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Saturday, December 22, 2018

Hamilton Changes Theatres in Puerto Rico by Mark Peikert

Previews will now begin January 11, 2019.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:21AM
Friday, December 21, 2018

Metropolitan Opera and WQXR Launch New Opera Podcast Aria Code by Mark Peikert

Hosted by Rhiannon Giddens, the 10-episode podcast examines one famous aria per episode.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM

Ballerina Raven Wilkinson Dead at 83 by Mark Peikert

One of the first African-American dancers with a major ballet company, Ms. Wilkinson inspired a generation of dancers as a member of Ballet Russe de Monte-Carlo.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:38AM

Two-Time Tony Nominee Donald Moffat Dead at 87 by Mark Peikert

A consummate character actor, Moffat was acclaimed for his roles in everything from Shakespeare and Pirandello to Clear and Present Danger.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:16AM
Thursday, December 20, 2018

Co-Writer of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Peter Masterson, Dead at 84 by Mark Peikert

Masterson also starred in The Stepford Wives and directed Geraldine Page to an Oscar in The Trip to Bountiful.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:07PM

A Guide to the Characters of FX's Fosse/Verdon by Mark Peikert

From Joan McCracken to George Abbott, here is your primer on the lives and careers of the men and women about to be depicted on the limited series, starring Sam Rockwell and Michelle William…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Monday, December 17, 2018

Galt MacDermot, Composer of Hair, Dead at 89 by Mark Peikert

The Grammy winner also wrote the score for the Tony-winning best musical Two Gentlemen of Verona.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:08PM

WATCH: Sneak Peek of John C. Reilly and Steve Coogan in New Movie Stan and Ollie by Mark Peikert

In this exclusive clip, famed comedy duo Laurel and Hardy return to their stage roots during a tour of post-war Britain.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM

Go Into Rent: Live Rehearsals With Vanessa Hudgens, Jordan Fisher, and the Rest of the Cast by Mark Peikert

Check out photos from rehearsals with the cast of Fox's upcoming live adaptation of the Jonathan Larson musical, airing January 27.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:41AM
Friday, December 14, 2018

See the Cast of Fox's Rent: Live Give a Sneak Peek of the Show by Mark Peikert

Vanessa Hudgens, Tinashe, Jordan Fisher, and more appear in the iconic Rent costumes to tease "Seasons of Love."

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM

What Did Critics Think of Sprinsgteen on Broadway on Netflix? by Mark Peikert

The Bruce Springsteen solo show, which ends its acclaimed run at Broadway's Walter Kerr December 15, will be available to stream on Netflix December 16.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM
Wednesday, December 12, 2018

How Lin-Manuel Miranda Greeted Angela Lansbury On the Mary Poppins Returns Set by Mark Peikert

Lin-Manuel Miranda helps bring happiness back to our lives as Jack the lamplighter in the original movie musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:20AM
Monday, December 10, 2018

How a Game of Mario Kart, a Neil Diamond CD, and a Guitar Led to Off-Broadway’s Hit The Other Josh Cohen by Mark Peikert

The Drama Desk-nominated musical, directed by Hunter Foster, returns to Off-Broadway—and is better than ever.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, December 6, 2018

Ivo van Hove Keeps Network Period but Contemporary on Broadway by Mark Peikert

The Tony-winning behind A View From the Bridge reimagines the Oscar-winning Paddy Chayefsky film in his immersive new production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Tuesday, December 4, 2018

Torch Song Revival, Starring Michael Urie, Announces Broadway Closing by Mark Peikert

The acclaimed Harvey Fierstein play will launch a national tour in 2019.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:35PM
Monday, December 3, 2018

Darcy Oake and The Illusionists Bring a Little Legerdemain to Broadway by Mark Peikert

After Britain’s Got Talent and performing for The Queen, the magician will next wow The Great White Way.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Saturday, December 1, 2018

How Jersey Boys Writer Rick Elice Reinvented Cher for Broadway by Mark Peikert

The Tony nominee shares the story of creating The Cher Show as a musical—and the bonding moment with the superstar he’ll never forget.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Celebrate 60 Years of Flower Drum Song by Mark Peikert

The Richard Rodgers-Oscar Hammerstein II classic, directed by Gene Kelly, opened at the St. James Theatre December 1, 1958.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, November 22, 2018

Watch the New Trailer for Disney's Live Action The Lion King by Mark Peikert

Disney has released the first trailer for the highly anticipated new version of the classic story, featuring the voices of Beyoncé, Donald Glover, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:30PM

Katharine McPhee to Star in West End Waitress by Mark Peikert

The Smash and American Idol alum will originate the role of Jenna in the U.K. premiere of the Sara Bareilles musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:56AM
Tuesday, November 20, 2018

Lonny Price on Directing Harold Prince: The Director's Life by Mark Peikert

The new documentary, featuring interviews with decades of Prince's collaborators, premieres on PBS November 23.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:03PM
Friday, November 16, 2018

Raúl Esparza to Offer 1-Night-Only Concert and Conversation by Mark Peikert

The four-time Tony nominee joins his The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui director John Doyle in a Classic Conversation December 9.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:24PM
Thursday, November 15, 2018

Watch Daphne Rubin-Vega and the Cast of Off-Broadway's Miss You Like Hell Record the Cast Album by Mark Peikert

The Quiara Alegría Hudes and Erin McKeown musical will be available for physical purchase November 16.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:37AM
Tuesday, November 13, 2018

See LaChanze Sing Donna Summer's Showstopping 'Friends Unknown' on Broadway by Mark Peikert

The Tony winner brings the house down with the classic song in the hit Summer: The Donna Summer Musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:37PM
Monday, November 12, 2018

What Did Critics Think of the London Stage Adaptation of White Teeth? by Mark Peikert

Featuring music and dance, Kiln Theatre's production of the Zadie Smith novel officially opened November 5.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:55AM

Get a Sneak Peek of the Anna and the Apocalypse Score by Mark Peikert

The new zombie musical hits theatres November 30.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:01AM

Why the Creators of Broadway’s The Prom Needed to Write Two Scores in One by Mark Peikert

Chad Beguelin and Matthew Sklar provide old-school Broadway and contemporary tunes for their original musical comedy The Prom.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, November 8, 2018

How John Mulaney Convinced Comic Buddy Mike Birbiglia to Take On Broadway by Mark Peikert

After multiple Off-Broadway successes, Birbiglia brings his latest solo show The New One to the Main Stem.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, November 7, 2018

Watch Tony Winner Laura Benanti Discuss the Opportunities Eliza Doolittle Offers Her by Mark Peikert

The new star of My Fair Lady on Broadway talks about finally tackling her dream role.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:37AM
Monday, November 5, 2018

Why Stockard Channing Returned to the New York Stage With Off-Broadway’s Apologia by Mark Peikert

The question that preoccupies the Tony-winning actor and drew her to play this flawed matriarch.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Saturday, November 3, 2018

How Tony Winner Laura Benanti Makes Her Eliza Doolittle Different by Mark Peikert

What the star hopes to bring to her dream role in Broadway’s My Fair Lady at Lincoln Center Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic