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Sunday, December 20, 2020

Celebrate the Holidays With These Wintertime Favorite Shows by Dan Meyer

Check out photos from A Christmas Carol, Elf, Annie, The Nutcracker, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, December 18, 2020

Watch 11 Drag Queens Pay Homage to Meryl Streep’s Career With an Epic Lip Sync to ‘It’s Not About Me’ From The Prom by Dan Meyer

Manila Luzon, Monique Heart, Kim Chi, and more star in “Night of 1000 Meryls.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:23PM

Mary Poppins Eyes New London Reopening Date by Dan Meyer

The revival of the Disney and Cameron Mackintosh musical opened in 2019.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:59AM

London's Mary Poppins and Hamilton Eye New May Reopening Dates by Dan Meyer

Both productions hail from mega-producer Cameron Mackintosh, a vocal proponent of getting theatres to re-open at full capacity.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:59AM

Watch Ariana DeBose, Lillias White, and Skye Dakota Turner Sing ‘Make Them Hear You’ From Ragtime for Georgia Runoffs by Dan Meyer

The stars were joined by a virtual Broadway choir in a video effort to get out the vote.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:10AM

Disney+’s Dance Docuseries On Pointe Begins Streaming December 18 by Dan Meyer

Young students pursue their dreams at the School of American Ballet as they prepare for The Nutcracker and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, Starring Viola Davis and Chadwick Boseman, Debuts on Netflix December 18 by Dan Meyer

The screen adaptation of August Wilson's play is penned by Ruben Santiago-Hudson.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Stage Door (Virtually) With the Cast of Company December 18 by Dan Meyer

Playbill Social Selects and Broadway Roulette present a virtual hangout for theatre fans of all ages.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, December 17, 2020

Original Video Creators Tapped to Provide Music for Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical; Lucy Moss to Direct by Dan Meyer

Danny Bernstein, Daniel Mertzlufft, and Gabbi Bolt are among those whose pieces are included.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:43PM

Musical Web Series Featuring West End Favorites Will Launch in North America by Dan Meyer

Playbill will release episode spotlights with behind-the-scenes videos and interviews with stars like Jenna Russell and Aisha Jawando.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:11AM

Watch the Music Video for ‘Someday at Christmas’ With the Fates of Hadestown by Dan Meyer

Plus, a Q&A with Yvette Gonzalez-Nacer, Jewelle Blackman, and Kay Trinidad about their holiday album.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM
Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Watch Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman in the Upcoming Musical Iceboy! by Dan Meyer

The Pasadena Playhouse sneak peek also features Laura Bell Bundy and Adam Devine.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:38PM

Watch Laura Osnes Sing 'What's The Use of Wond'rin'?' From Carousel on R&H Goes Pop!–At Home by Dan Meyer

The Tony nominee has hosted the series throughout the year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:50PM

WATCH: Wild Mountain Thyme's Emily Blunt and Jamie Dornan Talk the ‘Barbra Streisand Special,’ Jamie’s (Fake?) One-Man Musical, More by Dan Meyer

Plus, Jon Hamm discusses farming and the new film adaptation of John Patrick Shanley’s play Outside Mullingar.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:56AM

Sign Up for Playbill's Trivia Night With The ShowBiz Quiz by Dan Meyer

Put your stage smarts to the test in this virtual, interactive Broadway trivia night—with prizes!

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM

Everybody’s Talking About Jamie Film Adaptation Delays Release Again by Dan Meyer

The movie was scheduled to arrive February 26, 2021.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:34AM
Tuesday, December 15, 2020

Roundabout Theatre Company, Playwrights Horizons, National Black Theatre, More Among NYC Grant Recipients for 2021 by Dan Meyer

The Cultural Development Fund awarded $47.1 million to over 1,000 NYC non-profits.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:20PM

Matthew Broderick, Kerry Butler, Daniel Dae Kim, More Set for Year-End The 24 Hour Plays: Viral Monologues December 15 by Dan Meyer

The stars will perform pieces by Will Arbery, Roger Q Mason, and others.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:59AM

Karen Olivo, Ramin Karimloo, Carolee Carmello, More Star in Home For the Holidays December 15 by Dan Meyer

Jelani Remy hosts the Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS streaming benefit, sponsored by Cadillac.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM
Monday, December 14, 2020

5 Ways Giving Voice Shines a Light on the Future of Performance by Dan Meyer

The August Wilson Monologues Competition documentary follows several students as they compete for a spot to perform on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:18PM

Dramatists Guild Foundation Will Present Write in the Dark to Support COVID-19 Relief Efforts by Dan Meyer

The evening will feature appearances by Michael R. Jackson, Heidi Schreck, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Stephen Sondheim, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:46PM

The Prom Stars Ariana DeBose and Jo Ellen Pellman Launch Unruly Hearts Initiative by Dan Meyer

The resource provides lifelines to LGBTQ+ youth and offers audiences a list of organizations to consider supporting.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:11AM

The Muny Announces 2021 Season Dates for Sweeney Todd, Smokey Joe’s Cafe, More by Dan Meyer

The St. Louis outdoor venue’s 2020 plans were pushed to next year due to the pandemic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:39AM
Saturday, December 12, 2020

WATCH: The Prom's Creators Discuss the Broadway Musical's Stage-to-Screen Journey by Dan Meyer

The musical's creators—Chad Beguelin, Bob Martin, and Matthew Sklar—give us an inside look at the stage-to-screen adaptation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, December 11, 2020

Broadway Couples to Perform in Lincoln’s Driven to Give Initiative by Dan Meyer

Patti Murin and Colin Donnell and Matt DeAngelis and Christine Dwyer will raise money for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS’ COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Fund.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:16PM

All of the Newly Announced Disney Movies and TV Shows to Excite Theatre Fans by Dan Meyer

Amy Adams, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Whoopi Goldberg, and more are attached to new projects from the entertainment giant.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:26AM

Places, Everybody! December 13 Is the Final Day for Guaranteed Christmas Delivery From Playbill Store by Dan Meyer

Finish up your holiday shopping with gifts from Hamilton, Disney on Broadway, and Broadway Cares.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:49AM

The Prom Movie Arrives on Netflix December 11 by Dan Meyer

The film adaptation of the musical stars Meryl Streep, James Corden, Nicole Kidman, Jo Ellen Pellman, Andrew Rannells, Kerry Washington, Ariana DeBose, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:00AM

High School Musical: The Musical: The Holiday Special Debuts December 11 on Disney+ by Dan Meyer

The festive special features cast members Olivia Rodrigo, Joshua Bassett, Matt Cornett, Sofia Wylie, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic