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Read the latest about Broadway musicals and plays, from show announcements to casting and and reviews.
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Industry News
By Logan Culwell-Block | 03/01/2021The addition will add accessible bathrooms and a rehearsal space to one of Broadway's more intimate theatres. -
Special Features
By Ryan McPhee | 03/01/2021In a Tony Awards first, a play will win the category at the 74th annual ceremony.
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By Marc J. Franklin | 03/01/2021The Carousel and Wicked celebrates her birthday March 1.
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By Playbill Staff | 02/28/2021The Tony-winning actor celebrates her birthday February 28.
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By Playbill Staff | 02/27/2021The Academy Award-winning movie star and icon was born February 27, 1932.
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Broadway News
By Dan Meyer | 02/26/2021Steve H. Broadnax III will direct the play by Keenan Scott II.
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By Playbill Staff | 02/25/2021The Stephen Sondheim musical opened at the Shubert Theatre February 25, 1973.
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Broadway News
By Logan Culwell-Block | 02/24/2021The release includes traditional four-inch figures and keychains of characters from the Pulitzer- and Tony-winning musical.
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Broadway Community Project
By Ryan McPhee | 02/23/2021Learn about music directing and conducting from the Dear Evan Hansen and Wicked veteran.
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Education News
By Logan Culwell-Block | 02/22/2021Arts Action Sessions will pair filmed scenes with guided discussions and creative exercises to explore the real-world implications of the Tony-nominated works.
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Special Features
By Marc J. Franklin | 02/22/2021In the same year theatres shutdown, his profile skyrocketed. After nearly a decade on Broadway, the stage manager is not just working in theatre—he’s shaping it for the better.
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By Playbill Staff | 02/22/2021The Tony Award winner celebrates her birthday February 22.
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By Playbill Staff | 02/21/2021The On Your Feet! and The Nance star celebrates her birthday February 21.
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By Playbill Staff | 02/20/2021The Beautiful and Waitress star celebrates her birthday February 20.
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Broadway News
By Dan Meyer | 02/18/2021The virtual event is part of the production's new audience development initiative, "Black Inspiration."
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By Playbill Staff | 02/14/2021The original Broadway production opened at the Majestic Theatre February 14, 1972.
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By Playbill Staff | 02/12/2021Test your Broadway knowledge.
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Broadway News
By Ryan McPhee | 02/10/2021The late-night favorite and Matthew López will collaborate on the book, reimagining Sugar, played by Marilyn Monroe in the MGM film, as Black.
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By Playbill Staff |From Funny Girl to Parade, revisit these beloved shows that have yet to return to the Main Stem.
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Broadway News
By Andrew Gans | 02/08/2021The production, known for its climactic blizzard, was also Tony-nominated for Best Special Theatrical Event.
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By Playbill Staff | 02/05/2021The Glee and Hedwig star celebrates his birthday February 5.
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By Playbill Staff | 01/30/2021In honor of the late director/producer's birthday January 30, we take a look back at some of the iconic shows he helped to create.
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Tony Awards
By Ryan McPhee | 01/29/2021Nominations were announced in October; the annual event, typically held in June, was postponed due to the pandemic.
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By Marc J. Franklin | 01/29/2021The Tony-winning star, known for her distinguished stage and film career, died January 28.
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Archival Photos
By Playbill Staff | 01/29/2021The original Broadway production opened January 29, 1966, at the Palace Theatre.
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Theatre Alternatives
By Ryan McPhee | 01/28/2021The streaming event is part of Lincoln Center Theater's Spotlight Series.
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Broadway News
By Dan Meyer | 01/28/2021Fans and stars from around the world will record themselves singing “From Now On.”
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Industry News
By Dan Meyer | 01/27/2021Producers of Girl From the North Country and other shows will contribute funds to cover therapy.
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By Playbill Staff | 01/26/2021The history-making musical celebrates its 33rd anniversary on Broadway January 26.
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By Playbill Staff | 01/22/2021The original Broadway production opened at the Martin Beck Theatre January 22, 1953.
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Production Photos
By Playbill Staff | 01/18/2021The original production opened on Broadway at the Ford Center for the Performing Arts January 18, 1998.
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By Playbill Staff | 01/16/2021The Tony, Pulitzer, Grammy, and Emmy winner and Hamilton creator celebrates his birthday January 16.
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Special Features
By Dan Meyer, Ryan McPhee, Marc J. Franklin | 01/14/2021Playwrights, composers, lyricists, and librettists have joined a letter campaign advocating for the creation of a Department of the Arts and substantial COVID-19 relief for artists.
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Awards
By Dan Meyer | 01/14/2021The honors celebrate casting directors in theatre, film, and television.
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By Playbill Staff | 01/13/2021The film and screen star was born January 13, 1925.
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By Playbill Staff | 01/12/2021Get to know the plays behind shows like Hello, Dolly!, 110 in the Shade, Kiss Me Kate, Oklahoma!, and more.
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Film & TV News
By Dan Meyer | 01/12/2021The pair’s take on George Orwell’s dystopian novel debuted on Broadway in 2017.
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Broadway News
By Andrew Gans | 01/11/2021Ruben Santiago-Hudson will direct the Manhattan Theatre Club production; the company has also tapped Joshua Harmon for an Off-Broadway world premiere.
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By Playbill Staff | 01/11/2021The Tony nominee celebrates his birthday January 11.
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Broadway News
By Andrew Gans | 01/10/2021The infectious disease expert's prediction depends on the rollout of the vaccine and venues ensuring proper ventilation.
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By Playbill Staff | 01/10/2021The musical celebrates its anniversary January 10.
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Broadway News
By Andrew Gans | 01/07/2021The Tony-nominated musical, based on the Tina Fey comedy, played its final performance in March 2020.
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Archival Photos
By Playbill Staff | 01/05/2021The original production, starring Stephanie Mills, opened January 5, 1975 at the Majestic Theatre.
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Production Photos
By Playbill Staff | 01/04/2021The musical presentation, a benefit for The Actor’s Fund, premiered January 1.
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Photo Features
By Playbill Staff | 12/31/2020The two-time Tony Award winner celebrates her birthday December 31.
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Special Features
By Playbill Staff | 12/31/2020An extended intermission. An overdue reckoning. A lot of gridded stages.
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Broadway News
By Dan Meyer | 12/30/2020Hannah Corneau, Robbie Fairchild, and Jacqueline B. Arnold are among the stars expanding their creativity beyond the stage in the COVID-era.
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By Marc J. Franklin | 12/30/2020The original production of the classic musical opened at the New Century Theatre December 30, 1948.
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By Playbill Staff | 12/28/2020The Tony and Oscar winner was born December 28.
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By Marc J. Franklin | 12/27/2020Oscar Hammerstein II and Jerome Kern’s musical adaptation of the Edna Ferber novel opened at the Ziegfeld Theatre December 27, 1927.
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