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May 14, 2026

Colin Ryan and Xander Pang Will Lead Death Note: The Musical at London's Barbican
Stephen Whitson will direct the Frank Wildhorn musical based on the Japanese manga series.



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May 13, 2026

Amber Gray Has Wanted to Play Riff Raff in The Rocky Horror Show Since She Was a Teenager
The musical theatre favorite is not afraid to get ugly. Plus, what to expect from the Hadestown live stage film.



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May 13, 2026

Beau The Musical Will Release Off-Broadway Cast Recording
The work received 10 Drama Desk nominations for its 2025 staging, including Outstanding Musical.



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May 13, 2026

Brokeback Mountain the Play Makes Its North American Premiere in Chicago
Playwright and actor Ashley Robinson was performing in Wicked when he saw Brokeback Mountain the film. Now he's written a play adaptation.



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May 13, 2026

Watch 'Gethsemane' and 'I Don't Know How to Love Him' From Goodspeed's Jesus Christ Superstar
The Andrew Lloyd Webber-Tim Rice rock opera continues at the Connecticut theatre through June 7.



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May 13, 2026

Cats Is, and Always Has Been, Good—And This Musical Theatre Historian Will Explain Why
This expert is tired of your disdain for these dancing felines, and is setting the record straight once and for all.



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May 13, 2026

Get a 1st Look at El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego at the Metropolitan Opera
Gabriela Lena Frank's opera about painters Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera opens May 14.



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May 13, 2026

Mexodus, Masquerade, More Earn Off Broadway Alliance Award Nominations
See the full list of who's up for this year's honors.



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May 13, 2026

New Musical Hit Show—About Real-Life Kidnapping of Frank Sinatra, Jr.—Sets World Premiere
The noir-inspired new work by Billy Recce is being directed by Eamon Foley.



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May 13, 2026

NYC's The Public Theater and San Diego's The Old Globe to Co-Host Bi-Coastal BIPOC Critics Lab
Alumni have gone on to hold positions at many notable outlets including The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, TDF Stages, American Theatre, 3Views, Brooklyn Rail, Elle, and more.



Playbill News
May 13, 2026

Get a 1st Look at Sepideh Moafi, Marianna Gailus, Hugh Jackman in New Born Off-Broadway
Ella Hickson's play is at the Minetta Lane via Audible Theater and Jackman and Sonia Friedman's TOGETHER.



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May 13, 2026

Grammy Winner Ledisi to Star in Wanted on Broadway
The widely awarded musician has built a career blending R&B, soul, jazz, gospel, and blues into a sound that is uniquely her own.



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May 13, 2026

Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody Extends Off-Broadway to Labor Day
Also, get a first look at Jay Armstrong Johnson and Jimin Moon on stage in Dylan MarcAurele's parody of the streaming series.



Playbill News
May 13, 2026

Cast Set for The Last—Pharaoh Workshop
The immersive new work tells a reimagined tale of Cleopatra's life through the lens of Black feminism and a modern American political landscape.



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May 13, 2026

Watch 'Welcome to Skidmore' From Off-Broadway's Kenrex
Fresh off two 2026 Olivier wins, the West End true crime show is now at the Lucille Lortel.



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May 13, 2026

The Balusters Gets a 2nd Extension on Broadway
Anika Noni Rose, Carl Clemons-Hopkins, and more star in the Tony-nominated Manhattan Theatre Club production.



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May 13, 2026

Ruthie Ann Miles, Conrad Ricamora, BD Wong, More Will Be Part of Selected Shorts: Generation Gap With Wajahat Ali
The evening at Symphony Space will be hosted by writer Ali.



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May 13, 2026

Will Burton Will Lead Crazy For You at Goodspeed Musicals
The Gershwin musical will play the Connecticut theatre this summer.



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May 13, 2026

World Tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Starlight Express Will Launch in 2027
In addition to U.K. dates, the tour of the hit musical is also expected to play engagements in Canada and Australia.



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May 13, 2026

Eugene O'Neill Theater Center Reveals 2026 Summer Season
A variety of new work development and conferences are slated for the Connecticut institute's summer programming.



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May 13, 2026

Fallen Angels to Stream Live From Broadway in June
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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May 13, 2026

Schedule of Upcoming Cast Changes
See who's coming into your favorite Broadway show!



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May 13, 2026

Live Film of Giant—Starring John Lithgow—Will Hit Movie Theatres
The Mark Rosenblatt play was filmed during its London premiere with the full principal cast currently performing in it on Broadway.



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May 13, 2026

Jamie Allan Magic Show Amaze Gets 4th Extension Off-Broadway
The London hit is directed by Jonathan Goodwin.



