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Thursday, November 16, 2017

From Company to A Chorus Line: A Look Back at Donna McKechnie on the Stage by Hannah Vine

A photographic look at the Tony winner’s stage highlights.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:19PM

See Lin-Manuel Miranda, Steven Levenson, Stephen Karam, and More at the Nova Ball XX17 by Hannah Vine

The November 13 event was a benefit for the Off-Broadway Ars Nova troupe.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:45AM

Take a Look Inside the Opening Night of John Leguizamo’s Latin History for Morons by Hannah Vine

Leguizamo’s solo show officially opened November 15 at Studio 54.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM
Wednesday, November 15, 2017

An Exclusive First Look at Donna: The Donna Summer Musical by Hannah Vine

The new musical charts the life of the Queen of Disco, told through the dramatic lens of her final concert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:25PM

Step Inside Broadway’s John Golden Theatre by Hannah Vine

Inside the Theatre, the photo feature series that documents Broadway’s historic playhouses, continues with the John Golden.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:21PM

Go Behind the Scenes of The National Theatre’s Follies by Hannah Vine

A backstage look at the London production, set to screen in movie theatres internationally beginning November 16.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:51AM

Inside the Opening Night of Anna Ziegler’s Actually by Hannah Vine

The new Off-Broadway drama at Manhattan Theatre Club explores themes of race, truth, and sexual consent on a college campus.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:52AM
Tuesday, November 14, 2017

A First Look at School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play by Hannah Vine

The world premiere from Jocelyn Bioh, directed by Tony Award winner Rebecca Taichman, will open Off-Broadway November 16.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:57PM

Check Out the Return Engagement of The Wolves at Lincoln Center Theater by Hannah Vine

Sarah DeLappe’s award-winning play began performances November 1 at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:05PM

A Look at the Original Cast Of Chicago by Hannah Vine

In celebration of the show’s 21st anniversary on Broadway, we take a look at the original cast in 1996 and on their 20-year reunion last year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12PM

See Cynthia Erivo, Anne Hathaway, Andrew Garfield, and More at the Children’s Monologues Benefit by Hannah Vine

The November 13 event also featured Jason Alexander, Audra McDonald, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and Susan Sarandon.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:52AM
Monday, November 13, 2017

Get a First Look at Once on This Island on Broadway by Hannah Vine

The Tony-nominated musical is back on Broadway, starring Lea Salonga, Alex Newell, and Hailey Kilgore.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:44PM

See Jason Robert Brown and Adam Rapp Celebrate Marsha Norman at the NYMF Gala by Hannah Vine

The November 12 event took place at the Edison Ballroom in NYC.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:47PM

As Jake Shears Prepares to Make His Broadway Debut, Look Back at Tales of the City by Hannah Vine

The Scissor Sisters’ frontman, who will make his Broadway debut in Kinky Boots in January, co-wrote the score for the 2011 ACT production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:31AM

First Look at Jason Mraz as Dr. Pomatter in Waitress on Broadway by Hannah Vine

Take a look at the Grammy winner, who took on the role of Jenna’s doctor (and love interest) November 3.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:34AM

Do You Know All the Mufasas and Simbas of Broadway’s The Lion King? by Hannah Vine

A look back at the actors who have played the father-son duo as the show celebrates its 20th Anniversary on Broadway November 13.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Sunday, November 12, 2017

Celebrate Megan Mullally’s Birthday With a Photo Retrospective by Hannah Vine

A look at the Will & Grace star’s stage and screen career.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

A Look at 23 Revivals That Ran Longer Than Their Original Productions by Hannah Vine

These shows all fared better on Broadway the second time around.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Saturday, November 11, 2017

Spend a Two-Show Day With the Cast of Stuffed by Hannah Vine

The ladies of Stuffed show us what it’s like to do double duty at the Westside Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, November 10, 2017

Follow Sharone Sayegh Through The Band’s Visit Opening Night by Hannah Vine

Get an insider view of a Broadway opening night—from pre-show and backstage, to the celebrations.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:35PM

A First Look at Ann Harada and Justin Guarini in The New World at Bucks County by Hannah Vine

The musical rom-com re-imagines a meeting between Native Americans and Pilgrims in 1620.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:07AM

Inside The Band’s Visit Opening Night on Broadway by Hannah Vine

David Yazbek and Itamar Moses’ new musical celebrated its Broadway premiere at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre November 9.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:09AM
Thursday, November 9, 2017

A Look at New York City Ballet’s The Nutcracker by Hannah Vine

The production will return to Lincoln Center November 24–December 31.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:41PM

Inside Rehearsals for Brigadoon With Kelli O’Hara, Patrick Wilson, Stephanie J. Block, and More by Hannah Vine

A sneak peek at the New York City Center show ahead of its limited engagement.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:20PM

Take a Look at the Opening Night of What We’re Up Against With Skylar Astin and Krysta Rodriguez by Hannah Vine

Theresa Rebeck’s dark comedy of gender politics opened Off-Broadway November 8.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:02PM

See Wicked Costars Reunite On the Broadway Stage in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical by Hannah Vine

Former Wicked witches Laurel Harris and Kara Lindsay, shared the stage again as Carole King and Cynthia Weil.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:31PM

Check Out the Opening Night of Office Hour at the Public Theater by Hannah Vine

Julia Cho’s new drama celebrated its Off-Broadway opening November 8.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:15PM

An Exclusive First Look at Matthew Broderick and Maya Rudolph in A Christmas Story Live by Hannah Vine

Rehearsals are now underway for the December 17 live broadcast on Fox.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM

See Tyne Daly Take the Stage in Chasing Mem’ries: A Different Kind of Musical by Hannah Vine

Take a look at the world-premiere production at The Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:01AM
Wednesday, November 8, 2017

Clive Owen, Julie Taymor, Max von Essen, and More Come Out For Bond 45’s Opening by Hannah Vine

The newly reopened restaurant held the special cocktail celebration November 6.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:25PM

All that Chat

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
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