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Friday, January 11, 2019

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
Thursday, January 10, 2019

Go Inside the First Day of Rehearsals for Broadway's Be More Chill 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 03:55PM

A Look at Brian d’Arcy James, Holley Fain, and More in Rehearsals for The Ferryman on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The new cast members will begin performances February 19 at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:40PM
Wednesday, January 9, 2019

Go Inside the Opening of the Robert W. Wilson MCC Theater Space Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The theatre celebrated the opening of its first permanent home in Hell’s Kitchen January 9.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:32PM

Go Inside Opening Night of Choir Boy on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The play from acclaimed Oscar-winning Moonlight writer Tarell Alvin McCraney opened January 8 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:38AM
Tuesday, January 8, 2019

Go Inside the Opening Night of Abby Rosebrock's Blue Ridge Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The world premiere, directed by Taibi Magar, opened at the Atlantic Theater Company January 7.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:56AM
Monday, January 7, 2019

See Sara Bareilles and Gavin Creel's First Bow Together in Waitress on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The duo joined the company of the hit musical January 7 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:01PM
Saturday, January 5, 2019

Getting Into Character With Kinky Boots’ Joey Taranto by Marc J. Franklin

The actor, starring as one of the drag queens in the Tony Award-winning musical, gives Playbill an exclusive look inside his pre-show makeup process.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM

Inside Opening Night of the Public Theater’s 2019 Under the Radar Festival by Marc J. Franklin

The annual festival, running through January 13, kicked off January 3 Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:51AM
Friday, January 4, 2019

See Waitress’ Sara Barailles and Gavin Creel Meet the Press by Marc J. Franklin

The duo will begin performances in the hit Broadway musical January 7 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:28AM
Thursday, January 3, 2019

See The Office! A Musical Parody Celebrate 100 Performances Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The satirical twist on the popular NBC series opened October 3, 2018 at the Jerry Orbach Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:30PM

A First Look at True West on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

Roundabout’s revival, starring Ethan Hawke and Paul Dano, began performances December 27.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:27PM

First Look at Ethan Hawke and Paul Dano in True West on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

Roundabout’s revival of the Sam Shepard classic began performances December 27.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:27PM

A Sneak Peek at Andrew Rannells on Black Monday by Marc J. Franklin

The new Showtime series is set to premiere January 20.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:22AM
Wednesday, January 2, 2019

Inside Rehearsals For Fiasco Theater’s Merrily We Roll Along Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The production, presented by Roundabout Theatre Company, will begin performances January 12.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:23PM

A First Look at Informer Starring The Ferryman’s Paddy Considine by Marc J. Franklin

The U.K. drama is set to premiere in the U.S. January 11 on Amazon Prime

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:02PM

A First Look at Sheryl Lee Ralph and Brian Stokes Mitchell on CBS' Fam by Marc J. Franklin

The new comedy—starring Nina Dobrev and Tone Bell—is set to debut on CBS January 10.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:45PM
Monday, December 31, 2018

How Did Broadway Stars Celebrate the Holidays in 2019? by Marc J. Franklin

Take a look backstage at how the casts of Broadway’s The Prom, Waitress, the Aladdin national tour, and more celebrated the holiday season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:56AM
Friday, December 28, 2018

The Year in Images: 41 Not-to-Miss Photos of 2018 by Marc J. Franklin

Take a look back at the stunning portraits, backstage glimpses, memorable reunions, and historic moments that define the theatrical year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM

A Look at All of the Broadway Marquees of 2018 by Marc J. Franklin

From John Lithgow: Stories by Heart in January to To Kill A Mocking Bird in December, look back at all the shows that opened on Broadway in 2018.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM
Thursday, December 27, 2018

A Look Back at the Original Broadway Production of Show Boat by Marc J. Franklin

Oscar Hammerstein II and Jerome Kern’s musical adaptation of the Edna Ferber novel opened at the Ziegfeld Theatre December 27, 1927.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:43AM

A Look Back at 15 Years of The Public Theater’s Under the Radar Festvial by Marc J. Franklin

Before the annual downtown festival returns January 2019 (with works by Ifeoma Fafunwa, New Saloon, Flaco Navaja, Tania El Khoury, and more) we reflect on 15 impactful past productions.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Sunday, December 23, 2018

Living for the Laughter: Backstage With Broadway’s The Play That Goes Wrong by Marc J. Franklin

As the show concludes its Broadway run at the Lyceum Theatre January 6, join the cast as they look back at their experience in the hit comedy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Saturday, December 22, 2018

Go Inside Ashley Brown's Holiday Concert With the New York Pops by Marc J. Franklin

The former Mary Poppins and Belle on Broadway joined Steven Reineke for Under the Mistletoe at Carnegie Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:23AM
Friday, December 21, 2018

Inside Stronger Than Hate: A Benefit for Tree of Life Synagogue Concert at The Green Room 42 by Marc J. Franklin

The cast of the Off-Broadway production of Fiddler of the Roof came out to raise funds for the Pittsburgh congregation—and how you can still help.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:29PM

A First Look at the World Premiere of Blue Ridge Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The new play by Abby Rosebrock, starring Marin Ireland, will open at Atlantic Theater Company January 7, 2019.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:04PM

Go Inside Rehearsal for Ever After at the Alliance Theatre by Marc J. Franklin

The production, starring Sierra Boggess, is set to begin performances in Atlanta January 15, 2019.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:23PM

See Donna McKechnie, Georgia Engel, and More Join Nancy Ticotin at The Green Room 42 by Marc J. Franklin

The stage and screen star performed her new show The F Words: Fiery, Fabulous, and Fierce December 20.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM
Thursday, December 20, 2018

See Courtney Reed, Susan Egan, Laura Osnes, and More at The Broadway Princess Holiday Party by Marc J. Franklin

The popular concert series returned to New York City at Sony Hall December 17.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:05PM

Go Inside Rehearsal With the New Cast of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child by Marc J. Franklin

The Tony Award-winning production welcomes a new cast to the two-part play March 20, 2019.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:00PM

A First Look at Tarell Alvin McCraney’s Choir Boy on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The acclaimed play by the Oscar-winning Moonlight director is set to open January 8 on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:34PM

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