All stories by Marc J. Franklin on BroadwayStars

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
Wednesday, January 17, 2018

A Look at Nyle DiMarco With Children of a Lesser God Star Lauren Ridloff by Marc J. Franklin

The model, actor, and deaf activist is part of the Broadway creative team as a producer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:59PM

See Real Housewives of Atlanta Star Kandi Burruss Take Her Broadway Bow in Chicago by Marc J. Franklin

The Grammy winner has stepped into the shoes of Matron “Mama” Morton in the long-running revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:04AM

See Sara Bareilles Return to Waitress on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The Tony- and Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter steps back into the leading role of Jenna opposite Jason Mraz January 16.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM
Tuesday, January 16, 2018

Take a Sneak Peek at Rocktopia on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The show, which fuses rock songs with classical music, will take over the Broadway Theatre beginning March 20.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:07PM

See Lesli Margherita, Randy Harrison, and More Perform With The Skivvies at Feinstein’s/54 Below by Marc J. Franklin

Check out the underwear-clad musical duo’s new club show Here, There, and Underwear.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:37PM
Wednesday, January 10, 2018

Meet the Cast of Amy and the Orphans at the Roundabout Theatre Company by Marc J. Franklin

Lindsey Ferrentino’s family drama, starring American Horror Story’s Jamie Brewer, will begin performances Off-Broadway February 1.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:58PM
Tuesday, January 9, 2018

Meet the Cast of The Amateurs at The Vineyard by Marc J. Franklin

The world-premiere production of Jordan Harrison’s new play will begin performances Off-Broadway February 8.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

See Scissor Sisters’ Jake Shears Make His Broadway Debut in Kinky Boots by Marc J. Franklin

The singer took his first Broadway bow January 8 alongside J. Harrison Ghee, who has returned to the role of Lola.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM
Friday, January 5, 2018

Go Inside Rehearsals for Center Theatre Group’s Water by the Spoonful by Marc J. Franklin

Quiara Alegría Hudes’ Pulitizer Prize-winning play will begin performances in L.A. January 31.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:52PM
Thursday, January 4, 2018

Go Inside Rehearsals for Center Theatre Group’s Elliot, A Soldier’s Fugue by Marc J. Franklin

The play by Pulitzer Prize winner Quiara Alegría Hudes is set to begin performances January 27 in Los Angeles.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:03PM
Tuesday, December 26, 2017

Take a Look at Peter Pan and Tinker Bell–A Pirates Christmas by Marc J. Franklin

The production, directed by Bonnie Lythgoe and choreographed by Mario Mosley, runs through December 31 in San Diego.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:50PM

See Jason Robert Brown, Liz Callaway, and More Come Out for The Sorting Room’s Winter Session by Marc J. Franklin

The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts welcomed performers to its intimate nightclub.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:14PM
Wednesday, December 20, 2017

See the Play That Goes Wrong Celebrate 300 Performances on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The production is the longest-running play currently on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:28PM
Monday, December 18, 2017

See Megan Hilty Celebrate The Most Wonderful Time of the Year With the New York Pops by Marc J. Franklin

The Tony-nominated stage and screen star performed at the holiday concert at Carnegie Hall December 15 and 16.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:42PM
Friday, December 15, 2017

Inside Rehearsals for The Homecoming Queen at Atlantic Theater Company by Marc J. Franklin

The world premiere from Ngozi Anyanwu will begin performances Off-Broadway January 10.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:25PM
Thursday, December 14, 2017

A First Look at Amy Herzog’s Belleville at The Donmar Warehouse by Marc J. Franklin

The London premiere, starring James Norton and Imogen Poots, will open December 14.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:50PM
Wednesday, December 13, 2017

Go Inside Jamie deRoy’s Holiday Concert ‘Tis the Season at Birdland by Marc J. Franklin

The December 11 benefit concert featured Sophia Anne Caruso, Melissa Manchester, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:28PM

See the Cast of Elf the Musical Visit the Empire State Building by Marc J. Franklin

The national tour, featuring Cheers star George Wendt as Santa, returns to New York December 13.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:21PM
Tuesday, December 12, 2017

See Frozen’s Caissie Levy, The Skivvies, and More Preview Their Holiday Concert Shows by Marc J. Franklin

A look at the upcoming cabaret acts to catch at Feinstein’s/54 Below this holiday season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:39PM
Monday, December 11, 2017

See Dear Evan Hansen Celebrate One Year on Broadway With a Special Fan Day Performance by Marc J. Franklin

First Lady of New York Chirlane McCray joined the cast onstage for a celebratory curtain call and a special proclamation from the City of New York December 10.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:38PM
Thursday, December 7, 2017

Take a Sneak Peek at An Enchanted Evening: A Night With Oscar Hammerstein II by Marc J. Franklin

Doreen Taylor and Davis Gaines will share songs and stories about the legendary lyricist and librettist December 8–17.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:09PM

A Look at the Acting Company Gala Honoring John Guare and Anne L. Bernstein by Marc J. Franklin

The event was hosted by Peter Pan’s Kelley Curran on December 4.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:37PM
Wednesday, December 6, 2017

Inside the Opening Night of Downtown Race Riot Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

Check out photos of Chloë Sevigny and more from the New Group’s opening-night celebrations.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:45AM
Tuesday, December 5, 2017

Check Out the Opening Night of Hundred Days Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The folk-punk musical, directed by Anne Kauffman, opened at New York Theatre Workshop December 4.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:38PM

Go Inside the Opening Night of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Woman in White by Marc J. Franklin

The Charing Cross Theatre revival, starring Anna O’Byrne, opened December 4 in London.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM
Monday, December 4, 2017

See Alison Fraser, Reed Birney, and More at The Chase Brock Experience Gala by Marc J. Franklin

The Brooklyn-based dance company, which is celebrating its 10th season, honored supporters Ted and Mary Jo Shen on December 1.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:22PM
Friday, December 1, 2017

See the New Victory Theater Celebrate the Opening of Its Reinvented Lobbies by Marc J. Franklin

The theatre hosted city officials and the Rudin family for a ribbon-cutting ceremony on November 30.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:52PM

A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Cast Recording for Escape to Margaritaville by Marc J. Franklin

See the cast of the Broadway-bound Jimmy Buffett musical in the recording studio.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:17PM

A Look at The Public Theater’s Joseph Papp Way Naming Ceremony by Marc J. Franklin

The intersection of Lafayette Street and Astor Place was co-named in honor of the Public Theater founder on December 1.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:27AM
Thursday, November 30, 2017

See Todrick Hall Return to Broadway in Chicago by Marc J. Franklin

A look at the November 30 curtain call as the star steps into the role of Billy Flynn.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:47PM

All that Chat

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