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Wednesday, September 13, 2017

North Shore Exec Responds to Evita Whitewashing Accusations, Says ‘Race Is Not Part of the Narrative’ by Playbill Staff

This is the third major production of the musical within a year to receive criticism for casting non-Latinx actors as the Argentinian political figures whose personas defined their nation on…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:56PM
Tuesday, September 12, 2017

Enter “Seize the Day” Challenge to Win Performance Rights for Amateur Premiere of Disney’s Newsies by Playbill Staff

Schools and theatre groups can share their inspiring stories for the chance to win performance rights to stage the amateur premiere of the hit Broadway musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:00AM
Saturday, September 9, 2017

Tickets Now on Sale for Bernadette Peters in Hello, Dolly!, Jessie Mueller in Carousel, and More by Playbill Staff

Four anticipated spring engagements—all produced by Scott Rudin—open their box offices to the general public September 9.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:59AM
Friday, September 8, 2017

Upcoming Auditions for Anastasia, She Loves Me, Angels in America, HIR, and Christmas Carol by Playbill Staff

Here's a selection of upcoming auditions in the New York area and around the country.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:32PM
Wednesday, September 6, 2017

9 Fictional Musicals From Film & TV Every Theatre Fan Should Know by Playbill Staff

From Friends’ Freud! to The Simpsons’ Oh! Streetcar!, here are the faux productions from pop culture every stage enthusiast must know.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, August 30, 2017

Alvin Ailey, The Wick, Cumberland County Playhouse, and Bucks County Playhouse Are Hiring by Playbill Staff

Playbill.com's Job Listings offer an extensive selection of available jobs within the theatre industry. From auditions to administrative roles, Playbill.com is the online source for car…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:07PM
Monday, August 28, 2017

Watch Brian d’Arcy James as a Seedy Professor in Manhunt: Unabomber by Playbill Staff

The Tony nominee plays Harvard professor Henry Murray in the upcoming Discovery program.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:43PM
Thursday, August 24, 2017

Body of Missing Talent Agent Mark Schlegel Found by Playbill Staff

The New York talent agent who had been missing for 11 days was found dead near his home in New Jersey.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:55PM

American Theatre Wing, Met Opera, Paper Mill Playhouse, and Situation Interactive Are Hiring by Playbill Staff

Playbill’s Job Listings offers an extensive selection of available jobs within the theatre industry. From auditions to administrative roles, Playbill.com is the online source for caree…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:35PM
Monday, August 21, 2017

For the Original Stars of La Cage aux Folles, Playing Gay Roles Was a Bold Move by Playbill Staff

The original Broadway production of La Cage aux Folles opened on Broadway August 21, 1983.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:05PM
Wednesday, August 16, 2017

Michael Moore Leads March to Protest at Trump Tower by Playbill Staff

Mark Ruffalo, Olivia Wilde, and more marched alongside audience members after the August 15 performance of The Terms of My Surrender.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:08AM
Tuesday, August 15, 2017

Andy Mientus and Van Hughes on Blurring the Lines With Their Synthpop Musical Burn All Night by Playbill Staff

Mientus collaborated with the Brooklyn-based Teen Commandments on the new musical, starting this week at the American Repertory Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:02PM

Upcoming Auditions for Little Mermaid, Once, Hunchback of Notre Dame, October Sky, and War Paint by Playbill Staff

Here's a selection of upcoming auditions in the New York area and around the country.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:46AM
Friday, August 4, 2017

Upcoming Auditions for Hamilton (Chicago), Kinky Boots, The Full Monty, and The Lion King by Playbill Staff

Here's a selection of upcoming auditions in the New York area and around the country.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM

Glimpse Back Through the History of Playbill by Playbill Staff

A look at some of the earliest Playbills all the way to the newest cover design.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Monday, July 31, 2017

6 Reasons Why You Can’t Miss the Wicked August 11 Matinee by Playbill Staff

This brand-new cast is unlimited.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:15AM
Friday, July 28, 2017

Upcoming Auditions for Hunchback of Notre Dame, Newsies, Annie Get Your Gun, and The Wolves by Playbill Staff

Here's a selection of upcoming auditions in the New York area and around the country.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:10AM
Tuesday, July 25, 2017

Camp Broadway Launches Auditions for Macy’s Parade Performance, Featuring Children of Military Families by Playbill Staff

The performance will mark the 10th appearance at the parade by the theatre education and outreach organization.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:36PM
Thursday, July 20, 2017

Long Wharf Theatre, Virginia Opera, Maximum Entertainment, and Magic Theatre Are Hiring by Playbill Staff

Playbill.com's Job Listings offer an extensive selection of available jobs within the theatre industry. From auditions to administrative roles, Playbill.com is the online source for car…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:16AM
Wednesday, July 12, 2017

Upcoming Auditions for Book of Mormon, Brigadoon, Xanadu, and Once on This Island by Playbill Staff

Here's a selection of upcoming auditions in the New York area and around the country.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:45AM
Saturday, July 8, 2017

Hudson Scenic Studio, NY City Center, BAM, The Road Company, Theatre Bay Area Are Hiring by Playbill Staff

Playbill.com's Job Listings offers an extensive selection of available jobs within the theatre industry.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:15AM
Thursday, July 6, 2017

Upcoming Auditions for Beetlejuice, An Act of God, Evita, Phantom, and Brigadoon by Playbill Staff

Here's a selection of upcoming auditions in the New York area and around the country.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:23PM
Friday, June 30, 2017

How the 1985 AIDS Drama As Is Changed a Theatregoer’s Heart and Mind by Playbill Staff

“I thought I would be immune to the play’s power because I’m not gay,” a moved theatregoer wrote to Playbill in 1985.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:24PM
Monday, June 26, 2017

Director Kat Hidalgo and Actor Anna Martine Freeman on What It Means to Be Proactive Queer Artists by Playbill Staff

This week’s installment of the artists’ podcast The Compass explores how art and activism intersect for LGBTQ theatremakers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:21AM
Wednesday, June 21, 2017

First Look at Me the People: The Trump America Musical by Playbill Staff

The musical revue with book and lyrics by Nancy Holson will begin performances June 22 at The Triad on West 72nd Street.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:16PM

Get a Sneak Peek at Off-Broadway’s Me the People: The Trump America Musical by Playbill Staff

Co-creator Nancy Holson spoke with Playbill about the genesis of the new musical revue, which begins June 22 at The Triad.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:20PM
Friday, June 16, 2017

How One Actor’s Vision to Create an Artist’s Co-Op for New York Theatremakers Became a Reality by Playbill Staff

Rachel Berger is the June 16 guest on the podcast series hosted by actor Leah Walsh.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:03PM
Thursday, June 15, 2017

Man Dies in Fall at Times Square Marriott Marquis Hotel by Playbill Staff

The incident took place late afternoon June 15.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:06PM
Tuesday, June 13, 2017

Upcoming Auditions for Jersey Boys, A Clockwork Orange, Phantom, M. Butterfly, Beautiful, and Moulin Rouge by Playbill Staff

Here's a selection of upcoming auditions in the New York area and around the country.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:11PM
Monday, June 12, 2017

Getting Ready for the Tonys—From AM to PM by Playbill Staff

Watch a day in the life of Playbill’s Tyler Mount, as he prepares for Broadway’s biggest night.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:00AM

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