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Wednesday, July 9, 2025

55 Times Broadway Actors Played Superheroes on the Screen by Playbill Staff

From Robert Downey Jr. to Lupita Nyong'o to Isabela Merced, many actors have performed on stage and in spandex suits.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM
Wednesday, July 2, 2025

For July 4th, Revisit These 50 Shows About American History by Playbill Staff

From Hamilton to Oh, Mary!, these works showcase America in all its complexity.

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Tuesday, July 1, 2025

See the New Playbill Covers for Summer 2025 by Playbill Staff

New shows have opened, while some long-running shows are sporting a new look.

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Monday, June 23, 2025

Celebrate Pride By Looking Back at These 25 Queer Broadway Shows by Playbill Staff

From Angels in America to A Strange Loop, here's 25 seminal plays and musicals about the gay experience.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM
Tuesday, June 17, 2025

What Do Critics Think of Passengers at PAC NYC? by Playbill Staff

The circus show comes to NYC from Montreal's physical theatre troupe The 7 Fingers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:12AM

Lillias White, Arielle Jacobs, Anika Larsen Join Seth Rudetsky’s Broadway Cruise to the Caribbean by Playbill Staff

The exciting cruise visits Grand Cayman, Cozumel, and Key West.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM
Tuesday, June 10, 2025

25 Standout Looks at the 2025 Tony Awards Red Carpet by Playbill Staff

There were colorful suits, a Bernadette Peters tribute, and gloriously embellished gowns.

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Photos: See Nicole Scherzinger, Cynthia Erivo, Sadie Sink, More at the Official Tony Awards After Party by Playbill Staff

The post-ceremony bash took place at the Museum of Modern Art, in partnership with Dewar’s Scotch Whisky.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM
Monday, June 9, 2025

See Nicole Scherzinger, Darren Criss, and More 2025 Tony Winners In These Portraits by Playbill Staff

After their acceptance speeches, these Tony Award winners posed for photos backstage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:19AM
Friday, June 6, 2025

Playbill Will Livestream the 2025 Tony Awards Red Carpet by Playbill Staff

Tune into Playbill's YouTube channel on the big night.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:12PM
Wednesday, June 4, 2025

2025 Tony Award-Nominated Designers Break Down the Secrets to Their Shows by Playbill Staff

From robots to sinking ships, take a closer look at costumes and sets from this year's Tony-nominated shows.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:18PM
Tuesday, June 3, 2025

All the Razzle Dazzling Performers Who Have Played Roxie and Velma in Chicago by Playbill Staff

From Chita Rivera to Bebe Neuwirth to a Real Housewife, the show has welcomed many stars in its 50-year history.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM
Friday, May 30, 2025

Tony Nominees Answer: 'What Broadway Role Would You Swap Into for a Night?' by Playbill Staff

Multiple people want to play "Momma" Rose.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM
Thursday, May 29, 2025

Video: Gracie Lawrence and Lizzy McAlpine Interview Each Other About Balancing Broadway and a Music Career by Playbill Staff

The two are making their Broadway debuts playing real people in Just in Time and Floyd Collins.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM
Tuesday, May 27, 2025

The 2025 Playbill Pride Covers Have Been Released by Playbill Staff

Plus, look back on every Broadway show that has had a rainbow Playbill (aka Pridebill).

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Listen: Floyd Collins Star Jeremy Jordan Plunges the Depths of The Playbill Podcast by Playbill Staff

Find out why this Adam Guettel-Tina Landau musical needed to finally make its Broadway debut after premiering three decades ago.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

The Playbill Store Presents the Little Theatre Kid Collection by Playbill Staff

Tap into your inner theatre kid with this whimsical new collection from illustrator Ben Diskant.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM
Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Do You Know All of the Tony-Winning Best Plays? by Playbill Staff

Since 1948, 75 shows have taken home the title—can you guess them all?

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Friday, May 9, 2025

Do You Know All of the Tony-Winning Best Musicals? by Playbill Staff

75 musicals have taken home the title since 1949—can you guess them all?

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48PM
Monday, April 28, 2025
Sunday, April 27, 2025

5 Places to Visit in New York City This Spring by Playbill Staff

From Alexander Hamilton's home to a Yankees game, here are the Playbill staff's favorite things to do in NYC.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM
Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Video: SIX Queens Najah Hetsberger and Kelsie Watts Perform 'No Way' and 'Heart of Stone' at RiseNY by Playbill Staff

The performance is part of the new monthly Torch Song Series, hosted by RiseNY and Playbill.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM
Wednesday, April 9, 2025

25 Broadway and West End Shows You Can Watch From Home by Playbill Staff

From Hamilton to Newsies, here are some of the best filmed plays and musicals—and where to find them.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:32PM

Video: How the Redwood Design Team Created a Forest on Broadway, Complete With a Giant Tree by Playbill Staff

The new Broadway musical has Idina Menzel climbing a tree onstage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM
Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Jenna Bainbridge, Jordan Tyson, Jennifer Simard, More Reflect on Women's History Month by Playbill Staff

Plus, shows you can see on Broadway right now featuring strong women.

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Thursday, March 13, 2025

The New Playbill Covers for Spring 2025 Are Here! by Playbill Staff

Spring is in bloom, and so are new shows.

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Tuesday, March 11, 2025

All the Celebrities Starring On and Off-Broadway This Year by Playbill Staff

Here's a roundup of the many A-listers who are taking to the stage in New York.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM
Thursday, March 6, 2025

Playbill Travel Will Bring Broadway to the Canaries and Portugal Aboard Seth's Big Fat Broadway Cruise by Playbill Staff

Guests can explore Spain and Portugal by day and sing alongside Broadway stars by night with this latest cruise offering.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:06AM
Monday, March 3, 2025

Playbill Travel Will Bring Broadway to Burgundy and Provence With Luxury River Cruise by Playbill Staff

Guests will travel from Dijon to Arles aboard the AmaCello in May 2026.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM
Friday, February 28, 2025

Performance Artist KESH Will Celebrate New Single With NYC Pop-Up Experience by Playbill Staff

The immersive event will be hosted at Mooncalf Gallery.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:48PM
Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Stephanie J. Block, Lilli Cooper, and Sebastian Arcelus Are 'Beyond Excited' to Embark on Seth's Big Fat Broadway Cruise by Playbill Staff

The cruise sets sail August 1 to Alaska, where passengers have the opportunity to sing alongside Broadway stars!

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM