Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Martyna Majok, David Lindsay-Abaire Premieres Join Upcoming Manhattan Theatre Club Season by Logan Culwell-Block

Kenny Leon will direct Lindsay-Abaire's The Balusters on Broadway, about drama within a neighborhood association.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:48PM

'People Have to Buy Tickets': Maybe Happy Ending Director Michael Arden on Fostering Original Musicals on Broadway by Diep Tran

The Tony-winning director on why he's keeping Parade at the Kennedy Center, and his voice cameo in Maybe Happy Ending.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:48PM

West End Rufus Wainwright Musical Opening Night Getting New York Concert, Live London Cast Album by Logan Culwell-Block

Sara Bareilles, Laura Benanti, Darren Criss, Patti LuPone, Elizabeth Teeter, and Wainwright himself will perform the musical at Town Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:48PM

Read the Reviews for The Last Bimbo of the Apocalypse by Diep Tran

The new musical from Michael Breslin and Patrick Foley is running Off-Broadway at the Signature Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:42PM

Tammy Faye's Katie Brayben Part of Ensemble Cast of Old Vic Girl From the North Country by Andrew Gans

Conor McPherson and Bob Dylan's musical made its world premiere at the London venue in 2017.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:05PM

You Can Pre-Order Your 2025 Tony Awards Playbill Now by Logan Culwell-Block

Order now to have it in hand for the big night June 8.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:59PM

Emmy Nominee Julio Torres to Make Off-Broadway Debut in Color Theories by Margaret Hall

The piece allows Torres to blend stand-up, design, and dream logic into a whimsical exploration of color, emotion, and identity that is equal parts comedy, theatre, and art piece.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:38PM

New Play Festival, Stage Left, Reveals 1st Annual Lineup by Margaret Hall

Produced by Working Theater and the Broadway Advocacy Coalition, the festival pairs new plays with an advocacy coalitions working at the frontlines of social change.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:20PM

See Who's Starring in World Premiere of Jake Brasch's The Reservoir at the Geffen by Margaret Hall

When Josh's grandparents decide to fix his life with unsolicited advice, relentlessly judging, and dragging him to Jazzercise class at the JCC, illuminating chaos ensues.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM

Matt Doyle, Jeanna de Waal, Senzel Ahmady, More Will Bring The Great Gatsby to South Korea by Andrew Gans

The hit Broadway musical will play the GS Arts Center in the Gangnam District of Seoul this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM

Original Cast of Jason Robert Brown's The Connector Will Perform 1-Night-Only Benefit Reunion Concert by Logan Culwell-Block

Scott Bakula, Hannah Cruz, Ben Levi Ross, and more will revisit the Off-Broadway musical to support the Committee to Protect Journalists.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM

Broadway's MJ Welcomes New Little Michael May 14 by Andrew Gans

The hit musical continues at the Neil Simon Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM

Wicked Is Coming Back to Movie Theatres—With a 1st Look at Wicked: For Good by Logan Culwell-Block

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM

Video: Watch Lin-Manuel Miranda's Ham4Ham With Jinkx Monsoon, Darren Criss, Helen J Shen, Buena Vista Social Club by Andrew Gans

The "show before the show" series returned to the steps of Broadway's Richard Rodgers Theatre celebrating 2025 Tony nominees.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM

McKenzie Kurtz, Olivia Hardy, and Elizabeth Teeter Are Our Heathers by Logan Culwell-Block, Molly Higgins

The cult hit musical is coming back to the Off-Broadway theatre where it made its New York premiere.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM

Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo Sets European Premiere by Margaret Hall

The production is one of seven announced by London's Young Vic for their 2025-2026 season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM

Norm Lewis and Michael James Scott Will Lead La Cage aux Folles at the Muny by Andrew Gans

Marcia Milgrom Dodge will direct the Tony-winning Jerry Herman musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM

The Final Jeopardy! Category Is... Broadway Premieres by Logan Culwell-Block

It's your time to shine, fellow theatre nerds.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:09AM

West End Transfer of Terence Rattigan's The Deep Blue Sea Opens May 14 by Andrew Gans

Lindsay Posner directs the revival at the Theatre Royal Haymarket.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM

Second Stage Theater's Lunar Eclipse Begins Performances May 14 by Margaret Hall

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Jessica Hecht, Francis Jue, Nicholas Barasch, Kimber Elayne Sprawl, More Win Actors’ Equity Foundation Performance Awards by Andrew Gans

The 2025 awards will be presented in June at a ceremony at Green Fig in New York City.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:42PM

Helen Park, Shaina Taub, Jeanine Tesori, More Cancel Talks at Library of Congress Conference on Women in Musical Theatre by Logan Culwell-Block

Though no reason has been given for the sudden scheduling change, it is the latest in a list of cancellations in the wake of President Trump firing Librarian of Congress Dr. Carla Hayden.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:12PM

To Daniel Dae Kim and Francis Jue, Yellow Face Broadway Success Is a Sign of How Far Asian Americans Have Come by Diep Tran

The play by David Henry Hwang, nominated for three Tony Awards, will be available to stream on PBS beginning May 16.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:12PM

Watch: Jonathan Groff Finally Reveals What Keeps His Mouth So... Moist by Logan Culwell-Block, Margaret Hall

Currently starring as Bobby Darin in Broadway's Just in Time, the Tony winner has become famous (infamous?) for diction that sends his saliva flying.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:36PM

Broadway Grosses Analysis: Death Becomes Her Gets Most Noticeable Post-Tony Noms Bump by Logan Culwell-Block

The Best Musical nominee saw increases in excess of $200,000 at the box office last week.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:36PM

T Bone Burnett Will Pen Original Music for Broadway's Jean Smart-Led Call Me Izzy by Logan Culwell-Block

The Oscar, Golden Globe, and Grammy winner's résumé includes work on Cold Mountain, The Hunger Games, Walk the Line, and Crazy Heart.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:36PM

Laura Bell Bundy, Marissa Jaret Winokur, Kerry Butler Will Host Chita Rivera Awards by Andrew Gans

Stephen Schwartz will present the Lifetime Achievement Award to Ben Vereen.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:36PM

These 33 Artists Made Their Broadway Debuts This Season. And Then Got a Tony Nomination by Margaret Hall

From George Clooney to the team behind Maybe Happy Ending, these Broadway newcomers made a big impression.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:32PM

Meet the 2025 Tony Award Nominees in These Exclusive Portraits by Diep Tran

Playbill had a photo booth at the annual Meet the Nominees event, and we made the most of it.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:26PM

Tina—The Tina Turner Musical Sets Closing Date in the West End by Andrew Gans

The hit musical based on the life of rock icon Tina Turner opened in 2018 at the Aldwych.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:12PM

Ruthie Ann Miles and Damon Daunno to Star in Skin of Our Teeth Musical at the Public Theater by Diep Tran

The Off-Broadway institution's 2025–2026 season will also include new shows by John Leguizamo, Jordan E. Cooper, and Elevator Repair Service.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:12PM

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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