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Friday, June 13, 2025

Video: See Leslie Odom, Jr. Perform 'Wait for It' at the Public Theater Gala by Meg Masseron

The outdoor event raised $2.5 million for the Off-Broadway institution.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

See Broadway Veteran Kecia Lewis Cover Hamilton at MCC's Miscast by Meg Masseron

The annual benefit concert, where performers take on songs from roles for which they would not traditionally be cast, was held April 7.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Erica Rotstein Will Succeed Kathy Evans as Executive Director of Rhinebeck Writers Retreat by Meg Masseron

Since its creation in 2011, Rhinebeck Writers Retreat has supported over 200 musical theatre writers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Thursday, June 12, 2025

Brian Stokes Mitchell, Laura Benanti, Jessica Vosk, Adrienne Warren, More Revealed for 92NY 2025-26 Tisch Music Season by Meg Masseron

Many Broadway stars will grace the stage in concert throughout the 92nd St. Y's season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

Barrington Stage Company Will Premiere Jason Danieley-Directed Ahrens and Flaherty Revue by Meg Masseron

Elizabeth A. Davis, Paula Gaudier, Alan H. Green, and Nathan Salstone will star.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Broadway Producer Mara Isaacs Will Release Documentary Anthology on Theatre Arts Across America by Meg Masseron

Titled I Feel Myself to Be a Part of Something, it will place a lens on five distinct communities across the U.S. in five documentary films.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Tony Winner Jefferson Mays Will Lead Noises Off at San Diego's Old Globe by Meg Masseron

The production will be directed by Gordon Greenberg (Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors).

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Cecilia Gentili's Red Ink, Sylvan Oswald's Pony, More Revealed For NYC Pride Plays 2025 by Meg Masseron

This year, Pride Plays is partnering with longtime collaborator Rattlestick Theater to present these works free to the public.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

New Whitney White Song Cycle, Suzan-Lori Parks and The Joyful Noise, More Lined Up For Little Island's Summer Series by Meg Masseron

The uniquely designed public park on Manhattan's Hudson River waterfront will host 24 free evenings of events.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:41AM

Olivia Kaufmann, Emma Pittman, Bella Coppola Will Lead Industry Presentation of The Emily Dickinson Musical by Meg Masseron

Makena Reynolds, Teagan Reynolds, and JT Kaufman have penned the new show about the American poet.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM

Monday, June 9, 2025

Nantucket Performing Arts Center Unveils Summer Season by Meg Masseron

The offerings will bring a Tony-winning, Pulitzer Prize-nominated play and Paul Slade Smith's newest to the Massachusetts beach town.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:48PM

'My 15 Year Old Self Is In the Room': Jak Malone on His Tony Win for Operation Mincemeat by Meg Masseron

Malone won Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:31AM

Tony Winner Natalie Venetia Belcon Says There Should Be More Roles for Older Female Actors by Meg Masseron

Belcon was honored for Buena Vista Social Club.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM

With Her Second Tony Win (and Fourth Nomination in a Row), Kara Young Credits Playwrights by Meg Masseron

Young has received her second Tony Award in a row for Purpose.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM

Best Play Tony Winner Branden Jacobs-Jenkins Says 'Now More Than Ever' Is the Time to Invest in Regional Theatre by Meg Masseron

Jenkins won the coveted statue for Purpose.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM

Sunday, June 8, 2025

With Tony Win, Francis Jue Hopes There's a 'New Crack in That Glass Ceiling' for Asian Actors by Meg Masseron

Jue was honored for his performance in David Henry Hwang's Yellow Face.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:24PM

Jack Knowles Says His Tony Win for Sunset Blvd Is 'An Award for Everybody' by Meg Masseron

Knowles took home the Tony for lighting design.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:24PM

What's Headed for Broadway in 2025–2026 by Meg Masseron

With the excitement of the Tony Awards behind us and the 2024–25 season at a close, take a look at the shows on their way next season!

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:24PM

'A Culmination of an Amazing Year': Paul Tazewell on His Tony Win for Best Costume Design of a Musical by Meg Masseron

Tazewell also recently received an Oscar Award for his costume design for Wicked.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32PM

Harvey Fierstein Realizes He Should've Dedicated His Lifetime Achievement Tony Award to Arthur Laurents. by Meg Masseron

The luminary admits he wrote three versions of his acceptance speech.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32PM

Tony Winner Marg Horwell Loves American Theatre Audiences as Much as They Loved The Picture of Dorian Gray by Meg Masseron

The costume designer just took home the Tony Award for Best Costume Design of a Play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:26PM

The Phantom of the Opera Has Been Spotted at the 78th Annual Tony Awards Red Carpet by Meg Masseron

He's back to haunt us all, but where is he going after the curtain closes on Broadway's big night?

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:14PM

Let Them Be Your Stars: See Broadway's Best Shine on the Tony Awards 2025 Red Carpet by Meg Masseron

From beloved Broadway veterans to nominated newcomers, the evening is giving us array of theatrical glam that does not disappoint.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:48PM

Friday, June 6, 2025

Actors' Equity Association's Walt Kiskaddon Is Retiring After Nearly 27 Years by Meg Masseron

Kiskaddon worked on the Production Contract team for much of his tenure.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Shucked, Hadestown, Beetlejuice, More for Revealed for California's McCallum Theatre by Meg Masseron

The West Coast theatre company will host plenty of Broadway favorites and beloved stars in its 2025-2026 season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

How to Stream George Clooney's Good Night, and Good Luck on CNN by Meg Masseron

The play will be telecast for one night only on June 7.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Emmanuelle Mattana's Trophy Boys Extends Off-Broadway at MCC Theater by Meg Masseron

Tony winner Danya Taymor is directing the U.S. premiere.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Thursday, June 5, 2025

Dave Malloy's Black Swan Musical Sets World Premiere in A.R.T 2025-2026 Season by Meg Masseron

The season will include another world premiere musical, as well as a Drama Desk-nominated solo show, and a genre-defying circus performance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:12PM

Stars in the House Plans Special West End Episode With Vanessa Williams, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Jane Krakowski, More by Meg Masseron

The all-star episode of Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley Jackson's streaming series will be filled with reunions and reminiscing.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:53AM

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

The Wicked: For Good Trailer Has Finally Dropped by Meg Masseron

The trailer features snippets of Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande singing "For Good" and "No Good Deed."

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:48PM

Lineup Revealed for The New Group's Free Fest, Offering Free Readings of New Works by Meg Masseron

The week-long festival will include new works from jeremy o'brian, C.A. Johnson, Haygen-Brice Walker, and David Davila.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM

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