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Bryce Pinkham, a 2014 Tony Award nominee for his performance in Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder, is the go-to Broadway badass and enjoys taking a stab at the challenge.
New York City readings for the Broadway-bound musical On Your Feet, a new show inspired by the music made famous by Grammy Award winner Gloria Estefan and her husband, musician-producer…
Tamika Lawrence, who plays Elena in the new Broadway musical If/Then, makes her New York City solo concert debut July 21 at 54 Below.
Piece of My Heart, a new musical based on the life and songs of legendary songwriter Bert Berns, opens Off-Broadway July 21 at The Irene Diamond Stage at The Pershing Square Signature C…
The Tupac Shakur-scored musical Holler If Ya Hear Me, a non-biographical new work directed by 2014 Tony Award winner Kenny Leon about hope, friendship and life on the city streets, ends its …
The New York Musical Theatre Festival's extended engagement of Mother Jones and the Children's Crusade, a new musical inspired by the true story of the trailblazing labor organi…
Actor Wesley Taylor, who created and stars in the comedy series "It Could Be Worse," will offer master classes in Texas for performers interested in musical theatre July 29-30.
The mother of late "Glee" star Cory Monteith, who died one year ago, July 13, 2013, at the age of 31, has spoken out for the first time since her son's death.
Playbill.com's new feature series Booking It asks leading industry members to share professional insights, need-to-know tips and essential tricks of the trade for up-and-coming and estab…
The Zach Braff comedy "Wish I Was Here," which premiered at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival and stars Braff and Tony winner Mandy Patinkin, among others, is released in New York an…
Twenty-Somethings 2, featuring the music of songwriters Drew Overcash, Blake Pfeil and Zoe Sarnak, will be held Aug. 18 at the Highline Ballroom.
Elaine Stritch, the theatrical icon who took home a 2002 Special Tony Award for Elaine Stritch at Liberty, died July 17. Broadway stars sent personal messages to Playbill.com and took to Twi…
Elaine Stritch, the theatrical icon who took home a 2002 Special Tony Award for Elaine Stritch at Liberty, died July 17, and Broadway stars took to Twitter to remember the beloved member of …
For Tonight, an indie-rock musical focusing on universal themes of love, family and acceptance, is the first New York Musical Theatre Festival reading to add an additional performance to its…
Actor, musician and author John Lithgow will host Star-Spangled Spectacular: Bicentennial of our National Anthem live from Pier Six Pavilion in Baltimore, MD, Sept. 13 on Thirteen's &quo…
Groundhog Day, the new musical from Olivier Award-winning Matilda songwriter Tim Minchin and Danny Rubin — based on the 1993 Harold Ramis film of the same name — had its first wo…
A Taylor Swift Love Story, featuring the music of Grammy Award winner Taylor Swift, will be held July 22 at 54 Below. In anticipation of the concert, members of the cast and creative team pi…
The New York Musical Theatre Festival, Crystal Theatre and Benjamin Simpson present Mother Jones and the Children's Crusade, a new musical inspired by the true story of the trailblazing …
Pterodactyls, a play by Nicky Silver (The Lyons) that was originally produced at the Vineyard Theatre in 1993, returns to New York City July 17 for a limited engagement in the East Village.
The London revival of Miss Saigon opened May 21 at the West End's Prince Edward Theatre and stars newcomer Eva Noblezada. Here are highlights from the production.
PS Classics released a two-disc, live original Broadway cast album of Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill, starring six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald, July 15. Playbill.com staff…
Broadway Gets GLAAD, a concert to benefit GLAAD, the leading organization in support of a positive LGBT image in the entertainment industry, will be held Aug. 4 at Joe's Pub. Pippin star…
Tony Award winner Idina Menzel sang the U.S. National Anthem and conducted a special on-field performance as part of the pre-game ceremony — honoring the 30 winners in the "Target…
Ben Crawford, who most recently starred in the Off-Broadway musical Jasper in Deadland, goes solo July 16 at Manhattan nightspot 54 Below.
Josh Hamilton, who was recently featured on the FX television program "American Horror Story: Coven" and will appear in Fox's upcoming "Gracepoint," has joined the Br…