Springboard to Design Launches Fellowship Program by Gabby Macogay

The year-long virtual experience will begin in 2027 and provide aspiring theatre designers with mentorship opportunities.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:52am on May 12, 2026☆⚑

Casey Likes Will Be Jack Kelly in Muny Return of Disney's Newsies by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:17am on May 12, 2026☆⚑

Lincoln Center Will Expand With the Addition of New Theatre by Meg Masseron

The Baron Family Foundation made a $75 million gift for the new venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:14am on May 12, 2026☆⚑

Come Back to the 5 and Dime Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean Musical Sets New York Premiere by Meg Masseron

The musical version of the cult favorite play will bow Off-Broadway in Classic Stage Company's newly announced season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 8:59am on May 12, 2026☆⚑

West End Transfer of 1536 Opens May 12 by Andrew Gans

Lyndsey Turner directs Ava Pickett's award-winning historical drama.

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

Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody Begins Simmering Off-Broadway May 12 by Andrew Gans

Jay Armstrong Johnson and Jimin Moon star in Dylan MarcAurele's parody of the streaming series.

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

Watch: What's on Mariska Hargitay's List of Every Brilliant Thing? by Logan Culwell-Block

The Law & Order: SVU star will be making her Broadway debut in Duncan Macmillan and Jonny Donahoe's solo show at the Hudson.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:44pm on May 11, 2026☆⚑

After 25 Years at New York City Ballet, Megan Fairchild Takes Her Final Bow by Terry Trucco

Her final performance will take place May 25.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:42pm on May 11, 2026☆⚑

My Brilliant Friend Tone Poems, From Paola Prestini, to Premiere at Juilliard by Kevin Filipski

The Juilliard Orchestra unveils a new work based on Elena Ferrante's novels.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:37pm on May 11, 2026☆⚑

All Nighter Joins Theatrical Rights Worldwide Licensing Catalogue by Logan Culwell-Block

The Natalie Margolin play bowed Off-Broadway via MCC Theater last year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:25pm on May 11, 2026☆⚑

Meet the Cast of Off-Broadway's Upcoming Drew Lachey Musical Label•less by Logan Culwell-Block

The work is inspired by an empathy exercise in a 2018 theatre class taught by the 98º star and wife Lea Lachey.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:08pm on May 11, 2026☆⚑

Watch: Off-Broadway Dance Compendium Gotta Dance! Performs 'Sweet Georgia Brown' by Logan Culwell-Block

The Billy Wilson-choreographed Bubbling Brown Sugar number is just one of many iconic dance pieces in the new show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:50pm on May 11, 2026☆⚑

In Proof, Don Cheadle and Ayo Edebiri Are Finding Comfort in the 'Oldest Social Contract' by Dylan Parent

The two are father and daughter in the Broadway revival of David Auburn's play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:12pm on May 11, 2026☆⚑

Alex Edelman to Play New York City Center by Margaret Hall

The Tony Award honoree is best known for his solo shows that blur the line between stand-up comedy and narrative-driven storytelling.

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:25pm on May 11, 2026☆⚑

Joel Blum, Jodi Bluestein, Elbi Cespedes, More Will Lead The Mystery of Edwin Drood Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Robert W. Schneider will direct the Tony-winning Rupert Holmes musical for The J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:44pm on May 11, 2026☆⚑

Frida Kahlo, Benjamin Franklin, 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 11:32am on May 11, 2026☆⚑

PLAYBILLDER Spotlight: This Production of The Sound of Music Had Special Effects, a Live Orchestra, and...Playbills! by Dylan Parent

This Alabama children's theatre is creating strong communicators and compassionate humans.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:24am on May 11, 2026☆⚑

The Lion King Broadway and Tour Stars Robb Sapp and Sam Linda Will Switch Productions by Andrew Gans

Sapp is heading to the musical's national tour, while Linda will make his Broadway debut at the Minskoff.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:20am on May 11, 2026☆⚑

See Who's Starring in Torched! In Concert by Andrew Gans

Performances of the Pregones/Puerto Rican Traveling Theater musical begin later this month in the Bronx.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:44am on May 11, 2026☆⚑

Freddie Hendricks Wins Excellence in Theatre Education Tony Award by Logan Culwell-Block

The honor, co-presented with Carnegie Mellon University, honors Hendricks' work as a middle school theatre teacher in Georgia.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32am on May 11, 2026☆⚑

Schmigadoon!, Ragtime Win Big at 2026 Outer Critics Circle Awards; Read the Full List of Winners by Logan Culwell-Block

Both musicals took five categories each in the Broadway and Off-Broadway honors.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:59am on May 11, 2026☆⚑

Tony Nominee Ato Blankson-Wood to Star in Measure for Measure at The Old Globe by Margaret Hall

San Diego's Old Globe has announced complete casting for its upcoming revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:56am on May 11, 2026☆⚑

Male Fleischman Workshop Featured Eric William Morris, Jared Zirilli, Kristy Cates by Andrew Gans

Jeremy Dobrish directed the recent developmental workshop of the new musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:55am on May 11, 2026☆⚑

Watch Complete Broadcast of Shaina Taub's Suffs Musical Here by Andrew Gans, Diep Tran

Taub's award-winning suffragist musical arrived on the small screen via PBS' Great Performances May 8.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:33am on May 11, 2026☆⚑

Jesse Tyler Ferguson-Led Tru Recoups Off-Broadway Investment by Andrew Gans

Rob Ashford directed the immersive production of Jay Presson Allen's play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:16am on May 11, 2026☆⚑