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Apr 01, 2025

Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story Premieres on PBS April 1
The documentary follows EGOT winner Liza Minnelli as she achieved international fame in the '70s.



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Apr 01, 2025

Read the Reviews of Glengarry Glen Ross Starring Kieran Culkin
Bill Burr and Bob Odenkirk stars in the David Mamet play, which opened March 31 at the Palace Theatre.



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Apr 01, 2025

Real Women Have Curves Begins Previews on Broadway April 1
The work follows a first-generation child of Mexican immigrants torn between joining the family garment business or embarking on her own dream of attending college in NYC.



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Mar 31, 2025

Photos: Christine Ebersole, James McGreevey, More Celebrate David Rothenberg's New Book Manhattan Mayhem
The legendary press agent is releasing a collection of short fiction in April.



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Mar 31, 2025

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Ken Urban's Danger and Opportunity Off-Broadway
Jack Serio is directing the production at the East Village Basement, a new downtown venue.



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Mar 31, 2025

All the Celebrities Starring On and Off-Broadway This Year
Here's a roundup of the many A-listers who are taking to the stage in New York.



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Mar 31, 2025

Francis Jue, Krysta Rodriguez Will Announce 2025 Lucille Lortel Award Nominations This Week
The streaming announcement will air live on Playbill April 2.



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Mar 31, 2025

Glengarry Glen Ross Opens on Broadway March 31; Get a 1st Look at the Revival
Kieran Culkin, Bob Odenkirk, and Bill Burr lead the Patrick Marber-directed revival of David Mamet's Pulitzer winner.



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Mar 31, 2025

Video: See Betsy Wolfe Belt 'The Shape of Things' From Joy: A New True Musical
The musical tells the story of Joy Mangano, the inventor of the Miracle Mop who created a business empire while being a single mother.



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Mar 31, 2025

Robyn Herfellow Musical Body Stocking Legion Sets U.K. Run
Brooklyn Rep UK is presenting the musical at Bethnal Green Working Men's Club in London.



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Mar 31, 2025

Watch: Robyn Hurder Sings 'Let Me Be Your Star,' the Opening Number of Smash on Broadway
The new release is filmed on stage at the Imperial Theatre, where the musical adaptation of the cult favorite TV series opens April 10.



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Mar 31, 2025

World Premieres by Justin Peck, Tiler Peck, More in New York City Ballet's 2025-26 Season
The season, opening September 16, will feature 47 ballets, including four world premieres.



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Mar 31, 2025

At Brooklyn Children's Theatre, the Arts Are Accessible and Affordable to Everyone
For 21 years, this company has taught over 10,000 Brooklyn students, many of them low-income and BIPOC.



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Mar 31, 2025

Actors of Cancelled Kennedy Center Musical Finn Performs With Rock Band Guster
Finn was cancelled following Trump's takeover of the Washington, D.C. organization.



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Mar 31, 2025

Adil Mansoor's Amm(i)gone Extends Off-Broadway
Partially inspired by Sophocles' Antigone, the show is an intimate exploration of love that goes beyond faith between a queer Pakistani-American man and his deeply devout mother.



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Mar 31, 2025

Michael Shannon Producing Off-Broadway Premiere of Revolution
Rebecca Harris will direct Brett Neveu's new play this spring.



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Mar 31, 2025

Photos: Step Inside the 1st Broadway Preview at Stranger Things: The First Shadow
Based on the an original story by the Duffer Brothers, Jack Thorne, and Kate Trefry, the play is set in the world of the hit Netflix series.



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Mar 31, 2025

Pirates! The Penzance Musical Extends On Broadway
The musical begins previews April 4.



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Mar 31, 2025

PLAYBILLDER Spotlight: James and the Giant Peach Teaches High Schoolers How to Share Their Gifts
Students in Roswell, Georgia, are exploring other worlds through the performing arts.



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Mar 31, 2025

Photos: Get a 1st Look at the Actors' Playhouse Staging of Waitress
The Sara Bareilles-Jessie Nelson musical continues in South Florida through April 30.



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Mar 31, 2025

Cats: "The Jellicle Ball" Teases Return
The Ballroom scene-inspired revival of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical played an acclaimed run at Perelman Performing Arts Center last year.



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Mar 31, 2025

Here's How to Get $40 Tickets to Just In Time on Broadway
The Bobby Darin musical will open April 26 at Circle in the Square, with Jonathan Groff starring.



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Mar 31, 2025

Garrett Clayton Will Lead Rochester The Grinch Who Stole Christmas Musical
OFC Creations will also present Finding Neverland, Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas, and more in its upcoming season.



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Mar 31, 2025

EdTA Announces New Appointees to Board of Directors
Each of the four appointees will begin their term in July.



