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Thursday, October 24, 2019

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

Inside Opening Night of Scotland, PA Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The world premiere of Adam Gwon and Michael Mitnick’s new musical opened at Roundabout’s Laura Pels Theatre October 23.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:40AM
Wednesday, October 23, 2019

Check Out Photos of Cyrano, Starring Peter Dinklage, Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:58PM

Go Inside Opening Night of For Colored Girls… Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The revival of Ntozake Shange’s choreopoem, directed by Leah C. Gardiner with choreography by Camille A. Brown, opened at the Public October 22.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:35PM

Second Stage’s The Underlying Chris Meets the Press by Marc J. Franklin

The world premiere, directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon, will begin performances at the Tony Kiser Theater October 29.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:13AM

Check Out Photos of Let’s Do Broadway! With Jelani Alladin, Phylicia Rashad, and More by Marc J. Franklin

The Broadway League’s multicultural influencer night was celebrated October 21.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:00AM
Tuesday, October 22, 2019

Inside Opening Night of Is This A Room Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The psychological thriller, adapted from the transcript of the FBI interrogation of Reality Winner, opened at the Vineyard Theatre October 21.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:26PM

A Look at Theresa Rebeck’s Seared Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The new comedy stars Raúl Esparza, Krysta Rodriguez, and more and will officially open October 28.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:55PM

Go Inside Opening Night of Sylvia Khoury's Power Strip Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The world premiere, directed by Tyne Rafaeli, opened at LCT3 October 21.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01PM

Check Out These Psychedelic Portraits of the Cast of Scotland, PA Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The world premiere of Adam Gwon and Michael Mitnick’s new musical will open at Roundabout’s Laura Pels Theatre October 23.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM

Inside Jagged Little Pill’s Champagne Toast Celebration by Marc J. Franklin

Ahead of the show’s move into the Broadhurst Theatre, the company celebrated October 21 at Drift Studios.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:30AM

Check Out New Photos of Afterglow in London by Marc J. Franklin

The play, which examines the dynamics of a gay married couple in an open relationship, opens at the Waterloo East Theatre October 22.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:29AM

Exclusive Look Inside the Return to the Forbidden Planet Benefit Concert by Marc J. Franklin

Red Bull Theater’s one-night-only benefit concert, starring Patrick Page, Steven Boyer, and Mary Testa, was presented at Symphony Space October 21.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:05AM
Monday, October 21, 2019

Watch Moments From the World Premiere of Scotland, PA Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

Adam Gwon and Michael Mitnick’s new musical plays the Roundabout’s Laura Pels Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:42PM

Celebrate 20 Years of the West End’s The Lion King With Lebo M by Marc J. Franklin

To commemorate the occasion, the South African composer gave a special gala performance with the Drakensberg Boys Choir October 19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:39PM

See Inside Rehearsals for Bandstand National Tour by Marc J. Franklin

The first tour of the Broadway musical will begin its preview run October 25 in Oklahoma City before launching in College Station, Texas.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:29PM

Check Out Photos From Cinderella With the London Musical Theatre Orchestra by Marc J. Franklin

The one-night-only concert, starring Christine Allado, Jac Yarrow, and Jérôme Pradon, was presented October 20 at London’s Cadogan Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:41PM

Inside Opening Night of David Byrne’s American Utopia on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The theatrical concert from former Talking Heads front man opened at the Hudson Theatre October 20.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM
Sunday, October 20, 2019

16 Spooky Shows That Played Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

We asked, you answered: Playbill readers share their favorite Broadway shows full of magic and mayhem.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:00AM
Saturday, October 19, 2019

Megan Hilty and Jessie Mueller Are Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn in Patsy & Loretta October 19 by Marc J. Franklin

The Lifetime television movie follows the friendship of the two country singers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, October 18, 2019

In Celebration of Ntozake Shange, Revisit For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow Is Enuf by Marc J. Franklin

The acclaimed writer, known for her Obie Award-winning choreopoem, was born October 18, 1948.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:50AM

Look Back at the Original Broadway Production of Once On This Island by Marc J. Franklin

The Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty musical, starring LaChanze, opened at the Booth Theatre October 18, 1990.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:33AM
Thursday, October 17, 2019

Go Inside Opening Night of Little Shop of Horrors Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The production, starring Jonathan Groff, Tammy Blanchard, and Christian Borle, opened at the Westside Theatre October 17.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:14PM

See Photos of Gary Busey in Off-Broadway Musical Only Human by Marc J. Franklin

The Oscar nominee stars in the new show, opening October 21 at Theatre at St. Clements.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:22AM

Go Inside Opening Night of The Lightning Thief on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The production, recently seen in a national tour, opened at the Longacre Theatre October 16.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:49AM
Wednesday, October 16, 2019

See Off-Broadway’s Broadbend, Arkansas Meet the Press by Marc J. Franklin

The world premiere, tracing the experience of an African-American family over three generations, will begin performances with the Transport Group and Public Theater October 25.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02PM

Step Inside Broadway’s August Wilson Theatre by Marc J. Franklin

The Virginia Theatre was rechristened after the playwright on October 16, 2005.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:55AM
Tuesday, October 15, 2019

Meet the Cast of the National Tour of Disney’s Frozen by Marc J. Franklin

The tour, starring Caroline Bowman and Caroline Innerbichler, will launch in Schenectady, New York, November 10–24.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:03PM

A Look at Summer: The Donna Summer Musical on Tour by Marc J. Franklin

The touring production of the Donna Summer bio-musical launched in Rochester, New York, September 29.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:51PM

Check Out Photos of New Pop Musical & Juliet in the West End by Marc J. Franklin

The musical sequel to Romeo & Juliet, featuring songs such as "Baby One More Time," begins performances November 2 at Shaftesbury Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:38PM

Watch Highlights From New Pop Musical & Juliet in the West End by Marc J. Franklin

The musical sequel to Romeo & Juliet, featuring songs such as "Baby One More Time," begins performances November 2 at Shaftesbury Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:38PM

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