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Jun 22, 2026

Little Island's 2026 Summer Season to Feature Shows by Laurie Anderson, Rufus Wainwright, Lillias White, Qween Jean, More
The riverside park will hosts 56 different events, including concerts, world premieres, and live radio shows.



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Jun 22, 2026

New Ballroom Musical Xtravaganza to Offer Public 1st Look Concert in Times Square
The Love Is Imagination Pride Mini Ball will take place June 24.



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Jun 22, 2026

Photos: Beth Leavel, Matt Doyle, Ruthie Ann Miles in Ogunquit Playhouse Hello, Dolly!
The Jerry Herman musical is playing the Maine theatre in a new staging directed by Maggie Burrows.



Playbill News
Jun 22, 2026

Reviews: Did Critics Go to Battle for NAATCO'S Henry VI: A Trilogy in Two Parts?
Shakespeare's Henry VI Part 1, 2, and 3 are currently being presented Off-Broadway.



Playbill News
Jun 22, 2026

Samantha Pauly Sets Final Performance in Broadway's The Great Gatsby
The musical based on the F. Scott Fitzgerald novel continues at the Broadway Theatre.



Playbill News
Jun 22, 2026

Mystic Pizza: A New Musical Will Launch National Tour This Fall
Jennifer Werner will direct and choreograph the musical based on the film of the same name.



Playbill News
Jun 22, 2026

Little Island's 2026 Summer Season to Feature Free Shows by Laurie Anderson, Rufus Wainwright, Lillias White, Qween Jean, More
The riverside park will hosts 56 different events, including concerts, world premieres, and live radio shows.



Playbill News
Jun 22, 2026

Kennedy Center Will Not Close Completely in July, But Programming Not Expected to Resume
Trump's name has also been removed, but the building continues to be covered by scaffolding.



Playbill News
Jun 22, 2026

Bowen Yang Hosts 2026 Jimmy Awards June 22; Watch Complete Ceremony Here
Celebrating high school musical theatre talent from around the country, the awards are being held at Broadway's Minskoff.



Playbill News
Jun 22, 2026

Check Out the Teaser Trailer for The Gilded Age Season 4
The HBO series, starring Carrie Coon, Cynthia Nixon, Audra McDonald, Christine Baranski, and more, is now in production for its fourth season.



Playbill News
Jun 22, 2026

Get a 1st Look at The Zionists: A Family Storm at Barrington Stage Company
S. Asher Gelman's play is directed and choreographed by Chloe Treat.



Playbill News
Jun 22, 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.



Playbill News
Jun 22, 2026

Video: Get a Sneak Peek at Nik Walker Singing 'Who I'd Be' in Muny Shrek
John Tartaglia, who played Pinocchio in the original Broadway cast, is directing the summer production.



Playbill News
Jun 22, 2026

Videos: Corbin Bleu Performs 'Magic to Do,' Debbie Allen Accepts Legacy Award, More at Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth Concert
The free outdoor Times Square concert honoring Black artistry occurred Friday.



Playbill News
Jun 22, 2026

Video: Billy Porter Belts Out 'I Am What I Am' in Encores! La Cage aux Folles
Robert O'Hara is directing the Tony-winning musical alongside guest music director Joseph Joubert.



Playbill News
Jun 22, 2026

New Musical Film Brotherhood, Starring Mauricio Martínez, Sets Fall Release
The film centers on the relationship between an American citizen and a Mexican immigrant who has spent more than a decade under the threat of deportation.



Playbill News
Jun 22, 2026

Norbert Leo Butz, Molly Ringwald, Harry Lennix, More Will Be Guest Stars in Are You Now Or Have You Ever Been Off-Broadway
Anna D. Shapiro is directing the new production of Eric Bentley's 1972 play.




Playbill News
Jun 22, 2026

Jesus Christ Superstar Will Tour U.K. Following West End
Sam Ryder will star in the title role of the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice rock musical.



Playbill News
Jun 22, 2026

First Look: Broadway Stars, Emmy Winners, an Original Musical in Don't Suck Season 2
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 22, 2026

Aniya Thompson and Daniel DiPinto Join Heathers the Musical Off-Broadway
The cult-favorite musical revival continues its run at New World Stages.



Playbill News
Jun 22, 2026

Broadway's July 4th Week 2026 Performance Schedule Changes
Several shows have canceled or added performances during the holiday week.



Playbill News
Jun 22, 2026

Tennessee Williams, John Williams, 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
Jun 22, 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
Jun 22, 2026

Matteo Lane Makes Broadway Debut in Chicago Starting June 22
The record-breaking revival continues at the Ambassador Theatre.



Playbill News
Jun 22, 2026

Michaela Jaé Rodriguez Has Departed The Rocky Horror Show
The revival of the Richard O'Brien musical is about to welcome some new cast members.



Playbill News
Jun 21, 2026

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



Playbill News
Jun 21, 2026

Broadway Bids Adieu to Chess, Celebrity Autobiography, and The Balusters June 21
Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, and Nicholas Christopher lead the cult-favorite Chess at the Imperial.



Playbill News
Jun 21, 2026

Artists Have a License to Strip at Broadway Bares June 21
Broadway's sexiest night of the year plays two shows at the Hammerstein Ballroom.



Playbill News
Jun 21, 2026

How Well Do You Know Broadway's Dads?
We're celebrating Father's Day with this quiz on the dads currently represented on the Main Stem!



