Article | By Andrew Gans | March 26, 2025
On March 26, 1964: Funny Girl Opens on Broadway
The musical and subsequent film would make an international star of Barbra Streisand.
Article | By David Gewirtzman | March 25, 2025
Article | By Molly Higgins, Diep Tran | March 12, 2025
10 Broadway Shows About Real-Life Women
From Alison Bechdel to Fanny Brice, these shows are a lesson in women's history.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | February 10, 2025
Hannah Cruz Will Co-Star in Merrily We Roll Along Film
Ben Platt, Paul Mescal, and Beanie Feldstein are leading the project, filming over decades.
Article | By Molly Higgins | December 9, 2024
Video: Paul Mescal Performs in Gladiator II Musical on Saturday Night Live
Mescal will soon star in an Off-Broadway transfer of A Streetcar Named Desire at Brooklyn Academy of Music.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | October 18, 2024
V-I-D-E-O: Watch Highlights From Kennedy Center's 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Bonnie Milligan, Noah Galvin, Beanie Feldstein, and more star in the William Finn musical through October 20.
Article | By Playbill Staff | October 14, 2024
Video: Kevin McHale on Playing a Teenager, Again, in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
The show is currently getting a starry limited engagement at the Kennedy Center.
Article | By Molly Higgins, Logan Culwell-Block | October 14, 2024
The star-studded production continues at the Kennedy Center through October 20.
Article | By Playbill Staff | October 3, 2024
The show is about to get a star-studded production at the Kennedy Center.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | September 18, 2024
Leana Rae Concepcion Joins Kennedy Center's 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
The Merrily We Roll Along alum is filling in for Anna Zavelson, now poised to make her Broadway debut in The Notebook.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | August 29, 2024
Kennedy Center Assembles Starry Cast for 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Beanie Feldstein, Alex Joseph Grayson, Noah Galvin, and Bonnie Milligan are among the roster of stars bringing the William Finn-Rachel Sheinkin musical to D.C.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | June 4, 2024
Report: A Rodgers and Hart Biopic Is Coming
Boyhood and Merrily We Roll Along director Richard Linklater is working on a film telling the story of how one of Broadway's most iconic collaborations went kaput.
Article | By Dylan Parent | June 3, 2024
Playbill Celebrates Broadway's June Birthdays
From an American First Lady to an Old Man and the Pool, Playbill gives a standing ovation to Broadway's brightest born in June.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | February 6, 2024
Mallory Bechtel Joins Merrily We Roll Along Film Cast
Director Richard Linklater is filming the Stephen Sondheim musical over decades.
Article | By Molly Higgins | September 3, 2023
Lea Michele Says Goodbye to Funny Girl With Heartfelt Essay
The Broadway revival played its final performance at the August Wilson Theatre September 3.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | September 3, 2023
Following the final bow at the August Wilson Theatre, the revival is poised to embark on a national tour.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | August 30, 2023
Update: Lea Michele Still Out of Funny Girl, Will Perform Revival's Final Weekend
The Glee star is "under the weather" and missing weekday performances in the musical's last week at the August Wilson Theatre.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | August 29, 2023
Lea Michele Sidelined From August 29 Funny Girl Due to Illness
Alternate Julie Benko will perform in the Glee star's place.
Article | By Meg Masseron | August 7, 2023
Funny Girl on Broadway Recoups Its Investment
The news comes just one month before the show's closure on September 3.
Article | By Meg Masseron | August 6, 2023
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre Saw Funny Girl This Weekend
Being at the front lines of political press is always busy, but Jean-Pierre took a few hours to enjoy a classic.
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