Once Songwriter Glen Hansard Dies at 56 Following Motorcycle Crash by Logan Culwell-Block

Mr. Hansard was an Oscar winner for the iconic Once song "Falling Slowly."

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:56am on July 29, 2026☆⚑

Bryce Pinkham, Alex Moffat, Jordan Fisher, More Participate in New NYC Theatre Festival Matchbook Fest by Meg Masseron

The festival is bringing Broadway favorites downtown to Greenwich House Theater to showcase in-process works.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:37am on July 29, 2026☆⚑

Video: Go Inside Rehearsals With Adam Chanler-Berat, John Hemphill, Charles E. Wallace, More for The Full Monty in Japan by Andrew Gans

An international company will lead the Tony-nominated David Yazbek and Terrence McNally musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:17am on July 29, 2026☆⚑

Tovah Feldshuh Documentary Tovah Will Premiere Next Month by Meg Masseron

The film will highlight the Broadway veteran's 50 year-long career on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:15am on July 29, 2026☆⚑

Lupita Nyong’o Will Host Dance-Along Performance of Buena Vista Social Club on Broadway by Meg Masseron, Logan Culwell-block

The Academy Award winner will invite audiences to let the music move them through the evening.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:13am on July 29, 2026☆⚑

Reviews: What Do Critics Think of Cat Cohen's Broad Strokes Off-Broadway? by Meg Masseron, Andrew Gans

Alex Timbers directs the New York premiere of the Edinburgh hit.

SOURCE: Playbill at 6:30pm on July 28, 2026☆⚑

Video: Watch Highlights From Opening Night of Ain’t Too Proud at the Muny by Andrew Gans

The Temptations jukebox musical plays the St. Louis venue through August 2.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:05pm on July 28, 2026☆⚑

Paul Soileau to Play Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Show on Broadway for Select Performances by Diep Tran, Margaret Hall

He serves as the understudy for the role, currently played by Luke Evans.

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:52pm on July 28, 2026☆⚑

Ragtime and Cats: The Jellicle Ball Enjoy Highest Grosses Yet, and More From Last Week's Broadway Grosses by Andrew Gans

Almost every show on Broadway saw a box office increase.

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:53pm on July 28, 2026☆⚑

Little Shop of Horrors Star Ellen Greene Considers Herself the 'Keeper of the Flame' for the Late Howard Ashman by Andrew Gans

Greene, who created the role of Audrey on stage and screen, will take part in 40th anniversary screenings of the film around the country.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:38pm on July 28, 2026☆⚑

Cast Complete for Merrily We Roll Along Starring Jason Gotay, Melanie Field, Jake Loewenthal by Andrew Gans

Matthew Gardiner will direct the Stephen Sondheim and George Furth musical in Virginia.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:50pm on July 28, 2026☆⚑

Game of Thrones Prequel Play Begins Previews July 28, After Much Delay by Diep Tran, Logan Culwell-block

See the rehearsal photos from the play based on George R.R. Martin's novels.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24pm on July 28, 2026☆⚑

Barbra Streisand Inspired 2 of Jennifer Holliday's Major Musical Moments in Dreamgirls by Seth Rudetsky

Plus, the two-time Tony winner who played Nurse Ratched in high school and where you can catch Seth live next!

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:16pm on July 28, 2026☆⚑

Ben Jones, Luba Mason, Christiane Noll Set for Jekyll & Hyde: In Concert! by Andrew Gans

Scott Siegel will host the evening of songs from the Frank Wildhorn musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:58am on July 28, 2026☆⚑

Rocky Horror Picture Show 'Spooktacular' Tour, With Original Stars, Will Tour U.S. and Canada by Andrew Gans

Barry Bostwick, Nell Campbell, Patricia Quinn are celebrating the cult classic movie musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:53am on July 28, 2026☆⚑

Reviews: Did Critics Testify for Bubba Weiler's The Saviors? by Diep Tran

The new Off-Broadway opened July 27 at Atlantic Theater Company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06am on July 28, 2026☆⚑

Video: Go Inside Sitzprobe for London's Death Note: The Musical by Andrew Gans

Three tracks from the Frank Wildhorn score have also been released prior to the musical's first preview at the Barbican.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:05am on July 28, 2026☆⚑

John Mulaney to Play 9 NYC Venues, Including Broadway's Music Box by Diep Tran

The engagements will take place in 2027.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:31am on July 28, 2026☆⚑

Ari’el Stachel, Julia Lester, More Will Lead Krav Maga in the Temple Basement… Readings by Andrew Gans

The industry readings of Rebecca Salzhauer's play will be directed by Rosie Glen-Lambert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:28am on July 28, 2026☆⚑

Caroline Bowman, Kuhoo Verma, Alex Grayson Will Lead Broadway Under the Stars Free Concert on Long Island by Meg Masseron

The stars will come out next month with a free concert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:06am on July 28, 2026☆⚑

Steven Skybell, Danny Kornfeld, Jill Stern, Awesta Zarif Will Lead Aftermath Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Colton Pometta will direct the New York premiere of David Zax's drama.

SOURCE: Playbill at 8:59am on July 28, 2026☆⚑

Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center Welcomes a New Cohort of Artists to Its Residency Program by Nicky Swett

The artists range in age from 24 to 32, and hail from the US, the UK, Canada, China, South Korea, and Taiwan.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:30pm on July 27, 2026☆⚑

5 Hadestown Easter Eggs You Can Only See in the Film by Diep Tran

From Patrick Page's ankle boot to behind-the-scenes footage, the live stage film provides a new look at an old tale.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:09pm on July 27, 2026☆⚑

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Ogunquit City of Angels, Starring Tony Yazbeck, Ben Jacoby, More by Andrew Gans

Hunter Foster directs the Tony-winning Larry Gelbart, Cy Coleman, and David Zippel musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00pm on July 27, 2026☆⚑

Purple Rain Stage Musical Sets 2027 Broadway Debut With New Director, Book by Logan Culwell-Block

Saheem Ali is now at the helm of the Prince musical, which is also getting a new book by Peter Duchan.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:59am on July 27, 2026☆⚑