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Thursday, June 27, 2019

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

See Rachel Bay Jones, Jenn Colella, and More Explore Greece With Playbill Travel by Marc J. Franklin

Playbill’s star-studded Broadway on the High Seas 10: An Odyssey Through the Greek Isles set sail June 24.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37PM

Go Backstage of Broadway Bares: Take Off With These Glam Photos by Marc J. Franklin

The 29th annual edition of the beloved event, celebrated at the Hammerstein Ballroom June 16, raised a record-breaking $2,006,192 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:39AM

Go Backstage at Broadway Bares: Take Off With These Glam Photos by Marc J. Franklin

The 29th annual edition of the beloved event, celebrated at the Hammerstein Ballroom June 16, raised a record-breaking $2,006,192 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:39AM

See Andrew Keenan-Bolger and Lauren Zakrin in Little Shop of Horrors by Marc J. Franklin

The Cape Playhouse production, also starring Rema Webb, opened in Massachusetts June 26.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:11AM

Vanessa Carlton Begins Performances in Beautiful June 27 by Marc J. Franklin

The Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter makes her Broadway debut as Carole King.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:20AM
Wednesday, June 26, 2019

See The Ensemblist's Tribute to the Female Ensemble of Pretty Woman by Marc J. Franklin

The popular platform celebrated the women of the Broadway musical with a glam photoshoot with photographer Kai Ravelson.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:06PM

A Look Inside The Investigation With Annette Bening, Kevin Kline, and More by Marc J. Franklin

Robert Schenkkan’s dramatic interpretation of the Mueller report was presented by Law Works June 24.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:34AM
Tuesday, June 25, 2019

A Look at Jason Robert Brown’s 50th Subculture Residency Concert With Stephen Sondheim by Marc J. Franklin

The Tony winners played side-by-side at Town Hall June 24, with special guests Katrina Lenk, Joshua Henry, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:25PM

Inside the Kinky Boots Musical Film Premiere With Jerry Mitchell by Marc J. Franklin

The filmed West End production of the hit musical, captured at London’s Adelphi Theatre, is set to screen across the U.S. June 25 and June 29.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:36PM
Monday, June 24, 2019

A First Look at the American Premiere of The Rolling Stone Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The new play by Chris Urch began performances at Lincoln Center Theatre June 20.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:55PM

See Faye Dunaway as Katharine Hepburn in Broadway-Bound Tea at Five by Marc J. Franklin

The production, starring the Academy Award winner, is set to open at Boston's Huntington Theatre June 28.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00PM

Celebrate the LGBTQ+ Broadway Community With the Ensemblist’s Pride Month Tribute by Marc J. Franklin

The popular platform honored queer performers from Mean Girls, Wicked, and more for a glam photo shoot with photographer Billy Bustamante.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:17PM

See Christian Dante White, Alice Ripley, and More Perform With The Skivvies by Marc J. Franklin

The stripped-down musical duo returned to Joe’s Pub June 17.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:38AM
Friday, June 21, 2019

Go Inside Opening Night of Lydia R. Diamond’s Toni Stone Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The Pam MacKinnon-helmed production, chronicling the rise of legendary baseball player Toni Stone, opened at Roundabout's Laura Pels June 20.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM
Thursday, June 20, 2019

Inside Lincoln Center’s American Songbook Gala Honoring Stephen Sondheim by Marc J. Franklin

Ashley Park, Kate Baldwin, Donna Murphy, Petula Clark, and more celebrated the Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer and lyricist June 19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:57PM

Step Inside Broadway’s Marquis Theatre by Marc J. Franklin

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:05PM

Photos of London’s The Light in the Piazza Starring Renée Fleming and Dove Cameron by Marc J. Franklin

The production of the Adam Guettel and Craig Lucas musical opened at Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall June 18.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:43AM
Wednesday, June 19, 2019

Exclusive Look at Rehearsals for Little Shop of Horrors With Andrew Keenan-Bolger by Marc J. Franklin

The Cape Playhouse production, also starring Lauren Zakrin and Rema Webb, begins performances June 26 in Massachusetts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:29PM

Go Inside the Project Next Gen Benefit Concert with Brandon Victor Dixon, Adrienne Warren, and More by Marc J. Franklin

The Broadway Collective event raised funds to bring underserved students the opportunity to train with Broadway performers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:58PM

A Sneak Peek at Vanessa Carlton in Beautiful by Marc J. Franklin

The Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter is set to make her Broadway debut in the Carole King musical June 27.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:56AM

See Beyoncé Meet Syndee Winters, Broadway's Nala by Marc J. Franklin

The music superstar and the Broadway vet met after a Lion King–themed event in Los Angeles.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:50AM
Tuesday, June 18, 2019

Go Inside Rehearsals for A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre by Marc J. Franklin

Shakespeare's comedy will begin performances in London June 28.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

See the Cast and Creative Team of Off-Broadway’s The Way She Spoke Meet the Press by Marc J. Franklin

Isaac Gomez’s monologue play, starring Kate Del Castillo, will begin performances at the Minetta Lane Theatre July 8.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:49PM

Go Inside Irish Rep’s 30th Anniversary Gala Honoring Bill Clinton by Marc J. Franklin

Brian Stokes Mitchell, Melissa Errico, and others were part of the evening celebrating the former president for his efforts in securing peace in Northern Ireland.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:45PM

A Look at Mel Brooks on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The EGOT-winning comedian returned to Broadway as part of Lunt-Fontanne’s In Residence July 17-18.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM

Inside The 24 Hour Musicals With Noah Galvin, Montego Glover, and More by Marc J. Franklin

The benefit evening showcased four new musicals, created in just 24 hours.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM
Monday, June 17, 2019

A Look at Yerma at Huntington Theatre Company by Marc J. Franklin

Melinda Lopez’ adaptation of Federico Garcia Lorca’s play opened in Boston June 12.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:17PM

See Ain’t Too Proud Celebrate 100 Performances on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The Tony-nominated musical about The Temptations opened March 21 at the Imperial Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:43PM

A First Look at David Mamet’s Bitter Wheat in London by Marc J. Franklin

The Harvey Weinstein–inspired drama, starring John Malkovich, is set to open at the Garrick Theatre June 19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:54PM

Go Inside Rehearsal for Stonewall at the New York City Opera by Marc J. Franklin

The world premiere from composer Iain Bell and Pulitzer-winning librettist Mark Campbell is set to begin performances June 21 ahead of WorldPride.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:00PM

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