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Monday, August 25, 2025

Michael Shannon, Paul Sparks, Marylouise Burke to Celebrate Cherry Lane Theatre Reopening With True West Reading by Diep Tran

The Off-Broadway theatre will reopen its doors with a week of one-night only events.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24PM

New York Educators Can Now Show Broadway Archives From the New York City Public Library In Their Classrooms by Diep Tran

The videos from the historic collection could only be viewed at the library—until now.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM

Kennedy Center Fires Dance Programming Team, Including Longtime Director by Diep Tran

Director of Dance Programming Jane Raleigh and two other staff members were abruptly let go.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM
Thursday, August 14, 2025

Broadway Theatres Light Up With Custom Marquees Opposing Times Square Casino by Diep Tran

Caesars Palace Times Square wants to build a casino in the Theatre District, and many in the industry are not pleased.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Sara Bareilles Gave Renée Elise Goldsberry a Song for Her Solo Album by Diep Tran

Who I Really Am is offering a personal look at the Tony winner, and a new version of "Satisfied."

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM
Monday, August 11, 2025

2,400 Artists Sign Letter Decrying Maybe Happy Ending Casting Decision by Diep Tran

The letter was penned by Tony winner B.D. Wong and signed by a number of other Tony winners.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM
Saturday, August 9, 2025

5 Broadway and Off-Broadway Shows to Catch Before They Close by Diep Tran

From a musical revival to exciting new plays, these shows are worth rushing to the theatre for one last look.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48AM
Friday, August 8, 2025

Reviews Are Out for Ava, Starring Downton Abbey's Elizabeth McGovern by Diep Tran

The show, also written by McGovern, runs at New York City Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:48PM

Get a 1st Look at Totoro the Puppet in the West End by Diep Tran

The London production of My Neighbour Totoro has released a first look at the gentle giant.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:48PM
Thursday, August 7, 2025

How to Get Tickets to Free Shakespeare in the Park in New York City by Diep Tran

Wondering how to get Twelfth Night tickets? There are many options.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:12PM
Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Video: Cast of Dave Malloy's Octet at Hudson Valley Shakespeare Perform 'The Forest' by Diep Tran

The a cappella musical about Internet addiction begins performances August 11.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM

Disney to Re-Release Hamilton Film With New Footage, Special Screening by Diep Tran

Learn how to get tickets to a screening of the film in New York.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:42PM

Wicked: For Good Releases New Footage and Photos by Diep Tran

The second of the two-part Wicked films will be released in movie theatres November 21.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:42PM

Sandra Oh and Daphne Rubin-Vega Have a New York Summer by Diep Tran

The two are playing companions Olivia and Maria in Twelfth Night at Shakespeare in the Park.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

Betty Boop, John Proctor Is the Villain, Audra McDonald Win Las Culturistas Culture Awards by Diep Tran

Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers celebrated the best in this year's culture at The Orpheum Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM

Jacob's Pillow Cancels 2025 Summer Season Following Tragic Death of Employee by Diep Tran

A workplace accident took place at the dance venue in the Berkshires in Massachusetts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM

Wendell Pierce Expresses Support for Proposed Times Square Casino by Diep Tran

Caesars Palace Times Square is currently bidding to build a casino next to The Lion King.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:18AM
Tuesday, August 5, 2025

Christopher Jackson Looks Back on the Impact of Hamilton and What He's Looking Forward to at 50 by Diep Tran

After a decade away from the stage, the original George Washington is back on Broadway in Hell's Kitchen, while writing a musical of his own.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:12PM
Monday, August 4, 2025

Listen: 'Roastmaster General' Jeff Ross Takes the Playbill Podcast for the Ride by Diep Tran

The comedian makes his Broadway debut in Take a Banana for the Ride.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:24PM
Sunday, August 3, 2025

Photos: Cynthia Erivo, Adam Lambert, Phillipa Soo, More in Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl by Diep Tran

The concert led by Cynthia Erivo and Adam Lambert continues through August 3.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:36PM
Saturday, August 2, 2025

Josh Gad Tests Negative for COVID. Will Perform in Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl by Diep Tran

The concert led by Cynthia Erivo and Adam Lambert continues through August 3.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:24PM
Thursday, July 31, 2025

Maybe Happy Ending Creators Respond to Casting Controversy by Diep Tran

The decision to replace Darren Criss with Andrew Barth Feldman has been widely criticized.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM
Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Josh Gad Withdraws From Jesus Christ Superstar Hollywood Bowl Concert Due to COVID by Diep Tran

The concert, to be led by Cynthia Erivo and Adam Lambert, is scheduled for August 1–3.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:24PM

Tony-Winning Advocacy Organization AAPAC Decries Maybe Happy Ending Casting Decision by Diep Tran

After the musical announced it would replace actor Darren Criss with Andrew Barth Feldman, Broadway's Asian American artist community are speaking out.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:12PM

Hamilton Associate Director Patrick Vassel Has Seen the Show 'Thousands' of Times. Here's How He Keeps Things Exciting by Diep Tran

He's been with Lin-Manuel Miranda's musical since a 2014 workshop, and is in charge of bringing every new performer up to speed.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

Beth Leavel and Jessie Mueller to Lead The Rink Benefit Concert by Diep Tran

The one-night-only event will benefit Off-Broadway's Classic Stage Company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM
Monday, July 28, 2025

Conrad Ricamora Launches Scholarship Fund for Asian Actors Following Maybe Happy Ending Casting Controversy by Diep Tran

The announcement of Andrew Barth Feldman as the musical's new lead has led to outcry from Broadway's Asian American actors.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM
Saturday, July 26, 2025

5 Broadway and Off-Broadway Shows That Also Offer a History Lesson by Diep Tran

You've probably seen Hamilton. Here are some other shows for an educational and entertaining evening.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM
Thursday, July 24, 2025

Animated Musical Series Helluva Boss to Release Soundtrack; Listen to Bryce Pinkham Perform 'You Will Be Okay' by Diep Tran

The series, along with its sister show Hazbin Hotel, boasts many Broadway voices in its cast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:42PM

Under the Radar Festival Announces 2026 Programming by Diep Tran

The annual festival for experimental theatre will take place January 7–25, 2026.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

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