All stories by Marc J. Franklin on BroadwayStars

Sunday, April 11, 2021

A Look Back at Miss Saigon at 30 by Marc J. Franklin

The musical, featuring a Tony Award-winning performance by Lea Salonga, opened at the Broadway Theatre April 11, 1991.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, April 8, 2021

Can You Finish the Missing Lyrics to Waitress? by Marc J. Franklin

Test your theatre knowledge of the Tony-nominated score.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:15PM
Tuesday, April 6, 2021

See Lauren Patten and Derek Klena Perform at the Showfields Rooftop to Socially Distanced Audience by Marc J. Franklin

The Jagged Little Pill stars launched the new TodayTix concert series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:12PM
Sunday, April 4, 2021

Celebrate 50 Years of Stephen Sondheim and James Goldman’s Follies With These Historic Photos by Marc J. Franklin

The original Broadway production of the beloved musical opened at the Winter Garden Theatre April 4, 1971.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, April 1, 2021

51 Rehearsal Photos That Celebrate the Magic of Creating by Marc J. Franklin

With the recent announcements of theatre's return, go inside the rehearsal room to relive the joy that comes with making live performance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:00AM
Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Go Inside Rehearsal for The Lorax With the Old Vic: In Camera by Marc J. Franklin

The stage adaptation of the Dr. Seuss classic is set to stream live beginning April 14.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:49PM

Look Back at Diane Paulus' Revival of Hair on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The production, starring Gavin Creel, Will Swenson, Caissie Levy, and more, opened at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre March 31, 2009.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, March 26, 2021

Finishing the Hat: Honor Stephen Sondheim With These 15 Brilliant Lyrics by Marc J. Franklin

We are revisiting our favorite lyrical lines from the legendary wordsmith.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:01PM

Check Out New Photos of Hamilton in Australia by Marc J. Franklin

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Pulitzer Prize-winning musical is set to open at the Sydney Lyric Theatre March 27.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM

Look Back at Photos of Highlights of Tennessee Williams’ Work on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, known for The Glass Menagarie, A Streetcar Named Desire, and more, was born March 26, 1911.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Celebrate Broadway’s All Shook Up Starring Cheyenne Jackson, Jenn Gambatese, and More by Marc J. Franklin

The musical, featuring the songs of Elvis Presley, opened at the Palace Theatre March 24, 2005.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:44AM

Look Back at 66 Years of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

Tennessee Williams’ Pulitzer Prize-winning drama opened at the Morosco Theatre March 24, 1955.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Saturday, March 20, 2021

Celebrate 7 Years of Disney's Aladdin on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The hit musical opened at the New Amsterdam Theatre March 20, 2014 with Adam Jacobs, Courtney Reed, and James Monroe Iglehart.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, March 19, 2021

Freeze Frame: An Inside Look at James Jin’s Showstopping Dance Photography by Marc J. Franklin

The New York City-based photographer explores the process behind his work with artists including Elizabeth Stanley, Ryan Steele, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:07PM
Monday, March 15, 2021

See the Men of Tina: The Tina Turner Musical Reunite With These Striking Photos by Marc J. Franklin

Company member Sheldon Henry worked with photographer Andrew Werner to create a celebration of the show and the Broadway community.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:55PM
Sunday, March 14, 2021

How Asolo Rep Is Making In-Person Theatre Possible During the Pandemic by Marc J. Franklin

With it's one-woman production of Fannie: The Music and Life of Fannie Lou Hamer, the company gave a glimpse into what producing theatre could be as the stages seek to re-open.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:00AM
Friday, March 12, 2021

15 Broadway Stars Share How They Have Been Coping During a Year Without Theatre by Marc J. Franklin

Performers from Six, Tina, and more reflect on their experiences amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:00AM
Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Look Back at Be More Chill by Marc J. Franklin

Following a New Jersey premiere and an Off-Broadway production, the Joe Iconis and Joe Tracz musical opened on Broadway March 10, 2019.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Look Back at Be More Chill's Journey to Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

Following a New Jersey premiere and an Off-Broadway production, the Joe Iconis and Joe Tracz musical opened on Broadway March 10, 2019.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Tuesday, March 9, 2021

Broadway Checklist: How Many of These Shows at the Winter Garden Theatre Have You Seen? by Marc J. Franklin

Look back at the 10 most recent productions to play over 100 performances at the venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:29AM
Sunday, March 7, 2021

A Look at The Ensemblist’s Tribute to Broadway a Year Into the Pandemic by Marc J. Franklin

In honor of the artists navigating the pandemic, the popular platform reunited over 90 performers to the theatre district in its portrait series with Michaelah Reynolds.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:00AM
Friday, March 5, 2021

Check Out London-Based Theatre Photographer Johan Persson's 16 Favorite Production Shots by Marc J. Franklin

Persson reflects on some of his favorite theatre photos including Follies, Macbeth, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:04PM
Thursday, March 4, 2021

Revisit Lincoln Center Theater’s King Lear Starring Christopher Plummer by Marc J. Franklin

The production of the Shakespearean drama opened at the Vivian Beaumont Theater March 4, 2004.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, March 3, 2021

Can You Finish the Missing Lyrics to Once On This Island? by Marc J. Franklin

Test your theatre knowledge of the Tony-nominated score.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM

Broadway Checklist: How Many of These Shows at the Walter Kerr Theatre Have You Seen? by Marc J. Franklin

Look back at the 10 most recent productions to play over 100 performances at the venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:00AM
Tuesday, March 2, 2021

A First Look at Fionn Whitehead, Alfred Enoch, and More in The Picture of Dorian Gray by Marc J. Franklin

The digital production is set to premiere March 16.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:27PM
Monday, March 1, 2021

Celebrate More Than 40 Years of Stephen Sondheim's Sweeney Todd on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The Tony-winning musical, starring Angela Lansbury and Len Cariou, opened at the Uris Theatre March 1, 1979.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:09AM

Celebrate Tony Winner Lindsay Mendez With a Look at Her Theatre Highlights by Marc J. Franklin

The Carousel and Wicked celebrates her birthday March 1.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, February 24, 2021

Take a First Look at Fannie: The Music and Life of Fannie Lou Hamer at Asolo Rep by Marc J. Franklin

The production continues through March 3 in Florida, launching the show’s rolling world premiere.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:25PM

Check Out These Broadway Zodiac Trading Cards Featuring Cast Members from Hamilton, Beetlejuice, and More by Marc J. Franklin

Theatre photographer Mati Ficara reinterpreted the astrology signs as a project to benefit the Actors Fund.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:50AM

Broadway Checklist: How Many of These Shows at the Vivian Beaumont Theater Have You Seen? by Marc J. Franklin

Look back at the 10 most recent productions to play over 100 performances at the venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

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
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