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Friday, May 6, 2016

On Your Feet! Cast Creates Heart-Warming Mother’s Day Video for Gloria Estefan by Playbill Staff

Cast members from the Broadway musical reworked “If I Never Got Tell You” as a special musical Mother’s Day gift.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:10PM

Kelli O’Hara Will Headline Autism Benefit Concert at the Gershwin by Playbill Staff

The King and I Tony winner will host the Arts For Autism benefit concert in June.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:29AM

Thursday, May 5, 2016

Shuffle Along and The Humans Win NY Drama Critics Circle Awards by Playbill Staff

The Stephen Karam play and the starry George C. Wolfe musical earn laurels.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:33PM

Tuesday, May 3, 2016

2016 Tony Award Nominees React! by Playbill Staff

Laura Benanti, Sara Bareilles, Megan Hilty and more are among the first nominees to share their reactions to being nominated for Broadway’s biggest honor.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:39AM

2016 Tony Nominations Are Being Revealed by Playbill Staff

See which shows will vie with Hamilton for Broadway's top awards.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:36AM

Monday, May 2, 2016

Drama Desk Restores “Outstanding Book” Category After Protest by Playbill Staff

But only three nominees, including just one Broadway show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:07PM

Tony Yazbeck, Melissa Errico, Judy Kuhn, Karen Mason Board Broadway On the High Seas by Playbill Staff

A host of Broadway talent will set sail on Playbill Travel’s next luxury Caribbean winter getaway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Sunday, May 1, 2016

FUTURITY and Guards at the Taj Earn Top Lucille Lortel Awards by Playbill Staff

The awards celebrate the best of Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:01PM

Critics Review Dear Evan Hansen Starring Ben Platt by Playbill Staff

The new musical by Benj Pasek, Justin Paul and Steven Levenson officially opened Off-Broadway May 1. Here’s what critics are saying.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:10PM

2016 Lucille Lortel Awards Presented Tonight by Playbill Staff

Presented May 1, the 31st Annual Lucille Lortel Awards celebrate the best of Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

15 Breakout Performances of the Broadway Season by Playbill Staff

The 2015-16 Broadway season has come to a close, and the 70th Annual Tony Awards are on the horizon. Before nominations are announced, we look back at this season’s breakout stars.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Friday, April 29, 2016

Dramatists Guild Speaks Out After Drama Desk Fails to Nominate Outstanding Book by Playbill Staff

Why did the Drama Desk Awards eliminate the category?

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:36PM

BroadwayCon Gold Passes Nearly Sold Out by Playbill Staff

The star-packed event returns in 2017 to the Javits Center with a lineup of Broadway’s brightest stars.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:37AM

PS Classics to Release The Theory of Relativity Album by Playbill Staff

It’s the latest show from the songwriters of Broadway’s The Story of My Life.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:59AM

Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Watch Jane Krakowski Sing Ode to Times Square’s Costumed Characters by Playbill Staff

The She Loves Me star appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to pay a tongue-in-cheek tribute to the world’s “unsung heroes.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:45AM

Tuesday, April 26, 2016

Critics Review New Broadway Musical Tuck Everlasting by Playbill Staff

Tony-winning veteran Casey Nicholaw helms the Broadway debut of songwriting team Chris Miller and Nathan Tysen. Reviews are in.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:45PM

Hamilton Wins Easter Bonnet Competition; Runners-Up Announced by Playbill Staff

The 30th annual event brought in over $5 million for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:40PM

Exclusive Music Video: Original Jersey Boys Star Sings “Being Alive” by Playbill Staff

The Sondheim classic is among a collection of favorite showtunes from Michael Longoria’s upcoming album, Brick By Brick.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:17PM

Monday, April 25, 2016

Critics Review Jesse Tyler Ferguson in Fully Committed On Broadway by Playbill Staff

Jesse Tyler Ferguson plays more than 40 characters in the one-man comedy. Here’s what critics are saying.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:16PM

Saturday, April 23, 2016

World Marks 400th Anniversary of William Shakespeare's Passing by Playbill Staff

Watch some of the top Bard performances of recent years.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:32AM

Friday, April 22, 2016

J.K. Rowling Reveals First Look at Harry Potter and the Cursed Child by Playbill Staff

The best-selling author gives fans a sneak peek at the new stage show currently in rehearsals for its London premiere.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:59PM

Tuesday, April 19, 2016

Broadway-Bound Productions Lead IRNE Awards by Playbill Staff

The annual awards are given for theatre in New England.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:27PM

Monday, April 18, 2016

Emmy Winner Doris Roberts, Star of Everybody Loves Raymond, Dead at 90 by Playbill Staff

Doris Roberts enjoyed a 20-year stage career on Broadway before she became a fixture in film and television.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:32PM

Saturday, April 16, 2016

A Photo and Video Celebration of Kelli O’Hara by Playbill Staff

The Tony Award-winning actress celebrates her birthday April 16.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Friday, April 15, 2016

Jessie Mueller, Waitress, Great Comet Earn Norton Award Nominations by Playbill Staff

Awards will be presented in May.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:55PM

Why This High School Decided to Take Flight With Mary Poppins by Playbill Staff

One North Carolina high school is taking flight with the Disney classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:21PM

Exclusive Listen! Aaron Tveit Sings from New Musical An American Victory by Playbill Staff

Aaron Tveit, Ramin Karimloo and Ashley Brown give voice to the musical on a new studio cast recording.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:28AM

Thursday, April 14, 2016

Cirque du Soleil’s Paramour Sets Digital Lottery by Playbill Staff

The new musical arrives on Broadway April 16 at the Lyric Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:58PM

Stars and Writers Line Up for Tonight's Sh-K-Boom/Ghostlight Records Concert by Playbill Staff

The musical theatre record label celebrates its “Sweet 16” with a special concert featuring stars and songwriters from the stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Wednesday, April 13, 2016

Ariana DeBose, Matt Shingledecker, Sharon Washington Set for Revenge Thriller Film by Playbill Staff

Stars of Hamilton, The Scottsboro Boys and Wicked have signed on for Seaside.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:12PM

Monday, April 11, 2016

BroadwayCon 2017 Lines Up Laura Benanti, Pasek & Paul – Tickets On Sale Today! by Playbill Staff

The star-packed weekend returns in 2017 to the Javits Center with expanded programming and entertainment.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:05AM

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