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Wednesday, June 4, 2025

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

Jhardon DiShon Milton, Torée Alexandre to Lead Sweetwater: The Gospel of Iman at the National Black Theatre by Meg Masseron

The new play delves into the strength of chosen family through the eyes of Umar, a young gay Black writer residing in New York City during the AIDS epidemic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM

Photos: Get an Insider's Look at New 42's Starry Gala at the Plaza Hotel by Meg Masseron

The annual gala celebrated outgoing board chairman Fiona Howe Rudin and designer Julian Crouch.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM
Monday, June 2, 2025

Tony Award 2025 Watch Parties You Can Attend Around NYC by Meg Masseron

Though a ticket to the illustrious event at Radio City may be hard to obtain, there's no shortage of celebrations to attend solo or with friends.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:48PM

Goodspeed Musicals Appoints Vanessa Logan as New Managing Director by Meg Masseron

Logan most recently served as the executive director of the Texas Ballet Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM

Photos: New York City's East 9th Street Is Officially Now Terrence McNally Way by Meg Masseron

The unveiling ceremony featured appearances by Brian Stokes Mitchell, Jonathan Groff, Brandon Uranowitz, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM
Friday, May 30, 2025

Photos: Andrew Durand Travels Around New York City, In His Dead Outlaw Coffin by Meg Masseron

The Tony nominee plays a corpse in Itamar Moses' Broadway musical, staying stationary onstage every night.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:12PM
Thursday, May 29, 2025

WP Theater Reveals 2025-2026 Season by Meg Masseron

The spring play festival will feature five new plays written, directed, and produced by the 2024-2026 WP Lab.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM

Theatrical Rights Worldwide Promotes 3 Key Executives in TRW Plays Divison by Meg Masseron

The licensor’s non-musical collection launched in 2021 with works by Robert O'Hara, Ken Levine, Stan Zimmerman, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:58AM

Watch: Chess Star Aaron Tveit Sings ‘I Know Him So Well’ in Tribute to Gavin Creel by Meg Masseron

Creel was an avid participant in MCC Theater's annual Miscast benefit concert, where performers take on songs from roles for which they would not traditionally be cast in.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Drunk Shakespeare Will Take On Romeo & Juliet by Meg Masseron

The acting troupe in NYC performs Shakespeare with shots live at Midtown's Ruby Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Watch: Tatianna Córdoba Records ‘Flying Away’ For the Real Women Have Curves Album by Meg Masseron

Córdoba stars as ambitious high school senior Ana Garcia, who dreams of "flying away" to journalism school in NYC.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM
Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, Nicholas Christopher Will Bring Chess Revival to Broadway This Fall by Meg Masseron

Michael Mayer will direct the cult-favorite musical from ABBA’s Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, with a brand-new book by Danny Strong.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:48AM

Get an Insider's Look at David Rockwell's Design Celebration by Meg Masseron

The Tony Award-winning scenic designer co-hosted the annual celebration of Broadway's designers with fellow designer David Zinn at the Civilian Hotel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:48AM
Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Over 450 NYC Public School Students Made Their Broadway Debuts in the 20th Annual Broadway Junior Student Celebration by Meg Masseron

The Shubert Foundation and Music Theatre International's annual presentation of young talent was hosted by Nicholas Matos and Aline Mayagoitia.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM
Friday, May 23, 2025

SpotCo Founder Drew Hodges Returns to Agency as Executive Creative Consultant by Meg Masseron

In this new role, Hodges will help create foundational advertising campaign blueprints.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

Disney Launches Online Program to Expand Musical Theatre Access in Schools Across U.S. by Meg Masseron

The online program—titled Stage Connect—is part of the company's initiative to create sustainable theatre programs in public elementary schools.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

Jonathan Whitton Joins Studio Seaview Productions as General Manager by Meg Masseron

Whitton previously served on the general management team at Second Stage Theater for almost 15 years.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM
Thursday, May 22, 2025

Mike and Mindy's Wild Weekend Jam Will Return Off-Broadway This Summer by Meg Masseron

The feel-good musical comedy will play The Mainstage at Players Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Musical to Embark on World Tour by Meg Masseron

Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman's adaption of the beloved Roald Dahl novel will make multi-week stops across the globe.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM
Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Kelli O'Hara to Host Stuttering Association for the Young's 23rd Annual Benefit Gala by Meg Masseron

Richard Kind and Tom Kitt are among this year's honorees.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:45AM

Nancy Daly Will Be Honored With Actors' Equity Foundation's Patrick Quinn Award by Meg Masseron

Named for the late Actors' Equity Association president, the award recognizes individuals who work to better the lives of actors and stage managers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:41AM
Tuesday, July 16, 2024

JOB Stars Peter Friedman and Sydney Lemmon on the Dark Side of the Internet by Meg Masseron

After multiple Off-Broadway runs, the pair have returned to their roles in Max Wolf Friedlich's acclaimed psychological thriller, now on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:02PM
Monday, June 10, 2024

Hinton Battle 'Day of Dance' Held at Open Jar Studios June 10 by Meg Masseron

Black Broadway Men will offer free dance classes and a panel discussion in association with Black Theatre Coalition and La Pope, Inc.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM
Saturday, May 18, 2024

Syncing Ink Officially Opens NYC Return May 19 by Meg Masseron

Playing The Apollo Stages at the Victoria, the encore run features much of the work's original cast, including three-time Tony Nominee Kara Young.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM
Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Laura Winters' All of Me Opens Off-Broadway May 14; See Photos From the Production by Meg Masseron

The disability romantic-comedy uses text-to-speech technology to connect its leading couple.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM
Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Ronnie Larsen's The Actors Opens Off-Broadway at Theatre Row May 8 by Meg Masseron

The comedy serves as Larsen's first family-friendly play after a prolific career writing X-rated queer comedies.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM
Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Syncing Ink Makes NYC Return With Original Cast, Including 3-Time Tony Nominee Kara Young, May 7 by Meg Masseron

The hip-hop work is playing The Apollo Stages at the Victoria following a 2017 run at The Flea.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM
Thursday, May 2, 2024

Tony Nominee Maryann Plunkett, Joy Woods, and Jordan Tyson on Playing the Same Character in The Notebook by Meg Masseron

For each of these three women, the musical marks a personal milestone.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM
Saturday, April 27, 2024

Ronnie Larsen's The Actors Begins Off-Broadway at Theatre Row April 27 by Meg Masseron

The comedy serves as Larsen's first family-friendly play after a prolific career writing X-rated queer comedies.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM