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Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Will Burton Will Lead Crazy For You at Goodspeed Musicals by Meg Masseron

The Gershwin musical will play the Connecticut theatre this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:56AM[SHARE]

Eugene O'Neill Theater Center Reveals 2026 Summer Season by Meg Masseron

A variety of new work development and conferences are slated for the Connecticut institute's summer programming.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:51AM[SHARE]

Johanna Day Will Lead Staged Reading of Jamie Wax's High Risk Ward in NYC by Meg Masseron

The Call Me Izzy playwright's newest work will be directed by Livy Scanlon.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:38AM[SHARE]

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Paranormal Activity Will Haunt Broadway This Summer by Meg Masseron

Transferring from sold-out runs from London to Los Angeles, Felix Barrett will direct the stage adaptation of the horror favorite.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:59AM[SHARE]

Lincoln Center Will Expand With the Addition of New Theatre by Meg Masseron

The Baron Family Foundation made a $75 million gift for the new venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:14AM[SHARE]

Come Back to the 5 and Dime Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean Musical Sets New York Premiere by Meg Masseron

The musical version of the cult favorite play will bow Off-Broadway in Classic Stage Company's newly announced season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:59AM[SHARE]

Monday, May 11, 2026

Stephen Schwartz Will Lead Concert to Benefit California Theatre Affected by Wildfires by Meg Masseron

The Altadena Music Theatre is still recovering from last year's devastating Eaton fire.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:14AM[SHARE]

Friday, May 8, 2026

Telly Leung-Helmed Rent, New Musical Wild Child, More Set for Laguna Playhouse 2026-2027 Season by Meg Masseron

The acclaimed Southern Californian theatre will offer a world premiere musical in partnership with the Breath Project this fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:44AM[SHARE]

Ngozi Anyanwu Will Star in Her The Monsters at La Jolla Playhouse by Meg Masseron

Tamilla Woodard is directing the work as a co-production with Berkeley Repertory Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:39AM[SHARE]

Shifters Will Make North American Premiere at Cherry Lane Theatre by Meg Masseron

Olivier Award nominated writer Benedict Lombe's play had a critically acclaimed debut across the pond in 2024.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:35AM[SHARE]

Thursday, May 7, 2026

Music Theatre International Releases Trolls Jr. For Licensing by Meg Masseron

The hit DreamWorks animated film has been adapted by Joriah Kwamé and Krista Knight.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:50AM[SHARE]

Music Director Tim Weil Will Lead Making Rent Celebration at the Laurie Beechman by Meg Masseron

The behind-the-scenes evening will detail the making of Jonathan Larson's groundbreaking musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:45AM[SHARE]

Gracie Lawrence, Jasmine Forsberg, Aubrey Matalon Will Lead The Hello Girls NYC Concert Reading Presentation by Meg Masseron

The musical follows five fearless young women who cross an ocean to operate military switchboards on the front lines of WWI.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:38AM[SHARE]

Wesleyan University Names Theatre for Lin-Manuel Miranda by Meg Masseron

The new venue will feature an experimental black box space with state-of-the-art production equipment.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:32AM[SHARE]

Olivia Holt Will Join Just in Time on Broadway by Meg Masseron

Holt will succeed The Pitt star Isa Briones in the role of Connie Francis.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:29AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Complete Casting Revealed Caryl Churchill’s Cloud 9 at London's National by Meg Masseron

Dominic Cook will direct Churchill's landmark play, running this fall and winter.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:29AM[SHARE]

Monday, May 4, 2026

Paul Tazewell, David Korins, Beowulf Boritt, More Will Participate in Black Theatre United's 2026 Design Expo by Meg Masseron

The event will offer panel discussions, design demonstrations, an expanded portfolio review, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:59AM[SHARE]

La Jolla Playhouse Reveals Lineup For 2026 DNA New Works Series by Meg Masseron

The program offers playwrights and directors the opportunity to develop a script and stage a public reading.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:28AM[SHARE]

Olympic Champions Alysa Liu, Amber Glenn, Ilia Malinin, More Gather at & Juliet by Meg Masseron

The athletes celebrated fellow Olympian Laurie Hernandez, making her Broadway debut.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:15AM[SHARE]

Friday, May 1, 2026

Casting Revealed for The Loved Ones at Irish Rep by Meg Masseron

Nicola Murphy Dubey will direct Erica Murray's play set in a remote farmhouse in West Clare.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM[SHARE]

& Juliet Will Host 'It's Gonna Be May' Celebration With Fan Nights, Joey Fatone-Hosted Sing-Along Performance, More by Meg Masseron

Named after the beloved NYSNC song from the jukebox musical, several special opportunities will be offered throughout the month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM[SHARE]

Thursday, April 30, 2026

Video: 'We Don't Talk About Bruno' From Encanto Re-Animated With American Sign Language For Disney and Deaf West Theatre Partnership by Meg Masseron

The California theatre company carefully reimagined and choreographed lyrics into ASL.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:37AM[SHARE]

Flying Over Sunset Released for Licensing by Music Theatre International by Meg Masseron

The 2021 Broadway musical features lyrics by Michael Korie, music by Tom Kitt, and a book by James Lapine.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:25AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

The Civilians Will Honor Sam Pinkleton at 25th Anniversary Spring Benefit by Meg Masseron

The Tony–winning director is currently helming The Rocky Horror Show at Studio 54 and Cole Escola's Oh, Mary! on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:52AM[SHARE]

2026 Black Women on Broadway Awards Will Honor Debra Martin Chase, Whitney White, More by Meg Masseron

Since its inception in 2019, the group's goal has been to celebrate the accomplishments of Black women who work in theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:25AM[SHARE]

Monday, April 27, 2026

Important: Derek Klena Performs Disney Medley With Aladdin's Michael James Scott and the Savannah Bananas by Meg Masseron

Whether you're a theatre lover or sports fan, this is the Monday pick-me-up you've been needing.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:59AM[SHARE]

André De Shields and Rachel Chavkin Reunite for New Greek God Musical, Live From Mount Olympus by Meg Masseron

The musical podcast will also feature Ato Blankson-Wood and Kimberly Marable.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM[SHARE]

Saturday, April 25, 2026

Reviews: What Do the Critics Think of Joe Turner's Come and Gone on Broadway? by Meg Masseron

The August Wilson classic is back on Broadway at the Barrymore, starring Taraji P. Henson and Cedric the Entertainer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:03PM[SHARE]

Friday, April 24, 2026

Lineup and Casting Revealed for Summerworks Festival of New Plays by Meg Masseron

Off-Broadway theatre company Clubbed Thumb will present three new plays as part of the annual festival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:31AM[SHARE]

Thursday, April 23, 2026

Paul Giamatti, Tatiana Maslany, John Turturro Will Lead A.R.T. Rhinoceros by Meg Masseron

Tony winner Diane Paulus will direct the adaptation based on Derek Prouse’s seminal translation of Eugène Ionesco’s landmark play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:59AM[SHARE]

See Keala Settle, Susan Egan, Mary Kate Morrissey, More Perform in Broadway Hits Live Concert in Taiwan by Meg Masseron

The special concert included selections from stage hits, film favorites, and a beloved Disney musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:38AM[SHARE]

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