Caleb A. Barnett Will Be Aladdin's New Genie on Broadway by Andrew Gans

The long-running Disney hit recently celebrated its 12th anniversary at the New Amsterdam Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:59am on April 29, 2026☆⚑

Benjamin Button Musical Sets North American Premiere at Off-Broadway's Public by Logan Culwell-Block

The company has revealed the first part of its upcoming season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54am on April 29, 2026☆⚑

Billy Porter Set for Black Broadway Men — Spotlight Series: Live by Andrew Gans

DeMone Seraphin will host the interview with the Tony, Grammy, and Emmy winner.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:45am on April 29, 2026☆⚑

Beau, Mexodus Lead 2026 Drama Desk Award Nominations; Read the Full List Here by Logan Culwell-Block

Both Off-Broadway musicals received 10 nods each, the most of any show in the NYC theatrical season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18am on April 29, 2026☆⚑

The Civilians Will Honor Sam Pinkleton at 25th Anniversary Spring Benefit by Meg Masseron

The Tony–winning director is currently helming The Rocky Horror Show at Studio 54 and Cole Escola's Oh, Mary! on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:52am on April 29, 2026☆⚑

New York City Center Encores! Will Stage Kiss of the Spider Woman, Charlie Brown in 2027 by Logan Culwell-Block

The annual series is also reviving Hallelujah, Baby!

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:51am on April 29, 2026☆⚑

Rob Madge's My Son's a Queer (But What Can You Do?) Sets Final Return to London's West End by Margaret Hall

The encore will be the show's final hurrah before Madge moves on to new works.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:50am on April 29, 2026☆⚑

Keira Knightley, Stephen Dillane, Luke Thompson Will Star in The Lives of Others in London by Andrew Gans

Robert Icke, who has penned the stage adaptation of Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck's film, will also direct the world premiere.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:47am on April 29, 2026☆⚑

Broadway Cares Spring Red Bucket Fundraiser Brings in Record-Breaking $7 Million by Meg Masseron, Andrew Gans

The top fundraisers were Just in Time and Every Brilliant Thing, with the former auctioning off star Jonathan Groff's bow tie.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:46am on April 29, 2026☆⚑

2026 Black Women on Broadway Awards Will Honor Debra Martin Chase, Whitney White, More by Meg Masseron

Since its inception in 2019, the group's goal has been to celebrate the accomplishments of Black women who work in theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:25am on April 29, 2026☆⚑

Celebrate the 2025–2026 Broadway Season With the Playbill Store! by Bryan Campione

From our signature annual Broadway season poster to exclusive limited-edition collectibles, bring a piece of this season home.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on April 29, 2026☆⚑

See Video Highlights From Broadway's The Rocky Horror Show Revival by Margaret Hall

There's a light over at Studio 54, and Luke Evans, Juliette Lewis, Amber Gray, and more are starring.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:34pm on April 28, 2026☆⚑

The Balusters Extends on Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

Anika Noni Rose, Carl Clemons-Hopkins, and more star in the Manhattan Theatre Club production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:29pm on April 28, 2026☆⚑

Every Brilliant Things Leads Season's Newest Shows at the Box Office, and More From Last Week's Broadway Grosses by Logan Culwell-Block

With the entire Tony season of productions now officially open, the Main Stem's hottest new shows are coming into focus.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:14pm on April 28, 2026☆⚑

Watch Christine Allado Sing 'Fly Away' in London's Jo—The Little Women Musical in Concert by Andrew Gans

The evening at Theatre Royal Drury Lane featured Allado, Kerry Ellis, Tracie Bennett, Julian Ovenden, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:17pm on April 28, 2026☆⚑

Photos: Maya Rudolph Is Officially On Broadway in Oh, Mary! by Logan Culwell-Block

The SNL alum joins the Cole Escola comedy at the Lyceum Theatre April 28.

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:45pm on April 28, 2026☆⚑

The Gilded Age's Ben Ahlers Finds the 'Happy' in Death of a Salesman by Margaret Hall

He's using Arthur Miller's classic to critique today's manosphere era.

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:38pm on April 28, 2026☆⚑

Victoria Clark to Be Honored at the New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players' Gala by Natan Zamansky

The two-time Tony winner will be presented with the Albert Bergeret Living Legacy of Gilbert & Sullivan Award.

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:30pm on April 28, 2026☆⚑

Joe Calarco's America's Mom Sets NYC Industry Presentation by Logan Culwell-Block

Maria Habeeb, Laila Robins, and Abbey Lee will lead the reading.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:55pm on April 28, 2026☆⚑

Trish Santini Named Managing Director of The Old Globe by Logan Culwell-Block

Formerly executive director of NYC's Little Island, Santini will join the Tony-winning company beginning in July.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:37pm on April 28, 2026☆⚑

See Who's Joining Taylor Iman Jones, Daniel Durant, James Olivas in Elephant Shoes Musical Premiere by Andrew Gans

Jeff Calhoun will direct the Two River Theater and Deaf West Theatre co-production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:37pm on April 28, 2026☆⚑

Reviews: Did Critics Feel at Home on Avenue Q in London's West End? by Gabby Macogay

The 20th-anniversary production plays the Shaftesbury Theatre through August 29.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:22pm on April 28, 2026☆⚑

JJ Niemann Pulls Out of 11 to Midnight Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

The Cost n' Mayor dance show features a cast of dancing viral internet favorites.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:57pm on April 28, 2026☆⚑

Sleep All Day, Party All Opening Night With The Lost Boys With These Exclusive Cast Portraits by Margaret Hall

The screen-to-stage musical, featuring songs from band The Rescues, officially opened at the Palace Theatre April 26.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:49pm on April 28, 2026☆⚑

Concord and BMG Are Combining by Logan Culwell-Block

The newly created conglomerate, which will house Concord Theatricals, will be named BMG.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:46pm on April 28, 2026☆⚑