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Monday, March 12, 2018

8 Essential Liza Minnelli Videos by Mark Peikert

In honor of Liza's birthday, we offer fans some of our very favorite Minnelli performances over the years.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:49AM
Saturday, March 10, 2018

One Day Only: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Tickets for $20 by Mark Peikert

Tickets for Part 1 and Part 2 will only cost $20 each in person at the Lyric box office March 10.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:19AM
Monday, March 5, 2018

Ingrid Michaelson, Will Chase, Megan Amram, and More Set for Heathers Concert by Mark Peikert

The Off-Broadway musical heads to Feinstein’s/54 Below March 26.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:59PM
Sunday, March 4, 2018

Why Andrew Garfield Says Angels in America Is the ‘Privilege of His Life” by Mark Peikert

The Tony and Oscar nominee shares why the intense demands of the two-part epic are well worth the effort.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, February 16, 2018

Raúl Esparza on Starring in ‘Rock Concert’ Chess at Kennedy Center by Mark Peikert

The Company and Law & Order: SVU star returns to the musical stage for the first time in six years for the new adaptation of the cult favorite, running through February 18.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:13AM
Wednesday, February 14, 2018

How One Chiropractor Keeps the Cast of Broadway’s Hamilton Healthy by Mark Peikert

Dr. Robert Morrison treats the company of one of the most demanding shows on the Main Stem.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:53AM
Thursday, January 25, 2018

Complete Cast Set for Denzel Washington-Led The Iceman Cometh by Mark Peikert

Joining Washington and the previously reported Tammy Blanchard are stage stalwarts Frank Wood, Neil Huff, and Bill Irwin.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:02PM
Friday, January 19, 2018

Broadway and West End Star Marcus Lovett Will Be Moonlighting in NYC by Mark Peikert

The original Les Misérables star returns to Feinstein's/54 Below January 19 and 20.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:28PM
Sunday, January 7, 2018

January 7 Meteor Shower Matinee Canceled by Mark Peikert

With two of its stars falling victim to the flu, the Sunday matinee of the Steve Martin comedy has been canceled.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:56PM
Wednesday, December 6, 2017

How Tony and Oscar Winner Mark Rylance Wound Up in a Play Written By His Wife by Mark Peikert

Playwright Claire van Kampen brings to life the strange-but-true story of a celebrated castrato and the King of Spain.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, November 9, 2017

Elementary and Middle School Actors Can Now Hear Those Dancing Feet With 42nd Street Young Performers' Edition by Mark Peikert

Tams-Witmark, in association with iTheatrics, has streamlined the classic 1980 musical for schools.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:15PM

From Hello, Dolly! to Lady Bird: Beanie Feldstein’s Very Good Year by Mark Peikert

How Feldstein's work in the best-reviewed indie film of the year led to her Broadway debut.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM
Monday, October 9, 2017

Jeremy Shamos Joins the Cast of Meteor Shower by Mark Peikert

He succeeds previously announced Alan Tudyk in the upcoming Steve Martin comedy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:25PM
Sunday, September 24, 2017

A Doll's House, Part 2 Ends Broadway Run September 24 by Mark Peikert

The Lucas Hnath play earned original star Laurie Metcalf a Tony Award.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Saturday, September 16, 2017

7 Times Lauren Bacall Proved Her Musical Theatre Abilities by Mark Peikert

A two-time Tony Award winner for Best Actress in a Musical, the legendary screen and stage star wasn't a conventional singer—but Bacall proved that she was more than up to the tas…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, September 6, 2017

A Doll's House, Part 2 Announces Closing Date by Mark Peikert

The Lucas Hnath play, which earned Laurie Metcalf a Tony Award, was initially scheduled to play through January 7, 2018.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:05AM
Friday, August 25, 2017

Broadway to Dim Its Marquees in Honor of Annie Writer Thomas Meehan by Mark Peikert

The three-time Tony-winning book writer of Annie, The Producers, and others died August 22 at the age of 88.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:39PM
Monday, July 31, 2017

Celebrating Sam Shepard's Remarkably Theatrical Film Career by Mark Peikert

In an acting career that spanned over 40 years, the Pulitzer-winning playwright made more than a few great films—many of them adaptations of plays.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:01PM
Wednesday, July 12, 2017

Listening to The Lightning Thief Cast Album With Composer Rob Rokicki by Mark Peikert

The hit Off-Broadway musical has been preserved by Broadway Records, and its songwriter breaks down the score track by track.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:22AM
Wednesday, July 5, 2017

New Casting Announced for Broadway's A Doll's House, Part 2 by Mark Peikert

Lucas Hnath's Tony-nominated play will welcome three new faces beginning July 25.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:11AM
Friday, June 30, 2017

Previewing the Original London Cast Album for The Wind in the Willows Track by Track by Mark Peikert

The Olivier Award-winning songwriting team of Stiles and Drewe provide a complete breakdown of the score to their latest venture, now available to purchase.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:49AM
Monday, June 26, 2017

A Track-By-Track Look at the Bandstand Cast Album by Mark Peikert

Composers Richard Oberacker and Robert Taylor provide commentary on the Tony-winning musical's newly released original Broadway cast album, starring Laura Osnes and Corey Cott.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM
Wednesday, June 21, 2017

Cats Set to Close on Broadway December 30 by Mark Peikert

The revival of the Andrew Lloyd Weber musical will launch a national tour after shuttering.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:50PM
Thursday, May 18, 2017

Harold Prince Writes Open Letter to New York Times by Mark Peikert

The Tony-winning director expresses his dismay in the occupant of the country's "star dressing room."

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:25PM

Three Tall Women to Come to Broadway With Laurie Metcalf and Glenda Jackson by Mark Peikert

The two actors will star in the Pulitzer Prize-winning Edward Albee play under the direction of Joe Mantello.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06PM

How Tony Nominee Sam Gold Put A Doll’s House, Part 2 Up in a Matter of Weeks by Mark Peikert

Gold does directorial double duty with two iconic women this season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:32AM
Friday, May 12, 2017

Magic to ’Do: How Paul Huntley Became a Broadway Wig Master by Mark Peikert

With over 200 Broadway credits and a Tony Honor for Excellence to his name, the wig designer for the original Cats, Sweeney Todd, and more regales with juicy stories from his life in show bu…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:53AM
Sunday, May 7, 2017

How Hugh Vanstone Lit the Same Day Different Ways in Groundhog Day by Mark Peikert

The lighting designer talks about creating the illusion of jump cuts, switching character perspectives, and more with nothing but lights.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, April 28, 2017

His Boots Were Made for Walking: Lucas Steele’s 8-Performance Workout by Mark Peikert

The Lortel winner breaks down his endlessly kinetic performance on Broadway as Anatole in Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM

7-Time Drama Desk Nominee Bandstand Lights Up the Stage by Mark Peikert

In an entirely redesigned production for Broadway, Jeff Croiter’s lighting illuminates raw emotion and sultry jazz clubs for the Andy Blankenbuehler-directed musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Saturday, April 8, 2017

How Laura Linney Got Cynthia Nixon a Dream Role by Mark Peikert

Three-time Tony nominee Linney and Tony winner Nixon tackle two roles on alternating nights in The Little Foxes.

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