Matilda Musical Announces 2017 Dates and Cast for National Tour by Robert Viagas

The tour will use some elements of the long-running Toronto production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:28am on December 21, 2016☆⚑

Critics Name Top Theatre of 2016 by Robert Viagas

See what the NY Times, Time Out, NBC, and other critics chose. How many did you see?

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:37am on December 20, 2016☆⚑

Tony Winning Actor Dick Latessa Dies at 87 by Robert Viagas

His 50-year career included roles in Will Rogers Follies, Philemon, and Hairspray.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:35pm on December 19, 2016☆⚑

Exclusive: First Look and Listen to a Song from the Broadway-Aimed Sousatzka by Robert Viagas

Hear “Rainbow Nation” from the latest score by Baby's Maltby & Shire.

SOURCE: Playbill at 5:16pm on December 19, 2016☆⚑

See What the Critics Had to Say About La La Land Movie by Robert Viagas

Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling star in the film featuring Pasek & Paul songs.

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:10pm on December 19, 2016☆⚑

Joe Cassidy to Join the Cast of Broadway's Waitress by Robert Viagas

The If/Then and Next to Normal alum will join the musical in January 2017.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:34pm on December 19, 2016☆⚑

See What Critics Thought of Denzel Washington's Fences Film by Robert Viagas

Currently in limited release, the movie version of August Wilson’s Pulitzer winner will open across the U.S. Christmas Day.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:10am on December 19, 2016☆⚑

Once Rolls to Victory in the 2016 Broadway Bowling League by Robert Viagas

Read all the final winter standings for the teams from the various Broadway shows.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:58am on December 16, 2016☆⚑

Award-Winning Movie Musical La La Land Opens Across the U.S. December 16 by Robert Viagas

Emma Stone, Ryan Gosling, and J.K. Simmons star in the film featuring Pasek & Paul songs.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on December 16, 2016☆⚑

Marc Platt Teams with Hairspray Authors for New Film About Industrial Musicals by Robert Viagas

Dear Evan Hansen librettist will write the script.

SOURCE: Playbill at 5:42pm on December 15, 2016☆⚑

See How London Critics Reviewed West End Dreamgirls by Robert Viagas

Glee star Amber Riley makes her West End stage debut as Effie White.

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:20pm on December 15, 2016☆⚑

Broadway Bares Sets June 2017 Date by Robert Viagas

Tickets go on sale for BC/EFA’s annual burlesque-style fundraiser.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:51am on December 15, 2016☆⚑

Dear Evan Hansen and Great Comet on JP Morgan's 2017 Hot List for Clients by Robert Viagas

The #NextList2017 includes “highly curated” items, places, and experiences.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:50am on December 15, 2016☆⚑

Songs by Broadway Writers Eligible for 2017 Oscars by Robert Viagas

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Alan Menken, and Pasek and Paul are in the running this year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 5:27pm on December 14, 2016☆⚑

Tony Honoree Corey Mitchell Named Among Global Teacher Prize Finalists by Robert Viagas

He was one of only five Americans nominated for the prize.

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:25pm on December 14, 2016☆⚑

Tony-Winning Performances Among Top SAG Award Nominations by Robert Viagas

The 23rd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards will be presented January 29.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:40am on December 14, 2016☆⚑

Spamilton Parody Musical Records Its Cast Album by Robert Viagas

The Off-Broadway spoof was written by the creator of Forbidden Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:29pm on December 13, 2016☆⚑

Times Square Church Offers Tours of Broadway's Former Mark Hellinger Theatre by Robert Viagas

They will accompany free performances of the Nativity play Bethlehem on Broadway December 17.

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:07pm on December 13, 2016☆⚑

Jake Gyllenhaal-Annaleigh Ashford Sunday in the Park Is Moving to Broadway by Robert Viagas

It will reopen the refurbished Hudson Theatre. Tickets are now on sale.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:51am on December 13, 2016☆⚑

See Who Has Joined the Cast of Broadway Musical Groundhog Day by Robert Viagas

It’s the latest project from Matilda composer Tim Minchin.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:24am on December 13, 2016☆⚑

Tony Winner Jessie Mueller Announces Departure from Broadway's Waitress by Robert Viagas

No successor has been named yet.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:53am on December 13, 2016☆⚑

Listen to Orchestral Arrangement of Sondheim Song Cut from Assassins by Robert Viagas

Raúl Esparza sings “The Flag Song.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24am on December 13, 2016☆⚑

Concert Version of Steve Martin's Bright Star Planning To Tour by Robert Viagas

First stop: Salt Lake City in 2018.

SOURCE: Playbill at 6:27am on December 13, 2016☆⚑

Broadway Aladdin to Perform Live on GMA December 13 by Robert Viagas

The appearance will showcase newly re-staged “Friend Like Me.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 7:11pm on December 12, 2016☆⚑

Winners Announced for Callaway and St. Clair Bayfield Awards by Robert Viagas

Actors’ Equity Association gives the awards for classical performance and supporting performance in Shakespeare.

SOURCE: Playbill at 6:14pm on December 12, 2016☆⚑