Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | March 18, 2025
On March 18, 1927: Tony-Winning Cabaret, Chicago Composer John Kander is Born
Celebrate a true living Broadway legend as he turns 98 today.
Article | By Margaret Hall | December 19, 2024
Alan Cumming to Host Birthday Celebration for John Kander at Roundabout Theatre Company
The benefit concert will celebrate Kander's 98th birthday, with Cumming leading a roster of Roundabout favorites.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | December 13, 2023
James T. Lane's Amos Hart in Chicago Is a Tribute to Black Entertainer Bert Williams
As the first Black actor to play the role on Broadway, Lane tells us how his performance (with those white gloves) is uniquely informed by the vaudeville star.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | October 13, 2023
The John Kander, Fred Ebb, and Lin-Manuel Miranda musical released a cast album last month.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | July 30, 2023
New York, New York Closes On Broadway July 30
Colton Ryan and Anna Uzele lead the new Kander and Ebb musical, with additional material by Lin-Manuel Miranda and direction by Susan Stroman.
Article | By Diep Tran | July 23, 2023
New York, New York to Close on Broadway
The John Kander-Fred Ebb musical announced an abrupt closure.
Article | By Meg Masseron, Logan Culwell-Block | July 12, 2023
New York, New York Ensemble Receives Actors' Equity Association's Outstanding Broadway Chorus Award
The annual award was the first award within the theatre industry to honor choruses and ensembles in the original companies of Broadway musicals.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | July 7, 2023
John Kander Says You Have to 'Find Some Joy in the Process' to Be An Artist
The 2023 Lifetime Achievement Tony Award recipient spoke about the nature of creativity in the new The Artist in the Open Jar series.
Article | By Margaret Hall | July 6, 2023
New York, New York Partners With Drama Book Shop to Offer Free Tickets July 6
The purchase of a special "Major Chord Mocha" from the theatre industry's favorite bookstore comes with a free ticket to tonight's show, while supplies last.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | June 22, 2023
Get a 1st Listen to Kander and Ebb's Original 'New York, New York' Demo
The never-before-heard recording is one of several bonus tracks included on the upcoming Broadway cast album of New York, New York, releasing June 23.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | June 20, 2023
The Broadway musical features nine new songs written by John Kander and Miranda, along with many songs from the Kander and Ebb catalogue.
Article | By Talaura Harms | June 13, 2023
Here's What Jason Robert Brown Was Going to Say Before the Broadcast Cut Him Off Onstage
Plus, what is The Gospel According to J., how Topdog/Underdog pulled Suzan-Lori Parks out of despair, and other discoveries from the Tony Awards press room.
Article | By Playbill Staff | June 12, 2023
'I'm in Tech': Designer Beowulf Boritt May Be Tired, But He's Very Glad He's Won a Tony Award
The designer won the 2023 Tony for Best Scenic Design of a Musical for New York, New York.
Article | By Playbill Staff | June 12, 2023
Some of the highlights from the 76th Annual Tony Awards, presented June 11 from United Palace in Washington Heights.
Article | By Margaret Hall | June 12, 2023
David Lindsay-Abaire Wins 2023 Tony for Best Book of a Musical
Lindsay-Abaire takes the prize for the book to Kimberly Akimbo, adapted from his play.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | June 11, 2023
Kimberly Akimbo, Leopoldstadt Win Big at 76th Annual Tony Awards; See the Complete List of Winners
The evening also saw historic wins for non-binary performers Alex Newell and J. Harrison Ghee.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | June 9, 2023
Hear Anna Uzele Take on the Iconic Title Number From Broadway's New York, New York
The Kander and Ebb and Lin-Manuel Miranda musical has dropped the track as a single and music video ahead of the upcoming cast album's postponed release.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | June 8, 2023
Watch the Tap-Happy 'Wine & Peaches' From Broadway's New York, New York
The number, with Tony-nominated choreography from Susan Stroman, pays homage to the iconic NYC photograph "Lunch Atop a Skyscraper."
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | May 26, 2023
Watch the Full Number 'Light' From New York, New York, Filmed Live on Stage
The Kander and Ebb Broadway musical has released the performance in honor of Manhattanhenge, a biannual event next set to happen May 29 and 30.
Article | By Talaura Harms | May 24, 2023
Meet the 2023 Tony Nominees From This Season's New Musicals
Go inside the Tony press day event with interviews and Playbill's portraits in the final installment of this four-part series.
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