Vladimir Review by New York Theater

“Vladimir” is the second play in New York this year set in Russia decades ago at the beginning of the reign of Vladimir Putin. Opening tonight Off-Broadway, Erika Sheffer’s new play is…

Fall Preview: Director Rupert Goold Thinks Tammy Faye Could Give the Broadway Canon Its Next Great Diva by Hayley Levitt

A director’s job is to coax humanity from a character, but Rupert Goold’s special knack is making characters of humans—rich ones who touch something universal with their biographical s…

Les Misérables Completes Casting for North American Tour's Third Year by Darryn King

The North American tour of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Les Misérables has its cast for its third successive year on the road. The tour was relaunched in October 2022 at t…

Aaron Hernandez’s timeline of tragedy: From CT high school football star to convicted killer by Dom Amore

A timeline of Aaron Hernandez's rise from Bristol to college football star to Super Bowl champion with the New England Patriots to his heinous crimes and eventual death.

Playbill Celebrates Broadway's July Birthdays by Dylan Parent

From one of our great Patriots to a Topdog, it's the beginning of a new year for Broadway's brightest born in July.

AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE's Jeremy Strong Wins Tony Award for Best Performance By An Actor In A Leading Role In A Play

Strong beat out fellow nominees Michael Stuhlbarg for Patriots, William Jackson Harper for Uncle Vanya, Leslie Odom, Jr. for Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patc…

Tony Predictions 2024 by Wendy Caster

It's Tony time again. Was this an exciting year on Broadway? Yes! Was it a disappointing year on Broadway? Yes! Same as it ever was. And here we go: (A complete list of nominees is provide…

Video: Michael Stuhlbarg Talks Returning to Broadway in PATRIOTS

Tony-nominated actor Michael Stuhlbarg joined Good Morning America on Thursday to discuss returning to Broadway in the play Patriots, after almost 20 years away. 'It's a good comeback, inde…

Michael Stuhlbarg Boards AFTER THE HUNT With Julia Roberts

Michael Stuhlbarg, who has been nominated for a Tony Award for her performance in Peter Morgan's Patriots, has been cast in After the Hunt, the new film from director Luca Guadagnino. He w…

Outer Critics Circle Award Winners in Photos by Sandi Durell

The Ceremony presenting the 2024 Winners with their awards occurred at the NY Public Library at Lincoln Center on May 23rd. All photos were taken by ace photographer Barry Gordin. OCC Winner…

Patriots | 2024 Tony Award Nominee by The Tony Awards

In 1991, after the fall of the Soviet Union, the new Russia belongs to its oligarchs—and no one is more powerful than billionaire Boris Berezovsky. When an eventual successor to President …

Photos: PATRIOTS On Broadway Welcomes Tony-Winner Bryan Cranston for A Backstage Visit

Peter Morgan's work is back on Broadway this season with Patriots, led by Tony nominee Michael Stuhlbarg and directed by Rupert Goold. The show recently welcomed a special guest, two-time T…

Photos: See Stella Baker Get Ready Backstage in Broadway's Patriots by Diep Tran

The new play from The Crown's Peter Morgan follows the rise of Vladimir Putin.

5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Patriots’’ Michael Stuhlbarg by Ruthie Fierberg

The Emmy-nominated actor from “Dopesick” and “The Looming Tower” talks his return to Broadway and why “Patriots” was the right play for his homecoming.

Michael Stuhlbarg and Will Keen on Playing Berezovsky and Putin in Patriots by Talaura Harms

In the new Broadway play by The Crown's Peter Morgan, their job is not to judge, but to empathize.

Outstanding Debut Performers Cole Escola, Rachel McAdams, Maleah Joi Moon and More Honored with 2024 Theatre World Awards by Darryn King

The Theatre World Awards' board of directors has announced the 2024 honorees for the Theatre World Award, recognizing an Outstanding Debut Performance in a Broadway or Off-Broadway Productio…

Will Keen On Playing Vladimir Putin On Broadway in ‘Patriots’ by Harry Haun

Keen says that Russia's invasion of Ukraine turned 'Patriots' — a play about the Russian oligarch Boris Berezovsky and the rise of Putin — into a show that's in "constant conversation"…

2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards Announced by Lauren Yarger

  Jenn Colella, center, Carrie-Chapman-Catt and the Suffs Company. Photo: Joan Marcus The Cast of Stereophonic. Photo: Julieta Cervantes Outer Critics Circle Awards 2024 Winners noted …

Outer Critics Circle Award Winners 2024 by Sandi Durell

Winners noted in bold Outstanding New Broadway Play Jaja’s African Hair Braiding Mother Play: A Play in Five Evictions Patriots Stereophonic The Shark Is Broken Outstanding New Broadway Mu…

Today on Broadway: Friday, May 10, 2024 by Matt Tamanini

Tonys, Drama Desks Announce Lifetime Achievement Award Winners; ‘Patriots’ Being Adapted for Film “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theat…

The Crown Creator Peter Morgan Planning Netflix Film Adaptation of Political Thriller Patriots by Hayley Levitt

According to a Deadline report, Peter Morgan's next project for Netflix is likely to be a film adaptation of his political drama Patriots, now running at Broadway's Ethel Barrymore Theatr…

THE OUTSIDERS, ILLINOISE & More to Host Performances Benefitting The Entertainment Community Fund

The Outsiders, Patriots, Illinoise, An Enemy of the People and The Who’s Tommy will all host performances with blocks of tickets dedicated to supporting The Entertainment Community Fund. L…

Film Adaptation of Peter Morgan's PATRIOTS is in the Works

A film adaptation of Peter Morgan's play, Patriots is in the works. Morgan will take a break from his work on The Crown to focus on the film. 

Peter Morgan's Patriots To Receive Film Adaptation by Margaret Hall

The work, currently playing Broadway's Barrymore Theatre, recounts the story of Vladimir Putin's rise to power after the fall of the Soviet Union.

Uncle Vanya ****, Patriots **** by Barry Gordin

By: David Sheward May 5, 2024: Lila Neugebauer’s laugh-filled, all-star revival of Anton Chekhov’s classic Uncle Vanya, at Lincoln Center’s cavernous Vivian Beaumont Theater, remove…

Video: Alex Hurt Talks Finding His Footing on Broadway in PATRIOTS

This week, talk about an acting dynasty of a family... Alex Hurt is here! He is one of the stars of Patriots now playing at the Barrymore Theatre. His father, Academy Award-winning legend, W…

PATRIOTS on Broadway Opening Night by BroadwayWorld

Peter Morgan's work is back on Broadway this season with Patriots, led by Tony nominee Michael Stuhlbarg and directed by Rupert Goold. The show just celebrated its opening last week and Bro…

Interview: Will Keen Takes On Vladimir Putin in Patriots

Patriots by Elyse Trevers

Fans of “The Crown” written by Peter Morgan may flock to see “Patriots,” his new Broadway play but they will discover a very different historical drama. However, the trip is worth it…

Rupert Goold on Directing Broadway’s Patriots, a Play That Started as History but Crept Into the Present by Hayley Levitt

“One person’s patriotism is another person’s treason.” Point anywhere on the globe and you’ll find that exact tension stirring up headline-making controversy. It’s also how dire…

Director Rupert Goold on the Timeliness of PATRIOTS by Broadway.com

Broadway.com Managing Editor Beth Stevens chats with PATRIOTS and TAMMY FAYE director Rupert Goold.