Rita Moreno, Carrie Coon, Bette Midler, Wendell Pierce to Be Featured in Finding Your Roots on PBS by Andrew Gans

The long-running PBS series hosted by Henry Louis Gates, Jr. will launch its 13th season next year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:15pm on August 17, 2026☆⚑

Photos: From a Rent Reunion to Kelli O'Hara Singing With Her Daughter, Go Inside The Festival by Meg Masseron, Logan Culwell-block

The first-ever Coachella-style Broadway event brought showtunes and stars to New York's Hudson Valley.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:04pm on August 17, 2026☆⚑

Rachel Bloom to Make Broadway Debut in The Imaginary Invalid by Margaret Hall

Roundabout has revealed complete casting for the upcoming revival, adapted by Tony winner Bill Irwin.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:59pm on August 17, 2026☆⚑

Raymond J. Lee, Julia Murney, Alex Wyse, More Will Star in Massachusetts Spelling Bee by Logan Culwell-Block

Broadway favorite Claybourne Elder is directing the Cape Playhouse production of the William Finn-Rachel Sheinkin musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:46pm on August 17, 2026☆⚑

Casting Set for True Crime Musical Like Father by Logan Culwell-Block

Charity Angél Dawson, Hannah Elless, Frankie J. Rodriguez, and more will star in the Jacob Ryan Smith-Caroline Pernick musical at Atlanta's Alliance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13pm on August 17, 2026☆⚑

Troy Iwata Will Join Jay Armstrong Johnson in Off-Broadway's Heated Rivalry by Andrew Gans

The parody of the streaming series continues at The Culture Club.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:10pm on August 17, 2026☆⚑

Ariana Madix Will Return to Broadway in Just in Time by Meg Masseron, Logan Culwell-block

The Vanderpump Rules favorite will succeed Olivia Holt in the role of Connie Francis.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:59am on August 17, 2026☆⚑

Stefani Kuo 郭佳怡 and Marissa Joyce Stamps Named 2026 Van Lier New Voices Fellows by Margaret Hall

The Rattlestick Theater program provides substantial support to two emerging playwrights of color annually.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:44am on August 17, 2026☆⚑

Bianca Marroquín Will Be Aurora in OFC's Kiss of the Spider Woman by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-block

Eric Vaughn Johnson will direct the John Kander and Fred Ebb musical at the Rochester venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42am on August 17, 2026☆⚑

Full Casting Set for New Duncan Sheik Manga Musical Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen by Logan Culwell-Block

See who's joining lead star Sophia Anne Caruso in the stage adaptation of Moyoco Anno's graphic novel Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:53am on August 17, 2026☆⚑

See Who's Joining Jonathan Groff in RSC's All-Male As You Like It by Andrew Gans

Daniel Evans will direct the Shakespearean comedy this fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:47am on August 17, 2026☆⚑

Six: The Musical Celebrates 2,000 Performances on Broadway August 17 by Margaret Hall

With five years under their belt, Six is the longest-running show in the history of the Lena Horne Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:21am on August 17, 2026☆⚑

Lena Dunham, Jessica Huang, Carly Rae Jepsen, Ethan Gruska Musical 10 Things I Hate About You to Open on Broadway in 2027 by Andrew Gans

Christopher Wheeldon will direct with music supervision by Tom Kitt.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:31am on August 17, 2026☆⚑

Jack Mulhern Joins Max Wolf Friedlich Play The Holes Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

Full casting has been found for the production, headed for The Wild Project.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:31am on August 17, 2026☆⚑

Video: Kristen Bell, Derek Klena, Savannah Bananas Perform Frozen/Wicked/Dirty Dancing Mashup by Meg Masseron

Whether you're a theatre lover or sports fan, this is the Monday pick-me-up you've been needing.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:00am on August 17, 2026☆⚑

See Who's Joining Bobby Conte in Copperfield! The New Musical Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Gabriel Barre will direct the new actor-musician adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 8:59am on August 17, 2026☆⚑

Our Sinatra Revue Will Get a 25th Anniversary Revival Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

Original cast members Eric Comstock, Christopher Gines, and Hilary Kole will reunite at the Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 7:59am on August 17, 2026☆⚑

South Korean Pop Star Ivy Makes Broadway Debut in Chicago Starting August 17 by Andrew Gans

Max von Essen returns to the Tony-winning revival at the Ambassador Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on August 17, 2026☆⚑

Tony-Winning Ragtime Ends Broadway Run August 16 by Logan Culwell-Block

The revival tied with The Lost Boys and Schmigadoon! as the most Tony-winning musicals of the 2025-2026 season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on August 16, 2026☆⚑

Get a Sneak Peek at Frozen 3 With Idina Menzel, Kristen Bell, Josh Gad by Meg Masseron

The stars provided details on the new film at D23 and Gad performed a new song.

SOURCE: Playbill at 6:42pm on August 15, 2026☆⚑

Christopher Abbott, Maya Boyd, Adam Driver to Star in New X-Men Movie by Margaret Hall

The trio will join previously announced Broadway veterans Kit Connor and Sadie Sink.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:51am on August 15, 2026☆⚑

Quiz: Guess That Pixelated Playbill! by Meg Masseron, Jeffrey Vizcaíno

How well can you recognize even the most notorious Playbill cover designs at a (fuzzy) glance?

SOURCE: Playbill at 7:31am on August 15, 2026☆⚑

5 Reasons I Loved The Lost Boys on Broadway by Bryan Campione

Broadway’s new vampire rock musical should be at the top of your list.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on August 15, 2026☆⚑

The Greatest Showman Stage Musical Will Bow in London's West End by Logan Culwell-Block

Oliver Tompsett and Samantha Barks will lead the company at Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:44pm on August 14, 2026☆⚑

New York Theatre Barn Choreography Lab Will Showcase Freedom Riders, The Ladies Man, The Monkey King by Logan Culwell-Block

The next entry in the company's continuing series is set for September 17.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:34pm on August 14, 2026☆⚑