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Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Emily Dzioba Receives NewYorkRep's 2026 Curtain Rising Grant by Gabby Macogay

The grant recognizes Dzioba's play make one left purlwise.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:15AM[SHARE]

Kate Rockwell, Steven Huyh, Oluchi Nwaokorie, More Join Challenge Accepted! Lineup by Gabby Macogay

The concert will celebrate the winners of the 2025-2026 Musical Theater Songwriting Challenge for High School Students.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:38AM[SHARE]

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Video: Wayne Brady and Billy Porter Are Married in 1st Look at Encores! La Cage aux Folles by Gabby Macogay

Check out exclusive rehearsal footage of "We Are What We Are," "With Anne on My Arm," and "With You on My Arm."

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:52PM[SHARE]

Photos: Daniel Radcliffe, Darren Criss, Carrie Coon, Drew Barrymore, More Celebrate at Official 2026 Tonys After Party by Gabby Macogay

Check out which stars were celebrating after the 79th Annual Tony Awards.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37PM[SHARE]

Photos: Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, More 2026 Tony Winners Pose With Their Statuette by Gabby Macogay

The 79th Annual Tony Awards were held June 7 at Radio City Music Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:45AM[SHARE]

Jesse Eisenberg, Morgan Siobhan Green, Cassadee Pope, More Join 24 Hour Musicals by Gabby Macogay

The ambitious theatrical marathon event takes place June 22.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:44AM[SHARE]

Space Dogs: The Musical Sets London Bow by Gabby Macogay

Van Hughes and Nick Blaemire's Off-Broadway musical will have a limited engagement in London at The Other Palace.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:40AM[SHARE]

Sunday, June 7, 2026

Video: Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch Say Ballroom Has Always Been Embedded in the Language of Cats by Gabby Macogay

The duo won their first Tony Award for co-directing Cats: The Jellicle Ball.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54PM[SHARE]

'Take Up Space'; Shoshana Bean Wins 2026 Tony for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for The Lost Boys by Gabby Macogay

Bean is a first-time Tony winner for her role as Lucy Emerson in the vampire musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:07PM[SHARE]

Joe Mantello Wins 3rd Career Tony Award for Directing Death of a Salesman by Gabby Macogay

The Arthur Miller revival is quickly becoming one of the most Tony-winning plays of the season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:49PM[SHARE]

Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch Win 2026 Tony for Best Direction of a Musical for Cats: The Jellicle Ball by Gabby Macogay

"We honor the Black and brown trans women and gay men who were ballroom's pioneers," they shared from the stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:46PM[SHARE]

Friday, June 5, 2026

New Musicals to Premiere at 5th Annual Barn on Fire; Kirsten Childs Returning as Mentor by Gabby Macogay

The summer residency will be presented by New York Theatre Barn and the Fire Island Pines Arts Project.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:26PM[SHARE]

What Are Reviews Saying About Girl, Interrupted? by Gabby Macogay

The stage adaptation of Susanna Keyser's 1993 memoir opened at The Public Theater's Martinson Hall June 4.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM[SHARE]

Thursday, June 4, 2026

Edible Playbills! See the Show Art for This Year's Tony Nominees Recreated With Food by Gabby Macogay

Food artist Harley Langberg recreates these iconic Playbills in strawberries, mashed potatoes, anchovies, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:32PM[SHARE]

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Video: Christiani Pitts on Who's the Better Scene Partner: Sam Tutty or the King Kong Puppet? by Gabby Macogay

The costars of Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) are both nominated for Tony Awards.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:04PM[SHARE]

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Benson Drive Productions Launches Edinburgh Fringe Artists in Residence Program by Gabby Macogay

The program will give U.S. theatremakers the opportunity to present work at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:01PM[SHARE]

Video: To John Lithgow, Portraying Roald Dahl's Dark Side Was 'Automatically Compelling' by Gabby Macogay

The renowned actor is Tony nominated for his portrayal of children's author Roald Dahl in Giant, a role that requires "stamina."

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:45AM[SHARE]

Clint Ramos, David Zinn Lead 2026 Springboard to Design Summer Program by Gabby Macogay

The Tony Award-winning designers will lead the weeklong session's distinguished roster of guest artists.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:27AM[SHARE]

Friday, May 29, 2026

Did Reviews Have Big Feelings About Small? by Gabby Macogay

Robert Montano's autobiographical one-man show is now open at Pershing Square Signature Center's Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM[SHARE]

Snow White and Me Cast Recording Now Streaming by Gabby Macogay

The new family musical features music by Pippa Cleary with a book by Philip LaZebnik and Ronald Kruschak.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:44AM[SHARE]

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Broadway Dancer Robert Montano Used to Be a Horse Jockey; Small Details His Journey From the Saddle to the Spotlight by Gabby Macogay

Terrence McNally and Chita Rivera encouraged Montano to write down his life story.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:45PM[SHARE]

Friday, May 22, 2026

Hudson Valley Shakespeare's Samuel H. Scripps Theater Center Celebrates Opening by Gabby Macogay

Performances for the 2026 season will begin June 10.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:38AM[SHARE]

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

What Are Broadway's 25 Most Tony-Nominated Titles? by Gabby Macogay

Take a look at which shows have accrued the most Tony nominations throughout the decades.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:27PM[SHARE]

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]

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