Mary Poppins Turns 100: A Proper Post on P.L. Travers by Trav S.D.

Last year on this date, the birthday of P.L. Travers (Helen Lyndon Goff, 1899-1996), I bunted by sharing a 20 year old review I had written of the Broadway production of the West End stage a…

At This Theatre: The New Amsterdam by JK

At This Theatre:The New Amsterdam  Currently in what might be called its "Disney Era," the New Amsterdam Theatre has been entertaining theater-goers on 42nd Street since it first opened i…

Julie Andrews Documentary to Stream on Disney+

Legendary actress, singer and author Julie Andrews will be featured in a new documentary on her life, from director/producer R.J. Cutler (“Billie Eilish: The World’s A Little Blurry,” …

New Julie Andrews Documentary Will Debut on Disney+ Next Year by Andrew Gans

Director R.J. Cutler's film will feature new interviews and never-before-seen archival footage of the Mary Poppins and Sound of Music star.

BREAKING RECORDS ON BROADWAY by Ron Fassler

July 8, 2026: Theatre Yesterday and Today, by Ron FasslerWith this week’s official passing of the torch from one to another, the Belasco Theatre can now boast Will Aronson and Hue Park’…

William Hanson has seen Mary Poppins 45 times...how many times have you seen William in Titanique? by Official London Theatre

Catch William Hanson as Ruth in Titanique until 26 July – get tickets: https://bit.ly/4v1neXW #WestEnd #London #Theatre

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…

Doug Besterman and Mike Morris React to Tony Win for Best Orchestrations by BroadwayWorld

Earlier tonight at the 79th Annual Tony Awards, Doug Besterman and Mike Morris took home a Tony Award for Best Orchestrations for Schmigadoon! After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hal…

PLAYBILLDER Spotlight: Students at This Arizona High School Are Fixing Their Short Attention Spans With Theatre by Dylan Parent

In a high school production of Mary Poppins, students are building skills and creating memories to last a lifetime.

Our try at a MARY POPPINS/1776 mash-up, as we approach the U.S. 250th birthday by Fred Landau

 Reprising our try at a  MARY POPPINS/1776 mash-up, as we approach the U.S. 250th birthday  The U.S. will celebrate our "Semiquincentennial" on July 4, 2026. There's still time to learn …

Brick Church Presents: Disney’s Mary Poppins

Mary Poppins and Dear Evan Hansen Will Be Part of Paper Mill Playhouse’s 2026-27 Season

Dear Evan Hansen, Mary Poppins, Lend Me a Tenor, Million Dollar Quartet Will Populate Paper Mill's 2026-2027 Season by Andrew Gans

The reduced season at the New Jersey venue will coincide with the conclusion of the theatre's multi-year renovation.

A Southern Oregon voice, shaped onstage and off by Jim Flint

From beginnings in Talent to Mary Poppins on Broadway, Steffanie Leigh brings it all back home with a new cabaret and an Agatha Christie mystery in Ashland.

Ogunquit Playhouse and Music Hall Will Co-Present Mary Poppins This Winter by Andrew Gans

The Disney and Cameron Mackintosh hit will fly into New Hampshire's Music Hall in December.

Tom Schumacher to Receive Harold S. Prince Award at The 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards

Former president of Disney Theatrical Productions, Tom Schumacher has been named the 2026 Harold S. Prince Award honoree at The Drama Desk Awards, celebrating his contributions to the world …

PLAYBILLDER Spotlight: A Student Wrote An Essay to Campaign for This High School to Perform Mary Poppins by Dylan Parent

Wilmington Christian School in Delaware creates connection.

Dracula, Mary Poppins, 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.

'Newsies' at Argyle Theatre With Mason Ballard, Cara Rose DiPietro & More by BroadwayWorld

All new video footage has been released from Newsies at The Argyle Theatre, directed by Tommy Ranieri, choreographed by Trent Soyster, with musical direction by Jonathan Brenner. Performance…

Video: Go Inside Rehearsals for MARY POPPINS 2026 Japan Revival

An in-rehearsal video has been released for the 2026 Japan revival of Mary Poppins, which will play Tokyu Theatre Orb from March 28 through May 9, 2026. Preview performances begin March 21. …

Will Blum, John Treacy Egan and More to Star in 1776 at Paper Mill Playhouse

Paper Mill Playhouse has revealed the complete cast and the creative team for 1776, the Tony Award-winning musical next up in Paper Mill's 2025-2026 season. 1776 will begin performances on W…

Jisel Soleil Ayon Serves Strength and Sass as Angelica in Hamilton on Broadway by Jamie Kravitz

Age: 27 Hometown: Long Beach, California Current role: Jisel Soleil Ayon plays Angelica Schuyler in Hamilton on Broadway. (Work!) This marks her Broadway debut. Previous roles: Ayon playe…

