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Wednesday, October 31, 2018

Take a Sneak Peek at The King and I National Tour by Marc J. Franklin

The non-Equity tour is set to launch at the Wilson Center in Wilmington, North Carolina, November 9.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM
Tuesday, October 30, 2018

A Look at Mike Faist, Lauren Patten, and More in Days of Rage Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The new drama by Steven Levenson opens October 30 at Second Stage Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:04PM

See the cast of Mean Girls, Andrew Keenan-Bolger, and More Honor Casey Nicholaw at The Prom by Marc J. Franklin

The stars came out for a special performance October 29 to honor the Tony Award-winning director.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:29PM

See the Theatre Community Come Out to Help The Drama Book Shop by Marc J. Franklin

After the success of efforts from Lin-Manuel Miranda, Quiara Alegría Hudes, and Kristoffer Diaz, more playwrights signed copies of their plays to help the store October 29.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:59AM
Monday, October 29, 2018

Go Inside the Third Annual Samuel French Awards with Christine Ebersole, Amber Iman, Sierra Boggess, and More by Marc J. Franklin

The October 29 event honored Lucy Simon, Marsha Norman, Doug Wright, and Antoinette Nwandu for their contributions to the theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:11PM

Go Inside Rehearsals for The 24 Hour Musicals by Marc J. Franklin

The annual fundraiser, starring Patti Murin, Norm Lewis, and more, returns October 29 at the American Airlines Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:51PM

A First Look at American Son on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The production, starring Kerry Washington and Steven Pasquale, is set to open at the Booth Theatre November 4.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:39AM
Saturday, October 27, 2018

Getting Into Character With Frozen’s Patti Murin by Marc J. Franklin

Follow Broadway’s Princess Anna through her pre-show routine as she prepares to step out onto the St. James Theatre stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:00AM
Friday, October 26, 2018

A Look at Lewiston/Clarkston Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The two plays by Samuel D. Hunter, performed together in a single evening, opened at Rattlestick October 25

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:03PM

Go Inside Rehearsal for Valley of the Heart at Los Angeles' Center Theatre Group by Marc J. Franklin

The new play, presented in association with Teatro Campesino, is set to begin performances October 30 at the Mark Taper Forum.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:37AM

A First Look at Rock Of Ages 10th Anniversary Tour by Marc J. Franklin

The touring production launched October 13 in Elmira, New York.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:35AM

The Cast of Mean Girls, Jessica Vosk, and More Come Out for Breast Cancer Research Foundation Luncheon by Marc J. Franklin

The annual symposium and awards luncheon was held October 25 in New York City.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM
Thursday, October 25, 2018

Go Inside Beautiful’s 2000th Performance Celebration by Marc J. Franklin

The Tony Award-nominated musical, currently starring Abby Mueller, opened on Broadway January 12, 2014.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:19AM
Wednesday, October 24, 2018

See the Company of Network on Broadway Meet the Press by Marc J. Franklin

Bryan Cranston, Tatiana Maslany, and more meet the press ahead of the first Broadway preview November 10.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:10PM
Tuesday, October 23, 2018

A First Look at Bobby Cannavale in Amazon’s Homecoming by Marc J. Franklin

The new thriller, debuting November 2, features the Lifespan of a Fact star and Oscar winner Julia Roberts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:27PM
Monday, October 22, 2018

A Look at the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory National Tour by Marc J. Franklin

Noah Weisberg stars as Willy Wonka in the touring production, which launched September 21 in Buffalo, New York.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:01PM

A First Look at Switzerland in the West End by Marc J. Franklin

The thriller, which previously played at the Theatre Royal Bath’s Ustinov Studio in London, is set to begin performances November 10.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM
Saturday, October 20, 2018

Go Inside Opening Night of Ordinary Days Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The Keen Company's revival of Adam Gwon’s song cycle opened October 17 at Theatre Row.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:30AM
Tuesday, October 16, 2018

Go Inside the Benefit Reading of Nöel Coward’s Tonight at 8:30 by Marc J. Franklin

The performance, starring Bebe Neuwirth, Norm Lewis, and more, kicked off Red Bull Theater’s season October 15.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:17PM

Go Inside the 2018 Horton Foote Prize Honoring Jaclyn Backhaus and Lauren Yee by Marc J. Franklin

The biennial celebration of playwriting was hosted at the Lotos Club October 15.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:04PM
Monday, October 15, 2018

Go Inside Rehearsals for the Gala Performance of Closer Than Ever by Marc J. Franklin

Abingdon Theatre Company’s gala performance of Richard Maltby, Jr. and David Shire's musical revue will honor Donna Murphy October 22.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:17PM
Saturday, October 6, 2018

Getting Into Character With Once On This Island's Alex Newell by Marc J. Franklin

Follow Broadway’s Asaka through his pre-show routine as he gets ready to step onto the Circle In The Square stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:00AM
Thursday, October 4, 2018

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

The Olivier Award-winning production is set to open at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre October 21.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12PM
Wednesday, October 3, 2018
Tuesday, October 2, 2018

Go Inside Rehearsals for the 10th Anniversary Tour of Rock Of Ages by Marc J. Franklin

The touring production will launch October 13 in Elmira, New York.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:37PM
Saturday, September 29, 2018

Getting Into Character With Frozen’s Caissie Levy by Marc J. Franklin

Follow Broadway’s Queen Elsa through her pre-show routine as she gets ready to step out onto the St. James Theatre stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:00AM
Friday, September 28, 2018

Go Inside Rehearsal for the National Tour of A Bronx Tale by Marc J. Franklin

The tour of the Broadway production is set to launch October 14 in Rochester, New York.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:13PM
Wednesday, September 26, 2018

Go Inside the Opening Night of I was Most Alive With You Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The new play by Pulitzer Prize finalist Craig Lucas opened September 24 at Playwright’s Horizons.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:11PM

Go Inside the Press Day for Roundabout Underground’s Usual Girls by Marc J. Franklin

The world premiere from Ming Peiffer is set to begin performances October 11 Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:57PM

See the Cast and Creative Team of Days of Rage Meet the Press by Marc J. Franklin

The world premiere from Dear Evan Hansen’s Steven Levenson will begin performances October 9 at Second Stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:56AM
Tuesday, September 25, 2018

Go Inside Laramie: A Legacy With Mary Louise Parker, Adam Rippon, and More by Marc J. Franklin

The benefit reading honored Matthew Shepard and the progress that has been made to erase hate since his death.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:46PM

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