All stories by Natan Zamansky on BroadwayStars

Thursday, September 11, 2025

Korngold Operetta The Silent Serenade to Make U.S. Premiere After 80 Years by Natan Zamansky

Originally written for Broadway in 1946, the work by the acclaimed film composer will be presented as part of Mannes Opera's 2025-2026 season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM
Monday, September 8, 2025

New York Profiles: 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 09:42AM
Thursday, September 4, 2025

See Broadway Stars' High School Playbills by Natan Zamansky

Yesterday's theatre kids are today's Tony nominees. See Joy Woods, Fina Strazza, and more as they appeared in their high school Playbills.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM
Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Pete Townshend's Quadrophenia, A Rock Ballet to Play New York City Center by Natan Zamansky

Rob Ashford directs and Paul Roberts choreographs the dance work based on the 1973 album.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

How to Get Discounted Broadway Tickets as a Student by Natan Zamansky

See what shows on and off-Broadway offer student discounts and rush policies.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM
Monday, September 1, 2025

Carmen, Galas, 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
Friday, August 29, 2025

Gustavo Dudamel to Open the New York Philharmonic's 2025-2026 Season by Natan Zamansky

The orchestra's new music and artistic director designate will lead six weeks of programs throughout the season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM
Thursday, August 28, 2025

Holmes, Harvey, 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 03:12PM
Thursday, August 21, 2025

10 Creative Twelfth Night PLAYBILLDER Covers by Natan Zamansky

Say what you will, each of these school and community theatre Playbill covers is the nonpareil of beauty.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:32AM
Monday, August 18, 2025

Bernstein, Beethoven, and Butterflies: 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 09:32AM
Thursday, August 14, 2025

10 Creative Mamma Mia! PLAYBILLDER Covers by Natan Zamansky

PLAYBILLDER welcomes the ABBA musical back to Broadway with a look at how schools and community theatres have reimagined the show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:24AM
Monday, August 11, 2025

Tiler Peck Dances Jerome Robbins: 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, August 7, 2025

'What a Lovely Day for a Wedding': 10 Weddings That Used PLAYBILLDER Programs 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 11:03AM
Monday, August 4, 2025

Orpheus by Offenbach: 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
Thursday, July 31, 2025

10 Curious Alice in Wonderland PLAYBILLDER Covers by Natan Zamansky

See how schools and community theatres have reimagined Lewis Carroll's classic children's book.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:03PM
Monday, July 28, 2025

Beethoven, Boxing, and BAAND: 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, July 25, 2025

Forbear! Theatre's Fantasy-Inspired Mikado to Play New York by Natan Zamansky

The London-based company has reimagined Gilbert and Sullivan's opera through the lens of works such as Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones, and Terry Pratchett's Discworld.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM
Thursday, July 24, 2025

10 Enchanting Cinderella PLAYBILLDER Covers by Natan Zamansky

Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella has appeared in many guises—and with many creative cover designs!

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM
Monday, July 21, 2025

Sleepwalking in Switzerland: 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, July 17, 2025

My Fair Lady, Freaky Friday, 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 10:24AM
Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Spanish Harlem Orchestra, Brooklyn Youth Chorus, More to Join New York Philharmonic in 2025-26 Season by Natan Zamansky

The New York Philharmonic has announced some updates and additions to its upcoming season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:32PM
Monday, July 14, 2025

Lar Lubovitch's Othello, Agnes de Mille's Rodeo, More in American Ballet Theatre's 2025-2026 Season by Natan Zamansky

The company has announced its fall and spring seasons at the David H. Koch Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM

Tchaikovsky, Mascagni, 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
Thursday, July 10, 2025

10 Bewitching Crucible PLAYBILLDER Covers by Natan Zamansky

See how these high schools reimagined Arthur Miller's classic play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM
Monday, July 7, 2025

Sylvia's Wrath: 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
Thursday, July 3, 2025

1776, In the Heights, and More Americana-Themed PLAYBILLDER Covers for July 4th by Natan Zamansky

Fireworks can't compare with these creative cover designs!

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02PM
Monday, June 30, 2025

Exit, Pursued by a Dancing Bear: 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
Thursday, June 26, 2025

The Most-Produced School Shows of 2024-25 (According to PLAYBILLDER) by Natan Zamansky

Here are the youth shows that proved most popular with Playbill’s program-building service.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:54PM
Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Met Opera to Host Free Outdoor Screenings of Leonard Bernstein Film Maestro, Verdi's Aida, Jeanine Tesori's Grounded, More by Natan Zamansky

The opera's Summer HD Festival runs August 22–September 1 at Lincoln Center Plaza.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:54PM

Carnegie Hall+ Will Present Free Screening of Carmen in Bryant Park by Natan Zamansky

The production from the Arena di Verona stars mezzo-soprano Elīna Garanča.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM
Monday, June 23, 2025

10 Joyful PLAYBILLDER Covers for Pride by Natan Zamansky

Celebrate Pride Month with artwork from these queer-themed shows.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

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