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Saturday, March 26, 2022

Playbill Vault's Today in Theatre History: March 26 by Playbill Staff

In 1964, Funny Girl, starring Barbra Streisand, opens on Broadway.

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Friday, March 25, 2022

Playbill Vault's Today in Theatre History: March 25 by Playbill Staff

In 2018, the Broadway revival of Tony Kushner's Angels in America opens.

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022

Celebrating Andrew Lloyd Webber's Birthday in 15 Images by Playbill Staff

Andrew Lloyd Webber, the composer behind such beloved musicals as Phantom of the Opera and Cats, celebrates his birthday March 22.

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Looking Back: 20 Shows Stephen Sondheim Brought to Broadway by Playbill Staff

In honor of what would have been Sondheim's 92nd birthday, Playbill is looking back at the Tony, Oscar, Grammy, and Pulitzer Prize winner's vast body of work.

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Sunday, March 20, 2022

Playbill Vault's Today in Theatre History: March 20 by Playbill Staff

In 2014, Disney's Aladdin opens on Broadway.

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Saturday, March 19, 2022

Playbill Vault's Today in Theatre History: March 19 by Playbill Staff

In 1998, Alan Cumming and Natasha Richardson star in a Broadway revival of Cabaret.

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Thursday, March 17, 2022

Playbill Vault's Today in Theatre History: March 17 by Playbill Staff

In 2005, Monty Python's Spamalot opens on Broadway.

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Wednesday, March 16, 2022

Playbill Vault's Today in Theatre History: March 16 by Playbill Staff

In 1969, the original Broadway production of 1776 opens.

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Tuesday, March 15, 2022

Grosses: Broadway Takes in $22.4 Million by Playbill Staff

Check attendance and gross figures for the industry as a whole, as provided by The Broadway League.

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Playbill Vault's Today in Theatre History: March 15 by Playbill Staff

In 1970, Purlie opens on Broadway starring Melba Moore and Cleavon Little.

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Sunday, March 13, 2022

Playbill Vault's Today in Theatre History: March 13 by Playbill Staff

In 1947, Brigadoon premieres on Broadway.

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Saturday, March 12, 2022

Playbill Vault's Today in Theatre History: March 12 by Playbill Staff

In 2020, Broadway shuts down due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Friday, March 11, 2022

Get a First Look at New Spring Playbill Covers by Playbill Staff

Check out some of the Playbill covers to hit theatres, on Broadway and off, in the coming weeks.

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Playbill Vault's Today in Theatre History: March 11 by Playbill Staff

In 1959, Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun opens on Broadway.

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Upcoming Cast Recordings by Playbill Staff

The show tunes you need from the shows you love!

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Monday, January 3, 2022

Latest COVID Cancellations From Broadway and Beyond, Including Skeleton Crew, Mrs. Doubtfire, The Music Man, More by Playbill Staff

Breakthrough cases continue to disrupt several Broadway shows' schedules, as well as Off-Broadway and Classic Arts offerings around town.

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From Wicked to Aladdin: Look Back at Telly Leung's Theatre Highlights by Playbill Staff

The actor celebrates his birthday January 3.

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Saturday, January 1, 2022

40 Songs of Hope to Start Your New Year by Playbill Staff

Begin your 2022 with a boost from Broadway and beyond.

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Thursday, December 30, 2021

Latest COVID Cancellations From Broadway and Beyond, Including Clyde's, Come From Away, Moulin Rouge!, More by Playbill Staff

Breakthrough cases continue to disrupt several Broadway shows' schedules, as well as Off-Broadway and Classic Arts offerings around town.

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Latest COVID Cancellations From Broadway and Beyond, Including Come From Away, Moulin Rouge!, The Music Man by Playbill Staff

Breakthrough cases continue to disrupt several Broadway shows' schedules, as well as Off-Broadway and Classic Arts offerings around town.

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Tuesday, December 28, 2021

New COVID Cancellations From Broadway and Beyond, Including The Music Man, Hadestown by Playbill Staff

Hugh Jackman announced that he himself has contracted the virus and will be out of The Music Man through January 6.

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Monday, December 27, 2021

New COVID Cancellations From Broadway and Beyond, Including Six, and More by Playbill Staff

Breakthrough cases continue to disrupt several Broadway shows' holiday schedules, as well as Off-Broadway and Classic Arts offerings around town.

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16 Musicals That Opened Cold on Broadway by Playbill Staff

All of these shows opened without previous tryouts before debuting on the Main Stem.

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Sunday, December 26, 2021

New COVID Cancellations From Broadway and Beyond, Including Company, The Music Man, More by Playbill Staff

Breakthrough cases continue to disrupt several Broadway shows' holiday schedules, as well as Off-Broadway and Classic Arts offerings around town.

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Friday, December 24, 2021

New COVID Cancellations From Broadway and Beyond, Including The Music Man, Flying Over Sunset, More by Playbill Staff

Breakthrough cases continue to disrupt several Broadway shows' holiday schedules, as well as Off-Broadway and Classic Arts offerings around town.

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Celebrate Ricky Martin With a Look Back at His Performance in Evita by Playbill Staff

The music superstar, who celebrates his birthday December 24, starred as Che in the musical's 2012 Broadway revival.

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Thursday, December 23, 2021

New COVID Cancellations From Broadway and Beyond, Including Moulin Rouge!, Waitress, More by Playbill Staff

Breakthrough cases continue to disrupt several Broadway shows' holiday schedules, as well as Off-Broadway and Classic Arts offerings around town.

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Wednesday, December 22, 2021

New COVID Cancellations From Broadway and Beyond, Including David Byrne's American Utopia, Come From Away, More by Playbill Staff

Breakthrough cases continue to disrupt several Broadway shows' holiday schedules, as well as Off-Broadway and Classic Arts offerings around town.

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New COVID Cancellations From Broadway and Beyond, Including Assassins, Come From Away, More by Playbill Staff

Breakthrough cases continue to disrupt several Broadway shows' holiday schedules, as well as Off-Broadway and Classic Arts offerings around town.

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New COVID Cancellations From Broadway and Beyond, Including Assassins, Flying Over Sunset, More by Playbill Staff

Breakthrough cases continue to disrupt several Broadway shows' holiday schedules, as well as Off-Broadway and Classic Arts offerings around town.

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