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Thursday, February 13, 2020

Exclusive: Broadway's New West Side Story Releases Statement Regarding Casting Controversy by Playbill Staff

The new revival has come under fire for casting New York City Ballet performer Amar Ramasar.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:09PM

Broadway's New West Side Story Releases Statement Regarding Casting Controversy by Playbill Staff

The new revival has come under fire for casting New York City Ballet performer Amar Ramasar.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:09PM

Full Cast Set for Broadway's Mrs. Doubtfire Musical by Playbill Staff

Tony nominee Rob McClure will play Daniel Hillard (turned Euphegenia Doubtfire), reprising his role from the world premiere.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:17PM
Tuesday, February 11, 2020

Looking for Regional Gigs? Evita, The Sound of Music, Walt Disney World, and More Are Casting by Playbill Staff

Find your next Equity job with this selection of upcoming calls for Broadway and shows around the country.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:50PM

Broadway's SIX Will Offer 60 Tickets Via Lottery and Rush During Previews by Playbill Staff

The musical, having already amassed an avid following, begins in New York February 13.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:41PM

Submissions Now Open for ASCAP Foundation's Musical Theatre Workshops With Stephen Schwartz in Los Angeles and New York by Playbill Staff

The Oscar-winning composer will lead the developmental programs for composers and lyricists.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Read What Critics Had to Say About New Musical Darling Grenadine by Playbill Staff

Daniel Zaitchik's musical opened Off-Broadway as part of Roundabout Theatre Company's Underground programming February 10.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:15AM
Monday, February 10, 2020

Roundabout Honored at 17th Annual Champions of Diversity Awards Breakfast by Playbill Staff

The company was recognized by the New York Urban League for its commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:26PM

Look Back at More than 70 Years of Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman on Broadway by Playbill Staff

The Tony Award-winning production debuted at the Morosco Theatre February 10, 1949.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:15AM

Check Out Photos of the Ensemblist’s Black History Month Tribute by Playbill Staff

The popular platform honored performers from Hamilton, Ain’t Too Proud, and more who are making their Broadway debuts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:34AM

Watch Idina Menzel and 9 Fellow Elsas Sing Frozen 2's 'Into the Unknown' at the Oscars by Playbill Staff

The number by Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez was up for Best Original Song at the 92nd annual ceremony.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:19AM
Friday, February 7, 2020

How to Watch Tony Winner Michael Crawford in the Cy Coleman Musical Barnum by Playbill Staff

The Phantom of the Opera star played the world's greatest showman in the London production of the hit Broadway musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:43PM

Read the Reviews for Death of England, Starring Rafe Spall by Playbill Staff

The production opened at London's National Theatre February 6.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:22AM

Play It Again: Old Show Queens Digs Deep Into Classic Cast Albums in Episode 9 by Playbill Staff

Gary Grunas and Billy Rosenfield recall some of the albums Rosenfield helped preserve—likely including many of your favorites!

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM
Wednesday, February 5, 2020

Read Reviews for the Off-Broadway Premiere of Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice by Playbill Staff

The new musical, with music and lyrics by Duncan Sheik, lyrics by Amanda Green, and a book by Jonathan Marc Sherman, opened February 4.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:57AM
Monday, February 3, 2020

From Nathan Detroit to Gary: Celebrating Nathan Lane on His Birthday by Playbill Staff

In honor of the prolific stage star's February 3 birthday, take a look back at his storied career.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM
Friday, January 31, 2020

Jagged Little Pill Star Elizabeth Stanley Is Engaged by Playbill Staff

The Broadway veteran announced the news on Instagram.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:26PM

Protests Form Outside Broadway's New West Side Story by Playbill Staff

The new revival has come under fire for casting New York City Ballet performer Amar Ramasar.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:14PM

Read Reviews for BAM's Medea, Starring Rose Byrne and Bobby Cannavale by Playbill Staff

Australian writer-director Simon Stone offers a contemporary take on the classic Euripides tragedy, now playing in the Harvey Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:13AM

Old Show Queens Gary Gunas and Billy Rosenfield Reminisce About Judy Garland, Carol Channing, Barbra Streisand, and More by Playbill Staff

From Judy at the Palace to Channing in Lorelei, these Broadway insiders saw (and heard) it all.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:44AM
Thursday, January 30, 2020

Read Reviews for Charles Busch’s The Confession of Lily Dare at Cherry Lane by Playbill Staff

The comic melodrama, a celebration of 1930s pre-code cinema, opened January 29 in a production from Primary Stages.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM
Monday, January 27, 2020

Check Out Rehearsal Footage From The Prince of Egypt Musical by Playbill Staff

Previews begin February 5 at the Old Dominion Theatre in London’s West End.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:59AM
Sunday, January 26, 2020

A Look at All the Masked Men and Christines in Phantom on Broadway by Playbill Staff

The history-making musical celebrates its 32nd anniversary on Broadway January 26.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:00AM
Friday, January 24, 2020

Old Show Queens Gary Gunas and Billy Rosenfield Reminisce About Stephen Sondheim by Playbill Staff

From the original Broadway production of Merrily We Roll Along to the premiere cast recording of Assassins, these Broadway insiders saw (and heard) it all.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM
Thursday, January 23, 2020

Read Reviews for Grand Horizons on Broadway by Playbill Staff

The new Bess Wohl play, directed by Leigh Silverman, opens at The Hayes January 23.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:46PM
Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Kate Baldwin Heads to Feinstein's at the Nikko in San Francisco by Playbill Staff

The Tony nominee will play the cabaret hotspot before boarding Playbill Travel's Broadway in the Great Northwest cruise this spring.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:23PM
Tuesday, January 21, 2020

Read Reviews for A Soldier’s Play on Broadway by Playbill Staff

Kenny Leon directs Charles Fuller's Pulitzer Prize-winning drama at the American Airlines theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:44PM

Harry Townsend's Last Stand, Starring Craig Bierko and Len Cariou, Extends Off-Broadway by Playbill Staff

The George Eastman play opened at New York City Center Stage II in December.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM

The Public's Under the Radar Festival Cancels Josh Fox Show by Playbill Staff

The Truth Has Changed, a show about misinformation and climate justice, was canceled following allegations of misconduct from both parties.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:46AM

Read Reviews for the New Off-Broadway Musical Emojiland by Playbill Staff

See what critics think of the musical comedy, starring Ann Harada, George Abud, Lesli Margherita, Lucas Steele, and many more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM
Friday, January 17, 2020

Off-Broadway Premiere of Lucas Hnath’s Dana H. Sets New Dates by Playbill Staff

The Vineyard Theatre production is directed by Les Waters.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:59AM

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