All stories by Dylan Parent on BroadwayStars

Monday, April 28, 2025

PLAYBILLDER Spotlight: High School Students Take on a Play About a Serial Killer in The Drowning Girls by Dylan Parent

These Texas high schoolers aren't afraid of intense subject matters.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM
Monday, April 21, 2025

PLAYBILLDER Spotlight: This Couple Had Their Wedding at Tanglewood, Complete With Playbills by Dylan Parent

A Boston couple incorporated their love of theatre into their wedding.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM
Monday, April 14, 2025

Video: How Lesli Margherita Successfully Got Audra McDonald to Break Character in Gypsy by Dylan Parent

The Olivier Award winner, who wouldn't be happy being normal, has wanted to play Tessie Tura her entire life.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:12PM

PLAYBILLDER Spotlight: For Something Rotten, Students Began Tap Lessons a Month Before Rehearsals by Dylan Parent

These Kansas City students are becoming their fullest selves through theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM
Monday, April 7, 2025

PLAYBILLDER Spotlight: Students From Over 30 Countries Are Represented in This Production of Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr. by Dylan Parent

Elementary students in North Carolina are thriving in this after school program.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM
Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Playbill Celebrates Broadway's April Birthdays by Dylan Parent

From Shakespeare's Devil to an upcoming Modern Major-General, Playbill lights up the marquee for Broadway's brightest born in April.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:12PM
Monday, March 31, 2025

PLAYBILLDER Spotlight: James and the Giant Peach Teaches High Schoolers How to Share Their Gifts by Dylan Parent

Students in Roswell, Georgia, are exploring other worlds through the performing arts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:48AM
Monday, March 24, 2025

PLAYBILLDER Spotlight: In 12 Angry Jurors, These High Schoolers Never Left the Stage by Dylan Parent

More than 50 New Hampshire students put together the play based on 12 Angry Men.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:27PM
Monday, March 17, 2025

PLAYBILLDER Spotlight: This Student Production of an Aphra Behn Play Ends With a Dance Party by Dylan Parent

Virginia high schoolers are taking ownership of a 300-year-old play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:12PM
Monday, March 10, 2025

PLAYBILLDER Spotlight: Women and War Is Connecting High Schoolers to Their Community's History by Dylan Parent

This Missouri youth production was led by a student director.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:03AM
Wednesday, March 5, 2025

To Bob Odenkirk, Glengarry Glen Ross Is a Comedy (At Least He's Planning on Playing It That Way) by Dylan Parent

The Better Call Saul star takes the Broadway stage for the first time in the David Mamet play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM
Monday, March 3, 2025

PLAYBILLDER Spotlight: Middle Schoolers Find Themselves in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by Dylan Parent

Students in Beaverton, Oregon, wanted a "popular" show, and they got it.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM

Playbill Celebrates Broadway's March Birthdays by Dylan Parent

From a real-life couple to iconic composers, Playbill gives a standing ovation to Broadway's brightest born in March.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM
Monday, February 24, 2025

PLAYBILLDER Spotlight: How High Schoolers Are Embracing the Heart and Humor of Matilda by Dylan Parent

Students in Frisco, Texas, are learning discipline and perseverance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:48AM
Tuesday, February 18, 2025

PLAYBILLDER Spotlight: This Rock of Ages: Youth Edition Boasts a Cast of 60 by Dylan Parent

Middle schoolers master communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity through the performing arts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM
Monday, February 10, 2025
Monday, February 3, 2025

PLAYBILLDER Spotlight: This Production of The Comedy of Errors is Almost Entirely Student-Designed by Dylan Parent

Oregon high schoolers feel "part of something bigger than themselves" by taking part in the performing arts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM
Monday, January 27, 2025

PLAYBILLDER Spotlight: How Performing Alice By Heart Helped Students Heal from Grief by Dylan Parent

A performing arts academy in Monterrey, Mexico, presented the most complex show they've ever translated from English to Spanish.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM
Monday, January 13, 2025

PLAYBILLDER Spotlight: Students Tackle Darker Themes in the Fantastical Play Elsewhere by Dylan Parent

In the play by Don Zolidis, middle school students get to do a show from their point of view.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:12PM
Monday, January 6, 2025

PLAYBILLDER Spotlight: In The Neverland Project, Students Get to Create Something Truly Original by Dylan Parent

Kansas high schoolers work on an original play inspired by Peter Pan.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36AM
Wednesday, January 1, 2025

Playbill Celebrates Broadway's January Birthdays by Dylan Parent

Happy birthday to Broadway's brightest born in the first month of the year—from a triplet of Emcees to the original Phantom of the opera.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM
Monday, December 30, 2024

PLAYBILLDER Spotlight: For Freaky Friday, These Students Made Their Own Stuffed Frogs by Dylan Parent

Pella High School's award-winning arts program switches things up in this musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:24AM
Monday, July 8, 2024

PLAYBILLDER Spotlight: How a Broadway Producer Celebrated His "Nerddom" on His Wedding Day by Dylan Parent

Jeremy Wein and Audrey Le's wedding included a Playbill program and a working R2D2.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:24AM
Monday, July 1, 2024

Playbill Celebrates Broadway's July Birthdays by Dylan Parent

From one of our great Patriots to a Topdog, it's the beginning of a new year for Broadway's brightest born in July.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:12AM
Tuesday, June 18, 2024

The Most Mesmerizing Looks from the 2024 Tony Awards Navy Carpet, Part 2: Insects, Mermaids, and Hair! by Dylan Parent

From bejeweled bugs to creative coifs, these standout details made the outfits.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48PM
Monday, June 17, 2024

Playbill's Favorite Looks From the 2024 Tony Awards Red Carpet, Part One: Bright Colors by Dylan Parent

From Daniel Radcliffe sharp lavender suit to Kara Young as a green goddess, the Tony attendees were not afraid of bold colors.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM
Sunday, June 16, 2024

Kecia Lewis Wins Featured Actress in a Musical at 2024 Tony Awards by Dylan Parent

Winning for her work in Hell's Kitchen, this is Lewis' first Tony nomination and win.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:24PM

Jeremy Strong Wins Leading Actor in a Play at the 2024 Tony Awards by Dylan Parent

The Succession star is leading the current revival of An Enemy of the People.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:18PM
Monday, June 10, 2024

PLAYBILLDER Spotlight: This Rochester High School Provides Affordable Theatre to Its Community by Dylan Parent

School of the Arts is helping students find confidence again post lockdown.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:51AM
Wednesday, June 5, 2024

In Cabaret, Set and Costume Designer Tom Scutt Wanted to Celebrate Queer Individuality by Dylan Parent

The British designer is currently double nominated for his work in the Broadway revival, which allows audiences to sit in the Kit Kat Club.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:32PM
Monday, June 3, 2024

PLAYBILLDER Spotlight: This California High School's Shrek Is Their Biggest, Most Expensive Show Yet by Dylan Parent

At West High Performing Arts, teamwork and self-respect are taught on the stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

All that Chat

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