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Monday, September 16, 2019

Inside Opening Night of Derren Brown: Secret on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The limited engagement from the two-time Olivier Award–winning Illusionist and mentalist opened at the Cort Theatre September 15.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:34AM
Sunday, September 15, 2019

26 Original Broadway Casts You Want to See Onstage by Marc J. Franklin

We asked, you answered: Playbill readers share their dream original casts they’d want to see on stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:00AM
Saturday, September 14, 2019

Can You Guess the Broadway Debuts of These 13 American Idol Alums? by Marc J. Franklin

As Jordin Sparks joins Waitress, Playbill look backs at the Main Stem debuts of other Idol contestants.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:00AM

Meet the Cast of The Prince of Egypt in London by Marc J. Franklin

Ahead of the new musical’s opening in London, check out the cast bringing the animated film to the stage.

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

Inside Opening Night of The Purists at Huntington Theatre Company by Marc J. Franklin

The Dan McCabe play, directed by Tony winner Billy Porter, opened in Boston September 11.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:39PM

A Look at the New Cast of Jersey Boys Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The hit musical about Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons continues at New World Stages.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:35PM

First Look at Derren Brown: Secret on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The limited engagement from the two-time Olivier Award–winning Illusionist and mentalist opens at the Cort Theatre September 15.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:52AM

Inside Rehearsals for Chasing Rainbows: The Road to Oz at Paper Mill Playhouse by Marc J. Franklin

The new musical, starring Ruby Rakos, Max von Essen, Lesli Margherita, will begin performances in New Jersey September 26.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:26AM

Harvey Fierstein Meets the Press Ahead of Bella Bella Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The world premiere from the Tony Award winner will begin performances October 1.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:16AM

Inside Rehearsals for the North American Premiere of The King’s Speech by Marc J. Franklin

David Seidler’s drama, starring Harry Hadden-Paton and James Frain, began performances at Chicago Shakespeare Theater September 12.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:00AM
Thursday, September 12, 2019

A Look at Jaclyn Backhaus’ Wives Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The new comedy, directed by Margo Bordelon, opens at Playwrights Horizons September 16.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:29PM

Inside Rehearsal for the Jesus Christ Superstar 50th Anniversary National Tour by Marc J. Franklin

The touring production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s musical will launch in Austin, Texas, October 8–13.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:31PM

Inside Rehearsal for the Summer: The Donna Summer Musical National Tour by Marc J. Franklin

The touring production will launch in Rochester, New York, September 29.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:51AM
Wednesday, September 11, 2019

First Look at Reneé Rapp in Mean Girls by Marc J. Franklin

The Jimmy Awards winner stepped into the role of Regina George at the August Wilson Theatre full-time September 10.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:22PM

Inside Rehearsals for The Rose Tattoo on Broadway Starring Marisa Tomei by Marc J. Franklin

The Tennessee Williams drama begins performances September 19 at the American Airlines Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:20PM

Inside Rehearsals for World Premiere of Power Strip Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The Lincoln Center Theater production of Sylvia Khoury’s new play begins performances October 5.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:40PM

Look Back at Michael Cera, Kieran Culkin, and Tavi Gevinson in This Is Our Youth by Marc J. Franklin

The revival of Kenneth Lonergan’s play, directed by Tony winner Anna D. Shapiro, opened at the Cort Theatre September 11, 2014.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:30PM

Seared, Theresa Rebeck’s New Comedy, Meets the Press by Marc J. Franklin

Starring Raúl Esparza, Krysta Rodriguez, and more, the MCC Theater production begins previews Off-Broadway October 3.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:59PM

First Look at the U.K. Premiere of Dave Malloy’s Preludes by Marc J. Franklin

The musical, which chronicles the struggles of Russian composer Sergei Rachmaninoff, began performances in London September 6.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

See Tootsie Celebrate Its Cast Recording at Barnes & Noble by Marc J. Franklin

Tony winner David Yazbek and the cast of the musical gave an in-store performance and signing September 10.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:46AM
Tuesday, September 10, 2019

A Look at Giselle at the Houston Ballet by Marc J. Franklin

The production of the Marius Petipa’s ballet, which began performances September 6, kicked off the company’s 50th anniversary season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:03PM

Look Back at Rob McClure, Jenn Colella, and More in Chaplin on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The musical about the silent film legend opened at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre September 10, 2012.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48PM

American Idol's Jordin Sparks Meets the Press Ahead of Joining Waitress on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The Grammy-nominated singer will play a limited engagement as Jenna beginning September 16.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:56AM
Monday, September 9, 2019

First Look at Deaf West Theatre's The Solid Life of Sugar Water by Marc J. Franklin

The American premiere, written by Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Tony- and Olivier-winning playwright Jack Thorne, will open in Los Angeles September 12.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:21PM
Friday, September 6, 2019

The Cast of Broadway’s Linda Vista Meet the Press by Marc J. Franklin

The Tracy Letts play, starring Ian Barford, will begin performances at Second Stage’s Hayes Theater September 19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:23PM

See Sarah Jessica Parker and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Take Over Times Square by Marc J. Franklin

The Sex and the City star joined the Tony Award-winning production September 5 to celebrate Harry Potter worldwide.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:39AM

Inside Opening Night of Betrayal on Broadway With Tom Hiddleston, Charlie Cox, and Zawe Ashton by Marc J. Franklin

The revival of Harold Pinter’s play opened September 5 at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:30AM
Thursday, September 5, 2019

A Look at the Site-Specific The Sound of Music in the Hills of Virginia by Marc J. Franklin

The production, helmed by Brian Clowdus, opens at the Wintergreen Resort September 5.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:51PM

Broadway’s Slave Play Meets the Press by Marc J. Franklin

After a sold-out extended run Off-Broadway, Jeremy O. Harris' drama will begin performances at the John Golden Theatre September 10.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:10PM

Broadway’s The Height of the Storm Meets the Press by Marc J. Franklin

The Manhattan Theatre Club production starring Eileen Atkins and Jonathan Pryce begins performances at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre September 10.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:31AM
Wednesday, September 4, 2019

David Byrne’s American Utopia Meets the Press Ahead of Broadway Bow by Marc J. Franklin

The theatrical concert experience from the Scottish-American musician will embark on a Boston engagement September 11–28 before heading to Broadway October 4.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:33PM

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