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Today's Top Story
Musical Adaptation of
The Time Traveler’s Wife
Sets Sights on U.K. Bow
By Dan Meyer
Other Top Stories
London News
As London Theatres Approach Reopening,
Everybody's Talking About Jamie
Will Return to the West End in May
By Andrew Gans | 03/05/2021
The cast will be headed by Noah Thomas as Jamie New and Shane Richie as Hugo/Loco Chanelle.
Film & TV News
FX’s Pose to End With Season 3, Premiering in May
By Ryan McPhee | 03/05/2021
The Ryan Murphy series features a predominantly trans principal cast, and earned Billy Porter a historic Emmy win.
Education News
Ann Reinking Scholarship Established to Aid Early Career Dancers
By Logan Culwell-Block | 03/04/2021
Off The Lane will offer an annual grant to a young dancer moving to New York City.
Film & TV News
Saycon Sengbloh to Go Back in Time for ABC's
The Wonder Years
Reboot
By Dan Meyer | 03/04/2021
The Tony nominee will appear in the Lee Daniels pilot, directed by original series star Fred Savage.
Production Photos
Celebrate Bryan Cranston With a Look at His Performances on Broadway
By Playbill Staff | 03/07/2021
The Tony Award-winning stage and screen star celebrates his birthday March 7.
Photos
From Fosca to Dolly: Celebrating Donna Murphy on the New York Stage
By Marc J. Franklin | 03/07/2021
The two-time Tony Award winner celebrates her birthday March 7.
Playbill Vault
Playbill Vault's Today in Theatre History: March 7
By Playbill Staff | 03/07/2021
Happy birthday, Donna Murphy!
Benefits and Galas
'Suddenly Seymour':
Stars in the House
Welcomes Jeremy Jordan, Lee Wilkof, Hunter Foster, and Gideon Glick March 6
By Andrew Gans | 03/06/2021
Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefits The Actors Fund.
Playbill Vault
Playbill Vault's Today in Theatre History: March 6
By Playbill Staff | 03/06/2021
Happy birthday to
Godspell
,
Pippin
, and
Wicked
composer Stephen Schwartz.
Photo Features
Look Back at the Stage Musicals of Stephen Schwartz
By Nathan Skethway | 03/06/2021
The acclaimed composer and lyricist celebrates his birthday March 6.
Film & TV News
In the News: Edie Falco Will Star as Hillary Clinton in
American Crime Story
, Mandy Patinkin Heads to
The Good Fight
, More
By Talaura Harms | 03/05/2021
Plus: Broadway Podcast Network launches its own app for theatre-related podcast listening.
Benefits and Galas
Concert Honoring Late Rebecca Luker Will Feature Kelli O'Hara, Norm Lewis, Judy Kuhn, More
By Andrew Gans | 03/05/2021
Becca
, with music direction by Mary-Mitchell Campbell and Joseph Thalken, will benefit ALS research.
Theatre Alternatives
The Playbill Weekend Streaming Guide: What to Watch March 5-7
By Talaura Harms | 03/05/2021
A virtual tour of London's West End, a drive-in production of the new rock musical
SuperYou
, and more online offerings this weekend.
Benefits and Galas
Stars in the House
Celebrates Birdland March 5 With Julie Halston, Jim Caruso, Natalie Douglas, More
By Andrew Gans | 03/05/2021
Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefits The Actors Fund.
Broadway Cares
Filmed Presentation of
Gutenberg! The Musical!
Will Stream
By Dan Meyer | 03/05/2021
The performance stars Bobby Conte Thornton and Alex Prakken.
Theatre Alternatives
Matthew Bourne's
New Adventures
Festival Launches March 5 With Stream of
Swan Lake
By Andrew Gans | 03/05/2021
City Center presents the virtual festival, also featuring
The Car Man, Cinderella,
and
Romeo and Juliet.
