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Monday, September 22, 2025

Reviews: What Did Critics Think of The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay at the Metropolitan Opera?

by Natan Zamansky

Mason Bates' new opera, directed by Bartlett Sher, opened the company's 2025-26 season September 21.

Turandot, BalletX, 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 this week.

Thursday, September 18, 2025

10 'So Much Better' Legally Blonde PLAYBILLDER Covers

by Natan Zamansky

See how schools across the country have designed this always-fashionable musical.

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Sandra Oh to Perform in Metropolitan Opera's La Fille du Régiment

by Natan Zamansky

The Emmy winner will play the speaking role of the Duchess of Krakenthorp in Donizetti's comic opera.

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Fellow Travelers Opera to Embark on National Tour

by Natan Zamansky

Based on Thomas Mallon's novel about gay federal workers, Fellow Travelers had previously been adapted into a miniseries starring Jonathan Bailey.

Monday, September 15, 2025

At the Ballet: What's Happening in Classic Arts This Week

by Natan Zamansky

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

Thursday, September 11, 2025

Korngold Operetta The Silent Serenade to Make U.S. Premiere After 80 Years

by Natan Zamansky

Originally written for Broadway in 1946, the work by the acclaimed film composer will be presented as part of Mannes Opera's 2025-2026 season.

Monday, September 8, 2025

New York Profiles: What’s Happening in Classic Arts This Week

by Natan Zamansky

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

Thursday, September 4, 2025

See Broadway Stars' High School Playbills

by Natan Zamansky

Yesterday's theatre kids are today's Tony nominees. See Joy Woods, Fina Strazza, and more as they appeared in their high school Playbills.

Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Pete Townshend's Quadrophenia, A Rock Ballet to Play New York City Center

by Natan Zamansky

Rob Ashford directs and Paul Roberts choreographs the dance work based on the 1973 album.

How to Get Discounted Broadway Tickets as a Student

by Natan Zamansky

See what shows on and off-Broadway offer student discounts and rush policies.

Monday, September 1, 2025

Carmen, Galas, 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 this week.

Friday, August 29, 2025

Gustavo Dudamel to Open the New York Philharmonic's 2025-2026 Season

by Natan Zamansky

The orchestra's new music and artistic director designate will lead six weeks of programs throughout the season.

Thursday, August 28, 2025

Holmes, Harvey, and More Creative PLAYBILLDER Covers From Around the Country

by Natan Zamansky

When you make a Playbill with PLAYBILLDER, you can also design your own covers.

Thursday, August 21, 2025

10 Creative Twelfth Night PLAYBILLDER Covers

by Natan Zamansky

Say what you will, each of these school and community theatre Playbill covers is the nonpareil of beauty.

Monday, August 18, 2025

Bernstein, Beethoven, and Butterflies: What's Happening in Classic Arts This Week

by Natan Zamansky

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

Thursday, August 14, 2025

10 Creative Mamma Mia! PLAYBILLDER Covers

by Natan Zamansky

PLAYBILLDER welcomes the ABBA musical back to Broadway with a look at how schools and community theatres have reimagined the show.

Monday, August 11, 2025

Tiler Peck Dances Jerome Robbins: What's Happening in Classic Arts This Week

by Natan Zamansky

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

Thursday, August 7, 2025

'What a Lovely Day for a Wedding': 10 Weddings That Used PLAYBILLDER Programs

by Natan Zamansky

Playbill programs aren't just for the theatre! See how these couples have made Playbill part of their special day.

Monday, August 4, 2025

Orpheus by Offenbach: What's Happening in Classic Arts This Week

by Natan Zamansky

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

Thursday, July 31, 2025

10 Curious Alice in Wonderland PLAYBILLDER Covers

by Natan Zamansky

See how schools and community theatres have reimagined Lewis Carroll's classic children's book.

Monday, July 28, 2025

Beethoven, Boxing, and BAAND: What's Happening in Classic Arts This Week

by Natan Zamansky

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

Friday, July 25, 2025

Forbear! Theatre's Fantasy-Inspired Mikado to Play New York

by Natan Zamansky

The London-based company has reimagined Gilbert and Sullivan's opera through the lens of works such as Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones, and Terry Pratchett's Discworld.

Thursday, July 24, 2025

10 Enchanting Cinderella PLAYBILLDER Covers

by Natan Zamansky

Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella has appeared in many guises—and with many creative cover designs!

Monday, July 21, 2025

Sleepwalking in Switzerland: What's Happening in Classic Arts This Week

by Natan Zamansky

Find out what's happening in the opera, concert, and dance scene this week.

Thursday, July 17, 2025

My Fair Lady, Freaky Friday, and More Creative PLAYBILLDER Covers From Around the Country

by Natan Zamansky

When you make a Playbill with PLAYBILLDER, you can also design your own covers.

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Spanish Harlem Orchestra, Brooklyn Youth Chorus, More to Join New York Philharmonic in 2025-26 Season

by Natan Zamansky

The New York Philharmonic has announced some updates and additions to its upcoming season.

Monday, July 14, 2025

Lar Lubovitch's Othello, Agnes de Mille's Rodeo, More in American Ballet Theatre's 2025-2026 Season

by Natan Zamansky

The company has announced its fall and spring seasons at the David H. Koch Theater.

Tchaikovsky, Mascagni, 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 this week.

Thursday, July 10, 2025

10 Bewitching Crucible PLAYBILLDER Covers

by Natan Zamansky

See how these high schools reimagined Arthur Miller's classic play.

Monday, July 7, 2025

Sylvia's Wrath: What’s Happening in Classic Arts This Week

by Natan Zamansky

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

Thursday, July 3, 2025

1776, In the Heights, and More Americana-Themed PLAYBILLDER Covers for July 4th

by Natan Zamansky

Fireworks can't compare with these creative cover designs!

Monday, June 30, 2025

Exit, Pursued by a Dancing Bear: What’s Happening in Classic Arts This Week

by Natan Zamansky

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

Thursday, June 26, 2025

The Most-Produced School Shows of 2024-25 (According to PLAYBILLDER)

by Natan Zamansky

Here are the youth shows that proved most popular with Playbill’s program-building service.

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Met Opera to Host Free Outdoor Screenings of Leonard Bernstein Film Maestro, Verdi's Aida, Jeanine Tesori's Grounded, More

by Natan Zamansky

The opera's Summer HD Festival runs August 22–September 1 at Lincoln Center Plaza.

Carnegie Hall+ Will Present Free Screening of Carmen in Bryant Park

by Natan Zamansky

The production from the Arena di Verona stars mezzo-soprano Elīna Garanča.

Monday, June 23, 2025

10 Joyful PLAYBILLDER Covers for Pride

by Natan Zamansky

Celebrate Pride Month with artwork from these queer-themed shows.

Giselle, The Tin Angel, 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 this week.

Thursday, June 12, 2025

10 Creative PLAYBILLDER Covers for Tony Award-Winning Best Musicals

by Natan Zamansky

See how school and community theatres around the country have designed covers for these iconic musicals.

Monday, June 9, 2025

Misty Copeland to Retire from American Ballet Theatre

by Natan Zamansky

The outgoing Principal Dancer will be celebrated at ABT's Fall Gala in October.

Swan Lake, Star Wars, and Strauss: What’s Happening in Classic Arts This Week

by Natan Zamansky

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

Thursday, June 5, 2025

10 Creative PLAYBILLDER Covers for Tony Award-Winning Best Plays

by Natan Zamansky

See how school and community theatres around the country have designed covers for these iconic plays.

Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Hear Erin Morley Sing an Excerpt From The Mothers of Kherson

by Natan Zamansky

The Met Opera commission follows Ukrainian mothers as they travel to rescue their children from a Russian camp in Crimea.

Monday, June 2, 2025

New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players to present H.M.S. Pinafore, Utopia Limited, More in 2025-2026 Season

by Natan Zamansky

The company's 51st season marks the company's first under incoming Artistic Director James Mills.

Guntram, Zemlinskys Zimmer, and More: What’s Happening in Classic Arts This Week

by Natan Zamansky

Stay up to date with the best of dance, opera, concert music, and more in NYC.

Thursday, May 29, 2025

As You Like It, Into The Woods, and More Creative PLAYBILLDER Covers From Around the Country

by Natan Zamansky

When you make a Playbill with PLAYBILLDER, you can also design your own covers.

Monday, May 26, 2025

Midsummer in Ballet, Antony in Opera: What’s Happening in Classic Arts This Week

by Natan Zamansky

Stay up to date with the best of dance, opera, concert music, and more in NYC.

Thursday, May 22, 2025

Persephone, Sweeney Todd, and More Creative PLAYBILLDER Covers From Around the Country

by Natan Zamansky

When you make a Playbill with PLAYBILLDER, you can also design your own covers.

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

New York City Center Announces 2025-26 Dance Lineup

by Natan Zamansky

The Paris Opera Ballet, Dutch National Ballet, and more will appear at the historic New York venue.

Monday, May 19, 2025

‘Sing Hearts and Diamonds, Spades, and Clubs!’: What’s Happening in Classic Arts This Week

by Natan Zamansky

Stay up to date with the best of dance, opera, concert music, and more in NYC.

Thursday, May 15, 2025

10 'Astonishing' Little Women PLAYBILLDER Covers

by Natan Zamansky

See how 10 "Little Raphaels" represented their school and community productions of Little Women.

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

What Did Reviews Say About Antony and Cleopatra at The Met?

by Natan Zamansky

John Adams' adaptation of Shakespeare's play opened May 12.

Monday, May 12, 2025

Antony and Cleopatra and Figaro and Faust: What’s Happening in Classic Arts This Week

by Natan Zamansky

Stay up to date with the best of dance, opera, concert music, and more in NYC.

Friday, May 9, 2025

Sylvia, Matilda, and More Creative PLAYBILLDER Covers From Around the Country

by Natan Zamansky

When you make a Playbill with PLAYBILLDER, you can also design your own covers.

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Antony and Cleopatra at the Met

by Natan Zamansky

The latest opera by John Adams opens May 12.

Monday, May 5, 2025

Lynn Nottage, Ruby Aiyo Gerber, Ricky Ian Gordon Opera This House Will Premiere at Opera Theatre of Saint Louis

by Natan Zamansky

The world premiere opera, based on a play by Gerber, is the second opera by Nottage and Gordon.

Waltzes and Williams: What’s Happening in Classic Arts This Week

by Natan Zamansky

Stay up to date with the best of dance, opera, concert music, and more in NYC.

Friday, May 2, 2025

Fall 'A Little Bit In Love' With These Creative Comden and Green PLAYBILLDER Covers

by Natan Zamansky

In honor of Betty Comden's birthday, take a look at these school and community productions of her musicals.

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

What Did Reviews Say About Salome at The Met?

by Natan Zamansky

Claus Guth's new production of Richard Strauss' opera opened April 29.

Monday, April 28, 2025

Six Strings, Seven Veils: What’s Happening in Classic Art This Week

by Natan Zamansky

Stay up to date with the best of dance, opera, concert music, and more in NYC.

Friday, April 25, 2025

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Salome at the Metropolitan Opera

by Natan Zamansky

Claus Guth's new production of Richard Strauss' opera opens April 29.

Thursday, April 24, 2025

'O'er the Playbill-owy Waters': 10 Creative Pirates of Penzance PLAYBILLDER Covers

by Natan Zamansky

With Pirates! The Penzance Musical to Broadway, here's a look at unique school and community theatre productions of the Gilbert and Sullivan musical.

Monday, April 21, 2025

A Choir Hyporchematic: What’s Happening in Classic Art This Week

by Natan Zamansky

Stay up to date with the best of dance, opera, concert music, and more in NYC.

Thursday, April 17, 2025

How Like You This Playbill?: 10 Creative Shakespeare PLAYBILLDER Covers

by Natan Zamansky

PLAYBILLDER is celebrating the bard with a look at school and community productions of his plays.

Monday, April 14, 2025

Figaro, Figaro, Figaro!: What’s Happening in Classic Arts This Week

by Natan Zamansky

Stay up to date with the best of dance, opera, concert music, and more in NYC.

Thursday, April 10, 2025

Freaky Friday, Gentleman's Guide, and More Creative PLAYBILLDER Covers From Around the Country

by Natan Zamansky

When you make a Playbill with PLAYBILLDER, you can also design your own covers.

Thursday, April 3, 2025

Ten Years of The Last Five Years in PLAYBILLDER Covers

by Natan Zamansky

PLAYBILLDER welcomes the Jason Robert Brown musical to Broadway with a look back at community theatre productions from over the years.

Michael R. Jackson Opera Complications in Sue Will Premiere at Opera Philadelphia

by Natan Zamansky

Jackson has penned the libretto for the work, which will feature music by 10 different composers.

Monday, March 31, 2025

World Premieres by Justin Peck, Tiler Peck, More in New York City Ballet's 2025-26 Season

by Natan Zamansky

The season, opening September 16, will feature 47 ballets, including four world premieres.

‘This Lady’s… Sua Madre!’: What’s Happening in Classic Arts This Week

by Natan Zamansky

Stay up to date with the best of dance, opera, concert music, and more in NYC.

7 Operas You Should See If You’re A Musical Theatre Fan

by Natan Zamansky

Want to go to the opera, but don’t know where to start? Here are some recommendations of shows to see at the Met.

Thursday, March 27, 2025

Matilda, Eurydice, Pippin, and More Creative PLAYBILLDER Covers From Around the Country

by Natan Zamansky

When you make a Playbill with PLAYBILLDER, you can also design your own covers.

Monday, March 24, 2025

Aida, Butterfly, and Corigliano: What’s Happening in Classic Arts This Week

by Natan Zamansky

Stay up to date with the best of dance, opera, concert music, and more in NYC.

Thursday, March 20, 2025

10 Creative Into the Woods PLAYBILLDER Covers

by Natan Zamansky

PLAYBILLDER is celebrating Broadway legend Stephen Sondheim with a look at school and community productions of one of his most popular musicals.

Monday, March 17, 2025

Met Opera Names 5 Winners of 2025 Eric and Dominique Laffont Competition

by Natan Zamansky

Selected from 10 finalists, the winners are each awarded at $20,000 prize.

Glockenspiels and Gigawatts: What’s Happening in Classic Arts This Week

by Natan Zamansky

Stay up to date with the best of dance, opera, concert music, and more in NYC.

Thursday, March 13, 2025

Shakespeare, Shakespeare Abridged, and Shakespeare In Love: 10 Creative PLAYBILLDER Covers From Around the Country

by Natan Zamansky

When you make a Playbill with PLAYBILLDER, you can also design your own covers.

Monday, March 10, 2025

Fidelio, Film Scores, and Further: What’s Happening in Classic Arts This Week

by Natan Zamansky

Stay up to date with the best of dance, opera, concert music, and more in NYC.

Thursday, March 6, 2025

Little Shop, Big Fish, and More Creative PLAYBILLDER Covers From Around the Country

by Natan Zamansky

When you make a Playbill with PLAYBILLDER, you can also design your own covers.

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Reviews: What Did Critics Think of Moby-Dick at the Metropolitan Opera?

by Natan Zamansky

Jake Heggie and Gene Scheer's adaptation of the classic novel opened March 3.

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