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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

A Beautiful Noise's Nick Fradiani Sings Neil Diamond's "Cherry Cherry Christmas" by Playbill

American Idol winner and lead of A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical, Nick Fradiani stopped by the Playbill Studios to wish you a merry, cherry, holly holy, rock and rolly Christmas.

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Monday, December 11, 2023

Priscilla Lopez in Playbill's "My Life in the Theatre" by Playbill

From A Chorus Line to In The Heights, Tony Award winner Priscilla Lopez reflects on 57 years of show business.

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

Harmony's Julie Benko Performs "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" by Playbill

The Harmony star Julie Benko stopped by Playbill Studio with husband and pianist Jason Yeager to perform the holiday standard, which is on her newly released holiday EP, Christmas With You.

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

Sarah Paulson, Elle Fanning, Corey Stoll, and Cast Introduce Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' Appropriate by Playbill

Check out the video as the company of Appropriate describes their characters in Jacobs-Jenkins' family drama, and explains how the play may challenge audiences, but also guide them through t…

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child's Erik Christopher Peterson and Joel Meyers build a LEGO Set by Playbill

What Hogwarts house is Bernadette Peters in? Erik Christopher Peterson and Joel Meyers from Broadway's Harry Potter and the Cursed Child sort Broadway divas and answer questions about the sh…

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Watch Julia Lester Perform "Miss Marmelstein" from I Can Get It for You Wholesale by Playbill

In a new revival at Classic Stage Company, Julia Lester plays the role that garnered Barbra Streisand her first Tony nomination. See her perform "Miss Marmelstein" (accompanied by cast membe…

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

Chip Zien reflects on his impressive resume of landmark musicals. by Playbill

Watch Chip Zien walk down memory lane and share stories from his theatrical career (including what led to him walking offstage in shame during Les Misérables and how he lied his way into In…

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

'The Witches Sisterhood': Former Elphabas and Glindas Celebrate Wicked's Legacy by Playbill

Wicked's 20th anniversary green carpet on October 30 served as a family reunion for veterans of the beloved musical.

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Monday, October 30, 2023

How the cast of Here We Are navigated Sondheim's last show. by Playbill

Playbill spoke to the cast of the highly-anticipated musical on opening night.

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Britney Coleman Performs "Being Alive" by Playbill

Watch Company national tour star Britney Coleman sing Bobbie's climactic 'Being Alive.'

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Tales By the Ghostlight: Crystal Lucas-Perry and the ghosts of Gershwin Theatre by Playbill

Tony nominee Crystal Lucas-Perry shares stories of the apparitions haunting Broadway's largest theatre.

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Madison Kopec Performs "Unlikely Animals" from How to Dance in Ohio by Playbill

The Broadway newcomer offers a sneak peek into the new musical, which is a watershed moment for autistic representation.

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Friday, October 27, 2023

Tales By the Ghostlight: John Rapson and the The Showgirl of the New Amsterdam Theatre by Playbill

Sweeney Todd's John Rapson shares the allegedly true story of Olive Thomas, one of Broadway's most notorious ghost.

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Solea Pfeiffer Performs "Flowers" from Hadestown by Playbill

See Hadestown's newest Eurydice, Solea Pfeiffer, sing 'Flowers'.

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Playbill Goes to the Broadway Flea Market by Playbill

Playbill's SM Coordinator, Meredith, heads to the BC/EFA annual flea market for the first time!

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Wicked's October 20th Anniversary Playbill Cover Reveal by Playbill

To celebrate Wicked's 20th year on Broadway, lets do something absolutely ozmapolitan.

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Casey Nicholaw looks back on his legacy of toe-tapping musicals on Broadway by Playbill

The Tony-winning director-choreographer responsible for The Book of Mormon, Mean Girls, Aladdin, Some Like It Hot, and more has built a reputation over the years for affable artistry. Watch…

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Saturday, September 30, 2023

Melissa Etheridge Celebrates the Opening Night of Her Broadway Show "My Window" by Playbill

Playbill caught up with Etheridge as she walked the red carpet on opening night of her new Broadway show "Melissa Etheridge: My Window." Learn more about "My Window" here: https://playbill.…

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Priscilla Lopez, Eden Espinosa Sing the Songs of "The Gardens of Anuncia" by Playbill

The powerhouse cast of the new Off-Broadway musical "The Gardens of Anuncia" met the press September 28. See Priscilla Lopez, Andréa Burns, Eden Espinosa, Mary Testa, and Kalyn West perform…

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Friday, September 29, 2023

Leslie Odom, Jr Returns to Broadway in "Purlie Victorious" by Playbill

Ossie Davis' "Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch" returned to Broadway for its first-ever revival, officially opening September 27. The cast and creative team…

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Eva Noblezada and Jeremy Jordan Perform the Songs of "The Great Gatsby" by Playbill

We're ready to look at the green light. The stars of the upcoming "The Great Gatsby" musical, Eva Noblezada and Jeremy Jordan, gave an advance look at the show September 28. The two, joined …

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

Sierra Boggess, Julie Benko, and More Perform the Songs of "Harmony" by Playbill

The cast of "Harmony" made some beautiful music September 27, as they gave a sneak peak of the show. Watch the video above as the cast sing five songs from the new musical: "Harmony," "Every…

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Friday, August 25, 2023

From Cyrano to Funny Girl: Tovah Feldshuh on Her 50-Year Broadway Career by Playbill

This year, Tovah Feldshuh celebrates her 50th year on Broadway. And what better way to do that than to sit down with a Playbill binder from every Broadway show she’s ever done and share so…

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Monday, August 7, 2023

Tim Hatley Presents the DeLorean from Broadway's Back to the Future by Playbill

Tim Hatley, the Set Designer for Broadway's Back to the Future, shows off the DeLorean from the musical.

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Friday, July 28, 2023

Jeanine Tesori’s Journey From the Broadway Pit to Two-Time Tony Winner by Playbill

Jeanine Tesori just won a Tony Award for her Broadway musical, “Kimberly Akimbo,” making her the first female composer to win multiple Tony Awards for composing. In the latest entry to P…

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Friday, July 21, 2023

Meet Jason Alexander, Laura Bell Bundy, and the Cast of "The Cottage" by Playbill

The star-studded cast of "The Cottage" on Broadway wants you to know that this play is actually, genuinely funny. The new farce from "Clue" playwright Sandy Rustin began its run at The Helen…

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Thursday, July 20, 2023

See the Cast of "How to Dance in Ohio" Sing "Getting Ready for the Dance" by Playbill

Haven Burton and Darlesia Cearcy perform "Getting Ready for the Dance" from the upcoming Broadway musical "How to Dance in Ohio" at Broadway in Bryant Park. "How to Dance in Ohio" has set a …

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See Liam Pearce Sing "Building Momentum" From "How to Dance in Ohio" by Playbill

Liam Pearce performs "Building Momentum" from the upcoming Broadway musical "How to Dance in Ohio" at Broadway in Bryant Park. "How to Dance in Ohio" has set a Broadway bow at the Belasco Th…

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Meet Roger Bart, Casey Likes and the cast of Broadway's Back to the Future by Playbill

Back to the Future: the Musical began preview performances on Broadway June 30, and we're rewinding the clock to meet the cast and creative team behind the Olivier-winning production transfe…

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