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May 13, 2026

Johanna Day Will Lead Staged Reading of Jamie Wax's High Risk Ward in NYC
The Call Me Izzy playwright's newest work will be directed by Livy Scanlon.



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May 13, 2026

Meg Stalter Sets Broadway Debut in Oh, Mary!
The screen favorite will take over Cole Escola's hit comedy beginning in July.



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May 13, 2026

Girl, Interrupted Stage Adaptation Begins Off-Broadway May 13
Juliana Canfield, King Princess, and more star in the new play with music from Martyna Majok at the Public.



Playbill News
May 12, 2026

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



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May 12, 2026

Watch: Alex Brightman, Sara Chase, Darren Criss, More Get Miscast for MCC Theater
The beloved annual Broadway concert is streaming for free.



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May 12, 2026

Rocky Horror, Schmigadoon! See Top Post-Tony Nom Boosts, and More From Last Week's Broadway Grosses
The latest box-office data is the first since Tony nominations dropped May 5.



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May 12, 2026

Roundabout Theatre Company Launches Campaign to Renovate Studio 54
The project, part of the Next Stage Campaign, will preserve the character of the venue while modernizing it for audiences and artists.



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May 12, 2026

Playbill Podcast: From Theatres to Restaurants to Hotels, David Rockwell Wants to Design It All
He's currently nominated for a Tony Award for his 1920s-themed set for Fallen Angels.



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May 12, 2026

Composer David Schmoll Has Died at 66
Mr. Schmoll's work was recently seen Off-Broadway in Bigfoot! the Musical.



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May 12, 2026

Hamilton Will Get a Collector's 4K Blu-Ray This Summer; Find Out About the New Bonus Features
The release of the Emmy-winning filmed version of the Lin-Manuel Miranda musical will include a new documentary.



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May 12, 2026

Rent Dates 30th Anniversary Broadway Concert
The star-studded event—featuring members of the original cast and band—will benefit Broadway Cares.



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May 12, 2026

Video: Jennifer Tilly Performs an Eight-Page Monologue Every Night, How's That for a Real Housewives Track?
Everyone's favorite "friend of" is starring in The Adding Machine, trading in Beverly Hills for an Off-Broadway theatre.



Playbill News
May 12, 2026

The Fear of 13 to Host The Innocence Project Benefit Performance
The play stars two-time Oscar winner Adrien Brody opposite recent Golden Globe nominee Tessa Thompson.



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May 12, 2026

Winners Named for 2026 Educational Theatre Association Awards
The annual honors recognize educators, administrators, researchers, advocates, alumni, and schools for work in theatre education.



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May 12, 2026

In-Person Ticket Sales for Broadway's Book of Mormon Now Available at the August Wilson Theatre
A recent fire has temporarily canceled performances of the Tony-winning musical, the long-time tenant of the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.



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May 12, 2026

Anna D. Shapiro Will Direct Are You Now or Have You Ever Been Off-Broadway, Featuring Rotating Cast
The new production of Eric Bentley's 1972 drama will play New York City Center Stage I.




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May 12, 2026

5 Reasons to Not See The Play That Goes Wrong Off-Broadway
This comedy is a wild ride, not for the faint of heart or people without a funny bone.



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May 12, 2026

A 'Weird Al' Yankovic Jukebox Musical Is in the Works
The Grammy-winning satirist is working with Beetlejuice and Gutenberg! writers Scott Brown and Anthony King on the project.



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May 12, 2026

2026 Tony Awards Playbill Pre-Orders Are Live
Head to the Playbill Store to get your own copy in hand for the big night June 7.



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May 12, 2026

Actor Jennifer Harmon Has Died at 82
The Emmy nominee was a longtime Broadway baby, with a stage career spanning 46 years.



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May 12, 2026

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



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May 12, 2026

Culture Critic Rex Reed Has Died at 87
Mr. Reed specialized in cutting critiques and increasingly contrarian remarks that both rejected and embraced celebrity culture.



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May 12, 2026

Mason Alexander Park to Make Long-Awaited Broadway Debut in Jamie Lloyd's Much Ado About Nothing
Also revealed: a theatre to house the Shakespearean favorite!



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May 12, 2026

Paranormal Activity Will Haunt Broadway This Summer
Transferring from sold-out runs from London to Los Angeles, Felix Barrett will direct the stage adaptation of the horror favorite.



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May 12, 2026

Watch Highlights of Ryan McCartan and Shereen Pimentel in West Side Story at Washington National Opera
Francesca Zambello directs the Leonard Bernstein-Stephen Sondheim-Arthur Laurents classic.




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May 12, 2026

Springboard to Design Launches Fellowship Program
The year-long virtual experience will begin in 2027 and provide aspiring theatre designers with mentorship opportunities.



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May 12, 2026

Watch 'Magic to Do' From Signature's In-the-Round Pippin, Beginning Performances May 12
Matthew Gardiner directs the Stephen Schwartz-Roger O. Hirson musical.



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May 12, 2026

Come Back to the 5 and Dime Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean Musical Sets New York Premiere
The musical version of the cult favorite play will bow Off-Broadway in Classic Stage Company's newly announced season.



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May 12, 2026

Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody Begins Simmering Off-Broadway May 12
Jay Armstrong Johnson and Jimin Moon star in Dylan MarcAurele's parody of the streaming series.




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May 12, 2026

West End Transfer of 1536 Opens May 12
Lyndsey Turner directs Ava Pickett's award-winning historical drama.



Playbill News
May 11, 2026

Watch: Off-Broadway Dance Compendium Gotta Dance! Performs 'Sweet Georgia Brown'
The Billy Wilson-choreographed Bubbling Brown Sugar number is just one of many iconic dance pieces in the new show.



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May 11, 2026

Watch: What's on Mariska Hargitay's List of Every Brilliant Thing?
The Law & Order: SVU star will be making her Broadway debut in Duncan Macmillan and Jonny Donahoe's solo show at the Hudson.



Playbill News
May 11, 2026

After 25 Years at New York City Ballet, Megan Fairchild Takes Her Final Bow
Her final performance will take place May 25.



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May 11, 2026

All Nighter Joins Theatrical Rights Worldwide Licensing Catalogue
The Natalie Margolin play bowed Off-Broadway via MCC Theater last year.



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May 11, 2026

My Brilliant Friend Tone Poems, From Paola Prestini, to Premiere at Juilliard
The Juilliard Orchestra unveils a new work based on Elena Ferrante's novels.



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May 11, 2026

Meet the Cast of Off-Broadway's Upcoming Drew Lachey Musical Label•less
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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May 11, 2026

In Proof, Don Cheadle and Ayo Edebiri Are Finding Comfort in the 'Oldest Social Contract'
The two are father and daughter in the Broadway revival of David Auburn's play.



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May 11, 2026

Alex Edelman to Play New York City Center
The Tony Award honoree is best known for his solo shows that blur the line between stand-up comedy and narrative-driven storytelling.



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May 11, 2026

Frida Kahlo, Benjamin Franklin, 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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May 11, 2026

Joel Blum, Jodi Bluestein, Elbi Cespedes, More Will Lead The Mystery of Edwin Drood Off-Broadway
Robert W. Schneider will direct the Tony-winning Rupert Holmes musical for The J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company.



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May 11, 2026

PLAYBILLDER Spotlight: This Production of The Sound of Music Had Special Effects, a Live Orchestra, and...Playbills!
This Alabama children's theatre is creating strong communicators and compassionate humans.



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May 11, 2026

The Lion King Broadway and Tour Stars Robb Sapp and Sam Linda Will Switch Productions
Sapp is heading to the musical's national tour, while Linda will make his Broadway debut at the Minskoff.



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May 11, 2026

Tony Nominee Ato Blankson-Wood to Star in Measure for Measure at The Old Globe
San Diego's Old Globe has announced complete casting for its upcoming revival.



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May 11, 2026

Stephen Schwartz Will Lead Concert to Benefit California Theatre Affected by Wildfires
The Altadena Music Theatre is still recovering from last year's devastating Eaton fire.



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May 11, 2026

Watch Complete Broadcast of Shaina Taub's Suffs Musical Here
Taub's award-winning suffragist musical arrived on the small screen via PBS' Great Performances May 8.



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May 11, 2026

Schmigadoon!, Ragtime Win Big at 2026 Outer Critics Circle Awards; Read the Full List of Winners
Both musicals took five categories each in the Broadway and Off-Broadway honors.



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May 11, 2026

See Who's Starring in Torched! In Concert
Performances of the Pregones/Puerto Rican Traveling Theater musical begin later this month in the Bronx.




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May 11, 2026

Jesse Tyler Ferguson-Led Tru Recoups Off-Broadway Investment
Rob Ashford directed the immersive production of Jay Presson Allen's play.



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May 11, 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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May 11, 2026

Male Fleischman Workshop Featured Eric William Morris, Jared Zirilli, Kristy Cates
Jeremy Dobrish directed the recent developmental workshop of the new musical.



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May 11, 2026

Freddie Hendricks Wins Excellence in Theatre Education Tony Award
The honor, co-presented with Carnegie Mellon University, honors Hendricks' work as a middle school theatre teacher in Georgia.



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May 11, 2026

Celebrate the 2025-2026 Broadway Season With the Playbill Store!
From our signature annual Broadway season poster to exclusive limited-edition collectibles, bring a piece of this season home.



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May 11, 2026

Jon Cryer Joins The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Off-Broadway May 11
The Two and a Half Men star is the revival's newest Vice Principal Douglas Panch.



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May 10, 2026

Celebrate Mother's Day With a Mother-Daughter Scene From Liberation
The Pulitzer-winning, 2026 Tony Award nominated Bess Wohl play bowed on Broadway earlier this season.



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May 09, 2026

5 Broadway Shows to Take Mom to For Mother's Day
May 10 is Mother's Day. Why not treat mom to dinner and a show to celebrate?



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May 08, 2026

Video: Watch Title Song From Goodspeed Jesus Christ Superstar
The Andrew Lloyd Webber-Tim Rice rock opera continues at the Connecticut theatre through June 7.



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May 08, 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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May 08, 2026

Wicked National Tour Will Welcome 5 New Principals in June
The Stephen Schwartz-Winnie Holzman musical is currently playing Dallas' Music Hall at Fair Park.



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May 08, 2026

Andy Karl, Bradley Dean, Donnie Kehr, More Join Janice Jam Concert Series
The Janice Jam's Broadway Tuesdays at Paramount residency continues at the Paramount Times Square May 12.



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May 08, 2026

Claybourne Elder Will Have a Gas in Little Shop of Horrors Off-Broadway
The Company and Gilded Age actor will be the newest resident of Skid Row.



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May 08, 2026

Meet Playbill's 1st Student Content Creators
Playbill is sending three young creators to the 2026 International Thespian Festival to work directly with us on coverage of the week-long event.



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May 08, 2026

New Duncan Sheik Musical Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen Will Debut Off-Broadway This Fall
Rob Ashford will direct the musical based on Moyoco Anno's manga graphic novel of the same name.



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May 08, 2026

Shifters Will Make North American Premiere at Cherry Lane Theatre
Olivier Award nominated writer Benedict Lombe's play had a critically acclaimed debut across the pond in 2024.



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May 08, 2026

Reviews: What Did Critics Think of Second Stage's The Receptionist?
Two-time Tony winner Katie Finneran stars in Adam Bock's dark comedy.



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May 08, 2026

Rachel Zegler Evita Will Get a Full Album Release in August; Hear 'Rainbow Tour' Now
The Jamie Lloyd-directed West End revival will come to Broadway in 2027.



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May 08, 2026

Ngozi Anyanwu Will Star in Her The Monsters at La Jolla Playhouse
Tamilla Woodard is directing the work as a co-production with Berkeley Repertory Theatre.



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May 08, 2026

Audra McDonald Gave Nichelle Lewis Some Sage Advice About Playing Sarah in Ragtime
Lewis picked up her first Tony nomination earlier this week for playing Sarah, the role McDonald created.



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May 08, 2026

Watch Jenn Colella and Grace McLean in 'Fire & Tea' From Shaina Taub's Suffs, Debuting on PBS May 8
Taub's award-winning suffragist musical arrives on the small screen via Great Performances.



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May 08, 2026

What Are The Reviews for Bedlam's 4-Person Version of Shakespeare's Othello?
Directed by Eric Tucker, the production feature four actors inhabiting the 19 roles of Othello.



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May 08, 2026

Telly Leung-Helmed Rent, New Musical Wild Child, More Set for Laguna Playhouse 2026-2027 Season
The acclaimed Southern Californian theatre will offer a world premiere musical in partnership with the Breath Project this fall.



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May 08, 2026

Video: Kara Lindsay, Christine Dwyer Performs 'For Good' From Wicked at Janice Jam: Broadway for Breast Cancer Concert
The fourth annual concert raised over $143,000 for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.



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May 07, 2026

The Great Gatsby, Suffs, 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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May 07, 2026

'If You Could Wish for Your Ideal Instrument, What Would It Be?' Samuel Zygmuntowicz on His Lifetime of Making Violins
The Brooklyn-based instrument maker will be honored at the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center's annual gala.



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May 07, 2026

How Gabriela Lena Frank and Nilo Cruz Turned the Love Story of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera Into a Magical Realist Opera
El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego premieres this month at the Met.



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May 07, 2026

Pea Dinneen: Raising Her Voice Will Premiere Off-Broadway
The cabaret, which explores Dinneen's struggle for transgender liberation, is a self-described "trans fantasia."



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May 07, 2026

Photos: Nathan Lane, Christopher Abbott, Ben Ahlers Host the 2026 Shubert Foundation High School Theatre Festival
The May 4 event at the Schoenfeld gave 200 NYC public school students the chance to make their Broadway debuts.



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