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Nov 18, 2025

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



Playbill News
Nov 17, 2025

Romy & Michele Musical, Starring Laura Bell Bundy and Kara Lindsay, to Close Off-Broadway
Kristin Hanggi directs, and Karla Puno Garcia choreographs the new musical at Stage 42.



Playbill News
Nov 17, 2025

C-R-I-T-I-C-S! Reviews Are Out for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Revival
The Off-Broadway revival of Rachel Sheinkin-William Finn's musical is led by Glee's Kevin McHale.



Playbill News
Nov 17, 2025

Cynthia Erivo Will Open 2025 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Also performing on the annual NBC event will be the casts of Broadway's Buena Vista Social Club, Just in Time, Ragtime, and more.




Playbill News
Nov 17, 2025

After 83 Years and 2 Abandoned Attempts, Thornton Wilder's The Skin of Our Teeth Is Finally a Musical
Ethan Lipton's The Seat of Our Pants has arrived with a stellar cast, and the approval—and love—of Thornton Wilder's family.



Playbill News
Nov 17, 2025

Photos: Go Inside 10th Anniversary Reunion of On Your Feet! Cast and Creative Team
Director Jerry Mitchell, original cast members Ana Villafañe, Andreá Burns, Eric Ulloa, and more reflect on the musical about Gloria and Emilio Estefan.



Playbill News
Nov 17, 2025

Masquerade, the Off-Broadway Immersive Phantom of the Opera, Will Do Another Ticket Lottery
Lottery tickets are priced at $66.60, a fraction of the face value cost for the illustrious immersive experience.



Playbill News
Nov 17, 2025

Mexodus to Get New York Return Via at 54 Below
Nygel D. Robinson and Brian Quijada will perform songs from their hit musical, and other projects.



Playbill News
Nov 17, 2025

Nadja Leonhard-Hooper's License to Drive Named Winner of Working Barn Productions Playwright's Incubator Program
The honor was established to support produced playwrights who are looking for additional resources to develop their first film projects.



Playbill News
Nov 17, 2025

See Who's Joining Adrianna Hicks, A.J. Shively, Sally Struthers in White Christmas at the Ogunquit
Dreamgirls Tony winner Cleavant Derricks is one of the additions to the cast of the holiday classic that will be directed by Mary Giattino.



Playbill News
Nov 17, 2025

Watch: Sting Explains Why He—and Shaggy—Are Headed to Met Opera for The Last Ship
The musical played a Broadway run in 2014, but the Grammy winner has newly revised the work for its operatic premiere.



Playbill News
Nov 17, 2025

You Can Be in the Audience When Broadway's Ragtime Films for Good Morning America
Find out how to be in the room when Broadway comes to nationwide TV November 18.



Playbill News
Nov 17, 2025

Watch Susan Egan Surprise Beauty and the Beast Touring Cast With Post-Show Performance
Egan and Kyra Belle Johnson joined voices on Alan Menken and Howard Ashman's title song.



Playbill News
Nov 17, 2025

Liberation Extends On Broadway
The work centers on a group of women who gather to talk, during the second wave feminist movement of the 1970s, about changing their own lives and the world.



Playbill News
Nov 17, 2025

Kelli O'Hara Will Give 1-Night-Only Concert at Lincoln Center Theater
The special event will bring the Tony winner back to the stage where she starred in The Light in the Piazza, South Pacific, and The King and I.



Playbill News
Nov 17, 2025

Photos: Chess Celebrates a Game-Changing Broadway Opening Night
The stars were out to support the cult-favorite musical, back in its first-ever Broadway revival at the Imperial.



Playbill News
Nov 17, 2025

Grammy Award Winner Ne-Yo to Make Broadway Debut in Alicia Keys Musical Hell's Kitchen
The R&B singer-songwriter will put his own spin on "Fallin'."



Playbill News
Nov 17, 2025

Hear Catherine Laga'aia's 'How Far I'll Go' in 1st Teaser Trailer for Live-Action Moana
Disney will release the new take of the 2016 animated film in 2026.



