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Sunday, June 7, 2026

'Thank You Ballroom'; Omari Wiles and Arturo Lyons Win Best Choreography at the 2026 Tony Awards for Cats: The Jellicle Ball by Diep Tran

The duo brought the world of ballroom to Broadway in the reimagined take on the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:37PM[SHARE]

Qween Jean Makes History as First Openly Trans Person to Win a Tony by Diep Tran

She also designed her own Tonys gown and director Whitney White's.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:03PM[SHARE]

Friday, June 5, 2026

A Tony Voter Explains How It All Works, and Why There Should Be an Ensemble Award by Diep Tran

There are 857 Tony voters. We spoke to one of them.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:23PM[SHARE]

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

A Woman Hasn't Won the Best Play Tony Award Since 2009; Bess Wohl Can Change That by Diep Tran

Her play Liberation is up for Best Play and shows that "women's stories can be universal."

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM[SHARE]

Thursday, May 28, 2026

From Cookies to Adrenaline, How Quincy Tyler Bernstine Successfully Plays a Grieving Widow in Well, I'll Let You Go by Diep Tran

The play, which wowed audiences last summer, has returned to Off-Broadway's Studio Seaview.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:56AM[SHARE]

Friday, May 22, 2026

Why Michelle Obama Became a Producer on Proof by Diep Tran

The former First Lady interviewed stars Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle on the latest episode of her podcast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:56AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Portraits of Lin-Manuel Miranda, Quiara Alegría Hudes Currently on Display in New York's Madison Square Park by Diep Tran

Visual artist Roberto Lugo has painted a tribute to Puerto Rican culture.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM[SHARE]

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Book of Mormon Delays Broadway Reopening by Diep Tran

The show will now push back its return to the O'Neill Theatre by another week.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:44PM[SHARE]

Photos: Look Back on Every Show in the 2025–2026 Broadway Season by Diep Tran

Thirty-four shows opened on Broadway. Do you remember all of them?

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:33PM[SHARE]

Thursday, May 14, 2026

The Book of Mormon Announces Return to Broadway Following Fire by Diep Tran

The show had to temporarily pause after a fire broke out at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:46PM[SHARE]

Giant Is the 1st Play Mark Rosenblatt Ever Wrote, Now It's Nominated for a Best Play Tony Award by Diep Tran

When the director-turned-playwright set out to write Giant, he just wanted to finish it.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:28PM[SHARE]

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Amber Gray Has Wanted to Play Riff Raff in The Rocky Horror Show Since She Was a Teenager by Diep Tran

The musical theatre favorite is not afraid to get ugly. Plus, what to expect from the Hadestown live stage film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:50PM[SHARE]

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

5 Reasons to Not See The Play That Goes Wrong Off-Broadway by Diep Tran

This comedy is a wild ride, not for the faint of heart or people without a funny bone.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:20PM[SHARE]

Thursday, May 7, 2026

After Broadway, Taraji P. Henson Is Looking Forward to Starring in Joe Turner's Come and Gone the Film by Diep Tran

She said no to Broadway, including The Color Purple, until Debbie Allen came calling.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:57PM[SHARE]

From Marla Mindelle to Michael Arden: These Artists Got Multiple 2026 Tony Nominations by Diep Tran

These individuals are up for multiple statuettes, and one costume designer might even get two statues!

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:57AM[SHARE]

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Joshua Henry and Ellenore Scott Did a Number at the Met Gala; The Next Day, Both Got Nominated for Tonys by Diep Tran

Henry sang "I Want to Dance With Somebody" on the steps of the musem, with choreography by Scott.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:29PM[SHARE]

From Rose Byrne to June Squib, Here Are the 24 Actors Who Just Became 1st-Time Tony Nominees by Diep Tran

The 2026 Tony Award nominations were announced May 5.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:40PM[SHARE]

June Squibb Makes History as Oldest Tony Awards Acting Nominee in History by Diep Tran

At the age of 96, she's nominated for a this season's Marjorie Prime.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:27AM[SHARE]

Monday, May 4, 2026

Video: Get an Exclusive Look at 'Keep Marching' From Suffs PBS Broadcast by Diep Tran

Director Leigh Silverman also reveals how she ensured viewers like you have the best seat in the house.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:32PM[SHARE]

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

PBS to Air Documentaries About Luke Evans, Marla Mindelle, Robert 'Silk' Mason by Diep Tran

The specials will follow the cast members of The Rocky Horror Show, Titaníque, and Cats: Jellicle Ball.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:59PM[SHARE]

Monday, April 27, 2026

Move Over Milky White! James Ortiz’s Latest Puppet Sensation Is Rocky in Project Hail Mary by Diep Tran

The theatre puppet designer is making a cinematic splash, playing a space alien inspired by David Hyde Pierce.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:34PM[SHARE]

Saturday, April 25, 2026

5 Broadway Shows That Opened This Week by Diep Tran

Here are the newest shows Broadway has to offer, and what critics thought of them.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Thursday, April 23, 2026

25 Years Ago, Maria-Christina Oliveras Was an Intern at Manhattan Theatre Club; Now She's on Its Broadway Stage by Diep Tran

Come along with the longtime actor as she gets ready for opening night of The Balusters.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:11PM[SHARE]

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

What Is the Meaning Behind The Fear of 13? by Diep Tran

Playwright Lindsey Ferrentino explains the many references, and superstitions, in the title of her new Broadway play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:59PM[SHARE]

Thursday, April 16, 2026

He's a Playwright, His Mother's a Physicist"And They're Performing a Show Together by Diep Tran

Shayok Misha Chowdhury and Bulbul Chakraborty created Rheology so they could spend more time together.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:12PM[SHARE]

Exclusive: Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson Perform 'Libre' From Mexodus by Diep Tran

The musical, currently running Off-Broadway, is celebrating an Audible release.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM[SHARE]

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Amanda Seyfried, Rachel Zegler, Phillipa Soo, Jonathan Groff, More Set for Octet Film by Diep Tran

Lin-Manuel Miranda has announced the cast for his film version of Dave Malloy's musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM[SHARE]

Monday, April 13, 2026

Photos: Shaina Taub Receives the Amplify Award at Maestra Gala by Diep Tran

The evening, hosted by Betsy Wolfe and Hannah Cruz, celebrated female composers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:17PM[SHARE]

Friday, April 10, 2026

Video: Jasmine Amy Rogers Performs 'My Friend, the Dictionary' From The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee by Diep Tran

From Betty Boop to Olive Ostrovsky, Rogers has had quite a year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:42PM[SHARE]

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Adrien Brody's Grandfather Once Got Fired From a Broadway Musical. Now Brody's Making His Broadway Debut by Diep Tran

The two-time Oscar winner currently plays a death row inmate in The Fear of 13 on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:42PM[SHARE]

Monday, April 6, 2026

Suffs Live Stage Film to Be Screened at Town Hall Ahead of PBS Broadcast by Diep Tran

Shaina Taub's musical is headed to the big screen.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:24PM[SHARE]

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