Judi Dench and Ian McKellen Back New Theatre Company For "Invisible" Older Actors by Olivia Clement

Dame Judi Dench and Sir Ian McKellen are among the patrons of the U.K.'s Frontier Theatre Productions, an organization aimed at providing opportunities for experienced, older performers …

SOURCE: Playbill at 5:50pm on June 23, 2015☆⚑

Douglas Sills Goes From Love to Superman in a Single Bound by Olivia Clement

The Gingold Theatrical Group will stage a one-night-only production of George Bernard Shaw's comedy Man and Superman at Manhattan's Symphony Space, featuring Douglas Sills (w…

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:14pm on June 23, 2015☆⚑

If/Then's Jason Tam to Lead Cast of Sharon Playhouse's Merrily We Roll Along by Olivia Clement

The Sharon Playhouse in Connecticut has announced that Broadway actor Jason Tam (If/Then, A Chorus Line, Les Misérables) will star as Franklin Shepard in its summer staging of Ste…

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:27pm on June 23, 2015☆⚑

If/Then's Jason Tam to Lead Cast of Merrily We Roll Along by Olivia Clement

The Sharon Playhouse in Connecticut has announced that Broadway actor Jason Tam (If/Then, A Chorus Line, Les Misérables) will star as Franklin Shepard in its summer staging of Ste…

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:27pm on June 23, 2015☆⚑

Perez Hilton To Star as Danny Tanner in Full House! The Musical! by Olivia Clement

Blogger Perez Hilton is set to star as family patriarch Danny Tanner in Full House! The Musical!, an unauthorized musical parody of the ABC family sitcom TV series that starred Bob Saget. Th…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:20pm on June 23, 2015☆⚑

"This Story Sounds Like It's Not True," Said Jonathan Groff On Starring in A New Brain by Olivia Clement

Tony nominee Jonathan Groff (Spring Awakening) has been obsessed with James Lapine and William Finn's medical tragedy A New Brain since the age of 14. Ahead of his return to Broadway in …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on June 23, 2015☆⚑

Russia Cuts Off Funds for a Gay-Themed U.S. Play About Oscar Wilde by Olivia Clement

The Moscow New Drama Theater has been effectively banned from staging Moisés Kaufman's 1997 play Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde, according to the New York Ti…

SOURCE: Playbill at 5:47pm on June 22, 2015☆⚑

US Visa System Meltdown Causes Show Cancellation at La MaMa by Olivia Clement

A computer glitch continues to cause delays in U.S. visa processing around the world, as tens and thousands of foreigners await approval to enter the country. Downtown NY theatre venue La Ma…

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:47pm on June 22, 2015☆⚑

U.S. Visa System Meltdown Causes Abrupt Show Cancellation at La MaMa by Olivia Clement

A computer glitch continues to cause delays in U.S. visa processing around the world, as tens and thousands of foreigners await approval to enter the country. Downtown NY theatre venue La Ma…

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:47pm on June 22, 2015☆⚑

Mrs. Smith's Broadway Cat-Tacular! Claws its Way to Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

Performance artist and writer David Hanbury is set to bring his drag cabaret, Mrs. Smith's Broadway Cat-Tacular! to Off-Broadway this summer. Returning to the stage as M…

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:02pm on June 22, 2015☆⚑

See Which Tony Winning Star Was Tapped to Host the 2015 Jimmy Awards by Olivia Clement

Two-time Tony Award-winning actress Sutton Foster has been tapped to host the seventh annual National High School Musical Theatre Awards/Jimmy Awards in New York City on June 29.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:45pm on June 22, 2015☆⚑

Immersive Carrie Returns to Thrill LA Audiences Again by Olivia Clement

An immersive production of Carrie The Musical is set to return to Los Angeles following its recently concluded, acclaimed run at the La Mirada Theatre. The cult thriller musical, based on St…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54am on June 22, 2015☆⚑

Full-Circle; Churchill Will Return to Chicago For New Engagement by Olivia Clement

Adapted and performed by Ronald Keaton, the Off-Broadway production of Churchill is now set to close July 12 and will return to Chicago's Greenhouse Theater Center July 17 for anothe…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:15am on June 22, 2015☆⚑

Companies of Rent and A Chorus Line Reunite for Pride Concert Tonight by Olivia Clement

Broadway Sings for Pride presents Roar, the fifth annual benefit concert featuring stars from the worlds of pop, Broadway and television. The June 22 event sees the musical reunions…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:26am on June 22, 2015☆⚑

Playbill Poll: Who Should Star as Frank Butler Opposite Megan Hilty in Annie Get Your Gun? by Olivia Clement

Following the recent announcement that Megan Hilty will star in a New York City Center concert staging of the Tony-winning musical Annie Get Your Gun, Playbill.com took to social media t…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on June 21, 2015☆⚑

Pop-Up Musicals To Take Over New York City Today by Olivia Clement

Make Music New York returns with a mix of free outdoor concerts on June 21, celebrating the first day of summer. As part of the event, a special inaugural Pop-Up Musicals Project brings …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on June 21, 2015☆⚑

"American Idol" Star Just One of the Highlights at the New York Musical Theatre Festival by Olivia Clement

Included in the lineup at the 2015 New York Musical Theatre Festival is headliner Deep Love: A Ghostly Rock Opera, written by and featuring Jon Peter Lewis, who competed on both "Americ…

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:56pm on June 19, 2015☆⚑

Drag Legend Charles Busch Brings All-New Show to 54 Below by Olivia Clement

54 Below will present an all-new show by writer and performer Charles Busch titled That Girl/That Boy, an eclectic program of songs both old and new. Busch is the writer of The Tale of t…

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:58pm on June 19, 2015☆⚑

Check Out The Talented Young Hopefuls Who Made the Jimmy Awards Nominee List by Olivia Clement

The National High School Musical Theatre Awards/Jimmy Awards has announced the 52 high school students, selected from across the U.S., who will perform at the finals in New York City on June…

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:37pm on June 19, 2015☆⚑

Broadway Actors Will Belt For the Animals in Another Broadway Meows by Olivia Clement

The seventh annual Broadway Meows concert for the Humane Society of New York will be staged at Don't Tell Mama July 13. The evening will feature performances by a string of Broadway acto…

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:11pm on June 19, 2015☆⚑

The Know: Your Essential Ticket-Buying Planner June 19-28 by Olivia Clement

Don't miss out on this week's must-see shows and events!

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00am on June 19, 2015☆⚑

Broadway Vets Star in Texas Production of Les Miz, Beginning Tonight by Olivia Clement

Texas' Casa Mañana kicks off its new season with Les Misérables June 19, with Mary Michael Patterson, who played Christ…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on June 19, 2015☆⚑

Annie Baker and Sam Gold Reunite for World Premiere of John; Casting Announced by Olivia Clement

Signature Theatre has announced casting for its upcoming Off-Broadway world premiere of Annie Baker's John, helmed by Fun Home director and Tony winner Sam Gold. The production will …

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:22am on June 18, 2015☆⚑

A Gay Bachelor Looks for Love in Significant Other, Opening Tonight Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

Significant Other, a new comedy from acclaimed Bad Jews playwright Joshua Harmon, officially opens June 18 following previews that began May 22 at Roundabout Theatre Company's Off-Br…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on June 18, 2015☆⚑

Chris Noth Sells His Soul to the Devil in Doctor Faustus, Opening Tonight by Olivia Clement

The Off-Broadway Classic Stage Company production of Doctor Faustus with "Sex and the City" and "The Good Wife" star Chris Noth officially opens June 18, fol…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on June 18, 2015☆⚑