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Apr 23, 2026

Beth Leavel, Nikki Renée Daniels, Donna Murphy, Helen J Shen, More Set for Liza at 80! Carnegie Hall Concert
The Transport Group evening will celebrate the 80th birthday of stage and screen star Liza Minnelli.



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Apr 23, 2026

Get a 1st Look at Jeremy Jordan Starring in Just in Time on Broadway
Jordan joined the Bobby Darin biomusical alongside Carrie St. Louis as Sandra Dee April 21.




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Apr 23, 2026

Photos: Loretta Devine, Cheyenne Jackson, Alex Newell, More Were the Wind Beneath Beaches' Wings on Opening Night
The stage version of the beloved novel and film opened April 22 at the Majestic.



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Apr 23, 2026

Renowned Conductor Michael Tilson Thomas Dies at Age 81
The 12-time Grammy winner was a particular champion of American music, including the work—and musicals—of Leonard Bernstein.



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Apr 23, 2026

Julie White Will Lead Bad Dates Sequel in George Street Playhouse 2026-2027 Season
White originated the role of Haley in the first entry of Theresa Rebeck's solo play.



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Apr 23, 2026

NaTasha Yvette Williams, Nkeki Obi-Melekwe, J.D. Mollison, Phillip Boykin, More Will Lead Delta Blue Musical Reading
Kent Gash directs the 1946-set musical penned by Trey Ellis, Matt Williams, Masi Asare, and Jimmy Vivino.



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Apr 23, 2026

Get a 1st Look at the All-New, All-American Cast of Operation Mincemeat On Broadway
Jessi Kirtley, Brandon Contreras, Amanda Jill Robinson, Julia Knitel, and Jeff Kready joined the musical at the Golden Theatre.



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Apr 23, 2026

Students and Families Experience Buena Vista Social Club Through TDF Autism Friendly Performance
A sensory-adapted matinee at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre invited audiences to engage with live theatre in ways that meet their needs.



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Apr 23, 2026

Watch: Michael James Scott Makes an Aladdin-Themed Cameo on General Hospital
The three-episode special features Broadway's current Genie.



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Apr 23, 2026

Cast Set for U.S. Premiere of Daniel MacIvor's An Ordinary Afternoon in 1974
Judson Jones will direct the play for Theatre East.



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Apr 23, 2026

25 Years Ago, Maria-Christina Oliveras Was an Intern at Manhattan Theatre Club; Now She's on Its Broadway Stage
Come along with the longtime actor as she gets ready for opening night of The Balusters.



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Apr 23, 2026

10 Something Rotten! PLAYBILLDER Covers for Shakespeare's Birthday
When you make a Playbill with PLAYBILLDER, you can also design your own covers.



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Apr 23, 2026

Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap Finds New West End Cast
The London production of The Mousetrap holds the Guinness World Record for longest theatrical run.



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Apr 23, 2026

Drew Lachey Musical Label•less Will Return Off-Broadway This Summer
The work is inspired by an empathy exercise in a 2018 theatre class taught by the 98º star and wife Lea Lachey.



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Apr 23, 2026

Nik Walker and Kara Lindsay Will Lead Shrek the Musical at the Muny
John Tartaglia, who played Pinocchio in the original Broadway cast, will direct the summer production.



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Apr 23, 2026

Paul Giamatti, Tatiana Maslany, John Turturro Will Lead A.R.T. Rhinoceros
Tony winner Diane Paulus will direct the adaptation based on Derek Prouse's seminal translation of Eugène Ionesco's landmark play.



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Apr 23, 2026

Michael Sheen, Callum Scott Howells Will Lead New West End Amadeus
The Peter Shaffer play is getting its first major revival in more than a decade.



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Apr 23, 2026

See Jeremy Jordan Perform 'Dream Lover' From Just in Time
The Great Gatsby and Floyd Collins star has stepped into the role of Bobby Darin in the biomusical.




