Reviews: What Did Critics Think About the Off-Broadway Return of Suzan-Lori Parks' Plays for the Plague Year? by Logan Culwell-Block

The culmination of Parks' project writing a play a day throughout the COVID shutdown, the work reopened at The Public's Joe's Pub April 18.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:54am on April 19, 2023☆⚑

On the Wheels of a Dream: The Making of Broadway's Ragtime by Logan Culwell-Block

Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty, Audra McDonald, and more in an oral history about the creation of this landmark musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:36pm on April 18, 2023☆⚑

Broadway Grosses Analysis: Phantom of the Opera Closes With Highest-Grossing Week of 35-Year Run by Logan Culwell-Block

The Andrew Lloyd Webber musical ended its historic Broadway run April 16 at the Majestic Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:54pm on April 18, 2023☆⚑

Yes, There's a Rudy Giuliani Musical; Watch a Clip and Learn About His Family's History of Crime by Logan Culwell-Block

A hybrid musical-documentary now available on demand, Rudy! A Documusical follows Giuliani's tumultuous journey from America's mayor to Trump surrogate and laughingstock.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54am on April 18, 2023☆⚑

& Juliet, Kimberly Akimbo, Sweeney Todd, More to Perform at 2023 Manhattan Theatre Club Gala by Logan Culwell-Block

The evening will honor Artistic Director Lynne Meadow's 50th anniversary with the company and outgoing Executive Producer Barry Grove.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42am on April 18, 2023☆⚑

Encore Run of Suzan-Lori Parks' Plays for the Plague Year Opens Off-Broadway April 18 by Logan Culwell-Block

Playing Joe's Pub at The Public, the work is the culmination of Parks' project writing a play a day throughout the COVID shutdown.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18am on April 18, 2023☆⚑

'Lives Are Being Attacked, and People Are in Danger': Director Tina Landau on Why the World Needs a Transparent Stage Musical by Logan Culwell-Block

See exclusive photos from the first rehearsal for the world premiere of the musical adapted from the Amazon Studios series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:12pm on April 17, 2023☆⚑

See Who's Joining Constantine Maroulis in New York Premiere of Rock & Roll Man by Logan Culwell-Block

The new musical, about legendary DJ Alan Freed, will feature songs made hits by such artists as Little Richard, Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32am on April 17, 2023☆⚑

Toronto's Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Sets Final Performance by Logan Culwell-Block

The work will have played more than 425 performances at the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre when it closes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18am on April 17, 2023☆⚑

Lawsuit From Paradise Square Producer Garth Drabinsky Against Actors' Equity Dismissed by Logan Culwell-Block

The producer had sued the actors' and stage managers' union for defamation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 5:24pm on April 14, 2023☆⚑

Producer Cameron Mackintosh Teases Touring and Broadway Returns for Phantom of the Opera Ahead of Historic Closing by Logan Culwell-Block

Looks like the "Music of the Night" may not be over quite yet.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:24pm on April 14, 2023☆⚑

Snehal Desai Is Center Theatre Group's New Artistic Director by Logan Culwell-Block

Desai comes to the Los Angeles company after a seven-year tenure with East West Players.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:24pm on April 14, 2023☆⚑

Watch the Cast of New York, New York Perform 2 Numbers From the New Kander and Ebb Broadway Musical by Logan Culwell-Block

Colton Ryan and Anna Uzele lead the Susan Stroman-directed and choreographed musical at the St. James, opening April 26.

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:48pm on April 14, 2023☆⚑

Samuel D. Hunter, Sanaz Toossi, More Win 2023 Dramatists Guild Awards by Logan Culwell-Block

Gretchen Cryer and Nancy Ford will receive a joint Lifetime Achievement Award.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24pm on April 14, 2023☆⚑

West End's Her Majesty's Theatre Will Be Renamed With the Coronation of King Charles III by Logan Culwell-Block

The Andrew Lloyd Webber-owned theatre is currently home to the London run of The Phantom of the Opera.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12am on April 14, 2023☆⚑

Pop Some Bubbly! Madame Clicquot: A Revolutionary Musical Drops Studio Cast Album April 14 by Logan Culwell-Block

The new musical features a book, music, and lyrics by Lisette Glodowski and Richard C. Walter.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32am on April 14, 2023☆⚑

Get a 1st Look at Jessica Hecht and Laura Linney in Manhattan Theatre Club's Summer, 1976 on Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

The two-hander from David Auburn opens April 25 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 5:18pm on April 13, 2023☆⚑

Anna Deavere Smith, Kerry Washington, More Appointed to Newly Revived President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities by Logan Culwell-Block

The Biden administration is re-establishing the group after it disbanded in 2017 in protest of then-President Trump's response to the events in Charlottesville.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:54pm on April 13, 2023☆⚑

See New Production Shots From Broadway's Harry Potter and the Cursed Child by Logan Culwell-Block

Inspired by J.K. Rowling's seven-part book series, the Jack Thorne-penned play continues its run at the Lyric Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:54pm on April 13, 2023☆⚑

Strike Averted: Tentative Touring Agreement Reached by Actors' Equity and The Broadway League by Logan Culwell-Block

The theatrical union, representing actors and stage managers, had authorized a strike of all touring productions following an impasse in negotiations.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48pm on April 13, 2023☆⚑

Suzan-Lori Parks, Lea Michele Make 2023 Time100 List by Logan Culwell-Block

See why Sterling K. Brown and Ryan Murphy think these stage favorites are prime for the annual list of the most influential people in the world.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18am on April 13, 2023☆⚑

Dog Man: The Musical Writers Kevin Del Aguila and Brad Alexander to Bring Cat Kid Comic Club Musical Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

TheatreWorksUSA will present the world premiere as its 2023 Family Summer Theater selection at the Lucille Lortel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:24pm on April 12, 2023☆⚑

Photos: More Broadway Production Pics From Bob Fosse's Dancin' by Logan Culwell-Block

The revival continues its run at the Music Box Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:54pm on April 12, 2023☆⚑

Julia Riew's Viral Hit Korean Folktale Musical to Be Developed by American Repertory Theater by All Female, Asian-American Creative Team by Logan Culwell-Block

Stop Kiss' Diana Son and Tony-winning director Diane Paulus will help bring Dive, formerly titled Shimcheong: A Folktale, to A.R.T.'s stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:39pm on April 12, 2023☆⚑

Julia Riew's Viral Hit Korean Folktale Musical to Be Developed by American Repertory Theatre by All Female, Asian-American Creative Team by Logan Culwell-Block

Stop Kiss' Diana Son and Tony-winning director Diane Paulus will help bring Dive, formerly titled Shimcheong: A Folktale, to A.R.T.'s stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:02pm on April 12, 2023☆⚑