Thursday, September 26, 2024

How Dramaturgs Resurrected Lynn Riggs’ Sump'n Like Wings, the Forgotten Sister to Oklahoma! | Playbill by Margaret Hall

After almost 100 years, the play is finally premiering in New York, at Off-Broadway's Mint Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:50PM
Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Watch: Sarin Monae West Performs 'Woman of Woe' From Upcoming Battle Rap Medea | Playbill by Logan Culwell-Block, Molly Higgins

Get a first look at the show in the video above, featuring Sarin Monae West leading the entire company in "Woman of Woe" while rehearsing the piece at Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:44PM
Monday, July 22, 2024

Karen Ziemba, Stephanie Pope, Bianca Marroquín, More Celebrate The Rink July 22 by Andrew Gans

The concert at 54 Below also pays tribute to the late, original Rink star, Chita Rivera.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM

Grace Aki's To Free a Mockingbird Plays 1-Night-Only Benefit Performance at SoHo Playhouse July 22 by Molly Higgins

The performance is raising funds for the solo play's run at Edinburgh Festival Fringe in August.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM
Sunday, July 21, 2024

Broadway Says Goodbye to The Who's Tommy July 21 by Logan Culwell-Block, Meg Masseron

Ali Louis Bourzgui, Alison Luff, and Adam Jacobs lead the reimagined revival of the 1993 musical and 1969 album.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM

Roundabout Theatre Company's Home Completes Broadway Run July 21 by Logan Culwell-Block, Margaret Hall

Tony winner Kenny Leon directs the revival of the Samm-Art Williams play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM
Saturday, July 20, 2024

Mykal Kilgore Takes Over Playbill's Instagram July 20 by Logan Culwell-Block

The stage favorite will take us behind the scenes of Classical Theatre of Harlem's A Midsummer Night's Dream.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM

World Premiere of The Story Goes On: The Songs of Maltby and Shire Begins July 20 by Andrew Gans

Richard Maltby, Jr. directs the production at New Hampshire's Weathervane.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM
Friday, July 19, 2024

Klea Blackhurst Will Lead Opera North's Into the Woods by Andrew Gans

Evan Pappas will direct the Tony-nominated Stephen Sondheim-James Lapine musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM

Amber Gray, Amber Iman Will Star in The Oyster Radio Hour on Little Island by Logan Culwell-Block

The live three-act radio show celebrates the resilience of oysters.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:36PM

Inside a Senior Guys and Dolls, Where the Cast Is Over 60 and Cue Cards Are A-OK by Logan Culwell-Block

At Lenox Hill Neighborhood House, retirees are showing that if you want to perform, there's always a second act.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

See Who's Starring in U.K. Premiere of Becoming Nancy Musical, Directed by Jerry Mitchell by Andrew Gans

The coming-of-age musical features a score by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM

Linda Purl Will Star in Florida Mame Concerts by Andrew Gans

Jean Tait will direct the concerts of the Jerry Herman musical with musical direction by Joey Chancey.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM

American Ballet Theatre’s Corps de Ballet Is the Backbone of Every Production by Sam Aaronson

The company moves in unison while maintaining their individuality.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Maria Friedman Will Play Café Carlyle by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

The Tony-nominated director of Merrily We Roll Along will return to the Manhattan nightspot this fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Video: Watch Rhea Norwood Belt Out 'Maybe This Time' in London Cabaret Revival by Andrew Gans

The hit West End revival at the Kit Kat Club also recently welcomed Layton Williams, Sally Ann Triplett, and Fenton Gray to the cast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Stage Manager Christopher Kee Anaya-Gorman Says Networking Is Key to Success by Andrew Gans

Anaya-Gorman shares his journey from computer engineering student to Broadway stage manager.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Quiz: How Well Do You Know Broadway Songs About Summer? by Andrew Gans, Vi Dang

Test your knowledge of these "steamy" Broadway lyrics.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

JoAnn M. Hunter to Direct and Choreograph Broadway-Aimed Yasuke: The Black Samurai by Molly Higgins

The work tells the story of Yasuke, an African man who travels to 16th century Feudal Japan after being uprooted from Mozambique.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:24AM

See Who's Starring in The Mountaintop at Alliance Theatre by Molly Higgins

Tinashe Kajese-Bolden will direct Katori Hall's play at the Atlanta theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:24AM

Photos: See Mamie Parris, Selma Nilla, Max Clayton, More in Rehearsal for Fowl Play by Logan Culwell-Block

The show follows two queer best friends who are tasked with writing an apology musical for a homophobic fried chicken restaurant chain.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:24AM

Prior to Broadway Return, Idina Menzel Launches Take Me or Leave Me North American Tour July 19 by Andrew Gans

The multi-city concert tour plays Seattle, New York, Chicago, Toronto, Los Angeles, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM

Adam Heller, Jill Abramovitz, Samantha Massell, More Star in Muny Fiddler on the Roof Beginning July 19 by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Rob Ruggiero directs the classic musical by Joseph Stein, Jerry Bock, and Sheldon Harnick.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM

Todrick Hall-Led London Revival of Shrek the Musical Begins Performances July 19 by Margaret Hall

The musical is based on the Academy Award-winnning DreamWorks animated franchise Shrek and was first performed on Broadway in 2008.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM

Immersive The Lord of the Rings Musical Begins US Premiere July 19 by Margaret Hall

The production features an ensemble cast and large-scale puppets.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM

Beth Leavel Hosts 2024 Fire Island Dance Festival Beginning July 19 by Molly Higgins

The weekend of dance and celebration benefits Dancers Responding to AIDS.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM
Thursday, July 18, 2024

Broadway Cares Executive Director Tom Viola Is Retiring by Logan Culwell-Block

Danny Whitman, currently the organization's director of development, will be Viola's successor.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:32PM

Crime and Punishment, World Premieres by Abraham and Bond, More in American Ballet Theatre's Fall 2024 Season by Natan Zamansky

The company will give three weeks of performances this fall at the David H. Koch Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM

Rob Madge, Frances Ruffelle, and Tim Murray Will Perform on Playbill's FringeShip by Logan Culwell-Block, Margaret Hall

The floating hotel is bringing theatre lovers to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in Scotland in August.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:06PM

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 15, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
TBA: Titanic