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Tuesday, November 15, 2016

Inside the Theater Hall of Fame’s 46th Annual Ceremony by Joe Gambino

The Theater Hall of Fame welcomed Brian Stokes Mitchell, Phylicia Rashad, Marsha Norman, Glenn Close, Paul Libin, Tim Rice, Joe Masteroff and Catherin Zuber.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:59AM
Saturday, October 29, 2016

What’s It Like to Play Molly Ringwald’s Daughter? by Joe Gambino

Actor Hannah Dunne makes her stage debut opposite the ’80s film maven in Terms of Endearment.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, October 5, 2016

Behind the New Comic Series Where LGBTQ Theatre Kids Become the Heroes by Joe Gambino

The creator of The Backstagers speaks up about why he created a comic series for queer youth, where magic lives in the wings.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Saturday, October 1, 2016

19 Places to See Rocky Horror This Month by Joe Gambino

Television isn’t the only place to catch the cult classic. Here’s a guide to various screenings, sing-alongs and staged productions you can see in the tristate area!

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Sunday, July 10, 2016

What Was It Like Outside the Richard Rodgers Theatre Last Night? by Joe Gambino

From lucky cancellation line buyers to celebrity attendees, Playbill takes you to the scene of the final performance of Hamilton’s three leads.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:39AM
Thursday, June 16, 2016

Drag For Kids and the Importance of Gender Creativity by Joe Gambino

What do a drag queen on roller skates, an over-excited llama and Carol Channing have to do with each other? Welcome to The Commedia Cinderella.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, May 4, 2016

On the Scene at Hamilton’s Open Call by Joe Gambino

Stories from hopefuls on the audition line.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:42PM
Monday, April 25, 2016

Behind the Scenes (and On the Line) at the Hairspray Live! Open Call by Joe Gambino

Over 1,000 girls lined up in hopes to be television’s Tracy Turnblad. We spoke to the musical’s casting director and a few of the hopefuls about what it would be like to be the next Nice…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM
Wednesday, March 30, 2016

How Actors With Disabilities Are Educating Casting Directors by Joe Gambino

Opportunity, understanding and visibility are at the core of the conversation that is changing the dynamic between casting directors and actors with disabilities.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, January 13, 2016

The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey Will Play Los Angeles by Joe Gambino

The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey, which was recently seen Off-Broadway, begins a limited run Jan. 13 at the Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City, CA.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, January 7, 2016

Jerry Seinfeld Begins Yearlong Series of Shows at NY’s Beacon Theatre Today by Robert Viagas and Joe Gambino

Comedian Jerry Seinfeld begins a yearlong series of monthly shows titled Jerry Seinfeld: The Homestead at New York's Beacon Theatre Jan. 7.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Jerry Seinfeld Begins Yearlong Series of Shows at NY’s Beacon Theatre Today (Video) by Robert Viagas and Joe Gambino

Comedian Jerry Seinfeld begins a yearlong series of monthly shows titled Jerry Seinfeld: The Homestead at New York's Beacon Theatre Jan. 7.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, December 30, 2015

Second Season of “Mozart in the Jungle,” Starring Bernadette Peters, Arrives Today by Joe Gambino

The second season of Amazon's original series "Mozart in the Jungle," starring three-time Tony winner Bernadette Peters and Gael Garcia Bernal, arrives Dec. 30.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Monday, December 21, 2015

American Dance Machine for The 21st Century Kicks Off in NYC Tonight by Joe Gambino

American Dance Machine for The 21st Century (ADM21) kicks off its engagement at New York's Joyce Theater Dec. 21, with performances set to run through Jan. 3, 2016. Wayne Cilento (Wicked…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, December 17, 2015

Dates Set for Jerry Seinfeld’s Yearlong Residence at NY’s Beacon Theatre by Robert Viagas and Joe Gambino

A full year's worth of dates have been set for comedian Jerry Seinfeld's residence at New York's Beacon Theatre beginning in January 2016. Seinfeld will perform Jerry Seinfeld: T…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:10PM
Friday, December 11, 2015

Carol Burnett Adds a Second Evening of Laughter and Reflection at the Chicago Theatre: Tickets on Sa by Joe Gambino

Famed comedic actress Carol Burnett has added a second Evening of Laughter and Reflection to the Chicago Theatre. Originally announced as a one-night-only engagement May 20, 2016, th…

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:09AM
Wednesday, December 9, 2015

