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Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer and Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque to Lead Cyndi Lauper's Working Girl Musical by Diep Tran

The musical will have a world premiere at La Jolla Playhouse in California.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM

Videos: See the Trailers for New Korean Production of Maybe Happy Ending and Film Adaptation by Diep Tran

Following its Best Musical Tony Award win, the musical is returning to Korea with a splash.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48PM

Wicked: For Good Announces Date for Soundtrack Release, New Songs by Diep Tran

The soundtrack for part two of the Wicked films will include two new songs.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:48AM

Times Square Casino Proposal Rejected in Committee by Diep Tran

The plan to build a casino in the same building as The Lion King will not move forward.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:48AM
Tuesday, September 16, 2025

'Understudies Really Can Do the Damn Thing': Marty Lauter and David Merino on Being Cabaret's Final Emcees by Diep Tran

They came in as ensemble members and now, they will close out the Broadway revival in a principal role.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:02PM

Video: J. Quinton Johnson and Kimber Elayne Sprawl Perform 'Helimuhfack' From Zora Neale Hurston's Spunk by Diep Tran

Hurston's 1935 play is getting its first ever production at Yale Repertory Theatre in Connecticut.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM
Monday, September 15, 2025

From Robin Williams to Ian McKellen: Iconic Actors Who Have Starred in Waiting for Godot by Diep Tran

Many well-known actors have taken a stab at Beckett's play where "nothing happens."

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:24AM
Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Facing Lawsuit, Cabaret Producers Say They Are Not Able to Repay Investors by Diep Tran

The Broadway revival recently announced that it has moved up its closing date to September 21.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:32PM

A Beckett Revival, a Queer Retelling of Our Town: 5 Bold Shows You Can See at NYU Skirball This Fall by Diep Tran

For innovative theatre that makes you go woah, head over to the Skirball Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM
Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Their Play Was Cancelled By the University—These College Students Are Putting It On Anyway by Diep Tran

An Oklahoma state law that prohibits equity, diversity, and inclusion has forced the University of Central Oklahoma to start cancelling its productions.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:06PM

See Daniel Craig, Glenn Close, Andrew Scott, More in New Trailer, Images for Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery by Diep Tran

The upcoming film is the third in a series where Craig stars as Southern gay detective Benoit Blanc.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:59PM
Friday, September 5, 2025

5 New Shows to See This Fall on Broadway and Off-Broadway by Diep Tran

From brand-new musicals, to exciting new plays, add these shows to your calendar.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:18AM
Thursday, September 4, 2025

Why Cody Renard Richard Created a Scholarship to Diversify the Backstage of Broadway by Diep Tran

The scholarship is gearing up for its fifth cycle, giving $10,000 to theatre students who want to pursue a career behind-the-scenes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:12PM

Photos: Lin-Manuel Miranda and the Original Cast of Hamilton Reunite for Screening of the Film by Diep Tran

The show's cast finally got to have the movie premiere they didn't get five years ago.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:32PM
Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Rachel Bloom Reveals Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Reunion Concerts by Diep Tran

The concerts will commemorate a decade since the premiere of the musical comedy series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:42PM
Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Star Wars' Kelly Marie Tran and Sagan Chen to Lead Reading of New Play I Know Why Iris Chang Died by Diep Tran

The play by Esmé Maria Ng will run at IRT Theater in New York.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM
Saturday, August 30, 2025

5 Celebrities You Can See on Broadway This Fall by Diep Tran

From Keanu Reeves to Gilded Age lead Carrie Coon, here are five shows featuring some very well-known actors.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Friday, August 29, 2025

Over 700 Artists and Institutions Sign Statement Supporting Artistic Freedom by Diep Tran

Signed by artists such as Heidi Schreck and Kathleen Chalfant, the statement was in response to President Trump's increasing efforts to control the arts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:12PM
Monday, August 25, 2025

Michael Shannon, Paul Sparks, Marylouise Burke to Celebrate Cherry Lane Theatre Reopening With True West Reading by Diep Tran

The Off-Broadway theatre will reopen its doors with a week of one-night only events.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24PM

New York Educators Can Now Show Broadway Archives From the New York City Public Library In Their Classrooms by Diep Tran

The videos from the historic collection could only be viewed at the library—until now.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM

Kennedy Center Fires Dance Programming Team, Including Longtime Director by Diep Tran

Director of Dance Programming Jane Raleigh and two other staff members were abruptly let go.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM
Thursday, August 14, 2025

Broadway Theatres Light Up With Custom Marquees Opposing Times Square Casino by Diep Tran

Caesars Palace Times Square wants to build a casino in the Theatre District, and many in the industry are not pleased.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Sara Bareilles Gave Renée Elise Goldsberry a Song for Her Solo Album by Diep Tran

Who I Really Am is offering a personal look at the Tony winner, and a new version of "Satisfied."

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM
Monday, August 11, 2025

2,400 Artists Sign Letter Decrying Maybe Happy Ending Casting Decision by Diep Tran

The letter was penned by Tony winner B.D. Wong and signed by a number of other Tony winners.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM
Saturday, August 9, 2025

5 Broadway and Off-Broadway Shows to Catch Before They Close by Diep Tran

From a musical revival to exciting new plays, these shows are worth rushing to the theatre for one last look.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48AM
Friday, August 8, 2025

Reviews Are Out for Ava, Starring Downton Abbey's Elizabeth McGovern by Diep Tran

The show, also written by McGovern, runs at New York City Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:48PM

Get a 1st Look at Totoro the Puppet in the West End by Diep Tran

The London production of My Neighbour Totoro has released a first look at the gentle giant.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:48PM
Thursday, August 7, 2025

How to Get Tickets to Free Shakespeare in the Park in New York City by Diep Tran

Wondering how to get Twelfth Night tickets? There are many options.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:12PM
Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Video: Cast of Dave Malloy's Octet at Hudson Valley Shakespeare Perform 'The Forest' by Diep Tran

The a cappella musical about Internet addiction begins performances August 11.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM

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