Playbill News
Nov 17, 2025

See Footage From a New Hercules Musical, With Former Hadestown Hades Matthew Patrick Quinn
The adaptation of the Disney film will be performed onboard the Disney Destiny cruise ship.



Playbill News
Nov 17, 2025

Thespian Alumni Fund Launched to Support Under-Resourced School Theatre Programs
The initiative is the work of the Educational Theatre Foundation.



Playbill News
Nov 17, 2025

Can't Hardly Wait Stage Musical Will Get Industry Reading in Los Angeles
Stephanie Styles, Gabe Gibbs, Elizabeth Judd, and more will star in the screen-to-stage jukebox musical.



Playbill News
Nov 17, 2025

Buffy Musical Once More, With Feeling Will Get NYC Concert Performance
The Rat NYC will host two performances of the live edition of the 2001 TV episode.



Playbill News
Nov 17, 2025

James Monroe Iglehart, Casey Likes, Isabella Esler, Jackson Chase Featured on It's Kind of a Funny Story EP
The new musical comes from Drew Gasparini and Alex Brightman.



Playbill News
Nov 17, 2025

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



Playbill News
Nov 17, 2025

New Musical in Development Will Spotlight Ballroom Trailblazer José Xtravaganza
Xtravaganza will feature a book by R. Eric Thomas, music and lyrics by Khiyon Hursey, and direction by Stevie Walker-Webb.



Playbill News
Nov 17, 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
Nov 17, 2025

Off-Broadway Spelling Bee Revival Extends
The Rachel Sheinkin-William Finn musical is led by Glee's Kevin McHale.



Playbill News
Nov 17, 2025

PLAYBILLDER Spotlight: Why These California Students Chose The Laramie Project As Their School Play
Dougherty Valley High School students are learning how theatre can powerfully impact a community.



Playbill News
Nov 17, 2025

Barrett Foa to Star in A Very Queer Christmas Carol Reading in Los Angeles
Directed by Ryan O'Connor, the one-night-only concert reading drenches Dickens' famous tale in camp musical sensibilities.



Playbill News
Nov 17, 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
Nov 17, 2025

1536 Will Transfer to London's West End
Lyndsey Turner will direct Ava Pickett's award-winning historical drama.



Playbill News
Nov 17, 2025

Hazbin Hotel: Live on Broadway Streams on Amazon Prime Beginning November 17
The concert held at the Majestic Theatre celebrated the season two release of the hit animated musical series.



Playbill News
Nov 17, 2025

Tony Winner Elizabeth Franz Dies at 84
Ms. Franz is perhaps best remembered for the 1999 Broadway revival of Death of a Salesman, in which she starred opposite Brian Dennehy.



Playbill News
Nov 17, 2025

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



Playbill News
Nov 17, 2025

Sean Hayes Will Star in The Unknown Off-Broadway
Leigh Silverman will direct David Cale's solo play at Studio Seaview.



Playbill News
Nov 16, 2025

Reviews Make Their Move on Broadway's New Chess Revival
Lea Michele, Nicholas Christopher, and Aaron Tveit lead the new Michael Mayer-directed production at the Imperial Theatre.



Playbill News
Nov 16, 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
Nov 16, 2025

Chess Opens on Broadway November 16
Lea Michele, Nicholas Christopher, and Aaron Tveit lead the new revival at the Imperial Theatre.



Playbill News
Nov 14, 2025

Photos: Take a L-O-O-K at the Off-Broadway Revival of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
The revival of the Rachel Sheinkin-William Finn musical is led by Glee's Kevin McHale.



Playbill News
Nov 14, 2025

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of Ariana DeBose-Led The Baker's Wife Off-Broadway
Those catching performances by DeBose, Scott Bakula, Judy Kuhn, and more included Nikki M. James, Ethan Slater, Phillipa Soo, and Steven Pasquale.



Playbill News
Nov 14, 2025

Marty Silvestri-Joel Higgins Revue The Beat of a Wandering Heart Will Stream Live From NYC's Beechman
James Harkness, Christine Andreas, George Dvorsky, and Casey Borghesi star in the cabaret performance.



Playbill News
Nov 14, 2025

John Proctor Is the Villain Now Available to Watch at New York Public Library's Theatre on Film and Tape Archive
Watching filmed Broadway shows at TOFT requires a trip to the library.



Playbill News
Nov 14, 2025

Photos: Oedipus Broadway Opening Night Goes Full Mother
Bernadette Peters, Olivier-winning star Lesley Manville, Donna Murphy, and more celebrated on the red carpet November 13.



Playbill News
Nov 14, 2025

Cast and Creative Team Set for Signature's American Premiere of In Clay Musical
The musical spotlights French ceramist Marie-Berthe Cazin.



Playbill News
Nov 14, 2025

Eddie Izzard's Solo Hamlet Will Play Los Angeles
Selena Cadell directs Mark Izzard's adaptation of the Shakespeare classic.



Playbill News
Nov 14, 2025

Frank Wildhorn Musical Death Note Will Make Symphonic Concert Premiere in Taipei
The upcoming performances will mark the 10th anniversary of the musical, adapted from the best-selling Japanese manga series.



Playbill News
Nov 14, 2025

Sonny Marwah Play Training_Set Will Hold NYC Industry Presentations
The new work tracks two millennial women, a Gen Z man, and the AI quietly observing them all.



Playbill News
Nov 14, 2025

Step Inside Archduke's Explosive Off-Broadway Opening Night
The piece explores the life of Gavrilo Princip—best remembered as Archduke Franz Ferdinand's assassin—and the instigator of World War I.



Playbill News
Nov 14, 2025

Uncensored Cut of U.K. Next to Normal—Starring Caissie Levy, Jack Wolfe, More—Will Stream on BroadwayHD
The film of the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical will be available next month after airing on PBS.



Playbill News
Nov 14, 2025

'Broadway Is Built for the Dreamers': Rob Lake and Kermit the Frog on the Magic of Theatre
The international icon and his illusionist friend share why Muppets and magic tricks go together.



Playbill News
Nov 14, 2025

5 New York Activities for the Whole Family This Holiday Season
From the Rockettes to a botanical garden to boat rides, there's plenty to do in the wintertime.



Playbill News
Nov 14, 2025

Broadway's Every Brilliant Thing Partnering With Mental Health Tech Non-Profit Project Healthy Minds
The initiative will connect audience members with support resources, along with providing curated in-theatre events during the play's run.



Playbill News
Nov 14, 2025

Orville Peck Releases Acoustic Cover of 'Maybe This Time' From Cabaret
The song appears on the track list for Peck's newest EP, Appaloosa, his first since starring as the Emcee in Cabaret on Broadway.



Playbill News
Nov 14, 2025

Night Stories Will Have Limited Off-Broadway Run
The production features four tales by late Yiddish poet Avrom Sutzkever.




Playbill News
Nov 14, 2025

Laura Bell Bundy and Kara Lindsay's Onstage Friendship in Romy & Michele Isn't Just for Show
An instant connection made them ideal co-stars in the screen-to-stage musical, despite never having worked together.



Playbill News
Nov 14, 2025

Music From Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter-Led Waiting for Godot Revival Released November 14
The 13-track album features original music composed and produced by Ben and Max Ringham.



Playbill News
Nov 14, 2025

'Everything One Does Influences Them as an Artist': Actor Chilina Kennedy's Go-To Advice
The long-time star of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical can currently be seen Off-Broadway in Reunions.



Playbill News
Nov 14, 2025

How to Get $29 Tickets to Broadway's Chicago
The record-breaking revival continues at the Ambassador Theatre.



Playbill News
Nov 14, 2025

What Are the Reviews for the World Premiere of The Seat of Our Pants Off-Broadway?
Ruthie Ann Miles, Shuler Hensley, Micaela Diamond, and more star in Ethan Lipton's musical adaptation of Thornton Wilder's The Skin of Our Teeth.



Playbill News
Nov 14, 2025

Watch: See Cynthia Erivo Belt Out 'No Good Deed' Alongside Dancer Misty Copeland
The Wicked: For Good star teamed up with the legendary ballerina for a uniquely stripped down rendition.



Playbill News
Nov 14, 2025

The Reviews Are In for Oedipus on Broadway
Mark Strong and Lesley Manville lead the modern take on Sophocles at Studio 54.



