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Friday, June 19, 2026

In I'm Almost There, Todd Almond Has Turned The Odyssey Into a New York City Story by Logan Culwell-Block

In the musical, Almond plays himself (though he wouldn't mind Jonathan Groff playing him one day).

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:59AM[SHARE]

Thursday, June 18, 2026

Scott Kaplan Named Associate Artistic Director of Manhattan Theatre Club by Logan Culwell-Block

The move is a promotion for Kaplan, who has served on the company's artistic team since 2010.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:40AM[SHARE]

Meet the Winners of Concord Theatricals' 'You're in the Band' School of Rock Contest by Logan Culwell-Block

The initiative gives free licenses of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical to 10 schools in underserved communities.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:59AM[SHARE]

Todrick Hall Musical Midnight Will Bow Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

The work is coming to the Daryl Roth Theatre this fall after two runs in London.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM[SHARE]

Listen: Ramin Karimloo Sings 'Wanted to Believe' From New Musical Big Man by Logan Culwell-Block

The track is releasing as a single June 19, with proceeds benefiting the Alzheimer's Association.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:59AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Maury Yeston Will Celebrate New Biography A Very Unusual Way With Concert Signing Event by Logan Culwell-Block

The book covering the life and career of the Nine and Titanic songwriter has been written by Joshua Rosenblum.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:35PM[SHARE]

Live-Action, Animated Moanas Combine in Lin-Manuel Miranda's 'Along the Way' by Logan Culwell-Block

Newly written for the upcoming live-action film, the song is performed by Auli'i Cravalho, Catherine Laga'aia, and Dwayne Johnson.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:31PM[SHARE]

Before Billy on the Street, Billy Eichner Was a Theatre Kid Who Auditioned for Falsettos by Logan Culwell-Block

The comedian digs into his theatrical roots in his new audio memoir, Billy on Billy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:39PM[SHARE]

Watch: Jason Robert Brown Previews Upcoming Musical Less With 2 Songs at 92NY by Logan Culwell-Block

Brown previewed the musical at a recent event focused on Andrew Sean Greer, author of Less' Pulitzer-winning source material.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:04PM[SHARE]

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

The Zionists: A Family Storm Begins at Barrington Stage Company June 16 by Logan Culwell-Block

S. Asher Gelman's play is directed and choreographed by Chloe Treat.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:30PM[SHARE]

OG Cast Cameos Give The Book of Mormon Its Best-Ever Box Office, and More From Last Week's Broadway Grosses by Logan Culwell-Block

The Tony-winning musical celebrated its 15th anniversary with a "Magical Mormon Mystery Week."

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:25PM[SHARE]

Jason Daunter Named Theatre Director of La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts by Logan Culwell-Block

Daunter comes to the California company after a long career on Broadway and national tours.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:20PM[SHARE]

To Rita Wilson, Celebrity Autobiography Shows How Truth Is Way Funnier Than Fiction by Logan Culwell-Block

The show, now playing on Broadway until June 21, has stars reading from celebrity memoirs.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM[SHARE]

Fernell Hogan, Nina White Will Join Off-Broadway Spelling Bee Revival by Logan Culwell-Block

It'll be a Kimberly Akimbo reunion at New World Stages, with Hogan and White joining Justin Cooley in the cult-favorite musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:29AM[SHARE]

Nina White, Fernell Hogan Will Join Off-Broadway Spelling Bee Revival by Logan Culwell-Block

It'll be a Kimberly Akimbo reunion at New World Stages, with Hogan and White joining Justin Cooley in the cult-favorite musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:29AM[SHARE]

London's West End Will Get a Judi Dench Theatre by Logan Culwell-Block

The Shaftesbury is being renamed for the stage and screen icon.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:46AM[SHARE]

Meet the Full Cast of The Whoopi Monologues Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

Kecia Lewis, Dominique Fishback, and Danielle Pinnock have joined previously announced stars Kerry Washington and Kara Young.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:17AM[SHARE]

Paddington Stage Musical Confirms 2027 Broadway Bow by Logan Culwell-Block

The transfer has been heavily rumored since the musical hit it big at the 2026 Olivier Awards following a West End world premiere.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:29AM[SHARE]

Jonathan Spector's Birthright Begins New York Premiere Off-Broadway June 16 by Logan Culwell-Block

Molly Bernard, Zoë Winters, and more star in the new work from the Eureka Day playwright at MCC Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Monday, June 15, 2026

Photos: Olivia Holt Is Connie Francis in Broadway's Just in Time by Logan Culwell-Block

Jeremy Jordan leads the Bobby Darin biomusical, continuing its run at the Circle in the Square.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:33PM[SHARE]

Watch: Video Montage of Free Shakespeare in the Park's Romeo and Juliet by Logan Culwell-Block

Daniel Bravo Hernández and Ra'Mya Latiah Aikens lead in the title roles, with LaChanze, Francis Jue, Deirdre O’Connell, and more also starring.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:29PM[SHARE]

Ryo Kamibayashi, Barrett Foa Will Join Meg Stalter on Broadway in Oh, Mary! by Logan Culwell-Block

The Hacks favorite has recruited a new cabinet of co-stars for her upcoming Broadway debut.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:14PM[SHARE]

Mickey Gooch Jr. Sets 1-Night-Only Stint in Broadway's Celebrity Autobiogrpahy by Logan Culwell-Block

Gooch is writer, producer, and star of Off-Broadway's recently extended Silverback Mountain.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:11PM[SHARE]

F. Michael Haynie, Anne Fraser Thomas, More Will Perform at Broadway Tuesdays at Paramount by Logan Culwell-Block

Drag star Marti Cummings hosts the monthly event, raising money for the Ali Forney Center this Pride month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:05PM[SHARE]

Friday, June 12, 2026

A Rent Reunion, New Musicals From Betty Who and Gloria Estefan, Oh My! What to Expect at The Festival by Logan Culwell-Block

Broadway is headed to New York's Hudson Valley this summer for a special three-day event. Playbill has the inside scoop on what to expect.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:55PM[SHARE]

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Billy Porter Is Back From the Dead—and More Fabulous Than Ever by Logan Culwell-Block

Last year, he spent three days in a coma. The Tony winner is now alive to tell his tale in La Cage aux Folles at New York City Center Encores!

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:38PM[SHARE]

Alex Bechtel-Grace McLean-Eva Steinmetz Penelope Musical Will Get a Live Cast Album by Logan Culwell-Block

Get a first listen to McLean singing the title track.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:59AM[SHARE]

Joshua Henry Has Co-Written, Will Star in The Conversation Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

The 2026 Tony winner conceived and wrote the musical alongside Julia Harriman, with songs by Nick Green.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:57AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Radiohead Shakespeare Musical Hamlet Hail to the Thief Will Make London Premiere by Logan Culwell-Block

The work, co-directed and adapted by Christine Jones and Steven Hoggett, made its world premiere last year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:59PM[SHARE]

Raúl Esparza, Lily Rabe, Chuck Cooper to Star in Free Shakespeare in the Park The Winter's Tale by Logan Culwell-Block

The outdoor production will play the Delacorte Theater in Central Park

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:36PM[SHARE]

Ray Romano, Allison Williams, Kate Walsh, More Join Celebrity Autobiography Rotating Roster on Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

The limited run features an ever-changing cast of celebrity notables reading excerpts from real autobiographies.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:06PM[SHARE]

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