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Thursday, December 26, 2019

A Sneak Peek at Alex Newell, Skylar Astin, and More in Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist by Marc J. Franklin

The musical dramedy is set to premiere on NBC January 7.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:37PM

See All the Broadway Playbills of 2019 by Marc J. Franklin

As the year comes to a close, Playbill revisits all of the artwork from the productions that opened in 2019. From musicals like Hadestown to dramas like Slave Play, how many did you collect …

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:20AM
Friday, December 20, 2019

Inside the Fun Home Benefit Reading Starring Jenn Colella, Caitlin Kinnunen, Will Swenson, Kate Baldwin, and More by Marc J. Franklin

The site-specific reading was held at New York’s Plaza Jewish Community Chapel December 19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:49PM

Inside Opening Night of Jacqueline Novak: Get on Your Knees With Tessa Thompson, Mark Ronson, and More by Marc J. Franklin

The return engagement of Novak’s critically acclaimed solo show opened at the Lucille Lortel Theatre December 18.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:19PM

A Look Inside Rehearsals for Coming Clean in the West End by Marc J. Franklin

The revival of Kevin Elyot’s 1982 play about the breakdown of a gay couple’s relationship will begin performances January 9 at Trafalgar Studios 2.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:53AM

Check Out New Photos of Mischief Theatre’s Magic Goes Wrong in London by Marc J. Franklin

The comedy from Penn & Teller and the Olivier Award–winning creators of The Play That Goes Wrong will begin previews December 14.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM

Look Back at Over 35 Years of Cats on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

Ahead of the film adaptation’s arrival in theatres December 20, Playbill is revisiting Andrew Lloyd Webber’s classic musical on stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:10AM
Thursday, December 19, 2019

Sneak Peek at Rags in London by Marc J. Franklin

The musical, directed by Bronagh Lagan, will begin performances January 9, 2020, at Park Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:35PM

Cast and Creative Team of Off-Broadway’s Darling Grenadine Meet the Press by Marc J. Franklin

The Daniel Zaitchik musical, a bittersweet Manhattan-set love story, will premiere at Roundabout Underground in January.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:59AM
Wednesday, December 18, 2019

Inside the First Rehearsal for the World Premiere of Paris Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

Atlantic Theater Company’s production of Eboni Booth’s new play will begin performances January 8, 2020.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:26PM

Inside Opening Night of the World Premiere of Sing Street Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The musical adaptation of John Carney’s hit film, directed by Tony winner Rebecca Taichman, opened December 16.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:26AM
Tuesday, December 17, 2019

A Look Inside Idina Menzel’s Holiday Celebration at Carnegie Hall by Marc J. Franklin

Following the release of her second holiday album, Christmas: A Season of Love, the Wicked alum performed at the famed venue December 11.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:29PM

Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ Erika Jayne Meet the Press Ahead of Broadway Debut in Chicago by Marc J. Franklin

The performer and TV personality will step into the role of Roxie Hart beginning January 6, 2020.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:49PM

Check Out Photos of the New Cast of To Kill A Mockingbird on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The stage adaptation of Harper Lee’s beloved novel continues at the Shubert Theatre with Ed Harris as Atticus Finch.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:29AM

A Look Inside the 16th Annual Christmas With the Tabernacle Choir Featuring Kristin Chenoweth by Marc J. Franklin

The concert starring the Emmy and Tony winner was broadcast on PBS December 16.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:55AM
Monday, December 16, 2019

See Karen Olivo, Aaron Tveit, and Moulin Rouge! Celebrate Its Vinyl Cast Album Release by Marc J. Franklin

The cast of the hit musical came out to greet fans and sign the album at Sony Square NYC December 13.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM
Sunday, December 15, 2019

Look Back at Every Show that Opened on Broadway in 2019 by Marc J. Franklin

From Choir Boy to Jagged Little Pill, how many did you see during the past calendar year?

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:00AM
Friday, December 13, 2019

A Sneak Peek at Broadway’s A Soldier’s Play, Starring David Alan Grier and Blair Underwood by Marc J. Franklin

Charles Fuller’s Pulitzer Prize-winning crime drama, directed by Tony winner Kenny Leon, will begin performances on Broadway December 27.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:25PM

Inside Opening Night of the World Premiere of Dave Malloy’s Moby-Dick by Marc J. Franklin

The musical adaptation, directed by Hadestown Tony winner Rachel Chavkin, opened at the American Repertory Theater December 11.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:44PM

Inside the First Rehearsal of Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The world premiere of the musical, written by and starring Duncan Sheik, will begin performances with the New Group January 16, 2020.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:17PM
Thursday, December 12, 2019

Broadway’s My Name Is Lucy Barton, Starring Laura Linney, Meets the Press by Marc J. Franklin

The solo play based on Elizabeth Strout’s best-selling novel begins performances at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre January 4, 2020.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:40PM

The Cast and Creative Team of Second Stage’s Grand Horizons Meets the Press by Marc J. Franklin

The Broadway engagement of Bess Wohl’s play, directed Leigh Silverman, will begin performances December 23.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM
Wednesday, December 11, 2019

Inside the 42nd Annual Kennedy Center Honors with Audra McDonald, Cynthia Erivo, and More by Marc J. Franklin

The ceremony, hosted by LL Cool J, was celebrated in Washington, D.C., December 8 and will air on CBS December 15.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:07PM

A Look Inside Rehearsals for The Light in the Piazza with Renée Fleming and Solea Pfeiffer by Marc J. Franklin

The production, directed by Olivier winner Daniel Evans, will begin performances at Chicago’s Lyric Opera House December 14.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:00AM

Inside Opening Night of Donja R. Love’s One in Two Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The new play, directed by Stevie Walker-Webb, opened with the New Group December 10.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:19AM
Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Inside Opening Night of Stephen Adly Guirgis’ Halfway Bitches Go Straight to Heaven Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The new play by the Pulitzer Prize winner opened at the Linda Gross Theater December 9.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:32PM

Inside Opening Night of Samuel D. Hunter’s Greater Clements Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The Lincoln Center Theater production, starring Judith Ivey, opened December 9.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:49PM

BAM’s Medea, Starring Rose Byrne and Bobby Cannavale, Meets the Press by Marc J. Franklin

Simon Stone’s contemporary rewrite of the Euripides tragedy will begin performances in Brooklyn January 12, 2020.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:19PM

Inside the Broadway Dreams Gala With Heidi Blickenstaff, Jerry Mitchell, and More by Marc J. Franklin

The 12th annual event, raising funds for the arts education organization, was held at the St. Regis New York December 9.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM
Monday, December 9, 2019

Inside the New York Stage and Film Winter Gala With Jonathan Groff, Lea Michele, and More by Marc J. Franklin

The event, which honored philanthropist and producer Diana DiMenna and Tony Award–winning actor and producer Tom Hulce, was celebrated December 8.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:53AM
Friday, December 6, 2019

The Company of Broadway’s A Soldier’s Play, Starring David Alan Grier and Blair Underwood, Meets the Press by Marc J. Franklin

Charles Fuller’s Pulitzer Prize-winning crime drama, directed by Tony winner Kenny Leon, will begin performances on Broadway December 27.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36AM

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