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Apr 23, 2026

See Keala Settle, Susan Egan, Mary Kate Morrissey, More Perform in Broadway Hits Live Concert in Taiwan
The special concert included selections from stage hits, film favorites, and a beloved Disney musical.



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Apr 23, 2026

See Who's Joining Adrian Lester-Led Cyrano de Bergerac in London's West End
The Royal Shakespeare Company production will arrive at the Noël Coward in June.



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Apr 23, 2026

Star Amerasu Joins Silverback Mountain Off-Broadway
Amerasu will play Miss Jackson in Mickey Gooch, Jr.'s screwball musical comedy.



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Apr 22, 2026

Reviews: What Do the Critics Think of Beaches on Broadway?
Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett star in the screen-to-stage musical.



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Apr 22, 2026

Photos: What's On The Slab in The Rocky Horror Show's New Broadway Revival
The revival stars Luke Evans as the iconic role of Frank-N-Furter, alongside Juliette Lewis, Amber Gray, and more.



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Apr 22, 2026

What Is the Meaning Behind The Fear of 13?
Playwright Lindsey Ferrentino explains the many references, and superstitions, in the title of her new Broadway play.



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Apr 22, 2026

Photos: Phylicia Rashad, Teri Hatcher, Sarah Paulson, More Celebrate Opening Night for The Balusters on Broadway
The new play from David Lindsay-Abaire opened its world premiere bow April 21.



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Apr 22, 2026

Matthew Saldívar to Join The Great Gatsby on Broadway
The hit musical based on the F. Scott Fitzgerald novel continues at the Broadway Theatre.



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Apr 22, 2026

Matt McGrath Will Star in Mister Halston at Bay Street
Michael Wilson will direct Raffaele Pacitti's play about the late, famed fashion designer.



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Apr 22, 2026

Get a 1st Look at Joe Turner's Come and Gone on Broadway
The August Wilson classic is back on Broadway at the Barrymore.



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Apr 22, 2026

Amber Ruffin and Plasma Will Host Instead of Eurovision Concert, Spotlighting Original Songs
The afternoon concert at The Green Room 42 will benefit Broadway Cares.



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Apr 22, 2026

Artists Will Have a License to Strip at This Year's Broadway Bares
The theme and the choreographers have been revealed for this year's annual burlesque event benefiting Broadway Cares.



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Apr 22, 2026

Ali Stroker Sings 'Back to Before,' Judy Kuhn Sings 'Send in the Clowns,' More at Broadway Dream Roles
Stage stars stepped into roles they've longed to play to benefit Broadway Cares.




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Apr 22, 2026

9 Grizabellas—Including Betty Buckley, Elaine Paige, 'Tempress' Chasity Moore—Share Their 'Memory's
Some of the leading ladies of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats reflect on playing the pivotal role and singing the musical's best-known tune.



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Apr 22, 2026

Josh Radnor, Noah Galvin Will Make London Stage Debuts in Hit Machine
The new work, about estranged musician brothers, is written by Jonathan Caren.



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Apr 22, 2026

Full Casting Found for A Woman Among Women Cast at LCT
The new play will begin previews at the company's Off-Broadway Claire Tow Theater May 16.



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Apr 22, 2026

Robert Montano Solo Play Small Sets Off-Broadway Return
The work is coming to Pershing Square Signature Center after an earlier bow at 59e59 Theatres.



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Apr 22, 2026

Samantha Barks Will Be Fantine in London Les Misérables Prior to NYC
The Frozen star is set to play a limited West End run before joining the musical's Arena World Tour.



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Apr 22, 2026

Site-Specific Slanted Floors—Starring Kyle Beltran and Adam Chanler-Berat—Will Return This Summer
Created by Billy McEntee, the play will once again be staged for an audience of six in a Greenpoint, Brooklyn apartment.




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Apr 22, 2026

The Acting Company Will Stage Modern Verse Translation of Shakespeare's Hamlet
In advance of the public performances, Hamlet will be performed across NYC-area schools.



