All stories by Marc J. Franklin on BroadwayStars

Friday, August 10, 2018

Go Inside the Opening Night of Be More Chill Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The Joe Iconis and Joe Tracz Musical opened at the Signature Theatre August 9.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:46AM
Thursday, August 9, 2018

Travel the High Line With The Lion King’s Bradley Gibson by Marc J. Franklin

Broadway’s newest Simba takes us along the elevated park, giving a glimpse at how he enjoys summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:15AM
Wednesday, August 8, 2018

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

The new Theresa Rebeck play will begin performances at the American Airlines Theatre August 31.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:20PM

Snack Attack With Be More Chill’s George Salazar by Marc J. Franklin

The star shares how he likes to be beat the summer heat, taking us to Christina Tosi’s award-winning bakery.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM
Tuesday, August 7, 2018

Visit the Farmers Market With Mean Girls’ Ashley Park by Marc J. Franklin

The Tony Award nominee takes us inside the Tucker Square Greenmarket, giving a glimpse at how she enjoys summer in New York City.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:53AM
Monday, August 6, 2018

Explore Brooklyn with SpongeBob SquarePants' Ethan Slater by Marc J. Franklin

The Tony Award nominee takes us inside one of his favorite Brooklyn neighborhoods and shows us how he’s been spending his summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:19AM
Friday, August 3, 2018

See Julia Roberts, Jerry Mitchell, and More Honor Garry Marshall at Pretty Woman by Marc J. Franklin

The stars came out for a special tribute performance in honor of the late film director and producer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:40AM
Wednesday, August 1, 2018

Go Inside Avenue Q’s 15th Anniversary Celebration by Marc J. Franklin

The Tony Award-winning musical opened on Broadway July 31, 2003 at the Golden Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48PM
Tuesday, July 31, 2018

Go Inside the In The Heights Vinyl Cast Album Release With Lin-Manuel Miranda and More by Marc J. Franklin

Check out photos from the exclusive in-store event at Barnes and Noble July 30.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM
Thursday, July 26, 2018

See The Cast of The Band’s Visit and More at Broadway in Bryant Park by Marc J. Franklin

Come From Away, Kinky Boots, and This Ain’t No Disco also performed at the free summer concert series in Manhattan.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:26PM

A First Look at Heist! at The Players Theatre by Marc J. Franklin

The new musical comedy will begin performances August 9.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:22PM
Wednesday, July 25, 2018

A Look at Altar Boyz at The Cape Playhouse by Marc J. Franklin

The musical comedy opened in Cape Cod, Massachusetts July 24.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:08PM
Tuesday, July 24, 2018

See the Cast and Creative Team of New Jersey Rep.’s Fern Hill Meet the Press by Marc J. Franklin

The new play by Michael Tucker is set to begin performances August 9.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:51PM
Wednesday, July 18, 2018

A Look at Hairspray at Long Island’s Argyle Theatre by Marc J. Franklin

The musical, which stars Katy Geraghty as Tracy Turnblad, is scheduled to run through August 26.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:23AM
Monday, July 16, 2018

Go Inside the 20th Annual Broadway Barks With Bernadette Peters and Victor Garber by Marc J. Franklin

The Hello, Dolly! co-stars and over 80 Broadway actors came out for the annual pet adoption event in Shubert Alley.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:24PM
Sunday, July 15, 2018

A Day in the Life of Anastasia's Zach Adkins by Marc J. Franklin

Follow Broadway’s Dmitry—from AM to PM—as he gives us an inside glimpse into what it’s like to be an actor in New York City.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, July 13, 2018

Go Inside the Hudson as the Go-Go’s Offer Surprise Performance at Broadway’s Head Over Heels by Marc J. Franklin

The jukebox musical, featuring the iconic band’s music, is set to open July 26 at the Hudson Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:05AM

Look Back at Broadway Barks Over the Years by Marc J. Franklin

The annual pet adoption event will celebrate its 20th anniversary July 14 in Shubert Alley.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, July 12, 2018

A Sneak Peek at the Off-Broadway Premiere of Be More Chill by Marc J. Franklin

The Joe Iconis and Joe Tracz musical will begin performances at Signature Theatre July 26.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:47AM
Friday, July 6, 2018

How Jessica Keenan Wynn Builds Her Characters, From Their Personality to Their Shoes by Marc J. Franklin

The Heathers and Beautiful star, preparing for the release of Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, shares how she makes each of her characters her own.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:10AM

A Look at Darlesia Cearcy and Merle Dandridge in Once on This Island by Marc J. Franklin

The actors have stepped into the roles of Erzulie and Papa Ge in the Tony Award-winning revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:47AM

See Whoopi Goldberg, Emma Stone, and More Visit Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

See who stopped by the Great White Way in June.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, July 5, 2018

Look Back at Christopher Reeve, Jeff Daniels, and More in Fifth Of July by Marc J. Franklin

The Tony Award-nominated play by Lanford Wilson opened on Broadway at the New Apollo November 5, 1980.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:23AM
Friday, June 29, 2018

See Rachel Bloom, Emma Hunton, and More in The Skivvies: Hollywood Stripped by Marc J. Franklin

The musical duo brought their concert series to the West Coast and stripped down with an all-new lineup of stars.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:58PM
Wednesday, June 27, 2018

See Sasson Gabay Join Broadway’s The Band’s Visit by Marc J. Franklin

The Israeli actor began performances performance as Tewfiq June 26, reprising his role from the 2007 film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:33PM

Go Inside Rehearsals for the 2018 New York Musical Festival by Marc J. Franklin

The annual festival will run July 9–August 5, showcasing original musicals, concerts, readings, and special events.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:10PM

Go Inside Transport Group’s Promises, Promises in Concert by Marc J. Franklin

The June 25 event was hosted by and featured performances by original stars Jill O'Hara and Margo Sappington.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM
Tuesday, June 26, 2018

Go Inside the 2018 Jimmy Awards Hosted by Laura Benanti by Marc J. Franklin

The 10th annual National High School Musical Theatre Awards were presented June 25 at Broadway’s Minskoff Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:31AM
Monday, June 25, 2018

Go Inside Playbill’s Sing For Hope Piano Pop-Up Performances by Marc J. Franklin

The casts of SpongeBob, Waitress, and more joined us in Times Square to celebrate the free public pianos.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:41PM
Saturday, June 23, 2018

Check out the Latest 2018–2019 Broadway Marquees by Marc J. Franklin

See the newest crop of show art decorating the Great White Way.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Friday, June 22, 2018

Go Inside Rehearsals for the 10th Annual Jimmy Awards by Marc J. Franklin

The awards, which honor excellence in high school musical theatre, will be hosted by Laura Benanti June 25.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:43PM

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