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Thursday, May 14, 2026

Off-Broadway's Mint Theater Will Stage Phyl, The Fanatics in 2026-2027 Season by Gabby Macogay

Davis McCallum and Britt Berke are set to direct the season's two featured plays.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:48PM[SHARE]

John Lithgow to Receive John Willis Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre by Gabby Macogay

The Giant star will be honored at the 80th Annual Theatre World Awards June 2.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:53AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, May 13, 2026

New Musical Hit Show—About Real-Life Kidnapping of Frank Sinatra, Jr.—Sets World Premiere by Gabby Macogay

The noir-inspired new work by Billy Recce is being directed by Eamon Foley.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:57PM[SHARE]

Cast Set for The Last—Pharaoh Workshop by Gabby Macogay

The immersive new work tells a reimagined tale of Cleopatra's life through the lens of Black feminism and a modern American political landscape.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:05PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Springboard to Design Launches Fellowship Program by Gabby Macogay

The year-long virtual experience will begin in 2027 and provide aspiring theatre designers with mentorship opportunities.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:52AM[SHARE]
Friday, May 8, 2026

Andy Karl, Bradley Dean, Donnie Kehr, More Join Janice Jam Concert Series by Gabby Macogay

The Janice Jam's Broadway Tuesdays at Paramount residency continues at the Paramount Times Square May 12.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36AM[SHARE]

Reviews: What Did Critics Think of Second Stage's The Receptionist? by Gabby Macogay

Two-time Tony winner Katie Finneran stars in Adam Bock's dark comedy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:21AM[SHARE]
Thursday, May 7, 2026

In Burnout Paradise, 5 Performers Cook a Meal, Sing a Song, Accomplish Errands—All While Running on Treadmills by Gabby Macogay

This feat of multitasking, from Australian company Pony Cam, has won the hearts of audiences around the world. And if you don't like, they'll refund your money.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:04PM[SHARE]

Meet the Cast of Bubba Weiler's The Saviors by Gabby Macogay

Crystal Finn, Ivan Howe, Julius Rinzel, and Stanley Simmons will star in the work at Atlantic Theater Company Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:05PM[SHARE]

Rachel Zegler, Adrien Brody, Ben Platt to Star in Last Dance Film by Gabby Macogay

Platt will also write original music for Zegler to perform in the father-daughter film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:58AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, May 5, 2026

New Musical About Hollywood Icon Rita Hayworth in the Works by Gabby Macogay

Rita: More Than A Memory will center on the iconic film star's battle with progressive Alzheimer's disease.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:22PM[SHARE]

See All the Best Revival of a Play Nominees for the 2026 Tony Awards by Gabby Macogay

The 79th Annual Tony Awards ceremony will be held at Radio City Music Hall June 7.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:19AM[SHARE]

See All The Best Revival of a Musical Nominees for the 2026 Tony Awards by Gabby Macogay

The 79th Annual Tony Awards ceremony will be held at Radio City Music Hall June 7.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:16AM[SHARE]

See All the Best Musical Nominees for the 2026 Tony Awards by Gabby Macogay

The 79th Annual Tony Awards ceremony will be held at Radio City Music Hall June 7.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:56AM[SHARE]

See All the Best Play Nominees for the 2026 Tony Awards by Gabby Macogay

The 79th Annual Tony Awards ceremony will be held at Radio City Music Hall June 7.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:53AM[SHARE]
Friday, May 1, 2026

After 4,000-Plus Performances, Aladdin's Michael James Scott Prepares for Life Beyond the Lamp by Gabby Macogay

Broadway's longest-running genie reflects on how Aladdin helped him become his most authentic self.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:38PM[SHARE]

New Musical Forget I Said Anything Sets Off-Broadway Bow by Gabby Macogay

Samantha Roberts' concept musical will open in July at Theatre Row.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:14PM[SHARE]

Proof Partners with NYC Department of Education's Theatre Program by Gabby Macogay

The Broadway revival starring Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle will welcome over 500 NYC public school students and educators.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM[SHARE]

5 World Premiere Plays Make Up Woolly Mammoth Theatre's 2026-2027 Season by Gabby Macogay

This serves as the inaugural season for Woolly Mammoth Artistic Director Reggie D. White.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:27AM[SHARE]
Thursday, April 30, 2026

Photos: Audible Theater and Together Celebrate 2026 Spring Season by Gabby Macogay

Hugh Jackman, Ella Beatty, Corey Stoll, Cecily Strong, and more were on hand to toast the Off-Broadway collaboration.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:30PM[SHARE]

Photos: Dramatists Guild Celebrates 2026 Award Recipients by Gabby Macogay

Honorees included Liberation's Bess Wohl and Real Women Have Curves' Benjamin Velez and Joy Huerta.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:55PM[SHARE]

Watch: MJ’s Matte Martinez Performs 'Billie Jean' with Savannah Bananas by Gabby Macogay

The walk-up rendition of the classic Michael Jackson song was performed this weekend at Yankee Stadium.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Joseph Webb, Nora Schell, Adesola Osakalumi Among Rhinebeck Writers Retreat 2026 Cohort by Gabby Macogay

The 26-person cohort includes Broadway performers, playwrights, and musicians from across a variety of genres.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:16PM[SHARE]

See New Video Highlights of Broadway’s Beaches by Gabby Macogay

The new musical, adapted from both Iris Rainer Dart's novel and the popular 1988 film, is led by Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:02PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Reviews: Did Critics Feel at Home on Avenue Q in London's West End? by Gabby Macogay

The 20th-anniversary production plays the Shaftesbury Theatre through August 29.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:22PM[SHARE]

Stephen Schwartz, Jane Krakowski, More Attend Kenrex Opening Off-Broadway by Gabby Macogay

The Olivier-winning production made its American premiere April 26.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM[SHARE]
Thursday, April 23, 2026

Julie White Will Lead Bad Dates Sequel in George Street Playhouse 2026-2027 Season by Gabby Macogay

White originated the role of Haley in the first entry of Theresa Rebeck's solo play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:42PM[SHARE]

Watch: Michael James Scott Makes an Aladdin-Themed Cameo on General Hospital by Gabby Macogay

The three-episode special features Broadway's current Genie.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:59AM[SHARE]

Star Amerasu Joins Silverback Mountain Off-Broadway by Gabby Macogay

Amerasu will play Miss Jackson in Mickey Gooch, Jr.’s screwball musical comedy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:23AM[SHARE]

Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap Finds New West End Cast by Gabby Macogay

The London production of The Mousetrap holds the Guinness World Record for longest theatrical run.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:41AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Full Casting Found for A Woman Among Women Cast at LCT by Gabby Macogay

The new play will begin previews at the company's Off-Broadway Claire Tow Theater May 16.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:46AM[SHARE]
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