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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
Tuesday, March 5, 2019

Go Inside Lincoln Center Theater’s Camelot Benefit Starring Lin-Manuel Miranda by Marc J. Franklin

The one-night-only concert, directed by Tony winner Bartlett Sher, took place in the Vivian Beaumont Theater March 4.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:43PM

See the Cast and Creative Team of Broadway’s Ink Meet the Press by Marc J. Franklin

Manhattan Theatre Club's American premiere of the James Graham play will begin performances April 2.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:29PM

See the Cast and Creative Team of Marie, Dancing Still Meet the Press by Marc J. Franklin

The new musical from Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty will begin performances in Seattle March 22.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:47PM
Monday, March 4, 2019

A Look at the World Premiere of “Daddy” Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The New Group and Vineyard Theatre co-production of Jeremy O. Harris’ new play will open at the Signature Center March 5.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:35PM

See the Cast and Creative Team of Halley Feiffer's The Pain of My Belligerence Meet the Press by Marc J. Franklin

The world premiere, directed by Trip Cullman, will begin performances at Playwrights Horizons March 29.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM

A Look at Andrew Barth Feldman in Dear Evan Hansen by Marc J. Franklin

The 16-year-old Jimmy Award winner stepped into the title role of the Tony-winning musical January 30.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:41PM

An Exclusive Look at the Ensemblist’s Glam Women’s History Month Tribute by Marc J. Franklin

Continuing with its series spotlighting Broadway’s unsung heroes, the popular platform showcases Broadway ensemble members from Moulin Rouge!, Frozen, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM
Saturday, March 2, 2019

Celebrate Ken Ludwig’s Lend Me A Tenor at 30 by Marc J. Franklin

The Jerry Zaks–helmed comedy, starring Victor Garber, opened at the Royale Theatre March 2, 1989.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:41PM
Friday, March 1, 2019

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

The new musical, starring Alex Brightman and Sophia Anne Caruso, will begin performances at the Winter Garden Theatre March 28.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:53AM

See the Cast of Ain’t Too Proud Celebrate Its First Performance on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The new musical about the Temptations began performances at the Imperial Theatre February 28.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:17AM

Celebrate Stephen Sondheim's Sweeney Todd at 40 by Marc J. Franklin

The Tony-winning musical, starring Angela Lansbury and Len Cariou, opened at the Uris Theatre March 1, 1979.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, February 28, 2019

A Look at the New Cast of The Ferryman on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

Brian d’Arcy James, Holley Fain, and more joined the hit Broadway play at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre February 19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:52PM
Wednesday, February 27, 2019

An Exclusive First Look at Shenandoah at Serenbe Playhouse by Marc J. Franklin

The immersive production, starring American Idol winner Taylor Hicks and Rachel Potter, will begin performances in Atlanta March 13.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:33PM

See Joey McIntyre, Caitlin Kinnunen, and Isabelle McCalla Celebrate Kids' Night on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The performers greeted participants with a pop-up photo experience in Times Square February 26.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:22PM
Tuesday, February 26, 2019

Check Out the Latest Crop of Marquees for Broadway’s Spring Season by Marc J. Franklin

See the newest show art decorating the Great White Way.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM
Tuesday, February 19, 2019

A Look Inside Manhattan Concert Productions’ The Scarlet Pimpernel by Marc J. Franklin

The one-night-only concert, starring Tony Yazbeck, Laura Osnes, Norm Lewis, and more, played Lincoln Center’s David Geffen Hall February 18.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:29PM
Friday, February 15, 2019

A First Look at Alec Baldwin, Andrea Martin, Matt Bomer, and Molly Shannon on Will & Grace by Marc J. Franklin

The stage and screen stars are set to appear in the upcoming February episodes of the NBC sitcom.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:56PM

A Sneak Peek at Manhattan Concert Production’s The Scarlet Pimpernel by Marc J. Franklin

The one-night-only concert, starring Tony Yazbeck, Laura Osnes, and more, is set to play Lincoln Center’s David Geffen Hall February 18.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:55PM

A First Look at Marys Seacole Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The LCT3 production of Jackie Sibblies Drury’s new play began performances at Lincoln Center Theater February 9.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24PM
Thursday, February 14, 2019

See the Cast and Creative Team of Do You Feel Anger? Meet the Press by Marc J. Franklin

Mara Nelson-Greenberg’s dark comedy is set to begin performances at the Vineyard March 13.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:08PM

See the 2019 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Winner Visit Pretty Woman by Marc J. Franklin

King, the wire fox terrier, celebrated with a walk-on role at the Nederlander Theatre February 13.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:27AM

See the Cast of Torch Song, Patrick Page, and More at Second Stage’s All-Star Bowling Fundraiser by Marc J. Franklin

Second Stage Theater’s 32nd annual All-Star Bowling Classic took place February 11.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM
Wednesday, February 13, 2019

A Look Inside Opening Night of The Dance of Death and Mies Julie Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

Classic Stage Company’s productions of the August Strindberg works play in rep, directed by Victoria Clark and Shariffa Ali, respectively.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:59PM

Go Inside Call Me Madam’s Closing Night Celebration by Marc J. Franklin

The Encores! presentation concluded its run at New York City Center February 10.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:52PM

Go Inside Opening Night of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Freestyle Love Supreme Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The improvised hip-hop and theatre show opened at Ars Nova's Greenwich House Theater February 12.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:04AM
Tuesday, February 12, 2019

Inside the 9th Annual Clive Barnes Awards With Beth Leavel, Michael Riedel, and More by Marc J. Franklin

The annual awards recognize the extraordinary work of young professionals in the fields of acting and dance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM
Monday, February 11, 2019

Go Inside Opening Night of The Light Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The New York premiere of Loy A. Webb’s play, starring McKinley Belcher III and Mandi Masden, opened February 10 at MCC Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:15AM
Friday, February 8, 2019

A Look at The Music Man at the Kennedy Center by Marc J. Franklin

The Broadway Center Stage production, starring Norm Lewis, Jessie Mueller, and Rosie O'Donnell, began performances at the Kennedy Center February 6.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:14AM
Thursday, February 7, 2019

A First Look at Ragtime at Pasadena Playhouse by Marc J. Franklin

The production of the award-winning musical is set to officially open in California February 10.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:11PM

Meet the Cast of Chick Flick the Musical Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The new musical from Suzy Conn will begin performances at the Westside Theatre February 21.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:34PM

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Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
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Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
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