Opera Philadelphia's COMPLICATIONS IN SUE by Michael R. Jackson Will Be Released

BCM&D Records has announced the release of Complications in Sue, the world premiere recording of the opera by Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning playwright Michael R. Jackson (A Strange Loo…

John-Michael Lyles Says Hadestown Still Takes His Breath Away Every Night by Sophia Rubino

John-Michael Lyles knew Hadestown long before he became its Orpheus. Introduced to Anaïs Mitchell's music while he was in college, the Texas native rushed to see the musical during its New …

‘The Potluck’ buries a fascinating true story in a meta-musical format (Off Broadway review) by Thom Geier

Can we declare a moratorium on meta musicals about the act of writing a musical? I’ve admired shows like Tick, Tick… Boom!, A Strange Loop, and [title of show] but at some point one grow…

MY LIST OF 25 OUTSTANDING BROADWAY MUSICALS FROM THE FIRST 25 YEARS OF THE 21st CENTURY by Ron Fassler

Steve Kazee and Cristin Milioti in “Once” (2012). Photo by Sara Krulwich.July 1, 2026: Theatre Yesterday and Today, by Ron Fassler.The 21st century began on January 1, 2001 (this is a s…

Michael R. Jackson Will Preview Songs from New Musical, SUBSCRIBERS, at Joe's Pub

Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-Winning Musical Theatre Writer Michael R. Jackson (A Strange Loop, White Girl In Danger, Teeth) will soon return to Joe’s Pub 20 years to the day of his NYC c…

John-Michael Lyles Goes Way Down to Hadestown as Broadway's New Orpheus by Sophia Rubino

Hadestown has a new resident poet! John-Michael Lyles begins performances as Orpheus on June 16 at Broadway's Walter Kerr Theatre. Lyles previously appeared on Broadway in A Strange Loop…

The Biggest Musicals That Didn't Win the Best Musical Tony Award by JK

With the Tony Awards safely behind us for another year, it is generally to the benefit of the show that takes the coveted Best Musical. I'm sure it will generate some extra buzz for Schmigad…

Qween Jean Makes History as First Openly Transgender Tony Winner by Sophia Rubino

Qween Jean is the cat’s meow! The Cats: The Jellicle Ball costume designer is the first openly transgender person to win a Tony Award in the 79-year history of the honors. She was also nom…

Kit Buchan and Jim Barne (Two Strangers) Trade Notes With Michael R. Jackson (A Strange Loop) by Playbill

Wanna know which musical the Two Strangers composer love? A Strange Loop. And not just because they share a common word. "I feel like A Strange Loop is the most experimental m…

Video: Two Strangers Creators Jim Barne and Kit Buchan Trade Notes With Michael R. Jackson of A Strange Loop by Playbill Staff

In a new video series, the stars and creative team of Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) meet their super fans.

Watch All New Footage of 'Titanique' on Broadway by BroadwayWorld

The new Broadway musical Titanique has extended its limited Broadway engagement. The comedy, powered by the songs of pop icon Céline Dion, will now continue performances at the historic St.…

John-Michael Lyles to Join Hadestown on Broadway by Sophia Rubino

It’s Hadestown tradition to emerge from the dark depths of the underground once spring arrives, but John-Michael Lyles will journey to the underworld as Orpheus, joining the Broadway compa…

Video: Who Will Win the 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Drama?

The Pulitzer Prize Board today will present the 2026 award winners for Prizes in Journalism, Books, Drama and Music. Who will win this year? Tune in right here at 3pm to watch the announceme…

Video: Billy Porter Sings 'A Little More Mascara' In Rehearsals for Encores! LA CAGE AUX FOLLES

Get a peek behind the scenes of Encores! La Cage Aux Folles with Billy Porter, Director Robert O'Hara, and Guest Music Director Joseph Joubert. Watch as Porter sings Albin's first big number…

Drama Club Launches Drafts Reading Series by Meg Masseron

The group has previously developed DRAG: The Musical, A Strange Loop, Mexodus, and CATS: The Jellicle Ball.

Titanique Completes Broadway Cast by Jamie Kravitz

The full cast has been announced for Titanique on Broadway. Sara Gallo (1776), Polanco Jones (The Wiz) and Kristina Leopold (SIX) join as the background vocalists, and Tess Marshall (Tita…

TITANIQUE Reveals Full Broadway Cast

The full cast has been announced for the upcoming Broadway production of Titanique, coming to the stage this spring. Sara Gallo (1776), Polanco Jones (The Wiz), and Kristina Leopold (SIX) jo…

Listen: "Other Lives" From ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE

Today, Joy Machine Records announced the second single from the All The World's a Stage: Original Cast Recording and Theatrely has your listen. "Other Lives" is performed by Eliza Pagelle an…

From Shuffle Along to A Strange Loop: Black Broadway History Is on Display at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts by Doug Reside

Get a preview of Syncopated Stages: Black Disruptions to the Great White Way, which features over 250 objects.

