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Tuesday, October 15, 2019

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

Backstage With Bette Midler, Gavin Creel, and More at Christian Dante White’s Solo Concert by Marc J. Franklin

The Hello, Dolly! and My Fair Lady star celebrated his birthday with a performance at The Green Room 42 October 14.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:23AM

In Celebration of Gavin Lee, Look Back at Mary Poppins on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The Tony Award nominee, who celebrates his birthday October 15, made his Broadway debut in the hit Disney musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:37AM
Monday, October 14, 2019

From Hello, Dolly! to Wicked, See the Ensemblist Celebrate Broadway’s Double Swings by Marc J. Franklin

Continuing with its series spotlighting Broadway’s unsung heroes, the popular platform paid to tribute to the performers who swung in two musical in one season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:23PM

From Mean Girls to Wicked, See the Ensemblist Celebrate Broadway’s Double Swings by Marc J. Franklin

Continuing with its series spotlighting Broadway’s unsung heroes, the popular platform paid to tribute to the performers who swung in two musical in one season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:23PM

Check Out Production Photos of Once With 3-D Theatricals by Marc J. Franklin

The production of the Tony-winning musical opened in Cerritos, California, October 12.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:50AM
Sunday, October 13, 2019

An Exclusive Look Inside the First Performance of Tina: The Tina Turner Musical on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

Following the first preview October 12, Playbill captured the post-show celebration at the stage door.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:30AM

Look Back at Broadway's Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson by Marc J. Franklin

The rock musical, starring Tony nominee Benjamin Walker, opened at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre October 13.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:00AM
Friday, October 11, 2019

A First Look at Ntozake Shange’s For Colored Girls… Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The Public Theater revival of the groundbreaking choreopoem began performances October 8.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:51PM

Go Inside Rebecca Naomi Jones’ Sardi’s Portrait Unveiling by Marc J. Franklin

The Oklahoma! star joined the New York restaurant’s famed wall of caricatures October 10.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:40PM

New Photos of the Kennedy Center’s Footloose by Marc J. Franklin

The Washington, D.C., staging, starring J. Quinton Johnson, Isabelle McCalla, Michael Park, Rebecca Luker, and more, began performances at the Eisenhower Theater October 9.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37PM

Inside Opening Night of Tracy Letts’ Linda Vista on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The new comedy from the Pulitzer Prize winner, starring Ian Barford, opened at the Hayes Theater October 10.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:39AM
Thursday, October 10, 2019

A First Look at Jesus Christ Superstar 50th Anniversary National Tour by Marc J. Franklin

The touring production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s musical launched in Austin, Texas, October 8.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:10PM

Meet the Cast of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in San Francisco by Marc J. Franklin

The Tony- and Olivier-winning play comes to the Curran Theater October 23.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:51PM

Check Out Broadway Production Photos of The Rose Tattoo, Starring Marisa Tomei by Marc J. Franklin

The revival of the Tennessee Williams drama opens at the American Airlines Theatre October 15.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:56PM

A First Look at Carolee Carmello in National Tour of Hello, Dolly! by Marc J. Franklin

The three-time Tony nominee assumed the role of Dolly Gallagher Levi September 25.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:25PM
Wednesday, October 9, 2019

Inside the Stage Managers’ Association 2019 Del Hughes Awards by Marc J. Franklin

The annual event, celebrating lifetime achievement in the art of stage management, was celebrated at Connelly’s Times Square September 23.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:01PM

Inside At This Performance With Be More Chill’s Cameron Bond, Ain’t Too Proud’s Jamari Johnson Williams, and More by Marc J. Franklin

The latest iteration of Stephen DeAngelis' concert series highlighting understudies and standbys took place at The Green Room 42 October 7.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:47AM

Check Out Photos of Barbara Hammond’s Terra Firma Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The world premiere, inaugurating new NYC-based company the COOP, opens at the Baruch Performing Arts Center October 10.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:04AM
Tuesday, October 8, 2019

Inside Variety’s The Business of Broadway Breakfast With Jagged Little Pill, Celia Keenan-Bolger, and More by Marc J. Franklin

The star-studded event, examining a show’s journey to Broadway, was held at Bryant Park Grille October 7.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:01PM

Inside the World Premiere Celebration of The Wrong Man Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The new musical, starring Tony Award nominee Joshua Henry, officially opens at MCC Theater October 9.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM
Monday, October 7, 2019

New Photos of Mary-Louise Parker and Will Hochman in The Sound Inside on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

Adam Rapp’s psychological thriller, directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer, opens at Studio 54 October 17.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:44PM

Inside Opening Night of Jeremy O. Harris’ Slave Play on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

Following its hit Off-Broadway run, the new play, directed by Robert O'Hara, opened at the John Golden Theatre October 6.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:39AM
Friday, October 4, 2019

Wanna Do Something Fun: Celebrate Mean Girls Day With Taco Bell by Marc J. Franklin

The cast of the Broadway hit musical joined audience members for a celebration after the October 3 performance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:15PM
Thursday, October 3, 2019

Celebrate Sail Away, Starring Elaine Stritch, on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The Noël Coward musical opened at the Broadhurst Theatre October 3, 1961.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:19PM

Inside Opening Night of Freestyle Love Supreme With Lin-Manuel Miranda, Phillipa Soo, and More by Marc J. Franklin

The improvised hip-hop show from the Hamilton creator, Thomas Kail, and Anthony Veneziale officially opened at the Booth Theatre October 2.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:03AM
Wednesday, October 2, 2019

Celebrate Opening Night With The Great Society on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

Robert Schenkkan’s sequel to his Tony-winning All The Way opened at the Vivian Beaumont Theater October 1.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM

Look Back at Elaine Stritch, Rebecca Luker, and John McMartin in Show Boat on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

Harold Prince’s revival of the Oscar Hammerstein II and Jerome Kern musical opened at the Gershwin Theatre October 2, 1994.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:34AM

See New Photos From Jeremy O. Harris’ Slave Play on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

Following its hit Off-Broadway run, the new play, directed by Robert O'Hara, opens at the John Golden Theatre October 6.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:46AM
Tuesday, October 1, 2019

Go Inside the First Rehearsal of Arena Stage’s Newsies by Marc J. Franklin

The production of the Disney musical will begin performances in Washington, D.C., at the Mead Center for American Theater November 1.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:07PM

Inside Rehearsal for the National Tour of Once On This Island by Marc J. Franklin

The touring production of Michael Arden’s Tony-winning revival will launch in Kentucky October 12.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:09PM

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