Butterworth and director Sam Mendes reunite on the new family drama, which grapples with grief in many forms.
In honor of Playbill's 140th anniversary, some of Broadway's brightest reflect on what being in our pages meant to them.
As Playbill celebrates our 140th birthday with a collectible series of retro covers, we're digging into the history of our changing looks.
This Texas High School's "student-driven theatre" has created "superfans" of the craft.
In light of the success of the Broadway musical, a much-older play adaptation is finding a new life at the Athenaeum Center.
Kenny Leon's revival of the seminal Thornton Wilder play looks different than any Our Town before it.
Jamie Lloyd's modern-set revival of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical is playing now at the St. James Theatre.
The Orange Is the New Black and Star Trek: Voyager star is back on the New York stage in a new play for Irish Rep.
The show is about to get a star-studded production at the Kennedy Center.
In honor of Playbill's 140th anniversary, some of Broadway's brightest took a walk down memory lane.
Marisha Wallace, Zachary James, Caissie Levy, Rob Madge, and Jade Marvin share their favorite spots in the city.
The three-time Tony Award-winning director walks through his career from You Can't Take It With You to The Roommate.
At the Purple Rose Theatre Company in Michigan, the Emmy Award-winning actor is trying to make 'em laugh.
Allen Contemporary Theatre is enlivening and enriching its community with disco infernos.
The South Pacific Tony winner is currently back on Broadway in the hit jukebox musical & Juliet.
A new deluxe edition of the in-development musical's 2023 studio album with bonus tracks releases September 27.
After almost 100 years, the play is finally premiering in New York, at Off-Broadway's Mint Theater.
The famed Chicago company may be known for its intense dramas. But its season opener shows it can excel at comedy.
How the energetic performer keeps the material fresh for himself, and for audiences.
In a town with nearly 50 theatres, this Branson Regional Arts Council production stood out.
The young star is cherishing the little things in the lead up to her exit from the romantic musical.
The musical is based on Japanese short stories. A new production aims to bring it closer to its source.
The artist is part of the cast that is currently bringing audiences to nightly fits of laughter at Broadway's Lyceum.
From shopping to dining to theatre, the city has a seemingly unlimited amount of things to do.
As a particularly star-studded season begins, here's a roundup of the many celebrities who are taking to the stage in 2024–25.
The Tony Award winner reunited with on-screen daughter, Lauren Graham, to discuss her new memoir The Third Gilmore Girl.
The two have created a searing exploration of being a woman in the military and trauma.
Lincoln Center Theater's new Broadway play from playwright Ayah Akhtar isn’t afraid to have a nuanced conversation about this controversial new technology.
Let these fantastic covers serve as inspiration for your next show or event.
Plus, Kathryn Hahn and Patti LuPone had an Agatha All Along reunion on the red carpet.
The show is a satiric retelling of some real-life Broadway history.
The Golden Globe winner plays a robot alongside newcomer Helen J Shen in the new sci-fi musical.
Herwitz is making his Broadway directorial debut with the two-person psychological thriller at the Hayes.
The British actor was acclaimed in London for playing Tamara Faye Messner. Now, she will see if she can recreate her triumph across the pond.
Following an Olivier-winning West End turn, the international star is readying her warrior take on Norma Desmond.
The SNL and Wicked on how Pat Carroll’s Ursula inspired her Queen Aggravain.
A mix of actors, designers, directors, and stage managers recall the schools that were part of their journey to the Main Stem.
With songs from School of Rock, Mean Girls, and more, we have the playlist to get you excited for the next academic year.
The stage and screen star is currently playing Prince Dauntless in the Broadway transfer of the 1959 musical.
Ross, currently represented on the London stage with Hello, Dolly!, will design video/projections for Broadway's Tammy Faye and BOOP!
The three-time Tony nominee also shares the first song from the new musical, and updates for Girls5eva and Waitress.
The Grammy nominee is currently making her Broadway debut in the Tony-winning Best Musical at the Walter Kerr.
At Sandra Simnegar and Mitch Fleck's theatre-themed wedding, guests were handed a Playbill when they walked in.
They are the alternate for Alice Paul in the Shaina Taub musical.
Middle Earth is rising again. What that says about our obsession with retelling stories.
The legendary theatre photographers are currently the subject of a retrospective at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.
Her dance background means she's always thinking about the ensemble.
Broadway choreographers are coming together to call for more protections against unauthorized reproductions of their work.
The star of Vanderpump Rules and Love Island is balancing reality TV with theatre.
The dialect specialist was also once a Macy's holiday elf.
The three-time Tony nominee is back on the stage in Nine and then right after in the Kimberly Akimbo national tour.
See McKechnie waltz through her Broadway memories, from A Chorus Line to Wicked.
As the new Broadway revival begins performances, Playbill looks back on the original production starring Carol Burnett.
The stage adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's novels has made its long-awaited American premiere
Broadway's newest songbird has begun her run at the Walter Kerr Theatre.
The Mary Poppins title player will soon be seen in starry Oklahoma! concerts and the London return of Cake: The Marie Antoinette Playlist.
Nine of the city’s largest theatres have new leadership, in a sign of the industry's ongoing challenges, and also its opportunities.
Looking to win a Tony Award? These Broadway theatres may just be your lucky charm.
In this week's column, Seth Rudetsky shares how Broadway favorites hid their pregnancies from the powers that be, and what to expect on his Broadway cruises.
Playbill looked through all 3,800+ shows on offer and picked a few we're excited for.
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