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Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Megan Hilty to Take Leave of Absence from Death Becomes Her by Margaret Hall

The Tony-nominated star needs time to recover from a vocal injury.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:12PM

Stage and Screen Actor Harris Yulin Dies at 88 by Margaret Hall

Mr. Yulin's Broadway debut came in 1980's Watch on the Rhine, situating him as an acclaimed dramatic actor with a propensity for elevated language.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:19PM

Rishi Varma's Sulfur Bottom Sets Off-Broadway Premiere by Margaret Hall

Set in a decaying home on the edge of industrial sprawl, the work explores the quiet devastation of environmental collapse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM
Tuesday, June 10, 2025

See Who's Starring in National Asian Artists Project's Discover: New Musicals Program by Margaret Hall

This year, Discover will showcase three new short or one-act musicals by emerging AAPI writers, composers, performers, and creatives.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:12PM

Good Night, and Good Luck Broadcast Brought In More Than 7.3 Million Viewers by Margaret Hall

The telecast was the most popular piece of cable programming in the U.S. on June 7.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:54PM
Monday, June 9, 2025

Nicole Scherzinger Wanted to 'Go Home and Cry' After Winning Her Tony Award by Margaret Hall

Scherzinger won a Tony for her performance in Sunset Blvd.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:02PM

'Be Yourself, the Best Stuff Happens': Sam Pinkleton Reflects on His Tony Win by Margaret Hall

He was recognized for his work on Oh, Mary!

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:02PM

'This Was Not Part of the Plan': Darren Criss' Tony Win Left Him Speechless by Margaret Hall

Criss won a Tony Award for his performance in Maybe Happy Ending.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM

Soda Scout Crashes 2025 Tony Awards Red Carpet by Margaret Hall

The secretive soda influencer, currently on the receiving end of a restraining order from Tony nominee Tom Francis, snuck onto the carpet late last night.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:43PM

Jak Malone Apologizes to His Replacements in Operation Mincemeat by Margaret Hall

The newly-minted Tony winner admits he's created a tough role for all that have followed him.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM

Cole Escola to Homophobic Power Brokers in Theatre: 'F*** Off!' by Margaret Hall

Escola and Oh, Mary! director Sam Pinkleton respond to those who think of queer art as a commercial risk.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM

Jamie Lloyd Reveals the 3rd Andrew Lloyd Webber Musical He Wants to Revive by Margaret Hall

Lloyd is currently hard at work on his second Lloyd Webber show, a West End revival of Evita starring Rachel Zegler.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM
Sunday, June 8, 2025

Michael Arden Reflects on Joy of Winning a Tony Alongside His High School Roommate by Margaret Hall

Arden, who won his second Tony for his work on Maybe Happy Ending, is an alumni of the Interlochen Arts Academy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:24PM

Kara Young Weeps With Joy For the 'Anointed Ancestral Power' Behind Her Back-to-Back Tony Wins by Margaret Hall

Young is the 1st Black actor to ever win Back-to-Back Tony Awards.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32PM

Eureka Day Wins 2025 Tony for Best Revival of a Play by Margaret Hall

The win is a first for playwright Jonathan Spector, who made his Broadway debut with the production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32PM

Hue Park and Will Aronson Thank the Fans of Maybe Happy Ending, HwaBoon for Their Tony Success by Margaret Hall

Park and Aronson are double Tony winners tonight, for Best Original Score and Best Book of a Musical for their labor of love, Maybe Happy Ending.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:31PM

Francis Jue Wins 2025 Tony for Featured Actor in a Play by Margaret Hall

Jue won for his performance in Yellow Face.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:12PM

Jak Malone Wins 2025 Tony for Featured Actor in a Musical by Margaret Hall

Malone won for his performance in Operation Mincemeat.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:12PM

How The Costumes Were 'Over-Engineered to the Extreme' in The Picture of Dorian Gray by Margaret Hall

Tony winner Marg Horwell reflects on the rigging that made Tony winner Sarah Snook's countless quick changes possible eight times a week.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:12PM

Why Francis Jue Wore Alvin Ing's Suit From Opening Night of Pacific Overtures in 1976 by Margaret Hall

The newly minted Tony winner pays tribute to his artistic ancestors, and the importance of continuing to invest in diverse stories and storytellers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:12PM

A Trip to Cuba Led Justin Peck and Patricia Delgado to a 2025 Tony Award Win by Margaret Hall

Cuba's current dance scene for inspired their work in Buena Vista Social Club.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:04PM

How 2025 Tony Winner Jonathan Deans Juggles 27 Separate Sound Mixes Every Night by Margaret Hall

In the press room for the Tony Awards, Deans explained how Buena Vista Social Club is breaking new ground in the sound design field.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:06PM

Hue Park and Will Aronson Win 2025 Tony for Best Book of a Musical by Margaret Hall

The duo wins for their work on Maybe Happy Ending.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:46PM
Friday, June 6, 2025

Get a 1st Look at World Premiere of Beau the Musical, Beginning Previews Off-Broadway June 6 by Margaret Hall

Written by Douglas Lyons and Ethan D. Pakchar, the show comes to NYC via Out of the Box Theatrics.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM

See Jonathan Groff Bare It All for Beyoncé at Cowboy Carter Tour by Margaret Hall

Groff paid a visit to The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, where he revealed the chap-forward ensemble he wore to the music icon's concert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:12PM

York Theatre Will Present Industry Reading of Ashwa in June by Margaret Hall

The new musical is by Micki Grant Artist-in-Resident Dahlak Brathwaite and Mikey Rosenbaum.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

York Theatre Will Present Industry Reading of Ashwa by Margaret Hall

The new musical is by Micki Grant Artist-in-Resident Dahlak Brathwaite and Mikey Rosenbaum.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM

Watch Florencia Cuenca Sing 'Daydream' From Real Women Have Curves Broadway Album, Releasing June 6 by Margaret Hall

The musical will perform at the 78th annual Tony Awards June 8.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:59AM
Thursday, June 5, 2025

See Tony Nominee Julia Knitel Perform Dead Outlaw's 'Millicent's Song' on The View by Margaret Hall

The song, which takes place during Elmer McCurdy's eventful afterlife, also features Andrew Durand.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:36PM

See Glee's Kevin McHale and More Leap for Joy in London Revival of Sondheim's The Frogs by Margaret Hall

Georgie Rankcom directs the Aristophanes-inspired musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:11PM

Andrew Durand Sings 'I Killed A Man in Maine' in New Dead Outlaw Single by Margaret Hall

The David Yazbek, Erik Della Penna, Itamar Moses show is a 2025 Tony nominee for Best Musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM