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After the musical announced it would replace actor Darren Criss with Andrew Barth Feldman, Broadway's Asian American artist community are speaking out.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:12PM

Hamilton Associate Director Patrick Vassel Has Seen the Show 'Thousands' of Times. Here's How He Keeps Things Exciting by Diep Tran

He's been with Lin-Manuel Miranda's musical since a 2014 workshop, and is in charge of bringing every new performer up to speed.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

Beth Leavel and Jessie Mueller to Lead The Rink Benefit Concert by Diep Tran

The one-night-only event will benefit Off-Broadway's Classic Stage Company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM

Monday, July 28, 2025

Conrad Ricamora Launches Scholarship Fund for Asian Actors Following Maybe Happy Ending Casting Controversy by Diep Tran

The announcement of Andrew Barth Feldman as the musical's new lead has led to outcry from Broadway's Asian American actors.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

Saturday, July 26, 2025

5 Broadway and Off-Broadway Shows That Also Offer a History Lesson by Diep Tran

You've probably seen Hamilton. Here are some other shows for an educational and entertaining evening.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM

Thursday, July 24, 2025

Animated Musical Series Helluva Boss to Release Soundtrack; Listen to Bryce Pinkham Perform 'You Will Be Okay' by Diep Tran

The series, along with its sister show Hazbin Hotel, boasts many Broadway voices in its cast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:42PM

Under the Radar Festival Announces 2026 Programming by Diep Tran

The annual festival for experimental theatre will take place January 7–25, 2026.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

House Republicans Want to Rename Kennedy Center Opera House for Melania Trump by Diep Tran

The renaming is part of a proposed appropriations bill, which also includes cuts to the National Endowment for the Arts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:32PM

From Meryl Streep to James Earl Jones to Anne Hathaway: The Many Times Celebrities Starred in Shakespeare in the Park by Diep Tran

The upcoming production of Twelfth Night is the latest in a long line of star-studded productions.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM

Monday, July 21, 2025

Romeo and Juliet, But at the Zoo and With Animal Puppets by Diep Tran

St. Louis Shakespeare Festival has partnered with the St. Louis Zoo and the puppet designer for Lion King to create some star-crossed creatures.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:03PM

Eisa Davis to Premiere The Essentialisn't at HERE Arts Center by Diep Tran

The theatre's new artistic directors have announced their first season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM

Friday, July 18, 2025

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Photos: See Lupita Nyong'o, Sandra Oh, Peter Dinklage, More in Rehearsal for Twelfth Night by Diep Tran

The star-studded Free Shakespeare in the Park production will begin performances in August.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:03PM

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