Jeremy Jordan, Josh Young, Ben Platt, Ben Fankhauser, Natalie Weiss and More Sing Sam Smith Songs To by Michael Gioia

Broadway stars celebrate the music of Sam Smith, the U.K. singer-songwriter who won big at this year's Grammy Awards, April 5 at 54 Below. 

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on April 5, 2015☆⚑

Anthony Rapp Will Get Back To Paying the RENT! This Month by Michael Gioia

Anthony Rapp, who starred in Broadway's Rent, will headline Paying the RENT!, a concert event with NYC-based theatre company Uncompromising Artistry Productions that will be held Apr…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:21pm on April 3, 2015☆⚑

Ryan Scott Oliver's Darling, A Sexy Retelling of Peter Pan, Will Get Developmental Lab This Summer by Michael Gioia

A developmental lab of Ryan Scott Oliver's Darling, a dark and sexy retelling of Peter Pan, will be held this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:52am on April 3, 2015☆⚑

Playbill Playlist: Josh Young, Ben Platt, Ben Fankhauser, Natalie Weiss and More Pick Favorites by S by Michael Gioia

Broadway stars will celebrate the music of Sam Smith, the U.K. singer-songwriter who won big at this year's Grammy Awards, April 5 at 54 Below. In anticipation of the evening, member…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:52am on April 3, 2015☆⚑

Lin-Manuel Miranda's Hamilton Understudy May Step In Weekly by Michael Gioia

Javier Muñoz, who understudies lead actor Lin-Manuel Miranda in his Off-Broadway musical Hamilton, may be stepping in weekly at The Public Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:52pm on April 2, 2015☆⚑

George Salazar Crushes On Remy Zaken In Ten-Minute Musical About "Cool Cats" A Cappella Group by Michael Gioia

Godspell actor George Salazar and Spring Awakening actress Remy Zaken headline the latest ten-minute musical for the Take A Ten podcast, entitled The Summer of '63.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:57pm on April 2, 2015☆⚑

Get a Virtual Backstage Tour of Beautiful On Easter Sunday! by Michael Gioia

Ever wonder what it's like backstage at a Broadway show? Jarrod Spector, who originated the role of Barry Mann in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, will take over Playbill's offici…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06am on April 2, 2015☆⚑

Passion Reignites in Broadway's Skylight, With Carey Mulligan and Bill Nighy, Opening Tonight by Michael Gioia

The Broadway production of David Hare's Skylight, starring Carey Mulligan, Bill Nighy and Matthew Beard — who all re-create their acclaimed London performances&…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on April 2, 2015☆⚑

Holland Taylor Plans to Reprise (and Film) Her Solo Play Ann by Michael Gioia

Holland Taylor, who was Tony-nominated for her portrayal of Governor Ann Richards in her solo play Ann, plans to play the part again — and have it filmed.

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:22pm on April 1, 2015☆⚑

"He's Got Real, Crippling Social Anxiety," Says Ben Platt On His Next Role By Dogfight Creators by Michael Gioia

Ben Platt, who wrapped up his year-long run in Broadway's Book of Mormon earlier this year, will headline the world premiere of Benj Pasek and Justin Paul's newest project, Dear …

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:07pm on April 1, 2015☆⚑

A Cellist Discovers Superpowers From His Bow in Premiere of Rock Musical Lizard Boy, Opening Tonight by Michael Gioia

Seattle Repertory Theatre's production of Lizard Boy, a world-premiere rock musical written and performed by Seattle native Justin Huertas, officially opens April 1 on the L…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on April 1, 2015☆⚑

"Newsies" Meet the Newsies at Special Movie Screening, Uniting Stars from Stage and Screen, Tonight by Michael Gioia

A showing of the 1992 Disney film "Newsies," attended by original cast members from the film as well as stars of the Broadway musical's national tour, is held April 1 at the El…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on April 1, 2015☆⚑

Tom Kitt, Jennifer Damiano, Bryce Pinkham and Over Two Dozen More Among Benefit Concert for Children by Michael Gioia

Tony Award winner Tom Kitt and Tony nominees Jennifer Damiano and Bryce Pinkham are among the artists set to perform in a benefit concert for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital April …

