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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

How Shucked’s Songwriters Wrote the Crowd Pleasing “Independently Owned” by Diep Tran

Composers Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally admit that it used to be a song about breasts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:43PM

Public Theater Responds to Outcry Over Cancellation of Under the Radar Festival by Diep Tran

Artistic director Oskar Eustis does maintain that the festival is on "hiatus."

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:07PM
Monday, June 5, 2023

Ruthie Ann Miles’ Long Journey Back to Broadway by Diep Tran

After a stint in Los Angeles, the Tony winner is back with two shows: Sweeney Todd, which has earned her another Tony nomination, and The Light in the Piazza at New York City Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM
Friday, June 2, 2023

Public Theater to Put Under the Radar Festival of Experimental Theatre on 'Extended Hiatus' by Diep Tran

This new development is part of a disturbing trend, with producers of new work and experimental theatre shutting their doors.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:36PM
Thursday, June 1, 2023

Jessica Stone Had a Successful Acting Career. Then She Left It Behind to Become a Director by Diep Tran

And now she’s a 2023 Tony nominee for directing Kimberly Akimbo.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:12PM
Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Why Marchánt Davis Was Hesitant to Star in Good Night, Oscar Opposite Sean Hayes by Diep Tran

He wanted to make sure his character didn’t fall into familiar racial tropes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:48PM
Monday, May 29, 2023

This Year’s Tony Awards Have a Notable Number of Asian Nominees by Diep Tran

For Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, learn about the nine Tony nominees of Asian descent.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Tuesday, May 23, 2023

The Orchestrators of & Juliet Were Invited to 'Mess With' Max Martin's Pop Songs. They Took the Challenge by Diep Tran

Tony-nominated orchestrators Dominic Fallacaro and Bill Sherman combined the synthesizers of pop music with a Broadway pit orchestra.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:48PM

How Does the Cast of Broadway's Kimberly Akimbo Ice Skate Onstage? by Diep Tran

They may be wearing real ice skates, but there's no ice onstage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:42PM
Friday, May 19, 2023

Disney's The Little Mermaid Live-Action Film Soundtrack Released May 19 by Diep Tran

The album debuts four new songs written by Alan Menken and Lin-Manuel Miranda, along with new takes on Menken and Howard Ashman's original classics.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Why Rewrite Shakespeare Into Modern English? Why Not, Says Playwright Hansol Jung by Diep Tran

Jung’s modern version of Romeo and Juliet is currently running Off-Broadway with the National Asian American Theatre Company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:18PM
Friday, May 12, 2023

Helen Park Celebrates Her Tony Nomination by Singing a KPOP Megamix by Diep Tran

Check out the video from the Tony-nominated composer's performance at the Museum of Broadway, celebrating the release of the KPOP Broadway cast album.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:48PM
Thursday, May 11, 2023

Hear 'Satisfied' From Hamilton Sung in German by Diep Tran

The German production of the hit show will release a 16-track album May 12.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:32PM

“All Is Not Lost”: Jordan E. Cooper Reflects on His 2 Tony Nominations by Diep Tran

His play Ain’t No Mo’ closed early on Broadway, but now it’s one of the most-nominated plays of the season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:06PM
Monday, May 8, 2023

Downstate and Leopoldstadt Named Winners of 2023 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards by Diep Tran

The New York Drama Critics Circle Awards is decided by theatre critics at 20 NYC publications.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:36PM
Thursday, May 4, 2023

Raised in War-Torn Sri Lanka, Hiran Abeysekera Has Had a Wild Journey to Life of Pi on Broadway by Diep Tran

Before he was an Olivier Award-winning actor, Abeysekera had planned to be a doctor.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM
Thursday, April 27, 2023

How Spirited Away the Play Uses Puppets to Bring Hayao Miyazaki’s Classic Film to Life by Diep Tran

John Caird gives us a peek behind the stage magic that is used to create a bathhouse for the spirits on stage (spoilers, obviously).

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Tuesday, April 25, 2023

On the Red Carpet: See Matt Damon, Molly Ringwald, Steven Spielberg, and More at the Opening Night of Good Night, Oscar by Diep Tran

The celebrities were out for the opening night of the new bio-play starring Sean Hayes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:18PM

Watch: The Cast of Oliver! at New York City Center Perform Songs From the Show by Diep Tran

Led by Benjamin Pajak as Oliver, the cast performed "Consider Yourself" and "Where Is Love?"

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:32PM
Friday, April 21, 2023

On the Red Carpet: The Cast of The Thanksgiving Play Admits Doing the Play Is ‘Scary’ by Diep Tran

Plus, see photos from opening night, including celebrity guests Bowen Yang, Donna Murphy, and Tony Goldwyn.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:42PM
Monday, April 17, 2023

On the Red Carpet: The Time the Phantom Set Fell on Sarah Brightman by Diep Tran

Plus, past and present cast members share their favorite memories from Phantom of the Opera, and what prop they would steal.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM
Friday, April 14, 2023

On the Red Carpet: The Camelot Cast On If They’re Team Arthur or Team Lancelot by Diep Tran

Plus, why it’s important to tell this story now, and the bromance between Taylor Trensch and Jordan Donica.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24PM
Tuesday, April 11, 2023

Why Arian Moayed Almost Said No to Starring in A Doll’s House on Broadway by Diep Tran

Plus, the actor lets us know what to expect on season four of Succession.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:48PM
Monday, April 10, 2023

Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman's Rogers: The Musical Gets Premiere Date by Diep Tran

The new Avengers-inspired musical will play at Disney's California Adventure theme park this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM
Thursday, March 16, 2023

How #MeToo Has Inspired Today’s Young Playwrights by Diep Tran

The Off-Broadway plays How to Defend Yourself and The Best We Could examine the community fallout after instances of sexual assault and harassment.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12PM
Tuesday, March 14, 2023

Disney's The Little Mermaid Live-Action Film Announces Soundtrack Release by Diep Tran

It will feature the classic songs from Alan Menken and Howard Ashman, and new lyrics from Lin-Manuel Miranda.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:08PM
Friday, March 3, 2023

Jessica Chastain and Amy Herzog Bring a Female Perspective to A Doll's House by Diep Tran

The new revival will be the first time a woman has adapted Ibsen's protofeminist play for Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48PM
Thursday, February 23, 2023

Video: Jagged Little Pill Tour Cast Member Jade McLeod Performs "You Oughta Know" by Diep Tran

They currently play Jo and for the tour, the character is non-binary.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:30AM
Wednesday, February 22, 2023

This Puppet Is Shaped Like a Child, And He’ll Break Your Heart by Diep Tran

In Wolf Play at the Off-Broadway MCC Theater, the most important character is a puppet made of wood and cardboard.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:35PM
Saturday, February 11, 2023

Mariah Carey Makes Surprise Appearance at Broadway's Some Like It Hot by Diep Tran

“Have an incredible rest of your lives!"

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:04PM

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Nov 17, 2024: Elf - Marquis Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre