Monday, May 6, 2024

Jim Parsons May Have 4 Emmy Awards, But This Is His 1st Tony Nomination by Diep Tran

The Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actor is currently starring in Mother Play on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:12PM

Michael Cerveris, Twyla Tharp, Britton & The Sting, More Set for 2024 Little Island Summer Series by Margaret Hall

Running for four months, beginning in June, the small man-made island will host a roster of original work, all commissioned by and developed at Little Island.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:12PM

Eboni Booth's Primary Trust Wins 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Drama by Logan Culwell-Block

Finalists included Moisés Kaufman and Amanda Gronich's Here There Are Blueberries and Shayok Misha Chowdhury's Public Obscenities.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:36PM

Cynthia Erivo, BD Wong, Patina Miller, Ruthie Ann Miles Set for PBS Memorial Day Concert by Andrew Gans

Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise will host the 35th anniversary broadcast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:36PM

Video: See The Great Gatsby Perform on Good Morning America by Margaret Hall

The musical performed a medley of songs on the morning show May 6.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:06PM

After 9 Years on Lempicka, Star Eden Espinosa Has a Tony Nomination to Show For It by Andrew Gans

Playing the title role in the new musical has earned the exciting belter her first Tony nomination.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:06PM

Mary Testa, Eliseo Román, Analise Scarpaci, More Will Star in Reading of New Musical Abril by Andrew Gans

Emily Maltby will direct the new work penned by Gina Naomi Baez and Chris Henry.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:24PM

New Works From Amber Ruffin, Margaret Cho, Grace McLean, More in New York Stage and Film 2024 Season by Logan Culwell-Block

Justin Guarini, Jessica Hecht, Taylor Iman Jones, and Jay Armstrong Johnson are among the roster of Broadway favorites helping to develop new works at the annual summer series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM

Photos: Step Inside the 2023–2024 Broadway Design Celebration by Margaret Hall

Hosted by David Rockwell at the Civilian Hotel, the evening honored theatre designers and their work this season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:48AM

Meet the 2024 Drama League Directors Project Directors by Logan Culwell-Block

In a record-setting year for applications, 19 artists have been chosen for the director training program.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM

Vanderpump Rules' Ariana Madix Sets Return to Broadway's Chicago by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning production continues its record-breaking run at the Ambassador Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM

Andy Mientus, Larry Owens, and Krystina Alabado Cast in Tick, Tick...BOOM! at Cape Playhouse by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Eric Rosen will direct the Jonathan Larson musical at the Massachusetts venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM

Reviews: What Do Critics Think of Twenty-Sided Tavern Off-Broadway? by Margaret Hall

The production blends the worlds of tabletop roleplay games and theatre to create an interactive experience.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

PLAYBILLDER Spotlight: The 'Ensemble Is Everything' In This High School Production of Hairspray by Dylan Parent

Plus, it took two alumni to get this big, blonde, and beautiful Nebraska high school musical on its feet.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

The Oscar Micheaux Project Named Inaugural Winner of Michael Friedman Award for New Composition by Andrew Gans

Pipeline Arts Foundation's award includes a $20,000 cash prize.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

Video: Watch Mykal Kilgore Perform 'Stars and the Moon' at Miscast 2024 by Molly Higgins

The window for streaming MCC Theater's industry favorite event has been extended through May 12.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

Tony Award-Winning Producer Edgar Lansbury Dies at 94 by Molly Higgins

The younger brother of Angela Lansbury, Mr. Lansbury Broadway credits included Godspell, Gypsy, and The Subject Was Roses.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

Photos: See Megan Hilty and Jennifer Simard On Stage in Death Becomes Her by Andrew Gans

Christopher Gattelli directs the world premiere of the new musical based on the 1992 film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

Playbill Songwriter Series: The Multi-Lingual Artistry of Spring Awakening's Robi Hager by Margaret Hall

The Broadway vet is using his writing talents to craft an artistic voice for immigrants and refugees.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:32AM

Matt Cox Play Witches!? In Salem?! Now Licensable Via Uproar Theatrics by Logan Culwell-Block

The playwright behind Puffs offers his "darkly comedic, (mostly) historically accurate" take on the Salem Witch Trials.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:32AM

Tony Nominees at the Ballet and Opera: What’s Happening in Classic Arts This Week by Natan Zamansky

Stay up to date with the best of dance, opera, concert music, and more in NYC.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:32AM

The World According to Micki Grant Sets Off-Broadway Premiere With WP Theater by Molly Higgins

The biomusical explores the life and work of multihyphenate artist Grant, the first Black woman to write the book, music, and lyrics for a Broadway musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:32AM

George C. Wolfe, Jocelyn Bioh, Adam Guettel, More Honored at 2024 Dramatists Guild Awards May 6 by Andrew Gans

Playwright Christopher Durang will also be celebrated posthumously at the Guild's annual ceremony at Sony Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Sunday, May 5, 2024

Ars Nova and National Black Theatre's (Pray) Leads 2024 Lucille Lortel Awards; Read the Full List of Winners by Logan Culwell-Block

The title took Outstanding Musical at the Off-Broadway honors, with Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' The Comeuppance taking Outstanding Play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18PM

Broadway's Sweeney Todd Plays Final Performance May 5 by Logan Culwell-Block

Aaron Tveit and Sutton Foster lead the final cast of the Tony-nominated Stephen Sondheim-Hugh Wheeler musical revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02AM

2024 Lucille Lortel Awards Held at NYU Skirball May 5 by Logan Culwell-Block

Wet Brain is the most nominated production of this year's Off-Broadway season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02AM

Twenty-Sided Tavern Officially Opens Off-Broadway May 5 by Margaret Hall

The production blends the worlds of tabletop roleplay games and theatre to create an interactive experience.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02AM
Saturday, May 4, 2024

Attend the Final 2-Show Day at Broadway's Sweeney Todd as Jonathan Christopher Takes Over Playbill's Instagram May 4 by Logan Culwell-Block

Christopher, brother to fellow Sweeney cast member Nicholas Christopher, is part of the Sondheim revival's ensemble.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

Fawlty Towers Begins in London's West End May 4 by Logan Culwell-Block

Series star and creator John Cleese has penned the stage adaptation of the cult favorite Britcom.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM
Friday, May 3, 2024

Photos: The 2024 Tony Awards Roll Out the Red Carpet For Its Nominees by Playbill Staff

The nominees for the 77th annual awards met the press May 2.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:42PM

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards