Saturday, December 20, 2025

What to Do in New York City Over the Holidays by Bryan Campione

Darren Criss, James Monroe Iglehart, and other Broadway stars share their holiday favorites.

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Friday, December 19, 2025

Watch the 1st Trailer for Hamlet, Starring Riz Ahmed by Logan Culwell-Block

The new take on the Shakespearean tragedy focuses on a British South Asian family in modern-day London.

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Meet the Cast of Elevator Repair Service's Ulysses by Logan Culwell-Block

Off-Broadway's Public Theater is presenting the new take on the James Joyce work as part of the 2026 Under the Radar Festival.

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Check Out Photos of Real Housewives of Atlanta's Kandi Burruss, Teal Wicks, More in & Juliet on Broadway by Andrew Gans

The international hit jukebox musical continues at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre.

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Photos: Comedy Stars Walk the Red Carpet to Welcome All Out to Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

Jon Stewart, Gracie Lawrence, and more star in the new Simon Rich compendium at the Nederlander Theatre.

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Ari’el Stachel Will Explore His Yemeni Jewish Heritage Onboard Seth Rudetsky’s Broadway Cruise to Iceland by Bryan Campione

From exploring icebergs to hanging out with fans, this Tony winner is looking forward to his first cruise.

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Photos: Go Backstage at Beetlejuice on Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block, Margaret Hall

Michael Kushner's Dressing Room Project has captured more actors' pre-show rituals.

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Get a 1st Look at Grammy-Winning Gospel Icon Yolanda Adams in Hell's Kitchen on Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

The Alicia Keys musical continues at the Shubert Theatre.

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Student Thespians: Playbill Wants You to Be Our Next On-the-Scene Correspondent by Logan Culwell-Block

A new scholarship will send three young writers to the 2026 International Thespian Festival to work directly with Playbill on coverage of the week-long event.

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NSYNC's Joey Fatone Is Set to Hit the Road in & Juliet Tour by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

The pop star will again be singing songs by frequent NSYNC collaborator Max Martin in a limited engagement of the touring production next year.

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Watch Shoshana Bean Perform 'You're Not Alone (Aquarius)' From Signs of Life Concept Album by Andrew Gans

The forthcoming album for the new musical will also feature Vanessa Williams, Damon Daunno, Jinkx Monsoon, Solea Pfeiffer, Jenn Colella, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM

Singer-Songwriter Laufey Wants to Play Claire in Maybe Happy Ending by Margaret Hall

2025 is her "soft launch" into theatre: Carousel inspired her album A Matter of Time, she sang with Lin-Manuel Miranda, and she wants to write a musical.

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Kerry Ellis Will Be Marmee in London's Jo—The Little Women Musical in Concert by Andrew Gans

JoAnn M. Hunter will direct and choreograph the evening at Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

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& Juliet's Teal Wicks on How Stephen Schwartz Has Shaped Her Career by Andrew Gans

The former Elphaba is currently playing Shakespeare's wife Anne on Broadway.

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Watch: Follow Us On a Behind-the-Mirror Tour of the Phantom's Opera in Masquerade by Meg Masseron

We went live on Instagram at Off-Broadway's Opéra Populaire, from Christine's dressing room to the Phantom's lair.

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The Jonathan Larson Project Sets U.K. Premiere by Andrew Gans, Margaret Hall

Conceived by Jennifer Ashley Tepper, the project features more than 20 seldom-heard songs by the Pulitzer and Tony-winning writer.

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What Did Critics Think of Amahl and the Night Visitors Off-Broadway? by Natan Zamansky

The new production of Gian Carlo Menotti's holiday opera opened December 18 at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater.

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Ma-Yi Theater Company and The Public Theater Will Present World Premiere of Jeena Yi's Jesa by Meg Masseron

The play centers on an explosive family gathering where four estranged Korean American sisters reunite to perform a ritual honoring their father's passing.

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Pink Fang Announces New Works and Partnerships by Meg Masseron

The theatre company (formerly Ping Chong and Company) will stage two premieres: Memory Generation and The Table.

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What Do London Reviews Think of Oh, Mary! in the West End? by Meg Masseron, Logan Culwell-Block

Mason Alexander Park leads the Cole Escola comedy at the U.K.'s Trafalgar Theatre.

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Joy Woods and Joshua Bassett Join Off-Broadway Little Shop of Horrors December 19 by Margaret Hall

The duo have moved into the Westside Theatre just in time for the holidays.

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Thursday, December 18, 2025

Learn Classic Michael Jackson Choreography With MJ the Musical's Rich + Tone by Andrew Gans, Jeffrey Vizcaíno

The famed choreographers also spoke about teaching Jackson's dance style to a new generation.

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Kennedy Center Board Votes to Rename Institution Trump-Kennedy Center by Diep Tran

The White House announced the name change, though Congressional approval is required to codify it.

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Photos: Elaine Hendrix, Leigh Silverman, Ruby Cruz, More at the 2025 24 Hour Plays Gala by Logan Culwell-Block, Meg Masseron

Proceeds support The 24 Hour Plays' non-profit activities, including education programming with students from middle school to college.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:54PM

Carnival! Replaces Do I Hear a Waltz? in J2 Spotlight Season Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

The 1961 musical will be part of the company's 2026 season.

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Photos: The Bridges of Madison County Gets a Reunion Concert at Carnegie Hall by Logan Culwell-Block

Kelli O'Hara, Steven Pasquale, Derek Klena, and more from the 2014 Broadway musical revisited the Jason Robert Brown musical for MCC Theater.

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Read Wicked: For Good's Screenplay Ahead of Oscar Season by Margaret Hall

Wicked, injecting a new backstory onto the classic tale The Wizard of Oz, debuted on Broadway in 2003 and continues to be an audience favorite at the Gershwin Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:36PM

Richard Thomas Is Embracing Mark Twain, 'Warts and All' by Margaret Hall

The Emmy winner has assumed the Twain mantle from the late Hal Holbrook, and he's going across the country.

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Meet the Cast of Newsies at Long Island's Argyle Theatre by Logan Culwell-Block

Mason Ballard and Cara Rose DiPietro will lead the company of the Disney musical.

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