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Apr 22, 2026

Tom Stoppard's Arcadia to Transfer to London's West End
Produced by Sonia Friedman Productions, the production will play the Duke of York's Theatre.



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Apr 22, 2026

Photos: Scenery Bags Transforms Little Shop of Horrors' Audrey II for Earth Week
The eight-foot statue that once stood in Times Square has been upcycled.



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Apr 22, 2026

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



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Apr 22, 2026

Beaches Stage Musical Opens on Broadway April 22
Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett star in the screen-to-stage musical.



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Apr 21, 2026

Reviews: What Do the Critics Think of The Balusters on Broadway?
Anika Noni Rose, Carl Clemons-Hopkins, and more star in the Manhattan Theatre Club production of David Lindsay-Abaire's play.




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Apr 21, 2026

WWE Film Fighting With My Family Will Become U.K. Stage Musical
The 2019 film is being adapted by Jon Brittain, Miranda Cooper, and Nick Coler.



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Apr 21, 2026

SNL Stars Tina Fey, Maya Rudolph, More Hit the Red Carpet for Schmigadoon! Opening Night on Broadway
The Apple TV series-turned stage musical opened April 20 at the Nederlander.



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Apr 21, 2026

Charles Busch, Steven Tartick Will Be Honored at 14th Annual Night of a Thousand Judys Pride Concert
The evening, celebrating the late Judy Garland, is written and hosted by Justin Elizabeth Sayre.



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Apr 21, 2026

Daniel Radcliffe Takes Every Brilliant Thing Into the Top 5, and More From Last Week's Broadway Grosses
The Tony-winning stage and screen star is back on the Main Stem in a solo show at the Hudson.



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Apr 21, 2026

Jim Newman Joins Bike Shop Musical Off-Broadway
The Mamma Mia! favorite is stepping in for the previously announced Jeff McCarthy.



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Apr 21, 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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Apr 21, 2026

On the Playbill Podcast: Sam Tutty and Christiani Pitts Reveal Who Is the Real Golden Retriever of Two Strangers
This new musical is able to bring the hustle and bustle of New York to the stage, with just two people.



Playbill News
Apr 21, 2026

See the Cast of Cats Vogue at The Jellicle Ball on Good Morning America
The ballroom-inspired revival of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical is at the Broadhurst.



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Apr 21, 2026

The Stars of Chess Have Thoughts On Lea Michele's Sardi's Portrait
Aaron Tveit, Nicholas Christopher and Lea Michele stopped by Late Night With Seth Meyers to talk all things Chess.



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Apr 21, 2026

World Builders Musicals Initiative Will Partner With Regional Theatres, Universities, Production Companies
Andrew Lippa and Matt Webster have launched the incubator for theatrical projects.



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Apr 21, 2026

Original Broadway Cast of Lempicka to Reunite at The Beechman
A portion of the evening's proceeds to be donated to The Ali Forney Center.



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Apr 21, 2026

NaTasha Yvette Williams, Nkeki Obi-Melekwe, J.D. Mollison Will Lead Delta Blue at the Sheen Center
Kent Gash directs the 1946-set musical penned by Trey Ellis, Matt Williams, Masi Asare, and Jimmy Vivino.



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Apr 21, 2026

Olivia Washington, More Will Star for Geffen Playhouse Angry, Raucous, and Shamelessly Gorgeous
Previews begin June 10.



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Apr 21, 2026

Photos: Catherine Tate Prepares to Wreak Havoc in London's Oh, Mary!
The Cole Escola comedy continues its U.K. run at Trafalgar Theatre.



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Apr 21, 2026

Katy Geraghty, Sara Gettelfinger, Charity Angél Dawson, More Will Join Richard Kind in Muny Hairspray
Seth Sklar-Heyn will direct the Tony-winning musical at the St. Louis venue.



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Apr 21, 2026

John Leguizamo Will Host a Dance-Along Buena Vista Social Club on Broadway
The musical recounting the creation of the legendary album continues its run at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre.



