Kenny Leon Shares the Secret to His Success on CBS This Morning The Tony-winning director talks directing Denzel Washington and Samuel Jackson in his new memoir Take You Wherever You Go.
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Go Inside the 2018 Sing For Hope Piano Unveiling with Daphne Rubin-Vega, Wicked Stars, and More The non-profit celebrates another summer of outdoor pianos in New York City.
First Look at Lauren Molina, Conor Ryan, and More in Desperate Measures Off-Broadway The David Friedman-Peter Kellogg musical began its new run at New World Stages May 30.
Iain Bell’s Stonewall Opera to Premiere at New York City Opera The company’s 2018–2019 season will also include The Crucible.
The Cast and Creative Team of the Joel Grey-Helmed Yiddish Fiddler Meet the Press The National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene production will begin performances at the Museum of Jewish Heritage July 4.
Music Theatre International Acquires Licensing Rights to Waitress Singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles earned a Tony nomination for her score to the musical.
Tony Winner Betty Buckley Offers NYC Concerts Prior to Hello, Dolly! Tour The Broadway favorite returns to Joe’s Pub June 5 to celebrate the release of her new album Hope.
Playbill Vault’s Today in Theatre History: June 5
Paige Davis Is Mame at North Shore Music Theatre Starting June 5 The Jerry Herman classic also features Ellen Harvey and David Coffee.
Genesis of a Song: Writing Frozen’s ‘Monster’ Tony-nominated songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez break down writing the new song for Broadway.
Turner Classic Movies Pays Tribute to Hollywood Movie Musicals The celebration includes 90 films, 45 of which have ties to stage productions, including Cabaret, Show Boat, Gypsy, and more.
25 DAYS OF TONYS: Gavin Lee Talks Tapping on Four Legs in SpongeBob SquarePants The 2018 Drama Desk winner and Tony nominee talks about the trickery behind his four-legged character’s design.
Donja R. Love’s Sugar in Our Wounds Begins Off-Broadway The world premiere from Manhattan Theatre Club begins previews at New York City Center June 5.
Grosses Analysis: Frozen and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Approach Tony Awards With a Post-Holiday Bump The two Tony-nominated productions saw increases at the box office in the week after Memorial Day.
Trans Voices Cabaret Will Return to the Duplex for Expanded Pride Week Concert The showcase of up-and-coming transgender and non-binary performers returns to June 23.