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Monday, May 29, 2023

Tony Nominee Katy Sullivan Says It's Time For More Disability Representation on Broadway by Meg Masseron

The Cost of Living star is the first actor who's an amputee to be on Broadway, but she's ready for more accessibility

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02AM[SHARE]

Saturday, May 27, 2023

Go Inside Opening Night of Primary Trust, Starring The Good Place's William Jackson Harper by Meg Masseron

Kenny Leon and Lilli Cooper were some of the attendees at the Roundabout Theatre Company play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:03PM[SHARE]

Friday, May 26, 2023

Kimberly Akimbo Hosting Script-Signing Event at The Drama Bookshop by Meg Masseron

Creators of the Tony-nominated musical Jeanine Tesori and David Lindsay-Abaire will host a Q&A before signing scripts for fans.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM[SHARE]

Thursday, May 25, 2023

New York Classical Theatre Announces All-Women and Gender-Fluid Cast for Richard III by Meg Masseron

Stephen Burdman directs the production, which has also committed to "disability-forward" casting of the titular character.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM[SHARE]

Broadway Bets Raises Record-Breaking Total of $332,465 for Broadway Cares by Meg Masseron

All proceeds from the May 22 casino-style event benefited Broadway Cares.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM[SHARE]

New York Classical Theatre Announces All-Women and Genderfluid Cast for Richard III by Meg Masseron

Stephen Burdman directs the production, which has also committed to "disability-forward" casting of the titular character.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Marti Cummings Will Debut Drugs, Drag, and Divorce at Joe's Pub by Meg Masseron

The NYC drag artist and activist will make their solo concert debut at the Public Theater's cabaret venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:54PM[SHARE]

Maia Novi's Invasive Species Will Make World Premiere at The Tank by Meg Masseron

Pulitzer Prize finalist Michael Breslin will direct the limited run production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:03PM[SHARE]

Monday, May 22, 2023

Ramin Karimloo, Aaron Tveit, Anthony Rapp, and More Put on Their Poker Faces for Broadway Bets May 22 by Meg Masseron

All proceeds from the casino-style event benefit Broadway Cares.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM[SHARE]

Sunday, May 21, 2023

The Tony Nominees for Featured Actor in a Musical Size Up the Competition by Meg Masseron

With the Tony Awards in just three weeks, the five nominees got together for a meal at Joe Allen.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:24PM[SHARE]

Friday, May 19, 2023

Two River Theater Will Stage Hair, Kate Hamill's The Scarlet Letter, August Wilson's Gem of the Ocean, More in Upcoming Season by Meg Masseron

The New Jersey theater company will host two world premiere productions during its 30th anniversary season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM[SHARE]

Jared Grimes to Host 2023 Chita Rivera Awards, With Presenters John Riddle, Bebe Neuwirth, Charlotte d'Amboise, More by Meg Masseron

The yearly awards honor dance and choreographic excellence.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Ramin Karimloo, Aaron Tveit, Anthony Rapp, and More Will Put on Their Poker Faces for Broadway Bets by Meg Masseron

All proceeds from the casino-style event will benefit Broadway Cares.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM[SHARE]

Reba McEntire Wants Shucked's Caroline Innerbichler to Play Her in a Biopic by Meg Masseron

The beloved country star says that while seeing Shucked, Innerbichler "reminded" her of the often-asked question of who she'd cast as herself.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM[SHARE]

Monday, May 15, 2023

Illegal: A New Musical Releases Cast Album by Meg Masseron

Performed by an all Asian-American cast, the 15-song album features music and lyrics by Skyler Chin and Sita Sunil.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM[SHARE]

Friday, May 12, 2023

Steven Skybell, More Join The Lehman Trilogy at Boston's Huntington Theatre by Meg Masseron

The Tony-winning play will open at the Massachusetts theatre June 13.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM[SHARE]

NYC on Track to Ban Height and Weight Discrimination, What Does It Mean For Broadway? by Meg Masseron

Bill INT 0209 prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's height and weight in matters of employment, housing, and public accommodations.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:02AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Michael Lee Brown, Lexi Lawson, Brennyn Lark, Cara Rose DiPietro to Star in Presentation of Beethoven: Live In Concert by Meg Masseron

The new musical by Jad Jacob chronicles the life and music of Beethoven set to an electric rock score.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24PM[SHARE]

Get a First Glimpse at Melissa McCarthy as Ursula in The Little Mermaid by Meg Masseron

The adaptation of the beloved Disney cartoon will debut in theatres May 26.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:42PM[SHARE]

Tuesday, May 9, 2023

See All the Actors in a Play Nominated for a 2023 Tony Award by Meg Masseron

Broadway's top honors will be awarded on June 11 at the United Palace Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36PM[SHARE]

See All the Actors in a Musical Nominated for a 2023 Tony Awards by Meg Masseron

Broadway's top honors will be awarded on June 11 at the United Palace Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54PM[SHARE]

Video: Watch Halle Bailey Sing 'Part Of Your World' in The Little Mermaid Live Action Film by Meg Masseron

Plus, see the behind-the-scenes footage of the upcoming Disney film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:32PM[SHARE]

Brian Cox, Patricia Clarkson, Alex Lawther to Star in Long Day's Journey into Night on the West End by Meg Masseron

Jeremy Herrin will direct Eugene O'Neill's autobiographical play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:32PM[SHARE]

When the Concerts Called For An Encore: All the Times New York City Center Productions Have Transferred to Broadway by Meg Masseron

The longtime venue has been nominated for two 2023 Tony Awards for Best Revival of a Musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:48PM[SHARE]

Saturday, May 6, 2023

See Jordan E. Cooper, Julianne Hough, and More Attend the Gala Performance of The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window by Meg Masseron

The newly-opened Tony-nominated play, starring Oscar Isaac and Rachel Brosnahan, held a special gala performance on May 4.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42PM[SHARE]

Hear Andrew Lloyd Webber's Coronation Anthem 'Make a Joyful Noise,' Honoring King Charles III by Meg Masseron

The song features The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, the Choir of Westminster Abbey, the Fanfare Trumpeters of the Royal Air Force, and Tthe Westminster Abbey Sub-Organist Peter Holder.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:12PM[SHARE]