All stories by Marc J. Franklin on BroadwayStars

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

Explore Brooklyn With Andrew Keenan-Bolger by Marc J. Franklin

The Newsies alum takes us inside his new DUMBO neighborhood, and shows us how he’s been spending his summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Tuesday, August 22, 2017

Go Inside the Broadway Sleep Out at the Covenant House by Marc J. Franklin

Stephanie J. Block, Capathia Jenkins, and more gathered at the non-profit August 21 to sleep outside and raise funds for homeless youth.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:59PM

Take A Sneak Peek at The Sound of Music National Tour by Marc J. Franklin

The production of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic is set to relaunch in Washington September 1.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:45PM
Sunday, August 20, 2017

Relax in Bryant Park with Anastasia’s Christy Altomare by Marc J. Franklin

The Broadway leading lady shows us how she enjoys summer in New York City.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Saturday, August 19, 2017

Go Inside Playbill Presents Bandstand Pop-Up Performance at Subculture by Marc J. Franklin

Laura Osnes, Corey Cott, and the Donny Nova Band played an exclusive set and shared backstage stories at the intimate downtown music venue August 17.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:37AM
Friday, August 18, 2017

See Brandy Norwood Return to Broadway in Chicago by Marc J. Franklin

The Grammy winner plays a limited engagement as Roxie Hart through August 31 at the Ambassador Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:10AM
Thursday, August 17, 2017

Brandy Norwood Greets the Press Ahead of Her Return to Broadway’s Chicago by Marc J. Franklin

The Grammy winner will play a limited engagement as Roxie Hart through August 31 at the Ambassador Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:25AM

First Look at Jesus Christ Superstar at London’s Open Air Theatre in Regent’s Park by Marc J. Franklin

The Olivier-winning production returned August 11 for an extended run through September 23.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM
Wednesday, August 16, 2017

Take a Look at the Latest Lion King Broadway Production Photos by Marc J. Franklin

See the most recent residents of Pride Rock take the Broadway stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:23PM

Go Inside the Rehearsal Room for Oslo at the National Theatre by Marc J. Franklin

The London production of J.T. Rogers’ Tony Award-winning play, directed again by Bartlett Sher, is set to begin performances September 5.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:34AM
Tuesday, August 15, 2017

Go Behind the Scenes of The Unauthorized Musical Parody of Bridesmaids With Marissa Jaret Winokur by Marc J. Franklin

The show, running August 3 through September 17 at Rockwell Table and Stage, marks the directorial debut for the Tony Award-winning Hairspray alum.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:41PM

Experience Summer With Broadway Stars of Anastasia, Dear Evan Hansen, Hamilton, and More by Marc J. Franklin

Christy Altomare, Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Kristolyn Lloyd, Mandy Gonzalez, and more show us how Broadway enjoys summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:27AM

See Bandstand Celebrate Spirit of 45 Day by Marc J. Franklin

Elinor Otto, America’s longest working Rosie the Riveter, and Purple Heart recipient Luke Gasparre joined the cast to honor the anniversary of the end of World War II.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:57AM
Friday, August 11, 2017

Go Inside the Rehearsal Room of On the Shore of the Wide World by Marc J. Franklin

The New York premiere from Tony and Olivier Award-winning playwright Simon Stephens is set to begin performances August 23 at the Atlantic Theater Company’s Linda Gross Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:49PM
Thursday, August 10, 2017

See Bandstand, Come From Away, and More Perform at Broadway in Bryant Park by Marc J. Franklin

The free lunchtime concert series continued August 10.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:36PM

See Billy Porter, Andy Kelso and More in Kinky Boots Sings Cyndi Lauper at Feinsteins/54 Below by Marc J. Franklin

Current cast members and alums gathered to sing the music of the show’s Tony-winning composer-lyricist, pop star Cyndi Lauper August 7.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:46AM

See Michael Urie Celebrate His Birthday at The Government Inspector by Marc J. Franklin

The stage and screen star was joined by cast members to celebrate the occasion at New World Stages.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:28AM
Friday, August 4, 2017

Go Inside Rehearsals for Gypsy, Starring Julia Murney and Caroline Bowman at the Cape Playhouse by Marc J. Franklin

The classic American musical will play the Massachusetts venue beginning August 8.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:20PM

Which Broadway-Inspired Costumes Stopped the Show at the Algonquin’s Cat Fashion Show? by Marc J. Franklin

The annual event raises funds for the Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals and welcomed Hamlet, the New Algonquin cat. This year’s theme was Tony Award-winning musicals.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:26PM
Thursday, August 3, 2017

See The Great Comet, Chicago, and More Perform at Broadway in Bryant Park by Marc J. Franklin

The free lunchtime concert series continued August 3.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:55PM
Tuesday, August 1, 2017

Go Inside Rehearsals for Follies, Starring Imelda Staunton, at the National Theatre by Marc J. Franklin

The revival of the Stephen Sondheim-James Goldman musical begins performances August 22.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM
Monday, July 31, 2017

Cats Celebrates 1 Year on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The Broadway revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s record-breaking musical officially opened July 31, 2016 at the Neil Simon Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:20PM

Cats Revival Celebrates 1 Year on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The Broadway revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s record-breaking musical officially opened July 31, 2016 at the Neil Simon Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:20PM

Take a First Look at the New Musical Curvy Widow Starring Nancy Opel by Marc J. Franklin

The Off-Broadway musical comedy by Bobby Goldman and Drew Brody officially opens August 3 at the Westside Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:29PM

Take a Look the World Premiere of Ken Ludwig’s Robin Hood! at the Old Globe by Marc J. Franklin

The new comedy, directed by Jessica Stone, made its world premiere in San Diego starring Daniel Reece as the title character.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12PM
Friday, July 28, 2017

See Michael Moore Make his Broadway Debut July 28 by Marc J. Franklin

The Oscar-winning filmmaker and author brings his politically-charged solo show, The Terms of My Surrender, to the Belasco Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:56PM
Thursday, July 27, 2017

See Anastasia, A Bronx Tale, and More Perform at Broadway in Bryant Park by Marc J. Franklin

The summer lunchtime concert series is free and open to the public.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:00PM
Wednesday, July 26, 2017

Bandstand Celebrates 100 Performances on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The musical, which stars Laura Osnes and Corey Cott, officially opened April 26 at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:09PM
Tuesday, July 25, 2017

First Look at Old Vic Production of Girl From North Country by Marc J. Franklin

The world premiere, written and directed by Conor McPherson, is set to open in London July 26.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:17AM
Friday, July 21, 2017

Shoshana Bean, Jesse Eisenberg, and More Take Part in First The 24-Hours Musical: Los Angeles by Marc J. Franklin

The event, held at the Theater at Ace Hotel July 18, raised money for the Dramatists Legal Defense Fund.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:42PM

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Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
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