All stories by Meg Masseron on BroadwayStars

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Recipients Revealed for the Entertainment Community Fund's 2025 Alex Dubé Scholarship by Meg Masseron

The five selected dancers will receive $10,000 each to support their education.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:31PM
Monday, October 13, 2025

Carolee Carmello, Christine Ebersole, Paulo Szot, More to Perform at Dramatists Guild Foundation 2025 Gala by Meg Masseron

This year’s gala will celebrate 25 years of the DGF Fellows program, which fosters emerging dramatists through mentorship.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12PM

The 24 Hour Plays to Host 1st Holiday Gala by Meg Masseron

Proceeds from the event support The 24 Hour Plays' non-profit activities throughout the year, including education programming with students from middle school to college.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM
Thursday, October 9, 2025

Caroline Bowman, Major Attaway to Lead Industry Reading of New Musical The Parts I Keep Inside by Meg Masseron

The musical will feature music and by Jeffrey Schmelkin and a book, lyrics, and additional music by Andrea J. Love.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

Works From Iraisa Ann Reilly, Kristen Adele Calhoun, More Revealed for Lucille Lortel Theatre's Fall Programming by Meg Masseron

The Off-Broadway theatre will stage a world premiere, a fourth round of commissions of new plays, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:59AM

Zoë Kim's Did You Eat? (밥 먹었니?) Extends Off-Broadway by Meg Masseron

The autobiographical journey explores love’s many forms–how it’s learned, given, and reflected inward.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

Jane Fonda in V's Dear Everything, Hamlet From London's National, More Revealed for BAM in 2026 by Meg Masseron

Hamlet's premiere will mark the first of a multi-year partnership between the National Theatre and BAM.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:48AM

Full Cast Revealed for The Substance: The Parody Musical by Meg Masseron

The spoof of the 2024 body horror film will come to NYC just in time for Halloween.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:48AM
Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Wayne Brady Will Lead Industry Presentation of Alfred Uhry's Without Walls by Meg Masseron

The three-character drama explores the dynamic between a theatre teacher and his two favorite students at a NYC private school.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM

This Year's NextGen Spotlight Raised Record $22,333 for Broadway Cares by Meg Masseron

The evening showcasing rising stars in the industry each year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM
Thursday, October 2, 2025

More Phantoms, Modified Music: 5 Key Differences Between Phantom of the Opera and Masquerade by Meg Masseron

A very spoiler-filled guide to Andrew Lloyd Webber's immersive musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:36PM

Chilina Kennedy, Courtney Reed, Chip Zien, More Will Star in New Off-Broadway Musical Reunions by Meg Masseron

The musical is based on plays by J.M. Barrie and the Quintero Brothers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:02PM

Laura Benanti Will Host This Year's TDF Broadway Breakfast by Meg Masseron

The annual fundraiser will feature performances by Benanti and honoree Ali Stroker.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM

Michael Shannon and Logan Dewitt Promoted to General Management Roles at LDK Productions by Meg Masseron

The theatrical management and production company has repped shows such as Pen Pals and Be More Chill.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM

Plays by Mikaela Berry, Karina Billini, Jacquelyn Reingold Selected for 2025 First Light Festival by Meg Masseron

The festival presents select works that have been developed through the EST/Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Science & Technology Project.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:48AM

Soho Rep Reveals 2025–26 Season, Which Includes a Toshi Reagon Community Singing Project by Meg Masseron

The Off-Off-Broadway producer has also brought back its hit show from last season: Prince F*****t.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:48AM
Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Julie Benko, Alex Wyse, More Will Co-Star With Ethan Slater in Marcel on the Train Off-Broadway by Meg Masseron

Written by Slater and Marshall Pailet, the work sees the Tony nominated Wicked film star taking on world famous mime Marcel Marceau.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM

Stephen Adly Guirgis' Dog Day Afternoon Finds a Broadway Home by Meg Masseron

Olivier winner Rupert Goold will direct the play, telling the true crime story that inspired the 1975 Oscar-winning film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM
Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Colby Minifie and Amy Forsyth Will Lead The Wasp in an NYC Financial District Loft by Meg Masseron

Rory McGregor will direct the psychological thriller about a friendly reunion that spirals into an unsettling and secret-revealing encounter.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:48AM
Monday, September 29, 2025

What Do the Reviews Say About James Graham's Punch on Broadway? by Meg Masseron

Will Harrison leads the cast, with Adam Penford at the helm.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36PM

New Works from Tom Kitt, Adam Rapp, More Revealed for Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's Fall Development Schedule by Meg Masseron

The Connecticut theatre institution will host a number of residencies supporting new work.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:22AM
Thursday, September 25, 2025

London's The Royal Court Pens 1st-Look Deal With Tony-Winning Producers Brian and Dayna Lee by Meg Masseron

The husband-and-wife team collaborated on the Olivier Award-winning play Giant, due to transfer to Broadway later this season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM

Nathan Lane Named Artistic Honoree for Westport Country Playhouse Gala by Meg Masseron

The annual benefit will also pay tribute to the Playhouse’s 95 seasons and present a leadership award to former co-artistic director Anne Keefe.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM

Nicholas Braun and Kara Young Will Star in Gruesome Playground Injuries Off-Broadway by Meg Masseron

The new production of Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph's play will come to the Lucille Lortel Theatre this season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:59AM

Verdon Fosse Legacy Damn Yankees Reconstruction, More Added to Upcoming Hudson Valley Dance Festival Lineup by Meg Masseron

The annual dance festival produced by and benefiting BCEFA's Dancers Responding to AIDS will bring performances of contemporary, ballet, and more to the Catskills.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:53AM
Monday, June 30, 2025

10 Crowd-Pleasing Jukebox Musicals You Can See This Summer by Meg Masseron

These musicals, featuring existing hits by popular music artists, are a great way to ease friends and family into musicals.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM

Watch RuPaul's Drag Race Stars Jinkx Monsoon and Plasma in Jinkx and Plasma's Gay Adventure by Meg Masseron

The animated short follows Plasma as she attempts to nail an audition that’s not going as planned, until the legendary Monsoon steps in to lend wisdom.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

Lindsay Mendez, Matt Doyle, James Monroe Iglehart Join Broadway in Worcester 2025-2026 Season by Meg Masseron

The initiative by Worcester native Eric Butler brings Broadway stars to the Massachusetts town.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

Danai Gurira, Es Devlin, Christy Turlington Burns Will Lead 2nd Annual Icons of Culture at PAC NYC by Meg Masseron

The festival brings together innovators, creators, and game changers for a series of conversations about shaping culture and influencing the way we live, work, and play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

Grab Your Masks and Look Out for Falling Chandeliers; Immersive Phantom of the Opera Revival Masquerade Tickets Have Dropped by Meg Masseron

The production will be modeled similarly to Sleep No More, occupying five floors of a Midtown venue that has been renovated to replicate the Paris Opera House.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

Actors' Equity Association Joins Rally Supporting Development of Times Square Casino by Meg Masseron

The potential Caesars Palace New York casino would be built right above the Minskoff Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

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