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Monday, August 14, 2023

Don't Know What to See At the Edinburgh Fringe? These Events Can Help by Diep Tran

Fringe includes a number of events where you can see snippets from different shows.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:33AM
Sunday, August 13, 2023

Playbill Pick: The Quality of Mercy: Concerning the Life and Crimes of Dr Harold Frederick Shipman at the Edinburgh Fringe by Diep Tran

Edwin Flay gives a remarkable performance as a serial killer, in this must-see for true crime devotees.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:19PM

Photos: Linus Karp Gets Ready to Play Princess Diana at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe by Diep Tran

Playbill followed the solo performer as he set up, performed, and then struck his show at the Fringe.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:04AM
Saturday, August 12, 2023

Video: See the Delicately Beautiful Puppetry of The Life & Times of Michael K by Diep Tran

This show has just won a Fringe First Award at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and is a Playbill Pick. See why.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:49PM

Alex Edelman to Perform Just For Us At the Edinburgh Festival Fringe (Again) by Diep Tran

It will be a one-night-only benefit performance in honor of the late director Adam Brace.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07PM

Playbill Pick: Oscar at the Crown at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe by Diep Tran

This dance musical about the life of Oscar Wilde is filled with catchy songs and a set that includes a giant disco ball.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:04AM
Friday, August 11, 2023

Only 1 Person Came to Her Edinburgh Fringe Show. What She Did Next Sold Out the Show by Diep Tran

Georgie Grier was having a rough time. Here's how things turned around for her.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:07AM
Thursday, August 10, 2023

This Comedian Can't Speak, But He's Making Audiences Laugh at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe by Diep Tran

After a rare neurological condition caused Alex Gibbon to lose his ability to speak, he decided to turn to comedy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:19AM

If You Want to Meet Bruiser From Legally Blonde, Go to Edinburgh by Diep Tran

At the Chihuahua Cafe in Edinburgh, you can be covered in chihuahuas, including some theatre dogs.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:37AM
Tuesday, August 8, 2023

These Edinburgh Fringe Shows Are Almost Sold Out (So Buy Tickets Now) by Diep Tran

Need help picking a show? Well, audiences are flocking to these productions.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:25PM
Monday, August 7, 2023

Playbill Pick: Dark Noon at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe by Diep Tran

This show had both walkouts and a standing ovation. So you can say it inspired some strong feelings.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:19AM
Sunday, August 6, 2023

Twilight Parody Musical Dusk: A Bite Sized Love Story Sells Out Edinburgh Festival Fringe Run by Diep Tran

The viral musical had to add new performance times.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:33AM
Saturday, August 5, 2023

This Year's Edinburgh International Festival Is Looking Towards the Future, Towards Change by Diep Tran

Running all month, this festival is the first programmed by violinist Nicola Benedetti, the first woman to lead it.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:55AM
Friday, August 4, 2023

10 Acrobatic Fringe Shows You Can See at Underbelly's Circus Hub by Diep Tran

From a new circus version of Romeo and Juliet to tricks on roller skates, if you love people flying on stage, the Circus Hub is for you.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:25AM

Playbill Pick: Larry Owens Live at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe by Diep Tran

The show earned a standing ovation, which is reportedly rare at the esteemed festival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:04AM
Thursday, August 3, 2023

10 Edinburgh Fringe Shows to See at Underbelly Bristo Square (Including One That Was Just on Broadway) by Diep Tran

There's some heavy hitters at this venue: Mike Birbiglia performs The Old Man and the Pool while Drag Race winner Monét X Change sings some opera.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:43PM
Wednesday, August 2, 2023

10 Edinburgh Fringe Shows You Can See at Underbelly Cowgate by Diep Tran

See a solo show from former Moulin Rouge! Duke Declan Bennett, to a boozy puppet party, to a show inspired by The Breakfast Club.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:04PM

RuPaul's Drag Race's Monét X Change Begins Edinburgh Festival Fringe Run August 2 by Diep Tran

Life Be Lifein' is the drag superstar's first time performing at the famed Scottish festival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13AM
Tuesday, August 1, 2023

How to Get Around Edinburgh During the Fringe Festival by Diep Tran

There are buses galore and a trolly.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:37AM

10 Edinburgh Fringe Shows You Can See at Underbelly George Square (Inside of a Purple Cow) by Diep Tran

This theatrical producer is the mastermind behind the new Cabaret revival on Broadway, and they love the Fringe.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM
Friday, July 28, 2023

Adam Pascal-Directed Rent Begins on Long Island July 28 by Diep Tran

The Tony nominee takes the musical he helped create to his hometown for three nights only.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM
Sunday, July 23, 2023

New York, New York to Close on Broadway by Diep Tran

The John Kander-Fred Ebb musical announced an abrupt closure.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:07PM
Friday, July 21, 2023

On the Red Carpet: The Here Lies Love Cast On Their Most Memorable Audience Interactions by Diep Tran

It includes Tyra Banks touching them. Plus H.E.R., Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells, Daniel Dae Kim, and Spike Lee walked the show's red carpet.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:19PM
Friday, July 14, 2023

Adam Pascal to Direct a Production of Rent in Long Island by Diep Tran

The musical will run three nights only July 28-30.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:33PM
Thursday, July 13, 2023

Life of Pi May Be Closing, But Playwright Lolita Chakrabarti Is Proud to Have Made It to Broadway by Diep Tran

After the shows experienced delays because of COVID-19, the British Indian playwright is not taking anything for granted.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:55AM
Thursday, July 6, 2023

Lea Salonga and Arielle Jacobs Know That Here Lies Love Is Controversial, But They Stand By It by Diep Tran

For these two actors, the musical is a milestone for Filipino representation on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:55PM
Friday, June 30, 2023

Tony-Winning Lookingglass Theatre to Pause Programming, Lay Off Staff by Diep Tran

The Chicago theatre is the latest institution to scale back due to financial troubles.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:19PM

RuPaul's Drag Race's Monét X Change to Perform in Edinburgh Festival Fringe This Summer by Diep Tran

This will be her first time performing at the famed Scottish festival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:33PM
Tuesday, June 27, 2023

On the Red Carpet: The Once Upon a One More Time Cast Educates Us With Britney Spears Facts by Diep Tran

Did you know that the pop star was in an Off-Broadway play with Natalie Portman?

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:49PM
Monday, June 26, 2023

Brooklyn Academy of Music to Lay Off Portion of Its Staff and Pare Down Programming by Diep Tran

The New York City institution also announced a scaled-back upcoming season and Next Wave Festival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:19PM
Friday, June 23, 2023

'Funny, Smart, and Brilliant'; Britney Spears Posts Positive Review of Broadway's Once Upon a One More Time by Diep Tran

The Princess of Pop was not present for the show's opening but she sent well-wishes via Instagram.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:07AM

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