Shawn Hann Named 2026 Stephen Schwartz Musical Theatre Teacher of the Year by Logan Culwell-Block

Hann is director of theatre at Colorado's Denver School of the Arts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:24pm on July 6, 2026☆⚑

Watch Kelli O'Hara, Adrienne Warren, Richard Thomas, More in Complete America Made in Virginia PBS Special by Andrew Gans

The recent broadcast blends live performance, music, historic interpretation, and large-scale visual spectacle.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:03pm on July 6, 2026☆⚑

Actor Ebony Blake Has Died at 43 by Margaret Hall

Ms. Blake starred as Hermione in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway and on tour.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:02pm on July 6, 2026☆⚑

See Sherie Rene Scott Time Warp Back to Broadway in The Rocky Horror Show by Margaret Hall

The Broadway favorite has succeeded Juliette Lewis as Magenta and the Usherette in the hit revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:21pm on July 6, 2026☆⚑

New Musical The House I Live In: Josh White’s America To Play South Carolina New Play Festival by Margaret Hall

White was a pioneer of the civil rights movement before the House Un-American Activities Committee tried to silence him.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:52am on July 6, 2026☆⚑

Mariska Hargitay Will Bring Her Every Brilliant Thing to California by Logan Culwell-Block

The two-performance benefit will support TheatreWorks Silicon Valley and the Joyful Heart Foundation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:45am on July 6, 2026☆⚑

Watch Idina Menzel, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Adam Lambert Belt Out the National Anthem by Andrew Gans

Three leading artists recently performed "The Star-Spangled Banner."

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42am on July 6, 2026☆⚑

Tony Yazbeck, Ben Jacoby, Alysha Umphress, More Cast in City of Angels at Ogunquit Playhouse by Andrew Gans

Hunter Foster will direct the Tony-winning musical by Larry Gelbart, Cy Coleman, and David Zippel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:52am on July 6, 2026☆⚑

Video: Watch Just in Time Perform at U.S. Capitol in PBS Concert A Capitol Fourth by Andrew Gans, Gabby Macogay

The Independence Day event took place a day early this year, July 3.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:25am on July 6, 2026☆⚑

At Over 3 Hours and Spanning 18 Years, Jonathan Spector’s Birthright Is a Modern Jewish Epic by Diep Tran

In the Tony-winning playwright’s newest play, the personal is political.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:08am on July 6, 2026☆⚑

Video: Watch Matt Doyle Lead 'Put On Your Sunday Clothes' in Hello, Dolly! at the Ogunquit Playhouse by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-block

Beth Leavel stars in the Jerry Herman musical at the Maine theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:43am on July 6, 2026☆⚑

Jack Roden Replaces Casey Likes in Muny Newsies; Cast Complete by Andrew Gans

Denis Jones is directing a cast that also includes Michael Park, Anastacia McCleskey, and Kayla Pecchioni.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:29am on July 6, 2026☆⚑

Lincoln Portrait, Sylvia, and More: What's Happening in Classic Arts This Week by Natan Zamansky

Find out what’s happening in the opera, concert, and dance scene in NYC.

SOURCE: Playbill at 8:59am on July 6, 2026☆⚑

Hi, Gay! Meg Stalter Is on Broadway in Oh, Mary! Beginning July 6 by Logan Culwell-Block

Ryo Kamibayashi and Barrett Foa join the Cole Escola play alongside the Hacks favorite.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on July 6, 2026☆⚑

See Leslie Odom Jr. Make His West End Debut in Hamilton by Meg Masseron, Andrew Gans

Odom Jr.'s first entrance onstage as Aaron Burr at the Victoria Palace Theatre was met with thunderous applause.

SOURCE: Playbill at 6:21pm on July 4, 2026☆⚑

Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody Cancels Weekend Performances July 3 - 5 by Meg Masseron, Andrew Gans

Due to issues with the theatre's cooling system, Dylan MarcAurele's parody of the streaming series will resume performances Tuesday.

SOURCE: Playbill at 5:55pm on July 3, 2026☆⚑

Watch: Zachary Noah Piser Is in Put-In Rehearsal for Maybe Happy Ending in Episode 2 of Meet the Models Docuseries by Meg Masseron

The Tony-winning musical welcomed Piser to the cast alongside understudies Savy Jackson and Cathy Ang last month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:29pm on July 3, 2026☆⚑

Sam Gravitte Shares Sound Advice From His Actor Parents, College Advisor, and Michael Urie by Andrew Gans

The former Wicked actor currently stars in the new Off-Broadway musical A Walk on the Moon.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:00am on July 3, 2026☆⚑

Leslie Odom Jr. Makes West End Debut in Hamilton Starting July 3 by Andrew Gans

The stage and screen star is reprising his Tony-winning role of Aaron Burr in the Lin-Manuel Miranda musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on July 3, 2026☆⚑

Quiz: Name That Patriotic Showtune by Andrew Gans, Meredith Taylor Ammons

Trying to guess the Broadway show via song lyrics might just have you singing along.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on July 3, 2026☆⚑

Photos: Meg Stalter Readies to Swear In at Oh, Mary! on Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

The Hacks star is in the rehearsal room for her upcoming Broadway debut.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:21pm on July 2, 2026☆⚑

Go Behind the Scenes of Hadestown: The Musical Filming in New Featurette by Andrew Gans

The London stage capture features Reeve Carney, André De Shields, Amber Gray, Eva Noblezada, and Patrick Page.

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:37pm on July 2, 2026☆⚑

Video: See Lauren 'Lolo' Pritchard Perform 'We Are Young' from Music City Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

The immersive staging invites audiences to step inside a country bar where music, storytelling, and nightlife collide.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:26pm on July 2, 2026☆⚑

Video: Watch Paulo Szot Revisit 'Some Enchanted Evening' for Muny South Pacific by Andrew Gans

William Carlos Angulo will direct the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic for the St. Louis venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:14pm on July 2, 2026☆⚑

Photos: Spelling Bee Says H-E-L-L-O to Laura Marano and Fernell Hogan by Logan Culwell-Block

The revival of the cult-favorite musical continues its run at New World Stages.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:31am on July 2, 2026☆⚑