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Tuesday, May 9, 2023

When the Concerts Called For An Encore: All the Times New York City Center Productions Have Transferred to Broadway by Meg Masseron

The longtime venue has been nominated for two 2023 Tony Awards for Best Revival of a Musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:48PM

Saturday, May 6, 2023

See Jordan E. Cooper, Julianne Hough, and More Attend the Gala Performance of The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window by Meg Masseron

The newly-opened Tony-nominated play, starring Oscar Isaac and Rachel Brosnahan, held a special gala performance on May 4.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42PM

Hear Andrew Lloyd Webber's Coronation Anthem 'Make a Joyful Noise,' Honoring King Charles III by Meg Masseron

The song features The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, the Choir of Westminster Abbey, the Fanfare Trumpeters of the Royal Air Force, and Tthe Westminster Abbey Sub-Organist Peter Holder.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:12PM

Laura Pels, Nonprofit Theatre Benefactor and President of Laura Pels Foundation, Dies at 92 by Meg Masseron

Throughout her lifetime, Pels donated an estimated $5 million to nonprofit theatre across the United States.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:06AM

Friday, May 5, 2023

Indiana High School Students Will Mount Independent Production of Marian After Anti-LGBTQ Motivated Cancellation by Meg Masseron

The school was slated to perform the Adam Szymkowicz-penned play until parent outrage over gay and non-binary characters forced a cancellation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:12AM

Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Adam Brace, Director of Broadway's Just for Us, Dies at 43 by Meg Masseron

Brace will posthumously make his Broadway debut this summer with Alex Edelman's solo show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:32PM

Videos: Ramin Karimloo and Amelia Milo, of the Upcoming Italian Production of Phantom of the Opera, Perform by Meg Masseron

The two performed "Think of Me," "Music of the Night," and "Point of No Return" at the Jane Bergére in New York City.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:32AM

Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Video: Check Out the 2023 Tony Nominees for Best Play by Meg Masseron

Broadway's highest honors announced nominations today ahead of the 76th Annual Tony Awards on June 11.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:54PM

Video: Check Out the 2023 Tony Nominees for Best Musical by Meg Masseron

Broadway's highest honors announced nominations today ahead of the 76th Annual Tony Awards on June 11.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM

Watch Phillipa Soo and the Company of Camelot Perform 'The Lusty Month of May' by Meg Masseron

The company of the Bartlett Sher and Aaron Sorkin-led revival performed on The Today Show to celebrate the start of May.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:42PM

Friday, April 28, 2023

Broadway's Life of Pi Launches 'The Power of Pi' Initiative For South Asian and AAPI Communities by Meg Masseron

The initiative will aim to nurture connections and partnerships with the AAPI community in New York and beyond.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Broadway Poker Tournament Broadway Bets Will Make Its Anticipated Return by Meg Masseron

All proceeds from the casino-style event will benefit Broadway Cares.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Thursday, April 27, 2023

Billy Eugene Jones, Tyne Daly, John Glover Will Lead Industry Reading of A Brief Crack of Light by Meg Masseron

The play by William Semans and Roy M. Close will be directed by Michael Lindsay-Hogg.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM

Saturday, April 22, 2023

Barry Humphries, Australian Comedian Behind the Character "Dame Edna," Dies at 89 by Meg Masseron

Mr. Humphries won the Special Tony Award for a Live Theatrical Event in 2000 for his Broadway comedy special, Dame Edna: The Royal Tour.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:36PM

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

"I’m Really Speechless": Laird Mackintosh Reacts to Being the Final Phantom of the Opera by Meg Masseron

He wasn't even in NYC when he was called to play the title role in Phantom's final performance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:29AM

Broadway’s Closing Night Phantom, Laird Mackintosh, Shares His Parting Thoughts by Meg Masseron

He was called in at the last minute to play the title role in The Phantom of the Opera's final performance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Sunday, April 16, 2023

Lincoln Center Theater's Camelot Will Release a Cast Recording by Meg Masseron

Andrew Burnap, Phillipa Soo, and Jordan Donica lead the Aaron Sorkin-helmed revival of Lerner and Loewe's classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:42PM

Friday, April 14, 2023

See Newly Released Footage From Upcoming Little Mermaid Live-Action Film, Including Melissa McCarthy as Ursula by Meg Masseron

Halle Bailey, Alan Menken, and Lin-Manual Miranda talk about their work on the project in this new featurette.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM

Watch Hal Prince Talk About Phantom of the Opera Days Before Its Historic Broadway Opening by Meg Masseron

The director of Broadway's longest-running production (and newest West End transfer at the time) sat down with CBS Sunday Mornings in 1988.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:10AM

Thursday, April 13, 2023

Get an Up-Close Look at Maria Björnson's Intricate Costumes from Phantom of the Opera by Meg Masseron

From the Phantom's bejeweled tuxedo to individually designed tights, the costumes for Phantom are a maximalist fantasy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:42PM

Berkeley Rep Announces Michael Mayer-Led Galileo Musical, POTUS, and More For 2023-2024 Season by Meg Masseron

The upcoming season will also include two West Coast premieres and a world premiere production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:48AM

