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Monday, May 12, 2025

PBS' Great Performances: Stagebound Will Follow Jasmine Amy Rogers' Journey to Her Broadway Debut in Premiere Episode by Molly Higgins

Rogers is currently Tony-nominated for her performance as Betty Boop in BOOP! The Musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:36PM

Photos: See the 2025 Tony Award Nominees on the Red Carpet by Molly Higgins

The annual Meet the Nominees event was held May 8 at Sofitel hotel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Thursday, May 8, 2025

Photos: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Quiara Alegría Hudes, More Celebrate Gold Certification of the In the Heights Album by Molly Higgins

A plaque presentation was part of the free Movies at the Palace with Lin-Manuel Miranda screening of In the Heights.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:32AM

Tina Fey, Megan Hilty, Jennifer Simard, More Join 2025 Broadway Teachers Workshop by Molly Higgins

The series of workshops and seminars celebrates its 25th anniversary this year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:32AM

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Some Les Misérables Cast Members Will Boycott Kennedy Center Performance With President Trump in Attendance by Molly Higgins

The June 11 performance is part of a fundraiser Trump will hold to benefit the D.C. theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36PM

Jez Butterworth, Peter Straughan, Jack Thorne Will Write Sam Mendes' Beatles Biopics by Molly Higgins

Set to star in the four films are Harris Dickinson, Barry Keoghan, Paul Mescal, and Joseph Quinn.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:50PM

Camille A. Brown's Black Girl, Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock, More in 2025-2026 New Victory Theater Season by Molly Higgins

The company's parent organization, New 42, is the recipient of a 2025 Tony Honor for Excellence in the Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM

J. Harrison Ghee, Joaquina Kalukango, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, and Bryson Battle Will Star in Saturday Church Off-Broadway by Molly Higgins

New York Theatre Workshop has also announced the addition of two world premieres to its 2025-2026 season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:32AM

Meet the Recipients of the Drama League's 2025 Directors Project by Molly Higgins

The non-profit selected 30 directors to receive this year's fellowships, assistantships, residencies, and programs.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:32AM

New Musical The Lap Dance Kid Sets Industry Presentations by Molly Higgins

The cast will feature Noah Marlowe, Ben Cherry, Dana Aber, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:32AM

Beth Watson Joins Broadway Advertising Firm AKA as Senior Vice President, Head of Theater by Molly Higgins

Watson has served as executive vice president of SINE Digital, in-house brand director for Josh Groban and TourDForce Productions, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:32AM

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Don Zolidis' The Price Is Now Available for Licensing From Playscripts by Molly Higgins

The one-act play follows a young mother on a journey to bring her child back home

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Saturday, May 3, 2025

Video: 3 Songs From Broadway's Real Women Have Curves by Molly Higgins

See clips of the numbers “Daydream,” "Flying Away" and "Jugglin'" from the new musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:50PM

Adam Pearson Will Star in The Elephant Man Film Adaptation by Molly Higgins

Pearson will be the first disabled actor to portray Joseph Merrick on screen.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:32PM

Video: Watch Tony Nominee Justina Machado Perform 'Daydream' From Broadway's Real Women Have Curves by Molly Higgins

Plus, see clips of the numbers "Flying Away" and "Jugglin'" from the new musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:32PM

Burt Bacharach Revue Going Bacharach Sets Industry Presentations by Molly Higgins

Hilary Kole, John Pagano, and Ta-Tynisa Wilson will perform nearly 50 songs by the late singer-songwriter.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:32PM

Friday, May 2, 2025

See Who's Participating in Scritches #4 Play Festival by Molly Higgins

The festival pairs American writers and London-based directors to create new short plays inspired by a unique London locale.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:49PM

Broadway Advertising Firm AKA Announces Promotions of Sam McMenamin and Lisa Lewis by Molly Higgins

The agency has also announced the appointment of Joey Barglowski as senior video editor and Olufemi Leverett as art director.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Photos: Jake Gyllenhaal Gets a Sardi's Caricature by Molly Higgins

Gyllenhaal is currently starring opposite Denzel Washington in Broadway's Othello revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:30AM

Arin Arbus Will Be Theatre for a New Audience's Next Artistic Director by Molly Higgins

Arbus will succeed Founding Artistic Director Jeffrey Horowitz.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:29AM

Hunter Foster Will Direct South Pacific at the John W. Engeman Theater by Molly Higgins

Performances will begin May 15 at the Northport, New York, theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:32AM

