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Playbill News
May 19, 2026

Beaches Will Close Early on Broadway
Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett star in the screen-to-stage musical.



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May 19, 2026

Bess Wohl's Liberation Will Cross the Pond to London
Already a Pulitzer winner, the play is currently up for Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.



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May 19, 2026

Book of Mormon Delays Broadway Reopening
The show will now push back its return to the O'Neill Theatre by another week.



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May 19, 2026

Damon Daunno, Mae Schenk, Gabriel Ebert Will Lead Because of Winn-Dixie Musical Reading
John Rando is directing the Broadway-aimed musical from Duncan Sheik and Nell Benjamin.



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May 19, 2026

Every Brilliant Thing Nearly Joins The $2 Million Club, and More From Last Week's Broadway Grosses
The solo play, currently starring Daniel Radcliffe, has proven itself a top grosser and Broadway's priciest ticket.



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May 19, 2026

Had It Blue Musical Will Hold Industry Readings in NYC
The cast of the rock musical will feature Aléna Watters, Natalie Joy Johnson, and more.



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May 19, 2026

What Are Broadway's 25 Most Tony-Nominated Titles?
Take a look at which shows have accrued the most Tony nominations throughout the decades.



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May 19, 2026

Video: See All the Best Musical Nominees for the 2026 Tony Awards
Before Broadway's biggest night, refresh yourself on who is nominated this year.



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May 19, 2026

Video: Watch Highlights From Signature's In-the-Round Pippin
Matthew Gardiner directs the Stephen Schwartz-Roger O. Hirson musical.



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May 19, 2026

Every Brilliant Thing Will Launch National Tour in 2027
The Duncan Macmillan-Jonny Donahoe play's Broadway run is a current Tony nominee for Best Revival of a Play.



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May 19, 2026

Ellen Greene Will Host Little Shop of Horrors 40th Anniversary Screenings
The multi-city tour celebrating the Frank Oz-directed film musical will play dates in New York, California, Maryland, and more.



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May 19, 2026

Photos: Look Back on Every Show in the 2025-2026 Broadway Season
Thirty-four shows opened on Broadway. Do you remember all of them?



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May 19, 2026

Samantha Pauly, Savy Jackson, Elizabeth Teeter, More Featured on Caesar: The Musical Recording
Grace Yurchuk has penned the all-female musical version of Julius Caesar.



Playbill News
May 19, 2026

Titaníque Will Hit the Road With a National Tour in 2027
The campy send-up of the blockbuster film is currently a nominee for Best Musical at the 2026 Tony Awards.



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May 19, 2026

Wisconsin's American Players Theatre Named 2026 Regional Theatre Tony Award Honoree
The honor includes a $25,000 grant from City National Bank.



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May 19, 2026

Zachary Noah Piser, Hannah Kevitt Boot Up in Broadway's Maybe Happy Ending Beginning May 19
The Best Musical Tony winner continues its run at the Belasco Theatre.



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May 19, 2026

Schmigadoon! Wins Big at 2026 Chita Rivera Awards
Max Clayton and Isabelle McCalla were among the company members honored for their dancing excellence.



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May 19, 2026

See The Lost Boys Perform 'My Heart With You/Belong to Someone' on The Tonight Show
The Best Musical Tony nominee paid a visit to the late night stalwart May 18.



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May 19, 2026

Stranger Things Star Gaten Matarazzo Will Make West End Debut in Rent Revival
Luke Sheppard will direct Jonathan Larson's Tony- and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical.



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May 19, 2026

Giant Recoups on Broadway
The play is currently nominated for four 2026 Tony Awards, including Best Play.



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May 19, 2026

Bekah Brunstetter Will Pen Stage Play of The Housemaid Film
The psychological thriller adapted from Freida McFadden's novel lit box offices on fire last year.



