All stories by Genesis Johnson on BroadwayStars

Saturday, August 31, 2019

Over 100 Theatrical Internships You Can Apply For by Genesis Johnson

From artistic development to publicity, company management to education, find out how you can jumpstart a career in the theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM
Friday, August 23, 2019

Which of Andrew Rannells’ Broadway Characters Are You? by Genesis Johnson

In honor of the Tony Award nominee’s birthday August 23, find out if you are Elder Price or Hedwig.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:00AM
Monday, August 19, 2019

Where Are They Now?: The Cast of Broadway’s 2007 Revival of Grease by Genesis Johnson

You may recognize Laura Osnes and Max Crumm, but which Tony Award winner made her Broadway debut at Rydell High? What Moulin Rouge! star was a Pink Lady?

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:20AM
Sunday, August 18, 2019

20 Broadway Stars to See On the Small Screen in Fall 2019 by Genesis Johnson

From Ben Platt to Ruthie Ann Miles, note the stage favorites and Tony Award winners making their way to TV this fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM
Thursday, August 1, 2019

6 Operas That Were Transformed Into Musicals by Genesis Johnson

What 2017 Tony-nominated revival is based on a 1904 opera? Which musical adaptation earned Anika Noni Rose a 2019 Lucille Lortel Award?

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:23PM
Wednesday, July 31, 2019

What Helps Lexi Rabadi Bring the Unknown Story of a World War II Hero to Life in Hannah Senesh by Genesis Johnson

From the theatre that debuted Yiddish Fiddler on the Roof, comes the true tale of a woman who escaped the Holocaust only to return to war-torn Hungary to save her mother.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:00AM
Wednesday, July 17, 2019

Do You Know These 13 Operas Based on Plays? by Genesis Johnson

From a Tennessee Williams classic to Arthur Miller’s bewitching morality tale, some major works from the theatre canon have gone on to inspire opera composers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36PM
Thursday, July 11, 2019

7 Operas That Played on Broadway by Genesis Johnson

From Bohème to Bernstein, these classic works each saw their names in lights.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:28PM
Wednesday, July 10, 2019

Read Reviews for Rock and Roll Man: The Alan Freed Story at Berkshire Theatre Group by Genesis Johnson

The biomusical continues its run at The Colonial Theatre until July 21.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:28PM
Saturday, May 18, 2019

11 Tony-Winning Shows That Have Never Been in the West End by Genesis Johnson

Not all shows that bring home a Tony trophy make their way to London.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:17PM

12 Tony-Winning Shows That Have Never Been in the West End by Genesis Johnson

Not all shows that bring home a Tony trophy make their way to London.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM
Saturday, May 11, 2019

Where Are They Now?: The Original Broadway Cast of Disney‘s Newsies by Genesis Johnson

Newsies launched the careers of big Broadway names—from Jeremy Jordan to Mike Faist to Kara Lindsay—but where have all the citizen of New York landed?

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM
Saturday, April 27, 2019

Where Are They Now?: The Original Broadway Cast of The Who’s Tommy by Genesis Johnson

The 1993 rock opera marked Broadway debuts for Norm Lewis and Michael Cerveris. Who else ascended to stardom after Tommy?

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM
Friday, April 26, 2019

How the Stella Adler Studio Gives Former Inmates a Second Chance at Life by Genesis Johnson

The Studio’s Outreach Division proves theatre’s power within the criminal justice system.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM
Thursday, April 18, 2019

When Broadway’s Harry Potter and The Ferryman Re-Cast, This Couple Returned to Broadway Together by Genesis Johnson

Broadway’s new Hermione Granger Jenny Jules and new Muldoon Ralph Brown talk about taking over in two blockbuster hits, representation onstage, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:58PM
Monday, April 15, 2019

What to Know About Tim Blake Nelson’s Play Socrates at the Public Theater by Genesis Johnson

The Watchmen and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt star takes a break from the spotlight to pen the story of the Greek philosopher for the Off-Broadway stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM
Tuesday, April 9, 2019

How Hamilton Alum Phillipa Soo Gives Life to Another Strong Female Lead by Genesis Johnson

The original Elizabeth Schuyler takes on a new role with CBS’ The Code.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM
Monday, April 1, 2019

Audra McDonald, Will Swenson, and More Join Playbill Travel’s Upcoming Cruise by Genesis Johnson

Additional Tony winners will join the married duo on the Broadway on the Mediterranean in August 2020.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:21AM
Thursday, March 28, 2019
Wednesday, March 20, 2019

What You Need to Know About Off-Broadway’s A Musical About Star Wars by Genesis Johnson

Creator Tom D’Angora reveals the plot and how fans will have the opportunity to contribute to rewrites—plus exclusive photos.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM
Sunday, March 17, 2019

13 Televisions Show Starring Big Broadway Names by Genesis Johnson

Your go-to guide on the Broadway stars—from Lin-Manuel Miranda to Audra McDonald—to catch on new series and seasons.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM

14 Television Shows Starring Big Broadway Names by Genesis Johnson

Your go-to guide on the Broadway stars—from Lin-Manuel Miranda to Audra McDonald—to catch on new series and seasons.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM
Thursday, March 14, 2019

Where Are They Now?: The Original Broadway Cast of Sweet Smell of Success by Genesis Johnson

Looking back on the musical that earned John Lithgow a Tony Award 17 years after opening night.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:03PM
Thursday, March 7, 2019

Arthur Miller Papers on Display at the Harry Ransom Center by Genesis Johnson

The private archive of the Tony-winning playwright is being made public for the first time in the center's Stories to Tell exhibit.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:27PM

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards