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See the Tony winner sing "This Could Be the Start of Something New" and the title song from the musical's Broadway cast album, due August 15 from Atlantic Records.

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Sunday, July 27, 2025

Pirates! The Penzance Musical Ends Its Broadway Voyage July 27

by Logan Culwell-Block, Margaret Hall

Tony winner Rupert Holmes adapted W.S. Gilbert's original libretto, shifting the action to the legendary port city of New Orleans.

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Friday, July 25, 2025

The Outsiders Finds Stars for Its National Tour

by Logan Culwell-Block, Margaret Hall

Nolan White will lead the company as Ponyboy Curtis when the Best Musical Tony winner launches a North American tour this fall.

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Thursday, July 24, 2025

Trevor Wayne Will Be The Outsiders' Next Ponyboy

by Logan Culwell-Block, Margaret Hall

The Best Musical winner looked to its original ensemble when picking a new star to succeed Brody Grant this fall.

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Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Get a 1st-Ever Video Look at Stranger Things: The First Shadow on Broadway

by Logan Culwell-Block, Margaret Hall

A newly released trailer is the best look yet at the Netflix series' stage prequel.

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Monday, July 21, 2025

John Proctor is the Villain Gets 3rd, Final Broadway Extension

by Logan Culwell-Block, Margaret Hall

The cult hit Kimberly Belflower play will now continue its Broadway debut at the Booth Theatre through September.

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Friday, July 18, 2025

Photos: Noah Schnapp Revisits Stranger Things: The First Shadow on Broadway

by Logan Culwell-Block, Margaret Hall

Schnapp visited the Marquis Theatre ahead of the release of the fifth and final season of the Netflix series that inspired the play.

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Photos: Chiara Aurelia Is the New Star of Broadway's John Proctor is the Villain

by Logan Culwell-Block, Margaret Hall

Recently of Off-Broadway's Dilaria, Aurelia succeeded Sadie Sink in the Kimberly Belflower play July 15.

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The Reviews Are Out for The Weir at Irish Repertory Theatre

by Logan Culwell-Block, Margaret Hall

Dan Butler leads the cast Off-Broadway.

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Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Stereophonic Extends West End Run

by Logan Culwell-Block, Margaret Hall

The David Adjmi play made history last year by earning 13 Tony Award nominations, the most of any play, ever.

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Chiara Aurelia Takes the Stage at Broadway's John Proctor is the Villain Beginning July 15

by Logan Culwell-Block, Margaret Hall

Recently of Off-Broadway's Dilaria, Aurelia succeeds Sadie Sink in the Kimberly Belflower play.

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Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Rocky Horror 50th Anniversary Tour, With Original Stars, Will Perform in NYC

by Logan Culwell-Block, Margaret Hall

The original screen Brad, Magenta, and Columbia are bringing their traveling celebration of the cult classic movie musical to Town Hall.

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Brody Grant Sets Final Bow in Broadway's The Outsiders

by Logan Culwell-Block, Margaret Hall

Grant was Tony-nominated for his performance as Ponyboy Curtis.

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Thursday, July 3, 2025

Audible Will Release Complete Dead Outlaw Recording This Month

by Logan Culwell-Block, Margaret Hall

The David Yazbek-Erik Della Penna-Itamar Moses musical was originally scheduled to release in the fall on the audio platform.

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Wednesday, July 2, 2025

The Picture of Dorian Gray Recoups Its Investment in Final Week on Broadway

by Logan Culwell-Block, Margaret Hall

Starring 2025 Tony winner Sarah Snook, the play saw the highest grosses of its entire run last week.

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Monday, June 23, 2025

Watch: Ride the Cyclone Performs at West End Live Ahead of U.K. Premiere

by Logan Culwell-Block, Margaret Hall

The cult favorite musical is headed to London's Southwark Playhouse Elephant later this fall.

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Watch: Glee Star Kevin McHale Brings Sondheim's The Frogs to West End Live 2025

by Logan Culwell-Block, Margaret Hall

Georgie Rankcom directs the Aristophanes-inspired musical at Southwark Playhouse.

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Thursday, June 12, 2025

Chiara Aurelia Will Join Broadway's John Proctor is the Villain

by Logan Culwell-Block, Margaret Hall

Original star Sadie Sink is departing the Tony-nominated play in July.

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Thursday, June 5, 2025

Off-Broadway's A Streetcar Named Desire-Inspired Kowalski Will Transfer to Broadway This Fall

by Logan Culwell-Block, Margaret Hall

The play unfolds over one night as Tennessee Williams and a young Marlon Brando find their creative rhythm.

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Tuesday, May 13, 2025

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.

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Friday, May 2, 2025

Best Musical Tony Nominee Dead Outlaw Surprise Drops 1st Part of Broadway Cast Album

by Logan Culwell-Block, Margaret Hall

The full recording, which captures the entire musical including dialogue, will release this fall as an Audible Original.

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Saturday, April 26, 2025

Read the Reviews for Just In Time On Broadway, Starring Jonathan Groff

by Logan Culwell-Block, Margaret Hall

The Bobby Darin musical plays Circle in the Square, with Alex Timbers at the helm.

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Friday, April 25, 2025

Photos: Pirates! The Penzance Musical Opens at Broadway's Todd Haimes Theatre

by Logan Culwell-Block, Margaret Hall

The Roundabout Theatre Company production officially opened April 24.

