Article | By Andrew Gans | March 28, 2025
On March 28, 1985: Biloxi Blues Starring Matthew Broderick Opens on Broadway
The Tony-winning Neil Simon play was the second in his autobiographical Eugene Trilogy.
Article | By Margaret Hall, Molly Higgins | March 17, 2025
On March 17, 2005: Spamalot Opens on Broadway
Starring Tim Curry, Hank Azaria, Sara Ramirez, and more, the Monty Python comedy enjoyed a Broadway revival in 2023.
Article | By Margaret Hall | January 21, 2025
Satirist Jules Feiffer Has Died at 95
The Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist was a prolific artist, playwright, screenwriter, adult and children's book author, and art instructor.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | October 31, 2024
Cyndi Lauper Working Girl Musical Will Get a World Premiere at La Jolla Playhouse in 2025
The film is coming to the stage with a book by Smash creator Theresa Rebeck.
Article | By Andrew Gans | September 18, 2024
Christopher Ashley Named Recipient of 2024 'Mr. Abbott' Award
The Stage Directors and Choreographers
Foundation will present the Tony-winning director with the award in March.
Article | By Margaret Hall | September 9, 2024
Benj Pasek and Justin Paul Achieve EGOT Status
With last night's Emmy win, the duo have joined the acclaimed club of multi-discipline award winners.
Article | By Margaret Hall | September 6, 2024
Costume Designer Michael McDonald Dies at 60
Mr. McDonald was Tony nominated for his work designing the 2009 revival of Hair.
Article | By Playbill Staff | May 23, 2024
Revisit the Shows That Gave These Artists the 'T' in EGOT
From Jennifer Hudson to Andrew Lloyd Webber, here's every person who's ever earned an EGOT.
Article | By Margaret Hall | April 12, 2024
Tony Kushner Named 2024 Winner of PEN/Mike Nichols Writing for Performance Award
The honor recognizes a writer whose transformative work enlightens and inspires audiences in the tradition of comedian and filmmaker Mike Nichols.
Article | By Margaret Hall | January 16, 2024
Elton John Achieves EGOT Status
With last night's Emmy win, John has joined the acclaimed club of multi-discipline award winners.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | November 7, 2023
Jennifer Hudson Didn't Realize She'd Become an EGOT
The multi-award winner reached EGOT status as a producer of Best Musical winner A Strange Loop in 2022.
Article | By Margaret Hall | October 3, 2023
Watch: How a Chance Encounter at an Airport Kickstarted Casey Nicholaw's Broadway Career
The celebrated director-choreographer looks back on his legacy of toe-tapping musicals.
Article | By Margaret Hall | June 30, 2023
Tony Winner Alan Arkin Passes Away at 89
Initially an actor, Mr. Arkin also had a successful career as a director on both the stage and screen.
Article | By Andrew Gans | June 9, 2023
How a New York Times Pan Led Jack O'Brien to Directing
The multiple Tony winner is now Tony-nominated for his direction of Shucked.
Article | By Andrew Gans | April 24, 2023
Original Nine Star Karen Akers Returns to Birdland With About Time April 24
Expect songs by Jason Robert Brown, Cyndi Lauper, Lerner and Loewe, Maltby and Shire, Joni Mitchell, and more.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | November 4, 2022
Everything's Fine Star Douglas McGrath Dies Suddenly
The stage and film actor, director, and writer was performing his autobiographical solo show at Off-Broadway's DR2 Theatre.
Article | By Andrew Gans | August 15, 2022
Original Nine Star Karen Akers Will Return to Birdland With Water Under the Bridge
Expect songs by Craig Carnelia, Maury Yeston, Edith Piaf, and Stephen Sondheim.
Article | By Andrew Gans | August 9, 2022
Theresa Rebeck Will Write Book for Broadway-Aimed Working Girl Musical, Featuring Cyndi Lauper Score
Come From Away Tony winner Christopher Ashley will direct.
Article | By Margaret Hall | June 23, 2022
The artist was the co-author of the seminal classic Hair.
Article | By Andrew Gans | April 14, 2022
Original Nine Star Karen Akers Sets Solo Birdland Debut With Water Under the Bridge
Expect songs by Craig Carnelia, Maury Yeston, Edith Piaf, and Stephen Sondheim.
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