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Thursday, May 7, 2026

From Marla Mindelle to Michael Arden: These Artists Got Multiple 2026 Tony Nominations by Diep Tran

These individuals are up for multiple statuettes, and one costume designer might even get two statues!

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:57AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Joshua Henry and Ellenore Scott Did a Number at the Met Gala; The Next Day, Both Got Nominated for Tonys by Diep Tran

Henry sang "I Want to Dance With Somebody" on the steps of the musem, with choreography by Scott.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:29PM[SHARE]

June Squibb Makes History as Oldest Tony Awards Acting Nominee in History by Diep Tran

At the age of 96, she's nominated for a this season's Marjorie Prime.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:27AM[SHARE]
Monday, May 4, 2026

Video: Get an Exclusive Look at 'Keep Marching' From Suffs PBS Broadcast by Diep Tran

Director Leigh Silverman also reveals how she ensured viewers like you have the best seat in the house.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:32PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, April 29, 2026

PBS to Air Documentaries About Luke Evans, Marla Mindelle, Robert 'Silk' Mason by Diep Tran

The specials will follow the cast members of The Rocky Horror Show, Titaníque, and Cats: Jellicle Ball.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:59PM[SHARE]
Monday, April 27, 2026

Move Over Milky White! James Ortiz’s Latest Puppet Sensation Is Rocky in Project Hail Mary by Diep Tran

The theatre puppet designer is making a cinematic splash, playing a space alien inspired by David Hyde Pierce.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:34PM[SHARE]
Saturday, April 25, 2026

5 Broadway Shows That Opened This Week by Diep Tran

Here are the newest shows Broadway has to offer, and what critics thought of them.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]
Thursday, April 23, 2026

25 Years Ago, Maria-Christina Oliveras Was an Intern at Manhattan Theatre Club; Now She's on Its Broadway Stage by Diep Tran

Come along with the longtime actor as she gets ready for opening night of The Balusters.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:11PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, April 22, 2026

What Is the Meaning Behind The Fear of 13? by Diep Tran

Playwright Lindsey Ferrentino explains the many references, and superstitions, in the title of her new Broadway play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:59PM[SHARE]
Thursday, April 16, 2026

He's a Playwright, His Mother's a Physicist"And They're Performing a Show Together by Diep Tran

Shayok Misha Chowdhury and Bulbul Chakraborty created Rheology so they could spend more time together.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:12PM[SHARE]

Exclusive: Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson Perform 'Libre' From Mexodus by Diep Tran

The musical, currently running Off-Broadway, is celebrating an Audible release.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Amanda Seyfried, Rachel Zegler, Phillipa Soo, Jonathan Groff, More Set for Octet Film by Diep Tran

Lin-Manuel Miranda has announced the cast for his film version of Dave Malloy's musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM[SHARE]
Monday, April 13, 2026

Photos: Shaina Taub Receives the Amplify Award at Maestra Gala by Diep Tran

The evening, hosted by Betsy Wolfe and Hannah Cruz, celebrated female composers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:17PM[SHARE]
Friday, April 10, 2026
Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Adrien Brody's Grandfather Once Got Fired From a Broadway Musical. Now Brody's Making His Broadway Debut by Diep Tran

The two-time Oscar winner currently plays a death row inmate in The Fear of 13 on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:42PM[SHARE]
Monday, April 6, 2026

Suffs Live Stage Film to Be Screened at Town Hall Ahead of PBS Broadcast by Diep Tran

Shaina Taub's musical is headed to the big screen.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:24PM[SHARE]
Friday, April 3, 2026
Thursday, April 2, 2026

See Laura Linney Perform a Scene From Our Town in This Exclusive Clip From American Classic by Diep Tran

The new series, from the writer of Slings & Arrows and Smash, is streaming on MGM+.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:36PM[SHARE]

Lin-Manuel Miranda to Direct Film Adaptation of Dave Malloy's Octet by Diep Tran

The musical about screen addiction will be produced by 5000 Broadway Productions.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:18AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Video: See a Clip From Suffs, to Air on PBS' Great Performances by Diep Tran

Shaina Taub's suffragist musical will be broadcast in May.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:36PM[SHARE]

Mexodus, Prince Faggot Lead 2026 Lucille Lortel Nominations; Read the Full List Here by Diep Tran

The Lucille Lortel Awards, honoring Off-Broadway theatre, will be held May 3.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:36PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Michael Arden and Douglas Lyons to Develop Happy Feet Stage Musical by Diep Tran

The animated musical about a tap-dancing penguin will get the stage treatment.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:29PM[SHARE]

In Jesa, Jeena Yi Wrote the Asian American Family Drama She Always Wanted to Be In by Diep Tran

She wrote an Off-Broadway play, while acting in The Balusters on Broadway. She's also pregnant.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM[SHARE]

Aaron Sorkin's To Kill a Mockingbird Adaptation to Be Licensed Via Concord Theatricals by Diep Tran

Theatres around the country can now produce Sorkin's version of Harper Lee's novel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:59AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Nicole Scherzinger's Royal Albert Hall Concert to Air on PBS Great Performances by Diep Tran

The network will also broadcast Shaina Taub's Suffs and Kathleen Marshall's staging of the Irving Berlin musical Top Hat.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:50PM[SHARE]

In American Classic, Laura Linney Sings a Showtune and Affirms Her Love for Theatre by Diep Tran

The new television show, co-written by Michael Hoffman and Smash's Bob Martin, is set in a community theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36PM[SHARE]
Thursday, March 19, 2026

Video: All-Female Orchestra The Broadway Sinfonietta Perform Taylor Swift's 'August' by Diep Tran

The Music of Taylor Swift: A Symphonic Tribute will take place in March at The Town Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM[SHARE]
Sunday, March 15, 2026

KPop Demon Hunters Wins Best Animated Feature at 2026 Academy Awards by Diep Tran

Plus, see the Sinners musical performance from the Oscars.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:48PM[SHARE]
Saturday, March 14, 2026

Celebrities You Can See on Broadway This Spring by Diep Tran

If you want to see, and even interact with, your favorite stars"get to the theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM[SHARE]
Friday, March 13, 2026

Richard Grenell Steps Down as Kennedy Center President; Trump Names Replacement by Diep Tran

Trump also shared renderings of what a renovated Kennedy Center will look like.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:24PM[SHARE]

All that Chat

2025-2026 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 12, 2025: Call Me Izzy - Studio 54
Sep 16, 2025: Art - Music Box Theatre
Oct 08, 2025: Beetlejuice - Palace Theatre
Nov 13, 2025: Oedipus - Studio 54
Nov 16, 2025: Chess - Imperial Theatre
Mar 23, 2026: Giant - Music Box Theatre
Apr 06, 2026: Becky Shaw - Hayes Theater
Apr 16, 2026: Proof - Booth Theatre
Apr 26, 2026: Drama Desk Cut-Off