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Monday, June 17, 2019

A First Look at David Mamet's Bitter Wheat in London by Marc J. Franklin

The Harvey Weinstein"inspired drama, starring John Malkovich, is set to open at the Garrick Theatre June 19.

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Go Inside Rehearsal for Stonewall at the New York City Opera by Marc J. Franklin

The world premiere from composer Iain Bell and Pulitzer-winning librettist Mark Campbell is set to begin performances June 21 ahead of WorldPride.

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A First Look at Annie Golden in Broadway Bounty Hunter Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The new Joe Iconis musical takes over Greenwich House Theatre this summer.

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An Exclusive Look at The Ensemblist's Broadway's Next Class Spotlight by Marc J. Franklin

The popular platform, continuing its series showcasing theatre's unsung heroes, gave Playbill a peek at the next generation of performers slated to hit the Great White Way.

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A Look at A Strange Loop Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The world premiere of Michael R. Jackson's musical opens at Playwrights Horizons June 17.

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Go Inside Opening Night of Life Sucks. Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

Wheelhouse Theatre Company celebrates the return of Aaron Posner's Chekhov-inspired play.

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Saturday, June 15, 2019

Look Back at Hedwig and the Angry Inch in Celebration of Neil Patrick Harris by Marc J. Franklin

The Tony Award"winning film and stage star celebrates his birthday June 15.

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Friday, June 14, 2019

See Tony Winner Cady Huffman in Miss Peggy Lee: In Her Own Words and Music by Marc J. Franklin

The solo show, written and directed by Will Nunziata, premiered at The Green Room 42 June 10.

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A Sneak Peek at Rock of Ages Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The 10th anniversary production, starring original Broadway cast member Mitchell Jarvis, is about to take over New World Stages.

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Wednesday, June 12, 2019

A First Look at Sweat in the West End by Marc J. Franklin

Lynn Nottage's Pulitzer Prize-winning play, starring Martha Plimpton, began performances at London's Gielgud Theatre June 7.

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A First Look at The Secret Life of Bees Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The world-premiere musical from Lynn Nottage, Duncan Sheik, and Susan Birkenhead, opens at Atlantic Theater Company June 13.

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Hadestown's Post-Show Tony Awards Curtain Call Celebration by Marc J. Franklin

See how the 2019 Best Musical celebrated onstage after winning eight Tony Awards at the 73rd annual ceremony.

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See Phillipa Soo, Jelani Alladin, and More Celebrate Much Ado at Shakespeare in the Park by Marc J. Franklin

The Kenny Leon-helmed production, starring Danielle Brooks, opened at the Public Theater's Delacorte Theater June 11.

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Tuesday, June 11, 2019

Go Inside DKC/O&M's Exclusive Tony Awards After Party at the Carlyle by Marc J. Franklin

The Broadway public relations firm hosted its annual post-show celebration at the Carlyle Hotel June 9.

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Monday, June 10, 2019

Celebrate the Tony Awards With Hadestown, Oklahoma!, and What the Constitution Means To Me by Marc J. Franklin

The productions celebrated the 2019 Tony Awards with their cast and creative teams following the 73rd annual ceremony June 9.

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A First Look at the London Premiere of Afterglow by Marc J. Franklin

The hit play examining the complex dynamics between a gay married couple in an open relationship plays the Southwark Playhouse.

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Inside the Official 2019 Tony Awards Gala at the Plaza Hotel by Marc J. Franklin

Playbill was on hand to capture the Broadway bash after the 73rd annual ceremony.

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Sunday, June 9, 2019

See the Stars on the Red Carpet of the 2019 Tony Awards by Marc J. Franklin

Check out the arrivals for the 73rd annual ceremony at Radio City Music Hall June 9.

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Saturday, June 8, 2019

Inside the 2019 Tony-Nominated Scenic Designs by Marc J. Franklin

From sketch to stage, the nominated designers gave Playbill a glimpse into their process in creating the worlds presented on Broadway.

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Thursday, June 6, 2019

See Be More Chill Celebrate 100 Performances on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

After a New Jersey premiere and an Off-Broadway triumph, the Joe Iconis and Joe Tracz musical opened at the Lyceum Theatre March 10.

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Go Inside the Season 2 Premiere of Pose With Billy Porter, Janet Mock, and More by Marc J. Franklin

The Ryan Murphy series is set to return to FX June 11.

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See Donna Marie Asbury Take Her Final Bow in Chicago After 20 Years by Marc J. Franklin

The actor concluded her run in the long-running hit revival June 3.

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Broadway's Sea Wall/A Life, Starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Tom Sturridge, Meets the Press by Marc J. Franklin

Following a sold-out run at the Public, the evening of monologue plays is set to begin performances at the Hudson Theatre July 26.

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Wednesday, June 5, 2019

Go Inside Opening Night of Little Women Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

Kate Hamill's adaptation of the classic Louisa May Alcott story opened at the Cherry Lane Theatre June 4.

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Tuesday, June 4, 2019

See Karen Olivo, Stephanie Hsu and More Celebrate at the Women of the Public by Marc J. Franklin

Check out photos from The Public Theater's annual gala at the Delacorte in Central Park.

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Check Out Photos and Video From the 2019 Broadway Bares Fire Island Performances by Marc J. Franklin

The annual Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids fundraiser returned to the Pines June 1.

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Cheers to the 2019 Tony Awards: Inside the Honors Cocktail Party by Marc J. Franklin

This year's Tony nominees gathered June 3 at the Sofitel New York Hotel to celebrate ahead of the awards ceremony Sunday.

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Monday, June 3, 2019

A Look at the New York Premiere of Nomad Motel Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The production of Carla Ching's play opens at Atlantic Theater Company June 3.

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Go Inside the 2019 Drama Desk Awards Santino Fontana, Stephanie J. Block, and More by Marc J. Franklin

The 64th annual ceremony was hosted by Michael Urie at Town Hall June 2.

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Friday, May 31, 2019

A First Look at Disney's Beauty and the Beast at Paper Mill Playhouse by Marc J. Franklin

The production of the Disney hit musical, starring Gavin Lee, Belinda Allyn, Tally Sessions, is set to open in New Jersey June 2.

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Thursday, May 30, 2019

Take a Sneak Peek at Broadway's Jagged Little Pill by Marc J. Franklin

The cast of the Alanis Morissette musical, which will open at the Broadhurst Theatre this fall, stopped by Haswell Green's May 28.

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