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Friday, March 1, 2024

Cabaret Made Eddie Redmayne Want to Be an Actor by Playbill

The Tony and Olivier winner Eddie Redmayne talks about bringing his Emcee to Broadway in the upcoming revival at the Kit Kat Club, née August Wilson Theatre.

SOURCE: YouTube at 05:36PM

Camille A. Brown, Amber Iman, Heidi Schreck, and Jessica Stone Discuss Being a Woman in the Theatre by Playbill

In honor of Women’s History Month, we gathered four women who are leaders in their own shows for a special roundtable conversation: Amber Iman, who is starring in Lempicka and is also the …

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:06AM
Monday, February 5, 2024

Irene Gandy in Playbill's "My Life in the Theatre" by Playbill

The producer, press agent, and knighted lady shares backstage stories, including the time she had a meeting with Lena Horne and some Times Square sex workers.

SOURCE: YouTube at 02:02PM
Sunday, January 28, 2024

Meet the Cast and Creatives of Broadway's Days of Wine and Roses by Playbill

Watch Kelli O'Hara and Brian d'Arcy James discuss the new Adam Guettel-Craig Lucas musical, Days of Wine and Roses, at Studio 54.

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:18PM
Saturday, January 27, 2024

Watch a Performance from My Son's a Queer (But What Can You Do?)! by Playbill

Check out Rob Madge's performance of "We Will Be Loved Anyway" before the show begins performances on Broadway.

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:12PM
Friday, January 26, 2024

Karl Jurman Conduct "Circle of Life" from The Lion King! by Playbill

Watch Broadway's The Lion King Conductor Karl Jurman lead his final "Circle of Life" in the exclusive video, capturing his last performance.

SOURCE: YouTube at 05:36PM
Thursday, January 25, 2024

Laura Benanti on Her Solo Show, Nobody Cares by Playbill

Tony winner Laura Benanti talks with us about her new one-woman show debuting at Audible Theater's Minetta Lane Theater.

SOURCE: YouTube at 06:42PM
Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Meet Chicago's Newest Roxie, Ariana Madix! by Playbill

Before she makes her Broadway debut on Broadway, Ariana Madix explains how Dancing With the Stars was the perfect preparation for Fosse.

SOURCE: YouTube at 05:24PM
Saturday, December 23, 2023

Norm Lewis Sings "The Christmas Song" by Playbill

The Broadway star stopped by Playbill Studios to sing the perennial classic, previewing his holiday concert December 22–23 with The New York Pops at Carnegie Hall.

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:06PM
Tuesday, December 12, 2023

A Beautiful Noise's Nick Fradiani Sings Neil Diamond's "Cherry Cherry Christmas" by Playbill

American Idol winner and lead of A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical, Nick Fradiani stopped by the Playbill Studios to wish you a merry, cherry, holly holy, rock and rolly Christmas.

SOURCE: YouTube at 06:06PM
Monday, December 11, 2023

Priscilla Lopez in Playbill's "My Life in the Theatre" by Playbill

From A Chorus Line to In The Heights, Tony Award winner Priscilla Lopez reflects on 57 years of show business.

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:32AM
Thursday, December 7, 2023

Harmony's Julie Benko Performs "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" by Playbill

The Harmony star Julie Benko stopped by Playbill Studio with husband and pianist Jason Yeager to perform the holiday standard, which is on her newly released holiday EP, Christmas With You.

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:12PM
Thursday, November 30, 2023

Sarah Paulson, Elle Fanning, Corey Stoll, and Cast Introduce Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' Appropriate by Playbill

Check out the video as the company of Appropriate describes their characters in Jacobs-Jenkins' family drama, and explains how the play may challenge audiences, but also guide them through t…

SOURCE: YouTube at 06:12PM
Thursday, November 16, 2023

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child's Erik Christopher Peterson and Joel Meyers build a LEGO Set by Playbill

What Hogwarts house is Bernadette Peters in? Erik Christopher Peterson and Joel Meyers from Broadway's Harry Potter and the Cursed Child sort Broadway divas and answer questions about the sh…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:48AM
Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Watch Julia Lester Perform "Miss Marmelstein" from I Can Get It for You Wholesale by Playbill

In a new revival at Classic Stage Company, Julia Lester plays the role that garnered Barbra Streisand her first Tony nomination. See her perform "Miss Marmelstein" (accompanied by cast membe…

SOURCE: YouTube at 06:42PM
Thursday, November 2, 2023

Chip Zien reflects on his impressive resume of landmark musicals. by Playbill

Watch Chip Zien walk down memory lane and share stories from his theatrical career (including what led to him walking offstage in shame during Les Misérables and how he lied his way into In…

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:48AM
Wednesday, November 1, 2023

'The Witches Sisterhood': Former Elphabas and Glindas Celebrate Wicked's Legacy by Playbill

Wicked's 20th anniversary green carpet on October 30 served as a family reunion for veterans of the beloved musical.

