All stories by Marc J. Franklin on BroadwayStars

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
Wednesday, June 20, 2018

Go Inside the ACCA Awards Honoring Once On This Island by Marc J. Franklin

The ACCA Award for Outstanding Broadway Chorus, presented by Actors’ Equity Advisory Committee on Chorus Affairs, was given to the Tony-winning revival June 19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:24AM
Tuesday, June 19, 2018

A Sneak Peek at Perfect Picture Starring Lillias White by Marc J. Franklin

The new musical features a book and lyrics by Emmy Award winner Eileen Bluestone Sherman and music by Gail C. Bluestone.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:32PM
Sunday, June 17, 2018

Shepherding the Show: A Day in the Life of Hamilton’s Stage Manager by Marc J. Franklin

Production stage manager Amber White gives Playbill an exclusive view at what it takes to keep the Tony Award-winning hit musical running eight performances a week.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, June 14, 2018

See Straight White Men's Armie Hammer, Josh Charles, Kate Bornstein, and More Meet the Press by Marc J. Franklin

Young Jean Lee’s play, directed by Anna D. Shapiro, will begin performances on Broadway June 29.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM
Wednesday, June 13, 2018

A Look at Skeleton Crew at the Geffen Playhouse by Marc J. Franklin

The final installment in Dominique Morisseau’s three-play cycle is currently making its Los Angeles premiere.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM
Tuesday, June 12, 2018

See the Cast of Mary Page Marlowe Meet the Press by Marc J. Franklin

Six actors play the title character in Tracy Letts’ play, directed by Lila Neugebauer, beginning June 19 at Second Stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:39PM
Monday, June 11, 2018

Go Behind the Scenes at The 2018 Tony Awards by Marc J. Franklin

Get a glimpse of what was happening backstage and in the audience on Broadway’s biggest night.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:37PM

A Look at The Band’s Visit and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Tony Awards After Parties by Marc J. Franklin

The award-winning shows celebrated with their cast and creative teams following the 72nd annual ceremony in New York City.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:47PM

Inside the Official 2018 Tony Awards Gala at the Plaza Hotel by Marc J. Franklin

Playbill was on hand to capture the starry Broadway bash after the 72nd annual ceremony.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:19AM
Friday, June 8, 2018

Go Inside the Be More Chill Fan Event in NYC by Marc J. Franklin

The Joe Iconis and Joe Tracz musical will receive its Off-Broadway premiere this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:39PM
Thursday, June 7, 2018

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

The acclaimed Abbey Theatre and Royal Court production is currently making its American premiere at the Public Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:35AM
Wednesday, June 6, 2018

A Sneak Peek at Supergirl’s Melissa Benoist in Beautiful by Marc J. Franklin

The Glee alum is set to make her Broadway debut in the role of Carole King June 7.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:20AM
Tuesday, June 5, 2018

The Artists of Powerhouse Theater’s 2018 Summer Season Meet the Press by Marc J. Franklin

Vassar & New York Stage and Film’s 34th season will begin June 28 featuring Jessie Nelson, Duncan Sheik, Pascale Armand, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:21PM

Go Inside the 2018 Sing For Hope Piano Unveiling with Daphne Rubin-Vega, Wicked Stars, and More by Marc J. Franklin

The non-profit celebrates another summer of outdoor pianos in New York City.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:21PM

The Cast and Creative Team of the Joel Grey-Helmed Yiddish Fiddler Meet the Press by Marc J. Franklin

The National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene production will begin performances at the Museum of Jewish Heritage July 4.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:58PM
Sunday, June 3, 2018

Go Behind the Scenes of Playbill’s Feature Shoot With Children of A Lesser God Star Lauren Ridloff by Marc J. Franklin

The Tony Award nominee joined Playbill at Gabriel Kreuther to discuss the groundbreaking play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, June 1, 2018

See Mean Girls, Dear Evan Hansen, and More Perform at Stars in the Alley by Marc J. Franklin

The free event, hosted by Once on This Island's Alex Newell, celebrated the end of the 2017–2018 Broadway season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:01PM
Wednesday, May 30, 2018

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

The David Friedman-Peter Kellogg musical begins its run at New World Stages May 30.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:22PM
Friday, May 25, 2018

Go Inside the 19th Annual Lilly Awards by Marc J. Franklin

The ceremony celebrating women of distinction in American theatre was hosted by Tony nominee Amanda Green May 21.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:16PM
Thursday, May 24, 2018

See Skylar Astin, Betsy Wolfe, Michael Urie, and the Cast of How to Succeed In Business Without Really Trying Meet the Press by Marc J. Franklin

The Pulitzer-winning musical will play the Kennedy Center June 6–10 as part of the Broadway Center Stage series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:56PM
Tuesday, May 22, 2018

Go Inside Upper West Side Story: A Celebration of Jerome Robbins With the National Dance Institute by Marc J. Franklin

The May 21 benefit, hosted by Jacques d’Amboise, honored the prolific choreographer’s 100th birthday with an evening of music and dance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:50PM

Go Inside the 16th Anniversary SAY Gala with Kelli O’Hara by Marc J. Franklin

The May 21 benefit featured performances by Betsy Wolfe, James Monroe Iglehart, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:41PM
Monday, May 21, 2018

Go Inside Opening Night of Our Lady of 121st Street Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The production, directed by Tony Winner Phylicia Rashad, opened at Signature Theatre May 20.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:37PM

Go Inside the Broadway Junior Student Finale with SpongeBob’s Kelvin Moon Loh and Vasthy Mompoint by Marc J. Franklin

Check out photos from the 13th annual Shubert Foundation/Music Theatre International event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:24PM
Thursday, May 17, 2018

Go Inside the Recording Studio with Daphne Rubin-Vega and the Cast of Miss You Like Hell by Marc J. Franklin

The cast recording of the musical, featuring book and lyrics by Quiara Alegría Hudes and music and lyrics by Erin McKeown, will be released by Ghostlight Records.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM
Tuesday, May 15, 2018

Go Inside New Dramatists’ 2018 Spring Luncheon Honoring Denzel Washington by Marc J. Franklin

The Tony and Oscar winner, currently starring in The Iceman Cometh, is the recipient of the Distinguished Achievement Award.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:17PM

Go Inside The Vineyard Theatre’s Spring Gala Honoring Michael Mayer by Marc J. Franklin

The Off-Broadway theatre company’s annual gala celebrated the Tony-winning director at the Edison Ballroom in NYC May 14.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:54PM
Friday, May 11, 2018

A Sneak Peek at the World Premiere of The Royal Family of Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The new musical from William Finn and Rachel Sheinkin is set to begin performances June 7 at Barrington Stage Company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:24PM

Go Inside the 2018 Drama Critics’ Circle Awards Reception with Michael Urie, Carrie Coon, and More by Marc J. Franklin

Check out photos from the May 10 event at Feinstein’s/54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12PM
Thursday, May 10, 2018

See The New York Police Department’s Ceremonial Police Band Join The Band’s Visit on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The NYPD’s band joined the musical’s Alexandria Ceremonial Police Orchestra onstage last night.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:40AM

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic
TBA: Ragtime