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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
Friday, August 14, 2020

Celebrate Steve Martin With a Look Back at Bright Star on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The Academy Award recipient and Tony Award nominee celebrates his birthday August 14.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:43AM
Thursday, August 13, 2020

See the Broadway Community Reunite for a Moving Tribute to the Theatre by Marc J. Franklin

The Ensemblist welcomed performers who populate the theatre industry to create a symbol of resilience in the heart of Times Square.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:41PM

Check Out These Dream Scenic Designs of Grease!, Cabaret, and More From Andy Walmsley by Marc J. Franklin

The designer shares how he has remained creative throughout the shutdown with his innovative creations.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:37PM

Celebrate Sebastian Stan With a Look Back at Picnic on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The stage and screen star celebrates his birthday August 13.

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

Broadway Checklist: How Many of These Shows at the Circle in the Square 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 11, 2020

Can You Name These Musicals From Their Dynamic Duos? by Marc J. Franklin

Test your theatre knowledge.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:30PM

Look Back at Adam Chanler-Berat, Mj Rodriguez, Ephraim Sykes, and More in Rent Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The 2011 revival of Jonathan Larson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning musical opened at New World Stages August 11, 2011.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Monday, August 10, 2020

Celebrate Disney's Newsies' Journey to Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

Ahead of Playbill’s August 21 stream, look back at highlights of the musical, from its debut at Paper Mill Playhouse to opening night on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:04PM
Saturday, August 8, 2020

Look Back at Krysta Rodriguez, Zachary Levi, and More in First Date on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The musical comedy opened at the Longacre Theatre August 8, 2013.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, August 6, 2020

Sorting Through the Shutdown: How 1 Broadway Performer Is Navigating the Pandemic by Marc J. Franklin

Aladdin actor Josh Drake discusses missing Broadway, remaining creative during COVID-19, why the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance is vital to the theatre community, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:41PM

Celebrate 5 Years of Hamilton on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The Pulitzer Prize-winning musical opened at the Richard Rodgers Theatre August 6, 2015.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, August 5, 2020

Broadway Checklist: How Many of These Shows at the Brooks Atkinson 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 04:26PM

Celebrate National Underwear Day With a Look Back at the Skivvies by Marc J. Franklin

Revisit highlights of the underwear clad duo performing alongside Nick Adams, Ariana DeBose, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Tuesday, August 4, 2020

Can You Name the Performances That Earned These Stars Their 1st Tony Award? by Marc J. Franklin

Test your theatre knowledge by revisiting these Tony triumphs.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:13PM
Monday, August 3, 2020

See Stars of Jagged Little Pill, Hadestown, and More Reunite at Their Theatres by Marc J. Franklin

In celebration of theatre's unsung heroes, The Ensemblist welcomed the performers for a photoshoot at their Broadway homes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:40PM
Saturday, August 1, 2020

Revisit Adrienne Warren, Taylor Louderman, and More in Bring It On: The Musical by Marc J. Franklin

The musical opened on Broadway at the St. James Theatre August 1, 2012.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, July 31, 2020

Look Back at Steamy Photos From Broadway Bares: Take Off by Marc J. Franklin

Ahead of the virtual edition on August 1, revisit the previous edition of the annual Broadway striptease.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:19PM

Relive the 2016 Broadway Revival of Cats by Marc J. Franklin

The Trevor Nunn–helmed production opened at the Neil Simon Theatre July 31, 2016.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, July 30, 2020

Revisit Present Laughter on Broadway With Kevin Kline, Cobie Smulders, and More by Marc J. Franklin

Ahead of PBS’ July 31 Great Performances presentation during the Broadway at Home series, look back at the Tony Award–nominated production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:26PM

Celebrate Dear Evan Hansen’s Journey to Broadway With Ben Platt, Rachel Bay Jones, and More by Marc J. Franklin

The world premiere of the Tony Award-winning musical opened at Arena Stage July 30, 2015.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:00AM
Wednesday, July 29, 2020

Broadway Checklist: How Many of These Shows at the Booth 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 12:39PM

Opening Up: Revisit These 39 Opening Numbers by Marc J. Franklin

From Waitress to Hamilton, check out the musical introductions to these Broadway shows.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:45AM
Tuesday, July 28, 2020

Celebrate 100 Years of Rodgers and Hart on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

In honor of the Broadway debut of their collaboration, revisit highlights from the duo's prolific partnership.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Saturday, July 25, 2020

Revisit Moulin Rouge! on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The stage adaptation of the Baz Luhrmann film opened at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre July 25, 2019.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, July 23, 2020

Celebrate Philip Seymour Hoffman With a Look Back at His Stage Career by Marc J. Franklin

The Oscar winner and Tony nominee was born July 23, 1967.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, July 22, 2020

Broadway Checklist: How Many of These Shows at the Broadhurst 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 05:02PM
Tuesday, July 21, 2020

Let’s Be Bad: Check Out 17 of Our Favorite Broadway Villains by Marc J. Franklin

From evildoers we adore to scoundrels we love to hate, revisit some of Broadways most fearsome foes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:15PM

Celebrate Robin Williams in Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo by Marc J. Franklin

The actor, who made his Broadway acting debut Rajiv Joseph’s dark comedy, was born July 21, 1951.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Monday, July 20, 2020

Revisit Zachary Levi, Laura Benanti, and More in the 2016 Revival of She Loves Me On Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

Ahead of PBS’ Great Performances presentation during the Broadway at Home series, look back at the Tony Award-nominated production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM
Saturday, July 18, 2020

Celebrating 29 Years of Broadway Bares by Marc J. Franklin

Look back at highlights of the Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS fundraiser, which is set to go virtual August 1.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

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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