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Friday, June 2, 2017

Go Inside the Opening Night of The Government Inspector, Starring Mary Testa and Michael Urie by Hannah Vine

The Red Bull Theater production, directed by Artistic Director Jesse Berger, began performances May 16.

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All the Nominees for Best Costume Design for the 2017 Tony Awards by Hannah Vine

See all the costume designers that received nominations for a musical or play this season.

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Thursday, June 1, 2017

Groundhog Day Star Andy Karl Sardi's Caricature Revealed by Hannah Vine

The Tony nominee was honored with a portrait May 31.

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Take a Look at Jordan Tyson and Frozen's Jelani Alladin in Sweetee by Hannah Vine

Patricia Birch helms the new musical about a bi-racial woman in America during the 1930s.

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All the Nominees for Best Score for the 2017 Tony Awards by Hannah Vine

See all the composers and lyricists who received nominations for their work on Broadway this season.

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First Look at Jason Robert Brown and Alfred Uhry's Parade at Writers Theatre by Hannah Vine

The show began previews May 24 with an official opening May 31.

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See Friends Star Matthew Perry Make His New York Theatre Debut in The End of Longing by Hannah Vine

The dark comedy from the star of Friends, which played a hit run on the West End last year, arrived Off-Broadway in a production from MCC.

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Rainbow Playbills Take Over Broadway as Fourth Annual Playbill Pride Kicks Off by Hannah Vine

Playbill Pride returns June 1, celebrating the theatre's diverse community of LGBTQ artists, allies, innovators, and fans.

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Wednesday, May 31, 2017

See the New York Premiere Martyna Majok's Cost of Living by Hannah Vine

Manhattan Theatre Club teams up with the Williamstown Theatre Festival for the New York premiere.

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See Tony Nominee Ben Platt's Sardi's Caricature Revealed by Hannah Vine

The cast and creatives of Dear Evan Hansen came out for the unveiling May 30.

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Tuesday, May 30, 2017

See Elizabeth Marvel and Corey Stoll Take the Stage in Trump-Inspired Julius Caesar in Central Park by Hannah Vine

Shakespeare in the Park kicks off with the political drama directed by Oskar Eustis.

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First Look at the World Premiere of Escape to Margaritaville by Hannah Vine

The Jimmy Buffett musical plays the La Jolla Playhouse.

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From Rent to If/Then Celebrating Idina Menzel on the Stage by Hannah Vine

The Tony-winning actor celebrates her birthday May 30.

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Monday, May 29, 2017

Look Inside the Newly Renovated Hudson Theatre by Hannah Vine

1984, opening June 22, will be the second show to play at Hudson Theatre since its renovation.

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Sunday, May 28, 2017

19 Actors You Want to See in Jesus Christ Superstar Live by Hannah Vine

We asked, you answered: Our followers shared their dream cast for the upcoming live TV musical.

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Saturday, May 27, 2017

Can You Name the Show From Its Playbill Cover? by Hannah Vine

Test your Broadway knowledge.

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Look Back on Opening Night of The Great Comet Through the Eyes of Tony Nominee Lucas Steele by Hannah Vine

When The Great Comet opened in November, no one knew it would end up the most Tony-nominated show of the season. Steele gives us an inside view of the Broadway opening before the praise came…

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Friday, May 26, 2017

Bette Midler, Laura Linney, and More at the 2017 Outer Critics Circle Awards by Hannah Vine

Bette Midler, Come From Away, and The Band’s Visit were among the winners at the 67th Annual awards.

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All the Nominated Directors for the 2017 Tony Awards by Hannah Vine

See all the directors who received nominations for their work on a musical or play this season.

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See Elena Shaddow Take the Stage as Mary Poppins at Paper Mill Playhouse by Hannah Vine

Performances began May 24 for a limited run through June 25 at the New Jersey venue.

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Thursday, May 25, 2017

First Look at Josh Strickland Reprising His Role as Tarzan in the German Production by Hannah Vine

Strickland created the title role in the original 2006 Broadway staging.

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All the Nominees for Best Choreography for the 2017 Tony Awards by Hannah Vine

See all the choreographers who received nominations for their work on Broadway this season.

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Tuesday, May 23, 2017

A Look at the U.S. Premiere of In the Heights in Spanish by Hannah Vine

The production runs April 20–May 28 at GALA Theatre in Washington, D.C.

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Go Inside Playbill's Star-Studded Broadway on the Rhône River Cruise by Hannah Vine

Playbill’s first-ever river cruise sails the beautiful French river, featuring unforgettable Broadway talent, from May 21–28.

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Norbert Leo Butz and Zosia Mamet Take the Stage in The Whirligig by Hannah Vine

Grace Van Patten also stars in the world premiere from the New Group.

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In Rehearsals With Elizabeth Marvel, Corey Stoll, and the Cast of Julius Caesar by Hannah Vine

Public Theater Artistic Director Oskar Eustis helms the political drama in Central Park.

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Go Inside the 2017 Obie Awards by Hannah Vine

Lea DeLaria hosted the 62nd annual ceremony May 22.

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Monday, May 22, 2017

Oprah, James Corden, Drew Barrymore, and More Visit Broadway by Hannah Vine

See who stopped by the Great White Way to take in shows this past month.

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Exclusive: Go Behind the Scenes of the 2017 NYMF Photo Shoot by Hannah Vine

Ariana DeBose, Shakina Nayfack, Jon Rua, and George Salazar glammed up for this seasons portraits.

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