Young Vic Names Kwame Kwei-Armah New Artistic Director Baltimore Center Stage’s outgoing artistic director, who is also a playwright, will take over in the spring.
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London and NYC Elphaba Flies Into Feinstein’s/54 Below September 27–30 Rachel Tucker, who starred on Broadway in Sting’s musical The Last Ship, brings her cabaret show to Manhattan.
Tony Nominee Denée Benton Replaces Phillipa Soo in Carnegie Hall Of Thee I Sing Additional casting has also been announced for the November MasterVoices event.
Watch a Chat With Harry Potter’s J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne, and John Tiffany The three artists discuss bringing Harry Potter and the Cursed Child to Broadway in this new video.
The Flea to Celebrate Official Opening of New Home The Off-Off-Broadway theatre will unveil its three-theatre performing arts complex September 28.
Why This Production of West Side Story Will Redefine Theatre in Paris Jean-Luc Choplin opens the new Seine Musicale theatre complex with a new production of the classic in hopes of cultivating musical theatre fans in the City of Light.
Feinstein’s/54 Below Hosts West Side Story 60th Anniversary Celebration September 26 Harvey Evans, who appeared in the original production, will make a special appearance at the concert.
Samantha Barks and Steve Kazee to Star in Broadway-Bound Pretty Woman The new musical, with music by Grammy winner Bryan Adams, sets its world premiere in Chicago.
Celebrate 60 Years of West Side Story With Rare Photos from Rehearsals to Backstage on Broadway The Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim, and Arthur Laurents musical opened September 26, 2957.
Meet New York City Ballet’s Youngest Choreographer in History At age 18, this apprentice ballerina will debut her first commission for the esteemed company this month.
Playbill Vault's Today in Theatre History: September 26
Torch Song Revival, Starring Michael Urie, Begins Off-Broadway Harvey Fierstein’s Tony Award-winning play returns to the New York stage after 35 years.
Exclusive: Backstage at Deconstructing Patti With Patti LuPone, Tina Fey, and More Olivier and two-time Tony winner LuPone reflected on her career in story and song with host Seth Rudetsky.
Exclusive: See Michelle Williams, Ariana DeBose, and More Celebrate Aretha Franklin The American Pops Orchestra‘s Respect: The Music of Aretha Franklin celebrated her 75th birthday this year.
Mary Jane Extends Off-Broadway The new drama by Pulitzer Prize finalist Amy Herzog, now playing at NYTW, starring Carrie Coon, will play an additional two weeks.