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Tuesday, April 1, 2025

On April 1, 2012: A Starry Revival of Gore Vidal's The Best Man Opens On Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

James Earl Jones, Angela Lansbury, John Larroquette, Candice Bergen, and Eric McCormack were in the starry cast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

24 Hour Plays Celebrates 5th Anniversary of Viral Monologues With Secret Show, New Works by Logan Culwell-Block

The secret screening event showcased monologues written by Hugh Dancy, Santino Fontana, Nina Hellman, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Nathan Lane Is Why We Have Bill Burr on Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

On the publicity trail for his new series Mid-Century Modern, the Tony winner shared he had a hand in casting the current revival of Glengarry Glen Ross.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM
Monday, March 31, 2025

Glengarry Glen Ross Opens on Broadway March 31; Get a 1st Look at the Revival by Logan Culwell-Block

Kieran Culkin, Bob Odenkirk, and Bill Burr lead the Patrick Marber-directed revival of David Mamet's Pulitzer winner.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:12PM

Francis Jue, Krysta Rodriguez Will Announce 2025 Lucille Lortel Award Nominations This Week by Logan Culwell-Block

The streaming announcement will air live on Playbill April 2.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:11PM

Photos: Christine Ebersole, James McGreevey, More Celebrate David Rothenberg's New Book Manhattan Mayhem by Logan Culwell-Block

The legendary press agent is releasing a collection of short fiction in April.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:07PM

Watch: Robyn Hurder Sings 'Let Me Be Your Star,' the Opening Number of Smash on Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

The new release is filmed on stage at the Imperial Theatre, where the musical adaptation of the cult favorite TV series opens April 10.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:03PM

Robyn Herfellow Musical Body Stocking Legion Sets U.K. Run by Logan Culwell-Block

Brooklyn Rep UK is presenting the musical at Bethnal Green Working Men's Club in London.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:54PM

Garrett Clayton Will Lead Rochester The Grinch Who Stole Christmas Musical by Logan Culwell-Block

OFC Creations will also present Finding Neverland, Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas, and more in its upcoming season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:45AM

Watch: Stars of Broadway's Death Becomes Her Talk Bringing the Iconic Film to the Stage by Logan Culwell-Block

From taking on roles immortalized on screen by legendary A-listers to achieving wild special effect sequences, this musical created lots of challenges for its creators.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM

Announcing The Playbill Podcast, A Show On Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

Let Playbill be your theatre friend and lead you through the latest Broadway plays and musicals with the stars making them.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM

Orville Peck, Eva Noblezada Take Over Broadway's Cabaret March 31 by Logan Culwell-Block

The Kander and Ebb revival continues its run at the Kit Kat Club (née August Wilson Theatre) on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54AM

Glengarry Glen Ross Opens on Broadway March 31 by Logan Culwell-Block

Kieran Culkin, Bob Odenkirk, and Bill Burr lead the Patrick Marber-directed revival of David Mamet's Pulitzer winner.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54AM
Sunday, March 30, 2025

Maleah Joi Moon Plays Final Performance in Broadway's Hell's Kitchen March 30 by Logan Culwell-Block

Moon won the 2024 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her work in the Alicia Keys musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48AM

On March 30, 2000: Contact Opens at Lincoln Center Theater On Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

The "dance play" became one of the most unlikely Best Musical winners in Tony Award history.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48AM
Saturday, March 29, 2025

On March 29, 1951: Rodgers and Hammerstein's The King and I Opens On Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

The score introduced such favorites as "Getting to Know You," "Shall We Dance," "Something Wonderful," and "Hello, Young Lovers."

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36AM

Take the Lead Begins World Premiere at Paper Mill Playhouse March 29 by Logan Culwell-Block

Cheetah Girls star Adrienne Bailon-Houghton leads the new Christopher Gattelli-helmed musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36AM
Friday, March 28, 2025

Photos: Dreamgirls Takes the Stage at Walnut Street Theatre by Logan Culwell-Block

Aveena Sawyer leads the cast of the Pennsylvania production through May 4.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

Photos: Jake Gyllenhaal Hosts the Shubert Foundation High School Theatre Festival by Logan Culwell-Block

The annual event invites New York City public school students to perform excerpts from their school productions on a Broadway stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:03PM

Report: Producer Scott Rudin Plans NYC Stage Return, Broadway Runs of Works From Samuel D. Hunter, David Hare, Bruce Norris, More by Logan Culwell-Block

The multiple Tony winner has been largely absent from the theatre world since reports emerged about his abusive behavior behind the scenes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

Floyd Collins Arrives on Broadway, Starring Jeremy Jordan, March 28 by Logan Culwell-Block

The Adam Guettel-Tina Landau musical is playing the Vivian Beaumont Theater via Lincoln Center Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48AM

Cast Album of Sutton Foster-Led Broadway Once Upon a Mattress Drops March 28 by Logan Culwell-Block

Ana Gasteyer and Michael Urie co-starred at the Hudson Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48AM
Thursday, March 27, 2025

Watch: Jordan Dobson Previews World Premiere Lazours Musical Night Side Songs With 'Santa Cruz' by Logan Culwell-Block

The American Repertory Theater-Philadelphia Theatre Company co-production begins March 27 in Massachusetts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM

Photos: Jonathan Bailey Becomes a Shakespearean Baddie in New Production Shots of London Richard II by Logan Culwell-Block

The Wicked film star is playing the title role in a new production directed by two-time Tony winner Nicholas Hytner.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Video: See Highlights From Broadway's Redwood, Starring Idina Menzel by Logan Culwell-Block

Tina Landau directs the new musical she conceived with Menzel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:39AM
Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Kennedy Center Postpones Legally Blonde—But Not Because of Trump, They Say by Logan Culwell-Block

The cancellation is the latest to befall the Washington, D.C. venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:12PM

Megan Hilty, Kecia Lewis, Helen J Shen, More Join Miscast25 Lineup by Logan Culwell-Block

This year's edition of the annual MCC Theater benefit will honor Sheryl Lee Ralph.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:06PM

Kennedy Center Axes Social Impact Team Led by Broadway Alum Marc Bamuthi Joseph by Logan Culwell-Block

The small team was tasked with helping the Washington D.C. arts venue reach more diverse audiences.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:58PM

Lincoln Center Theater Will Celebrate 40th Anniversary With Ruby Jubilee Gala by Logan Culwell-Block

Victoria Clark, Leslie Uggams, and Jason Robert Brown are among the starry list of Broadway favorites set to perform at the May event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48PM

Shubert Organization Names Jeff T. Daniel as President by Logan Culwell-Block

Previously the theatrical group's chief strategy officer, Daniel will serve alongside Chairman and CEO Robert E. Wankel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Nov 17, 2024: Elf - Marquis 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