One of the only activities theatre lovers enjoy more than seeing a live performance is recommending a new show to a fellow Broadway baby. Pre and post-show cocktail hour conversations ar…
In honor of the late Madeline Kahn's birthday, Playbill.com offers a few tidbits of information about the comedic great from the new book "Madeline Kahn: Being The Music, A Life.&qu…
In Gypsy, Rose says, "If you have a good strong finish, they'll forgive anything." That may very well be true, but I think the most important thing in a musical is the opening …
"Orange is the New Black" took the entertainment world by storm as its first season introduced a new audience to binge-watching on Netflix. The hit series features a number of …
Playbill.com correspondent Ben Rimalower takes readers through a tour of the history of drag performances.
As part of Playbill.com's Women in Theatre week, correspondent Ben Rimalower reflects on actresses who found second careers on Broadway.
Playbill.com correspondent Ben Rimalower offers a collection of pop singer-songwriters that he thinks should bring their talents to the genre of musical theatre.
Playbill.com correspondent Ben Rimalower looks at the actors who have played more than one role in the same musical.
Playbill.com correspondent Ben Rimalower offers a collection of his favorite covers of pop songs by Broadway performers.
Playbill.com correspondent Ben Rimalower offers a list of actors he thinks should headline Broadway musicals.
As part of Playbill.com's 30 Days of Pride, correspondent Ben Rimalower offers a collection of famed gay icons.
As part of Playbill's 30 Days of Pride, correspondent Ben Rimalower reflects on some of the iconic lesbian characters from Broadway musicals.
As part of Playbill.com's 30 Days of Pride, Playbill correspondent Ben Rimalower offers a collection of the essential LGBTQ love songs.
Playbill.com correspondent Ben Rimalower looks back on some of the most outstanding and outrageous moments from previous Tony Awards.
Stars of the New York stage share the thought process behind the dialogue during their various cabaret shows.
Playbill.com correspondent looks back at 10 Tony Award-winning actors who have not returned to Broadway since their triumphs.
Playbill.com correspondent Ben Rimalower offers a collection of the 10 best musical mash-up performances broadcast on the Tony Awards.
Playbill.com correspondent Ben Rimalower offers a list of Tony-winning leading men he hopes will return to Broadway.
Playbill.com correspondent Ben Rimalower offers a list of Tony-winning actresses he hopes will return to Broadway.
Playbill.com correspondent Ben Rimalower offers a selection of some of the most famous — or infamous — mothers from Broadway musicals.
Playbill.com correspondent Ben Rimalower offers a collection of the essential duets that are not love songs.
Pop and Broadway may seem like a surprising combination to some. But the two fields of entertainment have a long history of overlapping. Playbill.com correspondent Ben Rimalower offers a col…
What Broadway dance performances have stayed in your head days — or even years — after you first watch them? Playbill.com correspondent Ben Rimalower offers a collection …
From "The Age of Aquarius" to "The B*itch of Living," rock music has been a constant presence on the Great White Way. Which musicals have truly rocked Broadway and change…
When you're stressed or worried, there are few things more soothing than singing along to a song that expresses your feelings perfectly. Many showtunes are written about love and happine…