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:54pm on March 31, 2015☆⚑

Which Former Cinderellas Sang "Agony," and What Hunk Belted "Don't Rain On My Parade"? Details from by Michael Gioia

Jeremy Jordan, Laura Benanti, Jessie Mueller and a slew of other Broadway stars were Miscast last night, when MCC Theater presented its annual gala at the Hammerstein Ballroom. Here's wh…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:29am on March 31, 2015☆⚑

Original Star of Broadway's Grease Swings Into National Tour of Pippin Tonight by Michael Gioia

Adrienne Barbeau, the Tony Award-nominated original Rizzo of Broadway's Grease, swings into the national tour of Pippin beginning March 31 in Ft. Lauderdale.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on March 31, 2015☆⚑

Nathan Lane Returns to Broadway's It's Only a Play Tonight; T.R. Knight Joins Cast, Too by Michael Gioia

Emmy Award-nominated actor T.R. Knight, known for his television work on "Grey's Anatomy," joins the cast of Broadway's It's Only a Play in the role of Frank Finger…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on March 31, 2015☆⚑

There Will Also Be Female Strippers in Magic Mike Musical, Plus the Facts on Freaky Friday! by Michael Gioia

Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey, whose musical If/Then recently concluded its Broadway run, are at work on two stage adaptations: Freaky Friday and Magic Mike. Here's what we know.

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:30pm on March 30, 2015☆⚑

Charlie Pollock, Wesley Taylor, Lauren Molina, Patti Murin Cast in Lab of Broadway-Bound Nerds by Michael Gioia

Nerds, the new musical about tech giants Bill Gates and Steve Jobs, will have a developmental lab April 16-17 in New York City, producer Carl Levin confirmed to Playbill.com. 

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:08pm on March 30, 2015☆⚑

Artists from Mormon and Fun Home Complete Creative Team for Broadway's Act of God, Starring Jim Pars by Michael Gioia

The complete creative team for the new Broadway comedy An Act of God, starring Emmy and Golden Globe Award winner Jim Parsons, has been announced by producer Jeffrey Finn. Performances will …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:08pm on March 30, 2015☆⚑

Gypsy Robe Recipients Shine in Concert Tonight With Another Opening, Another Robe by Michael Gioia

Another Opening, Another Robe, an evening celebrating Broadway's Gypsy Robe recipients, is held March 30 at The Laurie Beechman Theatre at the West Bank Café.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:14am on March 30, 2015☆⚑

Celia Keenan-Bolger and Caissie Levy Make Some Noise Tonight in Celebration of Gavin Creel's Return by Michael Gioia

Make Some Noise, a concert welcoming Gavin Creel back to the U.S. and Broadway — originally scheduled for late January but postponed due to Winter Storm Juno — hits Joe&#…

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:14am on March 30, 2015☆⚑

Alan Cumming Closes the Doors of the Kit Kat Klub; Cabaret Plays Final Performance by Michael Gioia

The Broadway remount of Sam Mendes and Rob Marshall's Tony Award-winning production of Cabaret, starring Tony-winning Emcee Alan Cumming, plays its final performance Mar…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on March 29, 2015☆⚑

Throw Down! Lin-Manuel Miranda Responds to Tumblr Post Seeking Illegal Hamilton Bootleg by Michael Gioia

Tony Award winner Lin-Manuel Miranda, whose musical Hamilton is currently playing an acclaimed Off-Broadway engagement prior to its Broadway transfer this summer, is politely asking …

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:16pm on March 27, 2015☆⚑

A Cellist Discovers Superpowers From His Bow in Premiere of Rock Musical Lizard Boy, Beginning Tonig by Michael Gioia

Seattle Repertory Theatre presents Lizard Boy, a world-premiere rock musical written and performed by Seattle native Justin Huertas, March 27-May 2 on the Leo K. Theatre Sta…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on March 27, 2015☆⚑

Problems and Pop Music! Robin De Jesus Will Tell You Why #TheStruggleIsReal at 54 Below by Michael Gioia

Two-time Tony Award nominee Robin De Jesus will explore why learning, growing up, turning 30 and "becoming a better person sucks" in #TheStruggleIsReal, his new solo show that …

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:10pm on March 26, 2015☆⚑