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Friday, June 18, 2021

Patti LuPone, Regina King, Ewan McGregor, More to Receive Hollywood Walk of Fame Stars by Dan Meyer

Over 35 stars from theatre, television, film, and music are among the famed walkway's Class of 2022.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:39AM
Thursday, June 17, 2021

Jack Thorne and Nico Muhly Developing Set This House in Order Musical Adaptation at Berkeley Repertory Theatre by Dan Meyer

Daveed Diggs and Rafael Casal, Sarah Ruhl, and Dipika Guha will also develop works at the Bay Area company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:15PM

Vanessa Williams, Cynthia Erivo, Ali Stroker, More Set for A Capitol Fourth by Dan Meyer

The TV concert special will air July 4 on PBS.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Celebrate Juneteenth and Black Culture With These Virtual Theatre Presentations by Dan Meyer

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, Carnegie Hall, and more offer tributes to enjoy from home.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:05AM

Places Please Project Hopes to Offer $500,000 in Rent Relief to NYC Theatre Workers by Dan Meyer

The group is co-founded by Lilli Cooper, Kyle Jarrow, Andrew Lippa, and Annie Schiffmann.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:59AM

Romeo and Juliet Begins June 17 at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre by Dan Meyer

Isabel Adomakoh Young and Joel MacCormack play the star-crossed lovers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Meryl Streep and Kevin Kline Star in Dear Elizabeth June 17 by Dan Meyer

The Spotlight on Plays virtual reading series concludes with this work by Sarah Ruhl.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, June 16, 2021

Jeremy O. Harris Will Present Stream of Torrey Townsend’s Off Broadway by Dan Meyer

The satire is directed by Robert O’Hara, with a cast including Dylan and Becky Ann Baker.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:08PM

L Morgan Lee, Bianca Marroquín, Julia Murney, More Join Broadway Live Cinema Festival Lineup by Dan Meyer

Dozens of Broadway stars will celebrate movie musicals like Chicago, West Side Story, and In the Heights this summer in NYC.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:38PM

Broadway Advocacy Coalition to Present What Now Part II: From Ally to Action Forum by Dan Meyer

The upcoming event will explore how white industry leaders can actively make space for BIPOC theatre workers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:45AM

Watch James Corden, Marissa Jaret Winokur, and Ariana Grande in a Hairspray-Inspired Musical Number by Dan Meyer

Now that lockdown is over, it’s time for bottomless mimosas and in-person meetings (not at the same time).

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:40AM

The Book of Mormon Sets November Broadway Reopening by Dan Meyer

The Tony-winning musical will return to the Eugene O’Neill Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:59AM
Tuesday, June 15, 2021

New Plays by Ngozi Anyanwu and Clare Barron, More, Join The Bedwetter in Atlantic Theater's 2021-2022 Season by Dan Meyer

A new musical based on David Lindsay-Abaire’s Kimberly Akimbo, composed by Jeanine Tesori, is also on the slate.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:06PM

Watch the Avett Brothers Perform the Title Song From Swept Away by Dan Meyer

The new musical will premiere at Berkeley Repertory Theatre in 2022.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:31PM

Stage and Screen Performer Lisa Banes Dies at 65 by Dan Meyer

The Gone Girl alum's Broadway credits included Rumors and Present Laughter.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:39AM

Listen to an Excerpt From In The Heights: Finding Home, Read by America Ferrera by Dan Meyer

The book, out June 15, chronicles the musical's journey from page to stage to screen. Hear about Priscilla Lopez's impact on the young Broadway cast in the clip.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:31AM

Watch Max Crumm Perform ‘The Rainbow Connection’ in the 3rd Episode of OUTTakes by Dan Meyer

The Broadway alum celebrates Pride month in this performance and interview series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:00AM
Monday, June 14, 2021

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Anthony Ramos, More on Which Lyric Best Embodies the Heart of In The Heights by Dan Meyer

The cast of the film adaptation sat down with Playbill for some musical musings.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:44AM

Watch Doreen Montalvo’s Emotional Reaction to Seeing Herself on Screen in In The Heights by Dan Meyer

Lin-Manuel Miranda shared footage of the late performer from 2020.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:10AM

Muny 2021 Casting: J. Harrison Ghee as Velma Kelly, Kate Rockwell as Maria Reiner, More by Dan Meyer

The Broadway stars are two of the 27 principals announced for the lineup that includes Smokey Joe’s Cafe, The Sound of Music, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, On Your Feet!, and Chicago.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:41AM

Watch Patti LuPone Sing ‘Anything Goes’ in Show of Titles by Dan Meyer

The star-studded virtual special is available on demand through June 16.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:00AM
Sunday, June 13, 2021

Celia Keenan-Bolger and Shakina Nayfack Explore Identity and Leadership on the Latest Sunday Pancakes by Dan Meyer

Playwright, performer, and activist Nayfack discusses her role in the Trans community

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:00AM
Friday, June 11, 2021

Counting Together Launches Website to Track Equity and Diversity Data Within Theatre Industry by Dan Meyer

The project is a collaboration between the Dramatists Guild, American Theatre Wing, TDF, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:37AM
Thursday, June 10, 2021

Center Theatre Group Artistic Director Michael Ritchie Will Retire at End of 2021 by Dan Meyer

The West Coast industry leader has been in the role for over 16 years.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:58PM

Blindness Sets Closing Date for Off-Broadway Run by Dan Meyer

The light-sound experience was one of the first theatrical events to open in NYC following the pandemic shutdown.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:43AM

The Shubert Foundation Grants $32.1 Million to 575 Theatres and Performing Arts Organizations by Dan Meyer

Among the 2021 grant recipients are BAM, Lincoln Center Theater, and New York Theatre Workshop.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:08AM

West End Celebration at London's Palace Theatre Begins June 10 by Dan Meyer

The show features Layton Williams, Alice Fearn, Rachel John, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, June 9, 2021

Goodman Theatre Sets Dates for 2021–2022 Season, Including School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play by Dan Meyer

The Sean Hayes-led Good Night, Oscar, the musical adaption of The Outsiders, and more will come to Chicago.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:45PM

Beyond the Music: Capturing the Sounds of Washington Heights for In The Heights by Dan Meyer

How Lewis Goldstein made a NYC vibrant neighborhood come to life on screen

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:53PM

American Theatre Wing and BroadwayHD Will Offer Streaming Presentation of ATW Centennial Concert and Gala by Dan Meyer

The 2017 special event featured Heather Headley, Santino Fontana, Rebecca Luker, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:14AM

All that Chat

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 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic
TBA: Ragtime