All stories by Marc J. Franklin on BroadwayStars

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

Spend A Day in the Life of Sweeney Todd's Matt Doyle by Marc J. Franklin

Follow the stage and film star—from AM to PM—as he gives us an inside glimpse into what it's like to be an actor in New York City.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:41AM

See Billy Porter, the Cast of Waitress, and More Perform at Broadway in Bryant Park by Marc J. Franklin

The free lunchtime concert series continued July 20.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:19AM
Thursday, July 20, 2017

See Brendon Urie Take Over 42nd Street in the Latest Kinky Boots Ads by Marc J. Franklin

The Panic! At The Disco frontman, currently starring as Charlie Price, unveiled the ads in the 42nd Street subway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:33PM

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Celebrates 100 Performances on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The musical, which stars two-time Tony Award winner Christian Borle as Willy Wonka, officially opened April 23 at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:09PM

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Celebrates 100 Performances on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The musical, which stars two-time Tony winner Christian Borle as Willy Wonka, officially opened April 23 at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:09PM
Wednesday, July 19, 2017

See Anastasia Celebrate 100 Performances on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The musical, featuring a score by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty and a book by Terrence McNally, opened April 24 at the Broadhurst Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:07PM

Nancy Opel and the Company of Curvy Widow Meet the Press by Marc J. Franklin

The new musical, directed by Peter Flynn, is set to begin performances July 20 at the Westside Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:46AM
Tuesday, July 18, 2017

See Gavin Creel, Celia Keenan-Bolger, and More Perform for Broadway Stands Up For Freedom by Marc J. Franklin

The star-studded concert, which highlighted social injustices and civil rights issues through song and spoken word, was hosted by the NYCLU and the ACLU.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:43AM

Take a First Look at London’s New Cast of Wicked by Marc J. Franklin

The West End production of Wicked will welcome a new set of leads beginning July 24 at London's Victoria Apollo Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM
Monday, July 17, 2017

First Look at A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Shakespeare in the Park by Marc J. Franklin

The free production, directed by Lear deBessonet and choreographed by Chase Brock, plays Central Park’s Delacorte Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:00PM

Michael Feinstein, Liz Callaway, and More Preview Their 54 Below Shows by Marc J. Franklin

Tovah Feldshuh, Lesli Margherita, and Carole Demas also gave sneak peeks of their upcoming shows at the intimate Broadway supper club.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:12PM
Sunday, July 16, 2017

See Patti LuPone, Christine Ebersole, and Scott Frankel Celebrate Release of War Paint Cast Recording by Marc J. Franklin

The event, a conversation between the show’s stars and composer, gave audience members a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the creation of the show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:55AM
Wednesday, July 12, 2017

Come From Away, A Doll’s House, Part 2, and Great Comet Honored With Diversity Award at AEA Ceremony by Marc J. Franklin

Actors’ Equity Association named the productions as co-recipients of the 2017 Extraordinary Excellence in Diversity on Broadway Award.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:22AM
Monday, July 10, 2017

Take a First Look at Guys and Dolls at the Old Globe by Marc J. Franklin

Terence Archie, J. Bernard Calloway, Audrey Cardwell, Veronica J. Kuehn, and Todd Buonopane star in the production that opened July 7 in San Diego.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:15AM
Friday, July 7, 2017

First Look at Connecticut Repertory Theatre’s Production of Newsies by Marc J. Franklin

The Disney musical, directed and choreographed by Tony Award nominee Christopher d’Amboise, began performances July 6.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36AM
Wednesday, July 5, 2017

Go Inside Playbill’s Feature Photo Shoot With Broadway’s Newest Aladdin, Telly Leung by Marc J. Franklin

The star, who began performances in Aladdin June 13, joined Playbill at the PHD Rooftop Lounge for a summer photo shoot overlooking Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19PM
Friday, June 30, 2017

See Cynthia Nixon and Laura Linney’s Sardi’s Caricature Unveiled by Marc J. Franklin

The Little Foxes stars joined the famed wall of Sardi’s June 29.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:09PM

Anastasia Celebrates Broadway Cast Album Release at Barnes and Noble by Marc J. Franklin

Christy Altomare, Derek Klena, Ramin Karimloo, and more came out for an in-store performance and CD signing June 29.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM
Thursday, June 29, 2017

Peek Inside Roundabout Theatre Company’s Opening Night of Napoli, Brooklyn by Marc J. Franklin

The production of Meghan Kennedy’s new play opened June 27 at the Laura Pels Theatre at the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:59PM

Cast and Creatives of Second Stage’s A Parallelogram Meet the Press June 29 by Marc J. Franklin

The New York premiere of Bruce Norris’ dark comedy, starring Celia Keenan-Bolger, is set to begin performances July 11.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19PM
Wednesday, June 28, 2017

Exclusive: Go Inside the 7th Annual Off Broadway Alliance Awards by Marc J. Franklin

The cast of Sweeney Todd, Estelle Parsons, Israel Horovitz, and more came out for the June 20 awards presentation at Sardi’s.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:40PM

Waitress Celebrates Publication of Show-Inspired Cookbook Sugar, Butter, Flour June 27 by Marc J. Franklin

The show’s stars were on hand to commemorate the occasion with a pie tasting featuring treats from the cookbook.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:10PM

Take an Exclusive First Look at the Leading Players of Cabaret at Serenbe Playhouse by Marc J. Franklin

The production of the Tony Award-winning musical will play August 3–27 in Atlanta.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:16PM

Go Inside Rehearsals for the New York Musical Festival With Lesli Margherita, Max Crumm, and More by Marc J. Franklin

The upcoming festival will feature 20 original musicals in addition to concerts, readings, and special events.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Saturday, June 24, 2017

Bandstand Celebrates Broadway Cast Album Release at Barnes and Noble by Marc J. Franklin

Laura Osnes, Corey Cott, and more came out for an in-store performance and CD signing June 23.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:02PM
Friday, June 23, 2017

Inside Rehearsals for the 9th Annual Jimmy Awards by Marc J. Franklin

The awards ceremony, honoring excellence in high school musical theatre, will be hosted by Tony Award-winning Dear Evan Hansen star Ben Platt June 26.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:41PM

See the Al Hirschfeld Birthday Celebration at the Algonquin Hotel by Marc J. Franklin

The event, which honored Al Hirschfeld’s 114th birthday on June 21, was hosted by The Al Hirschfeld Foundation and the Algonquin Hotel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:38PM
Thursday, June 22, 2017

Abby Mueller and Members of the Cast of Beautiful Unveil Sing for Hope Piano June 21 by Marc J. Franklin

The event at One Penn Plaza celebrated the creation of the Beautiful Sing for Hope piano.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:05PM
Wednesday, June 21, 2017

Sheldon, Matthew, and Margery Gray Harnick Celebrate Launch of New Book, Out June 21 by Marc J. Franklin

Jane Krakowski, David Rockwell, and more came out to celebrate the book’s release.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:27PM