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Jun 18, 2026

Cats Costume Designer Qween Jean Is Bringing Opulence and Trans Liberation to Broadway
Her double Tony Award nomination is the cherry on top.



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Jun 18, 2026

Watch Charity Angél Dawson Belt Out 'I Know Where I've Been' in Muny Hairspray
Seth Sklar-Heyn directs the Tony-winning musical at the St. Louis venue.



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Jun 18, 2026

Watch Samantha Pauly and Grace Yurchuk Record 'Storm Song' From Caesar: The Musical
Yurchuk penned the all-female musical version of Julius Caesar.



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Jun 18, 2026

Where to See Free Theatre This Summer in New York City
From Shakespeare in the Park to Shakespeare in the Parking Lot, Playbill's compiled a list of free productions this summer.



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Jun 18, 2026

Scott Kaplan Named Associate Artistic Director of Manhattan Theatre Club
The move is a promotion for Kaplan, who has served on the company's artistic team since 2010.



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Jun 18, 2026

She Kills Monsters, Falstaff, 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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Jun 18, 2026

RiseNY to Celebrate Pride Month with Rise Up. Live Proud Concert
The Times Square concert will be hosted June 25 by Marti Gould Cummings.



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Jun 18, 2026

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Encores! La Cage aux Folles, Starring Billy Porter and Wayne Brady
Robert O'Hara is directing the Tony-winning musical alongside guest music director Joseph Joubert.



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Jun 18, 2026

Meet the Winners of Concord Theatricals' 'You're in the Band' School of Rock Contest
The initiative gives free licenses of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical to 10 schools in underserved communities.



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Jun 18, 2026

One Day Musical Will Transfer to London's West End, Starring Jamie Muscato and Sharon Rose
Max Webster will direct the new musical at London's Garrick.



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Jun 18, 2026

Dominic Colón's The War I Know Will Receive Public Reading
The play follows a Bronx family navigating the HIV/AIDS crisis through the eyes of a young gay Latine boy.



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Jun 18, 2026

Isa Briones, Milo Manheim, Gaten Matarazzo, Joy Woods, More to Star in Steven Sater's Murder at the Gates
The musical is Cluedo meets Clueless, a black-comic murder mystery from Gen-Z, gated-community America.



Playbill News
Jun 18, 2026

Watch the Complete Liza With a 'Z' Concert, Starring Liza Minnelli, Here
Bob Fosse directed the Emmy Award-winning televised 1972 concert.



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Jun 18, 2026

Watch New 16-Minute Hamilton Documentary, Spark Into a Flame
The short film is featured on the Blu-ray release of the Emmy-winning stage capture of the Lin-Manuel Miranda musical.



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Jun 18, 2026

Watch Ryan McCartan Record 'Out Here' From Ernxst, Or The Importance of Being Musical
The gender inclusive adaptation of the Oscar Wilde classic is penned by Kait Kerrigan, Bree Lowdermilk, and Justin Elizabeth Sayre.



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Jun 18, 2026

Todrick Hall Musical Midnight Will Bow Off-Broadway
The work is coming to the Daryl Roth Theatre this fall after two runs in London.



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Jun 18, 2026

Listen: Ramin Karimloo Sings 'Wanted to Believe' From New Musical Big Man
The track is releasing as a single June 19, with proceeds benefiting the Alzheimer's Association.



Playbill News
Jun 17, 2026

Live-Action, Animated Moanas Combine in Lin-Manuel Miranda's 'Along the Way'
Newly written for the upcoming live-action film, the song is performed by Auli'i Cravalho, Catherine Laga'aia, and Dwayne Johnson.



Playbill News
Jun 17, 2026

Maury Yeston Will Celebrate New Biography A Very Unusual Way With Concert Signing Event
The book covering the life and career of the Nine and Titanic songwriter has been written by Joshua Rosenblum.



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Jun 17, 2026

5 Outdoor NYC Activities Perfect for Families
From zoos to ferry rides to the beach, there's no shortage of summer activities.



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Jun 17, 2026

Before the 2026 Jimmy Awards, See Which Jimmy Alums Are Currently Performing in New York
Eva Noblezada, McKenzie Kurtz, Jasmine Amy Rogers, and The Voice's Bryson Battle are some notable alums of the talent showcase.



