Broadway News
Read the latest about Broadway musicals and plays, from show announcements to casting and and reviews.
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By Andrew Gans | 04/02/2020The world of Bikini Bottom comes to life in the musical, which opened on Broadway in 2017. -
Industry News
By Playbill Staff | 04/01/2020Broadway alums Brian Stokes Mitchell, Aaron Tveit, Matt Doyle, and Chad Kimball are among those to have shared their symptoms, health statuses, and pleas for social distancing.
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By Andrew Gans | 04/01/2020The cast of the web series Indoor Boys will also reunite for the bi-weekly event on the Broadway Podcast Network, hosted by Josh Lamon's alter ego.
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Photo Features
By Playbill Staff | 03/31/2020The original production Tennessee Williams' drama opened on Broadway March 31, 1945.
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Archival Photos
By Hannah Vine | 03/31/2020The show celebrates its 77th anniversary since opening at the St. James Theatre. March 31, 1943.
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Inside the Theatre
By Marc J. Franklin | 03/31/2020While theatres remain dark, revisit some of your favorites with Inside the Theatre, and get a closer look at the details you might miss before the show—plus a deep dive into the theatre's history.
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Broadway News
By Andrew Gans | 03/30/2020Enjoy your Zoom meetings from the Netherworld, Newfoundland, and Arendelle.
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Photo Features
By Hannah Vine |From City of Angels to The Secret Garden, here are some beloved shows that still have yet to be revived on the Great White Way.
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By Playbill Staff | 03/30/2020From Funny Girl to Six, these musicals all tell true stories about real people.
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Photos
By Marc J. Franklin | 03/29/2020The celebrated film, television, and theatre star was born March 29, 1918.
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Broadway News
By Olivia Clement | 03/26/2020The guest stars will join Dear Evan Hansen's Andrew Barth Feldman and Alex Boniello.
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Photo Features
By Talaura Harms | 03/26/2020Test your knowledge of musical theatre characters both old and new with this challenging quiz.
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Broadway News
By Olivia Clement | 03/25/2020The spring productions and other Off-Broadway programming have been rescheduled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Broadway News
By Ruthie Fierberg | 03/25/2020The actors will appear in a virtual gathering to support the arts education organization.
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Video
By Ruthie Fierberg | 03/25/2020The Lincoln Center Theater production will now open in the fall, but Cusack sings from her home in L.A. in a new series from Center Theatre Group.
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Obituaries
By Ryan McPhee | 03/24/2020Among his celebrated works were Love! Valour! Compassion!, Master Class, and the books to Ragtime and Kiss of the Spider Woman.
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Broadway News
By Olivia Clement | 03/24/2020The Broadway and Off-Broadway shows were suspended March 12 as COVID-19 restrictions came into effect.
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Broadway News
By Olivia Clement | 03/24/2020The Broadway guest stars join Dear Evan Hansen's Andrew Barth Feldman, Alex Boniello, and Will Roland at 6 PM ET.
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By Playbill Staff | 03/23/2020Check out which piece of fan art will be on the show's May cover!
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Book News
By Andrew Gans | 03/23/2020The tome will feature the words and lyrics from Byrne's recording and subsequent theatrical concert, with artwork by Maira Kalman.
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Video
By Andrew Gans | 03/22/2020Watch the actor’s passionate rendition of the anthem from the Tony-winning Dear Evan Hansen.
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Broadway News
By Mark Peikert | 03/21/2020The Joe Mantello-helmed production was to have opened at the Booth Theatre April 9.
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Quiz
By Playbill Staff | 03/21/2020Test your theatre knowledge.
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Broadway News
By Ryan McPhee | 03/20/2020Members of the Broadway community—including actors, musicians, dressers, and box office staff—will receive some compensation and protection in the wake of the shutdown.
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Broadway News
By Dan Meyer | 03/20/2020The play, starring Mark Addy, Dan Stevens, Tracie Bennett, and Gaby French, began previews February 29.
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Video
By Andrew Gans | 03/19/2020The new video from the international hit musical also features fans singing the tune by Irene Sankoff and David Hein.
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Video
By Olivia Clement | 03/19/2020While the Broadway production is temporarily closed, the Tony nominees discuss the Bob Dylan song "Tight Connection to My Heart."
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Archival Photos
By Playbill Staff | 03/19/2020The three-time Tony Award winner celebrates her birthday March 19.
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Photo Features
By Marc J. Franklin | 03/16/2020The original production, directed by Peter Hunt, opened at the 46th Street Theatre March 16, 1969.
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Archival Photos
By Playbill Staff | 03/15/2020The original production opened March 15, 1956, at the Mark Hellinger Theatre.
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By Marc J. Franklin | 03/15/2020The Andrew Lloyd Webber and Richard Stilgoe musical opened at the Gershwin Theatre March 15, 1987.
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By Hannah Vine | 03/15/2020A look at the evolution of Chicago, Sweeney Todd, My Fair Lady, Hello, Dolly! and eight more.
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By Marc J. Franklin | 03/15/2020The musical, featuring music and lyrics by Richard Rodgers and book by Samuel Taylor, opened March 15, 1962.
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Production Photos
By Playbill Staff | 03/14/2020The Roundabout Theatre Company revival opened March 14, 2019, at Studio 54.
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Photos
By Marc J. Franklin | 03/14/2020The hit Sara Bareilles-Jessie Nelson musical concluded its four-year run at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre January 5.
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Broadway News
By Logan Culwell-Block | 03/13/2020The Jimmy Award winner will host online game sessions with opportunities for audience participation beginning March 13.
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Broadway News
By Dan Meyer | 03/13/2020The Second Stage production, starring Jesse Williams, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and Patrick J. Adams, adjusts its performance calendar after Broadway went dark March 12.
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Insider Info
By James Miller | 03/13/2020What shows are about to close in New York City?
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Industry News
By Ryan McPhee | 03/12/2020All Broadway theatres and many Off-Broadway houses—as well as several companies across the country—have shut their doors in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Broadway News
By Playbill Staff | 03/12/2020The closure is effective at 5 PM tonight, and will last through April 12.
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By Ryan McPhee | 03/12/2020The pop twist on the Tudor monarchy debuts in New York with a devoted following already bowing down.
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Photo Features
By Nathan Skethway | 03/12/2020In honor of her birthday, we look back at some of our favorite Minnelli moments.
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Industry News
By Ryan McPhee | 03/11/2020The part-time employee worked at the Booth Theatre and the Brooks Atkinson Theatre in the past two weeks.
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Video
By Marc J. Franklin | 03/11/2020The third annual event was held March 10 at the New Amsterdam Theatre.
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Production Photos
By Marc J. Franklin | 03/11/2020The production, directed by Matthew Dunster, will open at the John Golden Theatre March 19.
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By Marc J. Franklin | 03/11/2020The Second Stage revival of Richard Greenberg’s Tony-winning drama will begin performances at the Hayes Theatre April 2.
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Industry News
By Andrew Gans | 03/11/2020"We remain vigilant, and we are prepared to make decisions based on current recommendations."
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By Nathan Skethway | 03/11/2020The musical began performances March 9 at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre.
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Readings and Workshops
By Ryan McPhee | 03/10/2020Cortney Wolfson and Stephanie Renee Wall play the title pair in the industry presentation, reprising their work from the 2017 Seattle world premiere.
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Broadway News
By Mark Peikert | 03/10/2020The ticket offer from producer Scott Rudin will begin March 12, amid rising coronavirus concerns.
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