All stories by Meg Masseron on BroadwayStars

Friday, March 27, 2026

A Phantom of the Opera Young Adult Novel Is Coming—And It's Based on the Musical by Meg Masseron

The release is part of a partnership between Penguin Random House and LW Entertainment celebrating 40 years of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:40AM

Taylor McMahon Will Lead Wax: The Story of Marie Tussaud Developmental Reading by Meg Masseron

The "darkly glamorous pop-baroque" musical features a book, lyrics, and music by Tyler Palo.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:35AM

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Susan Egan Named Disney Legends by Meg Masseron

The lifetime award acknowledges the stars, storytellers, and leaders behind Disney's enduring legacy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM

Photos: Hillary Clinton, Jill Biden Attend Opening Night of Political Play Public Charge by Meg Masseron

The Off-Broadway play details former U.S. Ambassador Julissa Reynoso's experience working under Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM
Thursday, March 26, 2026

The Flea Theater Re-Launches Year-Round Production Commission and Space Grant Programs by Meg Masseron

The programs provide financial investment, access to space, and vital infrastructure for artists.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM

Broadway Paddle Club Will Unite Pickleball Players in the Theatre Industry by Meg Masseron

Hosted at the brand new CityPickle, the sports and social league will meet on Mondays for the next five weeks.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:27AM
Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Anna Deavere Smith's Newest Play The Basil Biggs Project Will Premiere in Philadelphia by Meg Masseron

Commissioned for ArtPhilly's What Now festival, the work centers on Smith's great-great-grandfather.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM

Carner and Gregor Musical Unlock'd Sets Broadway-Aimed Bow at Phoenix Theatre Company by Meg Masseron

The Arizona venue's 107th season will offer two productions with eyes on New York along with five Tony Award-winning musicals.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Freak the Mighty Musical Will Make World Premiere at Seattle Rep by Meg Masseron

Based on Rodman Philbrick's novel, Ryan Fielding Garrett's new musical features a book and lyrics by Anthony Drewe.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Producer Jamie deRoy Will Receive Honorary Doctorate From Carnegie Mellon by Meg Masseron

Pittsburgh native deRoy has produced a number of Tony-winning Broadway hits, including Merrily We Roll Along, Stereophonic, and Leopoldstadt.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:15AM

Joanna ‘JoJo’ Levesque Will Return to Broadway in Chess by Meg Masseron

Levesque will succeed Lea Michele in the role of Florence Vassy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:14AM

Thornton Wilder Playwriting Scholarship Launched to Support Student Playwrights by Meg Masseron

The Educational Theatre Association has partnered with the Wilder Estate on the new program.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:18AM
Monday, March 23, 2026

Sam Primack and Erin Morton Will Lead Industry Reading of New Musical Starting Up by Meg Masseron

Jen Wineman will direct Garett Press' new musical, staged at Ballet Hispánico.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:56AM

Alex Newell, Abby Mueller, More More Join Amplify 2026 Benefit Concert by Meg Masseron

The annual fundraising gala seeks to amplify women and gender-expansive musicians in the theatre industry.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:51AM

Reviews: What Do Critics Think of Jesa Off-Broadway? by Meg Masseron

See production images from Jeena Yi's play, coproduced by The Public Theater and Ma-Yi Theater Company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Photos: Billy Porter, Laura Linney, More Attend Signature Theatre's 35th Anniversary Gala by Meg Masseron

The Off-Broadway theatre announced that Eisa Davis will be the company's next resident artist.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM
Friday, March 20, 2026

See Lea Michele, Nicholas Christopher, Aaron Tveit, Perform Songs From Chess for Broadway on the Radio by Meg Masseron

The stars of the new Michael Mayer-directed production performed live on the radio at WNYC's Greene Space.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM

Get a 1st Listen to 'Be The Outcast' From New Musical Fouad of Nazareth by Meg Masseron

Palestinian-American composer, and 2025 Jonathan Larson Grant recipient, Fouad Dakwar will release a concept album for the musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM

Ato Blankson-Wood and Kevin McHale Will Lead NYC Industry Reading of Aurin Squire's Sapiosexual by Meg Masseron

Christopher Renshaw will direct the two readings, presented by Jim Kierstead.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM

See Who's Starring in Yoko's Husband's Killer's Japanese Wife, Gloria Concert by Meg Masseron

The new musical from Brandy Hoang Collier, Clare Fuyuko Bierman, and Erika Ji will play two performances at Joe's Pub.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM

Drama Club Launches Drafts Reading Series by Meg Masseron

The group has previously developed DRAG: The Musical, A Strange Loop, Mexodus, and CATS: The Jellicle Ball.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM
Thursday, March 19, 2026

Shayok Misha Chowdhury's Rheology Transferring to Playwrights Horizons by Meg Masseron

Chowdhury directs and stars in the production alongside his real-life mother, physicist Bulbul Chakraborty.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM

See Who's Starring in SoHo Rep and INTAR's The Potluck by Meg Masseron

Directed by Sarah Benson, César Alvarez's new musical began as a commission to write a musical about the Greensboro Massacre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:30AM

Hudson Valley Les Misérables Finds Full Casting by Meg Masseron

Jenn Thompson will direct the new staging of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg's beloved musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:25AM
Wednesday, March 18, 2026

The Pekoe Group Names Chase Haylon Account Director and Dounia Benabdallah Senior Digital Advertising Coordinator by Meg Masseron

The Broadway advertising agency has served the theatre industry for 17 years.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

See New Footage From Masquerade, Thanks to Playbill x Snapchat Launch Event by Meg Masseron

Playbill and Snapchat invited influencers to the hit immersive production, where they kept their phones turned on.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM
Monday, March 16, 2026

Julia Cho Will Receive The PEN/Laura Pels International Foundation for Theater Award by Meg Masseron

Sue Jean Kim will perform an excerpt from the playwright's work Aubergine at the ceremony.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM
Friday, March 13, 2026

New York Fringe Festival Returns in April With 75 Shows by Meg Masseron

The festival will span venues in Manhattan and Brooklyn.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM

Photos: Go Inside the 3rd Annual Black Theatre Coalition Gala by Meg Masseron

Taraji P. Henson, Thomas Schumacher, Susan Fales-Hill, and Indigenous Film Academy were honored at this year's starry event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM

Broadway Cares Begins Spring Red Buckets Fundraising Campaign March 13 by Meg Masseron

Every donation dropped into a Red Bucket helps provide essential support for people facing illness, hunger and financial hardship.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:59AM
Thursday, March 12, 2026

American Psycho: The Musical Will Return to NYC Next Year by Meg Masseron

Max Hunter will direct Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and Duncan Sheik's musical adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis’ novel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:12AM

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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