International News
Musical Adaptation of
The Time Traveler’s Wife
Sets Sights on U.K. Bow
By Dan Meyer | 03/05/2021
The musical will feature music and lyrics by Joss Stone and The Eurythmics’ Dave Stewart.
Video
Watch American Dance Machine for the 21st Century Recreate 'Cool' From
West Side Story
on the Streets of NYC
By Talaura Harms | 03/05/2021
The dance video is directed by Tony nominee Joshua Bergasse and features the original Jerome Robbins choreography.
Cast Recordings & Albums
Track-by-Track Breakdown: Sally Wilfert on Collaborating With Her Late Friend Rebecca Luker
By Sally Wilfert | 03/05/2021
The album of their 2019 concert
All the Girls
gets a physical release March 5 from PS Classics.
Playbill Vault
Playbill Vault's Today in Theatre History: March 5
By Playbill Staff | 03/05/2021
Girl From the North Country
becomes the final Broadway show to open before theatres are closed in 2020.
Theatre Alternatives
SuperYou
Musical, Presented Drive-In-Style, Streams March 5
By Playbill Staff | 03/05/2021
Playbill hosts a special virtual red carpet for the new work by Lourds Lane.
Cast Recordings & Albums
Upcoming Cast Recordings
By Playbill Staff | 03/05/2021
The show tunes you need from the shows you love!
Film & TV News
Schedule of Upcoming and Current Free Live Stream Broadcasts
By Playbill Staff | 03/05/2021
Your guide to where and when to watch captures of live plays and musicals.
Video
Celebrate Tony-Winning Composer Jeanine Tesori With This Video Tribute
By Talaura Harms | 03/04/2021
Samantha Williams, Kara Lindsay, NaTasha Yvette Williams, and more appear in the half-hour salute from music director Max Grossman.
Theatre Alternatives
In the News: A
Contact
Reunion, Lena Hall and Derek Klena in Bringing You Broadway Benefit, More
By Talaura Harms | 03/04/2021
Plus: New York Theatre Barn hosts a Women in Theatre roundtable with Melissa Errico, Ann Harada, L Morgan Lee, and more.
Video
Revisit the Emotional Part 1 Finale of
The Inheritance
By Dan Meyer | 03/04/2021
Eric meets the ghosts of Walter’s caretaker past.
Benefits and Galas
Stars in the House
Celebrates Duke Ellington March 4 With Mercedes Ellington, Judith Jamison, Ty Stephens, More
By Andrew Gans | 03/04/2021
Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefits The Actors Fund.
London News
Back to Court:
Six
Plans (Another) West End Reopening
By Ryan McPhee | 03/04/2021
The London musical continues to be a symbol of resilience during the coronavirus pandemic.
Theatre Alternatives
Jill Eikenberry Stars in
Jericho,
Directed by Marsha Mason, Streaming March 4
By Talaura Harms | 03/04/2021
The Jack Canfora family drama is the inaugural production for New Normal Rep.
Playbill Vault
Playbill Vault's Today in Theatre History: March 4
By Playbill Staff | 03/04/2021
In 1993, Martin Short and Bernadette Peters star in the musical
The Goodbye Girl
.
Sponsored Content
Scranton Scratch Night
Hosts Emerging Writer Showcase March 4
By Dan Meyer | 03/04/2021
The virtual evening is produced by Pinkhouse Productions and Scranton Shakespeare Festival.
Industry News
In the News: Larry Powell Awarded Playwriting Commission, Donmar Reimagines
Assembly
for Digital Production
By Talaura Harms | 03/03/2021
Plus: New Federal Theatre will present readings of Pearl Cleage and Cassandra Medley plays for Women's History Month.
Video
Check Out Derrick Baskin, Adam Pascal, Christiani Pitts, More in
Amour
First Look Trailer
By Dan Meyer | 03/03/2021
A digital revival of the musical streams April 2-4.
