Article | By Margaret Hall | February 10, 2025
Playbill Songwriter Series: The Boundary Breaking Work of Samora la Perdida
La Perdida is a trans trilingual creator and performer whose work straddles a language divide to emphasize the creative possibilities within the hybrid language of Spanglish.
Article | By Margaret Hall | February 5, 2025
Poster Artist David Edward Byrd Has Died at 83
Byrd created the art for original productions of Follies, Godspell, Little Shop of Horrors, and more.
Article | By Margaret Hall | December 26, 2024
Tony-Winning Director Mel Shapiro Has Died at 89
The co-creator of Two Gentlemen of Verona, Mr. Shapiro was also the author of two of the industry's most popular books.
Article | By Inspired Staff | October 16, 2024
Situation Project Launches Fall Arts Programming to Engage NYC Students From Classroom to Stage
Students will enjoy live performances of Hell’s Kitchen, Alvin Ailey, and The Nutcracker, and receive career-building workshops.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | July 3, 2024
Olivia Bellido Wins 2024 Stephen Schwartz Musical Theatre Teacher of the Year
The North Carolina educator will receive a $5,000 cash prize from The ASCAP Foundation and the Educational Theatre Association.
Article | By Molly Higgins | June 25, 2024
Damson Chola Jr. and Gretchen Shope React to Winning the 2024 Jimmy Awards
"I get to be someone's inspiration to keep going and pursue their dreams."
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | May 30, 2024
Baltimore's CJay Philip Wins 2024 Excellence in Theatre Education Award
Presented by The Tony Awards and Carnegie Mellon University, the honor recognizes excellent and impactful arts educators.
Article | By Molly Higgins | May 29, 2024
Where Did the 77th Annual Tony Award Nominees Go to College?
Find out which colleges and universities have the most alumni among this year's Tony nominees.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | April 29, 2024
Predict 2024's Tony Winners and Win a Chance for a NYC Vacation
The Tony Awards and Audience Rewards are teaming up again for the Tony Awards Challenge.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | April 26, 2024
Tony Awards Admin Committee Releases Final Rulings of 2023-2024 Season
Nominations for this year's awards are set to be revealed April 30.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | March 11, 2024
Recipients of 2023 Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative's Scholarships and Grants Revealed
The American Theatre Wing program works to support underserved public school students as they continue theatrical studies.
Article | By Meg Masseron | January 26, 2024
Cody Renard Richard Scholarship Announces 2024 Recipients
Ten theatre students have been selected for the program fostering the next generation of theatre professionals of color.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | December 15, 2023
Antonio Banderas and Emilio Aragón Spanish-Language Godspell Releases Cast Recording
Banderas also announced which musicals he plans to produce next at Teatro del Soho.
Article | By Talaura Harms | December 7, 2023
The First (Unused) Follies Poster Art Was Modeled on Dolly Parton
In his new book Poster Child, artist David Edward Byrd shares how he created the iconic posters for the original productions of Follies, Godspell, Little Shop of Horrors, and many others.
Article | By Meg Masseron | November 22, 2023
Billy Porter Taught Leslie Odom, Jr. in College
The Purlie Victorious star appeared on the Kelly Clarkson show to catch up about all things Broadway, plus his new album, When a Crooner Dies.
Article | By Seth Rudetsky | October 23, 2023
Emily Skinner Finally Confirms That Rumor About Jekyll and Hyde
Plus, how Seth is benefiting the Broadway Green Alliance tonight, and where you can catch him live and in person next.
Article | By Andrew Gans | July 28, 2023
How a Broken Foot Led Musical Director John McDaniel to an Emmy-Winning Career
The Broadway musical supervisor spent six seasons as the bandleader for The Rosie O'Donnell Show and just music directed Carol Burnett's birthday special.
Article | By Andrew Gans | July 21, 2023
After 2 Decades in Showbiz, Telly Leung Says Rejection Still Stings, But Community Is Key
The Broadway favorite can currently be seen in the third season of the acclaimed Max series Warrior.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | July 11, 2023
Matthew Wolfe Named 2023 Stephen Schwartz Musical Theatre Teacher of the Year
Presented by the ASCAP Foundation and the Educational Theatre Association, the award includes a $5,000 prize.
Article | By Jose Useche | June 26, 2023
Why the director is not interested in "topical-trans-trauma narrative."
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