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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

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

House Republicans Want to Rename Kennedy Center Opera House for Melania Trump by Diep Tran

The renaming is part of a proposed appropriations bill, which also includes cuts to the National Endowment for the Arts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:32PM

From Meryl Streep to James Earl Jones to Anne Hathaway: The Many Times Celebrities Starred in Shakespeare in the Park by Diep Tran

The upcoming production of Twelfth Night is the latest in a long line of star-studded productions.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM

Monday, July 21, 2025

Romeo and Juliet, But at the Zoo and With Animal Puppets by Diep Tran

St. Louis Shakespeare Festival has partnered with the St. Louis Zoo and the puppet designer for Lion King to create some star-crossed creatures.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:03PM

Eisa Davis to Premiere The Essentialisn't at HERE Arts Center by Diep Tran

The theatre's new artistic directors have announced their first season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM

Friday, July 18, 2025

Sadie Sink to Executive Produce John Proctor is the Villain Movie by Diep Tran

Tina Fey and Marc Platt will also produce the film version of the hit Kimberly Belflower play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:36PM

Sunset Blvd. Closes This Weekend; Look Back on Its Now-Iconic 2nd Act Walk by Diep Tran

The walk, which has been going on through wind and rain and during Broadway Barks, has captivated the internet.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Just in Time to Release Cast Album; Listen to Two Tracks Featuring Jonathan Groff by Diep Tran

The Broadway musical about the life of Bobby Darin is currently running.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48AM

Thursday, July 17, 2025

Photos: See Lupita Nyong'o, Sandra Oh, Peter Dinklage, More in Rehearsal for Twelfth Night by Diep Tran

The star-studded Free Shakespeare in the Park production will begin performances in August.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:03PM

Video: Gracie Lawrence Pays Tribute to the Late Connie Francis and Sings an Emotional 'Who's Sorry Now' by Diep Tran

Lawrence currently plays Francis in the Broadway musical Just in Time.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:48PM

Carmen Cusack and Nik Walker to Lead Bull Durham Musical at Paper Mill Playhouse by Diep Tran

The two starred in a previous version of the Broadway-hopeful musical in North Carolina.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:40PM

Nicole Scherzinger, Shoshana Bean, Cheyenne Jackson to Headline Carnegie Hall Concerts by Diep Tran

The Manhattan venue has announced its roster for 2025–2026.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM

Cherry Lane Theatre to Officially Reopen in September by Diep Tran

The longtime Off-Broadway theatre was acquired by film studio A24 in 2022 and has been closed for renovations since.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

The Public Theater Reopens the Delacorte Theater, With Sandra Oh, Peter Dinklage, Jesse Tyler Ferguson Delivering Shakespeare by Diep Tran

After a two-year closure, the home for Shakespeare in the Park is officially renovated and ready.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:54PM

Jean Smart, Michael Urie, Cynthia Erivo, Jake Gyllenhaal, More Nominated for 2025 Emmy Awards by Diep Tran

The 77th Emmy Awards ceremony will take place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:36PM

Friday, July 11, 2025

In Viola’s Room, Punchdrunk’s Sleep No More Follow Up, Only 6 People Are Let In at a Time by Diep Tran

The pioneer of immersive theatre is now focusing on intimacy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:48AM

Thursday, July 10, 2025

Reviews Are Out for the Heathers Off-Broadway Revival by Diep Tran

What's your damage? Read what critics have to say.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:44PM

PBS to Broadcast Twelfth Night Starring Peter Dinklage, Lupita Nyong'o, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Sandra Oh by Diep Tran

If you can't get a free ticket to the Shakespeare in the Park production, you can watch the play at home.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:48PM

Tuesday, July 8, 2025