of Pop continues at the Neil Simon Theatre.



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Apr 14, 2026

Amanda Seyfried, Rachel Zegler, Phillipa Soo, Jonathan Groff, More Set for Octet Film
Lin-Manuel Miranda has announced the cast for his film version of Dave Malloy's musical.



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Apr 14, 2026

Get a 1st Look at The Festival; Taye Diggs, Gianmarco Soresi, More Join Lineup
The outdoor music festival will also include Audra McDonald, Eva Noblezada, and the original cast of Rent.



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Apr 14, 2026

Rocky Horror Doc Strange Journey Will Be Centerpiece of SilverVox Film & Music Festival
The film traces the origins of one of the greatest cult classics of all time.




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Apr 14, 2026

Report: Paddington Musical Eyeing Broadway Bow
The musical hit it big at the 2026 Olivier Awards: now, a transfer to the main stem appears to be in the works.



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Apr 14, 2026

Maya Rudolph Says Oh, Mary! Is a Show She Was 'Born to Do'
Broadway's newest Mary begins her run April 28.



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Apr 14, 2026

Alfie Boe, Killian Donnelly, Samantha Barks, More Will Lead Les Misérables at Radio City Music Hall
The summer engagement of the World Tour at the famed New York City venue will feature alternating Valjeans and Javerts.



Playbill News
Apr 14, 2026

59E59 Theaters Reveals Summer 2026 Season
Hershey Felder's The Piano and Me, Sharon Scott Williams's Crazy Mama: A True Story of Love and Madness, and more will play the NYC venue.



Playbill News
Apr 13, 2026

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



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Apr 13, 2026

The Rocky Horror Show Cancels April 15 Matinee
The revival stars Luke Evans as the iconic role of Frank-N-Furter, under the watchful eye of Oh, Mary! director Sam Pinkleton.



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Apr 13, 2026

Check Out the Set List for New York City Gay Men's Chorus' Beyond the Rainbow Concerts
The three New York concerts will feature songs by John Kander and Fred Ebb, Dolly Parton, and Pat Benatar as well as new commissions.



Playbill News
Apr 13, 2026

Photos: Shaina Taub Receives the Amplify Award at Maestra Gala
The evening, hosted by Betsy Wolfe and Hannah Cruz, celebrated female composers.



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Apr 13, 2026

Nikki M. James, Katerina McCrimmon, Randy Graff, Jackie Hoffman Will Lead Chicago Reading
Maurine Dallas Watkins' play, the inspiration for the hit Broadway musical, will be directed by Marcia Milgrom Dodge.



Playbill News
Apr 13, 2026

Kim Kardashian Joins Producing Team of Broadway's The Fear of 13
The play stars two-time Oscar winner Adrien Brody opposite Golden Globe nominee Tessa Thompson.



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Apr 13, 2026

In Windfall, Playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney Asks If Money Is a Substitute for Justice
The new play at Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago explores police-misconduct settlements.



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