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May 19, 2026

Bryan Safi Will Bring Solo Show Are You Mad at Me?? Off-Broadway
The comedian and podcaster will play a limited run at HERE Arts Center.



Playbill News
May 19, 2026

Drama Desk Awards Find a New Home for 2027
The annual awards celebrate Broadway, Off-Broadway, and Off-Off-Broadway theatre.



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May 19, 2026

Cole Porter Musical High Society Begins at London's Barbican Theatre May 19
Felicity Kendal, Freddie Fox, Helen George, Julian Ovenden, and Carly Mercedes Dyer star.



Playbill News
May 19, 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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May 19, 2026

Jordan Litz Makes West End Debut in Wicked Beginning May 19
The Broadway actor is part of the 20th anniversary company of the hit musical at the Apollo Victoria.



Playbill News
May 18, 2026

Reviews: Did Critics Think Celebrity Autobiography on Broadway Was a Novel Idea?
Keenan Thompson, Gayle King, Bobby Moynihan, and more are part of the opening night cast for the comedy.



Playbill News
May 18, 2026

Masquerade Gets an In-Theatre-Only Vinyl of the Immersive Revival's Orchestral Score
The album includes background music from the reimagining of The Phantom of the Opera.



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May 18, 2026

Jessica Vosk Shares Story of 'Super-Fan' Sneaking Backstage at Beaches on Broadway
Pro-tip: do not do this, theatre fans!



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May 18, 2026

Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty Wish Terrence McNally Could See Ragtime's Success
The duo also reveals how they changed their score for Joshua Henry's voice.



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May 18, 2026

Meet Lexi Schultz, the Winning Designer of The Outsiders Playbill Cover Contest
The special cover will be available at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre for the entire month of June.



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May 18, 2026

PLAYBILLDER Spotlight: In Choose Your Heist, Student Performers and Audience Members Build Theatre Together
This Maryland school weaves creativity into every subject.



Playbill News
May 18, 2026

See Who's Starring in West End Transfer of Tom Stoppard's Arcadia
Produced by Sonia Friedman Productions, the production will play the Duke of York's Theatre.



Playbill News
May 18, 2026

The Outsiders On Tour Has Recouped
The Best Musical Tony winner recouped its Broadway investment earlier this year.



Playbill News
May 18, 2026

Watch: Zan Berube Invites You to Her 'Candy Store' in Heathers Off-Broadway
The cult-favorite musical revival continues at New World Stages.



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May 18, 2026

Watch Nicole Scherzinger Belt Out 'Don't Rain on My Parade,' 'Maybe This Time' in Upcoming PBS Concert
The concert with the Tony-winning Sunset Blvd. star was recorded at Royal Albert Hall.



Playbill News
May 18, 2026

William Hanson Will Join West End Titanìque for Limited Run
The irreverent send-up of the blockbuster film Titanic plays the Criterion Theatre at Piccadilly Circus.




Playbill News
May 18, 2026

Steven Pasquale, Molly Ringwald, Santino Fontana, More Will Star in Are You Now Or Have You Ever Been Off-Broadway
Anna D. Shapiro will direct the new production of Eric Bentley's 1972 play.



Playbill News
May 18, 2026

Ragtime Leads 2026 Drama Desk Awards; Read the Full List of Winners
The Lincoln Center Theater production took five awards at the May 17 ceremony, including Outstanding Revival of a Musical.



Playbill News
May 18, 2026

Photos: See the 2026 Tony Nominees Meet the Press
Broadway's best gathered at Midtown's Sofitel Hotel to talk all about their Tony-nominated performances.



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May 18, 2026

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



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May 18, 2026

Death Becomes Her Will End on Broadway in June
Betsy Wolfe and Jennifer Simard currently lead the audience favorite screen-to-stage musical.



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May 18, 2026

Galileo Rock Musical Finds Full Broadway Creative Team
Raúl Esparza, Joy Woods, and Jeremy Kushnier will star in the biomusical centered on the father of modern science.



