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Friday, July 8, 2022

As Aladdin, Michael Maliakel Brings His Real Self to the Fictional Agrabah by Talaura Harms

The Indian American actor chats about why representation really matters.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:18AM

Thursday, July 7, 2022

Disney's Winnie the Pooh Stage Musical Will Present a Sensory-Friendly Performance and Nostalgia Nights by Talaura Harms

The Off-Broadway family-friendly show has also partnered with several New York City sweets shops to offer Pooh-inspired treats.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:33PM

Friday, July 1, 2022

A Strange Loop's Rainbow Squad (Vicki Whooper, Erin Gioia Albrecht, and Cherie B. Tay) and Their Big, Queer Weekend by Talaura Harms

From the mainstage at Playbill's Pride Festival in Times Square to their own onstage parade, the Tony-winning musical's all-queer stage management team came out from behind-the-scenes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:37PM

Thursday, June 30, 2022

A Black, Queer Playwright's Roundtable With Michael R. Jackson, James Ijames, Mansa Ra, and Donja R. Love by Talaura Harms

Four barrier-breaking theatremakers chat about identity, expectations, and their place in the industry.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM

Eduardo Ramos Shares His Disposable Camera Snaps From Take Me Out's Closing and Tony Weekend by Talaura Harms

Take a look at photos from the celebratory weekend taken by the cast member backstage, from the wings, and on stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:18PM

Broadway's The Minutes Will Require Audience Masking Through Remainder of Run by Talaura Harms

The Steppenwolf production, now playing at Studio 54, is set to close July 24.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM

Tuesday, June 28, 2022

Watch Kennedy Caughell Call Out 'To My Angels' in New Video From SuperYou Musical by Talaura Harms

Lourds Lane's superhero rock musical will play two concerts at Carnegie Hall's Zankel Hall in July.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

Sunday, June 26, 2022

Dave Harris' Exception to the Rule Completes Off-Broadway Run June 26 by Talaura Harms

Miranda Haymon directs the Roundabout Underground production about six students stuck in detention.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM

Saturday, June 25, 2022

James Vincent Meredith Joins Broadway Cast of The Minutes June 25 by Talaura Harms

The actor replaces K. Todd Freeman for the final four weeks of the Tracy Letts play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM

Thursday, June 23, 2022

James Vincent Meredith Joins Broadway Cast of The Minutes by Talaura Harms

The actor will replace K. Todd Freeman for the final four weeks of the Tracy Letts play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM

Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Watch Alan Cumming Appear as Brandon Lee in the Documentary...About Brandon Lee by Talaura Harms

"The subject of this documentary refused to be filmed," states the trailer for My Old School.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM

Tuesday, June 21, 2022

Senator Elizabeth Warren Visits 1776 at American Repertory Theater by Talaura Harms

"This is how we build our future," said Warren about the importance of art in our democracy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

Sunday, June 19, 2022

Celebrate Father's Day With Some of Broadway's Newest Dads (and Their Best Jokes) by Talaura Harms

Jordan Fisher, Michael Maliakel, Mark Evans and Justin Mortelliti, and more share thoughts on being a new parent.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:33PM

Saturday, June 18, 2022

Martin McDonagh’s Hangmen Concludes Broadway Engagement June 18 by Talaura Harms

The Tony-nominated and Olivier-winning dark comedy starred Alfie Allen and David Threlfall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:03AM

Winnie the Pooh: The New Musical Stage Adaptation Returns Off-Broadway June 18 by Talaura Harms

The show features life-size puppetry and music by The Sherman Brothers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:03AM

Friday, June 17, 2022

Off-Broadway's Winnie the Pooh Will Tour, Too by Talaura Harms

The musical stage adaptation will set off on a U.S. tour this fall following the summer engagement in New York City.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:03PM

Thursday, June 16, 2022

SIX Alternate Mallory Maedke Was Burning Dinner When She Found Out She Would Fill In at the Tonys by Talaura Harms

With a last-minute COVID diagnosis for Abby Mueller, Maedke stepped in to perform at Broadway's biggest night.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM

Wednesday, June 15, 2022

Bugs and Daffy Will Take Broadway Bows in Animated Film Bye Bye Bunny: A Looney Tunes Musical by Talaura Harms

Tony- and Pulitzer-winning composer Tom Kitt has signed on to the new feature from Warner Bros. Animation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:24PM

Tuesday, June 14, 2022

Anna Deavere Smith and Zadie Smith Works Added to American Repertory Theater's 2022–2023 Season by Talaura Harms

Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992 and The Wife of Willesden will join Life of Pi for the upcoming season at the Cambridge, Massachusetts, theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:07PM

Off-Broadway's Jane Anger Starring Michael Urie Streams June 14 by Talaura Harms

The spring run of Talene Monahon's "Jacobean feminist revenge comedy" was filmed at the New Ohio Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM

Broadway's Shoshana Bean Shows Up As Herself by Talaura Harms

The 2022 Tony nominee plays Billy Crystal’s daughter in Mr. Saturday Night with no cape or 11 o’clock number.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Monday, June 13, 2022

Company and The Lehman Trilogy Led Tony Night, But No Show Swept the Awards by Talaura Harms

With several shows winning one or two trophies, "Broadway's Biggest Night" didn't have a biggest winner this year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:24PM

Friday, June 10, 2022

Mr. Saturday Night Original Broadway Cast Recording Releases June 10 by Talaura Harms

Watch a recording session video featuring Tony nominee Shoshana Bean performing from the Tony-nominated Jason Robert Brown and Amanda Green score.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:06PM

How to Watch the 75th Annual Tony Awards by Talaura Harms

From the U.S. Paramount+ broadcast to international viewings and New York City watch parties, we've got all the details for tuning in to Broadway's biggest night.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM

Thursday, June 9, 2022

How Do the 2022 Tony-Nominated Choreographers Use Dance as Storytelling? by Talaura Harms

Camille A. Brown, Warren Carlyle, Carrie-Anne Ingrouille, and Christopher Wheeldon talk about the styles of dance they used to create this season's recognized works.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:42PM

Wednesday, June 8, 2022

Off-Broadway's Jane Anger Starring Michael Urie Gets Another Life With 2-Week Stream by Talaura Harms

The spring run of Talene Monahon's "Jacobean feminist revenge comedy" was filmed at the New Ohio Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:48AM

Tuesday, June 7, 2022

The Cast of Schmigadoon! Shares the Musicals That Made Them Fall in Love With Musicals by Talaura Harms

Cecily Strong, Kristin Chenoweth, Dove Cameron, and more tell about their childhood musical memories and some dream roles.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:54PM

Sesame Street: The Musical Will (Come and) Play Off-Broadway This Fall by Talaura Harms

The world premiere musical will feature beloved puppets and songs from the television series as well as Broadway guests and new songs from Broadway songwriters.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:08PM

Monday, June 6, 2022