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Monday, June 29, 2026

Sara Gettelfinger and Jeff Skowron Will Lead Hudson Valley The Addams Family by Meg Masseron

Core Theatre Group and Warwick Center for the Performing Arts are bringing the musical comedy to the stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:20AM[SHARE]

Video: Sinatra the Musical in the West End Releases First Trailer by Meg Masseron

London stage favorite Joel Harper-Jackson is leading the musical as Ol' Blue Eyes at the Aldwych Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:08AM[SHARE]

Friday, June 26, 2026

New Musical Like Father To Release EP Featuring James Monroe Iglehart, Ramin Karimloo, Eleri Ward, More by Meg Masseron

Jacob Ryan Smith's new coming-of-age musical examines America's true crime obsession through the experience of one family in the wake of their father's arrest.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:59AM[SHARE]

Ed Begley Jr. and Hayden Begley Will Star in Benefit Performance of David Auburn's Proof in Los Angeles by Meg Masseron

The acclaimed play will be staged at North Hollywood's El Portal Theatre, benefiting the Michael J. Fox Foundation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:23AM[SHARE]

Yale Repertory Theatre Names Whitney White, Vichet Chum, Christin Eve Cato New Commissioned Artists by Meg Masseron

They join the roster of more than 75 artists whose work has been supported by Yale’s Binger Center for New Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:09AM[SHARE]

Lea Salonga Will Receive Icon Award From Manila International Film Festival by Meg Masseron

Salonga is also set to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame this year, making her the first Filipina to receive the honor.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:06AM[SHARE]

Thursday, June 25, 2026

New Musical Wild About You Will Make Its London World Premiere in 2027 by Meg Masseron

Chilina Kennedy's new musical features a book by Dani Stoller and direction by Kristin Hanggi.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:26AM[SHARE]

Paranormal Activity Sets New Opening Date on Broadway by Meg Masseron

Transferring from sold-out runs from London to Los Angeles, the play brings the 2007 screen horror favorite to the stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:20AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Winners of 2026 Write Out Loud Contest Revealed by Meg Masseron

The contest supports up-and-coming musical theatre writers looking to break into the commercial industry.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:39AM[SHARE]

Lea Salonga Releases Pride Remix of 'The Last Night of the World' From Miss Saigon. by Meg Masseron

The dance track has arrived just in time for your Pride party.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:27AM[SHARE]

Lea Salonga, Andrew Rannells, Nikki M. James, More Join Broadway and Vine Concert Series in Napa by Meg Masseron

Broadway stars will head to the Bay Area for the outdoor concert series paired with world class wine.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:22AM[SHARE]

Dominique Morisseau, Stephen McKinley Henderson, June Carryl, More Will Lead 2026 Los Angeles Black Creators Summit by Meg Masseron

Presented by Support Black Theatre and Ebony Repertory Theatre, the event also marks the 30th anniversary of August Wilson's landmark speech, "The Ground on Which I Stand."

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:18AM[SHARE]

Monday, June 22, 2026

Courtney Reed, Claire Kwon, Marc delaCruz, More Join The Family Album Musical at La Jolla Playhouse by Meg Masseron

The new musical was sparked by MILCK and AG’s viral 2017 song "Quiet."

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:29PM[SHARE]

Norbert Leo Butz, Molly Ringwald, Harry Lennix, More Will Be Guest Stars in Are You Now Or Have You Ever Been Off-Broadway by Meg Masseron

Anna D. Shapiro is directing the new production of Eric Bentley’s 1972 play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:57AM[SHARE]

Videos: Corbin Bleu Performs 'Magic to Do,' Debbie Allen Accepts Legacy Award, More at Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth Concert by Meg Masseron

The free outdoor Times Square concert honoring Black artistry occurred Friday.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:45AM[SHARE]

Friday, June 19, 2026

Get an Inside Look at Rehearsals For the 2026 Jimmy Awards by Meg Masseron

Highlighting the best of high school musical theatre talent, the ceremony will feature performances by young nominees from across the country.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:17PM[SHARE]

Roger Q. Mason's Bill Will Receive Developmental Reading at Open Jar Studios by Meg Masseron

PlayPenn is staging the reading as part of their 2026 New Play Development Conference.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:26AM[SHARE]

Under the Radar Names Jenn Kidwell and Janet Wong as Co-Creative Directors Through 2029 by Meg Masseron

The appointment of Kidwell and Wong ushers in the second cycle of the festival's new leadership model.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:24AM[SHARE]

Dylan Mulvaney, Sam Tutty, More Join Twelve Hours with Tracy Letts by Meg Masseron

The day-long marathon will stage five readings of the playwright's work, benefiting the Circle in the Square Theatre School.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:12AM[SHARE]

Thursday, June 18, 2026

Dominic Colón's The War I Know Will Receive Public Reading by Meg Masseron

The play follows a Bronx family navigating the HIV/AIDS crisis through the eyes of a young gay Latine boy.

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David Rothenberg Will Lead Benefit Performance of Namedropping by Meg Masseron

The one-night-only performance of Rothenberg's autobiographical solo show will benefit The Fortune Society.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:37AM[SHARE]

Broadway Bares San Francisco Raises Record-Breaking $178k at Inaugural Castro Theatre Show by Meg Masseron

The California edition of Broadway Cares' popular annual NYC fundraiser was held this year at the newly renovated Castro Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:33AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Basil Twist's Arias With a Twist to Return for HERE Arts Center's 2026-27 Season by Meg Masseron

The 2008 cult sensation with downtown impresario Joey Arias will return to New York City this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:34AM[SHARE]

Get a 1st Look at New Gloria and Emily Estefan Musical Basura With New Trailer by Meg Masseron

The musical is making its world premiere at Atlanta's Alliance Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:14AM[SHARE]

Cynthia Erivo Will Present at 2026 Native Son Awards, With Cats: The Jellicle Ball Hosting the Afterparty by Meg Masseron

The annual awards recognize Black gay and queer men who have made a major cultural impact this year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:12AM[SHARE]

Monday, June 15, 2026

Turing Musical Will Release EP Featuring Vincent Jamal Hooper, James Olivas, Mason Olshavsky by Meg Masseron

Timothy L. Michuda and Benjamin Ward's new musical sheds light on the renowned mathematician and early-1900s gay man.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:40AM[SHARE]

Hamilton, Maybe Happy Ending, More Shout Out the Knicks' Championship Win by Meg Masseron

Basketball and Broadway joined in solidarity last week, because when New York wins—everyone wins.

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Al Pacino Wins 2026 Sam Wanamaker Award by Meg Masseron

Pacino receives the award in recognition for his contribution to theatre and film, and particularly his performances in Shakespeare's works.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:35AM[SHARE]

Get a 1st Look at NAATCO'S Henry VI: A Trilogy in Two Parts by Meg Masseron

Stephen Brown-Fried is at the helm of the production, first staged in 2018.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:33AM[SHARE]

Elaine May-Mike Nichols Play Best Line Wins, Refugee Rhapsody, More Will Run at Contemporary American Theater Festival by Meg Masseron

The festival will stage five new plays by acclaimed playwrights on the West Virginia's Shepherd University campus.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:31AM[SHARE]

Caitlin Houlahan, Daniel Marconi, More Will Lead Enda Walsh Mixtape Concert by Meg Masseron

The concert featuring songs from Walsh’s plays and films kicks off Origin Theatre Company's Irish Theatre Festival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:25AM[SHARE]

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