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Monday, July 22, 2019

Go Inside Opening Night of #DateMe: An OkCupid Experiment Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

Robyn Lynne Norris’ immersive musical opened at the Westside Theatre July 21.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:08AM

Friday, July 19, 2019

Exclusive Look Inside Rehearsals for A Chorus Line at Cape Playhouse by Marc J. Franklin

The Pulitzer Prize–winning musical is set to begin performances in Massachusetts July 24.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:59PM

A First Look at the Public Theater’s Coriolanus at Shakespeare in the Park by Marc J. Franklin

The production, starring Jonathan Cake, began performances at the Delacorte Theater July 16.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:36PM

Go Inside Opening Night of the way she spoke Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

Isaac Gomez’s monologue play, starring Kate del Castillo, opened at the Minetta Lane Theatre July 18.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:34AM

Thursday, July 18, 2019

A First Look at Jacqueline Novak: Get On Your Knees Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The new comedy, helmed by Wet Hot American Summer's John Early, is set to open at the Cherry Lane Theatre July 22.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:27PM

See Fiddler on the Roof Celebrate One Year Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The hit Yiddish revival, directed by Oscar and Tony Award winner Joel Grey, opened at the Museum of Jewish Heritage July 15.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:16AM

Wednesday, July 17, 2019

Behind the Scenes and On the Set of the Original The King and I Film Adaptation by Marc J. Franklin

The most recent revival's stars Kelli O'Hara and Ken Watanabe are currently reprising their roles as Anna and the King of Siam in Tokyo.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:46AM

A First Look at Moulin Rouge! on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The stage adaptation of the Baz Luhrmann movie is set to open at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre July 25.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:15AM

Tuesday, July 16, 2019

Inside Opening Night of The Rolling Stone Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The American premiere of Chris Urch’s new play, directed by Saheem Ali, opened at Lincoln Center Theater July 15.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:45PM

A Look at Equus at London’s Trafalgar Studios by Marc J. Franklin

The English Touring Theatre and Theatre Royal Stratford East production opened July 15.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:30AM

Inside Rehearsals With ABBA's Björn Ulvaeus for Mamma Mia! The Party in London by Marc J. Franklin

The immersive theatrical and dining experience is set to begin performances at The O2 August 29.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:13AM

Monday, July 15, 2019

Sneak Peek at Freddie Falls in Love With Matt Doyle and Melanie Moore by Marc J. Franklin

The dance narrative created by Al Blackstone is set to return to New York City July 23 for a limited engagement Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:41PM

Friday, July 12, 2019

Getting Into Character With Hadestown’s Amber Gray by Marc J. Franklin

The Tony Award nominee gives Playbill an inside look at her pre-show routine as she prepares to bring Persephone to life.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM

Thursday, July 11, 2019

See the Off-Broadway Premiere of I Spy a Spy by Marc J. Franklin

The new musical comedy, directed Bill Castellino, is set to open July 18 at The Theatre at St. Clement’s.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:53PM

Go Inside Sophia Anne Caruso’s Sardi’s Portrait Unveiling by Marc J. Franklin

The Beetlejuice star joined the New York restaurant’s famed wall of caricatures June 10.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM

A Look at the Newest Cast of London’s Wicked by Marc J. Franklin

The West End production of Stephen Schwartz’s hit musical will welcome the newest citizens of Oz to the Apollo Victoria Theatre June 22.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM

Tuesday, July 9, 2019

First Look at Hair at Serenbe Playhouse by Marc J. Franklin

The musical began performances July 3 in Georgia ahead of the 50th anniversary of Woodstock.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:00PM

Broadway’s Moulin Rouge! Meets the Press by Marc J. Franklin

The stage adaptation of the Baz Luhrmann movie is currently in previews at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:44AM

Monday, July 8, 2019

Celebrate the Summer With These Chic Dance Photos From The Ensemblist by Marc J. Franklin

The popular platform continued its series showcasing Broadway’s unsung heroes with photographer Billy Bustamante.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM

Thursday, July 4, 2019

From The Odd Couple to Sweet Charity: Look Back at the Shows Neil Simon Brought to Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The prolific playwright was born July 4, 1927.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:00AM

Wednesday, July 3, 2019

A Look at Mykal Kilgore, Mara Davi, and More in Into the Woods by Marc J. Franklin

The Stephen Sondheim-James Lapine musical is scheduled to play a limited engagement at Barrington Stage Company through July 23.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:23PM

First Look at P L A S T I C at Judson Memorial Church by Marc J. Franklin

The evening of contemporary performance art by looseKANONdance is set to make its world premiere in Washington Square August 17.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:49AM

Tuesday, July 2, 2019

See Evan Todd, Lesli Margherita, and More Perform With the Skivvies by Marc J. Franklin

The stripped-down musical duo played the Brooklyn Brewery June 24 to support the LGBT Bar of New York’s legal services for low-income and LGBTQ+ youth.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:41PM

Inside Rehearsals for London’s The View UpStairs With Andy Mientus, Cedric Neal, and More by Marc J. Franklin

The U.K. premiere of Max Vernon’s hit musical is set to begin performances at the Soho Theatre July 18.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:16AM

Monday, July 1, 2019

Laura Osnes' Hallmark Movie In the Key of Love Pushed to August by Marc J. Franklin

The TV movie, co-starring Crazy Ex-Girlfriend's Scott Michael Foster, will now premiere on the channel's streaming site in August.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:08PM

Friday, June 28, 2019

Thursday, June 27, 2019

A Sneak Peek at Hair at Georgia's Serenbe Playhouse by Marc J. Franklin

The musical will begin July 3 ahead of the 50th anniversary of the Woodstock music festival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:41PM

Look Back at Vanessa Williams’ Broadway Debut in Kiss of the Spider Woman by Marc J. Franklin

The stage and screen star stepped into the Tony-winning musical as Aurora on June 27, 1994.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:29PM