All stories by Marc J. Franklin on BroadwayStars

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
Tuesday, May 8, 2018

Go Inside Playwrights Horizons Spring Gala Celebrating Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez by Marc J. Franklin

The Off-Broadway theatre company's annual gala honored the Frozen songwriters May 7.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:25AM
Monday, May 7, 2018

A Sneak Peek at Broadway's Gettin’ the Band Back Together by Marc J. Franklin

The musical comedy is set to begin performances at the Belasco Theatre July 19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:20AM
Sunday, May 6, 2018

How Max von Essen Brings His Own Gleb to Anastasia by Marc J. Franklin

The Tony Award nominee, currently starring as a menacing Soviet officer in the hit musical, shares how he makes the role his own.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:41AM
Thursday, May 3, 2018

Ready for Their Close-Ups: Playbill’s Official Portraits of the 2018 Tony Award Nominees by Marc J. Franklin

From Tina Fey to Andrew Garfield, take a look at the newly announced nominees.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:15AM
Tuesday, May 1, 2018

Go Inside the 2018 Chita Rivera Awards Nominee Reception by Marc J. Franklin

The ceremony, honoring the best in dance on screen and stage, will take place May 20.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:46PM

See Angela Lansbury, Harvey Fierstein, and More Honor Alan Menken at the New York Pops 35th Birthday Gala by Marc J. Franklin

The concert celebrating the Oscar and Tony-winning composer was held at Carnegie Hall April 30.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:58AM

Go Inside the 2018 Tony Awards Nominations with Leslie Odom, Jr. and Katharine McPhee by Marc J. Franklin

The Broadway actors announced the nominees for the 72nd annual Tony Awards May 1.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM
Monday, April 30, 2018

Go Inside the Monte Cristo Awards Honoring Lin-Manuel Miranda by Marc J. Franklin

The Hamilton creator was honored at the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center’s gala at the Edison Ballroom April 30.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:27PM
Wednesday, April 25, 2018

Check Out the Making of Playbill’s Sing for Hope Piano by Marc J. Franklin

The outdoor pianos will bring music to New York City's five boroughs in June.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:46PM
Tuesday, April 24, 2018

Go Inside Stephen Schwartz’s 70th Birthday Celebration with Ben Platt, Judith Light, and More by Marc J. Franklin

The Dramatists Guild Foundation hosted a star-studded concert to honor the famed composer at the Hudson Theatre April 23.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:45AM
Monday, April 23, 2018

See Liz Callaway, Matt Doyle, and More Preview Their Upcoming Shows at Feinstein’s/54 Below by Marc J. Franklin

Take a look at some of the shows hitting the stage at the cabaret venue this spring.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:35PM
Thursday, April 19, 2018

Go Inside Playbill’s Exclusive Riverdale – Carrie: the Musical Watch Party by Marc J. Franklin

Riverdale star Casey Cott joined his brother, Broadway actor Corey Cott for an exclusive watch party in NYC April 18.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:49AM
Tuesday, April 17, 2018

Go Inside the NYTW Gala with Zachary Quinto, Celia Keenan-Bolger, and More by Marc J. Franklin

The evening honored Tony-winning director John Tiffany, as well as board of trustees member Barbara Cutler Emden April 16.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM
Friday, April 13, 2018

A Sneak Peek at the World Premiere of David Henry Hwang and Jeanine Tesori’s Soft Power by Marc J. Franklin

The production, directed by Leigh Silverman and choreographed by Sam Pinkleton, will begin performances in Los Angeles May 3.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM
Thursday, April 12, 2018

A First Look at Father Comes Home From The Wars in San Francisco by Marc J. Franklin

The drama, by Pulitzer Prize winner Suzan-Lori Parks, will open at the American Conservatory Theater April 25.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:26PM
Tuesday, April 10, 2018

See Katharine McPhee Make Her Broadway Debut in Waitress by Marc J. Franklin

The Smash and American Idol star stepped into the role of Jenna in the Sara Bareilles musical April 10.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:10PM

Go Inside the Opening Night of Lindsey Ferrentino’s This Flat Earth Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The world premiere from the Amy and the Orphans playwright opened at Playwrights Horizons April 9.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:40AM
Sunday, April 8, 2018

A Day in the Life of Aladdin’s Arielle Jacobs by Marc J. Franklin

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, April 6, 2018

Go Inside Rehearsal for Paradise Blue Off-Broadway With Dear Evan Hansen’s Kristolyn Lloyd by Marc J. Franklin

The Signature Theatre’s production of Dominique Morisseau’s play is set to begin performances April 24.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:17PM
Thursday, April 5, 2018

A Look at the Donmar Warehouse's The Way of the World by Marc J. Franklin

William Congreve’s satirical comedy, helmed by James Macdonald, opens in London April 5.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:37PM

A First Look at Mean Girls on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The new musical, based on the 2004 comedy, will open at the August Wilson Theatre April 8.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:30PM

A Look at the World Premiere of Lynn Nottage’s Mlima’s Tale Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The new play by the two-time Pulitzer Prize winner is now in performances at The Public Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36AM

A Look at Kinky Boots’ 5-Year Anniversary Celebration by Marc J. Franklin

The show, which currently stars David Cook, Wayne Brady, and Kirstin Maldonado, opened on Broadway in 2013.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:13AM
Wednesday, April 4, 2018

Go Inside Rehearsals for A Midsummer Night’s Dream in London by Marc J. Franklin

The revival of Lyric Hammersmith’s production of the Shakespearean classic is set to open in April 13

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:35PM

Look Back at Anyone Can Whistle Starring Angela Lansbury by Marc J. Franklin

The original production opened April 4, 1964, at the Majestic Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:15PM

A Look at the Opening Night of Roundabout’s Bobbie Clearly by Marc J. Franklin

Alex Lubischer’s comedy-about-a-tragedy celebrated its Off-Broadway opening April 3.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:59PM

Go Inside Opening Night of Sharon Washington’s Feeding the Dragon Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The autobiographical solo piece opened at the Cherry Lane Theatre April 3.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:55PM

See American Idol Winner David Cook Make His Broadway Debut in Kinky Boots by Marc J. Franklin

The singer-songwriter stepped into the role of Charlie Price April 3 at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:09AM

See Sara Bareilles’ Sardi’s Caricature Unveiled by Marc J. Franklin

The Waitress creator and star joined the famed wall of Sardi’s April 3.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:41AM
Tuesday, April 3, 2018

Meet the Cast and Creative Team of The Beast in the Jungle Musical by Marc J. Franklin

The world premiere, directed by Susan Stroman, will begin performances at the Vineyard Theatre May 4.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:31PM

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