Video: Larry Owens Stars in Exclusive Clip From THE FRENCH ITALIAN

BroadwayWorld is excited to share an exclusive clip from the indie comedy The French Italian, starring A Strange Loop star Larry Owens. In the clip, Brendan (Owens) encourages his co-worker …

Broadway Games: The Krakowski Administration by JK

Broadway Games: The Krakowski Administration Starting this week, there's a new gal under those famous bratty curls! Jane Krakowski is the new First Lady of Broadway's Oh Mary! and has b…

Michael R. Jackson Wins William Finn Award by Logan Culwell-Block

Massachusetts' Barrington Stage Company will bestow the A Strange Loop writer with the honor at its fall gala.

Alaine Alldaffer and Lisa Donadio launch new casting office by Michael Abourizk

The longtime collaborators have cast shows such as "Stereophonic" and "A Strange Loop."

Cheyenne Jackson and John-Andrew Morrison Join Oh, Mary! on Broadway This Fall by Beth Stevens

There's more Oh, Mary! casting news this week. In addition to the announcement that show alums James Scuilly and Phillip James Brannon are returning to Tony winner Cole Escola's unhinged …

Video: Jaquel Spivey Stars in Trailer for Zombie Comedy QUEENS OF THE DEAD

The official trailer has just dropped for Queens of the Dead, a new horror comedy starring Broadway alums Jaquel Spivey (Drama Desk winner and Tony Award nominee for A Strange Loop) and Chey…

Austin Engagement of A Strange Loop for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Audiences Will Now Be Streaming Only

Memorial for Composer William Finn: Infinite Joy by Frank Rizzo

PITTSFIELD, MASS. " On the night of Tuesday, Aug, 17, Barrington Stage in Pittsfield, Mass. held a memorial celebration for theater composer William Finn. Finn died April 7 following an i…

Theatre Review: 'A Strange Loop' presented by Visionaries of the Creative Arts and Deaf Austin Theatre at Atlas Performing Arts Center by Savannah Brooks

Celebrate Pride By Looking Back at These 25 Queer Broadway Shows by Playbill Staff

From Angels in America to A Strange Loop, here's 25 seminal plays and musicals about the gay experience.

THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE to Return to New York in November

In celebration of the 20th Anniversary of William Finn & Rachel Sheinkin's landmark Tony Award-winning musical comedy, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee will return to the New Y…

A Strange Loop's John-Andrew Morrison Will Star in Off-Broadway Revival of Medea of the Laundromat by Andrew Gans

Arthur Adair will direct H.M. Koutoukas' 1965 seminal work.

The 2025 Toronto Theatre Critics Award Winners are… by Ross

Mahabharata and A Strange Loop lead the way in the 2025 Toronto Theatre Critics Awards Toronto, ON " The Canadian premiere of the groundbreaking musical A Strange Loop and a bold new retelli…

Video: Who Will Win the 2025 Pulitzer Prize for Drama?

The Pulitzer Prize Board today will present the 2025 award winners for Prizes in Journalism, Books, Drama and Music. Who will win this year? Tune in right here at 3pm to watch the announceme…

"A Strange Loop" Swings High and Shows Toronto to their Seats by Ross

The Toronto Theatre Review: A Strange Loop By Ross "If you're not scared…then it's probably not worth it." Truer words could not have been spoken, as this show isn't your typical Broadway-…

All the Drama: A Strange Loop, 2020 Winner, Pulitzer Prize for Drama by Jan Simpson

All The Drama is hosted by Jan Simpson. It is a series of deep dives into the plays that have won The Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The Pulitzer Prize for Drama: "A Strange Loop"2020 Pulitzer wi…

2025 Lucille Lortel Special Award Recipients Include Playwright Alice Childress by Darryn King

The Lucille Lortel Awards, the New York theater award that exclusively honors off-Broadway, have announced Special Award recipients for 2025. Playwright Alice Childress (1916-1994) will be …

Theater Star Kyle Birch Dies at Age 26: 'A Truly Remarkable Talent,' Says Agent

... known for playing Usher in 'A Strange Loop' on the West End, has died at age 26, his agent confirmed in a statement shared by 'Playbill'

Kyle Birch, West End Star of A STRANGE LOOP & More, Has Passed Away

Kyle Birch, West End stage star of shows including A Strange Loop and more has passed away. Learn more about Birch's life and career on BroadwayWorld here.

Kyle Birch, West End Star of A Strange Loop, Dies at 26

When the "Best" Isn't Your "Favorite": A Strange Loop vs Girl From The North Country (and Six) by JK

When the "Best Musical" Isn't Your "Favorite":A Strange Loop vs Girl From the North Country (and Six) It's been a while since we posted an article in this series, duty we thought we'd r…