Disney's The Little Mermaid Live-Action Film Soundtrack Released May 19 by Diep Tran

The album debuts four new songs written by Alan Menken and Lin-Manuel Miranda, along with new takes on Menken and Howard Ashman's original classics.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:00am on May 19, 2023☆⚑

Why Rewrite Shakespeare Into Modern English? Why Not, Says Playwright Hansol Jung by Diep Tran

Jung's modern version of Romeo and Juliet is currently running Off-Broadway with the National Asian American Theatre Company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:18pm on May 17, 2023☆⚑

Helen Park Celebrates Her Tony Nomination by Singing a KPOP Megamix by Diep Tran

Check out the video from the Tony-nominated composer's performance at the Museum of Broadway, celebrating the release of the KPOP Broadway cast album.

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:48pm on May 12, 2023☆⚑

Hear 'Satisfied' From Hamilton Sung in German by Diep Tran

The German production of the hit show will release a 16-track album May 12.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:32pm on May 11, 2023☆⚑

"All Is Not Lost": Jordan E. Cooper Reflects on His 2 Tony Nominations by Diep Tran

His play Ain't No Mo' closed early on Broadway, but now it's one of the most-nominated plays of the season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:06pm on May 11, 2023☆⚑

Downstate and Leopoldstadt Named Winners of 2023 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards by Diep Tran

The New York Drama Critics Circle Awards is decided by theatre critics at 20 NYC publications.

SOURCE: Playbill at 7:36pm on May 8, 2023☆⚑

Raised in War-Torn Sri Lanka, Hiran Abeysekera Has Had a Wild Journey to Life of Pi on Broadway by Diep Tran

Before he was an Olivier Award-winning actor, Abeysekera had planned to be a doctor.

SOURCE: Playbill at 5:06pm on May 4, 2023☆⚑

How Spirited Away the Play Uses Puppets to Bring Hayao Miyazaki's Classic Film to Life by Diep Tran

John Caird gives us a peek behind the stage magic that is used to create a bathhouse for the spirits on stage (spoilers, obviously).

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06am on April 27, 2023☆⚑

Jordan Fisher Reflects on Being the First Actor of Color to Play Anthony in Broadway's Sweeney Todd by Diep Tran

Plus, the Sweeney Todd cast album has been recorded.

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:42pm on April 26, 2023☆⚑

On the Red Carpet: See Matt Damon, Molly Ringwald, Steven Spielberg, and More at the Opening Night of Good Night, Oscar by Diep Tran

The celebrities were out for the opening night of the new bio-play starring Sean Hayes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:18pm on April 25, 2023☆⚑

Watch: The Cast of Oliver! at New York City Center Perform Songs From the Show by Diep Tran

Led by Benjamin Pajak as Oliver, the cast performed "Consider Yourself" and "Where Is Love?"

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:32pm on April 25, 2023☆⚑

On the Red Carpet: The Cast of The Thanksgiving Play Admits Doing the Play Is 'Scary' by Diep Tran

Plus, see photos from opening night, including celebrity guests Bowen Yang, Donna Murphy, and Tony Goldwyn.

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:42pm on April 21, 2023☆⚑

On the Red Carpet: The Time the Phantom Set Fell on Sarah Brightman by Diep Tran

Plus, past and present cast members share their favorite memories from Phantom of the Opera, and what prop they would steal.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32am on April 17, 2023☆⚑

On the Red Carpet: The Camelot Cast On If They're Team Arthur or Team Lancelot by Diep Tran

Plus, why it's important to tell this story now, and the bromance between Taylor Trensch and Jordan Donica.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24pm on April 14, 2023☆⚑

Why Arian Moayed Almost Said No to Starring in A Doll's House on Broadway by Diep Tran

Plus, the actor lets us know what to expect on season four of Succession.

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:48pm on April 11, 2023☆⚑

Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman's Rogers: The Musical Gets Premiere Date by Diep Tran

The new Avengers-inspired musical will play at Disney's California Adventure theme park this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42pm on April 10, 2023☆⚑

How #MeToo Has Inspired Today's Young Playwrights by Diep Tran

The Off-Broadway plays How to Defend Yourself and The Best We Could examine the community fallout after instances of sexual assault and harassment.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12pm on March 16, 2023☆⚑

Disney's The Little Mermaid Live-Action Film Announces Soundtrack Release by Diep Tran

It will feature the classic songs from Alan Menken and Howard Ashman, and new lyrics from Lin-Manuel Miranda.

SOURCE: Playbill at 7:08pm on March 14, 2023☆⚑

Jessica Chastain and Amy Herzog Bring a Female Perspective to A Doll's House by Diep Tran

The new revival will be the first time a woman has adapted Ibsen's protofeminist play for Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48pm on March 3, 2023☆⚑

Video: Jagged Little Pill Tour Cast Member Jade McLeod Performs "You Oughta Know" by Diep Tran

They currently play Jo and for the tour, the character is non-binary.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:30am on February 23, 2023☆⚑

This Puppet Is Shaped Like a Child, And He'll Break Your Heart by Diep Tran

In Wolf Play at the Off-Broadway MCC Theater, the most important character is a puppet made of wood and cardboard.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:35pm on February 22, 2023☆⚑

Mariah Carey Makes Surprise Appearance at Broadway's Some Like It Hot by Diep Tran

"Have an incredible rest of your lives!"

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:04pm on February 11, 2023☆⚑

How Livestreaming on Broadway Works by Diep Tran

It's still early days in the simulcast revolution, but all signs point to more shows going the livestream route in the future.

SOURCE: Playbill at 5:10pm on February 6, 2023☆⚑

Josh Groban Knows He's Not Your Typical Pick For Sweeney Todd by Diep Tran

But that's part of the fun of this new Broadway revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:00am on February 1, 2023☆⚑

Why You Can't Stream Broadway Shows by Diep Tran

It's not just because producers want you to go see live shows.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:38pm on January 24, 2023☆⚑