All stories by Marc J. Franklin on BroadwayStars

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
Saturday, September 19, 2020
Friday, September 18, 2020

Celebrate Famed Choreographer Agnes de Mille With a Look Inside Her Legacy by Marc J. Franklin

The seminal theatremaker was born September 18, 1905.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, September 17, 2020

Check Out Photos of Blackeyed Theatre’s Production of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde by Marc J. Franklin

The U.K. production, which will be performed to a socially-distanced audience and livestreamed, will play the South Hill Park Arts Centre September 18.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12PM

Celebrate Tony Nominee Nick Cordero on the Stage by Marc J. Franklin

The beloved actor was born September 17, 1987.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, September 16, 2020

Broadway Checklist: How Many of These Shows at the Gershwin 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 03:29PM
Monday, September 14, 2020

12 Offstage Theatremakers Share How They Are Coping With the Broadway Shutdown by Marc J. Franklin

Arts workers from Hadestown, Tina: the Tina Turner Musical, and more reflect on their experience amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Saturday, September 12, 2020

Celebrate Stephen Sondheim and James Goldman’s Follies on the Stage by Marc J. Franklin

The most recent Broadway revival, starring Bernadette Peters, Jan Maxwell, Danny Burstein, Ron Raines, and more, opened at the Marquis Theatre September 12, 2011.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, September 11, 2020
Thursday, September 10, 2020

Celebrate Alison Bechdel With a Look Back at Fun Home on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The cartoonist, whose autobiographical graphic novel became the Tony Award-winning musical, celebrates her birthday September 10.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, September 9, 2020

From Gypsy to Hadestown, Check Out These 44 Broadway Duets by Marc J. Franklin

Share the spotlight with these dynamic duets.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:18PM

Broadway Checklist: How Many of These Shows at the Gerald Schoenfeld 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, September 8, 2020

Check Out Photos From Be an #ArtsHero’s Times Square Demonstration by Marc J. Franklin

The event, directed by Tony nominee Sam Buntrock with musical direction by Kimberly Grigsby, was part of the organization’s Day of Action on Labor Day.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM
Saturday, September 5, 2020

Broadway Art: A Look Back at the Marquees of the 2019-2020 Season by Marc J. Franklin

Twenty-five shows were able to open on the Main Stem before the Broadway shutdown.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, September 3, 2020

Can You Name These Musicals From Just 1 Song? by Marc J. Franklin

Test your knowledge of musical theatre scores!

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:00PM
Wednesday, September 2, 2020

From A Gentleman’s Guide to Anastasia, Linda Cho Unpacks Her Favorite Broadway Costume Designs by Marc J. Franklin

The Tony Award–winning costume designer gives Playbill an inside glimpse at her creative process.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:33PM

Broadway Checklist: How Many of These Shows at the Eugene O'Neill 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, September 1, 2020

Check Out Photos of Sleepless at London’s Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre by Marc J. Franklin

The musical adaptation of Sleepless in Seattle, starring Kimberly Walsh and Jay McGuiness, opens September 1.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:58AM
Monday, August 31, 2020

Celebrate Sara Ramirez with a Look Back at Spamalot by Marc J. Franklin

The Tony Award winner celebrates their birthday August 31.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:03PM
Saturday, August 29, 2020

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

Test your theatre knowledge.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, August 28, 2020

A First Look at Ralph Fiennes in Bridge Theatre’s Reopening Production, Beat the Devil by Marc J. Franklin

The monologue play, directed by Nicholas Hytner, kicked off 12 solo plays staged at the London theatre while maintaining social distance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:43PM
Thursday, August 27, 2020

Do You Know All of the Tony-Winning Best Plays? by Marc J. Franklin

Seventy-two shows have taken home the title since 1948—can you guess them all?

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, August 26, 2020

Celebrate Keke Palmer With a Look Back at Her Broadway Debut in Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella by Marc J. Franklin

The actor and recording artist celebrates her birthday August 26.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:11AM

Broadway Checklist: How Many of These Shows at the Ethel Barrymore 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, August 25, 2020

Look Back at All of the Tony-Eligible Productions That Opened on Broadway in the 2019-2020 Season by Marc J. Franklin

Twenty-three shows will be eligible when the 74th Annual Tony Award nominations are announced.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM

Look Back at All of the Productions That Opened on Broadway in the 2019-2020 Season by Marc J. Franklin

Twenty-five shows were able to open on the Main Stem before the Broadway shutdown.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM
Sunday, August 23, 2020

Celebrate Broadway With These 25 Musical Finales by Marc J. Franklin

From A Chorus Line to Hadestown revisit these musical showtunes in honor of Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, August 19, 2020

Broadway Checklist: How Many of These Shows at the Cort 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, August 18, 2020
Monday, August 17, 2020

Check Out These Stunning, Re-Imagined Broadway Marquees With The Ensemblist by Marc J. Franklin

Photographer Rebecca J. Michelson and graphic designer Tiffany Holt welcomed Broadway performers to give theatre classics a contemporary twist.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:09PM
Saturday, August 15, 2020

Celebrate Ado Annie’s First Kiss With the Actors Who Have Taken on the Iconic Oklahoma! Role by Marc J. Franklin

August 15 marks the would-be wedding anniversary for the girl who cain't say no.

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
TBA: Titanic