All stories by Marc J. Franklin on BroadwayStars

Thursday, February 7, 2019

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

See Layton Williams and New Cast of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie in London by Marc J. Franklin

Williams stepped into the title role in the West End production January 28.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:38AM
Wednesday, February 6, 2019

Step Inside Broadway's Mark Hellinger Theatre by Marc J. Franklin

Inside the Theatre, the series that documents Broadway’s historic playhouses, continues with the Mark Hellinger Theatre, currently functioning as the home of the Times Square Church.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM

Go Inside Playbill’s Broadway Trivia Night at Brookfield Place by Marc J. Franklin

Tony Award nominee Laura Osnes joined theatre fans for the competition in Lower Manhattan February 5.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:19AM
Tuesday, February 5, 2019

See New Kids on The Block’s Joey McIntyre Return to Broadway in Waitress by Marc J. Franklin

The singer stepped into the role of Dr. Pomatter in the Sara Bareilles musical February 4.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:05AM
Monday, February 4, 2019

A First Look Inside Rehearsals for Broadway's Kiss Me, Kate by Marc J. Franklin

The Roundabout revival starring Kelli O’Hara and Will Chase will begin performances February 14 at Studio 54.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37PM

Take an Exclusive Look at The Ensemblists’ Glam Black History Month Tribute to Broadway Swings by Marc J. Franklin

Photographer Billy Bustamante showcases Broadway swings from Mean Girls, Waitress, Once On This Island, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM
Sunday, February 3, 2019

Getting Into Character with The Cher Show’s Micaela Diamond by Marc J. Franklin

Follow Broadway’s “Babe,” the youngest Cher in the hit bio-musical, through her pre-show routine as she prepares to step out onto the Neil Simon Theatre stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM
Friday, February 1, 2019

A First Look at Lynn Nottage’s By The Way, Meet Very Stark Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The Signature Theatre production, directed by Kamilah Forbes, began performances January 29.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:29PM
Thursday, January 31, 2019

Go Inside Andrew Barth Feldman’s Broadway Debut at 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 10:05AM
Tuesday, January 29, 2019

A Look Inside Eden Espinosa’s Album Release Concert by Marc J. Franklin

The Wicked and Lempicka star celebrated the release of her new album Revelation at Sony Hall January 28.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:25PM

See Waitress’ Eddie Jemison and Joey McIntyre Meet the Press by Marc J. Franklin

The two are heading to Broadway in February.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:31PM
Monday, January 28, 2019

A First Look at God Said This at the Cherry Lane Theatre by Marc J. Franklin

Leah Nanako Winkler's award-winning drama, directed by Morgan Gould and presented by Primary Stages, opens Off-Broadway January 29.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:09PM

A Sneak Peek at the Costume Design for Encores! Call Me Madam by Marc J. Franklin

Carmen Cusack stars as Ambassador Sally Adams in the upcoming production at New York City Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:56PM

Inside Opening Night for the World Premiere of Joan Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

Tony nominee Johanna Day leads the cast of the Stephen Belber play, which opened at the HERE Arts Center January 27.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:31PM

See Your Favorite Moments From Rent on Fox by Marc J. Franklin

Fox’s presentation of the Jonathan Larson musical aired January 27.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM
Friday, January 25, 2019

Go Inside the Grand Opening of Southern Repertory Theatre’s New Theatre by Marc J. Franklin

The New Orleans theatre company celebrated its new permanent home with an inaugural ball January 19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:58PM

A First Look at Ever After at the Alliance Theatre by Marc J. Franklin

The production, starring Sierra Boggess, is set to open in Atlanta January 26.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:40PM

A Look Inside Rehearsals for the National Tour of Falsettos by Marc J. Franklin

The touring production, starring Max von Essen, Nick Adams, Eden Espinosa, will launch in Arkansas February 8.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:07PM

Production Photos: A Look at the National Tour of Cats by Marc J. Franklin

The tour of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical launched at the Providence Performing Arts Center January 22.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:01PM

Go Inside Broadway Opening of True West Starring Ethan Hawke and Paul Dano by Marc J. Franklin

Roundabout’s revival of the Sam Shepard classic opened January 24 at the American Airlines Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:01AM
Thursday, January 24, 2019

A Sneak Peek at The Music Man starring Norm Lewis, Jessie Mueller, and Rosie O’Donnell by Marc J. Franklin

The Broadway Center Stage production, directed by Marc Bruni, is set to begin performances at the Kennedy Center February 6.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:20PM

Go Inside the Opening Night of A Man for All Seasons Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

Fellowship for Performing Arts revives Robert Bolt’s Tony-winning play for a limited run at the Acorn Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12PM
Wednesday, January 23, 2019

Go Inside Rehearsal for Alice By Heart Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

Steven Sater and Jessie Nelson’s new musical adaptation of the Lewis Carroll classic is set to begin performances January 30 at MCC Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:20PM

Go Inside the Opening Night of Eddie and Dave Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The world premiere by Amy Staats opened January 22 at Atlantic Theater Company's Stage 2.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:08PM

A Look at Eddie and Dave Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The world premiere by Amy Staats opened January 22 at Atlantic Theater Company's Stage 2.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:14PM

A Sneak Peek at Be More Chill on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The Joe Iconis and Joe Tracz musical will begin performances at the Lyceum Theatre February 13.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:28PM

An Exclusive Look Inside Rehearsals of We Are The Tigers Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

In the new musical, a low-ranking team of cheerleaders tries to survive the night while being terrorized by a serial killer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM
Tuesday, January 22, 2019

A First Look at Brooklyn's Immersive Oscar at the Crown by Marc J. Franklin

The queer musical/nightclub experience, inspired by Oscar Wilde, began performances January 18.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:25PM

A Sneak Peek at We’ll Have Manhattan: Rodgers & Hart in New York With Santino Fontana by Marc J. Franklin

The concerts, conceived by the upcoming Tootsie star, will be presented January 26–28 as part of 92Y’s Lyrics & Lyricists series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:08PM

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

The world premiere, starring Tony nominee Johanna Day, began performances January 19 at the HERE Arts Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:53AM

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