Musical Theatre International Releases How to Train Your Dragon Jr. For Licensing by Meg Masseron

The hit DreamWorks animated film has been adapted by Kate Thomas and Veronica Mansour.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18am on April 9, 2026☆⚑

Adam Chanler-Berat, John Hemphill, More Will Join Koji Yamamoto and Yuriyan Retriever in The Full Monty in Japan by Andrew Gans

An international company will lead the Tony-nominated David Yazbek and Terrence McNally musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18am on April 9, 2026☆⚑

Tru, Starring Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Gets Final Extension Off-Broadway by Meg Masseron, Andrew Gans

Rob Ashford directs the immersive Off-Broadway production of Jay Presson Allen's play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18am on April 9, 2026☆⚑

Off-Broadway's The Adding Machine Extends Run, Will Stream by Gabby Macogay

Daphne Rubin-Vega, Jennifer Tilly, Sarita Choudhury, and Michael Cyril Creighton lead the cast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18am on April 9, 2026☆⚑

Lineup Revealed For The Public's Judith Champion New Works Series by Meg Masseron

The series will present works by Jasmine Sharma, Seayoung Yim, Sanjit De Silva, and Karina Billini in 2026.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18am on April 9, 2026☆⚑

In Dramatizing a School Shooting, Innocence Is 'Heartbreaking But Also Healing' by Jay Goodwin

The final opera of Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho is running at the Met.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:18am on April 9, 2026☆⚑

Rosamund Pike Will Bring Suzie Miller's Inter Alia to Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

The Prima Facie playwright's latest is currently up for Best New Play at London's Olivier Awards.

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

Mean Girls, 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.

SOURCE: Playbill at 8:48am on April 9, 2026☆⚑

See Who's Starring in Elizabeth Barkan's Bike Shop Musical Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

Gretchen Cryer is directing the new work at Theater for the New City

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:42pm on April 8, 2026☆⚑

Adrien Brody's Grandfather Once Got Fired From a Broadway Musical. Now Brody's Making His Broadway Debut by Diep Tran

The two-time Oscar winner currently plays a death row inmate in The Fear of 13 on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:42pm on April 8, 2026☆⚑

NYC Students Step Inside the Workplace During Career Discovery Week by Inspired Staff

Through hands-on learning and industry access, high school students explore marketing careers and present their own creative ideas.

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:42pm on April 8, 2026☆⚑

What Did Whitney Leavitt Ad-Lib When She Forgot a Line in Broadway's Chicago? by Andrew Gans

Leavitt and Mark Ballas recently chatted with Good Morning America about reuniting on Broadway after Dancing With the Stars.

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:42pm on April 8, 2026☆⚑

Pentatonix's Kirstin Maldonado to Join SIX: The Musical on Broadway by Margaret Hall

Maldonado will play Anne Boleyn, taking over the role from Dylan Mulvaney, who will take her final bow May 31.

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:39pm on April 8, 2026☆⚑

Casting Set for York Readings of Face to Face, House on Fire, Rashomon: The Musical by Andrew Gans

The invitation-only readings are part of the York's Developmental Reading Series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:32pm on April 8, 2026☆⚑

Journey to Tulsa 1967 with Broadway's New Outsiders by Margaret Hall

The Main Stem production has released a new batch of production photos featuring the Tony-winning musical's newest stars.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:32pm on April 8, 2026☆⚑

The Fashion at Opening Night of Cats: The Jellicle Ball on Broadway Was Truly Sickening by Logan Culwell-Block

See the stunning looks from the cast and creators of the ballroom-inspired revival, along with starry partygoers John Legend, Olivia Lux, Nile Rodgers, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:32pm on April 8, 2026☆⚑

Norm Lewis Will Offer Broadway & Beyond at 54 Below by Andrew Gans

Richard Jay-Alexander will direct the week of concerts at the Manhattan venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32pm on April 8, 2026☆⚑

The Rocky Horror Show Extends on Broadway by Margaret Hall

The revival stars Luke Evans as the iconic role of Frank-N-Furter, under the watchful eye of Oh, Mary! director Sam Pinkleton.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:24am on April 8, 2026☆⚑

Watch Cast of Goodspeed Jesus Christ Superstar Rehearse 'Heaven on Their Minds' by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-block

The Andrew Lloyd Webber-Tim Rice rock opera will be at the Connecticut theatre April 17-June 7.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:24am on April 8, 2026☆⚑

Jenna Russell Joins West End Sinatra Biomusical by Logan Culwell-Block

London stage favorite Joel Harper-Jackson is leading the musical as Ol' Blue Eyes at the Aldwych Theatre this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:24am on April 8, 2026☆⚑

New Ballroom-Inspired Musical XTRAVAGANZA to Premiere at Baltimore Center Stage by Gabby Macogay

The Maryland theatre will also present Laura Benanti's Nobody Cares, a new production of Bess Wohl's Liberation, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:24am on April 8, 2026☆⚑

Matthew Broderick-Led Ulster American Extends Off-Broadway by Meg Masseron, Margaret Hall

The Irish Rep production satirizes identity politics, ego, and privilege.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12am on April 8, 2026☆⚑

Zachary Noah Piser Will Star in Maybe Happy Ending on Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

The Tony-winning musical has revealed new casting on the Main Stem and for its upcoming national tour.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12am on April 8, 2026☆⚑

Watch Corbin Bleu Lead 'Roaring On' in Broadway's The Great Gatsby by Andrew Gans

The hit musical based on the F. Scott Fitzgerald novel continues at the Broadway Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12am on April 8, 2026☆⚑

Award-Winning Duo Xhloe and Natasha Premieres Newest Show And Then The Rodeo Burned Down at Ars Nova by Gabby Macogay

The production will mark the duo's Off-Broadway debut.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12am on April 8, 2026☆⚑