Monday, April 10, 2023

Parade Has Helped Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond Get Closer to Their Jewish Heritage by Meg Masseron

To the pair, Parade on Broadway is telling a story of antisemitism in 1915 and today.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM

Bo Burnham Quarantine Musical Inside Headed to 54 Below by Meg Masseron

Patrons can expect to hear viral hits like "That Funny Feeling," "Look Who's Inside Again," "Welcome to the Internet," and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM

Karen Zacarías's Destiny of Desire at The Old Globe Announces Full Cast and Creative Team by Meg Masseron

The telenovela-for-the-stage will be directed by Ruben Santiago-Hudson.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM

Friday, April 7, 2023

Mrs. Doubtfire National Tour Holding Virtual Open Call For Lydia Understudy by Meg Masseron

The touring production of the 2019 Broadway musical is seeking trained technical dancers to perform in the ensemble and understudy the role of Lydia.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

Thursday, April 6, 2023

To Catch a Thief Stage Musical In Development Via Perry Street Theatricals by Meg Masseron

The musical, based on David Dodge's bestselling romantic-crime thriller of the same name, will feature music by Kevin Purcell and a book and lyrics by Peter Sham.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM

Wednesday, April 5, 2023

Taylor Mac's Joy and Pandemic Reveals Full Casting and Creative Team by Meg Masseron

The Taylor Mac play will make its world premiere at The Huntington Theatre on April 21.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM

Saturday, March 25, 2023

See Jinkx Monsoon Sing 'I Am My Own Best Friend' From Chicago, Plus Other Theatre Classics by Meg Masseron

The Chicago star sang a snippet from the musical for a song-association game with Vogue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12PM

Wednesday, March 22, 2023

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All stories by Meg Masseron on BroadwayStars

When the Concerts Called For An Encore: All the Times New York City Center Productions Have Transferred to Broadway by Meg Masseron

See Jordan E. Cooper, Julianne Hough, and More Attend the Gala Performance of The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window by Meg Masseron

Hear Andrew Lloyd Webber's Coronation Anthem 'Make a Joyful Noise,' Honoring King Charles III by Meg Masseron

Laura Pels, Nonprofit Theatre Benefactor and President of Laura Pels Foundation, Dies at 92 by Meg Masseron

Indiana High School Students Will Mount Independent Production of Marian After Anti-LGBTQ Motivated Cancellation by Meg Masseron

Adam Brace, Director of Broadway's Just for Us, Dies at 43 by Meg Masseron

Videos: Ramin Karimloo and Amelia Milo, of the Upcoming Italian Production of Phantom of the Opera, Perform by Meg Masseron

Video: Check Out the 2023 Tony Nominees for Best Play by Meg Masseron

Video: Check Out the 2023 Tony Nominees for Best Musical by Meg Masseron

Watch Phillipa Soo and the Company of Camelot Perform 'The Lusty Month of May' by Meg Masseron

Broadway's Life of Pi Launches 'The Power of Pi' Initiative For South Asian and AAPI Communities by Meg Masseron

Broadway Poker Tournament Broadway Bets Will Make Its Anticipated Return by Meg Masseron

Billy Eugene Jones, Tyne Daly, John Glover Will Lead Industry Reading of A Brief Crack of Light by Meg Masseron

Barry Humphries, Australian Comedian Behind the Character "Dame Edna," Dies at 89 by Meg Masseron

"I’m Really Speechless": Laird Mackintosh Reacts to Being the Final Phantom of the Opera by Meg Masseron

Broadway’s Closing Night Phantom, Laird Mackintosh, Shares His Parting Thoughts by Meg Masseron

Lincoln Center Theater's Camelot Will Release a Cast Recording by Meg Masseron

See Newly Released Footage From Upcoming Little Mermaid Live-Action Film, Including Melissa McCarthy as Ursula by Meg Masseron

Watch Hal Prince Talk About Phantom of the Opera Days Before Its Historic Broadway Opening by Meg Masseron

Get an Up-Close Look at Maria Björnson's Intricate Costumes from Phantom of the Opera by Meg Masseron

Berkeley Rep Announces Michael Mayer-Led Galileo Musical, POTUS, and More For 2023-2024 Season by Meg Masseron

Parade Has Helped Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond Get Closer to Their Jewish Heritage by Meg Masseron

Bo Burnham Quarantine Musical Inside Headed to 54 Below by Meg Masseron

Karen Zacarías's Destiny of Desire at The Old Globe Announces Full Cast and Creative Team by Meg Masseron

Mrs. Doubtfire National Tour Holding Virtual Open Call For Lydia Understudy by Meg Masseron

To Catch a Thief Stage Musical In Development Via Perry Street Theatricals by Meg Masseron

Taylor Mac's Joy and Pandemic Reveals Full Casting and Creative Team by Meg Masseron

See Jinkx Monsoon Sing 'I Am My Own Best Friend' From Chicago, Plus Other Theatre Classics by Meg Masseron

See the Queens From the Korean Production of SIX Perform "Ex-Wives" by Meg Masseron

Dive Into Schmigadoon! Season 2: Schmicago With a New Behind-the-Scenes Trailer by Meg Masseron

Black Theatre Coalition Announces Tom André Bardwell as Program Director by Meg Masseron