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Tuesday, November 12, 2019

Check Out Photos of New Joe Iconis Musical Love in Hate Nation by Marc J. Franklin

The world premiere from the Be More Chill composer opens at Two River Theater November 15.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:25PM
Sunday, November 10, 2019

World Premiere of Broadbend, Arkansas Opens Off-Broadway November 10. by Marc J. Franklin

The production, tracing the experience of an African-American family over three generations is presented by the Transport Group and Public Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:00AM
Friday, November 8, 2019

Inside Opening Night of Cyrano, Starring Peter Dinklage, Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The musical adaptation, directed and co-created by Erica Schmidt, officially opened at the Daryl Roth Theatre November 7.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:12PM
Thursday, November 7, 2019

A Sneak Peek at Harry Townsend’s Last Stand Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The George Eastman play, starring Len Cariou and Craig Bierko, begins performances at New York City Center November 18.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:43PM

Check Out Production Photos of A Chorus Line at Signature Theatre by Marc J. Franklin

The production of the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical, directed by Matthew Gardiner and choreographed by Denis Jones, opened November 5.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:50AM
Wednesday, November 6, 2019

Check Out New Photos of Tina: The Tina Turner Musical on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The bio-musical, starring Tony and Olivier nominee Adrienne Warren, opens at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre November 7.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:38PM

See Brian Stokes Mitchell, Melissa Errico, and More Preview Their Upcoming Shows at Feinstein’s/54 Below by Marc J. Franklin

Take a look at some of the shows hitting the stage in the coming months.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:16PM

See Whoopi Goldberg, Gavin Creel, and More at Celebrating 25 Magical Years of Disney on Broadway Benefit Concert by Marc J. Franklin

The one-night-only concert event, raising funds for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, was presented at the New Amsterdam Theatre November 4.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:07AM
Sunday, November 3, 2019

Revisit Sweeney Todd on Broadway With Michael Cerveris and Patti LuPone by Marc J. Franklin

The revival of the Stephen Sondheim musical opened at the Eugene O’Neill Theatre November 3, 2005.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:14AM
Saturday, November 2, 2019

Look Back at the Original Broadway Production of Grey Gardens by Marc J. Franklin

The production, starring Tony Award winner Christine Ebersole, opened at the Walter Kerr Theatre November 2, 2006.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:00AM
Friday, November 1, 2019

Check Out the Broadway Snow Globes Decorating Times Square by Marc J. Franklin

To get into the holiday spirit, the Times Square Alliance unveiled its first season of “Show Globes” November 1.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:50PM
Thursday, October 31, 2019

A Peek Inside Dance Lab New York’s Developmental Lab for Female Choreographers of Color by Marc J. Franklin

In collaboration with the Joyce Theater Foundation, DLNY hosts its incubator for new work through November 10.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:16PM

Inside Betrayal's Post-Show Halloween Celebration by Marc J. Franklin

Following the October 30 performance, Tom Hiddleston, Zawe Ashton, Charlie Cox, and Eddie Arnold greeted fans in costume.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:49PM

Celebrate Halloween with Jay Armstrong Johnson’s I Put a Spell on You: The Return of the Sanderson Sisters by Marc J. Franklin

The Hocus Pocus-themed Halloween concert was presented at Le Poisson Rouge October 28.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:59AM

The Thanksgiving Play Opens at Geffen Playhouse by Marc J. Franklin

Larissa FastHorse’s satire, directed by Michael John Garcés, opens in Los Angeles October 31.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:00AM
Wednesday, October 30, 2019

Inside Rehearsals for Touching the Void in the West End by Marc J. Franklin

The stage adaption of Joe Simpson’s memoir will begin performances November 14 in London.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:31AM

Getting Into Character With Dear Evan Hansen’s Andrew Barth Feldman by Marc J. Franklin

The Jimmy Award winner, currently starring in the Tony-winning musical, gives Playbill an inside look at his pre-show routine.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM
Tuesday, October 29, 2019

See How the Stars of Mean Girls, Wicked, and More Celebrated Halloween With Their Pets by Marc J. Franklin

During the Halloween season, the love of costumes and characters extends beyond the stage to Broadway's furry friends.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:55PM

Inside Opening Night of Theresa Rebeck’s Seared Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The new comedy, starring Raúl Esparza, Krysta Rodriguez, and more, officially opened October 28.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:56AM
Monday, October 28, 2019

Check Out Rehearsal Photos for Halfway Bitches Go Straight to Heaven Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The world premiere of Stephen Adly Guirgis’ new play will begin performances with Atlantic Theater Company and LAByrinth Theater November 14.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:17PM

Inside Rehearsal for Tony Kushner’s A Bright Room Called Day at the Public Theater by Marc J. Franklin

The revival, starring Nikki M. James, Michael Urie, Crystal Lucas-Perry, and more, will begin performances October 29 Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:57PM

Look Back at Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown in Celebration of Justin Guarini by Marc J. Franklin

The American Idol alum, who made his Broadway debut in the 2010 musical adaptation of the film, celebrates his birthday October 28.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:53PM

A Sneak Peek at High School Musical: The Musical: The Series on Disney+ by Marc J. Franklin

The series premieres on the new Disney streaming service November 12.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:44AM

See Inside Opening Night of The Michaels at the Public Theater by Marc J. Franklin

The world premiere, part of Nelson’s Rhinebeck Panorama, opened Off-Broadway October 27.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM

Inside the Final Performance of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The musical concluded its six-year run at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre October 27.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:40AM
Saturday, October 26, 2019

Meet the Cast of Broadway’s Upcoming Revival of Company by Marc J. Franklin

The production, starring Tony Award winner Katrina Lenk as Bobbie, will begin performances at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre March 2, 2020.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:27AM
Friday, October 25, 2019

Check Out Photos of Richard Nelson’s The Michaels at the Public Theater by Marc J. Franklin

The world premiere, part of Nelson’s Rhinebeck Panorama, will open Off-Broadway October 27.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:34PM

Look Back at Julie Andrews in Victor/Victoria on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The musical, starring Oscar winner Julie Andrews reprising her film role, opened at the Marquis Theatre October 25, 1995.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:37AM
Thursday, October 24, 2019

Look Back at the Original Broadway Production of The Who’s Tommy by Marc J. Franklin

With the announcement of an upcoming Broadway revival, revisit the original 1993 Broadway production starring Michael Cerveris.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:55PM

Check Out Photos of The Sleepy Hollow Experience in Tarrytown by Marc J. Franklin

The immersive theatrical experience from Brian Clowdus continues on original author Washington Irving’s Hudson Valley estate through November 10.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM

Revisit the Original Broadway Production of 110 in the Shade by Marc J. Franklin

The musical, starring Inga Swenson and Robert Horton, opened at the Broadhurst Theatre October 24, 1963.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:48AM

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