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Thursday, December 11, 2025

The Top 10 Most-Produced Winter Holiday Shows (According to PLAYBILLDER) by Natan Zamansky

Here are the seasonal shows that are most popular with PLAYBILLDER, Playbill's program-building service.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM
Monday, December 8, 2025

Four Nutcrackers and a Messiah: What's Happening in Classic Arts This Week by Natan Zamansky

Find out what’s happening in the opera, concert, and dance scene this week.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM
Thursday, December 4, 2025

Peter and the Wolf, Peter and the Starcatcher, and More Creative PLAYBILLDER Covers From Around the Country by Natan Zamansky

When you make a Playbill with PLAYBILLDER, you can also design your own covers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:31PM
Monday, December 1, 2025

Porgy and Bess, The Brooklyn Nutcracker, and More: What's Happening in Classic Arts This Week by Natan Zamansky

Find out what’s happening in the opera, concert, and dance scene this week.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM
Thursday, November 27, 2025

Pride and Prejudice and Mean Girls: 10 Creative PLAYBILLDER Covers From Around the Country by Natan Zamansky

When you make a Playbill with PLAYBILLDER, you can also design your own covers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM
Tuesday, November 25, 2025

The Metropolitan Opera's The Magic Flute to Receive Encore Broadcast in Cinemas by Natan Zamansky

Julie Taymor's production of Mozart's opera was the company's first-ever Live in HD transmission.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:30AM

Phillip Boykin, More, Will Join Joyce DiDonato in Amahl and the Night Visitors at Lincoln Center Theater by Natan Zamansky

Kenny Leon's production of Gian Carlo Menotti's holiday opera begins previews December 16.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:31AM
Monday, November 24, 2025

Andrea Chénier, The Nutcracker, and More: What's Happening in Classic Arts This Week by Natan Zamansky

Find out what’s happening in the opera, concert, and dance scene this week.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:12AM
Thursday, November 20, 2025

Cast Set for New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players' H.M.S. Pinafore by Natan Zamansky

The classic class comedy will play at Hunter College's Kaye Playhouse in January.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM

The Outsiders, Oklahoma!, and More Creative PLAYBILLDER Covers From Around the Country by Natan Zamansky

When you make a Playbill with PLAYBILLDER, you can also design your own covers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:24AM

5 Reasons The Magic Flute Is the Perfect Beginner Opera by Natan Zamansky

Since 2006, Julie Taymor's production of The Magic Flute has been a beloved holiday tradition at the Metropolitan Opera.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:17AM
Monday, November 17, 2025

The Other Turandot: What’s Happening in Classic Arts This Week by Natan Zamansky

Find out what’s happening in the opera, concert, and dance scene this week.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM
Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Newly Revised The Last Ship to Play Met Opera, Starring Sting by Natan Zamansky

The musical played a Broadway run in 2014.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:36PM

Get a 1st Look at David Henry Hwang and Huang Ruo's The Monkey King at San Francisco Opera by Natan Zamansky

Tony winner Diane Paulus directs the world premiere production, opening November 14.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:24PM
Monday, November 10, 2025

Arabella, Petrushka, and More: What’s Happening in Classic Arts This Week by Natan Zamansky

Find out what’s happening in the opera, concert, and dance scene this week.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:02PM
Thursday, November 6, 2025

Rhinoceros, Big Fish, and More Creative PLAYBILLDER Covers From Around the Country by Natan Zamansky

When you make a Playbill with PLAYBILLDER, you can also design your own covers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:36PM
Thursday, October 30, 2025

13 Haunting Halloween PLAYBILLDER Covers by Natan Zamansky

See how schools and community theatres across the country celebrate spooky season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:24PM
Monday, October 27, 2025

Psycho, Somnambulism, and More: What’s Happening in Classic Arts This Week by Natan Zamansky

Find out what’s happening in the opera, concert, and dance scene this week.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM
Friday, October 24, 2025
Thursday, October 23, 2025

Ang Lee and Andrew Ahn's The Wedding Banquet Films to Become an Opera by Natan Zamansky

The opera from Huang Ruo will play Seattle before coming to New York's Metropolitan Opera.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM
Thursday, October 16, 2025

'Every Season Has Its Cheer': Celebrate These Autumn Weddings With PLAYBILLDER by Natan Zamansky

Playbill programs aren't just for the theatre! See how these couples have made Playbill part of their special day.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM
Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Photos: See Sandra Oh and the Cast of La Fille du Régiment at the Metropolitan Opera by Natan Zamansky

The Emmy winner plays the speaking role of the Duchess of Krakenthorp in Donizetti's comic opera.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:31PM
Monday, October 13, 2025

La Fille du Régiment, Rodeo, and More: What’s Happening in Classic Arts This Week by Natan Zamansky

Find out what’s happening in the opera, concert, and dance scene this week.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM
Friday, October 10, 2025

Met Opera's The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay Adds Encore Performances, HD Broadcast by Natan Zamansky

The opera based on the Pulitzer-winning novel features a score by Mason Bates.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM
Thursday, October 9, 2025

Sing For Your Seniors Partners With Met Opera Chorus by Natan Zamansky

The New York City-based non-profit brings live music performances to senior communities.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:31PM

Fiddler on the Roof, She Kills Monsters, and More Creative PLAYBILLDER Covers From Around the Country by Natan Zamansky

When you make a Playbill with PLAYBILLDER, you can also design your own covers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM
Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Misty Copeland's Final ABT Performance Will Simulcast Free in Alice Tully Hall by Natan Zamansky

Free tickets to the livestream will be distributed on a first-come first-served basis on the day of the event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:06PM
Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Reviews: What Did Critics Think of La Sonnambula at the Metropolitan Opera? by Natan Zamansky

The new production, starring soprano Nadine Sierra, opened October 6.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM
Monday, October 6, 2025

Bellini, Boulez, and Bates: What's Happening in Classic Arts This Week by Natan Zamansky

Find out what’s happening in the opera, concert, and dance scene this week.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36AM
Friday, October 3, 2025

Get a 1st Look at La Sonnambula at the Metropolitan Opera by Natan Zamansky

Nadine Sierra stars in the new production of Bellini's opera semiseria, opening October 6.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:31PM
Thursday, October 2, 2025

10 Razzle Dazzling Chicago PLAYBILLDER Covers by Natan Zamansky

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of this Broadway staple by seeing how schools tackled the Kander and Ebb musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM

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