Andrea Bocelli to Return to the Metropolitan Opera House by Ryan McPhee

The Grammy nominee will play the New York venue in February 2019.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:48pm on September 27, 2018☆⚑

Read Reviews for National Theatre's Antony and Cleopatra, Starring Ralph Fiennes and Sophie Okonedo by Ryan McPhee

Simon Godwin directs the London production of the Shakespeare tragedy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:43am on September 27, 2018☆⚑

Scandal Star Tony Goldwyn Joins Bryan Cranston and Tatiana Maslany in Broadway's Network by Ryan McPhee

The complete cast is set for the Ivo van Hove-helmed staging.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:59am on September 27, 2018☆⚑

Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth to Reunite for NBC Wicked Anniversary Special by Ryan McPhee

The TV special, celebrating 15 years of the musical phenomenon, will also feature performances by Ariana Grande and Pentatonix.

SOURCE: Playbill at 8:53am on September 27, 2018☆⚑

What We Know About the Cats Movie So Far by Ryan McPhee

Keep track of all the jellicles—from Jennifer Hudson to Taylor Swift—before the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical heads to the big screen.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:39pm on September 26, 2018☆⚑

Broadway's Shubert Theatres Will Dim Lights for TV Musical Visionary Craig Zadan by Ryan McPhee

The producer died in August at the age of 69.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:58pm on September 25, 2018☆⚑

Laurie Davidson Joins Jennifer Hudson, Taylor Swift, and More for Cats Movie by Ryan McPhee

The Tom Hooper-helmed film will be released in December 2019.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:57pm on September 25, 2018☆⚑

Read the Reviews for the Metropolitan Opera's New Samson et Dalila by Ryan McPhee

The Darko Tresnjak-helmed production kicked off the Met’s 2018–2019 season September 24.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:48pm on September 25, 2018☆⚑

Shonda Rhimes, Jada Pinkett Smith, Gabrielle Union-Wade, More Join Producing Team of Broadway's American Son by Ryan McPhee

The Kenny Leon-helmed production, starring Kerry Washington and Steven Pasquale, begins October 6.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02am on September 25, 2018☆⚑

Hello, Dolly! National Tour, Starring Betty Buckley, Begins September 25 by Ryan McPhee

The stage and screen favorite takes on the title role as the Tony-winning revival travels across the country.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01am on September 25, 2018☆⚑

Grosses Analysis: Mean Girls Remains a Queen Bee on the Broadway Boards by Ryan McPhee

The musical adaptation saw a six-figure spike in the week ending September 23.

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:46pm on September 24, 2018☆⚑

Al Roker on Embracing the Unfamiliar as He Joins Broadway's Waitress by Ryan McPhee

The Today Show's perennial favorite makes his Broadway debut October 5.

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:20pm on September 24, 2018☆⚑

Hamilton Producer Jeffrey Seller Will Help Expand Educational Theatre Foundation's JumpStart Theatre Program by Ryan McPhee

The announcement was made at ETF’s New York benefit event September 23.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:28am on September 24, 2018☆⚑

Metropolitan Opera's 2018"2019 Season Opens September 24 With Samson et Dalila, Directed by Darko Tresnjak by Ryan McPhee

The Tony Award winner helms a new staging starring Elīna Garanča and Roberto Alagna.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01am on September 24, 2018☆⚑

Metropolitan Opera to Present New Works by Jeanine Tesori and Missy Mazzoli by Ryan McPhee

The two are the first female composers to be commissioned by the Met since its founding in 1883.

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:34pm on September 23, 2018☆⚑

Anastasia Director Darko Tresnjak Makes His Metropolitan Opera Debut by Ryan McPhee

The Tony-winning director talks helming the Met’s 2018–2019 season opener, Samson et Dalila.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01am on September 21, 2018☆⚑

Brandon Uranowitz to Join Broadway's The Band's Visit by Ryan McPhee

The two-time Tony nominee will replace John Cariani as Itzik.

SOURCE: Playbill at 7:59am on September 18, 2018☆⚑

All Broadway Theatres Will Dim Their Lights to Honor the Late Marin Mazzie by Ryan McPhee

The Tony Award nominee died September 13 at 57.

SOURCE: Playbill at 7:08pm on September 17, 2018☆⚑

Get an Exclusive Sneak Preview of Tim Federle's Latest Book, Nate Expectations by Ryan McPhee

The actor-turned-author weaves lessons from his life on Broadway into the third book for young readers after Better Nate Than Never and Five, Six, Seven, Nate!.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:19am on September 17, 2018☆⚑

Watch the New Trailer for Mary Poppins Returns, Starring Emily Blunt and Lin-Manuel Miranda by Ryan McPhee

The movie musical from Rob Marshall, also featuring Ben Whishaw, Emily Mortimer, Angela Lansbury, and Meryl Streep, arrives in theatres December 19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:42am on September 17, 2018☆⚑

Broadway Revival of Carousel Closes September 16 by Ryan McPhee

The Jack O'Brien-helmed production stars Tony winner Jessie Mueller and Tony nominee Joshua Henry.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01am on September 16, 2018☆⚑

How Julianne Moore Learned to 'Sing' Like Renée Fleming in Her Latest Movie by Ryan McPhee

For Bel Canto, a director and a vocal coach came together to make an Oscar winner an opera star—with the help of an actual opera star.

SOURCE: Playbill at 8:00am on September 15, 2018☆⚑

Broadway Theatres Will Dim Marquees for the Late Marin Mazzie by Ryan McPhee

The three-time Tony Award nominee passed away September 13 at 57.

SOURCE: Playbill at 5:55pm on September 14, 2018☆⚑

Metropolitan Opera's New Performance Schedule Adds Sunday Matinees, Mid-Season Break by Ryan McPhee

The forthcoming changes, a response to attendance challenges during certain periods, follows an agreement between the Met and its union groups.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:55pm on September 14, 2018☆⚑

Read Reviews for Heathers the Musical in the West End by Ryan McPhee

The London production transferred to the Theatre Royal Haymarket from The Other Palace.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:56am on September 14, 2018☆⚑