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Mar 31, 2025

Photos: See Boy George Return to Broadway's Moulin Rouge! The Musical
The Tony-winning musical continues at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.



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Mar 31, 2025

Photos: See Production Shots From I'm Assuming You Know David Greenspan Off-Broadway
Greenspan stars as four millennial women in Mona Pirnot's work about making a living as a playwright.



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Mar 31, 2025

Richard Chamberlain Has Died at 90
Known for his performances in Dr. Kildare and Shogun, Mr. Chamberlain's Broadway credits include The Sound of Music, My Fair Lady, and more.



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Mar 31, 2025

On March 31, 1945: Tennessee Williams' The Glass Menagerie Opens on Broadway
The beloved memory play, and Williams' most-revived work on Broadway, turns 80.



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Mar 31, 2025

Video: Kate Baldwin Belts Out 'Mr. Right' From Love Life at City Center
Two-time Tony winner Victoria Clark directed the rarely seen musical for the City Center Encores! series.



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Mar 31, 2025

Watch: Stars of Broadway's Death Becomes Her Talk Bringing the Iconic Film to the Stage
From taking on roles immortalized on screen by legendary A-listers to achieving wild special effect sequences, this musical created lots of challenges for its creators.



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Mar 31, 2025

Tony Nominee Denis Arndt Has Died at 86
Mr. Arndt starred in Simon Stephens' Heisenberg on Broadway in 2016.



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Mar 31, 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.



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Mar 31, 2025

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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Mar 31, 2025

Announcing The Playbill Podcast, A Show On Broadway
Let Playbill be your theatre friend and lead you through the latest Broadway plays and musicals with the stars making them.




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Mar 31, 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.



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Mar 31, 2025

‘This Lady's… Sua Madre!': What's Happening in Classic Arts This Week
Stay up to date with the best of dance, opera, concert music, and more in NYC.



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Mar 31, 2025

7 Operas You Should See If You're A Musical Theatre Fan
Want to go to the opera, but don't know where to start? Here are some recommendations of shows to see at the Met.



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Mar 31, 2025

Amplify 2025 Concert Held March 31
The evening at Sony Hall benefits Maestra Music, the Obie-winning nonprofit founded by Georgia Stitt.



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Mar 31, 2025

Just In Time Begins Broadway Performances March 31
The Bobby Darin musical will open April 26 at Circle in the Square, with Jonathan Groff starring.



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Mar 31, 2025

Glengarry Glen Ross Opens on Broadway March 31
Kieran Culkin, Bob Odenkirk, and Bill Burr lead the Patrick Marber-directed revival of David Mamet's Pulitzer winner.



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Mar 31, 2025

Michael Maliakel and Linedy Genao Join Cast of Broadway's The Great Gatsby March 31
Austin Colby also steps into the role of Tom Buchanan, while several new ensemble members join the party at the Broadway Theatre.



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Mar 31, 2025

Orville Peck, Eva Noblezada Take Over Broadway's Cabaret March 31
The Kander and Ebb revival continues its run at the Kit Kat Club (née August Wilson Theatre) on Broadway.



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Mar 30, 2025

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



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Mar 30, 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.



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Mar 30, 2025

The Jonathan Larson Project Closes Off-Broadway March 30
Conceived by Jennifer Ashley Tepper, the project features more than 20 seldom-heard songs by the Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning writer.



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Mar 30, 2025

Cellino v. Barnes Ends Legal Battle Off-Broadway March 30
Noah Weisberg and Eric William Morris star in the dark comedy that follows the breakup of the partnership of attorneys Ross Cellino and Steve Barnes.




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Mar 30, 2025

Love Life, Starring Kate Baldwin and Brian Stokes Mitchell Star, Concludes Run at City Center March 30
Two-time Tony winner Victoria Clark directed the rarely seen musical for City Center Encores!



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Mar 30, 2025

Maleah Joi Moon Plays Final Performance in Broadway's Hell's Kitchen March 30
Moon won the 2024 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her work in the Alicia Keys musical.



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Mar 30, 2025

On March 30, 2000: Contact Opens at Lincoln Center Theater On Broadway
The "dance play" became one of the most unlikely Best Musical winners in Tony Award history.



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Mar 29, 2025

On March 29, 1951: Rodgers and Hammerstein's The King and I Opens On Broadway
The score introduced such favorites as "Getting to Know You," "Shall We Dance," "Something Wonderful," and "Hello, Young Lovers."



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Mar 29, 2025

Take the Lead Begins World Premiere at Paper Mill Playhouse March 29
Cheetah Girls star Adrienne Bailon-Houghton leads the new Christopher Gattelli-helmed musical.



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Mar 28, 2025

Photos: Dreamgirls Takes the Stage at Walnut Street Theatre
Aveena Sawyer leads the cast of the Pennsylvania production through May 4.



