Get an Exclusive Preview of This Week's Episodes of Community Theatre-Focused Limited Series Happiness by Logan Culwell-Block

Episodes three and four premiere on PBS December 21.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:06am on December 19, 2025☆⚑

Joy Woods and Joshua Bassett Join Off-Broadway Little Shop of Horrors December 19 by Margaret Hall

The duo have moved into the Westside Theatre just in time for the holidays.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32am on December 19, 2025☆⚑

Learn Classic Michael Jackson Choreography With MJ the Musical's Rich + Tone by Andrew Gans, Jeffrey Vizcaíno

The famed choreographers also spoke about teaching Jackson's dance style to a new generation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 6:00pm on December 18, 2025☆⚑

San Francisco's Historic Curran Theatre Sold to San Francisco Giants by Logan Culwell-Block

Sports and theatre are finally uniting.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:52pm on December 18, 2025☆⚑

Kennedy Center Board Votes to Rename Institution Trump-Kennedy Center by Diep Tran

The White House announced the name change, though Congressional approval is required to codify it.

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:54pm on December 18, 2025☆⚑

Photos: Elaine Hendrix, Leigh Silverman, Ruby Cruz, More at the 2025 24 Hour Plays Gala by Logan Culwell-block, Meg Masseron

Proceeds support The 24 Hour Plays' non-profit activities, including education programming with students from middle school to college.

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:54pm on December 18, 2025☆⚑

Carnival! Replaces Do I Hear a Waltz? in J2 Spotlight Season Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

The 1961 musical will be part of the company's 2026 season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:02pm on December 18, 2025☆⚑

Photos: The Bridges of Madison County Gets a Reunion Concert at Carnegie Hall by Logan Culwell-Block

Kelli O'Hara, Steven Pasquale, Derek Klena, and more from the 2014 Broadway musical revisited the Jason Robert Brown musical for MCC Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:42pm on December 18, 2025☆⚑

Read Wicked: For Good's Screenplay Ahead of Oscar Season by Margaret Hall

Wicked, injecting a new backstory onto the classic tale The Wizard of Oz, debuted on Broadway in 2003 and continues to be an audience favorite at the Gershwin Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:36pm on December 18, 2025☆⚑

Richard Thomas Is Embracing Mark Twain, 'Warts and All' by Margaret Hall

The Emmy winner has assumed the Twain mantle from the late Hal Holbrook, and he's going across the country.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:18pm on December 18, 2025☆⚑

Meet the Cast of Newsies at Long Island's Argyle Theatre by Logan Culwell-Block

Mason Ballard and Cara Rose DiPietro will lead the company of the Disney musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32am on December 18, 2025☆⚑

Isaac Mizrahi Will Celebrate 10th Anniversary at Cafe Carlyle With All-New Show by Andrew Gans

The fashion designer and cabaret favorite will return to the famed cabaret in February 2026.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32am on December 18, 2025☆⚑

10 A Christmas Carol PLAYBILLDER Covers That Will Make You Go 'God Bless Us, Everyone!' by Natan Zamansky

When you make a Playbill with PLAYBILLDER, you can also design your own covers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06am on December 18, 2025☆⚑

Get a 1st Look at Picnic at Hanging Rock Off-Broadway by Meg Masseron, Andrew Gans

Portia Krieger is directing the new musical with choreography by Mayte Natalio.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18am on December 18, 2025☆⚑

Maureen Lipman Will Star in World Premiere of Peter Quilter's Allegra by Andrew Gans

The comedy will tour the U.K. beginning in May 2026 before heading to London's West End.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18am on December 18, 2025☆⚑

I Puritani Returns to the Met in a New, Psychologically Thrilling, Production by Christopher Browner

Charles Edwards directs a new staging of Bellini's bel canto opera.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18am on December 18, 2025☆⚑

Get a 1st Look at Javier Muñoz, Alison Luff, Raymond J. Lee, More in Wonder at American Repertory Theatre by Meg Masseron

Taibi Magar is directing the new musical based on on R.J. Palacio's bestselling novel of the same title.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18am on December 18, 2025☆⚑

New York City Ballet's Sensory-Friendly Performances Creates a Welcoming, 'No Shushing' Environment by Madelyn Sutton

The company's upcoming performance for neurodiverse audiences is The Nutcracker on January 4, 2026.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02am on December 18, 2025☆⚑

Dallas Theater Center Names Jaime Castañeda as New Artistic Director by Diep Tran

He will take over beginning June 2026 at the Tony-winning regional theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:54pm on December 17, 2025☆⚑

Watch the 1st Trailer for Jimmy Stewart Biopic Jimmy by Logan Culwell-Block

KJ Apa plays the stage and screen star of Harvey, It's a Wonderful Life, and other classics.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:54pm on December 17, 2025☆⚑

Get a 1st Look at Marla Mindelle and Josh Sharp as Nicole Kidman and Cate Blanchett in A Kidman Carol by Margaret Hall

The duo satirize the film stars in a new Off-Broadway play, beginning performances December 17.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:54pm on December 17, 2025☆⚑

Finding Dorothy Parker Sets Beechman Return by Logan Culwell-Block

Ann Harada, Julie Halston, Jackie Hoffman, and Anika Larsen will again perform the legendary wit's own words.

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:48pm on December 17, 2025☆⚑

Quiz: Can You Name the Musical These Holiday Songs Belong To? by Playbill Staff

Christmas bells are ringing....

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:48pm on December 17, 2025☆⚑

Photos: Jon Stewart, Gracie Lawrence, More in All Out: Comedy About Ambition On Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

The new Simon Rich compendium is currently running at the Nederlander Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:44pm on December 17, 2025☆⚑

Erik Newson Named ATG's Senior Vice President of Music, Comedy, and Events Programming in North America by Andrew Gans

Newson first joined the live entertainment company in 2023.

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:42pm on December 17, 2025☆⚑