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Wednesday, June 24, 2020

Celebrating the Black Women of Broadway With Amber Iman, Jocelyn Bioh, and Danielle Brooks by Marc J. Franklin

The co-founders of the new Instagram account honoring the legacy of Black women on the Main Stem discuss how the platform came to be, the women who have influenced them, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Celebrating Black Women on Broadway With Amber Iman, Jocelyn Bioh, and Danielle Brooks by Marc J. Franklin

The co-founders of the new Instagram account honoring the legacy of Black women on the Main Stem discuss how the platform came to be, the women who have influenced them, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Tuesday, June 23, 2020

Celebrate Bob Fosse With a Look at the Shows He Brought to Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The Tony, Oscar, and Emmy Award winner was born June 23, 1927.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:34AM[SHARE]

Take a Sneak Peek at Broadway's Hamilton on Disney+ by Marc J. Franklin

The Tony- and Pulitzer-winning musical arrives on the streaming platform July 3.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:37AM[SHARE]

Celebrate Christy Altomare With a Look Back At Anastasia on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The actor celebrates her birthday June 23.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Monday, June 22, 2020

Revisit the 2016 Revival of Falsettos on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

BroadwayHD and Lincoln Center will present a free sing-along stream of the production June 25.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:15AM[SHARE]

Saturday, June 20, 2020

From She Loves Me to Hairspray: David Rockwell Unpacks His Favorite Broadway Designs by Marc J. Franklin

The Tony Award-winning designer gives Playbill an inside glimpse at his creative process.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:31AM[SHARE]

Friday, June 19, 2020

Broadway Checklist: How Many of These Shows at the American Airlines Theatre Have You Seen? by Marc J. Franklin

Look back at the 10 most recent productions to play over 100 performances at the beloved theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:43AM[SHARE]

Look Back at A Raisin in the Sun in Honor of Phylicia Rashad by Marc J. Franklin

The actor, who won a Tony Award for her performance as Lena Younger, celebrates her birthday June 19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:57AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, June 17, 2020

Revisit David Byrne's American Utopia on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The theatrical concert, filmed by Spike Lee, is set to premiere on HBO later this year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:55PM[SHARE]

Ahead of the Antonyo Awards, a Look at the Nominees for Best Play, Musical, and Revival by Marc J. Franklin

The awards ceremony, celebrating Black theatre artists and contributors from the Broadway and Off-Broadway community, is set for June 19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:59PM[SHARE]

Can You Name the Longest-Running Show in Each Broadway House? by Marc J. Franklin

Test your theatre history knowledge!

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Revisit the Pulitzer Prize-Winning Fairview Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

Jackie Sibblies Drury's acclaimed drama opened at Soho Rep June 17, 2018.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Tuesday, June 16, 2020

Celebrate Laurie Metcalf With a Look Back at Her Broadway Highlights by Marc J. Franklin

The Tony and Emmy Award winner celebrates her birthday June 16.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Monday, June 15, 2020

Celebrate Neil Patrick Harris With a Look Back at Hedwig and the Angry Inch by Marc J. Franklin

The Tony Award winner celebrates his birthday June 15.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM[SHARE]

Saturday, June 13, 2020

26 LGBTQ+ Theatre Characters That Keep Us Inspired by Marc J. Franklin

We asked, you answered: Take a look at the queer characters that have moved you on the stage and beyond.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Friday, June 12, 2020

Can You Finish the Missing Lyrics to Hairspray? by Marc J. Franklin

Test your knowledge of the Tony Award-winning musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Thursday, June 11, 2020

29 Singers Who Brought Their Concerts to Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

From Patti LaBelle to Patti LuPone, look back at some of the performers who brought their musicianship to the Main Stem.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM[SHARE]

Revisit the Gender-Swapped Revival of The Odd Couple Starring Rita Moreno and Sally Struthers by Marc J. Franklin

The production of Neil Simon's comedy opened at the Broadhurst Theatre June 11, 1985.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Tuesday, June 9, 2020

Revisit the Past Decade of The Red Bucket Follies With Hamilton, Newsies, and More by Marc J. Franklin

In honor of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids, look back at the beloved fundraising celebration.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:44PM[SHARE]

Revisit Benj Pasek's Career Highlights in Honor of His Birthday by Marc J. Franklin

The Dear Evan Hansen and Great Showman writer celebrates his birthday June 9.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Monday, June 8, 2020

Looking Back at the Past Decade of Tony Awards: Part 2 by Marc J. Franklin

With the 2020 ceremony put on hold, Playbill revisits the 2015-2019 awards.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:10AM[SHARE]

Saturday, June 6, 2020

Looking Back at the Past Decade of Tony Awards: Part 1 by Marc J. Franklin

With the 2020 ceremony put on hold, Playbill revisits the 2010-2014 awards.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:30AM[SHARE]

Friday, June 5, 2020

The Black Broadway Community Marches in Honor of George Floyd by Marc J. Franklin

Company members from Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, Ain't Too Proud, and more participated in the George Floyd Memorial March in Harlem June 4.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:35PM[SHARE]

Wednesday, June 3, 2020

Look Back at Rodgers and Hart's By Jupiter on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The musical comedy opened at the Sam S. Shubert Theatre June 3, 1942.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:37AM[SHARE]

Revisit 60 Years of TheatreWorksUSA With Daphne Rubin-Vega, Roger Bart, Judy Kuhn, and More by Marc J. Franklin

With the launch of TheatreWorksUSAcademy, we're looking back at some of the organization's most memorable productions.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:21AM[SHARE]

Revisit 60 Years of TheaterWorksUSA With Daphne Rubin-Vega, Roger Bart, Judy Kuhn, and More by Marc J. Franklin

With the launch of TheaterWorksUSAcademy, we're looking back at some of the organization's most memorable productions.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:21AM[SHARE]

Monday, June 1, 2020

Celebrate 'June Is Bustin' Out All Over' With 7 Decades of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Carousel by Marc J. Franklin

Usher in the month with a look back at the productions of the classic musical starring Barbara Cook, Audra McDonald, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:09AM[SHARE]

Friday, May 29, 2020

Ahead of Playbill's May 30 Movie Night, Watch Cast Members From Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn Reunite by Marc J. Franklin

Bryce Pinkham, Lora Lee Gayer, and Megan Lawrence join Playbill LIVE! May 29 to talk about the 2016 musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:51AM[SHARE]

Thursday, May 28, 2020

Check Out These 9 Broadway-Themed Pies by Marc J. Franklin

Diana dance captain Richard Gatta shares his creative confections that have been keeping him busy during the Broadway shutdown.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM[SHARE]

Revisit The Normal Heart on Broadway in Honor of Larry Kramer by Marc J. Franklin

The playwright and AIDS activist died May 27 at 84.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

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