Broadway News

Caren Jeß’s Bookpink, a Collection of Seven Miniatures, Comes to Deutsche Oper Berlin

Author Caren Jeß’s dramatic compendium, Bookpink, is a collection of seven miniatures about human abysses, social structures, and societal debates, where the protagonists are birds. Originally published in 2019, it will now be performed at

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Boise Contemporary Theatre to Revive 5x5 Reading Series This May

Boise Contemporary Theatre brings back its 5x5 Reading Series in May, offering audiences a unique chance to experience new plays during their initial development.

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JUST IN TIME Unveils New EP with Jeremy Jordan and Isa Briones

A new four-track EP from Just In Time features two-time Tony and Grammy nominee Jeremy Jordan as Bobby Darin and Isa Briones as Connie Francis.

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John-Michael Lyles Takes on 'Orpheus' Role in Broadway's Hadestown This June

John-Michael Lyles is set to join the cast of Hadestown on Broadway as 'Orpheus' in June. This coincides with Joshua Colley's final performance in the role.

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Washington Heights High School Performs Bilingual "Addams Family" Production

The Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School presented "The Addams Family" in both English and Spanish, utilizing PLAYBILLDER for their bilingual production.

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Dust Bowl Radio Hour Musical Announces NYC Concert Featuring JJ Niemann, Morgan Anita Wood

Sean McGee and Kasey Dillon Yeargain’s developing musical, Dust Bowl Radio Hour, will be performed in concert in NYC, starring JJ Niemann, Morgan Anita Wood, and additional cast members.

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Doris Duke Foundation Announces 2026 Artist Awards, Launching New Grant Program

The Doris Duke Foundation (DDF) has unveiled the six recipients of the 2026 Doris Duke Artist Awards, the nation's largest prize for individual performing artists. The foundation also announced a new grant program.

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Unveils Five World Premieres for 2026–2027 Season

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company announced its 2026–2027 season, featuring five world-premiere plays by five debut playwrights. This marks the first season curated by incoming Artistic Director Reggie D. White.

BEETLEJUICE Broadway Tour Heads to King Center for Melbourne Premiere

The Broadway touring production of BEETLEJUICE will have a one-night-only Melbourne premiere engagement at the King Center, concluding the Broadway at the King Center Series.

THE SONGS WE WRITE to Offer Free Live Original Music in Washington Heights

Word Up Community Bookshop will host THE SONGS WE WRITE, a free live original music event at Recirculation in Washington Heights, featuring local songwriters, composers, and Song A Week members.

John-Michael Lyles Takes Over as Hermès in Broadway's Hadestown

John-Michael Lyles steps into the role of Hermès in the Tony-winning musical Hadestown, continuing its run at the Walter Kerr Theatre.

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Jeremy Jordan & Isa Briones Release "Just in Time" EP Featuring 4 Songs From Musical

The "Just in Time" EP has arrived, featuring four tracks from the musical sung by its newest stars, Jeremy Jordan and Isa Briones.

Whitney Leavitt Announces Departure from Secret Lives of Mormon Wives During Final Chicago Performance

During her final performance of Chicago, Whitney Leavitt, a Dancing With the Stars alum, revealed to a shocked audience that she will no longer be appearing on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.

MUSE: A Salute to Divas of the '90s — Feat. Jacyn Tremblay & Lauren Rhoades — Heads to The Sinclair

Jacyn Tremblay and Lauren Rhoades will honor iconic ’90s artists such as Cher, Whitney Houston, and Alanis Morissette with live band performances at The Sinclair in Cambridge, MA.

5 Keys to Understanding Musical Theater Swings with Anna Coll and Belén Marcos

Anna Coll and Belén Marcos reveal five essential insights into the vital role of swings in musical theater productions.

Your Guide to Broadway Rush, Lottery, and SRO Ticket Policies

Playbill offers a comprehensive guide to the most current Broadway ticket policies, including rush, lottery, standing-room-only (SRO), and student discounts.

Off-Broadway Rush, Lottery, and Inexpensive Ticket Policies

Many Off-Broadway shows now offer rush, lottery, and other inexpensive ticket options to make live theater more affordable and accessible to a wider audience.

Upcoming Broadway & Off-Broadway Closings: Your Last Chance to See These Shows

Don't miss out! Discover which Broadway and Off-Broadway shows in New York City are scheduled to close soon.

Derek Klena, Norm Lewis, Ashley Loren, and More to Perform at The Janice Jam: Broadway For Breast Cancer Concert

The Janice Jam: Broadway For Breast Cancer Concert, featuring Derek Klena, Norm Lewis, Ashley Loren, and others, will livestream for free on Playbill's YouTube channel on May 4 at 7 PM EST.

Geoffrey Owens, Tom Pecinka, Tina Benko, & Jay O. Sanders Star in Cymbeline Refinished Reading

Red Bull Theater presents a one-night-only live-streamed reading of William Shakespeare and George Bernard Shaw's "Cymbeline Refinished," featuring Geoffrey Owens, Tom Pecinka, Tina Benko, and Jay O. Sanders.

Pavel Kolesnikov Presents Diverse Piano Program at 92NY

Honens International Piano Competition winner Pavel Kolesnikov performs a recital at 92NY's Buttenwieser Hall, featuring works from French Baroque composers to Chopin.

BODAS, Bilingual Blood Wedding Adaptation, Set for Industry Reading in NYC

De La Flor Company announces an industry reading of BODAS, a bilingual adaptation of Federico García Lorca's Blood Wedding, directed by Matías De La Flor, at Theatre 555 in New York City.