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From The Great Gatsby to The Wild Party: When Musicals Share the Same Source Material
Did you know there are multiple Phantom of the Opera musicals? It's more common than you think for musicals to share the same subject matter.
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Playbill Vault's Today in <em>Theatre</em> History: March 25
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Two Playbill writers continue their recap of the Apple TV+ series, calling out all the musical theatre references.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | March 18, 2025
On March 18, 1927: Tony-Winning Cabaret, Chicago Composer John Kander <em>is</em> Born
Celebrate a true living Broadway legend as he turns 98 today.
Article | By Playbill Staff | December 24, 2024
Playbill Staff Favorite Shows of 2024
From reimagined revivals, to adventurous new musicals, to memorable mothers, here are 15 theatre productions we loved this year.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | December 11, 2024
Jamie Lloyd-Directed Evita Will Return to London Summer 2025
Fresh off his Sunset Blvd.'s Broadway opening, Lloyd is revisiting the Andrew Lloyd Webber-Tim Rice musical after directing it in 2019.
Article | By Andrew Gans | July 11, 2024
Check Out Photos From Empire: the Musical, Opening Off-Broadway July 11
The new musical features a book, music, and lyrics by Caroline Sherman and Robert Hull.
Article | By Andrew Gans | July 1, 2024
Cady Huffman-Directed NYC Premiere of Empire: the Musical Begins July 1
The new musical features a book, music, and lyrics by Caroline Sherman and Robert Hull.
Article | By Andrew Gans | May 30, 2024
Cast Set for Cady Huffman-Directed NYC Premiere of Empire: the Musical
The new musical features a book, music, and lyrics by Caroline Sherman and Robert Hull.
Article | By Diep Tran | May 21, 2024
18 Times Asian and Asian Americans Made History on Broadway
Playbill celebrates Asian and Pacific American Heritage Month with a timeline of artistic milestones.
Article | By Diep Tran | December 29, 2023
Playbill's Favorite Theatre Moments of 2023
From Ruthie Ann Miles in Light in the Piazza to the puppets in Life of Pi, here are the things we loved this year.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | October 16, 2023
Legendary Casting Director Joanna Merlin Dies at 92
Merlin was Hal Prince's longtime casting director of choice, working on all of his musical collaborations with Stephen Sondheim.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | September 8, 2023
Watch the Curtain Up Broadway Festival Kick Off With Arielle Jacobs, Jelani Remy, Patti Murin, More
The three-day festival has taken over Times Square for a celebration of all things Broadway.
Article | By Playbill Staff | June 12, 2023
Some of the highlights from the 76th Annual Tony Awards, presented June 11 from United Palace in Washington Heights.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | May 22, 2023
& Juliet, Kimberly Akimbo, Sweeney Todd, More Perform at 2023 Manhattan Theatre Club Gala May 22
The evening honors Artistic Director Lynne Meadow's 50th anniversary with the company and outgoing Executive Producer Barry Grove.
Article | By Diep Tran, Logan Culwell-Block | May 2, 2023
Overlooked: Who Was Shut Out of the 2023 Tony Award Nominations?
Playbill looks at the artists and productions left out from this year’s Tony Awards.
Article | By Playbill Staff | December 11, 2021
Playbill Vault's Today in Theatre History: December 11
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Playbill Vault's Today in Theatre History: August 7
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12 Musicals on Broadway and Beyond That Came From Shakespeare Plays
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