Playbill News
May 18, 2026

Get a 1st Look at Ain't Too Proud at Ogunquit Playhouse
The biomusical tracking the career and music of iconic Motown group The Temptations premiered on Broadway in 2019.




Playbill News
May 18, 2026

Get a 1st Look at Room to Move Documentary Ahead of Its Netflix Debut
The Alexander Hammer film follows dancer Jenn Freeman through her journey to create Is It Thursday Yet? Off-Broadway.



Playbill News
May 18, 2026

Coppélia, The Post Office, and More: What's Happening in Classic Arts This Week
Find out what's happening in the opera, concert, and dance scene in NYC.



Playbill News
May 18, 2026

The Lost Boys to Release Broadway Cast Album
The Best Musical Tony nominee will perform on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon tonight in celebration.



Playbill News
May 18, 2026

Anna Zavelson Joins The Phantom of the Opera Cast in London's West End Starting May 18
The Masquerade and Light in the Piazza alum steps into the role of Christine Daaé.



Playbill News
May 17, 2026

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 17, 2026

Darren Criss Takes Final Bow in Maybe Happy Ending May 17
The Glee favorite became a two-time Tony winner with the show, as both an actor and producer.



Playbill News
May 17, 2026

Natalie Joy Johnson Is Leona Helmsley in Queen of Mean Concert May 17
Alex Lippard, David Lee, and Ron Passaro's new musical plays 54 Below.



Playbill News
May 16, 2026

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
May 15, 2026

Matthew Broderick, Katie Couric, More Join Cast of Celebrity Autobiography on Broadway
Plus, how to get tickets to the new comedy for $49.



Playbill News
May 15, 2026

Renée Fleming to Lead Nixon in China in Washington National Opera's 2026-2027 Season
The company has announced its first full season since its departure from the Kennedy center.



Playbill News
May 15, 2026

Rosa Feola and Ermonela Jaho Discuss Alternating the Title Role of La Traviata at the Met
Michael Mayer's production of Verdi's classic runs until June.



Playbill News
May 15, 2026

Grammy-Nominated Composer Nathalie Joachim's Premieres New Work Inspired by Haiti
Le présent éternel will be presented by the New York Philharmonic.



Playbill News
May 15, 2026

On the Playbill Podcast: Sara Chase and Alex Brightman on Why Schmigadoon! Is a 'Joy Bomb'
The two lead the company of the Cinco Paul musical, which is nominated for 12 Tony Awards.



Playbill News
May 15, 2026

Whitney White Replaces Liesl Tommy as Director of John Legend-Lynn Nottage Musical Imitation of Life
The production has also shifted the performance dates by two months.



Playbill News
May 15, 2026

2026 Tony Nominees Christopher Abbott, Nicholas Christopher, Christiani Pitts Will Be Part of Broadway Bets
A host of TV favorites will also be part of the evening benefiting Broadway Cares.



Playbill News
May 15, 2026

My Neighbour Totoro in London's West End Sets 2027 Closing Date
The stage show is based on Hayao Miyazaki's beloved 1988 animated Studio Ghibli film.



Playbill News
May 15, 2026

Joshua Henry Wins Drama League's Distinguished Performance Award
Winners of the Broadway and Off-Broadway honors were named May 15 in a ceremony at the Ziegfeld Ballroom.



Playbill News
May 15, 2026

Charlotte d'Amboise and Robyn Hurder Will Host Chita Rivera Awards
The celebration of choreographic excellence, named for the late Broadway icon, will be held later this month.



Playbill News
May 15, 2026

Watch: Isa Briones Is Getting Heckled by The Pitt Fans at Just in Time on Broadway
The stage and screen favorite visited Late Night With Seth Meyers to talk about returning to Broadway in the Bobby Darin biomusical.



Playbill News
May 15, 2026

Whitney White Could Become the 1st Black Woman to Win a Tony Award for Directing
She is nominated for Best Direction of a Play for Liberation.