“Girl Meets World” Stars Featured in Pirates Christmas at Pasadena Playhouse by Joe Gambino

Sabrina Carpenter, Corey Fogelmanis and August Maturo star in Pasadena Playhouse's Peter Pan and Tinker Bell – A Pirates Christmas Dec. 9-Jan. 3, 2016. The "Girl Meets…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:28AM
Sunday, December 6, 2015

10 Musicals We Would Love to See Telecast Live by Joe Gambino

The Wiz Live! has come and gone (and it's still all we can talk about). From the glitzy costumes to the incredible new orchestrations and flawless performances, we loved NBC's take o…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Saturday, December 5, 2015

Spotted! What Hollywood Celebrities Could Be Sitting Next to You at the Theatre? by Joe Gambino

Celebrity spottings are always exciting, but it's even better when we catch our favorites at a show! We love seeing these superstars filling seats and supporting the theatre. Check out t…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, December 4, 2015

New Alan Cumming Short Film, Starring Bernadette Peters, Raises Money for Broadway Barks (Plus Video by Joe Gambino

"Ultimate Encore," a new film written and directed by Alan Cumming in celebration of the newly renovated "Living Room" at W New York – Times Square, will raise …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:47PM

Oprah Winfrey Will Release Her Memoir in 2017 by Joe Gambino

The New York Times reports that Oprah Winfrey will release a memoir, titled "The Life You Want," in January 2017. The memoir will be published by Flatiron Books.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:20PM

This Is Our Youth Co-Stars Michael Cera and Tavi Gevinson Will Reunite in “Human People” by Joe Gambino

Deadline reports that Michael Cera and Tavi Gevinson, who starred in the 2014 Broadway debut of Kenneth Lonergan's This Is Our Youth, will headline "Human People," a new film d…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:14PM

Ian McKellen Wrote a Song for “Beauty and the Beast” by Joe Gambino

Vulture reports that Ian McKellen, who will be seen as Cogsworth the clock in the upcoming live-action "Beauty and the Beast" film, penned a song for his character. The number,…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:55AM

Watch “Brand New Day,” “Home,” “No Bad News” and More from The Wiz Live! (Video) by Joe Gambino

NBC has posted videos of songs performed in the Dec. 3 broadcast of The Wiz Live! on its YouTube channel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:58AM
Thursday, December 3, 2015

Goodspeed Announces Schedule for 11th Annual Festival of New Musicals by Joe Gambino

Goodspeed Musicals has announced the schedule for its 11th annual Festival of New Musicals, which will include Ryan Scott Oliver's We Foxes, Tom Diggs and Mark Gaylord's Milo at the …

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:49PM

Jennifer Holliday Will Perform in One-Night-Only Benefit Concert by Joe Gambino

Tony and Grammy Award winner Jennifer Holliday will perform in Broadway Names with Julie James Live Jan. 18, 2016, at 8 PM at the OUT Hotel in Manhattan. Ticket sales will benefit Arts For A…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:36PM

Black Girl: Linguistic Play, New Work About Self-Defined Identity, Opens in LA Tonight by Joe Gambino

Black Girl: Linguistic Play, a new work by Camille A. Brown that "reveals the complexity of carving out a self-defined identity as a Black female in urban American culture," op…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:45PM

Mary Zimmerman-Helmed Guys and Dolls Transfers to LA by Joe Gambino

The Oregon Shakespeare Festival production of Guys and Dolls, directed by Tony Award winner Mary Zimmerman, is currently in previews at Los Angeles' Wallis Annenberg Center. The producti…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:03PM

9/11-Themed Musical Come From Away Sets Seattle Rep Record by Joe Gambino

Come From Away, Irene Sankoff and David Hein's new musical based around the events that took place in Gander, Newfoundland, after the 9/11 attacks, has broken box-office records at S…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:28AM

Stardusters Will Sing Sondheim to Raise Money for American Cancer Society by Joe Gambino

Stardusters (singing waitstaff) from Ellen's Stardust Diner in Times Square will share in an evening of Sondheim at the Iridium Jazz Club to raise money for the American Cancer Society D…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:08AM
Wednesday, December 2, 2015

The Call Board: Join Shuffle Along, Avenue Q, Chicago and More! by Joe Gambino

Playbill.com's Job Listings offer an extensive selection of available jobs within the theatre industry. From auditions to administrative roles, Playbill.com is the online source for care…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:13PM

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards