The Verdict: Read Reviews of John, the Latest From Pulitzer Winner Annie Baker by Playbill Staff

The world premiere of Annie Baker's John, helmed by Fun Home director and Tony winner Sam Gold, officially opened Off-Broadway Aug. 11 at the Signature Theatre, starring Lois Smith a…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06am on August 12, 2015☆⚑

See Evita In-the-Round Electrify Audiences in New Highlights! (Video) by Playbill Staff

An immersive, outdoor retelling of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's Tony-winning rock musical Evita has come to life at The Serenbe Playhouse in Palmetto, GA. Check out highlights …

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:50am on August 11, 2015☆⚑

The Verdict: Critics Review Shakespeare in the Park's Cymbeline With Hamish Linklater and Lily Rabe by Playbill Staff

The Shakespeare in the Park staging of Cymbeline, starring Patrick Page, Hamish Linklater, Lily Rabe and multi-Tony nominee Raúl Esparza, opened Aug…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:30am on August 11, 2015☆⚑

The Verdict: Critics Review "Frozen" Songwriters' World-Premiere Musical Up Here by Playbill Staff

Up Here, the new musical by the songwriters of Disney's blockbuster "Frozen," officially opened its world-premiere engagement Aug. 9 at La Jolla Playhouse in La Jolla, CA, …

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:11am on August 11, 2015☆⚑

Stars from Once Upon A Mattress, The King And I, Dames At Sea, Spring Awakening Will Perform in Free by Playbill Staff

The lineup has been announced for the sixth and final free concert in 106.7 LITE FM’s Broadway in Bryant Park series, which will be held Aug. 13 on the Bryant Park Stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:17pm on August 10, 2015☆⚑

An Exclusive Look Inside Hamilton's Gypsy Robe Ceremony and Opening-Night Party! (Video and Photo) by Playbill Staff

Hamilton, Lin-Manuel Miranda's new musical, officially opened on Broadway on Aug. 6. In celebration, ensemble members Ariana DeBose and Betsy Struxness took over Playbill's Insta…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:15pm on August 10, 2015☆⚑

The Verdict: Read Critics' Reviews for Hamilton on Broadway by Playbill Staff

Reviews are rolling in for the Broadway transfer of the acclaimed Lin-Manuel Miranda musical Hamilton, which opens Aug. 6 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre. Here's what critics are sayi…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on August 7, 2015☆⚑

The Verdict: Live Updating Reviews for Hamilton on Broadway by Playbill Staff

Reviews are rolling in for the Broadway transfer of the acclaimed Lin-Manuel Miranda musical Hamilton, which opens Aug. 6 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre. Here's what critics are sayi…

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:00pm on August 6, 2015☆⚑

Tradition Broken: Two London Critics Review Benedict Cumberbatch Hamlet on First Preview by Playbill Staff

In what Playbill.com London theatre columnist Mark Shenton called "a major breach of accepted (and acceptable) theatre protocol," two U.K. newspapers published reviews of Benedict …

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:07pm on August 6, 2015☆⚑

The Verdict: Read Reviews Of Hamlet Starring Benedict Cumberbatch by Playbill Staff

Benedict Cumberbatch's heavily touted, long-awaited sold-out return to the London stage to play the title role in Hamlet began performances at the Barbican Theatre Aug. 5, prior …

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42am on August 6, 2015☆⚑

Tony-Nominated Producer Announces Broadway Coaching Tour by Playbill Staff

Michael J. Moritz Jr., a two-time Tony Award-nominated producer, two-time Grammy Award-nominated record producer and internationally acclaimed music director/pianist, has ann…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:52am on August 5, 2015☆⚑

Betty Buckley, A Video Celebration: "Memory," "Rose's Turn," "Tell Me On a Sunday," "With One Look," by Playbill Staff

That Tony-winning Texan Betty Buckley returns to the musical theatre stage Aug. 4 in the Bay Street Theater production of the award-winning musical Grey Gardens. To mark the occasion…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on August 4, 2015☆⚑

The Verdict: Read Reviews Of Spamalot At The Hollywood Bowl by Playbill Staff

The Hollywood Bowl's production of Monty Python's Spamalot, the parody of the Arthurian Legend that won the Tony for Best Musical in 2005, was presented July 31-Aug. 2 in Los Ang…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:08am on August 3, 2015☆⚑

Major Regional Tryouts Offer a Glimpse of Broadway's Future by Playbill Staff

Theatre fans have a rare chance to preview Broadway's possible future this week when a clutch of new musicals by some of the creators of Spring Awakening, The Book of Mormon, Brave, The …

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:12pm on July 31, 2015☆⚑

The Verdict: Live Updating Reviews of Pasek and Paul's New Musical Dear Evan Hansen by Playbill Staff

Dear Evan Hansen, the new, original musical by Tony Award-nominated songwriters Benj Pasek and Justin Paul that stars "Pitch Perfect" and Book of Mormon actor Ben Platt, offici…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:26pm on July 31, 2015☆⚑

The Call Board: Playbill Store, Actors' Equity Association and The Public Theater Are Hiring! by Playbill Staff

Playbill.com's Job Listings offer an extensive selection of available jobs within the theatre industry. From auditions to administrative roles, Playbill.com is the online source for care…

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:00pm on July 30, 2015☆⚑

With a Tony and a Puppy, Alex Sharp Seems Ready for The Lion King (Video) by Playbill Staff

Alex Sharp will conclude his Tony Award-winning run in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time in September, and he seems ready to join The Lion King — judging fr…

SOURCE: Playbill at 5:53pm on July 28, 2015☆⚑

The Verdict: Read Reviews for LA Bent, Starring Scissor Sisters' Jake Shears, Andy Mientus and Patri by Playbill Staff

The Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper production of Bent, Martin Sherman's seminal drama about gays trying to stay alive in Nazi Germany where homosexuality is a crime, officially opened J…

SOURCE: Playbill at 5:31pm on July 28, 2015☆⚑

Character Actor Bart Williams Dead at 65 by Playbill Staff

Veteran character actor Bart Williams died from cancer on June 28 at age 65 at his home in Bullhead City, AZ. Playbill.com just learned of his passing.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:45pm on July 26, 2015☆⚑

Ruthless! Co-Writers Get Engaged on Opening Night Watch the Heartwarming Proposal! by Playbill Staff

Ruthless! co-writers Joel Paley and Marvin Laird, who are also partners offstage, shared a life-changing moment during the musical's July 13 opening night.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:49pm on July 24, 2015☆⚑

Celebrating Kristin Chenoweth's Birthday With Our Favorite Performances from Wicked and Beyond! by Playbill Staff

Tony Award winner Kristin Chenoweth celebrates her birthday July 24. Playbill.com looks back at her career with clips of her Broadway outings, concert appearances and more. 

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:11am on July 24, 2015☆⚑

The Call Board: Roundabout Theatre, The Flea and 59E59 Theaters Are Hiring! by Playbill Staff

Playbill.com's Job Listings offer an extensive selection of available jobs within the theatre industry. From auditions to administrative roles, Playbill.com is the online source for care…

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:12pm on July 22, 2015☆⚑

Fiddler Author Remembers Theodore Bikel as "One of the Best Tevyes I'd Ever Seen" by Playbill Staff

Award-winning Fiddler on the Roof lyricist Sheldon Harnick remembers late Tony-nominated actor Theodore Bikel, who starred as Tevye in numerous productions of the classic Broadway mu…

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:40pm on July 22, 2015☆⚑

See Chilling Teaser for Re-Imagined Immersive Evita (Video) by Playbill Staff

Serenbe Playhouse will premiere an immersive, outdoor retelling of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's Tony-winning rock musical Evita beginning June 23. Randi Garza, Charlie Brady an…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:33am on July 20, 2015☆⚑

Second Batch of BroadwayCon Tix Released Today! Here's How to Hang With Jonathan Groff, Skylar Astin by Playbill Staff

The second batch of tickets go on sale July 18 at 1 PM ET for the first-ever BroadwayCon, a one-of-a-kind weekend that will bring theatre fans together with the performers an…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on July 18, 2015☆⚑