Drew Seeley and Riley Van Cleve Will Lead Saturday–The Movie Musical Film by Molly Higgins

Diane Foster will direct the work, which features music by Mark Vogel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:32AM

See Who's Starring in World Premiere of Hip Hop Musical Young John Lewis by Molly Higgins

The new musical is written by hip hop and spoken word playwright Psalmayene 24, with original music by Eugene H. Russell IV.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:32AM

Monday, April 28, 2025

Friday, April 25, 2025

Photos: Megan Hilty Gets a Sardi's Caricature by Molly Higgins

Tony winner Bernadette Peters gave a speech at Hilty's portrait unveiling.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Sunday, April 20, 2025

Life and Trust Announces Abrupt Closing Off-Broadway by Molly Higgins

The Emursive production played its final performance April 19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:24PM

Friday, April 18, 2025

Jeffrey Seller Will Celebrate Memoir Theater Kid With Event Series by Molly Higgins

The Tony-winning producer's credits include Hamilton, Rent, Avenue Q, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM

Photos: Go Backstage With Jessica Vosk at Broadway's Hell's Kitchen by Molly Higgins

Vosk currently stars as Jersey in the Alicia Keys musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:30AM

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All stories by Molly Higgins on BroadwayStars

PBS' Great Performances: Stagebound Will Follow Jasmine Amy Rogers' Journey to Her Broadway Debut in Premiere Episode by Molly Higgins

Photos: See the 2025 Tony Award Nominees on the Red Carpet by Molly Higgins

Photos: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Quiara Alegría Hudes, More Celebrate Gold Certification of the In the Heights Album by Molly Higgins

Tina Fey, Megan Hilty, Jennifer Simard, More Join 2025 Broadway Teachers Workshop by Molly Higgins

Some Les Misérables Cast Members Will Boycott Kennedy Center Performance With President Trump in Attendance by Molly Higgins

Jez Butterworth, Peter Straughan, Jack Thorne Will Write Sam Mendes' Beatles Biopics by Molly Higgins

Camille A. Brown's Black Girl, Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock, More in 2025-2026 New Victory Theater Season by Molly Higgins

J. Harrison Ghee, Joaquina Kalukango, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, and Bryson Battle Will Star in Saturday Church Off-Broadway by Molly Higgins

Meet the Recipients of the Drama League's 2025 Directors Project by Molly Higgins

New Musical The Lap Dance Kid Sets Industry Presentations by Molly Higgins

Beth Watson Joins Broadway Advertising Firm AKA as Senior Vice President, Head of Theater by Molly Higgins

Don Zolidis' The Price Is Now Available for Licensing From Playscripts by Molly Higgins

Video: 3 Songs From Broadway's Real Women Have Curves by Molly Higgins

Adam Pearson Will Star in The Elephant Man Film Adaptation by Molly Higgins

Video: Watch Tony Nominee Justina Machado Perform 'Daydream' From Broadway's Real Women Have Curves by Molly Higgins

Burt Bacharach Revue Going Bacharach Sets Industry Presentations by Molly Higgins

See Who's Participating in Scritches #4 Play Festival by Molly Higgins

Broadway Advertising Firm AKA Announces Promotions of Sam McMenamin and Lisa Lewis by Molly Higgins

Photos: Jake Gyllenhaal Gets a Sardi's Caricature by Molly Higgins

Arin Arbus Will Be Theatre for a New Audience's Next Artistic Director by Molly Higgins

Hunter Foster Will Direct South Pacific at the John W. Engeman Theater by Molly Higgins

Drew Seeley and Riley Van Cleve Will Lead Saturday–The Movie Musical Film by Molly Higgins

See Who's Starring in World Premiere of Hip Hop Musical Young John Lewis by Molly Higgins

Holes, Trinity, Peculiar Patriot, More in 2025-2026 Baltimore Center Stage Season by Molly Higgins

Photos: See Maya Hawke, Alyah Chanelle Scott, Dominic Sessa, More in Dry Land Benefit Reading by Molly Higgins

See Who's Starring in The Public Theater's Much Ado About Nothing by Molly Higgins

Elaine Hendrix Will Lead Hello, Dolly! for OFC Creations by Molly Higgins

Photos: Megan Hilty Gets a Sardi's Caricature by Molly Higgins

Life and Trust Announces Abrupt Closing Off-Broadway by Molly Higgins

Jeffrey Seller Will Celebrate Memoir Theater Kid With Event Series by Molly Higgins

Photos: Go Backstage With Jessica Vosk at Broadway's Hell's Kitchen by Molly Higgins