All stories by Marc J. Franklin on BroadwayStars

Tuesday, January 22, 2019

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
Monday, January 21, 2019

Go Inside School of Rock’s Final Broadway Bow by Marc J. Franklin

The Andrew Lloyd Webber musical ended its Broadway run at the Winter Garden Theatre January 20.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:52PM

The Band’s Visit Celebrates 500 Performances on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

David Yazbek and Itamar Moses’ Tony Award-winning musical celebrated the milestone at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre January 20.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:56AM
Friday, January 18, 2019

A Look at Fiasco Theater’s Merrily We Roll Along Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The Roundabout Theatre Company production will officially open February 19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:32PM

Inside Rehearsals for The World Premiere of Little Girl Blue: The Nina Simone Musical by Marc J. Franklin

The new musical, written by and starring Laiona Michelle, will begin performances at the George Street Playhouse January 29.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:11PM

Go Inside Rehearsals for the U.K. Premiere of Cost of Living by Marc J. Franklin

Martyna Majok’s Pulitzer Prizing-winning play will begin performances at the Hampstead Theatre January 24.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:29PM

See the New Cast of The Ferryman Meet the Press by Marc J. Franklin

Brian d’Arcy James, Holley Fain, and more will join the hit Broadway play February 19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:14PM
Thursday, January 17, 2019

See Ira Glass and Mike Birbiglia Celebrate the Winners of The New One’s Understudy Contest by Marc J. Franklin

The winners of Birbiglia’s challenge took the stage at the Cort Theatre to perform their monologues.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:36PM

See the Cast of Be More Chill Celebrate Its Marquee Unveiling by Marc J. Franklin

The Joe Iconis and Joe Tracz musical is set to begin performances at the Lyceum Theatre February 13.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:19PM

Go Inside Rehearsal of My Very Own British Invasion at Paper Mill Playhouse by Marc J. Franklin

The world premiere, directed by Jerry Mitchell, is set to begin performances January 31.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM

A Look at Danny Burstein and Christian Dante White in My Fair Lady by Marc J. Franklin

The stars joined the Barlett Sher-helmed revival at Lincoln Center Theater January 8.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:23AM

See The Ferryman Celebrate 100 Performances on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The Olivier Award-winning play by Jez Butterworth celebrated a new milestone at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre January 16.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:21AM

A Sneak Peek at Superhero Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The new musical by Tom Kitt and John Logan will begin performances at Second Stage Theater January 31.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:14AM

See the Cast and Creative Team of ’Daddy,’ Starring Alan Cumming, Meet the Press by Marc J. Franklin

The world premiere by Jeremy O. Harris is set to begin performances Off-Broadway February 12.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:23AM
Wednesday, January 16, 2019

See Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Stephanie J. Block, and More Celebrate Mickey: The True Original Exhibition by Marc J. Franklin

Check out photos from the exhibition's Broadway Day on January 15.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:24PM

A Look at Lily James and Gillian Anderson in Rehearsal for All About Eve in the West End by Marc J. Franklin

The Ivo van Hove-helmed production is set to begin performances in London February 2.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:32PM

Go Inside the First Rehearsal of Marys Seacole Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:02PM

Go Inside the Opening Night of Maestro Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

Eve Wolf’s musical play about legendary conductor Arturo Toscanini opened at The Duke on 42nd Street January 14.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:09PM

See the Cast and Creative Team of The Convent Meet the Press by Marc J. Franklin

The world premiere by Jessica Dickey begins performances at Off-Broadway's A.R.T./New York Theatres January 16.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:22AM
Tuesday, January 15, 2019

A Look at Colin Quinn's Red State Blue State Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The new solo show is now playing at the Minetta Lane Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:52PM

A First Look at Two River’s Noises Off in New Jersey by Marc J. Franklin

The production, directed by Sarna Lapine, began performances January 12.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:26PM

Go Inside The Jimmy Awards’ 10th Anniversary Reunion Concert by Marc J. Franklin

The Broadway League celebrated 10 years of the National High School Musical Theatre Awards at the National Geographic Center January 14.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM
Monday, January 14, 2019

See Patti Murin, James Monroe Iglehart, and More Celebrate 25 Years of Disney Theatrical by Marc J. Franklin

The stars came out to honor Disney Theatrical at BroadwayCon January 11.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:55PM

Yiddish Fiddler on the Roof Celebrates Its Move to Stage 42 by Marc J. Franklin

The new mounting of the hit production, starring Steven Skybell, Jackie Hoffman, and Jennifer Babiak, will begin performances February 11 Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:17PM

Go Inside The National Theatre's Celebration of Network on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The Ivo van Hove-helmed production, starring Bryan Cranston, opened at the Belasco Theatre December 6.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:56AM
Sunday, January 13, 2019

Go Inside Beautiful’s Fifth Anniversary Celebration With Carole King by Marc J. Franklin

To commemorate the musical's five years on Broadway, the singer-songwriter surprised audiences with a special performance January 12.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:11PM

Go Inside Beautiful’s 5th Anniversary Celebration With Carole King by Marc J. Franklin

To commemorate the musical's five years on Broadway, the singer-songwriter surprised audiences with a special performance January 12.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:11PM
Friday, January 11, 2019

See the Cast and Creative Team of MCC's The Light Meet the Press by Marc J. Franklin

Loy A. Webb’s play, starring McKinley Belcher II! and Mandi Masden, will begin performances January 23.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM

A First Look at the World Premiere of Paradise Square at Berkeley Rep. by Marc J. Franklin

The new musical, directed by Moisés Kaufman, opened January 10.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:10PM

A First Look at The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical National Tour by Marc J. Franklin

The national tour, starring Chris McCarrell in the title role, launched January 4 in Fayetteville, Arkansas, at the Walton Arts Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:56PM

A First Look at About Alice at Brooklyn’s Polonsky Shakespeare Center by Marc J. Franklin

The new play by Calvin Trillin, inspired by his memoir of the same name, will open January 20 at Theatre For A New Audience.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM

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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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