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Tuesday, July 28, 2020

The Handmaid's Tale and Porgy and Bess Star O-T Fagbenle on New Series Maxxx on Hulu by Playbill Staff

Fagbenle, who created and stars in the six-episode series, talks about his extensive stage career, putting Chris Meloni in a kilt, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:00PM
Monday, July 27, 2020

Watch James Brown III Talk About Broadway Bares: Zoom In, Fitness, and More in Motivation Monday by Playbill Staff

The Harry Potter and the Cursed Child star joined Built for the Stage's Joe Rosko for the weekly exercise series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:24PM
Friday, July 24, 2020

Billy Porter and the Human Rights Campaign Join Forces for 2020 Election PSA by Playbill Staff

The Tony and Emmy winner sings "For What It's Worth" over footage of protests against racial injustice and oppression.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:29AM

From Sally to Glinda: Celebrating Tony Award Winner Kristin Chenoweth by Playbill Staff

The stage and screen star celebrates her birthday July 24.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, July 23, 2020

Check Out Noah Galvin in Disney Channel's The Owl House by Playbill Staff

This is the Dear Evan Hansen star's first time voicing a Disney character.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM

Wolf Hall and The Lehman Trilogy Star Ben Miles Joins Stream Stealers to Talk About New Series The Capture by Playbill Staff

Currently streaming on Peacock, the British thriller stars Miles opposite Holliday Grainger and Callum Turner.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:31AM
Monday, July 20, 2020

Games of Thrones' Harry Lloyd Discusses Peacock's Brave New World on Stream Stealers July 21 by Playbill Staff

Seen on stage in The Little Dog Laughed and The Duchess of Malfi, Lloyd plays Bernard Marx on the new streaming adaptation of the classic Aldous Huxley dystopian novel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:05PM
Sunday, July 19, 2020

Broadway Sings for Joe Kennedy III Concert Postponed by Playbill Staff

The virtual fundraiser was scheduled for July 21.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:13AM
Friday, July 17, 2020

Broadway's Patti Murin and Colin Donnell Welcome First Child by Playbill Staff

The couple's daughter, Cecily Philips, was born July 14.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:14PM

How RWS Entertainment Group Plans to Safely Reopen Its NYC Studios by Playbill Staff

The company breaks down its health and safety protocols for the 56,000-square foot rehearsal studio in Long Island City.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:48AM

GLOW and Hamlet Star Gayle Rankin on Why She's Never Happier Than When She's in Misery on HBO Max's Perry Mason by Playbill Staff

The theatre alum can currently be seen on the new reimagining of the classic character, starring Matthew Rhys.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:51AM

GLOW and Hamlet Star Gayle Rankin on Why She's Never Happier Than When She's in Misery on HBO's Perry Mason by Playbill Staff

The theatre alum can currently be seen on the new reimagining of the classic character, starring Matthew Rhys.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:51AM
Wednesday, July 15, 2020

Ruthie Fierberg Launches Debut Podcast Why We Theater on the Broadway Podcast Network by Playbill Staff

An intersection of theatre and social justice, the podcast premieres with guest Jocelyn Bioh tied to her School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:07PM
Tuesday, July 14, 2020

How to Create Your Best Self-Tape Audition by Playbill Staff

From backdrops to lighting, you can make your performance shine even while auditioning from home.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

The 2020 Obie Awards, Celebrating the Best of Off-Broadway, Stream July 14 by Playbill Staff

Cole Escola hosts the virtual event, featuring Shaina Taub, Michael R. Jackson, Cynthia Erivo, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Monday, July 13, 2020

Read Reviews for Docu-Play The Line, About New York's First Responders During COVID-19 by Playbill Staff

The new play, conceived by Jessica Blank and Erik Jensen and presented by The Public, is available for free on YouTube.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:56AM

Watch a Sneak Peek of Tony Winner Laura Benanti in This Week's Match Game by Playbill Staff

The panel game show, hosted by Alec Baldwin, airs on ABC July 19 featuring Benanti, Sherri Shepherd, James Van Der Beek, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:00AM
Friday, July 10, 2020

14 Movie Adaptations of Broadway Musicals to Stream Free Right Now by Playbill Staff

Depending on your streaming service subscriptions, you could be mere moments from watching everything from Cabaret to Hairspray.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:56PM
Thursday, July 9, 2020

11 Biographical Dance Documentaries to Stream by Playbill Staff

Looking to deepen your terpsichorean knowledge? Start with these looks at exemplars of the medium, from Broadway razzle dazzle to modern dance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:00AM
Wednesday, July 8, 2020

Tony Winner Dan Fogler on Why Wendy Wasserstein Was Responsible for Bringing Spelling Bee to Broadway by Playbill Staff

The Spelling Bee and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them star joined Playbill's Stream Stealers to talk about his film and TV career and new graphic novel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:27AM
Tuesday, July 7, 2020

Announcing Playbill’s Search for a Star Contest by Playbill Staff

Think you’re the next musical theatre star? Send us your audition.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:22PM

Orphan Black Emmy Winner Tatiana Maslany Joins Stream Stealers to Talk About Her Righteous New Role on HBO Max's Perry Mason by Playbill Staff

The Network and Mary Page Marlowe alum can currently be seen as Sister Alice on the neo noir reboot of the beloved character, starring Matthew Rhys.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:25AM

Orphan Black Emmy Winner Tatiana Maslany Joined Stream Stealers to Talk About Her Righteous New Role on HBO Max's Perry Mason by Playbill Staff

The Network and Mary Page Marlowe alum can currently be seen as Sister Alice on the neo noir reboot of the beloved character, starring Matthew Rhys.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:25AM
Monday, July 6, 2020

A Look Back at Tony Nominee Nick Cordero on the Stage by Playbill Staff

The beloved actor, known for his work in A Bronx Tale, Waitress, and more, passed away July 5.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:17AM
Sunday, July 5, 2020

Nick Cordero Passes Away at Age 41 by Playbill Staff

The actor, who fought a long battle with the coronavirus, was Tony-nominated for creating the role of Cheech in Bullets Over Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:21PM
Friday, July 3, 2020

So You Finally Watched Hamilton... Now What? by Playbill Staff

Here are videos, speeches, and other Hamilmoments from the last five years to explore!

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:00PM
Thursday, July 2, 2020

Read Critics' Original Reviews for Hamilton on Broadway by Playbill Staff

The Broadway transfer of the Lin-Manuel Miranda musical opened August 6, 2015, at the Richard Rodgers Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:23PM
Wednesday, July 1, 2020

Tony Nominee Nick Cordero Continues to Battle COVID-19 by Playbill Staff

The Broadway star is still fighting hard 90 days into his hospital stay, with support from his wife Amanda Kloots.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24PM

8 Subscription Boxes to Improve Your Look, Lifestyle, and More by Playbill Staff

Get a great bang for you buck when you sign up for any of these kits.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:16AM

Your Watch Party Guide to Hamilton on Disney+ by Playbill Staff

The Tony- and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical arrives on Disney+ July 3; here's how to ensure your watch party will blow us all away.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM
Friday, June 26, 2020

Condola Rashad Talks About Billions, Broadway, and Why Now Is the Time to Reveal Her Musical Side by Playbill Staff

The four-time Tony Award nominee joined Playbill's Stream Stealers on the heels of her fourth single's release.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:11AM