Industry News
Select Broadway Venues to Welcome Back Audiences for Special Events Beginning in April
By Ryan McPhee | 03/03/2021
The step toward reopening, as part of the NY PopsUp initiative, also includes programming at flexible performance spaces like St. Ann’s Warehouse and The Apollo.
Sponsored Content
Check Out These February Best Sellers From the Playbill Store
By Dan Meyer | 03/03/2021
A Playbill gaiter, a
Once On This Island
vinyl, a
Ratatouille
Playbill, and more.
Podcasts
Opera Dissection Podcast
Aria Code
to Return for 18-Episode 3rd Season
By Ryan McPhee | 03/03/2021
Rhiannon Giddens hosts the series from WQXR and The Metropolitan Opera.
Film & TV News
Tony Winner Cynthia Erivo Will Join Tom Hanks, Luke Evans, More in Disney's Live-Action
Pinocchio
By Andrew Gans | 03/03/2021
Robert Zemeckis will direct from a script he penned with Chris Weitz.
Industry News
Ashley Park, Nikki M. James, Anaïs Mitchell, More Tapped for
Amplify 2021
Concert
By Dan Meyer | 03/03/2021
Kate Baldwin will direct the streaming benefit for Maestra Music.
Playbill Universe
Stars in the House
Celebrates
Floyd Collins
March 3 With Adam Guettel, Tina Landau, Jason Danieley, More
By Andrew Gans | 03/03/2021
Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefits The Actors Fund.
Off-Broadway News
May Adrales Named The Lark’s New Artistic Director
By Dan Meyer | 03/03/2021
The news comes less than a week after John Clinton Eisner announced his retirement.
London News
'Midnight, Not a Sound From the Stages': Kerry Ellis Records an Apt New Version of
Cats
Anthem 'Memory'
By Andrew Gans | 03/03/2021
Jon Monie penned new lyrics to the Andrew Lloyd Webber hit to raise awareness about the struggling theatre industry.
Industry News
Karen Olivo, Laura Benanti, Alia Jones-Harvey, More Set for Virtual
Women's Day on Broadway
By Andrew Gans | 03/03/2021
Disney on Broadway's fourth annual event is themed "Reflecting Courageously, Transforming Collectively."
Playbill Vault
Playbill Vault's Today in Theatre History: March 3
By Playbill Staff | 03/03/2021
In 2005, Norbert Leo Butz, John Lithgow, and Sherie Rene Scott star in
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
on Broadway.
Archival Photos
Look Back at John Lithgow, Sherie Rene Scott, and Norbert Leo Butz in
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
By Playbill Staff | 03/03/2021
The musical, directed by Jack O’Brien and choreographed by Jerry Mitchell, opened at the Imperial Theatre March 3, 2005.
Film & TV News
In the News: Cynthia Erivo to Star in
Roar
Series, New Award for Female and Non-Binary Directors, More
By Talaura Harms | 03/02/2021
Plus, the participating musicals for Theatre Accelerator's
New Reality Edition
development program have been chosen.
Film & TV News
Ben Platt, Allison Janney Tapped for
The People We Hate at the Wedding Comedy
By Dan Meyer | 03/02/2021
The movie adaptation of Grant Ginder’s novel will also star
Schitt's Creek
Emmy winner Annie Murphy.
Classic Arts News
Glimmerglass Plans Outdoor 2021 Season With New, Open-Air Stage on Festival Lawn
By Ryan McPhee | 03/02/2021
The summer lineup includes the world premiere of Sandra Seaton’s
The Passion of Mary Cardwell Dawson,
starring Denyce Graves.
Production Photos
A First Look at Fionn Whitehead, Alfred Enoch, and More in
The Picture of Dorian Gray
By Marc J. Franklin | 03/02/2021
The digital production is set to premiere March 16.
London News
Bring It On: The Musical
Tour Sets New London Dates
By Andrew Gans | 03/02/2021
Amber Davies and Louis Smith will head the cast.
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