Sean Hayes Did Not Want to Do a Solo Show; Then Leigh Silverman Sent Him The Unknown by Diep Tran

The new David Cale play is running Off-Broadway at Studio Seaview.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:24pm on February 3, 2026☆⚑

See the 1st Trailer for Michael Jackson Biopic by Diep Tran

Jaafar Jackson stars in the title role, playing his own uncle.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54pm on February 2, 2026☆⚑

Kennedy Center to Close for 2 Years Following Artistic Cancellations by Diep Tran

Trump announced that the Washington, D.C. institution will be closed for renovations.

SOURCE: Playbill at 8:36pm on February 1, 2026☆⚑

Updating Live: Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande Win Grammy for Wicked's 'Defying Gravity' by Diep Tran

The 2026 Grammy Awards are underway in Los Angeles

SOURCE: Playbill at 5:18pm on February 1, 2026☆⚑

Actor Anne Gridley Is Slowly Losing Her Ability to Walk, And She's Made a Show About It by Diep Tran

In Watch Me Walk, the Obie winner gets honest about her disability, with plenty of theatrical pizzazz.

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:42pm on January 30, 2026☆⚑

Why Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) Is the Perfect Valentine's Day Date by Diep Tran

How about dinner (with cake) and a new musical?

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18am on January 30, 2026☆⚑

Betty Buckley Returns to Joe's Pub in April by Diep Tran

The Tony winner will headline six performances at the Manhattan venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:24pm on January 27, 2026☆⚑

Gavin Creel Documentary, Common Denominator, to Be Screened in New York in February by Diep Tran

After an event at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, the documentary will be available on YouTube.

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:20pm on January 27, 2026☆⚑

Channing Tatum Is Open to Dancing in Magic Mike Stage Show by Diep Tran

The cast also provided a revealing look at the new dance show in New York, with a performance set to "Pony" by Ginuwine.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:31pm on January 21, 2026☆⚑

Seattle Children's Theatre Pulls Bruce Lee Play From Kennedy Center Lineup by Diep Tran

Young Dragon: A Bruce Lee Story joins a growing list of shows that have been pulled from the newly politicized D.C. theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18pm on January 21, 2026☆⚑

12 Broadway Shows to See With New Cast Members by Diep Tran

From RuPaul's Drag Race queens to returns of Broadway favorites, these shows are worth another visit.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48am on January 17, 2026☆⚑

Wicked Film Saw Almost 300 Actors for Elphaba and Glinda, Including Former Witches by Diep Tran

Longtime Broadway casting director Bernie Telsey may be up for an Oscar for his work on the two films.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02am on January 12, 2026☆⚑

Washington National Opera to Sever Ties With the Kennedy Center by Diep Tran

The company has performed at the Washington, D.C. institution since 1977.

SOURCE: Playbill at 7:06pm on January 9, 2026☆⚑

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Under the Radar Partner to Give Away Free Theatre Tickets by Diep Tran

1,500 tickets will be given away to 12 shows at the 2026 Under the Radar Festival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 5:06pm on January 9, 2026☆⚑

Alan Cumming Receives Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame Honoring Theatre Achievements by Diep Tran

The Tony winner expressed joy that "a little piece of Scotland" will now live in Los Angeles "forever."

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:24am on January 9, 2026☆⚑

Nicholas Christopher Is Giving a Star-Making Performance in Chess on Broadway. He's Not Letting It Get to His Head, Though by Diep Tran

"For a kid from Bermuda, who grew up in Boston, now playing a Russian chess master, it's just funny to me."

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:24am on January 8, 2026☆⚑

Good Night, and Good Luck on Broadway, Starring George Clooney, Now Streaming on Netflix by Diep Tran

The A-lister made his Broadway debut starring in the play adaptation of his film last year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18am on January 7, 2026☆⚑

The 15 Best Shows of 2025 by Diep Tran

The Broadway and Off-Broadway shows that Playbill's editorial staff loved this year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:06pm on December 29, 2025☆⚑

5 Broadway Limited Engagements to See Before They Depart by Diep Tran

These shows are ending their Broadway run soon, and you should catch them before they do.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:24am on December 27, 2025☆⚑

In Response to New York Times, Educational Theatre Association Launches Proud Theatre Kid Campaign by Diep Tran

The campaign is in response to an article that said that "theatre kid" is the new conservative insult.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06pm on December 23, 2025☆⚑

Kennedy Center Board Votes to Rename Institution Trump-Kennedy Center by Diep Tran

The White House announced the name change, though Congressional approval is required to codify it.

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:54pm on December 18, 2025☆⚑

Dallas Theater Center Names Jaime Castañeda as New Artistic Director by Diep Tran

He will take over beginning June 2026 at the Tony-winning regional theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:54pm on December 17, 2025☆⚑

The Future of Musical Theatre Is in South Korea by Diep Tran

Following the success of Maybe Happy Ending and The Great Gatsby, K-musicals are clearly making a big splash on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:42pm on December 17, 2025☆⚑

Were Reviewers Charmed by Tartuffe Starring Matthew Broderick? by Diep Tran

David Cross, Bianca Del Rio, Amber Gray, Ryan J. Haddad, Francis Jue, and more are also starring in the New York Theatre Workshop revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 7:06pm on December 16, 2025☆⚑

Video: Grey Henson and Cameron Anika Hill Perform 'A Christmas Song' From Elf the Musical by Diep Tran

The cast of the 2024 Broadway revival reunited to celebrate over 20 years of the Elf film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:48pm on December 15, 2025☆⚑