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Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Understudies From Boop!, & Juliet, Sunset Blvd., More Will Step Into the Spotlight by Andrew Gans

The At This Performance… concert series is an ongoing salute to Broadway and Off-Broadway standbys, understudies, and alternates.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:46PM[SHARE]

Cast Set for Harmony Theater's Oklahoma! by Andrew Gans

Austin Russell will direct the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36AM[SHARE]

Imelda Staunton-Led Mrs. Warren's Profession Will Broadcast in Movie Theatres Via NTLive by Andrew Gans

The new season will also feature The Fifth Step, the Hiran Abeysekera-led Hamlet, and Inter Alia.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Olivia Hernandez, Paul Castree, Sally Wilfert, More Cast in Austen's Pride Musical Tour by Andrew Gans

Igor Goldin will direct with choreography by Lisa Shriver.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:51PM[SHARE]

Watch Patti Murin, Hannah Corneau Rehearse 'I Can't Lose You' for Muny Frozen by Andrew Gans

John Tartaglia is directing the family-friendly Disney musical with choreography by Patrick O'Neill.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:48PM[SHARE]

Watch Highlights From Muny Come From Away, With Heidi Blickenstaff, Andréa Burns, Tamika Lawrence, Jason Tam by Andrew Gans

Seth Sklar-Heyn directs the 9/11-themed musical at the Tony-winning regional venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:36PM[SHARE]

Check Out New 10th Anniversary Hamilton Playbill Cover and Marquee by Andrew Gans

The National Constitution Center will also celebrate the Lin-Manuel Miranda musical with its 37th annual Liberty Medal.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:29PM[SHARE]

Beth Malone, Javier Muñoz, More Will Reunite on Stars in the House for Love Is Love Celebration by Andrew Gans

Also, watch "One Gay More" from the recent Pride event at the Kennedy Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:24AM[SHARE]

Audra McDonald, Victoria Clark, Cole Escola, More Join 27th Annual Broadway Barks by Andrew Gans

Tony winners Bernadette Peters and Beth Leavel will host the pet adoption event in Shubert Alley.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM[SHARE]
Monday, June 30, 2025

Go Backstage With Star-Studded Hello, Dolly! Company at Carnegie Hall Benefit Concert by Andrew Gans

Check out exclusive photos from the evening benefiting Off-Broadway's Transport Group.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:36PM[SHARE]

Photos: Wicked Celebrates Pride 2025 With a Broadway Block Party by Andrew Gans

The June 27 event featured numerous Broadway shows with music, giveaways, and Pride-filled fun.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:36PM[SHARE]

Post-Smash, Robyn Hurder Will Explore High Society at the Ogunquit Playhouse by Andrew Gans

Matt Lenz will direct the musical based on the Philip Barry play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:32PM[SHARE]

Listen to 'A Day in the Life' From Frank Wildhorn's Odessa Symphonie by Andrew Gans

Performed by the Vienna Symphony Orchestra, the new recording was just released.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:02PM[SHARE]

Video: Six: The Musical Breaks Broadway Record by Andrew Gans

Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss' international hit continues at the Lena Horne Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM[SHARE]

Shereen Ahmed, Nathan Salstone, More Will Be Part of 5th Annual In the Works-In the Woods Festival by Andrew Gans

Marsha Mason, Ashley Rodbro, and Colin Hanlon will direct new works during the upcoming Forestburgh Playhouse series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM[SHARE]

Gavin Lee Will Be Scar in Broadway's The Lion King by Andrew Gans

The role will mark the two-time Tony nominee's third for Disney.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:04AM[SHARE]

Watch Alex Newell Belt Out 'Home' From The Wiz at Broadway Bares by Andrew Gans

The Wizard of Oz-themed burlesque spectacular brought in over $2.4 million at the Hammerstein Ballroom.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM[SHARE]
Sunday, June 29, 2025

Sail Away: Titanìque Ends Off-Broadway Run June 29 by Andrew Gans

The hit send-up of the blockbuster film Titanic takes its final voyage at the Daryl Roth Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM[SHARE]
Friday, June 27, 2025

Watch Anthony Rapp, Mario Cantone, Wicked Stars, More Sing in Highlights From Rise Up. Live Proud. by Andrew Gans

RiseNY, in a partnership with Playbill, presented the free NYC Pride celebration concert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:02PM[SHARE]

Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, Off-Broadway League Reach Agreement on 4-Year Contract by Andrew Gans

The new agreement includes protections for associate directors and choreographers working on commercial Off-Broadway productions.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:06PM[SHARE]

Get a 1st Look at Aisha Jackson and Ryan McCartan in The Great Gatsby on Broadway by Andrew Gans

The hit musical, based on the F. Scott Fitzgerald novel, continues at the Broadway Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM[SHARE]

Watch J Morgan Lee Perform 'Above It All' From Xena: Warrior Musical by Andrew Gans

New York Theatre Barn has released a video playlist of songs from queer musicals to celebrate Pride.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:52PM[SHARE]

Watch L Morgan Lee Perform 'Above It All' From Xena: Warrior Musical by Andrew Gans

New York Theatre Barn has released a video playlist of songs from queer musicals to celebrate Pride.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:52PM[SHARE]

Six: The Musical Breaks Broadway Record June 27 by Andrew Gans

Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss' international hit continues at the Lena Horne Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM[SHARE]

Kyla Stone, Roe Hartrampf, Christine Toy Johnson, More Cast in Anastasia at Cape Playhouse by Andrew Gans

Eric Rosen will direct the musical from Terrence McNally, Lynn Ahrens, and Stephen Flaherty.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:47AM[SHARE]

RSC's Simon Russell Beale-Led Titus Andronicus Sets London Transfer by Andrew Gans

Max Webster's production of the Shakespeare classic will play the Hampstead Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM[SHARE]

Beth Leavel Was Contemplating Leaving the Biz When She Received a Career-Making Role by Andrew Gans

The Tony winner is now bringing down the house with her rendition of "The Ladies Who Lunch" in Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:33AM[SHARE]
Thursday, June 26, 2025

Watch 2 Songs From Joe Iconis' Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical by Andrew Gans

Christopher Ashley directs Iconis and Gregory S. Moss' musical at Virginia's Signature Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:12PM[SHARE]

West End Titanique Will Welcome New Cast Members This Summer by Andrew Gans

The irreverent send-up of the blockbuster film Titanic plays the Criterion Theatre at Piccadilly Circus.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:54PM[SHARE]

Ovation Rights Acquires Richard Stilgoe's Musical Catalogue, Including Phantom of the Opera by Andrew Gans

The three-time Tony nominee also co-wrote Starlight Express and Cats.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:54PM[SHARE]

Lord Nil: 7 Deadly Sins Sets Off-Broadway Dates by Andrew Gans

Alberto Oliva will direct the production featuring the international escape artist.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:54PM[SHARE]
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