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Thursday, May 9, 2019

A First Look at The Firm in London by Marc J. Franklin

The return engagement of Roy Williams’ drama, directed by Denis Lawson, is set to open at Hampstead Downstairs May 14.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:19PM

A First Look at Proof Of Love Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

Chisa Hutchinson’s solo play, starring Brenda Pressley, is now playing at the Minetta Lane Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:51AM

Go Inside Rehearsal for Our Town at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre by Marc J. Franklin

The production of Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize–winning drama is set to begin performances in London May 16.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:55AM
Wednesday, May 8, 2019

Go Inside the 11th Annual August Wilson Monologue Competition on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

Students from Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, Pittsburgh, and Seattle gathered May 6 to perform the late playwright’s work.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:08PM

Step Inside Broadway’s Gershwin Theatre, Home of Wicked by Marc J. Franklin

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:08PM

A First Look at Amour in London by Marc J. Franklin

The U.K. debut of Michel Legrand’s musical opens at the Charing Cross Theatre May 8.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM
Tuesday, May 7, 2019

Check Out the World Premiere of August Rush Musical by Marc J. Franklin

The John Doyle–helmed stage adaptation of the film opened May 3 at the Paramount Theatre in Aurora, Illinois.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:50PM

Cast of Second Stage Theater’s Dying City Meets the Press by Marc J. Franklin

The revival of Christopher Shinn’s 2008 Pulitzer Prize finalist is set to begin performances Off-Broadway May 14.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:22AM

Go Inside the 2019 Vineyard Theatre Gala Honoring Colman Domingo by Marc J. Franklin

The Off-Broadway theatre company's annual gala celebrated the Tony nominee at the Edison Ballroom May 4

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:14AM
Monday, May 6, 2019

Go Inside Rehearsal of Toni Stone Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The Roundabout Theatre Company world premiere of Lydia R. Diamond’s play begins May 23.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:29PM

Go Inside the First Performance of Broadway’s Frankie and Johnny With Audra McDonald and Michael Shannon by Marc J. Franklin

The revival of the Terrence McNally play, directed by Arin Arbus, began performances at the Broadhurst Theatre May 4.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:32AM
Sunday, May 5, 2019

Look Back at the Original Production of Damn Yankees on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The Tony Award-winning musical, starring Gwen Verdon and Stephen Douglass, opened at the 46th Street Theatre on May 5, 1955.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:00AM
Friday, May 3, 2019

See the Cast and Creative Team of Roundabout’s Toni Stone Meet the Press by Marc J. Franklin

The world premiere of Lydia R. Diamond’s play, starring April Matthis, will begin performances Off-Broadway May 23.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:01PM

Inside Rehearsal for Ms. Blakk For President at Steppenwolf Theatre Company by Marc J. Franklin

The world premiere, co-written by Oscar winner Tarell Alvin McCraney and Tony nominee Tina Landau, begins performances in Chicago May 23.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:44PM

Look Back at Kiss of the Spider Woman on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The production, starring three-time Tony Award recipient Chita Rivera, opened at the Broadhurst Theatre May 3, 1993.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:00PM
Thursday, May 2, 2019

First Look at the World Premiere of Dave Malloy’s Octet Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The new a cappella musical from the Great Comet composer is now in performances at the Signature Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:48PM

Go Inside Rehearsals for Nomad Motel Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The New York premiere of Carla Ching’s play begins performances at Atlantic Theater Company May 22.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:24PM

Ready for Their Close-Ups: Playbill’s Portraits of the 2019 Tony Award Nominees by Marc J. Franklin

From Anaïs Mitchell to Jeff Daniels, take a look at the newly announced nominees.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:00AM
Tuesday, April 30, 2019

A Look at Booksmart’s Broadway Screening With Molly Gordon, Noah Galvin, and Beanie Feldstein by Marc J. Franklin

Annapurna Pictures held a special Broadway screening of the new comedy at Manhattan’s Landmark 57 Theatre April 28.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:11PM

Inside The 2019 Chita Rivera Awards Nominee Reception With the Casts of The Prom, King Kong, and More by Marc J. Franklin

The ceremony, honoring the best in dance on stage and screen, will take place at the NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts May 19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:21PM

Go Inside Roundabout’s Benefit Reading of Twentieth Century With Alec Baldwin and Anne Heche by Marc J. Franklin

The stars of 2004 Broadway revival reunited for a one-night-only performance April 29 at Studio 54.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:05PM

Go Inside the 2019 Tony Award Nominations With Gayle King, Bebe Neuwirth, and Brandon Victor Dixon by Marc J. Franklin

The Broadway stars announced the nominees for the 73rd annual Tony Awards April 30.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:41AM
Monday, April 29, 2019

Check Out the New Production Photos of Ain’t Too Proud on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The Temptations musical, featuring a book by Dominique Morisseau, officially opened at the Imperial Theatre March 21.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:03AM
Friday, April 26, 2019

Look Back at Fences With Denzel Washington and Viola Davis on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The revival of the August Wilson play opened at the Cort Theatre April 26, 2010.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:15PM

Go Inside Opening Night of Beetlejuice on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The stage adaptation of the Tim Burton film, directed by Alex Timbers, opened at the Winter Garden Theatre April 25.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:57AM

A Look at the Rock of Ages Times Square Celebration by Marc J. Franklin

Cast members from the original Broadway production performed on top of the Hard Rock Cafe in celebration of the show's return to NYC.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:19AM

Look Back at the Original Production of Company on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

Stephen Sondheim’s seminal musical, starring Dean Jones, Elaine Stritch, Donna McKechnie, and more, opened at the Alvin Theatre April 26, 1970.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM

A Look at The Who’s Tommy, Starring Riverdale’s Casey Cott, at the Kennedy Center by Marc J. Franklin

The semi-staged concert production continues through April 29 in Washington, D.C.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:44AM
Thursday, April 25, 2019

Go Inside the 2019 Easter Bonnet Competition With Bryan Cranston, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and More by Marc J. Franklin

BC/EFA’s annual fundraising event took place at the Minskoff Theatre April 22 and 23.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:11PM
Wednesday, April 24, 2019

Go Inside Opening Night of Link Link Circus With Isabella Rossellini (and Her Dog Pan) by Marc J. Franklin

The monologue play about the link between humans and animals opened at the Frederick Loewe Theatre at Hunter College April 22.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:27PM

See Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Celebrate 1 Year on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The eighth chapter of J.K. Rowling’s saga opened at the Lyric Theatre April 22, 2018.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:00PM

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