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Sunday, June 8, 2025

Kara Young Weeps With Joy For the 'Anointed Ancestral Power' Behind Her Back-to-Back Tony Wins by Margaret Hall

Young is the 1st Black actor to ever win Back-to-Back Tony Awards.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32PM

Eureka Day Wins 2025 Tony for Best Revival of a Play by Margaret Hall

The win is a first for playwright Jonathan Spector, who made his Broadway debut with the production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32PM

Hue Park and Will Aronson Thank the Fans of Maybe Happy Ending, HwaBoon for Their Tony Success by Margaret Hall

Park and Aronson are double Tony winners tonight, for Best Original Score and Best Book of a Musical for their labor of love, Maybe Happy Ending.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:31PM

Francis Jue Wins 2025 Tony for Featured Actor in a Play by Margaret Hall

Jue won for his performance in Yellow Face.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:12PM

Jak Malone Wins 2025 Tony for Featured Actor in a Musical by Margaret Hall

Malone won for his performance in Operation Mincemeat.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:12PM

How The Costumes Were 'Over-Engineered to the Extreme' in The Picture of Dorian Gray by Margaret Hall

Tony winner Marg Horwell reflects on the rigging that made Tony winner Sarah Snook's countless quick changes possible eight times a week.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:12PM

Why Francis Jue Wore Alvin Ing's Suit From Opening Night of Pacific Overtures in 1976 by Margaret Hall

The newly minted Tony winner pays tribute to his artistic ancestors, and the importance of continuing to invest in diverse stories and storytellers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:12PM

A Trip to Cuba Led Justin Peck and Patricia Delgado to a 2025 Tony Award Win by Margaret Hall

Cuba's current dance scene for inspired their work in Buena Vista Social Club.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:04PM

How 2025 Tony Winner Jonathan Deans Juggles 27 Separate Sound Mixes Every Night by Margaret Hall

In the press room for the Tony Awards, Deans explained how Buena Vista Social Club is breaking new ground in the sound design field.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:06PM

Hue Park and Will Aronson Win 2025 Tony for Best Book of a Musical by Margaret Hall

The duo wins for their work on Maybe Happy Ending.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:46PM
Friday, June 6, 2025

Get a 1st Look at World Premiere of Beau the Musical, Beginning Previews Off-Broadway June 6 by Margaret Hall

Written by Douglas Lyons and Ethan D. Pakchar, the show comes to NYC via Out of the Box Theatrics.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM

See Jonathan Groff Bare It All for Beyoncé at Cowboy Carter Tour by Margaret Hall

Groff paid a visit to The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, where he revealed the chap-forward ensemble he wore to the music icon's concert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:12PM

York Theatre Will Present Industry Reading of Ashwa in June by Margaret Hall

The new musical is by Micki Grant Artist-in-Resident Dahlak Brathwaite and Mikey Rosenbaum.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

York Theatre Will Present Industry Reading of Ashwa by Margaret Hall

The new musical is by Micki Grant Artist-in-Resident Dahlak Brathwaite and Mikey Rosenbaum.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM

Watch Florencia Cuenca Sing 'Daydream' From Real Women Have Curves Broadway Album, Releasing June 6 by Margaret Hall

The musical will perform at the 78th annual Tony Awards June 8.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:59AM
Thursday, June 5, 2025

See Tony Nominee Julia Knitel Perform Dead Outlaw's 'Millicent's Song' on The View by Margaret Hall

The song, which takes place during Elmer McCurdy's eventful afterlife, also features Andrew Durand.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:36PM

See Glee's Kevin McHale and More Leap for Joy in London Revival of Sondheim's The Frogs by Margaret Hall

Georgie Rankcom directs the Aristophanes-inspired musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:11PM

Andrew Durand Sings 'I Killed A Man in Maine' in New Dead Outlaw Single by Margaret Hall

The David Yazbek, Erik Della Penna, Itamar Moses show is a 2025 Tony nominee for Best Musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

John Proctor is the Villain Extends Broadway Run Through Summer by Margaret Hall

Danya Taymor directs the new 2025 Best Play Tony nominee by Kimberly Belflower, a reexamination of The Crucible.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM

William Dudley, 7-Time Olivier-Winning Theatre Designer, Has Died at 78 by Margaret Hall

Mr. Dudley was one of the most prolific designers in the English theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM
Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Nazareth Hassan's Bowl EP Extends Again Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

The production features an in-the-round design allowing audiences to get up close to the live skateboarding.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:24PM

Video: Julia Knitel Performs 'A Stranger' From Dead Outlaw in the Playbill Studio by Margaret Hall

Knitel has received a Tony nomination for her heartbreaking performance, free of vocal acrobatics.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:18PM

Féile Bród / Pride Fest 2025 Lineup Revealed by Margaret Hall

The event, which showcases the work of LGBTQIA+ Irish and Irish American artists, is the annual Pride celebration produced by Irish Repertory Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:48AM

Wicked: For Good Reveals New Glimpse of Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo by Margaret Hall

The second installment of the film version of Broadway's long-running, fan-favorite musical is set for release in theatres this November.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:48AM

Step Into the Studio with West End Cast of Stereophonic by Margaret Hall

The David Adjmi play made history last year by earning 13 Tony Award nominations, the most of any play, ever.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM

Read the Reviews for Lunar Eclipse at Second Stage Theater by Margaret Hall

The production is the New York premiere of Pulitzer-winning playwright Donald Margulies’ newest work.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM
Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Fans Launch Campaign to Get BOOP! The Musical a Tony Awards Performance Slot by Margaret Hall

The campaign has been met with approval from director Jerry Mitchell and star Jasmine Amy Rogers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:10PM

Jordan Harrison's Marjorie Prime Will Make Broadway Debut During Second Stage Theater Season by Margaret Hall

The 47th season on Broadway and Off-Broadway will also feature works by Talene Monahon, Aya Ogawa, Gina Gionfriddo, and Adam Bock.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM

Get a 1st Look at Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey, More in Wicked: For Good by Margaret Hall

Universal has released a new teaser for the upcoming conclusion of the two-part Broadway screen adaptation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:48AM

On June 3, 1975: Chicago Opened on Broadway by Margaret Hall

The Kander and Ebb musical turns 50. The original Broadway run won no Tony Awards but it's since made history.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

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