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Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Artists Protest New National Endowment for the Arts Guidelines Limiting Diversity and Gender Expression by Diep Tran

A petition has amassed 463 signatures, while theatres have begun to reject NEA funding.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:24PM

Curse of the Starving Class, Starring Calista Flockhart, Extends Off-Broadway by Diep Tran

The show is currently running at Pershing Square Signature Center, produced by The New Group.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:12PM
Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Judy Kuhn and Brandon Uranowitz to Join Tommy Dorfman in Becoming Eve by Diep Tran

The new Off-Broadway play is about a rabbi who comes out as trans.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:24PM
Friday, February 14, 2025

Kennedy Center Cancels Children's Musical Finn; Creators Say 'We Will Not Be Silenced' by Diep Tran

Meanwhile, artists such as Issa Rae and Renée Fleming have voluntarily cut ties with the now-Trump-controlled organization.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM
Thursday, February 13, 2025

5 Reasons to See Redwood On Broadway by Diep Tran

Yes, Idina Menzel is flying while singing (again). But also, this new musical is remarkably transportive.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12PM
Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Kids Can See a Broadway Show for Free When Kids Night on Broadway Returns in March by Diep Tran

This annual program allows kids 18 and under to attend one of 18 participating shows for free with a full-paying adult.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM
Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Milly Shapiro, Natalie Walker, Keri René Fuller to Lead Last Bimbo of the Apocalypse Off-Broadway by Diep Tran

The new Off-Broadway musical is written by Michael Breslin and Patrick Foley.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:42PM

Milly Shapiro, Natalie Walker, Keri René Fuller to Lead Last Bimbo of the Apocalypse at MCC Theater by Diep Tran

The new Off-Broadway musical is written by Michael Breslin and Patrick Foley.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:36PM
Monday, February 10, 2025

Kids Night on Broadway to Return March 4 by Diep Tran

This annual program allows kids 18 and under to attend a show for free.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:32PM

Why Do Broadway Shows Close? by Diep Tran

Closures are a natural part of the life-cycle of Broadway; every show that closes means a new one gets to open.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM

National Endowment for the Arts to Limit Funding for Programs That Promote Diversity and Gender Expression by Diep Tran

The agency has also eliminated its grant programs for "underserved groups."

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02PM
Wednesday, February 5, 2025

How Writer Kate Trefry Took Netflix's Stranger Things From Screen to Stage by Diep Tran

The series' executive producer had never written a play before Stranger Things: The First Shadow. Here's how she brought the human drama, and Mind Flayer, to the stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:02PM
Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Sing Sing's Actors Reunited February 3 to Perform a Play and Mark How Far They've Come by Diep Tran

The group of formerly incarcerated actors celebrated the Oscar-nominated film based on their lives.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:12PM

Curse of the Starving Class Starring Calista Flockhart Begins Performances February 4 by Diep Tran

It runs Off-Broadway at Pershing Square Signature Center, produced by The New Group.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48AM
Saturday, February 1, 2025

Redwood February 1 Matinee Cancelled Due to Cast Illness by Diep Tran

The evening performance will go on as planned.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:32PM
Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Read the Reviews for the Gaza-Set Solo Play A Knock on the Roof by Diep Tran

The play is currently running at New York Theatre Workshop through February 16.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM
Saturday, January 25, 2025

The Outsiders Cancels January 25 Matinee Performance on Broadway Due to Power Outage by Diep Tran

The evening performance at the Bernard B. Jacobs will go on as planned.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:12PM
Friday, January 24, 2025

Photos: English Opens on Broadway, With the Help of Duolingo by Diep Tran

The red carpet attendees to opening night included Bonnie Milligan, LaChanze, and the Duolingo owl.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM
Thursday, January 23, 2025

Video: See Hugh Jackman Rehearse From New York, With Love Concert by Diep Tran

The two-time Tony winner will headline a series of concerts at Radio City Music Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM
Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Drag: The Musical, Oh, Mary!, Wicked, More Recognized by GLAAD Media Awards by Diep Tran

Theatrical works were among those nominated for the LGBTQIA+ media organization's annual awards.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:18PM

Photos: See Jeremy Jordan Receive a Caricature at Sardi's by Diep Tran

The Great Gatsby and Floyd Collins star was the latest to get a portrait from the famed restaurant.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM
Wednesday, January 15, 2025

The 7th Voyage of Egon Tichy [Redux] Extends at New York Theatre Workshop by Diep Tran

This one-person show is about an astronaut who encounters the multiverse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:12PM
Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Gavin Creel Filmed a Documentary Before His Death—And Now It's Being Released by Diep Tran

In Common Denominator, the late Tony winner talked about his mental health journey and performed songs from Walk on Through.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:18AM
Monday, January 13, 2025

Video: Idina Menzel's Newest Musical Redwood Has Been 15 Years in the Making by Diep Tran

The new musical begins performances January 24 at the Nederlander Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:32PM
Thursday, January 9, 2025

5 Reasons to See Maybe Happy Ending by Diep Tran

If you love rom-coms, robots, jazz, and Studio Ghibli films—this is the musical for you.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:32PM
Wednesday, January 8, 2025

From Sound of Music to Cabaret: Movie Musicals That Changed Their Stage Originals by Diep Tran

From new songs to new character choices, here are the biggest changes made for movie musicals that then made their way back to the stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:02PM
Tuesday, January 7, 2025

'We Should Be Here': Sanaz Toossi on Bringing English, With Its Middle Eastern Cast, to Broadway by Diep Tran

She never thought her play would get produced, much less win a Pulitzer. And she's trying to not freak out about it.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM

'We Should Be Here': Sanaz Toossi on Bringing English, With Its All-Iranian American Cast, to Broadway by Diep Tran

She never thought her play would get produced, much less win a Pulitzer. And she's trying to not freak out about it.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:12PM
Friday, January 3, 2025

Mandy Gonzalez Was Once Told She'd Never Lead a Show. Now She's Playing Norma Desmond in Sunset Blvd. by Diep Tran

The powerhouse vocalist can be seen one night a week on Broadway at the St. James Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:06PM
Thursday, January 2, 2025

'I Feel Like I'm Just Getting Started': Shaina Taub on Suffs' Broadway Closing and Its Future by Diep Tran

The Tony-winning composer reflects on the day she did Suffs and Ragtime back-to-back, and reveals what she's working on next.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:32PM
Wednesday, July 17, 2024