Playbill News
May 15, 2026

What Do Reviews Think of Bubba Weiler's Well, I'll Let You Go at Studio Seaview?
The play returns Off-Broadway after premiering last year at Brooklyn's The Space at Irondale.



Playbill News
May 15, 2026

The Lost Boys Will Embark on North American Tour in 2028
The tour will launch at Cleveland's Playhouse Square.



Playbill News
May 15, 2026

See Who's Joining Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman in Iceboy! Musical in Chicago
Grey Henson, Sarah Stiles, Linda Mugleston and more have joined the cast of the upcoming world premiere.



Playbill News
May 15, 2026

JJ Niemann Will Lead Footloose at Flat Rock Playhouse
The North Carolina company will stage the 1984 hit movie musical.



Playbill News
May 15, 2026

Meet the Company of New Gloria and Emily Estefan Musical Basura at Alliance Theatre
The musical is making its world premiere at the Atlanta venue.



Playbill News
May 15, 2026

Mark MacKillop Will Fundraise for Broadway Cares With Duets Concert at the Laurie Beechman
The non-profit's top solo fundraiser, MacKillop is on his way to hit a personal total donation goal of $1 million.



Playbill News
May 15, 2026

Mary-Louise Parker and David Morrissey to Lead Simon Stone Adaptation of The Oresteia
Stone will also direct the classic work this summer at London's Bridge Theatre.



Playbill News
May 15, 2026

Killian Donnelly, Bradley Jaden, Katie Hall, More Featured on Les Misérables: The 40th Anniversary All-Star Cast
The upcoming recording features performers from both the London production and the Arena Spectacular World Tour.



Playbill News
May 15, 2026

Max Clayton Is Shot Out of a Canon, Literally, in Schmigadoon! He's Having a Blast
The actor, currently wowing audiences in the new musical at the Nederlander, is also a real estate broker.



Playbill News
May 15, 2026

Reviews Are Out for El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego at Met Opera
Gabriela Lena Frank's opera about painters Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera opened May 14.



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May 15, 2026

Julia Murney Will Direct Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune in Boston
The Psych Drama Company will present the two-person Terrence McNally drama.



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May 15, 2026

Kit Buchan-Jim Barne Musical Mona Loser Will Get Public London Workshop Presentation
The U.K. duo are currently Tony nominees for their Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York).



Playbill News
May 15, 2026

Jinkx Monsoon Is Judy Garland in U.K. End of the Rainbow Beginning May 15
Monsoon is returning to playing the film icon after an impression on RuPaul's Drag Race made her a challenge winner.



Playbill News
May 15, 2026

Jerome Begins Off-Broadway at Playwrights Horizons May 15
Jeorge Bennett Watson and Stephen Spinella lead the new play about the opening of a middle-aged gay relationship.



Playbill News
May 14, 2026

Sweeney Todd, Little Shop of Horrors, 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
May 14, 2026

The Book of Mormon Announces Return to Broadway Following Fire
The show had to temporarily pause after a fire broke out at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.



Playbill News
May 14, 2026

Watch Highlights From Ever After Musical, Starring Jason Gotay, Bailee Endebrock
Marlo Hunter directs the Zina Goldrich-Marcy Heisler-Kate Wetherhead musical for the Phoenix Theatre Company.



Playbill News
May 14, 2026

Off-Broadway's Mint Theater Will Stage Phyl, The Fanatics in 2026-2027 Season
Davis McCallum and Britt Berke are set to direct the season's two featured plays.



Playbill News
May 14, 2026

Giant Is the 1st Play Mark Rosenblatt Ever Wrote, Now It's Nominated for a Best Play Tony Award
When the director-turned-playwright set out to write Giant, he just wanted to finish it.