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Mar 28, 2025

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Alex Joseph Grayson in The Outsiders
The Best Musical winner continues at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre.



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Mar 28, 2025

Just In Time Postpones Broadway Opening
The Bobby Darin musical will now open April 26 at Circle in the Square, with Jonathan Groff starring.



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Mar 28, 2025

Listen to Jeremy Jordan and Jonathan Groff Sing Smash's 'Let Me Be Your Star' From Miscast: The Studio Sessions
The new recording, also featuring Heather Headley, Aaron Tveit, Lea Salonga, and the late Gavin Creel, can now be streamed.



Playbill News
Mar 28, 2025

Cynthia Erivo, Lempicka, Oh, Mary! Win GLAAD Media Awards
The ceremony, hosted by Michael Urie, was held March 27 in Los Angeles.



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Mar 28, 2025

Photos: Kieran Culkin and Other Succession Stars Reunite at The Picture of Dorian Gray's Opening Night
Juliana Canfield, Peter Friedman, Natalie Gold, Arian Moayed celebrated their former costar Sarah Snook.



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Mar 28, 2025

Photos: Jake Gyllenhaal Hosts the Shubert Foundation High School Theatre Festival
The annual event invites New York City public school students to perform excerpts from their school productions on a Broadway stage.



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Mar 28, 2025

Video: Watch Ryan McCartan Sing 'Past Is Catching Up to Me' From The Great Gatsby
The musical, based on the F. Scott Fitzgerald novel, continues at the Broadway Theatre.



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Mar 28, 2025

See Who's Starring in Industry Reading of New Musical New World Comin'
Shea Sullivan directs the new jukebox musical featuring songs made famous by Cass Elliot, Petula Clark, and Lesley Gore.



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Mar 28, 2025

Your Lie in April Will Release London Cast Album
The Frank Wildhorn adaptation of the popular manga series previously played London's West End.



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Mar 28, 2025

Report: Producer Scott Rudin Plans NYC Stage Return, Broadway Runs of Works From Samuel D. Hunter, David Hare, Bruce Norris, More
The multiple Tony winner has been largely absent from the theatre world since reports emerged about his abusive behavior behind the scenes.



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Mar 28, 2025

Composer Kate Diaz Had Never Written a Musical Before Redwood on Broadway
Plus, why Diaz's neighbors think she sounds just like Tony winner Idina Menzel.



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Mar 28, 2025

Documentary Tracing Development of Broadway's Stranger Things: The First Shadow Will Premiere Next Month
Based on the an original story by the Duffer Brothers, Jack Thorne, and Kate Trefry, the play is set in the world of the hit Netflix series.



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Mar 28, 2025

How To Get $49 Tickets to Real Women Have Curves on Broadway
The musical will begin performances April 1 at the James Earl Jones Theatre.



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Mar 28, 2025

Photos: Go Inside Dead Outlaw's Launch Party at the Bowery Ballroom
David Yazbek emceed the event, which featured performances from the company.



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Mar 28, 2025

On March 28, 1985: Biloxi Blues Starring Matthew Broderick Opens on Broadway
The Tony-winning Neil Simon play was the second in his autobiographical Eugene Trilogy.



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Mar 28, 2025

Michael Genet Joins Perfect Crime Off-Broadway
The whodunit murder mystery is the longest-running play in New York City history.



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Mar 28, 2025

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



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Mar 28, 2025

See Who's Joining Glee Star Kevin McHale in Sondheim's The Frogs in London
Georgie Rankcom will direct the Aristophanes-inspired musical.



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Mar 28, 2025

See Who's Starring in Deepak Kumar's House of India at The Old Globe
Zi Alikhan is directing the world premiere.



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Mar 28, 2025

Trans Voices Cabaret Sets NYC Return
The group highlights transgender and nonbinary voices, including both seasoned performers and rising stars in the musical theatre community.



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Mar 28, 2025

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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Mar 28, 2025

Stranger Things: The First Shadow Begins Performances on Broadway March 28
Based on the an original story by the Duffer Brothers, Jack Thorne, and Kate Trefry, the play is set in the world of the hit Netflix series.



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Mar 28, 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.



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Mar 28, 2025

Floyd Collins Arrives on Broadway, Starring Jeremy Jordan, March 28
The Adam Guettel-Tina Landau musical is playing the Vivian Beaumont Theater via Lincoln Center Theater.



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Mar 28, 2025

Cast Album of Sutton Foster-Led Broadway Once Upon a Mattress Drops March 28
Ana Gasteyer and Michael Urie co-starred at the Hudson Theatre.



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Mar 28, 2025

Boy George Returns to Broadway's Moulin Rouge! The Musical March 28
The Tony-winning musical continues at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.



