Stephen Mangan to Join Kristin Scott Thomas in West End The Cherry Orchard by Margaret Hall

Conor McPherson's new adaptation of Chekhov's classic has found a fresh fleet of casting.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:59am on July 16, 2026☆⚑

& Juliet's Chrissy Metz Thinks Shows Should Have 2 Casts, Each Doing 4 Performances a Week by Andrew Gans

The This Is Us star recently made an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:45am on July 16, 2026☆⚑

Lesli Margherita Joins Noises Off at Barrington Stage Company by Meg Masseron

Gordon Greenberg is directing the hit backstage comedy at the Massachusetts venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:43am on July 16, 2026☆⚑

Jessie Mueller and BD Wong Will Lead Rosie's Theater Kids Summer Salon Benefit by Meg Masseron

Held at the Hamptons home of producers Stacie and Steven Weisbrot, the evening will support arts education for NYC students.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:38am on July 16, 2026☆⚑

Alicia Keys’ Kaleidoscope Dreams Foundation Partners Broadway's Upcoming Wanted by Meg Masseron, Andrew Gans

The partnership will provide transformative experiences for early-career theatre professionals, youth artists, and community groups.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:38am on July 16, 2026☆⚑

James Moye Joins Adam Pascal-Helmed Dear Evan Hansen at Harbour Lights Theatre by Meg Masseron, Andrew Gans

Moye will reprise his role from the original Broadway production in the Massachusetts staging.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:19am on July 16, 2026☆⚑

Sis Thee Doll, Kalen Allen, More Join Preston Crowder's Bocking at Baltimore Center Stage by Meg Masseron

Ain't No Mo' director Stevie Walker-Webb is at the helm of the comedy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:13am on July 16, 2026☆⚑

Matt Corner, Amy Ross, Lucy St. Louis, More Will Join London's Matilda Musical by Andrew Gans

Based on the Roald Dahl novel, Matilda features a score by Tim Minchin and a Tony Award-winning book by Dennis Kelly.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:59am on July 16, 2026☆⚑

China Anne McClain Will Make Broadway Debut in The Great Gatsby; Ryan McCartan Sets Return by Andrew Gans

Eva Noblezada and Reeve Carney have also set their final performances in the musical based on the F. Scott Fitzgerald novel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:30pm on July 15, 2026☆⚑

Lillias White, Andrew Keenan-Bolger, and Nick Rashad Burroughs Join Broadway Cares Fundraiser by Leonard Rodino

The leading solo fundraiser for Broadway Cares will pair up with stage favorites to raise money for Broadway Cares on Fire Island.

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:53pm on July 15, 2026☆⚑

Drag Race Winner Ginger Minj Will Lead California Hairspray by Logan Culwell-Block

The Broadway Sacramento production will also feature Olivia Elease Hardy, Sara Gettelfinger, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:49pm on July 15, 2026☆⚑

10 Places in Midtown to Watch the World Cup Final by Playbill Staff

Celebrate soccer at these Broadway hangs.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:50pm on July 15, 2026☆⚑

Video: Watch Kayla Pecchioni Rehearse 'Watch What Happens' for Muny Newsies by Andrew Gans

Denis Jones is directing a cast that also includes Jack Roden, Michael Park, and Anastacia McCleskey.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:27pm on July 15, 2026☆⚑

Adam Pascal Will Direct The Last Five Years in New York by Logan Culwell-Block

The Jason Robert Brown musical is headed to Pleasantville's Arc Stages.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:52pm on July 15, 2026☆⚑

Deaf West Whistle Down the Wind Finds Casting for Developmental Run by Logan Culwell-Block

The seldom-seen Andrew Lloyd Webber musical will perform at New York Stage and Film this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37pm on July 15, 2026☆⚑

World Premieres by Lucas Hnath, Clare Barron, Jackie Sibblies Drury, More Set at Atlantic Theater Company by Margaret Hall

The Off-Broadway company has unveiled their 2026-2026 season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:22am on July 15, 2026☆⚑

Lyric Lewis, Patton Oswalt, Jason Ritter, More Set for Beverly Hills Anniversary Performance by Andrew Gans

Michael Ausiello's live stage show is based on the 517-episode soap opera he wrote as a teenager.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:59am on July 15, 2026☆⚑

Kennedy Caughell Will Release Solo Album Featuring Isaiah Bailey, Jason Gotay, More by Meg Masseron

Just the Beginning will feature Caughell's takes on showtune favorites from Wicked, Waitress, Company. and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48am on July 15, 2026☆⚑

Harrison Bryan and Katie Emerson Will Lead New Musical Marlise! at The Player's Theatre by Meg Masseron

The work follows a once-beloved movie star whose career shatters overnight when she’s arrested for murder at the 1954 Oscars.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:44am on July 15, 2026☆⚑

The Savannah Bananas Have Teamed Up With Pasek and Paul for New Single 'Show Starts Now' by Margaret Hall

Broadway heartthrob Derek Klena is a member of the theatrical baseball team.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:29am on July 15, 2026☆⚑

Matt Lucas Will Temporarily Replace Simon Lipkin in London's Oliver! by Andrew Gans

Cameron Mackintosh's revival of the Lionel Bart classic continues at the Gielgud.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:25am on July 15, 2026☆⚑

Susan Aston Will Direct Presentation of Blake Allen Musical The Ceiling by Margaret Hall

The new work is based on Kevin Brockmeier's O'Henry Prize-winning short story of the same name.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:20am on July 15, 2026☆⚑

Jurnee Smollett Will Join The Whoopi Monologues Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

The screen star will succeed Kerry Washington in the Lincoln Center Theater production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:20am on July 15, 2026☆⚑

Go Inside the 35th Annual Bay Street Theater Gala Honoring Lin-Manuel Miranda by Meg Masseron

Miranda was honored with the Julie Andrews Lifetime Achievement Award at the special gala, held in New York's Sag Harbor.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:59am on July 15, 2026☆⚑

In the Rehearsal Room With Paul Giamatti, Tatiana Maslany, and More for Rhinoceros at A.R.T. by Logan Culwell-Block

Diane Paulus is directing the Ionesco classic at the Massachusetts theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:59am on July 15, 2026☆⚑