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Thursday, April 24, 2025

Photos: Lea Michele, Daniel Radcliffe, Michael R. Jackson, More Cheer On Jonathan Groff at Opening Celebration for Just in Time

by Logan Culwell-Block, Margaret Hall

The Bobby Darin biomusical will officially open April 26 at Broadway's Circle in the Square Theatre.

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Friday, April 4, 2025

The Reviews Are In for Good Night, And Good Luck On Broadway

by Logan Culwell-Block, Margaret Hall

George Clooney co-writes and stars in the stage adaptation of the 2005 film, opening April 3 at the Winter Garden.

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Friday, March 28, 2025

See Who's Joining Glee Star Kevin McHale in Sondheim's The Frogs in London

by Logan Culwell-Block, Margaret Hall

Georgie Rankcom will direct the Aristophanes-inspired musical.

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Monday, March 24, 2025

Read the Reviews for Othello On Broadway, Starring Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal

by Logan Culwell-Block, Margaret Hall

Directed by Kenny Leon, the revival opened March 23 at the Barrymore Theatre.

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Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Just in Time Cancels 1st 2 Broadway Previews

by Logan Culwell-Block, Margaret Hall

The Bobby Darin musical will now begin March 31 at Circle in the Square, with Jonathan Groff starring.

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Thursday, February 6, 2025

How to Get $39 Tickets to Operation Mincemeat on Broadway

by Logan Culwell-Block, Margaret Hall

The Olivier-winning musical has revealed a digital lottery and in-person rush for its upcoming Broadway bow.

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Sunday, July 21, 2024

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.

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Thursday, July 18, 2024

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.

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Photos: Dylan Mulvaney Preps Her Edinburgh Festival Fringe Debut

by Logan Culwell-Block, Margaret Hall

The social media star will dive into the labels that have been thrust upon her throughout her highly publicized transition, her relationship with God, and more.

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Wednesday, June 5, 2024

Reviews: See What Critics Think of Broadway's Home

by Logan Culwell-Block, Margaret Hall

The Kenny Leon-directed revival opened June 5 at the Todd Haimes Theatre via Roundabout Theatre Company.

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Photos: Ali Ewoldt, Melissa Errico, More Celebrate Irish Rep at 2024 Gala

by Logan Culwell-Block, Margaret Hall

The event featured performances from musicals the Off-Broadway company has produced in its 35-year history.

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Wednesday, May 8, 2024

White Rose Off-Broadway Cast Album Releases May 8

by Logan Culwell-Block, Margaret Hall

Will Nunziata directs the new musical based on a true story of student activists in Nazi Germany.

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Monday, May 6, 2024

Abe Koogler's Staff Meal Extends Run at Playwrights Horizons

by Logan Culwell-Block, Margaret Hall

The Off-Broadway premiere opened April 28.

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Surprises, Take-Aways, and Trends: Playbill Breaks Down the 2024 Tony Award Nominations

by Logan Culwell-Block, Margaret Hall

From history-making years for female directors, plays, and more, we're analyzing this year's nominations for Broadway's top honors.

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Friday, April 19, 2024

Get a 1st Look at Broadway's The Great Gatsby Musical

by Logan Culwell-Block, Margaret Hall

Jeremy Jordan and Eva Noblezada lead the cast of the book-to-stage adaptation.

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

An Enemy of the People Extends Broadway Run

by Logan Culwell-Block, Margaret Hall

Succession star Jeremy Strong leads the cast of the revival at the Circle in the Square Theatre.

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Friday, March 8, 2024

Broadway's a Circus: Get a 1st Look at the High-Flying Water for Elephants

by Logan Culwell-Block, Margaret Hall

Based on Sara Gruen's acclaimed novel, the new stage musical opens March 21 at the Imperial Theatre.

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

Off-Broadway's White Rose Records Cast Album

by Logan Culwell-Block, Margaret Hall

Will Nunziata directs the new musical based on a true story of student activists in Nazi Germany.

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Friday, December 1, 2023

Reviews: What Are Critics Saying About Spain Off-Broadway?

by Logan Culwell-Block, Margaret Hall

Tyne Rafaeli directs the new Jen Silverman play about the art of propaganda.

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

Get a 1st Look at SuperYou in London's West End

by Logan Culwell-Block, Margaret Hall

Lourds Lane's musical follows a comic book artist who finds self-love through her superheroine characters.

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

West End's The Little Big Things Will Release Cast Album

by Logan Culwell-Block, Margaret Hall

Based on the best-selling memoir by Henry Fraser, the musical features a score by Nick Butcher.

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Friday, October 13, 2023

Shucked Sets Final Broadway Performance in 2024

by Logan Culwell-Block, Margaret Hall

The corn-y comedy has a North American tour and a West End premiere in its future.

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Watch: See 'St. James Infirmary' From Rehearsal Room for Upcoming Louis Armstrong Biomusical A Wonderful World

by Logan Culwell-Block, Margaret Hall

Ta’Rea Campbell, Brennyn Lark, Jennie Harney-Fleming, and Khalifa White sing the number in the James Monroe Iglehart-led musical.

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Reviews: What Are Critics Saying About Infinite Life Off-Broadway?

by Logan Culwell-Block, Margaret Hall

Set in Northern California, the new play from Pulitzer winner Annie Baker centers on five women holding a philosophical conversation as they grapple with suffering and desire.

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Friday, July 28, 2023