Playbill News
Jun 17, 2026

Jimmy Awards Alums Ryan McCartan, McKenzie Kurtz, Fabiola Caraballo Quijada Reflect on Their Paths to Broadway
For 17 years, the Jimmys have kickstarted countless professional theatre careers.



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Jun 17, 2026

Mark MacKillop Partners With Playbill for Special PrideBill Auction, Benefitting Broadway Cares
The performer is the reigning top solo fundraiser for the theatrical non-profit.



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Jun 17, 2026

WP Theater 2026-2027 Season Includes 3 World-Premiere Plays
May Adrales is set to direct You Seem Sad, one of three plays to make their world premiere at WP Theater this season.



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Jun 17, 2026

Watch Jack Wolfe, Joined by Stunning Elephant, Sing 'A Lot Like Me'
The Magician's Elephant, based on Kate DiCamillo's children's novel, premiered in the U.K. in 2021.



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Jun 17, 2026

Watch: Jason Robert Brown Previews Upcoming Musical Less With 2 Songs at 92NY
Brown previewed the musical at a recent event focused on Andrew Sean Greer, author of Less' Pulitzer-winning source material.



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Jun 17, 2026

Watch The Great Gatsby's Corbin Bleu Offer Big Band Take on 'Roaring On'
The hit new musical continues at the Broadway Theatre.



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Jun 17, 2026

Sara Bareilles Musical Waitress Will Launch 10th Anniversary Tour
The North American tour will feature direction and choreography recreated by Abbey O'Brien.




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Jun 17, 2026

The Rocky Horror Picture Show is Coming to the Las Vegas Sphere
The cult favorite movie musical already has a long history of audience interaction, but Sin City may be taking that even further.




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Jun 17, 2026

Before Billy on the Street, Billy Eichner Was a Theatre Kid Who Auditioned for Falsettos
The comedian digs into his theatrical roots in his new audio memoir, Billy on Billy.



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Jun 17, 2026

Alli Mauzey and Dee Roscioli Will Offer Good Witch Bad Witch at the George Street Playhouse
The former Wicked stars are joining voices for two concerts at the New Jersey venue.



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Jun 17, 2026

Basil Twist's Arias With a Twist to Return for HERE Arts Center's 2026-27 Season
The 2008 cult sensation with downtown impresario Joey Arias will return to New York City this summer.



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Jun 17, 2026

Billy Porter and Wayne Brady Lead La Cage aux Folles for New York City Center Encores! Starting June 17
Robert O'Hara is directing the Tony-winning musical alongside guest music director Joseph Joubert.



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Jun 17, 2026

Get a 1st Look at New Gloria and Emily Estefan Musical Basura With New Trailer
The musical is making its world premiere at Atlanta's Alliance Theatre.



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Jun 17, 2026

Cynthia Erivo Will Present at 2026 Native Son Awards, With Cats: The Jellicle Ball Hosting the Afterparty
The annual awards recognize Black gay and queer men who have made a major cultural impact this year.




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Jun 17, 2026

See Who's Joining Amy Lennox and Rachel Tucker in Thelma & Louise Musical at London's Young Vic
Trip Cullman will direct the world premiere as part of the Young Vic's 2026-2027 season.



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Jun 17, 2026

Playbill Podcast: Every Night, Junior LaBeija Helps Cats: The Jellicle Ball Create a 'Gay United Nations'
The revival's current Gus, and its Tony-winning directors Bill Rauch and Zhailon Levingston, stopped by for a chat.



Playbill News
Jun 17, 2026

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Quiara Alegría Hudes, Mark Kingdon, Anla Cheng Kingdon Will Be Honored at 2026 New York City Center Gala
In the Heights creators Miranda and Hudes will be honored as the Manhattan venue hosts a gala staging of the Tony-winning musical.



Playbill News
Jun 17, 2026

Kennedy Kanagawa, Emmy Winner Jeff Hiller Join Season 2 of the Indie YouTube Series Don't Suck
Hear from creator Tyler Isaac Martin on the importance of queer art and get a sneak peek into the series' upcoming musical episode.




Playbill News
Jun 17, 2026

Myra DuBois Will Join Titaníque in West End
The award-winning comedian will play Ruth for a limited engagement this fall.



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Jun 17, 2026

Watch This Is Us Star Chrissy Metz Take 1st Broadway Bow in & Juliet
The TV favorite joined the company of the long-running jukebox musical at the Sondheim a few days early.



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Jun 17, 2026

Video: A New York High School Puts on a Bilingual Addams Family
The Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School got spooky in English and Spanish, with the help of PLAYBILLDER.



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Jun 17, 2026

J. Harrison Ghee, Ali Stoker, Ali Louis Bourzgui, More Set for Free Broadway by the Boardwalk Concert Series
The third annual series in Hudson River Park will kick off in July.



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Jun 17, 2026

Gazillion Bubble Show Will End Nearly 20-Year Off-Broadway Run in the Fall
The long-running family favorite opened at New World Stages in 2007.



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Jun 17, 2026

Did Reviewers Think Dave Malloy's Black Swan Musical Was 'Perfect'?
The stage adaptation of the 2010 thriller is now playing a limited engagement at Massachusetts' American Repertory Theater.



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Jun 17, 2026

OG Cast Cameos Give The Book of Mormon Its Best-Ever Box Office, and More From Last Week's Broadway Grosses
The Tony-winning musical celebrated its 15th anniversary with a "Magical Mormon Mystery Week."



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Jun 17, 2026

Photos: Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang, Angela Bassett, More Attend Free Shakespeare in the Park's Romeo and Juliet Opening Night
Daniel Bravo Hernández and Ra'Mya Latiah Aikens star in the limited engagement through June 28.



Playbill News
Jun 17, 2026

Jason Daunter Named Theatre Director of La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts
Daunter comes to the California company after a long career on Broadway and national tours.



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Jun 17, 2026

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



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Jun 17, 2026

Lineup Revealed for Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth Concert, Hosted by Corbin Bleu in Times Square
Debbie Allen will receive the Juneteenth Legacy Award at the free concert featuring actors from numerous Broadway shows.



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Jun 17, 2026

The Zionists: A Family Storm Begins at Barrington Stage Company June 16
S. Asher Gelman's play is directed and choreographed by Chloe Treat.



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Jun 17, 2026

Watch Highlights From Opening Night of Muny Hairspray, Starring Katy Geraghty, Richard Kind
Seth Sklar-Heyn directs the Tony-winning musical at the St. Louis venue.



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Jun 17, 2026

Wicked Will Present 2nd Annual Broadway Pride Block Party
Danny Quadrino and Kevin McHale will host the event, which is free and open to the public.



Playbill News
Jun 14, 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
Jun 13, 2026

The Rocky Horror Show Cancels June 13 Evening Performance
The cancellation was announced in an Instagram story on the production's official account.



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Jun 13, 2026

How to Buy Tickets to Every 2026 Tony Award-Winning Show on Broadway
The Tony Awards are over, but you can still see these shows in person.



Playbill News
Jun 12, 2026

How Hamilton Led Jin Ha to His Current Role in Broadway's Proof
The actor plays mathematician Hal in a cast that also includes the Ayo Edebiri, Don Cheadle, and Kara Young.



Playbill News
Jun 12, 2026

Bonnie Milligan, J. Harrison Ghee, Beth Leavel, More Featured on Ernxst, Or The Importance of Being Studio Recording
The new gender inclusive musical adaptation of the classic Oscar Wilde play is also available for licensing from Concord Theatricals.



Playbill News
Jun 12, 2026

Slam Frank Sets Off-Broadway Return
The incendiary work reimagines Anne Frank's story through an "intersectional, multiethnic, genderqueer, Afro-Latin hip-hop lens."



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Jun 12, 2026

See Wicked, Hadestown, Chicago Perform at Rockefeller Center's Road to Broadway Finale Concert
Jordan Tyson, Jennafer Newberry, more performed outdoors for Broadway fans.



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Jun 12, 2026

Listen to New Elaine Paige Single, 'Only a Lifetime'
The song is from the Evita star's forthcoming album, Miscellaneous Paige, featuring songs by Ben Platt, Carole King, and more.



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Jun 12, 2026

King Princess Is 'Raw Dogging Everything' in Girl, Interrupted
Singer-songwriter Mikaela Strauss is making her stage debut in the musical adaptation of Susanna Kaysen's memoir.



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Jun 12, 2026

Ratings: Tony Awards 2026 Was Number 1 Program June 7
Grammy winner Pink hosted the annual ceremony, watched by an average of 5.06 million viewers.



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Jun 12, 2026

Chilina Kennedy, Courtney Reed-Led Reunions Releases Original Cast Recording June 12
The new musical played New York City Center last year.




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Jun 12, 2026

A Rent Reunion, New Musicals From Betty Who and Gloria Estefan, Oh My! What to Expect at The Festival
Broadway is headed to New York's Hudson Valley this summer for a special three-day event. Playbill has the inside scoop on what to expect.




Playbill News
Jun 12, 2026

Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Matt Doyle, Andy Mientus, Kuhoo Verma Will Join The Skivvies at Joe's Pub
The evening with Nick Cearley and Lauren Molina is titled Film Strips 2: Back in the Habit of Electric Boogaloo.



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Jun 12, 2026

I Put a Spell On You Will Return Off-Broadway This Halloween
The Hocus Pocus-inspired concert from Jay Armstrong Johnson is celebrating its 11th year, following 2025's record-breaking 10th anniversary performance.



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Jun 12, 2026

DiscoverNYC: A Guide to New York City's Most Memorable Attractions
It's not just theatre—from harbor cruises to stunning views, make the most of NYC with these activities.



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Jun 12, 2026

Tony Winner Janie Sell Has Died at 86
Ms. Sell was a treasured performer of the mid-century musical, appearing in George M!, Irene, I Love My Wife, Pal Joey, and Happy End.



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Jun 12, 2026

Video: Meet Maybe Happy Ending's Newest HelperBots Zachary Noah Piser, Savy Jackson, Cathy Ang
The Tony-winning musical has launched a Meet the Models docu-style web series.



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Jun 12, 2026

Watch 'America' and 'I Feel Pretty' From West Side Story at Paper Mill Playhouse
Artistic Director Mark S. Hoebee directs the classic American musical.



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Jun 12, 2026

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



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Jun 12, 2026

What Are the Reviews for Shakespeare in the Park's Romeo and Juliet?
Daniel Bravo Hernández and Ra'Mya Latiah Aikens lead in the title roles, with LaChanze, Francis Jue, Deirdre O'Connell, and more also starring.



Playbill News
Jun 12, 2026

J. Harrison Ghee, Micaela Diamond, Rebecca Naomi Jones, Christian Slater, More Set for Midsummer Night's Dream Performance
The free performance is part of the relaunch of the Public Theater's Public Forum series at the Delacorte.



Playbill News
Jun 12, 2026

'The World Can Wait': Listen to 'Now, Forever' From The Lost Boys
The romantic ballad, as performed by stars LJ Benet and Maria Wirries, is now available on streaming platforms.




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Jun 12, 2026

Recipients Named for 2026 Del Hughes Awards for Lifetime Achievement in the Art of Stage Management
Honorees will be celebrated by the Stage Managers' Association in October.




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Jun 12, 2026

Photos: Get a Closer Look at the New West End Cast of Titaníque
The campy Céline Dion parody musical plays the West End's Criterion Theatre.



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Jun 12, 2026

Tess Tregellas and Sara Spadacene Will Play 'MC' in Magic Mike Live
Creator and co-director Channing Tatum handpicked the pair to share the role in the NYC staging of the cult favorite film.



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Jun 12, 2026

Photos: Alfie Boe, Samantha Barks, Killian Donnelly in Les Misérables: The Arena Concert Spectacular
The tour of the international hit musical will arrive at Radio City Music Hall this summer featuring alternating Valjeans and Javerts.



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Jun 12, 2026

Lissa DeGuzman, Bobby Conte, Jasmine Forsberg Lead Workshop Presentation of Dark Lady: A New Musical June 12
New York is getting another Cher jukebox musical.



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Jun 12, 2026

Taylor Trensch, Marc Kudisch, George Salazar, Will Lead Reading of The (Disaster) Marathon of 1904
The new musical centers on one of the most unbelievable events in athletic history.



Playbill News
Jun 11, 2026

5 Things World Cup Fans and Broadway Theatergoers Have in Common
From choreography to players to chanting, here's why sports fans belong at Broadway shows.



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Jun 11, 2026

Celebrate 'Marriage Type Love' With Nine Wedding PLAYBILLDER Programs
Playbill programs aren't just for the theatre! See how these couples have made Playbill part of their special day.




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Jun 11, 2026

Billy Porter Is Back From the Dead—and More Fabulous Than Ever
Last year, he spent three days in a coma. The Tony winner is now alive to tell his tale in La Cage aux Folles at New York City Center Encores!



Playbill News
Jun 11, 2026

From Mariska Hargitay to Taraji P. Henson; Broadway's Going Gaga Over Basketball As The Knicks Win 3rd Finals Game
New York City's culture industry is over the moon in support of the city's beloved basketball team.



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Jun 11, 2026

Celebrate the Knicks and the World Cup 2026 With These Broadway Tunes About Sports
Our mayor is Muslim, our bagel's Jewish, our playlist will make you jive, Knicks in five!



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Jun 11, 2026

Skylar Astin, Larry Owens, Adam Pascal, Shaina Taub, More Set for Stagedoor 50 Benefit Concert
Celebrating 50 years of the theatre camp Stagedoor Manor, the evening will benefit the Entertainment Community Fund.



Playbill News
Jun 11, 2026

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



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Jun 11, 2026

Off-Broadway Rush and Inexpensive Ticket Policies
To make tickets more affordable, many Off-Broadway shows have implemented rush, lottery, and inexpensive ticket policies.



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Jun 11, 2026

Broadway Marks Juneteenth by Celebrating the Culture That Shapes American Theatre
From Times Square performances to community gatherings and local Black-owned businesses, arts organizations across New York are honoring Juneteenth through celebration, education, and reflection.



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Jun 11, 2026

1993 The Normal Heart Reading, With Kevin Bacon, Stockard Channing, Harry Hamlin, More, to Get 1st-Ever Digital Release
Royalties from the recording of the landmark Larry Kramer play will benefit Broadway Cares.



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Jun 11, 2026

Video: Leana Rae Concepcion, Emily N. Rudolph Perform the Songs of Spelling Bee at Rise NY's Playbill Torch Song Series
The cast of Off-Broadway's The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee sang high above Times Square.



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Jun 11, 2026

Why Megan Mullally Has Spent 12 Years Working on a 'Weird' Musical About an Iceboy! and Eugene O'Neill
She stars in Iceboy! The Musical, or The Completely Untrue Story of How Eugene O'Neill Came to Write "The Iceman Cometh" opposite her husband Nick Offerman at Chicago's Goodman.



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Jun 11, 2026

Go Inside the 'Catsquerade' Tonys After Party Celebrating Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Hosted by Masquerade
The reimagined revival of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical received three Tony wins June 7.



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Jun 11, 2026

Good Bones Opera by Michael Abels, James Ijames Commissioned by Cincinnati Opera
The pair of Pulitzer winners are collaborating on an opera based on Ijames' play of the same title.



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Jun 11, 2026

Dancing With the Stars' Mark Ballas Sets Return to Broadway's Chicago
The record-breaking, Tony-winning revival continues at the Ambassador Theatre.



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Jun 11, 2026

Daniel Krikler to Star in The Pianist in London
The production will play a limited engagement in Southampton in September, with performances beginning at London's Park Theatre in October.



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Jun 11, 2026

Joshua Henry Has Co-Written, Will Star in The Conversation Off-Broadway
The 2026 Tony winner conceived and wrote the musical alongside Julia Harriman, with songs by Nick Green.



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Jun 11, 2026

Stereophonic Released for Professional Licensing by Concord Theatricals
The David Adjmi play made history by earning 13 2024 Tony Award nominations: the most of any play, ever.



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Jun 11, 2026

The Festival Will Include 30th Anniversary Rent Reunion With Adam Pascal, Anthony Rapp, Taye Diggs, Gwen Stewart, More
A Who's Who of Broadway's best will be at the three-day festival, including Tony winners Audra McDonald, Kelli O'Hara, Alex Newell, and dozens more.



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