San Diego's The Old Globe Announces Its 2017"2018 Season by Ryan McPhee

The San Diego lineup includes a world premiere musical and the Old Vic's production of The Lorax.

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:11pm on May 5, 2017☆⚑

Amélie, Starring Phillipa Soo, Sets Broadway Closing Date by Ryan McPhee

The new musical officially opened April 3.

SOURCE: Playbill at 6:58pm on May 4, 2017☆⚑

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Confirms Broadway Opening Night Date and Theatre by Ryan McPhee

The Olivier-winning play will open in New York in April 2018.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12am on May 4, 2017☆⚑

Tim Federle to Release a Broadway-Inspired Self-Help Book by Ryan McPhee

The author will use anecdotes from his Broadway career to teach readers “how to live, love, and lead like a star.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:35pm on May 3, 2017☆⚑

Two Sound Designers for The Encounter Will Receive Special Tony Awards by Ryan McPhee

Gareth Fry and Pete Malkin will receive honorary awards at the June 11 ceremony.

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:26pm on May 2, 2017☆⚑

The National Endowment for the Arts Receives Increased Funding Through 2017 Fiscal Year by Ryan McPhee

The NEA and NEH were both granted $150 million through September in a bill that prevents a government shutdown.

SOURCE: Playbill at 5:30pm on May 1, 2017☆⚑

Dallas Theater Center Receives the 2017 Regional Theatre Tony Award by Ryan McPhee

“It’s a validation of our city’s shared belief that a great city requires great art to bring us together.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:24pm on May 1, 2017☆⚑

Bandstand, Sweet Charity, and More Earn Chita Rivera Award Nominations by Ryan McPhee

The first annual ceremony, celebrating choreographers and dancers of stage and screen, will take place September 11.

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:05pm on May 1, 2017☆⚑

Tony-Nominated Playwright William M. Hoffman Dies at 78 by Ryan McPhee

Hoffman's 1985 work As Is was one of the first plays to explore the early stages of the AIDS crisis.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:45am on May 1, 2017☆⚑

Willy Wonka Will Hit the Road When Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Embarks on National Tour by Ryan McPhee

The new musical opened on Broadway April 23.

SOURCE: Playbill at 8:27am on May 1, 2017☆⚑

Read Reviews for Jude Law in Obsession by Ryan McPhee

The Ivo van Hove-directed production currently plays London’s Barbican Centre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:31pm on April 28, 2017☆⚑

MasterVoices Establishes the Roger Rees Fund for Musical Theatre by Ryan McPhee

The announcement was made at the organization's April 27 presentation of Babes in Toyland.

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:54pm on April 28, 2017☆⚑

Tony Awards Determine Eligibility for War Paint, Hello, Dolly! and More by Ryan McPhee

The committee ruled Cynthia Nixon will compete in the Featured category, David Hyde Pierce is a leading man, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:27pm on April 28, 2017☆⚑

Pacific Overtures, Starring George Takei, Extends Off-Broadway by Ryan McPhee

John Doyle directs the Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman musical at Classic Stage Company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:20am on April 28, 2017☆⚑

Read Reviews for Broadway's A Doll's House, Part 2 by Ryan McPhee

Sam Gold directs the Lucas Hnath play at the John Golden Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:53pm on April 27, 2017☆⚑

Watch Andy Karl and the Cast of Groundhog Day Perform on Today by Ryan McPhee

Al Roker also found a way to show off his weatherman skills during the number.

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:03pm on April 27, 2017☆⚑

James Earl Jones Will Receive a Lifetime Achievement Tony Award by Ryan McPhee

The stage and screen legend previously won Tonys for Fences and The Great White Hope.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:52am on April 27, 2017☆⚑

Hello, Dolly!, Come From Away, and Anastasia Lead 2017 Drama Desk Award Nominations by Ryan McPhee

The awards will be presented June 4 at Town Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:17am on April 27, 2017☆⚑

A Doll's House, Part 2, Starring Laurie Metcalf and Chris Cooper, Opens on Broadway by Ryan McPhee

Tony winner Sam Gold directs Lucas Hnath's follow-up to the Ibsen classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on April 27, 2017☆⚑

What Did Critics Have to Say About Bandstand on Broadway? by Ryan McPhee

The new musical opened officially April 26.

SOURCE: Playbill at 7:32pm on April 26, 2017☆⚑

After Hosting the Tonys, Kevin Spacey Will Star in Clarence Darrow by Ryan McPhee

The Tony and Oscar winner brings his acclaimed performance to New York for two nights.

SOURCE: Playbill at 5:11pm on April 26, 2017☆⚑

Martha Lavey, Former Artistic Director of Chicago's Steppenwolf, Dies at 60 by Ryan McPhee

Ms. Lavey was the theatre company’s first female artistic leader.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:35am on April 26, 2017☆⚑

Laura Osnes and Corey Cott Star in Bandstand, Opening April 26 on Broadway by Ryan McPhee

Andy Blankenbuehler directs and choreographs the new musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on April 26, 2017☆⚑

Watch Clips of Laura Osnes and Corey Cott in Broadway's Bandstand by Ryan McPhee

The new musical is directed and choreographed by Hamilton Tony winner Andy Blankenbuehler.

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:08pm on April 25, 2017☆⚑

Scenic Artists Union Releases Statement After Tony Awards' Reinstatement of Sound Design Categories by Ryan McPhee

“Sound Designers on Broadway will once again be recognized for the integral and creative work that their colleagues and audiences expect.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 5:32pm on April 24, 2017☆⚑