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Apr 21, 2026

Broadway Will Get a Sam Gold-Directed Cat On a Hot Tin Roof in 2027
The Tennessee Williams play is returning to the Main Stem.



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Apr 21, 2026

The Lost Boys Leads 2026 Outer Critics Circle Award Nominations; Read the Full List
The new musical, currently in previews at the Palace, is up for 10 honors, including Outstanding New Broadway Musical.



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Apr 21, 2026

David Lindsay-Abaire's The Balusters Opens World Premiere on Broadway April 21
Anika Noni Rose, Carl Clemons-Hopkins, and more star in the Manhattan Theatre Club production.



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Apr 20, 2026

Did Reviewers Find Magic in Schmigadoon!?
The Cinco Paul musical opens April 20 at the Nederlander Theatre.



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Apr 20, 2026

Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Marla Mindelle, More Join 2026 Miscast Concert for MCC Theater
The event, which features stage stars singing songs from roles for which they would not traditionally be cast in, will also stream free worldwide.



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Apr 20, 2026

PLAYBILLDER Spotlight: This School Production of The Outsiders Performed in Front of 400 Middle Schoolers
A New Hampshire school brought the play adaptation of S.E. Hinton's novel to life.



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Apr 20, 2026

Watch Hadestown Celebrate 7th Anniversary on Broadway With Pop-Up Performance
Check out photos and video from the celebration that also included the presentation of a special citation from the New York City Mayor's office.



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Apr 20, 2026

Kara Lindsay, Michele Mais, Sarrah Strimel on Thriving, and Overcoming Breast Cancer Stigma
In honor of the upcoming Janice Jam: Broadway For Breast Cancer concert, three performers open up about their cancer journeys.



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Apr 20, 2026

Dear Evan Hansen, Mary Poppins, Lend Me a Tenor, Million Dollar Quartet Will Populate Paper Mill's 2026-2027 Season
The reduced season at the New Jersey venue will coincide with the conclusion of the theatre's multi-year renovation.



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Apr 20, 2026

Jonathan Reid Gealt Will Bring Archetype to Joe's Pub
The NYC Songwriter is celebrating his fourth album and offering a sneak peek of his debut musical Dust and Shadow.



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Apr 20, 2026

Check Out New Photos of Megan Thee Stallion in Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway
The Tony-winning musical recently postponed its closing date at the Hirschfeld.



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Apr 20, 2026

Dance Moms' Nia Sioux Will Join 11 to Midnight Off-Broadway
The reality star-dancer will play a three-week limited engagement in the Cost n' Mayor dance show.



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Apr 20, 2026

Bill Pullman to Join Kenneth Branagh and Helen Hunt in Royal Shakespeare Company's The Cherry Orchard
The new version of the Russian dramatist's final play has been adapted by Olivier-winning playwright Laura Wade.




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Apr 20, 2026

2026 Drama League Awards Nominations Are Out; Read the Full List
The annual event, honoring the best of Broadway and Off-Broadway, will be held May 16 at the Ziegfeld Ballroom.



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Apr 20, 2026

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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Apr 20, 2026

John Proctor is the Villain to Transfer to London's West End
The Kimberly Belflower bowed on Broadway in 2025.



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Apr 20, 2026

Harlem9's 48 Hours in Harlem Festival Will Return This Summer
The festival unites six playwrights, six directors, and 18 actors to create six 10-minute plays inspired by the New Federal Theatre's catalogue.



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Apr 20, 2026

Irish Rep, Fishamble, and The Apollo Reveal Transatlantic Commissions Program 2026-2027 Cohort
The program, which launched in 2022, will now partner with the historic Harlem theatre to commission Black Irish writers and artists of color.



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Apr 20, 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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Apr 20, 2026

Marisha Wallace Will Join Jason Manford and Richard Fleeshman in U.K. Premiere of Something Rotten!
The Manchester Opera House engagement of the Tony-nominated Broadway musical will precede a West End run.



