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Thursday, October 7, 2021

Celebrate Over 35 Years of Jellicle Cats on Broadway by Playbill Staff

The original production opened at the Winter Garden October 7, 1982.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:23PM
Wednesday, October 6, 2021

Look Back at Andrew Lippa’s Big Fish on Broadway by Playbill Staff

The musical adaptation of Daniel Wallace’s novel and John August's film opened at the Neil Simon Theatre October 6, 2013.

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Tuesday, October 5, 2021

From Aida to The Color Purple: Celebrating Heather Headley on the Stage by Playbill Staff

The Tony winner celebrates her birthday October 5.

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Thursday, September 23, 2021

Take a First Look at A Commercial Jingle for Regina Comet Off-Broadway by Playbill Staff

Alex Wyse and Ben Fankhauser’s musical, in which they star alongside Bryonha Marie Parham, is set to open September 27.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:29PM
Friday, September 17, 2021

Check Out Photos From the Curtain Up! Outdoor Theatre Festival in Times Square by Playbill Staff

The celebration of Broadway’s return kicked off September 17 and is scheduled to continue through September 19.

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Thursday, September 16, 2021

Video Auditions Roundup: Principal Roles for Beetlejuice on Broadway, Morning Sun Off-Broadway, More by Playbill Staff

Find your next job with self-tape audition opportunities for shows across the country.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:49PM
Wednesday, September 15, 2021

See Manhattan Theatre Club Celebrate the First Performance of Lackawanna Blues on Broadway by Playbill Staff

The production of Ruben Santiago-Hudson’s solo show began performances at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre September 14.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:19PM

Check Out Photos of Chicago’s Broadway Return at the Ambassador Theatre by Playbill Staff

The long-running, Tony-winning revival reopened September 14.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:46AM
Monday, September 6, 2021

Trans March on Broadway, Organized by Sis, Steps Off September 6 by Playbill Staff

The event is in direct response to remarks by U.K. theatre producer Cameron Mackintosh.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, September 2, 2021

Take a Look Inside Rehearsal for Chicken & Biscuits on Broadway by Playbill Staff

Douglas Lyons’ play is set to begin performances at the Circle in the Square Theatre September 23.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:07PM

From In the Heights to Carousel: Take a Look at Joshua Henry on the Stage by Playbill Staff

The Tony-nominated actor celebrates his birthday September 2.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Monday, August 30, 2021

See Chicago’s Bianca Marroquín and Ana Villafañe Celebrate Broadway’s Return at Empire State Building by Playbill Staff

The lighting ceremony was hosted at the NYC landmark August 30 as part of This Is Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:21PM

Cameron Mackintosh Responds to Backlash Following Comment Many Called Transphobic by Playbill Staff

The U.K. theatrical producer issued a statement on Twitter.

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Wednesday, August 25, 2021

Video Auditions Roundup: Some Like It Hot and Waitress on Broadway, Golden Shield Off-Broadway, More Seeking Performers by Playbill Staff

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SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM
Friday, August 20, 2021

Check Out Photos of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cinderella in London by Playbill Staff

The new adaptation of the classic fairytale, starring Carrie Hope Fletcher, opened at the West End’s Gillian Lynne Theatre August 18.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM
Thursday, August 19, 2021

A Turtle on a Fence Post, Inspired by Battle With Andrew Cuomo, Will Play Off-Broadway by Playbill Staff

Hank Morris spent over two years in a state correctional facility for his involvement in a pension fraud scandal.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01PM
Monday, August 16, 2021

Go Inside the Theatre Community Screening of Respect With Jennifer Hudson, Kristin Chenoweth, More by Playbill Staff

The private screening of the Aretha Franklin biopic was hosted at the SVA Theatre August 11.

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Wednesday, August 11, 2021

Celebrate Tony, Oscar, and Emmy Award Winner Viola Davis on Stage by Playbill Staff

The stage and screen actor celebrates her birthday August 11.

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Tuesday, August 10, 2021

Video Auditions Roundup: Funny Girl and The Lion King on Broadway, Six on Tour, More Seeking Performers by Playbill Staff

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SOURCE: Playbill at 10:09AM
Friday, August 6, 2021

Beth Leavel, Telly Leung, L Morgan Lee, More Head to The O'Neill for Cabaret & Performance Conference by Playbill Staff

The series of outdoor performances concludes The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's 2021 summer season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07PM

Celebrate Hamilton Tony Winner Leslie Odom, Jr. With a Look Back at His Career Highlights by Playbill Staff

The stage and screen actor celebrates his birthday August 6.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Tuesday, August 3, 2021

Go Inside Bryant Park’s Broadway-Bound Initiative With Betsy Wolfe, Lauren Patten, Ali Stroker, and More by Playbill Staff

The park welcomed the students of BroadwayEvolved, a musical theatre training program co-founded by Betsy Wolfe, to perform on its stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:38PM
Sunday, July 25, 2021

Take a Look Back at 46 Years of A Chorus Line on Broadway by Playbill Staff

The original Broadway production of the Tony- and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical began performances at the Sam S. Shubert Theatre July 25, 1975.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Monday, July 19, 2021

Take a Look Inside Rehearsals for The Phantom of the Opera in the West End by Playbill Staff

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hit musical is scheduled to resume performances at Her Majesty’s Theatre July 27.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:09AM
Thursday, July 15, 2021

Celebrate Laura Benanti's Birthday With a Look Back at Her Stage Career by Playbill Staff

The Tony Award winner celebrates her birthday July 15.

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Playbill's Search For a Star Contest is Back! by Playbill Staff

Send us your audition for a chance to win a prize package including a one-on-one work session with Jerry Mitchell and more.

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Monday, July 12, 2021

From Show Boat to The Sound of Music—32 Playbills of the Works of Oscar Hammerstein II by Playbill Staff

The renowned lyricist and librettist was born July 12, 1895.

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Saturday, July 10, 2021

A Look Back at the Many Jennas of Broadway's Waitress, From Jessie Mueller to Sara Bareilles by Playbill Staff

Ahead of the musical's return to Broadway, look back at the actors who have opened up the diner.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:00AM
Tuesday, July 6, 2021

Video Auditions Roundup: Broadway's Dear Evan Hansen and Come From Away, Moulin Rouge! Tour, More Seeking Performers by Playbill Staff

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SOURCE: Playbill at 09:24AM
Saturday, July 3, 2021

From 1776 to Hello, Dolly!: Celebrating Betty Buckley’s Greatest Stage Moments by Playbill Staff

In honor of the Tony Award-winner's birthday, look back at her career highlights spanning more than 40 years.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, July 1, 2021

Go Inside Stars in the House's $1 Million In-Person Live Show Celebration by Playbill Staff

The event, featuring Chita Rivera, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Kristin Chenoweth, and more, commemorated raising $1 million for the Actors Fund.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:34PM