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Thursday, May 19, 2016

Check Out the New Playbill Store: Easier, Better, Full of Exclusive Merchandise! by Playbill Staff

Plus the full line of Disney theatrical keepsakes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:05PM

London's National Theatre Plans To Remove Offer of a Second Free Ticket for Critics by Playbill Staff

The implementation of the new policy is delayed after a protest from the Critics' Circle

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:56AM
Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Erik Altemus, Patti Murin, Ryann Redmond Join Skivvies Lineup by Playbill Staff

The stripped down musical duo have announced the next slate of performers to join them at Feinstein’s/54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:51PM

NY Drama Critics’ Circle Awards Presented Today by Playbill Staff

Shuffle Along and The Humans earn laurels.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:49PM
Monday, May 16, 2016

Junior Theater Festival Expands West by Playbill Staff

The first-ever Junior Theater Festival West will launch in Sacramento, CA, in February 2017.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM
Friday, May 13, 2016

Exclusive! Backstage at The Late Show with Jessie Mueller by Playbill Staff

The Waitress star gives us a behind-the-scenes look at her appearance on Stephen Colbert’s Late Show!

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:30AM
Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Exclusive: Broadway Vets Team Up for New Version of Joni Mitchell Favorite by Playbill Staff

Jason Robert Brown created the new arrangement of the Joni Mitchell classic “Blue.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM
Sunday, May 8, 2016

Exclusive: Watch the Final Performance That Earned This Disaster! Star a Tony Nomination by Playbill Staff

A Broadway first! Playbill was front and center for the last performance of Disaster! Watch Jennifer Simard steal the show one last time.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33PM
Friday, May 6, 2016

Wicked Reunion! Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel Revisit “For Good” in New Music Video by Playbill Staff

The original stars of Wicked reunite for a new, stripped-down take on the show’s touching final duet as part of the “Out of Oz” series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:15PM

On Your Feet! Cast Creates Heart-Warming Mother’s Day Video for Gloria Estefan by Playbill Staff

Cast members from the Broadway musical reworked “If I Never Got Tell You” as a special musical Mother’s Day gift.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:10PM

Kelli O’Hara Will Headline Autism Benefit Concert at the Gershwin by Playbill Staff

The King and I Tony winner will host the Arts For Autism benefit concert in June.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:29AM
Thursday, May 5, 2016

Shuffle Along and The Humans Win NY Drama Critics Circle Awards by Playbill Staff

The Stephen Karam play and the starry George C. Wolfe musical earn laurels.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:33PM
Tuesday, May 3, 2016

2016 Tony Award Nominees React! by Playbill Staff

Laura Benanti, Sara Bareilles, Megan Hilty and more are among the first nominees to share their reactions to being nominated for Broadway’s biggest honor.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:39AM

2016 Tony Nominations Are Being Revealed by Playbill Staff

See which shows will vie with Hamilton for Broadway's top awards.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:36AM
Monday, May 2, 2016

Drama Desk Restores “Outstanding Book” Category After Protest by Playbill Staff

But only three nominees, including just one Broadway show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:07PM

Tony Yazbeck, Melissa Errico, Judy Kuhn, Karen Mason Board Broadway On the High Seas by Playbill Staff

A host of Broadway talent will set sail on Playbill Travel’s next luxury Caribbean winter getaway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Sunday, May 1, 2016

FUTURITY and Guards at the Taj Earn Top Lucille Lortel Awards by Playbill Staff

The awards celebrate the best of Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:01PM

Critics Review Dear Evan Hansen Starring Ben Platt by Playbill Staff

The new musical by Benj Pasek, Justin Paul and Steven Levenson officially opened Off-Broadway May 1. Here’s what critics are saying.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:10PM

2016 Lucille Lortel Awards Presented Tonight by Playbill Staff

Presented May 1, the 31st Annual Lucille Lortel Awards celebrate the best of Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

15 Breakout Performances of the Broadway Season by Playbill Staff

The 2015-16 Broadway season has come to a close, and the 70th Annual Tony Awards are on the horizon. Before nominations are announced, we look back at this season’s breakout stars.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, April 29, 2016

Dramatists Guild Speaks Out After Drama Desk Fails to Nominate Outstanding Book by Playbill Staff

Why did the Drama Desk Awards eliminate the category?

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:36PM

BroadwayCon Gold Passes Nearly Sold Out by Playbill Staff

The star-packed event returns in 2017 to the Javits Center with a lineup of Broadway’s brightest stars.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:37AM

PS Classics to Release The Theory of Relativity Album by Playbill Staff

It’s the latest show from the songwriters of Broadway’s The Story of My Life.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:59AM
Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Watch Jane Krakowski Sing Ode to Times Square’s Costumed Characters by Playbill Staff

The She Loves Me star appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to pay a tongue-in-cheek tribute to the world’s “unsung heroes.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:45AM
Tuesday, April 26, 2016

Critics Review New Broadway Musical Tuck Everlasting by Playbill Staff

Tony-winning veteran Casey Nicholaw helms the Broadway debut of songwriting team Chris Miller and Nathan Tysen. Reviews are in.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:45PM

Hamilton Wins Easter Bonnet Competition; Runners-Up Announced by Playbill Staff

The 30th annual event brought in over $5 million for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:40PM

Exclusive Music Video: Original Jersey Boys Star Sings “Being Alive” by Playbill Staff

The Sondheim classic is among a collection of favorite showtunes from Michael Longoria’s upcoming album, Brick By Brick.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:17PM
Monday, April 25, 2016

Critics Review Jesse Tyler Ferguson in Fully Committed On Broadway by Playbill Staff

Jesse Tyler Ferguson plays more than 40 characters in the one-man comedy. Here’s what critics are saying.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:16PM
Saturday, April 23, 2016

World Marks 400th Anniversary of William Shakespeare's Passing by Playbill Staff

Watch some of the top Bard performances of recent years.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:32AM
Friday, April 22, 2016

J.K. Rowling Reveals First Look at Harry Potter and the Cursed Child by Playbill Staff

The best-selling author gives fans a sneak peek at the new stage show currently in rehearsals for its London premiere.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:59PM

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