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Sunday, March 4, 2018

13 Shows That Merged Science Fiction With Musical Theatre by Hannah Vine

From Rocky Horror to Spider-Man, all of these shows brought sci-fi to the stage in musical form.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

14 Shows That Merged Science Fiction With Musical Theatre by Hannah Vine

From Rocky Horror to Spider-Man, all of these shows brought sci-fi to the stage in musical form.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Saturday, March 3, 2018

Look Back at John Lithgow, Sherie Rene Scott, and Norbert Leo Butz in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels by Hannah Vine

The show opened March 3, 2005, at the Imperial Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, March 2, 2018

Inside the Opening Night of Amy and the Orphans Off-Broadway by Hannah Vine

American Horror Story star Jamie Brewer, Debra Monk, and Mark Blum star in the Roundabout Theatre Company production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:21PM

See Chris Evans, Michael Cera, and the Cast of Lobby Hero Take Their First Broadway Bow by Hannah Vine

Bel Powley and Brian Tyree Henry also star in Kenneth Lonergan’s drama at the newly restored Hayes theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:40AM
Thursday, March 1, 2018

Look Through These Rarely Seen Photos of The Fantasticks by Hannah Vine

Harvey Schmidt, who earned his shining spot in theatre history as composer of the longest-running musical ever, The Fantasticks, died February 28 at age 88.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:32PM

First Look at Thom Sesma and Sally Ann Triplett in Off-Broadway’s Immersive Sweeney Todd by Hannah Vine

The actors succeeded Hugh Panaro and Carolee Carmello February 27.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:57AM

Look Back at 39 Years of Sweeney Todd by Hannah Vine

Look through the many faces of Sweeney Todd, Mrs. Lovett, and the other Fleet Street residents.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:23AM

See Anna, Elsa, and the Cast of Frozen on Broadway Come to Life in New Portraits by Hannah Vine

Performances began at the St. James Theatre February 22.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM

See Bernadette Peters Celebrate Her Birthday Onstage at Broadway’s Hello, Dolly! by Hannah Vine

The Tony-winning actor celebrated her birthday February 28.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:29AM

Watch Bernadette Peters Celebrate Her Birthday Onstage at Broadway’s Hello, Dolly! by Hannah Vine

The Tony-winning actor celebrated her birthday February 28.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:29AM
Wednesday, February 28, 2018

Get a First Look at Taylor Trensch in Dear Evan Hansen by Hannah Vine

The Hello, Dolly! star officially stepped into the title role in the Tony-winning Broadway musical February 6.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

Harry Connick Jr., Kate Shindle, J. Harrison Ghee, and the Cast of The Sting Musical Meet the Press by Hannah Vine

Previews begin March 29 at New Jersey’s Paper Mill Playhouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:04PM

A Look at the Opening Night of The Amateurs at Vineyard Theatre by Hannah Vine

The world-premiere production of Jordan Harrison’s new play officially opened Off-Broadway February 27.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:00PM

Look Back at Seth Rudetsky's Disaster! on Broadway by Hannah Vine

The Sirius XM host and Playbill correspondent celebrates his birthday February 28.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:28PM

See Melissa Errico Sing Sondheim at Crazy Coqs at Live at Zédel by Hannah Vine

The Tony-nominated star of Amour and Passion performed a London concert series February 22–26.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:09AM
Tuesday, February 27, 2018

Check Out Photos of the First U.K. Tour of This House by Hannah Vine

The tour began performances February 23 at West Yorkshire Playhouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:07PM

Inside the Roundabout Gala Honoring Jessica Lange by Hannah Vine

The event, featuring a performance by Kristin Chenoweth, took place February 26 at the Ziegfeld Ballroom.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:17AM

Look Back at Elizabeth Taylor on Broadway by Hannah Vine

The late Academy Award-winning movie star and icon was born February 27, 1932.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Monday, February 26, 2018

Check Out the New Pretty Woman Marquee Lighting Up Broadway by Hannah Vine

The show will begin performances July 20, 2018 at the Nederlander Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:28PM

First Look at the Off-Broadway Debut of A Letter to Harvey Milk by Hannah Vine

The musical, playing Theatre Row’s Acorn Theatre, deals with issues of friendship, grief, and self-acceptance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:13AM

Friends! The Musical Parody Celebrates 100 Performances Off-Broadway by Hannah Vine

The show, inspired by the hit sitcom, now has tickets available through September 2.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM
Sunday, February 25, 2018

Look Back at the Original Broadway Production of A Little Night Music by Hannah Vine

The show hits its 65th anniversary, opening at the Shubert Theatre February 25, 1973.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Getting Into Character With Aladdin’s Iago by Hannah Vine

Follow Don Darryl Rivera through his pre-show rituals as he gets ready to step out onto the New Amsterdam stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

17 Buzzed-About Musicals That Have Yet to Play Broadway by Hannah Vine

All of these shows, many of which even developed cult followings, never made the jump to the Great White Way.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Saturday, February 24, 2018

Spend a Two-Show Day at SpongeBob SquarePants on Broadway by Hannah Vine

Stephanie Hsu shows us what it’s like to do a double-duty day at the Palace Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, February 23, 2018

First Look at Joshua Harmon’s Admissions at Lincoln Center Theater by Hannah Vine

The Significant Other playwright returns Off-Broadway with a new play about the ideals and contradictions of liberal white America.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:22PM

See the Cast of Disney’s Frozen Take Their First Broadway Bow by Hannah Vine

Caissie Levy and Patti Murin took center stage as Elsa and Anna at the St. James Theatre February 22.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:56AM

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
TBA: Titanic