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Tuesday, September 19, 2017

See Sara Bareilles, Telly Leung, and More Celebrate the Opening of Charm Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

Philip Dawkins’ play, inspired by the real-life story of black transgender activist Miss Gloria Allen, opened September 18 at the Lucille Lortel Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM
Monday, September 18, 2017

Olivia Wilde, Reed Birney, and the Cast of 1984 Celebrate 101 Performances on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The theatrical adaption of George Orwell’s dystopian novel officially opened on Broadway June 22.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:36PM
Friday, September 15, 2017

Look at the World Premiere of Rock and Roll Man: The Alan Freed Story at Bucks County Playhouse by Marc J. Franklin

The new musical, starring Alan Campbell and George Wendt, began performances September 12 in New Hope, Pennsylvania.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:13PM

Take a Look at Bullets Over Broadway with NightBlue Performing Arts by Marc J. Franklin

The musical adaptation of Woody Allen’s Academy Award-nominated film opened in Chicago September 11.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:07PM

First Look at Simon Stephens’ On the Shore of the Wide World by Marc J. Franklin

The Olivier Award-winning play from The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time playwright receives its New York premiere.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:05PM

First Look at Signature Theatre’s In the Blood starring Saycon Sengbloh by Marc J. Franklin

The play by Pulitzer Prize winner Suzan-Lori Parks is scheduled to run through October 15 in the Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:01PM
Thursday, September 14, 2017

First Look at Elektra at the San Francisco Opera by Marc J. Franklin

The production, which began performances September 9, was part of a weekend celebration of the opera company’s 95th season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:47AM

First Look at Giacomo Puccini’s Turandot with the San Francisco Opera by Marc J. Franklin

The production, which began performances September 8, kicks off the opera company’s 95th season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM
Wednesday, September 13, 2017

Go Inside Rehearsal for After the Blast, Starring Cristin Milioti, at Lincoln Center Theater by Marc J. Franklin

The world premiere by Zoe Kazan, directed by Lila Neugebauer, is set to begin performances October 7.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:08PM

Take a Sneak Peek at When Pigs Fly Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The hit gay musical revue returns to New York City at Stage 42 October 6.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:44PM
Tuesday, September 12, 2017

Cast and Creative Team of Roundabout Theatre Company’s The Last Match Meets the Press by Marc J. Franklin

The play by Anna Ziegler, directed by Gay Taylor Upchurch, is set to begin performances September 28.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:14PM

See Brandon Victor Dixon, Marc Kudisch, and More Celebrate F**cking A Opening Night by Marc J. Franklin

The new play by Pulitzer Prize winner Suzan-Lori Parks opened at the Signature Theatre September 11.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36PM

Go Behind the Scenes of the F*ck Marry Kill Photoshoot With Less Than Rent Theatre by Marc J. Franklin

The new comedy by James Presson is set to begin performances Off-Broadway October 27.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:34PM
Friday, September 8, 2017

Peek Inside Rehearsal for West End’s Heisenberg: the Uncertainty Principal by Marc J. Franklin

The play, directed by Tony and Olivier Award winner Marianne Elliott, is set to begin performances October 9.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:36PM

First Look at Oslo at London’s National Theatre by Marc J. Franklin

The London production of J.T. Rogers’ Tony Award-winning play, again directed by Bartlett Sher, began performances September 8.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:34PM

See RuPaul, Todrick Hall, and More Celebrate Fashion Does Drag Ball Sept. 7 by Marc J. Franklin

The event, presented by RuPaul and Marc Jacobs, kicked off New York Fashion Week and RuPaul’s DragCon NYC.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:32PM
Thursday, September 7, 2017

Take a First Look at Hugh Panaro as Off-Broadway’s New Sweeney Todd by Marc J. Franklin

The immersive production of Stephen Sondheim’s musical thriller welcomed new cast members to the theatre-turned-pie-shop August 29.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:51PM

Go Inside London Rehearsals for The Seagull at the Lyric Hammersmith by Marc J. Franklin

The new adaptation by Olivier Award winner Simon Stephens is set to begin performances October 3 in London.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:58PM

The Cast of A Clockwork Orange Meets the Press by Marc J. Franklin

The production, which began Off-Broadway performances September 2, is set for an official opening September 25 at New World Stages.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:52PM

The U.S. Cast and Creative Team of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Love Never Dies Meet the Press by Marc J. Franklin

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sequel to his international hit The Phantom of the Opera, is set to make its U.S. premiere October 25 in Detroit, Michigan.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:48PM
Wednesday, September 6, 2017

Jason Alexander, Sherie Rene Scott, and the Company of The Portuguese Kid Meet the Press by Marc J. Franklin

The new play by Moonstruck and Doubt writer John Patrick Shanley is set to begin Off-Broadway performances September 19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:14PM

Take a First Look at the New Les Misérables National Tour in Rehearsals by Marc J. Franklin

The tour, which stars Broadway’s Nick Cartell as Jean Valjean, is set to begin performances in Providence, Rhode Island September 21.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:58PM

Go Inside Rehearsals for Too Heavy For Your Pocket, New Off-Broadway Play About Freedom Riders by Marc J. Franklin

The new play, written by Jireh Breon Holder and directed by Margot Bordelon, will kick off Roundabout Theatre’s Underground season of world-premiere works September 15.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:57PM
Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Look Back at Stephen Sondheim and James Goldman’s Follies Throughout the Years by Marc J. Franklin

The London revival of the musical, starring Imelda Staunton, opens September 6 at the National Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:00PM
Monday, September 4, 2017

How Did the Stars of Anastasia, Dear Evan Hansen, Hamilton, and More Spend Their Summers? by Marc J. Franklin

Christy Altomare, Kristolyn Lloyd, Mandy Gonzalez, and more show us how Broadway enjoys the beautiful weather and NYC.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Sunday, September 3, 2017

Grab a Drink at the Café Carlyle With Hamilton’s Mandy Gonzalez by Marc J. Franklin

The Broadway belter shares how she spends her summer when she isn’t performing in the Tony Award-winning hit musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:30PM
Saturday, September 2, 2017

First Look at Tom Hiddleston in Kenneth Branagh-helmed Hamlet by Marc J. Franklin

The production, which will raise funds for the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, opened September 1 at London’s Jerwood Vanbrugh Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:47PM
Friday, September 1, 2017

Visit the American Museum of Natural History With Waitress’ Drew Gehling by Marc J. Franklin

The leading man shows us how he beats the summer heat when he isn’t performing in the hit Broadway musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:50AM
Wednesday, August 30, 2017

Go Inside Addy & Uno, the New Children’s Musical About Living With Disabilities by Marc J. Franklin

The show, created by Dr. Nava R. Silton and Bonnie Gleicher, is set to begin September 2 at the 14th Street Y.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:09AM
Sunday, August 27, 2017

Hike Fort Tryon Park With Dear Evan Hansen’s Kristolyn Lloyd by Marc J. Franklin

The Broadway star shows us how she spends her time in the summer when she isn’t performing in the Tony Award-winning hit musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:21AM
Friday, August 25, 2017

Cast of Lisa Lampanelli’s Stuffed, Featuring Hairspray’s Nikki Blonksy, Meets the Press by Marc J. Franklin

The playwright and comedian will again star in her new Off-Broadway comedy about food, weight, and body image.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM

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