SOURCE: YouTube at 07:32PM
Monday, October 30, 2023

How the cast of Here We Are navigated Sondheim's last show. by Playbill

Playbill spoke to the cast of the highly-anticipated musical on opening night.

SOURCE: YouTube at 04:25PM

Britney Coleman Performs "Being Alive" by Playbill

Watch Company national tour star Britney Coleman sing Bobbie's climactic 'Being Alive.'

SOURCE: YouTube at 04:25PM

Tales By the Ghostlight: Crystal Lucas-Perry and the ghosts of Gershwin Theatre by Playbill

Tony nominee Crystal Lucas-Perry shares stories of the apparitions haunting Broadway's largest theatre.

SOURCE: YouTube at 04:25PM

Madison Kopec Performs "Unlikely Animals" from How to Dance in Ohio by Playbill

The Broadway newcomer offers a sneak peek into the new musical, which is a watershed moment for autistic representation.

SOURCE: YouTube at 04:25PM
Friday, October 27, 2023

Tales By the Ghostlight: John Rapson and the The Showgirl of the New Amsterdam Theatre by Playbill

Sweeney Todd's John Rapson shares the allegedly true story of Olive Thomas, one of Broadway's most notorious ghost.

SOURCE: YouTube at 05:37PM
Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Solea Pfeiffer Performs "Flowers" from Hadestown by Playbill

See Hadestown's newest Eurydice, Solea Pfeiffer, sing 'Flowers'.

SOURCE: YouTube at 06:55PM
Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Playbill Goes to the Broadway Flea Market by Playbill

Playbill's SM Coordinator, Meredith, heads to the BC/EFA annual flea market for the first time!

SOURCE: YouTube at 06:13PM

Wicked's October 20th Anniversary Playbill Cover Reveal by Playbill

To celebrate Wicked's 20th year on Broadway, lets do something absolutely ozmapolitan.

SOURCE: YouTube at 05:13PM

Casey Nicholaw looks back on his legacy of toe-tapping musicals on Broadway by Playbill

The Tony-winning director-choreographer responsible for The Book of Mormon, Mean Girls, Aladdin, Some Like It Hot, and more has built a reputation over the years for affable artistry. Watch…

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:55PM
Saturday, September 30, 2023

Melissa Etheridge Celebrates the Opening Night of Her Broadway Show "My Window" by Playbill

Playbill caught up with Etheridge as she walked the red carpet on opening night of her new Broadway show "Melissa Etheridge: My Window." Learn more about "My Window" here: https://playbill.…

SOURCE: YouTube at 05:07PM

Priscilla Lopez, Eden Espinosa Sing the Songs of "The Gardens of Anuncia" by Playbill

The powerhouse cast of the new Off-Broadway musical "The Gardens of Anuncia" met the press September 28. See Priscilla Lopez, Andréa Burns, Eden Espinosa, Mary Testa, and Kalyn West perform…

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:55PM
Friday, September 29, 2023

Leslie Odom, Jr Returns to Broadway in "Purlie Victorious" by Playbill

Ossie Davis' "Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch" returned to Broadway for its first-ever revival, officially opening September 27. The cast and creative team…

SOURCE: YouTube at 05:25PM

Eva Noblezada and Jeremy Jordan Perform the Songs of "The Great Gatsby" by Playbill

We're ready to look at the green light. The stars of the upcoming "The Great Gatsby" musical, Eva Noblezada and Jeremy Jordan, gave an advance look at the show September 28. The two, joined …

SOURCE: YouTube at 04:13PM
Thursday, September 28, 2023

Sierra Boggess, Julie Benko, and More Perform the Songs of "Harmony" by Playbill

The cast of "Harmony" made some beautiful music September 27, as they gave a sneak peak of the show. Watch the video above as the cast sing five songs from the new musical: "Harmony," "Every…

SOURCE: YouTube at 04:13PM

All that Chat

2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards