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Saturday, October 24, 2020

Celebrate David Auburn's Pulitzer Prize-Winning Drama Proof at 20 by Marc J. Franklin

The play, which earned star Mary-Louise Parker a Tony Award, premiered on Broadway October 24, 2000.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, October 23, 2020

Celebrate More Than 45 Years of Pippin on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The original Broadway production opened at the Minskoff Theatre October 23, 1972.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, October 22, 2020

See Paul McGill’s Bloom Launch 299 Park Avenue’s Live Theatrical Performance Series by Marc J. Franklin

The site-specific dance piece unveiled the newly renovated Park Avenue tower, designed by Tony Award winner David Rockwell.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:59AM

How Well Do You Know the Tony-Nominated Performances of the 2019–2020 Season? by Marc J. Franklin

Revisit the roles that earned this year’s nominees their nominations.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, October 21, 2020

Broadway Checklist: How Many of These Shows at the Longacre 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 12:00AM
Tuesday, October 20, 2020

Check Out Photos of Betrayal at London’s Theatre Royal Bath by Marc J. Franklin

The Harold Pinter classic opens October 21 as part of the theatre company’s “Welcome Back” season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:41PM

Check Out Photos of Betrayal at U.K.’s Theatre Royal Bath by Marc J. Franklin

The Harold Pinter classic opens October 21 as part of the theatre company’s “Welcome Back” season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:41PM
Monday, October 19, 2020

Get Inspired With These 28 Broadway Costume Ideas for Halloween by Marc J. Franklin

From Sweeney Todd to Beetlejuice, bring the theatrics to your Halloween season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:59PM
Friday, October 16, 2020

Check Out Photos of Purple Rain at Broadway at the Drive-In by Marc J. Franklin

The drive-in movie theatre experience, featuring live performances, plays Radial Park in Astoria, Queens.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:59PM

Celebrate the 2020 Tony Awards With a Look at the Shows Nominated for Best Production by Marc J. Franklin

Following the nominations for the 74th annual ceremony, revisit the productions vying for Best Musical, Best Play, and Best Revival of a Play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, October 14, 2020

Broadway Checklist: How Many of These Shows at the John Golden 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 12:00AM
Monday, October 12, 2020

A Look at Jason Robert Brown’s Songs for a New World at the London Palladium by Marc J. Franklin

The one-day-only event, starring Olivier nominees Rachel Tucker and Rachel John, played the West End October 11 following a digital production earlier this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:50PM
Sunday, October 11, 2020

Do You Know All of the Tony Award-Winning Original Productions of the Decade? by Marc J. Franklin

Ahead of the nominations for the 74th annual Tony Awards, look back at the past 10 years of winners.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Saturday, October 10, 2020
Friday, October 9, 2020

From Big River to The King and I: Celebrating Marin Mazzie on the Stage by Marc J. Franklin

The late, beloved theatre veteran was born October 9.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, October 8, 2020

Go Inside Rehearsal for Jason Robert Brown’s Songs for a New World at the London Palladium by Marc J. Franklin

The one-day-only event, starring Olivier nominees Rachel Tucker and Rachel John, arrives to the West End October 11 following a digital production earlier this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:49AM

Check Out London-Based Theatre Photographer Marc Brenner's 21 Favorite Production Shots by Marc J. Franklin

Brenner reflects on some of his favorite theatre photos including Caroline, or Change; Doctor Faustus with Kit Harrington; and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:19AM
Wednesday, October 7, 2020

Check Out New Photos of Meryl Streep, Ariana DeBose, and More in The Prom on Netflix by Marc J. Franklin

The film adaptation of the Broadway musical, directed by Ryan Murphy, is set to arrive to Netflix during the Christmas season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:13PM

A First Look at Christine Baranski, Jenifer Lewis, and More in Dolly Parton’s Christmas on the Square by Marc J. Franklin

The holiday movie, directed and choreographed by Debbie Allen, will arrive on Netflix November 22.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:58PM

Broadway Checklist: How Many of These Shows at the Imperial 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 12:00AM
Tuesday, October 6, 2020

19 Villainous Showtunes To Kick Off Your Halloween Season by Marc J. Franklin

From Sweeney Todd to Mean Girls, revisit these songs sung by some of Broadway’s favorite villains.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:00PM

Celebrate Tony Nominee Michael Arden With a Look Back at His Stage Career by Marc J. Franklin

The actor and director celebrates his birthday October 6.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Monday, October 5, 2020

A Look Inside Broadway at the Drive-In With The Phantom of the Opera’s Ali Ewoldt, Derrick Davis, and More by Marc J. Franklin

The musical screening, featuring live performances from the Phantom stars, opened at Radial Park in Astoria, Queens, October 1.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:03PM
Saturday, October 3, 2020

In Honor of Mean Girls Day, Look Back at Opening Night of the Tony-Nominated Musical on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The adaptation of the hit film opened at the August Wilson Theatre April 8.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, September 30, 2020

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

Look back at the recent productions to play the venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM
Tuesday, September 29, 2020

Take a Sneak Peek at The Boys in the Band on Netflix by Marc J. Franklin

The adaptation of 2018 Tony Award-winning revival will arrive on the streaming platform September 30.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:17PM

Do You Know These Tony Award-Winning Musicals That Have Been Adapted Into Films? by Marc J. Franklin

Look back at the movies that got their start as Tony-winning productions.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:38AM
Saturday, September 26, 2020

Celebrate More Than 60 Years of West Side Story on Broadway With These Rare Photos by Marc J. Franklin

The Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim, and Arthur Laurents musical, directed and choreographed by Jerome Robbins, opened at the Winter Garden Theatre September 26, 1957.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, September 25, 2020

Celebrate More Than 40 Years of Broadway's Evita by Marc J. Franklin

The musical, starring Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin, opened at the Broadway Theatre September 25, 1979.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, September 23, 2020

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

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Monday, September 21, 2020

Celebrate Tony Award Winner Billy Porter With a Look Back at Kinky Boots by Marc J. Franklin

The stage and screen star celebrates his birthday September 21.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

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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
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Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
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