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Thursday, March 28, 2019

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
Friday, March 22, 2019

A Sneak Peek at Benny & Joon at the Paper Mill Playhouse by Marc J. Franklin

Claybourne Elder, Hannah Elless, and Bryce Pinkham star in the musical adaptation of the 1993 film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:19AM

Go Inside Opening Night of Suzan-Lori Parks’ White Noise at The Public Theater by Marc J. Franklin

Daveed Diggs, Sheria Irving, Thomas Sadoski, and Zoë Winters star in the world premiere.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:57AM
Wednesday, March 20, 2019

A First Look at The White Devil Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

Louisa Proske’s new adaptation of the 17th century revenge tragedy will open at the Lucille Lortel Theatre March 31.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:31PM

Celebrate 5 Years of Disney's Aladdin on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The hit musical opened at the New Amsterdam Theatre March 20, 2014 with Adam Jacobs, Courtney Reed, and James Monroe Iglehart.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:35PM

Go Inside the Be More Chill Broadway Cast Album Recording by Marc J. Franklin

The new album of the Joe Iconis and Joe Tracz musical is set to be released by Ghostlight Records.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:05AM
Tuesday, March 19, 2019

Inside the 2019 Jonathan Larson Grant Presentation by Marc J. Franklin

See Katrina Lenk, Anthony Rapp, and Daphne Rubin-Vega performing the work of this year's recipients.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:13PM

Go Inside Shoshana Bean’s Return to Broadway in Waitress by Marc J. Franklin

The Wicked alum stepped into the role of Jenna at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre March 18.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:08AM
Monday, March 18, 2019

A Sneak Peek at Hadestown on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

Anaïs Mitchell’s folk opera, directed by Rachel Chavkin, will begin performances at the Walter Kerr Theatre March 22.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:41PM
Friday, March 15, 2019

A Look at Black Super Hero Magic Mama at the Geffen Playhouse by Marc J. Franklin

The world premiere by Inda Craig-Galván opened in Los Angeles March 13.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:28PM

A First Look at the World Premiere of Ain’t No Mo’ Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

Jordan E. Cooper's new play, directed by Stevie Walker-Webb, began performances March 12 at The Public Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:23PM

See Natalie Walker, Lesli Margherita, and More at The Skivvies’ March Concert by Marc J. Franklin

The stripped-down musical duo returned to Joe’s Pub March 11.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:11PM

Go Inside the 2019 Women’s Day on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The Disney on Broadway event returned to the St. James Theatre March 12.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:04PM

See The Bachelor’s Colton Underwood and Cassie Randolph Celebrate First Date at Frozen by Marc J. Franklin

The new couple joined Patti Murin and the company of the hit Disney musical March 14.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM
Thursday, March 14, 2019

Go Inside Opening Night of the World Premiere of Hatef**k Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The WP Theater and Colt Coeur production, starring Sendhil Ramamurthy and Kavi Ladnier, opened March 13.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:08AM
Wednesday, March 13, 2019

See Isabelle Huppert, Justice Smith, and More Celebrate Opening Night of The Mother Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The Atlantic Theatre Company production of Florian Zeller’s play opened March 11.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:01PM

A Look at A Jewish Joke, Opening March 13, Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The solo comedy, co-written by Phil Johnson and Marni Freedman, is now playing at Theatre Row.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:35PM

An Inside Look at the [title of show] Broadway Reunion Concert by Marc J. Franklin

The Actors Fund benefit starring the show's original Broadway cast took place at the Broadhurst Theatre March 11.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:56PM

Check Out New Photos of Michelle Williams and Sam Rockwell in FX’s Fosse/Verdon by Marc J. Franklin

The limited series about Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon—with performances from a slew of Broadway stars—premieres April 9.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:57AM
Tuesday, March 12, 2019

See Harry Potter’s Chris Rankin Visit Puffs Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The actor, who played Percy Weasley in the film adaptations, visited the company at New World Stages March 11.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:14PM

A Look at The Great Leap at American Conservatory Theater by Marc J. Franklin

Lauren Yee’s play will open March 13 in San Francisco.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:28PM

Go Inside the Opening Night of If Pretty Hurts... Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

Tori Sampson’s new play, directed by Leah C. Gardiner and choreographed by Raja Feather Kelly, opened at Playwrights Horizons March 10.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:10PM

Go Inside The Ferryman’s New Cast Celebration by Marc J. Franklin

Jez Butterworth’s hit play welcomed family and friends to celebrate the new company at Brazen Tavern March 10.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:49PM

See Lynn Nottage, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, and More at the Signature Theatre Gala by Marc J. Franklin

The Off-Broadway theatre honored Citigroup CEO Michael Corbat at the March 11 benefit.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:05PM
Monday, March 11, 2019

A Look at If Pretty Hurts... Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

Tori Sampson’s new play, directed by Leah C. Gardiner and choreographed by Raja Feather Kelly, opened at Playwrights Horizons March 10.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:39PM

Go Inside Opening Night of Be More Chill on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

Following a New Jersey premiere and an Off-Broadway triumph, the Joe Iconis and Joe Tracz musical opened at the Lyceum Theatre March 10.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:15AM
Sunday, March 10, 2019

A Day in the Life With Wicked’s Katie Rose Clarke by Marc J. Franklin

Follow Broadway’s Glinda—from AM to PM—as she gives us an inside glimpse into what it’s like to be an actor in New York City.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:08PM
Friday, March 8, 2019

See All My Sons’ Annette Bening, Tracy Letts, Benjamin Walker, and More Meet the Press by Marc J. Franklin

The Roundabout Theatre Company production is set to begin performances at the American Airlines Theatre April 4.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:09PM
Thursday, March 7, 2019

Go Inside King Kong’s Street Renaming Celebration on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

Anne del Castillo, the acting commissioner of the New York City mayor’s office, joined the company of the mega-musical to unveil King Kong Court March 6.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:35PM

From Fosca to Dolly: Celebrating Donna Murphy on the New York Stage by Marc J. Franklin

The two-time Tony Award winner celebrates her birthday March 7.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:45AM
Wednesday, March 6, 2019

A Look at Phoebe Waller-Bridge in Fleabag Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

Waller-Bridge brings her acclaimed solo play to SoHo Playhouse for its U.S. premiere.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:50PM

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