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Thursday, October 30, 2025

This Purple F**ing Pot Will Have Pop-Up Run in a Midtown Office by Meg Masseron

The site-specific office comedy transforms a real Manhattan office into the war room of four brand strategists.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:31PM

Azul Musical Will Receive Work-In-Progress Presentation Starring KO, Katerina McCrimmon, Robi Hager, More by Meg Masseron

The bilingual musical weaves together two distinct realms to question the place of art in a capitalist society.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:31AM

EdTA Is Expanding Its Awards Programs in 2026 by Meg Masseron

The Educational Theatre Association is home to the International Thespians Society, honoring theatre artistry at schools around the world.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

The Bridge is New York City's Newest Original Musical Development Company by Meg Masseron

Dramaturg Molly Marinik has launched the company to support new works midway through development.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:22AM
Thursday, October 23, 2025

Disney Launches Stage Connect, Letting Elementary Schools Perform Their Musicals for Free by Meg Masseron

The program from Disney Musicals in Schools will also offer teachers free training on how to put on a show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48PM

Joy Woods Will Headline Solo Concert at 54 Below by Meg Masseron

The Tony nominee will lead the New Year's Eve cabaret December 31.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48PM

Go Inside the Dramatists Guild Foundation's 2025 Gala by Meg Masseron

This year’s gala celebrated 25 years of the DGF Fellows program, which fosters emerging dramatists through mentorship.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM

Edinburgh Fringe Hit Do You Accept These Charges? to Receive LA Industry Reading by Meg Masseron

Bente Engelstoft will direct Laurie Mager's solo comedy based on a true story.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM

Anne Frank Musical, Slam Frank, Extends Again Off-Broadway by Meg Masseron

The incendiary new work re-imagines Anne Frank's story through an "intersectional, multiethnic, genderqueer, Afro-Latin hip-hop lens."

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM

Mare Winningham, Jordan Barbour, Joe Carroll, More Join Michelle Williams-Led Anna Christie Off-Broadway by Meg Masseron

Thomas Kail is directing the revival of the Eugene O'Neill play at St. Ann's Warehouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM
Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Javier Muñoz, Alison Luff, Raymond J. Lee, More Join New Musical Wonder at American Repertory Theatre by Meg Masseron

Taibi Magar will direct the new musical based on on R.J. Palacio’s bestselling novel of the same title.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM

The Lobbyists Will Reunite for Seawife 10th Anniversary Concert by Meg Masseron

The theatre collective-band will come together after a multi-year hiatus to perform the rock-folk score again.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:31PM
Monday, October 20, 2025

Look Back on the Original Broadway Production of Chess by Meg Masseron

It starred David Carroll, Judy Kuhn, Philip Casnoff and ran for just 68 performances.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

WWI Tribute Concert Featuring Micaela Diamond, Nicholas Christopher, Diego Andres Rodriguez Will Air on PBS This Month by Meg Masseron

Tony Award winner Michael Mayer directed the special Veterans Day concert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Photos: Kecia Lewis Receives Her Sardi's Portrait by Meg Masseron

The Broadway veteran and Tony-winning Hell's Kitchen star will now have a portrait on the famed restaurant wall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Natalie Venetia Belcon, Andrew Durand, Julia Knitel Join 2025 Classic Stage Gala by Meg Masseron

Nathan Lee Graham will host the annual event benefiting Off-Broadway's Classic Stage Company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM
Thursday, October 16, 2025

Masquerade Plans After-Hours Halloween Soirée by Meg Masseron

The immersive Phantom of the Opera exerpience Off-Broadway is inviting you to attend "Le Bal Macabre."

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:48PM

Pearl Cleage and David Greenspan Named 2025 Recipients of Legacy Playwrights Awards by Meg Masseron

The honors recognize established American playwrights in hopes of inspired renewed attention to their body of work.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:48PM

Jennifer Blackmer's Predictor Will Play AMT Theater This Winter by Meg Masseron

Alex Keegan will direct the play about the woman who invented the at-home pregnancy test.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36AM

Under the Radar 2026 Festival Will Present Over 30 Productions, Including Elevator Repair Services' Ulysses by Meg Masseron

The experimental theatre festival celebrated its 20th anniversary this year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM

Ty Fanning Will Join Mint Theater's Crooked Cross Off-Broadway by Meg Masseron

Fanning will replace Samuel Adams in the role of Moritz.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM
Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Recipients Revealed for the Entertainment Community Fund's 2025 Alex Dubé Scholarship by Meg Masseron

The five selected dancers will receive $10,000 each to support their education.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:31PM
Monday, October 13, 2025

Carolee Carmello, Christine Ebersole, Paulo Szot, More to Perform at Dramatists Guild Foundation 2025 Gala by Meg Masseron

This year’s gala will celebrate 25 years of the DGF Fellows program, which fosters emerging dramatists through mentorship.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12PM

The 24 Hour Plays to Host 1st Holiday Gala by Meg Masseron

Proceeds from the event support The 24 Hour Plays' non-profit activities throughout the year, including education programming with students from middle school to college.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM
Thursday, October 9, 2025

Caroline Bowman, Major Attaway to Lead Industry Reading of New Musical The Parts I Keep Inside by Meg Masseron

The musical will feature music and by Jeffrey Schmelkin and a book, lyrics, and additional music by Andrea J. Love.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

Works From Iraisa Ann Reilly, Kristen Adele Calhoun, More Revealed for Lucille Lortel Theatre's Fall Programming by Meg Masseron

The Off-Broadway theatre will stage a world premiere, a fourth round of commissions of new plays, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:59AM

Zoë Kim's Did You Eat? (밥 먹었니?) Extends Off-Broadway by Meg Masseron

The autobiographical journey explores love’s many forms–how it’s learned, given, and reflected inward.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

Jane Fonda in V's Dear Everything, Hamlet From London's National, More Revealed for BAM in 2026 by Meg Masseron

Hamlet's premiere will mark the first of a multi-year partnership between the National Theatre and BAM.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:48AM

Full Cast Revealed for The Substance: The Parody Musical by Meg Masseron

The spoof of the 2024 body horror film will come to NYC just in time for Halloween.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:48AM
Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Wayne Brady Will Lead Industry Presentation of Alfred Uhry's Without Walls by Meg Masseron

The three-character drama explores the dynamic between a theatre teacher and his two favorite students at a NYC private school.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM

This Year's NextGen Spotlight Raised Record $22,333 for Broadway Cares by Meg Masseron

The evening showcasing rising stars in the industry each year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM

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