Playbill News
Nov 14, 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
Nov 14, 2025

Bryan Cranston-Led West End All My Sons Begins November 14
The Arthur Miller revival co-stars Marianne Jean-Baptiste and Paapa Essiedu.



Playbill News
Nov 14, 2025

Ansel Elgort Makes Professional Dance Debut in The Who Rock Ballet Quadrophenia at New York City Center Beginning November 14
The new work is directed by Rob Ashford and choreographed by Paul Roberts.



Playbill News
Nov 13, 2025

Just Desserts: A Musical Bake-Off Finds Off-Broadway Cast
The new work from Barbara Campbell and Brad Ross comes to AMT Theater after performances around the country.



Playbill News
Nov 13, 2025

Jane Krakowski on the Inspirations Behind Her Mary Todd Lincoln in Oh, Mary! (One's a Muppet)
The Tony-winning performer is the fifth actor to don the bratty curls and hoop skirt.



Playbill News
Nov 13, 2025

Photos: Cast, Creators of Maybe Happy Ending Celebrate the Tony-Winning Musical at 92Y
Co-presented with The Grammy Museum, the event came just after the Best Musical winner picked up a 2026 Grammy nomination for Best Musical Theater Album.



Playbill News
Nov 13, 2025

Photos: Historic Grease Reunion at Off-Broadway's Vape! The Grease Parody
Marilu Henner, Jerry Zaks, Walter Bobbie, and more from the '50s musical's original run dropped by Theatre 555 to see the new parody musical.



Playbill News
Nov 13, 2025

Video: Julie Andrews, Carol Burnett, Steve Martin, More Praise Dick Van Dyke in New PBS Documentary
American Masters - Starring Dick Van Dyke premieres December 12 in honor of the legend's 100th birthday.



Playbill News
Nov 13, 2025

Video: Watch Sophie Carmen-Jones, Rachel Schur, Nakiya Peterkin Celebrate Chicago in RiseNY's Playbill Torch Song Series
The concert event featured songs from the record-breaking, Tony-winning revival.



Playbill News
Nov 13, 2025

John Gallagher Jr., Conrad Ricamora, Ethan Slater, Samira Wiley, More Cast in Laramie Project Anniversary Readings Off-Broadway
Playwright Moisés Kaufman will also direct the four performances at the Minetta Lane.



Playbill News
Nov 13, 2025

Are Reviews in Favor of The Hunger Games on Stage in London?
Mia Carragher is leading the cast as Katniss Everdeen in Conor McPherson's adaptation of Suzanne Collins' novel.



Playbill News
Nov 13, 2025

Broadway's The Lion King Celebrates 28th Anniversary
The Tony-winning Disney favorite has also surpassed 11,000 performances in New York.



Playbill News
Nov 13, 2025

'Straight to Therapy': How Justin Collette and Isabella Esler Navigate Beetlejuice's Devoted Fandom
Fresh from touring for three years, this duo is not taking their Broadway run for granted.



Playbill News
Nov 13, 2025

5 Holiday Events That Are Perfect for PLAYBILLDER
From holiday parties to winter weddings, you can create Playbills for the season's biggest events.



Playbill News
Nov 13, 2025

Glory Ride Musical, About Tour de France Champion Gino Bartali, Holding NYC Industry Readings
The musical, from Victoria and Todd Buchholz, focuses on Bartali's work saving lives in World War II.



Playbill News
Nov 13, 2025

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



Playbill News
Nov 13, 2025

Opening Worlds, Opening Doors: MoMI Is Redefining What a Museum Can Be
The Museum of the Moving Image is becoming a place to gather, play, and create.



Playbill News
Nov 13, 2025

Photos: Get a 1st Look at The Seat of Our Pants, Making Its World Premiere Off-Broadway
Ruthie Ann Miles, Shuler Hensley, Micaela Diamond, and more star in Ethan Lipton's musical adaptation of Thornton Wilder's The Skin of Our Teeth.



Playbill News
Nov 13, 2025

The Reservoir at Off-Broadway's Atlantic Theater Company Finds Full Cast
The Jake Brasch play comes to the company beginning February 5, 2026.



