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Thursday, August 6, 2026

Casting Revealed For Katie Cappiello's The Body of Mary Off-Broadway by Meg Masseron

The play in three acts follows three different "Marys," from Mary of Nazareth to Mary from Nazareth, Texas.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:59AM[SHARE]

Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Justin Mikita Launch Musical Comedy Microseries Theater Kids Vs. Zombies by Meg Masseron

The series, about a world where showtunes may be humanity's last hope, will feature songs by Shucked songwriter Shane McAnally.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:35AM[SHARE]

Casting Revealed For Buena Vista Social Club North American Tour by Meg Masseron

The musical inspired by the iconic album will hit the road this fall from Buffalo, New York.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:29AM[SHARE]

Neyla Pekarek Will Celebrate The Queen of Magic EP Release With New York, LA Concerts by Meg Masseron

The Grammy nominee, formerly of The Lumineers, has released five tracks from her musical about magician Adelaide Herrmann.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:26AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Lineup Revealed For Primary Stages 2026-2027 Season by Meg Masseron

The season will see the launch of the theatre company's new Flex Pass Ticket program, as well as the inaugural project in the Primary Stages Studio Series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:30AM[SHARE]

2026 Dramatists Guild Foundation Gala Will Honor Branden Jacobs-Jenkins by Meg Masseron

This year's gala will celebrate dramatists whose words shape the American theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:16AM[SHARE]

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Stars You Can See on Broadway in the 2026–2027 Season by Meg Masseron

From Tom Hiddleston to Rachel Zegler: If you want to see your favorite stars up close and personal—get to the theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:39PM[SHARE]

Monday, August 3, 2026

David Greenspan Will Star in Tom Stoppard's The Invention of Love Off-Broadway by Meg Masseron

Zachary Elkind will direct the rarely-staged play at Theaterlab.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:59AM[SHARE]

Thomasina Gross Solo Show Eartha: I'm Still Here Will Play 54 Below by Meg Masseron

Nohely Quiroz will direct the work celebrating the life, artistry, and enduring legacy of Eartha Kitt.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:30AM[SHARE]

Grey Henson Will Lead NYC Industry Presentation of Pringle & Finn, The Musical! by Meg Masseron

Based on the beloved children's books by Paul Castle, the 50-minute musical follows two penguins who embark on a cake delivery adventure.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:26AM[SHARE]

Jordan Fisher, Kate Baldwin, Norbert Leo Butz, More Featured On The Real Kyle McCarren Studio EP by Meg Masseron

Songs from The Real Kyle McCarren offers eight tracks from the new musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:22AM[SHARE]

Sunday, August 2, 2026

Ariana Grande Backs Out of West End Production of Sunday in the Park With George by Meg Masseron

A representative for Grande said the star will be "taking a step back from visibility.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:24PM[SHARE]

Geno Segers Will No Longer Join Hadestown on Broadway Following Online Outcry by Meg Masseron

Segers's casting was met with instant concern and criticism due to anti-trans rhetoric he has expressed in videos online.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:38PM[SHARE]

Friday, July 31, 2026

Get a 1st Listen to "Descendant of the Dragon" From New Queer Mythology Musical Legendary by Meg Masseron

Cheeyang Ng's musical follows a queer Asian immigrant's journey.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM[SHARE]

Max Wolf Friedlich's Newest Play The Holes to Be Produced by Robert Pattinson by Meg Masseron

Pattinson will produce via his production company, Icki Eneo Arlo.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM[SHARE]

Full Casting Revealed For The Visit at Pasadena Playhouse by Meg Masseron

Tony Award winner Darko Tresnjak will direct Maurice Valency's adaptation of Friedrich Dürrenmatt’s chilling classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:35AM[SHARE]

Recipients Revealed For Entertainment Community Fund's 2026 Alex Dubé Scholarship Program by Meg Masseron

The five selected dancers will receive $10,000 each to support their education.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:07AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Bryce Pinkham, Alex Moffat, Jordan Fisher, More Participate in New NYC Theatre Festival Matchbook Fest by Meg Masseron

The festival is bringing Broadway favorites downtown to Greenwich House Theater to showcase in-process works.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:37AM[SHARE]

Tovah Feldshuh Documentary Tovah Will Premiere Next Month by Meg Masseron

The film will highlight the Broadway veteran's 50 year-long career on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:15AM[SHARE]

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Caroline Bowman, Kuhoo Verma, Alex Grayson Will Lead Broadway Under the Stars Free Concert on Long Island by Meg Masseron

The stars will come out next month with a free concert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:06AM[SHARE]

Monday, July 27, 2026

Casting and Directors Set for Newport NewWorks Musical Theater Festival by Meg Masseron

The upcoming festival will stage three new musicals, including Stupid, The Debutantes, and A Life Worth Living.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:50AM[SHARE]

Julie Andrews Will Release Children's Book About Her Poodle Who Howled All Throughout My Fair Lady Rehearsals by Meg Masseron

Shy will help children find confidence, creativity, and the courage to use their voice.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:07AM[SHARE]

Thursday, July 23, 2026

BD Wong Will Star in Reimagined Solo The Glass Menagerie at Philadelphia Theatre Company in 2027 by Meg Masseron

Taibi Magar will direct the new version of Tennessee Williams' classic, conceived in collaboration by Magar and Wong.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:11AM[SHARE]

The Playwrights Realm Will Present Site-Specific Event This is Not a Drill by Meg Masseron

Dominique Rider will direct Daria Miyeko Marinelli’s interactive work exploring the history of injustice and resistance in Chinatown and NYC's downtown.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:08AM[SHARE]

The Playwrights Realm Will Present Site-Specific Event This is Not Not a Drill by Meg Masseron

Dominique Rider will direct Daria Miyeko Marinelli’s interactive work exploring the history of injustice and resistance in Chinatown and NYC's downtown.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:08AM[SHARE]