McCarter Theatre Will Stage World Premieres by Ken Ludwig, Douglas McGrath, and Eleanor Burgess Artistic Director Emily Mann has announced the theatre’s 2018–2019 season, which will also include works by Dominique Morisseau and David Hare.
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Rachel Chavkin to Direct World Premiere of Bess Wohl’s Continuity Off-Broadway The Manhattan Theatre Club production will open in May 2019.
From Barnum to Sunset Boulevard: Look Back at Glenn Close on the Stage The three-time Tony Award winner celebrates her birthday March 19.
Brooklyn Screening of David Bowie’s Lazarus Musical, Starring Michael C. Hall, Will Feature Live Accompaniment The screening captures the 2016 London engagement of the Ivo van Hove-directed production.
Listen to Lin-Manuel Miranda and Ben Platt Perform a Hamilton and Dear Evan Hansen Mashup The recording, the latest in Miranda’s #Hamildrop series, features “The Story of Tonight” and “You Will Be Found.”
Stage Directions: Christopher Ashley’s Journey From Bank Analyst to Tony-Winning Director The director of Broadway’s Escape to Margaritaville and Come From Away talks about two decisions that changed his life and career.
Come From Away to Play Australia in 2019 The musical will open at Melbourne’s Comedy Theatre next July.
NBC’s Will & Grace Renewed for a Third Season The sitcom has also added episodes to the upcoming second season.
Original A Chorus Line Star Sammy J. Williams Dies at 69 The Tony winner originated the role of Paul.
49 of the Most Iconic Playbill Covers in Broadway History From A Chorus Line to Rent to West Side Story, see the Playbills that have made their mark on the Great White Way.
How the 1994 Revival of Carousel Restored the Show’s Reputation In this 1994 interview, Tony-winning director Nicholas Hytner talks about casting Carousel in a way that has trickled down to this 2018 production.
Look Back at Tim Curry, Hank Azaria, Sara Ramirez, and More in Spamalot on Broadway The show opened at the Shubert Theatre March 17, 2005.
John Legend, Sara Bareilles, and More On What to Expect From Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert The famed singer-songwriters, Broadway vet Brandon Victor Dixon, and more give the inside scoop on the April 1 live musical event.
Can You Name These 15 John Kander Shows From Their Playbill Covers? Test your Broadway knowledge with this week’s photo quiz.
Playbill Vault’s Today in Theatre History: March 17