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Apr 20, 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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Apr 20, 2026

Photos: Tony Winner Paul Tazewell, Stylist Law Roach, More at TDF's Costumes and Cocktails Gala
The evening celebrated TDF's archive of over 10,000 theatrical costumes and honored several costume designers.



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Apr 20, 2026

Schedule of Upcoming Movie Musical Adaptations
The evening celebrated TDF's archive of over 10,000 theatrical costumes and honored several costume designers.



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Apr 20, 2026

See Who's Teaching at This Year's Hinton Battle Day of Dance
Black Broadway Men will offer free master classes in association with Black Theatre Coalition and La Pope May 30.



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Apr 20, 2026

Terence Archie, Philip Hoffman Will Lead Go Down, Moses World Premiere Off-Broadway
Brandon M. Weber is directing the play by Dana Leslie Goldstein.



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Apr 20, 2026

Photos: Cynthia Nixon and Susan Sarandon Star in The Public Theater's Benefit Reading of Little Lives
The performance benefited the Chicago Abortion Fund.



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Apr 20, 2026

Firebird, La Voix humaine, and More: What's Happening in Classic Arts This Week
Find out what's happening in the opera, concert, and dance scene in NYC.



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Apr 20, 2026

Schmigadoon! Opens on Broadway April 20
Alex Brightman and Sara Chase lead the stage adaptation of the theatrical Apple Original series.



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Apr 20, 2026

Santino Fontana, Sydney James Harcourt, Ali Stroker, More Share Their Broadway Dream Roles in April 20 Concert
Tony winner Francis Jue hosts the evening at the Hirschfeld benefiting Broadway Cares.



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Apr 19, 2026

Reviews: What Do the Critics Think of Fallen Angels on Broadway?
Rose Byrne, Kelli O'Hara, and more star in Noël Coward comedy at the Todd Haimes Theatre via Roundabout Theatre Company.



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Apr 19, 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.



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Apr 19, 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.



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Apr 19, 2026

Fallen Angels Opens on Broadway April 19
Rose Byrne, Kelli O'Hara, and more star in Noël Coward comedy at the Todd Haimes Theatre via Roundabout Theatre Company.



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Apr 18, 2026

5 Broadway Shows to Dance The Night Away
From Latin social dance to recreations of the most iconic routines in pop music history, these shows will inspire you to move.



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Apr 17, 2026

Alice Kremelberg and Colby Minifie to Star in World Premiere of Victoria Lynne Barclay's Camping
Colt Coeur is presenting the queer love story, about two women reaching each other across fractures of time and space over three decades.




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Apr 17, 2026

Photos: Michelle Williams, Busy Philipps, More Attend Broadway Opening of Proof
The play, led by Don Cheadle and Ayo Edibiri, celebrated its Broadway opening night April 16.



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Apr 17, 2026

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Schmigadoon! on Broadway
Alex Brightman and Sara Chase lead the stage adaptation of the theatrical Apple Original series.



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Apr 17, 2026

Watch: Broadway's Ragtime Revival Comes to WNYC for a Special Concert
Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, Brandon Uranowitz, Nichelle Lewis, Ben Levi Ross, and Shaina Taub perform songs from the LCT production.



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Apr 17, 2026

Photos: Kermit the Frog Presents Darren Criss With a Sardi's Portrait
The theatrical eatery has added the two-time Tony-winning Maybe Happy Ending producer and star to its hallowed walls.



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Apr 17, 2026

Billy Eichner, Ben Stiller, Ali Stroker, More Will Star in Benefit Reading of The Normal Heart at the Public
Tony Kushner is directing the performance, which marks the Larry Kramer play's 40th anniversary.



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Apr 17, 2026

Watch: Just in Time Stars Jeremy Jordan and Isa Briones Sing 'First Real Love'
The Bobby Darin biomusical is getting ready to welcome Jordan as its new title star later this month.



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