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Friday, April 18, 2025

In The Last Five Years and Macbeth in Stride, Whitney White Is Wondering If Women Can Have It All by Diep Tran

The director-performer has overseen four shows this season, many of them about love and ambition, while balancing family.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:54PM

Michelle Williams Finally Meets Michelle Williams by Diep Tran

The two actors, who are frequently mixed up, finally met at Death Becomes Her.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:54PM
Thursday, April 17, 2025

Isa Briones and AnnaSophia Robb Join Cast of All Nighter by Diep Tran

They are taking over for Havana Rose Liu and Kristine Froseth, who are departing April 25.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:31PM
Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Reviews Are Out for John Proctor Is the Villain, Starring Sadie Sink by Diep Tran

The play by Kimberly Belflower opened on Broadway at the Booth Theatre April 14.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Monday, April 14, 2025

5 Reasons to See John Proctor Is the Villain on Broadway by Diep Tran

Sadie Sink leads an impressive cast in the new Kimberly Belflower dramedy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:59PM

Can the Sailor Moon Musical Go to Broadway? Its Creators Hope So by Diep Tran

Plus, meet the actors who are playing the iconic characters in the new musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM
Friday, April 11, 2025

5 Places to See on the Danube During Playbill's Broadway from Bulgaria to Budapest Cruise by Diep Tran

In 2026, Playbill will take guests and Broadway stars from Romania to Budapest.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:32PM
Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Jasmine Amy Rogers Blew Her 1st Boop! Audition. Here's How She Redeemed Herself by Diep Tran

The 25-year-old is making her Broadway debut, with critics hailing her as a star.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:12PM
Monday, April 7, 2025

Read the Reviews for BOOP! The Musical on Broadway by Diep Tran

The production opened April 5 at the Broadhurst Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:48PM
Sunday, April 6, 2025

Reviews Are Out For The Last Five Years on Broadway Starring Nick Jonas and Adrienne Warren by Diep Tran

The Jason Robert Brown musical opened its long-awaited Broadway run April 6.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:59PM
Friday, April 4, 2025

In Just in Time, Jonathan Groff Wants to Get Up Close and Personal With Audiences by Diep Tran

The Tony winner will dance with audience members and interact with them in his newest musical. Bobby Darin would be proud.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM
Thursday, April 3, 2025

LaChanze Wants Alice Childress to Be Produced as Much as August Wilson, That Is Why She's Directing Wine in the Wilderness by Diep Tran

Says the Tony winner: "I want all of Alice Childress' work done in some form or fashion."

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:23AM
Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Drag, Three Houses, Our Class Lead Lucille Lortel Nominations; Read the Full List Here by Diep Tran

The Lucille Lortel Awards, honoring Off-Broadway theatre, will be held May 4.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:10PM
Monday, March 31, 2025

Read the Reviews of Glengarry Glen Ross Starring Kieran Culkin by Diep Tran

Bill Burr and Bob Odenkirk stars in the David Mamet play, which opened March 31 at the Palace Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54PM

At Brooklyn Children's Theatre, the Arts Are Accessible and Affordable to Everyone by Diep Tran

For 21 years, this company has taught over 10,000 Brooklyn students, many of them low-income and BIPOC.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:54PM

Actors of Cancelled Kennedy Center Musical Finn Performs With Rock Band Guster by Diep Tran

Finn was cancelled following Trump's takeover of the Washington, D.C. organization.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:54PM
Friday, March 28, 2025

Cynthia Erivo, Lempicka, Oh, Mary! Win GLAAD Media Awards by Diep Tran

The ceremony, hosted by Michael Urie, was held March 27 in Los Angeles.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:54PM
Thursday, March 27, 2025

It Takes Two: Caroline Aaron and Matt Doyle on the Importance of Chemistry in Conversations With Mother by Diep Tran

The two share the stage almost the entire time, requiring them to trust in themselves and each other.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:54PM
Friday, March 21, 2025

Listen to Keri René Fuller, Luke Islam, More Perform a Song From Last Bimbo of the Apocalypse by Diep Tran

The new Off-Broadway musical is written by Michael Breslin and Patrick Foley and will premiere in May.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:59PM
Wednesday, March 19, 2025

We Had a World Is the 'Best Part' Joanna Gleason's Gotten to Play in a Long Time by Diep Tran

Plus, how her film The Grotto is based on her experience in Broadway's Nick & Nora.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:54PM
Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Still Hurting: Look Back on the Original Productions of The Last Five Years by Diep Tran

Jason Robert Brown's musical may be getting its Broadway debut now, but it's been beloved for over two decades.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:03PM
Friday, March 14, 2025

Phylicia Rashad and Branden Jacobs-Jenkins Collaborate to Find Purpose by Diep Tran

The new Broadway play explores how one generation of Black leaders can pass the baton to the next.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:03PM
Wednesday, March 12, 2025

'Most Famous Musicals Are Bad Ideas': Director David Cromer Reflects on His Busy Season and the State of the Theatre by Diep Tran

The Tony winner is overseeing George Clooney in Good Night, and Good Luck and the scrappy Dead Outlaw back-to-back on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36PM
Monday, March 10, 2025

Drag Artists Hold Protest at the Kennedy Center by Diep Tran

The march and rally was in response to Trump's takeover of the Kennedy Center and his vow to ban drag shows.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:36PM
Friday, March 7, 2025

Natalie Venetia Belcon and Isa Antonetti Invite You to 'Feel the Music' in Buena Vista Social Club by Diep Tran

The score of this new musical is entirely in Spanish. But don't worry, says its stars, you'll understand it.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:54PM
Thursday, March 6, 2025

Public Theater, New York Theatre Workshop, More Speak Up Against Trump's Anti-DEI Measures by Diep Tran

As the National Endowment for the Arts restricts funding for organizations that fund DEI programs, the theatres reaffirm their commitment to diversity.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM
Tuesday, March 4, 2025

5 Reasons to See Six on Broadway by Diep Tran

Are you a history buff who loves pop songs? This is the show for you.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:48PM
Friday, February 28, 2025

In 2021–22 Broadway Season, Black Actors Saw Large Increase in Representation While Other POC Groups Saw Decrease by Diep Tran

Tony Award-winning organization AAPAC has released its latest visibility report.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:06PM

After Almost a Decade Away From the Stage, Lily Rabe and Hamish Linklater Are Back in Ghosts by Diep Tran

The married pair on balancing children with acting.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM
Thursday, February 27, 2025

Photos: See Darren Aronofsky, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Steven Pasquale More at the Opening Night of Grangeville Off Broadway by Diep Tran

The new Samuel D. Hunter play starring Paul Sparks and Brian J. Smith is currently running at Signature Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:24PM
Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Reviews Are Out for Curse of the Starving Class Starring Christian Slater by Diep Tran

The play, currently running Off-Broadway, co-stars Calista Flockhart and Cooper Hoffman.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM

All that Chat

2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Nov 17, 2024: Elf - Marquis Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre