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Monday, June 8, 2026

'The Lincoln Center Archives Should Be Public'; Alden Ehrenreich Refuses to Let Theatre Become 'A Leisure Activity of the Rich' by Margaret Hall

Ehrenreich had plenty to say after winning his Tony about theatrical access, and his dream of a more open experience for all.

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The Bonds of Motherhood Will Bind Shoshana Bean and Caissie Levy Forever by Margaret Hall

Both are newly minted Tony winners, something that would not have been possible if Levy had not stepped away from The Lost Boys.

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Sunday, June 7, 2026

Here's What Lynn Ahrens 'Wanted to Say' When She Was Played Off at the 2026 Tony Awards by Margaret Hall

The Ragtime scribe believes the show is a "living thing" that belongs to the people, now.

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Alden Ehrenreich Wins Best Featured Actor in a Play at the 2026 Tony Awards by Margaret Hall

Winning for his performance in Becky Shaw, this is Ehrenreich's first Tony win and nomination.

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Bess Wohl Hopes Liberation is 'A Spark of Courage' For Audiences by Margaret Hall

Wohl is the first woman to win a Tony for Best Play since 2009.

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Ali Louis Bourzgui Honors Arab Theatre Makers, Palestine Winning Featured Actor Tony Award for The Lost Boys by Margaret Hall

This is Bourzgui's first win and first nomination.

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Omari Wiles and Arturo Lyons Want to Bring Fame to Broadway by Margaret Hall

Wiles and Lyons won the Tony Award for Best Choreography for their work on Cats: The Jellicle Ball.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:53PM[SHARE]

Laurie Metcalf Wins Best Featured Actress in a Play at the 2026 Tony Awards for Death of a Salesman by Margaret Hall

The stage and screen favorite is now a three-time Tony winner.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:32PM[SHARE]

Friday, June 5, 2026

Fallen Angels Streams Live From Broadway June 5; On Demand Viewing Added by Margaret Hall

2026 Tony nominees Rose Byrne, Kelli O'Hara, and more star in Noël Coward comedy via Roundabout Theatre Company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:56PM[SHARE]

Stage and Screen Actor Anthony Head Has Died at 72 by Margaret Hall

Mr. Head was a chameleonic actor known for his work on Buffy The Vampire Slayer, The Rocky Horror Show, Ted Lasso, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:38PM[SHARE]

What Are Reviews For A Woman Among Women at Lincoln Center Theater? by Margaret Hall

The play was originally developed and produced by The Bushwick Starr and New Georges.

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Thursday, June 4, 2026

Photos: The Vampire Lestat's Sam Reid and Rolin Jones Take a Bite Out of The Lost Boys on Broadway by Margaret Hall

Tony nominated star Ali Louis Bourzgui was surprised by his vampiric idol at the June 3 performance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

The Fantasticks Is Finally Coming to Broadway by Margaret Hall

Second Stage Theater will stage the Broadway premiere of the Jones and Schmidt classic, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' Gloria, and more.

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Read the Reviews for Jerome Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

Jeorge Bennett Watson and Stephen Spinella lead the new play about the opening of a middle-aged gay relationship.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:14AM[SHARE]

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Video: Cynthia Nixon Performed in Angels in America During Pride: 'It Felt Like Being in the USO' by Margaret Hall

The two-time Tony winner reflects on her stage career, including when she was in two Broadway shows at the same time, in the latest episode of My Life in The Theatre.

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Monday, June 1, 2026

'Every Piece of Scenery Needs to Be Climbable' in Fallen Angels by Margaret Hall

Tony nominee David Rockwell discusses his mischievously reinforced set, the inaugural to reopen the Todd Haimes Theatre.

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Bill Nabel and Neil Berg's Musical Flying Toward the Sun to Receive NYC Reading by Margaret Hall

The new musical about asylum seekers will be directed by Joe Brancato.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:09PM[SHARE]

Friday, May 29, 2026

See the Cast of The Rocky Horror Show 'Time Warp' to Good Morning America by Margaret Hall

This revival is now the most Tony-nominated production of the cult favorite in theatrical history.

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Qween Jean Broadway Is Trans Fundraiser to Feature J. Harrison Ghee, Sis Thee Doll, Cristina Rae, Nora Schell, More by Margaret Hall

Black Trans Liberation has provided weekly meals to New York City community members weekly for more than six years.

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See Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) Perform Live in The New York Public Library by Margaret Hall

The Tony nominated musical visited the iconic Trustees Room to perform a special, intimate showcase.

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What Are Reviews For Eisa Davis' ||: Girls :||: Chance :||: Music :|| Off-Broadway? by Margaret Hall

Vineyard Theatre is presenting the new work, directed by Pam MacKinnon.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:38AM[SHARE]

The Lost Boys Sets Release Date for Broadway Cast Album by Margaret Hall

Get a look at the track list—including a surprise bonus track.

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Thursday, May 28, 2026

Get an Exclusive 1st Listen to 'Secret Comes Out' From The Lost Boys' Broadway Cast Album by Margaret Hall

The Best Musical Tony nominee has released the first song from its upcoming album, and Playbill has a special sneak peek.

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David Lindsay-Abaire's The Balusters Proves 'Nostalgia Is Toxic' by Margaret Hall

He's currently up for a Tony Award for Best Play, for his surprisingly relevant comedy about a homeowners' association.

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See Who's Joining Bill Pullman, Kenneth Branagh, and Helen Hunt in Royal Shakespeare Company's The Cherry Orchard by Margaret Hall

The new version of the Russian dramatist's final play has been adapted by Olivier-winning playwright Laura Wade.

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Get a 1st Look at Kirstin Maldonado as Anne Boleyn in SIX: The Musical by Margaret Hall

Don't lose your head, the Pentatonix singer begins performances next week.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:39AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Read the Reviews For The Maids Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

Kip Williams directs Bridgerton star Yerin Ha, Phia Saban, and Lydia Wilson in the video-heavy reimagining of Jean Genet's classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:25AM[SHARE]

Tony-Nominated Costume Designer Albert Wolsky Has Died at 95 by Margaret Hall

Mr. Wolsky was one of the last remaining members of costume design's old guard.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:14AM[SHARE]

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Winners Revealed for NEA and NAMT's Musical Theater Songwriting Challenge for High School Students by Margaret Hall

The winning songwriters will travel to New York City this June to work with mentors on a special concert at New World Stages.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:59AM[SHARE]

Friday, May 22, 2026

Tony-Nominated Book Writer Jeffrey Lane Has Died at 71 by Margaret Hall

Mr. Lane was the scribe behind Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:51PM[SHARE]

New Independent Musical Theatre Record Label Busted Broadway Launched by Margaret Hall

The label will create and develop streaming albums and videos, with an eye toward live concert performances and physical media releases.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:37PM[SHARE]

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