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Thursday, September 11, 2025

Angela Cartwright, AKA Brigitta, Looks Back at 60 Years of The Sound of Music by Logan Culwell-Block

As the movie musical makes a big-screen return, the sassiest of the Von Trapp children recalls how she originally auditioned for Louisa.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:06PM

Hear Vanessa Williams Sing the Title Song From The Devil Wears Prada by Logan Culwell-Block

The Elton John-Shaina Taub musical is releasing a West End cast album later this month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM

Listen: Sheridan Smith Sings 'Ready for Battle' From Live West End Album of Opening Night by Logan Culwell-Block

The John Cassavetes film got the stage musical treatment via Rufus Wainwright and Ivo van Hove in London's West End last year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM

Jane Fonda, Mark Ruffalo, Sanaa Lathan Will Star in New Play From Vagina Monologue Creator by Logan Culwell-Block

Author V is presenting This is Crazy! to benefit The National Alliance on Mental Illness.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:17PM

Kenneth Branagh, Helen Hunt Sign on for Royal Shakespeare Company's 2026 Season by Logan Culwell-Block

Branagh is returning to the U.K. company in The Tempest and Cherry Orchard—the latter opposite Hunt.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:12PM

Watch: Get a Sneak Peek of Jordan E. Cooper's New Musical Oh Happy Day! by Logan Culwell-Block

Latrice Pace, Sheléa Melody McDonald, Tiffany Mann, and more co-star in the saucy reimagining of Noah's Ark at Off-Broadway's Public.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM

Read the Reviews for Julio Torres' Color Theories Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

Torres is blending stand-up, design, and dream logic into a whimsical exploration of color, emotion, and identity at Performance Space New York.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

John Leguizamo's The Other Americans Begins Off-Broadway September 11 by Logan Culwell-Block

Ruben Santiago-Hudson is directing the new work for the Public.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Listen: Lea Michele Previews Her 'Someone Else's Story' From Chess by Logan Culwell-Block

The Glee and Funny Girl star is leading the upcoming Broadway revival with Tony winner Aaron Tveit and Nicholas Christopher.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:21PM

Peter Dunn Joins Whitley Theatrical by Logan Culwell-Block

A casting veteran of Hamilton, Freestyle Love Supreme, and Titaníque, Dunn will be a casting director and associate producer with the group.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:13PM

Photos: Darren Criss Makes a Revealing, Surprise Performance at Opening of Exorcistic: The Rock Musical Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

The self-aware Exorcist parody explores when horror tips over into hilarity.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:06PM

Olivia Washington, Conrad Ricamora Join Benefit Reading of Love's Labour's Won by Logan Culwell-Block

Brian Isaac Phillips is directing Alice Scovell's Shakespearean fan sequel for The Acting Company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM

Kennedy Center Casualty Finn Will Have Development Performances at NAMT Festival of New Musicals by Logan Culwell-Block

The Chris Nee, Michael Kooman, Chris Dimond musical was scheduled to tour via the Washington, D.C. institution before President Trump's takeover.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM

Prince F****t Extends Off-Broadway Return by Logan Culwell-Block

Jordan Tannahill's play, directed by Shayok Misha Chowdhury, begins September 10 at Studio Seaview.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:13PM

Kimberly Akimbo National Tour Gets Some New Stars by Logan Culwell-Block

Merrily We Roll Along original cast member Ann Morrison leads the Best Musical winner on the road.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:03PM

Bat Boy Scares Up Full Casting at New York City Center by Logan Culwell-Block

Marissa Rosen, Gabi Carrubba, Tom McGowan, and more have joined the upcoming gala presentation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

Priscilla Lopez Joins Encore Run of Pen Pals by Logan Culwell-Block

Michael Griffo's play is back Off-Broadway with a rotating cast of actors.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

Drag Race Winner Ginger Minj Is Standing Up for the Theatre Queens by Logan Culwell-Block

As she prepares to bring her Broadway-sized drag show to New York City's Town Hall, this queen wants to set some things straight (ha!) with the fandom.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02PM

Step Inside the Rehearsal Room for Chess on Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

Tony winner Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, and Nicholas Christopher are starring in the first-ever Broadway revival of the cult-favorite musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM

Photos: Jessie Mueller, Beth Leavel, More in Rehearsals for The Rink at Classic Stage Company by Logan Culwell-Block

The cult-favorite Kander and Ebb musical is returning for a two-night concert fundraiser later this month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM

Watch: Rory O'Malley Makes Lefou's Gay Subtext Text in 'Perfect Little Life' by Logan Culwell-Block

The Book of Mormon star is re-imagining the Beauty and the Beast character in a new, original song.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM
Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Art Shaping Up to Be Broadway's Next Star-Driven Hit Play, and More From Last Week's Broadway Grosses by Logan Culwell-Block

Starring Bobby Cannavale, Neil Patrick Harris, and James Corden, the revival was among the top five highest grossers last week in its first full week of performances.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:18PM

Here's When You Can See Marty Lauter, David Merino as The Emcee in Cabaret by Logan Culwell-Block

The two understudies are starring for the revival's final two weeks on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:06PM

Jared Grimes, Caitlin Houlahan, More Will Star as Saturday Night Live's Original Cast in Not Ready for Prime Time by Logan Culwell-Block

Written by Erik J. Rodriguez and Charles A. Sothers, the play tracking the beginnings of the long-running sketch comedy show arrives Off-Broadway in October.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:06PM

Meet the Cast Assembled to Wage Avian Warfare in The Great Emu War at Goodspeed Musicals by Logan Culwell-Block

It's man versus bird as this new musical comes to the Connecticut theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:06PM

Brandon Kyle Goodman Will Bring Heaux Church to Off-Broadway's Ars Nova by Logan Culwell-Block

Lena Waithe is on the producing team for the Big Mouth and Human Resources star's show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:03PM

Sia Musical Saturday Church Gets an Extra Week Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

Bryson Battle, J. Harrison Ghee, and Joaquina Kalukango lead the cast at New York Theatre Workshop.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:02PM

Watch: Hugh Jackman Becomes a Neil Diamond Cover Artist in Trailer for Song Sung Blue by Logan Culwell-Block

Inspired by a real story and co-starring Kate Hudson, the film is adapted from a 2008 documentary.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM

Alicia Keys Will Give Post-Show Concerts at Broadway's Hell's Kitchen by Logan Culwell-Block

The 15-time Grammy winner's songs are featured in the musical, which continues at the Shubert Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:31PM

Shereen Pimentel, Rashidra Scott, Wesley Taylor, More Board Ogunquit Playhouse's Titanic by Logan Culwell-Block

The Maury Yeston-Peter Stone musical sails into the Maine theatre next month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:09PM

Wallace Shawn's What We Did Before Our Moth Days Will Bow Off-Broadway; Scott Rudin to Produce by Logan Culwell-Block

Barry Diller coproduces the title, which reunites Shawn with director and longtime collaborator André Gregory.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

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2025-2026 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 12, 2025: Call Me Izzy - Studio 54
Sep 16, 2025: Art - Music Box Theatre
Oct 08, 2025: Beetlejuice - Palace Theatre
Nov 13, 2025: Oedipus - Studio 54
Nov 16, 2025: Chess - Imperial Theatre
Mar 23, 2026: Giant - Music Box Theatre
Apr 06, 2026: Becky Shaw - Hayes Theater