Article | By Andrew Gans | March 26, 2025
On March 26, 1964: Funny Girl Opens on Broadway
The musical and subsequent film would make an international star of Barbra Streisand.
Article | By Molly Higgins, Diep Tran | March 12, 2025
10 Broadway Shows About Real-Life Women
From Alison Bechdel to Fanny Brice, these shows are a lesson in women's history.
Article | By Diep Tran | January 8, 2025
From Sound of Music to Cabaret: Movie Musicals That Changed Their Stage Originals
From new songs to new character choices, here are the biggest changes made for movie musicals that then made their way back to the stage.
Article | By Andrew Gans | December 24, 2024
Suffs Star Jenn Colella Will Celebrate New Year's Eve With 54 Below Concert
Earlier in the evening, the Manhattan nightspot will present New Belters Nicolas King and Seth Sikes.
Article | By Molly Higgins | December 6, 2024
Photos: See Bernadette Peters, Sam Smith, More Attend a Bob Mackie: Naked Illusion Screening
Tony winner Mackie's new documentary is directed by Matthew Miele.
Article | By Andrew Gans | December 4, 2024
Composer and Conductor Marvin E. Laird Passes Away at 85
The composer of cult favorite Ruthless!, Mr. Laird was also the long-time musical director and conductor for Tony winner Bernadette Peters.
Article | By Diep Tran | November 14, 2024
'Queen of Everything': The Many Times Broadway Stars Had Fun With Their Playbill Bios
It's not just Megan Hilty. Liza Minnelli, Barbra Streisand, and other stars have also had playful Playbill bios.
Article | By Molly Higgins, Logan Culwell-Block | November 11, 2024
Video: Megan Hilty Explains Why Her Death Becomes Her Playbill Bio Doesn't Match Her Resume
Hilty is starring alongside Jennifer Simard in the musical adaptation.
Article | By Margaret Hall | November 8, 2024
Suffs, Merrily We Roll Along, The Notebook, and More Broadway Favorites Earn 2025 Grammy Nominations
Six cast recordings are up for Best Musical Theater Album at the 67th annual ceremony.
Article | By Diep Tran, Logan Culwell-Block | October 30, 2024
Now, a Warning: Isabella Rossellini Records Pre-Show Message For Death Becomes Her
Audiences to the new Broadway musical are being treated to a voice cameo from the legend.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | October 29, 2024
If You Touch This Betty-Buckley-as-Grizabella Holiday Ornament, You'll Understand What Happiness Is
The 17th ornament in Broadway Cares' Broadway Legends series has some Jellicle flair.
Article | By Margaret Hall | October 22, 2024
Vaudevillian and Funny Girl Star Mimi Hines Dies at 91
The comedian, who replaced Barbra Streisand in the original Broadway production of the Fanny Brice biomusical, was one half of the duo Ford and Hines.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | October 16, 2024
Hannah Gadsby's New Show WOOF! Started Out as a Barbra Streisand Tribute
The Emmy-winning comedian about their newest comedy show, now playing Off-Broadway, which is not about dogs.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | September 26, 2024
A Barbra-Approved Barbra Streisand Documentary Is in the Works
Frank Marshall will direct the project, which has been given extensive access to the stage and screen star's personal archives.
Article | By Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block | September 5, 2024
North American Tour of Funny Girl Names Its New Fanny Brice
Michael Mayer directs the classic musical, which arrives in Seattle, Washington, later this month.
Article | By Andrew Gans | August 30, 2024
Once Upon a Mattress' Michael Urie Says Sutton Foster Is His 'Gumby Girlfriend'
The stage and screen star is currently playing Prince Dauntless in the Broadway transfer of the 1959 musical.
Article | By Molly Higgins | August 16, 2024
Criterion to Release Restored Edition of Barbra Streisand-Led Funny Girl Film
The 4K digital restoration includes a new audio interview with Streisand, a deleted scene featuring Streisand and Omar Sharif, and more.
Article | By Margaret Hall | August 1, 2024
WATCH: When She's Not Singing, Sierra Boggess Competes in Ice Skating
The Summer Olympics may be in full swing, but the Broadway favorite is spending her free time on ice.
Article | By Andrew Gans, Margaret Hall | June 13, 2024
Video: Watch Ben Platt and Cynthia Erivo 'Get Happy' Live at Broadway's Palace
The two Tony winners joined voices for a duet of the classic "Get Happy/Happy Days Are Here Again" medley.
Article | By Andrew Gans | June 11, 2024
Norm Lewis Floats on a Cloud of Music in Dazzling All-Broadway Set at 54 Below
The Phantom of the Opera title player was joined by his Side Show co-star, Alice Ripley, who was in equally thrilling voice.
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