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Thursday, April 11, 2019

Go Inside Rehearsals for The Who’s Tommy at The Kennedy Center by Marc J. Franklin

The semi-staged concert production, starring Riverdale’s Casey Cott, is set to begin performances in Washington, D.C. April 24.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:19PM

A First Look at Benny & Joon at Paper Mill Playhouse by Marc J. Franklin

The musical adaptation of the 1993 film, starring Claybourne Elder, Hannah Elless, and Bryce Pinkham, will open in New Jersey April 14.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:29PM

Step Inside Broadway’s Neil Simon Theatre by Marc J. Franklin

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM
Wednesday, April 10, 2019

A Sneak Peek at the American Premiere of All Our Children Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The production, starring Tony winner John Glover, is set to open at the Sheen Center for Thought and Culture April 14.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:29PM

Go Inside Soho Rep’s 2019 Spring Fête by Marc J. Franklin

The Off-Broadway theatre company celebrated its annual gala, hosted by Fairview’s MaYaa Boateng, at Tribeca Rooftop April 8.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:12PM

Go Inside the 2018 Broadway Beacon Awards Honoring Chita Rivera by Marc J. Franklin

The three-time Tony Award recipient received a Lifetime Achievement Award on April 8.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:04PM

A First Look at Ink on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

Manhattan Theatre Club's American premiere of the James Graham play is set to open at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre April 24.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:23PM

See Mean Girls Celebrate One Year on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The musical adaptation of Tina Fey’s hit film opened at the August Wilson Theatre April 8, 2018.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:07AM

See Janet Mock, Gus Kenworthy, and More Celebrate Broadway's The Prom at Ryan Murphy’s Benefit Performance by Marc J. Franklin

The television mogul and Broadway producer hosted a special performance April 9 with the proceeds going to Hetrick-Martin Institute, GLAAD, and The Trevor Project.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM
Tuesday, April 9, 2019

See Joe Iconis, Jeremy Pope, and More Honor Bryan Cranston at the Theatre Forward Chairman’s Gala by Marc J. Franklin

Tony and Emmy winner Cranston was presented with the Theatre Artist Award during the April 8 event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:00PM

Go Inside the NYC Premiere of FX’s Fosse/Verdon by Marc J. Franklin

The first episode of the new series, starring Sam Rockwell and Michelle Williams, airs April 9.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:57AM
Monday, April 8, 2019

An Exclusive Look at The Ensemblist's Legacy Robe Recipient Tribute by Marc J. Franklin

Continuing with its series spotlighting Broadway’s unsung heroes, the popular platform showcases Broadway ensemble members from Kiss Me, Kate, The Prom, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:19PM

An Exclusive Look at The Ensemblist's Tribute to the Legacy Robe by Marc J. Franklin

Continuing with its series spotlighting Broadway’s unsung heroes, the popular platform showcases Broadway ensemble members from Kiss Me, Kate, The Prom, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:19PM

See Tracie Thoms, Tony Goldwyn, and More at the 2019 Opening Act Benefit Reading by Marc J. Franklin

Proceeds from the annual event go to the nonprofit organization, which brings free afterschool theatre to NYC high schools.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM

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

The reimagined revival opened at Circle in the Square Theatre April 7 after a sold-out engagement at Brooklyn’s St. Ann’s Warehouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM
Sunday, April 7, 2019

Go Inside the New York City Premiere of Suzan-Lori Park’s-Penned Native Son by Marc J. Franklin

The film adaptation of Richard Wright’s book, directed by visual artist Rashid Johnson, premiered on HBO April 6.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:09AM
Saturday, April 6, 2019

A Look at the Opening Night of The Cradle Will Rock at Classic Stage Company by Marc J. Franklin

The Off-Broadway revival of Marc Blitzstein’s musical, directed by Tony winner John Doyle, opened April 3.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:01AM

Go Inside Opening Night of Sincerely, Oscar Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The musical tribute to legendary lyricist Oscar Hammerstein II opened at Theatre Row April 4.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:22AM

A Look at Every Marquee of the 2018-2019 Broadway Season by Marc J. Franklin

Flip through photos of all the marquees, including recent, current, and upcoming Broadway shows.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:00AM
Thursday, April 4, 2019

Looking Back at Stephen Sondheim and Arthur Laurents' Anyone Can Whistle Starring Angela Lansbury by Marc J. Franklin

The original production opened April 4, 1964, at the Majestic Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, April 3, 2019

Go Inside the First It’s (Game) Showtime at Beetlejuice on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The musical’s star Alex Brightman hosted the first installment of the show's weekly trivia game at the Winter Garden Theatre April 2.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:07AM
Tuesday, April 2, 2019

Waitress’ Shoshana Bean and Jeremy Jordan Meet the Press by Marc J. Franklin

The duo returns to Broadway in the hit Sara Bareilles musical at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:11PM

See Mean Girls, Bernadette Peters, and More Honor Laura Linney at MCC’s Miscast by Marc J. Franklin

MCC Theater welcomed a host of Broadway and film stars to its annual gala April 1.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:00AM
Monday, April 1, 2019

See the Cast of Jesse Eisenberg’s Happy Talk Meet the Press by Marc J. Franklin

Nico Santos, Marin Ireland, Tedra Millan, Daniel Oreskes, and Susan Sarandon star in the world premiere from The New Group.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:58PM

Photos: See the Company of Off-Broadway’s Alice by Heart With These New Cast Portraits by Marc J. Franklin

The Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater musical is scheduled to run through April 7 at the Robert W. Wilson MCC Theater Space.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:34AM

Go Inside Aladdin’s 5th Anniversary Celebration on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

To honor the occasion, the hit Disney musical welcomed five current and former Genies to New Amsterdam Theatre for a post-show “Act 3” performance March 31.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:36AM
Sunday, March 31, 2019

Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Hair Revival on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The Diane Paulus-helmed production opened at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre March 31, 2009.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:00AM
Friday, March 29, 2019

Celebrate Pearl Bailey’s Birthday by Revisiting Her Tony Awarded Performance in Hello, Dolly! by Marc J. Franklin

The celebrated film, television, and theatre star was born March 29, 1918.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:40AM
Thursday, March 28, 2019

Go Inside Dance Lab New York’s 2019 Spring Gala With Paige Davis by Marc J. Franklin

The non-profit, dedicated to advancing the art form of choreography, celebrated its annual gala at the Ailey Citigroup Theatre March 25.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:37PM

Go Inside Beth Leavel’s Sardi’s Portrait Unveiling by Marc J. Franklin

The Tony award winner, currently starring in The Prom on Broadway, joins the famed wall of caricatures.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:49PM

Go Inside Opening Night of the World Premiere of Ain’t No Mo’ at the Public Theater by Marc J. Franklin

Jordan E. Cooper's new play, directed by Stevie Walker-Webb, opened Off-Broadway March 27.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:15AM

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