Playbill News
Nov 13, 2025

See New Playbill Covers for Fall 2025
Broadway's next spate of A-listers are getting ready to trod the boards.



Playbill News
Nov 13, 2025

What Are the Reviews for Archduke Off-Broadway?
The piece explores the life of Gavrilo Princip—best remembered as Archduke Franz Ferdinand's assassin—and the instigator of World War I.



Playbill News
Nov 13, 2025

Watch: Matthew Broderick Committed a Grievous Broadway Sin
Broderick confessed his transgressions on Late Night with Seth Meyers November 12.



Playbill News
Nov 13, 2025

Leigh Silverman Elected Board President of Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation
Founded in 1965, the group works to support and advance the art of directing and choreographing for the future generations.



Playbill News
Nov 13, 2025

Here Lies Love to Play Los Angeles in 2026
The David Byrne and Fatboy Slim's musical played Broadway in 2023.



Playbill News
Nov 13, 2025

Christopher Wheeldon Launches Toy Theater Productions
The Tony-winning director-choreographer will produce work in theatre, dance, music, and film.



Playbill News
Nov 13, 2025

Deathless Joins Music Theatre International Licensing Catalogue
Warner Music released a studio album of Zack Zadek's indie-rock musical earlier this month.



Playbill News
Nov 13, 2025

Alan Cumming Will Star in My Fair Lady in Inaugural Season as Artistic Director of Scotland's Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Olivier Award winner Maria Friedman will helm the new production, part of a season that also includes a U.K. premiere of Ceilidh, directed by Tony winner Sam Pinkleton.



Playbill News
Nov 13, 2025

Mark Strong, Lesley Manville-Led Oedipus Opens on Broadway November 13
Robert Icke directs and adapts the Sophocles tragedy, coming to the Main Stem after a West End bow.



Playbill News
Nov 12, 2025

Newly Revised The Last Ship to Play Met Opera, Starring Sting
The musical played a Broadway run in 2014.



Playbill News
Nov 12, 2025

Public Adds Seagull: True Story to Spring 2026 Slate
The comedic recounting of an attempted production of the Chekhov classic, the work is created and directed by Alexander Molochnikov.



Playbill News
Nov 12, 2025

Read the Reviews for Rob Lake Magic With Special Guests The Muppets on Broadway
The production has already revealed an early closing on Broadway for November 16.



Playbill News
Nov 12, 2025

Adrianna Hicks, A.J. Shively, Sally Struthers, More Will Enjoy a White Christmas at the Ogunquit
Mary Giattino is directing the holiday classic.



Playbill News
Nov 12, 2025

Check Out Photos of Douglas Sills and Signature Fiddler on the Roof Cast
Joe Calarco is directing the classic musical at the Virginia venue with choreography by Sarah Parker.



Playbill News
Nov 12, 2025

Get a 1st Look at David Henry Hwang and Huang Ruo's The Monkey King at San Francisco Opera
Tony winner Diane Paulus directs the world premiere production, opening November 14.



Playbill News
Nov 12, 2025

Photos: Get a 1st Look at New The Phantom of the Opera North American Tour
A revamped touring version of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical has just launched.



Playbill News
Nov 12, 2025

Lorin Latarro Will Direct World Premiere Pat Monahan Musical Begin Again at San Diego's Old Globe
The Broadway-aimed project with music by the Train frontman is adapted from the 2013 film of the same name.



Playbill News
Nov 12, 2025

Watch: Ali Louis Bourzgui Sings 'Gloucester' From Debut Album
The Tommy and Hadestown Broadway star released Becomes a Home via Joy Machine Records earlier this year.



Playbill News
Nov 12, 2025

See Who's Starring in Industry Readings of Annabel's Sister
Matt Okin is directing George Kolber's new play.



Playbill News
Nov 12, 2025

Watch Andy and Miranda Priestly Reunite in the 1st Teaser Trailer for The Devil Wears Prada 2
The film sequel counts lots of Broadway favorites in its cast, including Conrad Ricamora, Helen J Shen, Tracie Thoms, and more.



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