New Look At 'Spamalot' National Tour by BroadwayWorld

New photos and video highlights have been released for the North American tour of the Tony Award-winning Best Musical Comedy Monty Python's SPAMALOT. The 2025"2026 tour stars Major Attaway…

Video: Marc Shaiman Looks Back on Hollywood Career on THE VIEW

Tony Award‑winning composer and lyricist Marc Shaiman is looking back at his decades-long career of movies, TV, and Broadway in his new memoir, "Never Mind the Happy." On Tuesday, the…

Photos/Video: New Look At SPAMALOT National Tour

New photos and video highlights have been released for the North American tour of the Tony Award-winning Best Musical Comedy Monty Python's SPAMALOT. The 2025"2026 tour stars Major Attaw…

Video: Watch Highlights From FROZEN at Paper Mill Playhouse

Watch new highlights from Disney's Frozen, which is currently running at Paper Mill Playhouse. The production stars Mary Kate Morrissey (Wicked) as Elsa and Samantha Williams (Pirates! The P…

Review Roundup: SPAMALOT Embarks on North American Tour

The Tony Award-winning Best Musical Comedy Monty Python's SPAMALOT is now on its North American Tour. Read the reviews below! The 2025"2026 tour stars Major Attaway (Aladdin) as King Arthur,…

Broadway Quiz: Diva Digs by JK

We love our Leading Ladies, don't we? We know their famous roles. We know their signature songs. We know their awards. But do we know where they had their biggest Broadway moments? Broadway…

Snow Mice! review " Christmassy critters play hide and squeak in winter wonderland by Chris Wiegand

Egg theatre, BathThe puppet star of a popular children's show has been multiplied for this entrancing new adventure The Egg theatre has made a tradition of festive plays about inquisitive an…

Celebrate Dick Van Dyke's 100th Birthday With Elaine Paige on Sunday by Broadway.com

Olivier-winning actress Elaine Paige is giving Broadway.com listeners a chance to hear her BBC Radio 2 show Elaine Paige on Sunday. This week, West End leading man Charlie Stemp celebrate…

'Frozen' in Rehearsal at Paper Mill Playhouse With Mary Kate Morrissey & Samantha Williams by BroadwayWorld

Paper Mill Playhouse began rehearsals this week for the beloved musical Disney's Frozen. The production begins performances Wednesday, November 26 ahead of a Sunday, November 30 openin…

Meet the Company of 'Monty Python's SPAMALOT' North American Tour by BroadwayWorld

The Tony Award-winning Best Musical Comedy Monty Python's SPAMALOT is launching a North American Tour, and BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge went behind the scenes with the cast to get a sneak p…

'Mary Poppins' soars with holiday magic at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center by Toni Tresca

The Fine Arts Center's lavish Mary Poppins dazzles with joyful performances, big dance numbers and stunning stagecraft.

Video: Meet the Company of MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT North American Tour

The Tony Award-winning Best Musical Comedy Monty Python's SPAMALOT is launching a North American Tour, and BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge went behind the scenes with the cast to get a sneak p…

Photos: FROZEN in Rehearsal at Paper Mill Playhouse

Paper Mill Playhouse began rehearsals this week for the beloved musical Disney's Frozen. The production begins performances Wednesday, November 26 ahead of a Sunday, November 30 openin…

Major Attaway and More Will Lead MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT North American Tour

Full casting has been announced for the North American tour of the Tony Award-winning Best Musical Comedy Monty Python's SPAMALOT. The production will launch at Playhouse Square in Cleveland…

'Spamalot' Announces Cast for North American Tour by Matthew Herzog

Producer Jeffrey Finn is proud to announce full casting for the North American Tour of the Tony Award-winning Best Musical Comedy Monty Python's SPAMALOT. The cast includes Ma…

Mary Kate Morrissey, Samantha Williams and More to Star in FROZEN at Paper Mill Playhouse

Paper Mill Playhouse has revealed the complete cast and the creative team for Disney's Frozen, the next production in Paper Mill's 2025-2026 season. Directed by Paige Price, Frozen wil…

Is Daniel Day-Lewis right to say theatre is elitist? | Letters by Guardian Staff

Hannah Essex and Robert Parkhill have opposing reactions to Daniel Day-Lewis's claim that theatre is an elitist artform for privileged people Daniel Day-Lewis contends that theatre is intrin…

OHMYGOD HEY... Melanie La Barrie! | star of Hadestown, & Juliet on The Book Thief, Mary Page Marlowe by MickeyJoTheatre

Join my channel to gain access to exclusive content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDQi6IkbVa2SJok8fUZOpKw/join ' OHMYGOD HEY! This week, I had the chance to sit down with one of my fa…