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Mar 27, 2025

The Reviews Are In for Broadway's The Picture of Dorian Gray, Starring Sarah Snook
The Succession star won an Olivier Award for her performance in the solo play in the West End.



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Mar 27, 2025

Matilda, Eurydice, Pippin, 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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Mar 27, 2025

The Reviews Are Out for Love Life at New York City Center Encores!
Kate Baldwin and Brian Stokes Mitchell lead the cast, with two-time Tony winner Victoria Clark at the helm.



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Mar 27, 2025

See Who's Starring in Smile Off-Broadway for J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company
Robert W. Schneider will direct the short-lived Marvin Hamlisch-Howard Ashman musical.



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Mar 27, 2025

On March 27, 1988: August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone Opened on Broadway
The play is a part of Wilson's Century Cycle, which documents each decade in 20th century through various depictions of African-American life.



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Mar 27, 2025

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Launches New Annual Concert to Spotlight Broadway Dream Roles
The inaugural event will be held April 28, and will feature performers singing songs from their dream roles, which they have not yet played.



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Mar 27, 2025

Hugh Jackman-Sonia Friedman Theatrical Partnership Sets Off-Broadway Debut
Audible Theater will co-produce two premieres performing in rep, with a cast boasting Jackman, Ella Beatty, Hugh Jackman, Liev Schreiber, Maggie Siff, and Justice Smith.




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Mar 27, 2025

How To Get $40 Tickets to Stranger Things: The First Shadow on Broadway With Rush and Lottery Programs
Based on the an original story by the Duffer Brothers, Jack Thorne, and Kate Trefry, the play is set in the world of the hit Netflix series.



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Mar 27, 2025

It Takes Two: Caroline Aaron and Matt Doyle on the Importance of Chemistry in Conversations With Mother
The two share the stage almost the entire time, requiring them to trust in themselves and each other.



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Mar 27, 2025

Immersive Sensory Experience Viola's Room From Sleep No More Creators Will Play Off-Broadway's The Shed
Conceived and directed by Punchdrunk founder Felix Barrett, the piece is narrated by award-winning actor Helena Bonham Carter.



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Mar 27, 2025

Matt Rodin to Star in World Premiere of Beau the Musical
Written by Douglas Lyons and Ethan D. Pakchar, the show will premiere Off-Broadway later this summer.



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Mar 27, 2025

Public Theater Extends Caryl Churchill's Glass. Kill. What If If Only. Imp. Before Run Begins
The quartet of works begins previews April 3.



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Mar 27, 2025

Watch: Jordan Dobson Previews World Premiere Lazours Musical Night Side Songs With 'Santa Cruz'
The American Repertory Theater-Philadelphia Theatre Company co-production begins March 27 in Massachusetts.



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Mar 27, 2025

Video: Watch Broadway Hadestown Star Hailey Kilgore Sing 'Wait for Me'
The Tony-winning Best Musical continues at the Walter Kerr Theatre.



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Mar 27, 2025

Photos: Jonathan Bailey Becomes a Shakespearean Baddie in New Production Shots of London Richard II
The Wicked film star is playing the title role in a new production directed by two-time Tony winner Nicholas Hytner.



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Mar 27, 2025

Photos: See Blair Underwood and Nicole Beharie in Signature Theatre's Benefit Reading of The Mountaintop
Katori Hall's play was presented at the Pershing Square Signature Center March 24.



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Mar 27, 2025

Photos: Get a 1st Look at London Return of Joe DiPietro's F**king Men
Inspired by Schnitzler's La Ronde, DiPietro's play reimagines the tale of sexual power, discovery, and exploration in the context of today's gay scene.



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Mar 27, 2025

Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas Now Available for Licensing From Music Theatre International
The musical adaptation features a book and lyrics by Timothy Mason and music by Mel Marvin.



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Mar 27, 2025

Here's How to Get $49 Tickets to Floyd Collins on Broadway
Jeremy Jordan is leading the Adam Guettel-Tina Landau musical at Lincoln Center's Vivian Beaumont Theater.



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Mar 27, 2025

André De Shields, Lillias White, Matt Doyle, Lauren Patten, More Will Reopen Laurie Beechman Theatre
The Renaissance Gala will mark the reopening of the Manhattan cabaret located within the West Bank Café.




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Mar 27, 2025

Casting Complete for The Shark Is Broken at George Street Playhouse
Written by Ian Shaw and Joseph Nixon, the work takes audiences behind the scenes of Jaws.



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Mar 27, 2025

Celebrate World Theatre Day With 5 International Productions of Beloved Broadway Musicals
From Waitress in Spanish to a non-replica Wicked, each of these international productions are putting a new spin on fan-favorite musicals.




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