Playbill News
Jun 20, 2026

Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman-Led Iceboy! Musical Begins Chicago World Premiere June 20
The new musical explores the "real" story behind Eugene O'Neill's The Iceman Cometh.



Playbill News
Jun 19, 2026

Get an Inside Look at Rehearsals For the 2026 Jimmy Awards
Highlighting the best of high school musical theatre talent, the ceremony will feature performances by young nominees from across the country.



Playbill News
Jun 19, 2026

Get a 1st Look at Julius Rinzel and Ivan Howe in Bubba Weiler's The Saviors
Crystal Finn, Ivan Howe, Julius Rinzel, and Stanley Simmons will star in the work at Atlantic Theater Company Off-Broadway.




Playbill News
Jun 19, 2026

Coaches, Judges, Presenters Revealed for the 2026 Jimmy Awards
Highlighting the best of high school musical theatre talent, the ceremony will feature 116 nominees from across the country.




Playbill News
Jun 19, 2026

Paula Vogel, Michael Maso Unveil Cape Cod Center for Playwrights and Theatrical Composers
Bards on the Bay, part of The Nancy Nordhoff Theatre Center, will open in 2028.



Playbill News
Jun 19, 2026

Matt Bomer, Bob the Drag Queen, More Join Upcoming West End Jesus Christ Superstar
The Andrew Lloyd Webber-Tim Rice rock musical's revival has added more notables to its rotating roster of King Herods.



Playbill News
Jun 19, 2026

Dylan Mulvaney, Sam Tutty, More Join Twelve Hours with Tracy Letts
The day-long marathon will stage five readings of the playwright's work, benefiting the Circle in the Square Theatre School.



Playbill News
Jun 19, 2026

Under the Radar Names Jenn Kidwell and Janet Wong as Co-Creative Directors Through 2029
The appointment of Kidwell and Wong ushers in the second cycle of the festival's new leadership model.



Playbill News
Jun 19, 2026

Roger Q. Mason's Bill Will Receive Developmental Reading at Open Jar Studios
PlayPenn is staging the reading as part of their 2026 New Play Development Conference.



Playbill News
Jun 19, 2026

Teen Girls Are Taking Over Off-Broadway, Telling Big Stories About Growing Up
After the success of John Proctor Is the Villain, girl theatre is all the rage.



Playbill News
Jun 19, 2026

5 Broadway Shows For FIFA World Cup Fans to See This Summer
Athletes aren't just on the field, they're on the stage, too.



Playbill News
Jun 19, 2026

After Touring With Hamilton Around the World, Marcus John Is Ready for Broadway
He is currently making his Broadway debut in the title role of Lin-Manuel Miranda's musical.



Playbill News
Jun 19, 2026

In I'm Almost There, Todd Almond Has Turned The Odyssey Into a New York City Story
In the musical, Almond plays himself (though he wouldn't mind Jonathan Groff playing him one day).



Playbill News
Jun 19, 2026

Celebrate Father's Day with a Special Showtunes Playlist
From "Dear Theodosia" from Hamilton to "Sunrise, Sunset" from Fiddler on the Roof, here are Broadway's best tribute to dads.



Playbill News
Jun 19, 2026

Corbin Bleu Hosts Free Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth Concert June 19 in Times Square
Debbie Allen will receive the Juneteenth Legacy Award at the outdoor concert featuring actors from numerous Broadway shows.



Playbill News
Jun 19, 2026

This Juneteenth, Joe Turner's Come and Gone and the NAACP Are Combining Art With Activism
To these entities, every curtain rise fuels cultural change that reaches far beyond the stage.



Playbill News
Jun 18, 2026

J. Harrison Ghee, Shoshana Bean, Sydney James Harcourt, More Join Lineup for Broadway Bares: License to Strip
Broadway's sexiest night of the year will play two shows at the Hammerstein Ballroom June 21.



Playbill News
Jun 18, 2026

MCC Theater Will Host World Premiere What's Eating Gilbert Grape Musical in 2027
The upcoming season will also present a new play from Anne Washburn and the New York premiere of Lloyd Suh's The Heart Sellers.



Playbill News
Jun 18, 2026

Photos and Video: 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.



Playbill News
Jun 18, 2026

Photos: Get an Exclusive Look at A Walk on the Moon, Starring Talia Suskauer, Sam Gravitte, Max Chernin, Andréa Burns
Tony nominee Sheryl Kaller is directing the new musical, based on the hit film of the same title, Off-Broadway.



Playbill News
Jun 18, 2026

Reviews Sound Off on La Cage aux Folles at New York City Center Encores!
Billy Porter and Wayne Brady lead the all-Black revival of the Jerry Herman-Harvey Fierstein musical.



Playbill News
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.



Playbill News
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.



Playbill News
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.



Playbill News
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.



Playbill News
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.



Playbill News
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.



Playbill News
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.



Playbill News
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.



Playbill News
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.



Playbill News
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.



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.



Playbill News
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.



Playbill News
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

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

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.



Playbill News
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.



Playbill News
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

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.



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

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



Playbill News
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

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.



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.



Playbill News
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.



Playbill News
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.



Playbill News
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

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.



Playbill News
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.




Playbill News
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.



Playbill News
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.



Playbill News
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.




Playbill News
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.



Playbill News
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.



Playbill News
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.



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

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

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

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

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.



Playbill News
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.



Playbill News
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.



Playbill News
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.



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.



Playbill News
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.



Playbill News
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.



Playbill News
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."



Playbill News
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

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.



Playbill News
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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