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Tuesday, February 27, 2018

A Look at the York Theatre Company’s Subways Are for Sleeping by Marc J. Franklin

The production is the final show in the company’s Musicals in Mufti series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:25PM

Check Out the Broadway Marquee for The Boys in the Band by Marc J. Franklin

Mart Crowley’s groundbreaking play will make its Broadway debut at the Booth theatre in April.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:12PM

See John Legend, Sara Bareilles, Brandon Victor Dixon, and Alice Cooper at Jesus Christ Superstar Live Event at the Paley Center by Marc J. Franklin

The cast offered a special glimpse at the upcoming TV presentation at the Paley Center for Media in New York February 26.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:35PM

See the Cast of The Band’s Visit and More Celebrate at the Atlantic Theater Company Gala by Marc J. Franklin

Composers picked their favorite songs and the Broadway stars to perform them at the benefit event February 26.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM
Monday, February 26, 2018

See Rosie’s Theater Kids Kick Off Kids’ Night On Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

Check out photos from the February 23 event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:35AM
Saturday, February 24, 2018

See The Band’s Visit Celebrate Original Broadway Cast Album Release at Barnes and Noble by Marc J. Franklin

Composer and lyricst David Yazbek joined the cast for an in-store performance and fan photo session February 23.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:16PM
Friday, February 23, 2018

Go Inside A Very Broadway Valentine’s Day at Feinstein’s/54 Below by Marc J. Franklin

Kara Lindsay, Kyle Dean Massey, and more came together to celebrate love February 14.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:47PM
Thursday, February 22, 2018

A Look at Aleshea Harris’ Is God Is at Soho Rep by Marc J. Franklin

Check out the acclaimed, twice-extended Soho Rep production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:21PM
Wednesday, February 21, 2018

A Look at Broadway Classics in Concert at Carnegie Hall by Marc J. Franklin

The concert featured Laura Osnes, Tony Yazbeck, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:51PM

See Arielle Jacobs Take Center Stage as Princess Jasmine in Broadway’s Aladdin by Marc J. Franklin

Jacobs joined the Broadway company of the hit Disney musical at the New Amsterdam Theatre February 20.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:44AM
Tuesday, February 20, 2018

A First Look at Bryony Lavery’s Frozen in London by Marc J. Franklin

The West End revival, which stars Suranne Jones, opens at Theatre Royal Haymarket February 20.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:17PM
Wednesday, February 14, 2018

Take a Sneak Peek at Broadway’s Escape to Margaritaville by Marc J. Franklin

The Jimmy Buffett musical is set to begin performances February 16 at the Marquis Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:42PM
Monday, February 12, 2018

The Cast of Keen Company’s Later Life Meet the Press by Marc J. Franklin

The 25th anniversary staging of A.R. Gurney’s play will begin performances February 27 Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:48PM
Friday, February 9, 2018

A First Look at the World Premiere of A Walk with Mr. Heifetz by Marc J. Franklin

The new play by James Inverne, set to open Off-Broadway February 20, brings to life the true story of violinist Jascha Heifetz.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00PM
Thursday, February 8, 2018

Inside Opening Night of Evita at Westport Country Playhouse by Marc J. Franklin

The Broadway Method Academy production runs February 7–10 in Connecticut.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:09PM
Tuesday, February 6, 2018

See Taylor Trensch Take Center Stage in Broadway’s Dear Evan Hansen by Marc J. Franklin

The Hello, Dolly! alum officially stepped into the title role of the Tony-winning musical February 6.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:56PM

Go Inside the 28th Annual Kleban Prize Ceremony by Marc J. Franklin

Alan Schmuckler, Amanda Yesnowitz, and Christian Duhamel were awarded for their work in musical theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:23AM
Friday, February 2, 2018

A Look at Attacca Quartet’s Crypt Sessions by Marc J. Franklin

The string quartet performed Beethoven’s ‘String Quartet Op. 132‘ at the Crypt Chapel under the Church of the Intercession in Harlem.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:20PM
Thursday, February 1, 2018

Go Inside Rehearsals for Fanny and Alexander at the Old Vic by Marc J. Franklin

The stage adaptation of Ingmar Bergman’s classic film will begin performances in London February 21.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:56AM
Wednesday, January 31, 2018

A First Look at the U.K. Premiere of Dry Powder With Hayley Atwell by Marc J. Franklin

Sarah Burgess’ play will open in London February 1.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:10PM
Tuesday, January 30, 2018

Go Inside the Opening of the York Theatre Company’s Hallelujah, Baby! by Marc J. Franklin

The Musicals in Mufti staging, starring Vivian Reed and Stephanie Umoh, opened January 29.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:26PM
Monday, January 29, 2018

A Look at Parsifal at the Metropolitan Opera by Marc J. Franklin

Tenor Klaus Florian Vogt stars in the title role in Wagner’s epic opera, directed by François Girard.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:49PM

First Look at York Theatre Company’s Hallelujah, Baby! by Marc J. Franklin

Vivian Reed and Stephanie Umoh star in the Musicals in Mufti staging.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:51PM
Friday, January 26, 2018

A First Look at the World Premiere of The Pill at La MaMa by Marc J. Franklin

The new drama continues through February 4.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:20PM
Thursday, January 25, 2018

First Look at The Outsider at Paper Mill Playhouse by Marc J. Franklin

The East Coast premiere of Paul Slade Smith’s political satire began performances January 24 in New Jersey.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:09PM

Go Inside Rehearsals for Bryony Lavery’s Frozen in London by Marc J. Franklin

The West End revival, which stars Suranne Jones, will begin performances at the Theatre Royal Haymarket February 9.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM
Tuesday, January 23, 2018

Go Inside Opening Night of The Homecoming Queen Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The world premiere by Ngozi Anyanwu opened January 22.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:12PM

Go Inside Playbill's Escape to Margaritaville Pop-Up Preview Event by Marc J. Franklin

The cast and creative team joined Playbill at the Renaissance New York Times Square Hotel for a look at the new musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM
Monday, January 22, 2018

A Look at Elektra at Houston Grand Opera by Marc J. Franklin

Christine Goerke stars in the title role in Richard Strauss’ one-act tragedy, conducted by Patrick Summers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:04PM

A Look at The Unauthorized Musical Parody Of: Rocky With Marissa Jaret Winokur and Frankie Grande by Marc J. Franklin

The comedic show played Los Angeles’ Rockwell Table and Stage January 13.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:52PM
Friday, January 19, 2018

Go Inside Rehearsals for The York Realist at The Donmar Warehouse by Marc J. Franklin

The revival of Peter Gill’s drama will begin performances February 8 in London.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:24PM

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