Playbill News
May 14, 2026

My Lord, What a Night, Starring Rashidra Scott, Anthony Cochrane, Will Stream During Final Weekend
Scott plays Marian Anderson with Cochrane as Albert Einstein, in Deborah Brevoort's play at the George Street Playhouse.



Playbill News
May 14, 2026

John Lithgow to Receive John Willis Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre
The Giant star will be honored at the 80th Annual Theatre World Awards June 2.



Playbill News
May 14, 2026

Watch Phillip Attmore Perform 'Top Hat, White Tie and Tails' From Upcoming PBS Top Hat Broadcast
The Irving Berlin musical will premiere May 15 as part of Great Performances.



Playbill News
May 14, 2026

Why Are There Only 3 Tony Nominees for Best Revival of a Musical?
While Ragtime, The Rocky Horror Show, and Cats were nominated, Chess and Mamma Mia! were left out. Why?



Playbill News
May 14, 2026

See Bernadette Peters, Annaleigh Ashford, Ben Platt, Christopher Jackson, Patrick Wilson Serenade Stephen Colbert With Sondheim
The Broadway favorites recently performed "Putting It Together" on The Late Show.



Playbill News
May 14, 2026

Montego Glover, Robert Sean Leonard, Jean Lichty Will Lead An American Daughter Off-Broadway
Sarna Lapine is directing the Wendy Wasserstein play for La Femme Theatre.



Playbill News
May 14, 2026

Music Theatre International Wants to Bring Mental Health Literacy to Theatre Education
The theatrical licensor is working with the Mental Health Literacy Collaborative on a new, free digital resource guide.



Playbill News
May 14, 2026

Jerome Begins Off-Broadway at Playwrights Horizons May 14
Tyrone Mitchell Henderson and Stephen Spinella lead the new play about the opening of a middle-aged gay relationship.



Playbill News
May 14, 2026

Free Broadway Concerts at Rockefeller Center to Begin May 21; Wicked, Just in Time, The Outsiders, More to Perform
Fourteen Broadway productions will perform every Thursday May 21-June 11 at The Rink at Rockefeller Center.



Playbill News
May 14, 2026

From Aaron Tveit to the Cast of Hamilton, Law & Order Loves to Employ Theatre Actors
As the beloved procedural turns 25, casting director Jonathan Strauss reveals his favorite theatre guest stars (and the Tony nominee he wants to cast in the series).



Playbill News
May 14, 2026

Chicago Original Broadway Cast Album Inducted Into National Recording Registry
The legendary 1975 release features performances from Gwen Verdon, Chita Rivera, Jerry Orbach, and more.



Playbill News
May 14, 2026

Cassidy Janson Will Star in West End Return of Burlesque the Musical
Steve Antin's musical, based on the 2010 film of the same name, features songs by Christina Aguilera and Sia.



Playbill News
May 14, 2026

Schmigadoon! Will Host Live Times Square Picnic Basket Auction for Broadway Cares
The Best Musical nominee is going full Oklahoma! with this upcoming fundraiser.



Playbill News
May 14, 2026

Colin Ryan and Xander Pang Will Lead Death Note: The Musical at London's Barbican
Stephen Whitson will direct the Frank Wildhorn musical based on the Japanese manga series.



Playbill News
May 13, 2026

Amber Gray Has Wanted to Play Riff Raff in The Rocky Horror Show Since She Was a Teenager
The musical theatre favorite is not afraid to get ugly. Plus, what to expect from the Hadestown live stage film.



Playbill News
May 13, 2026

Brokeback Mountain the Play Makes Its North American Premiere in Chicago
Playwright and actor Ashley Robinson was performing in Wicked when he saw Brokeback Mountain the film. Now he's written a play adaptation.



Playbill News
May 13, 2026

Watch 'Gethsemane' and 'I Don't Know How to Love Him' From Goodspeed's Jesus Christ Superstar
The Andrew Lloyd Webber-Tim Rice rock opera continues at the Connecticut theatre through June 7.



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