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Friday, March 27, 2020

Look Back at How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying Starring Daniel Radcliffe by Marc J. Franklin

The Rob Ashford–helmed revival opened at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre March 27, 2011.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:21AM
Thursday, March 26, 2020

Look Back at Patti LuPone, Laura Benanti, and More in Gypsy on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The Tony-nominated revival opened at the St. James Theatre March 27, 2008.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:02PM

From Hairspray to Hadestown: Check Out 52 Photos Celebrating #ShowShirtWednesday by Marc J. Franklin

We asked, you delivered: See how theatre fans celebrated Broadway with their favorite production shirt!

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:43PM

Listening Party: Revisit Broadway's The Wild Party With Toni Collette, Mandy Patinkin, and More by Marc J. Franklin

Hercules’ Jelani Alladin recommends revisiting Michael John LaChiusa’s Tony-nominated musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00PM

Look Back at Tennessee Williams' Shows 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 07:00AM
Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Listening Party: Revisit Jeanine Tesori and Brian Crawley’s Violet by Marc J. Franklin

The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical composer Rob Rokicki recommends checking out the Obie Award–winning musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:00PM

Celebrate Sarah Jessica Parker With a Look Back at Her Stage Roles by Marc J. Franklin

The stage and screen star celebrates her birthday March 25.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:19AM

Look Back at the Shows Terrence McNally Brought to Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

In honor of the prolific, Tony Award-winning writer, Playbill takes a look back at the shows he brought to Broadway throughout his six decade career.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:00AM

Celebrate Katharine McPhee by Revisiting Her Broadway Debut in Waitress by Marc J. Franklin

The Smash and American Idol star celebrates her birthday March 25.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:52AM
Tuesday, March 24, 2020

Look Back at the Original Cast of The Book of Mormon on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The Tony Award–winning musical, written by the creators of South Park, opened at the Eugene O’Neill Theatre March 24, 2011.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:47PM

Celebrating 10 Years of Sardi’s Portraits With Audra McDonald, Norm Lewis, David Alan Grier, and More by Marc J. Franklin

Check out highlights from the 2011 portrait unveilings at the famed midtown restaurant.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:44PM

Listening Party: Revisit Avenue Q on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

Pulitzer Prize winner Tom Kitt recommends listening to the irreverent, Tony Award-winning musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00PM

Check Out the Shows Competing in the 4th Annual Broadway Brackets by Marc J. Franklin

Play along and help decide which musical based on a novel will reign supreme as the 2020 Broadway Brackets Champion.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:41PM

Celebrate Broadway’s All Shook Up at 15 by Marc J. Franklin

The musical, starring Cheyenne Jackson, Jenn Gambatese, and more, opened at the Palace Theatre March 24, 2005.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:47AM

Look Back at 65 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 09:30AM

Revisit Bright Star on Broadway With Carmen Cusack and Paul Alexander Nolan by Marc J. Franklin

The Steve Martin and Edie Brickell musical opened at the Cort Theatre March 24, 2016.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Monday, March 23, 2020

Celebrate National Puppy Day With These 15 Broadway Stars by Marc J. Franklin

Check out photos of Shoshana Bean, Matt Doyle, Andrew Keenan-Bolger, and more with their four-legged friends.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:28PM

Celebrate Tony Nominee Melissa Errico With a Look at Her Stage Highlights by Marc J. Franklin

The actor, known for her work in Amour, My Fair Lady, and more, celebrates her birthday March 23.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:38PM

Listening Party: The Mad Ones Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

Mean Girls star Krystina Alabado recommends listening to the studio album of the Kerrigan and Lowdermilk musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00PM

Look Back at Heather Headley, Michelle T. Williams, and More in Aida on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The Elton John-Tim Rice pop opera opened at the Palace Theatre March 23, 2000.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:50AM
Sunday, March 22, 2020

Listening Party: Look Back at the Original Broadway Production of Wonderful Town by Marc J. Franklin

Head Over Heels star Bonnie Milligan recommends listening to the 1953 Leonard Bernstein classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:30PM
Saturday, March 21, 2020
Friday, March 20, 2020

Check Out Broadway Photographer Matthew Murphy's 19 Favorite Production Shots by Marc J. Franklin

Murphy reflects on some of his favorite images including The Color Purple, Hadestown, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:38PM

Look Back at Will Swenson, Nick Adams, Tony Sheldon, and More in Priscilla, Queen of the Desert by Marc J. Franklin

The original Broadway production opened at the Palace Theatre March 20, 2011.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:24AM
Thursday, March 19, 2020

Finishing the Hat: 18 Pieces of Broadway Fan Art From Playbill Readers by Marc J. Franklin

Though Broadway may be temporarily shut down, the love of theatre remains strong as artists share the theatre-inspired creations of Hamilton, Mean Girls, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:51PM

Listening Party: Look Back at Songs for a New World Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The High School Musical: The Musical: The Series creator Tim Federle recommends listening to both the original and the Encores! Off-Center revival of Jason Robert Brown’s 1995 song cycle.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00PM
Wednesday, March 18, 2020

Celebrating 10 Years of Sardi’s Portraits With Judith Light, Jim Belushi, and More by Marc J. Franklin

Check out highlights from the 2011 portrait unveilings at the famed midtown restaurant.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:14PM

Check Out Photos From Original Broadway Production of Once by Marc J. Franklin

The Tony Award-winning musical, starring Steve Kazee and Cristin Milioti, opened at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre March 18, 2012.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:30PM

Listening Party: Look Back at the Original Broadway Production of Once on This Island by Marc J. Franklin

Broadway couple Stephanie J. Block and Sebastian Arcelus recommends listening to the 1990 Tony Award-winning musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00PM
Tuesday, March 17, 2020

Celebrating 10 Years of Sardi’s Portraits With Daryl Roth, Edie Falco, and More by Marc J. Franklin

Check out highlights from the 2010 portrait unveilings at the famed midtown restaurant.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:24PM

Look Back at the Smash Premiere Screening for the Broadway Community by Marc J. Franklin

As Playbill revisits the musical television series, look back at the premiere with Megan Hilty, Katharine McPhee, and More.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:51AM

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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
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