Reviews Sound Off on La Cage aux Folles at New York City Center Encores! by Logan Culwell-block, Andrew Gans

Billy Porter and Wayne Brady lead the all-Black revival of the Jerry Herman-Harvey Fierstein musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:40pm on June 18, 2026☆⚑

Photos and Video: Get a 1st Look at Encores! La Cage aux Folles, Starring Billy Porter and Wayne Brady by Andrew Gans

Robert O'Hara is directing the Tony-winning musical alongside guest music director Joseph Joubert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:30pm on June 18, 2026☆⚑

MCC Theater Will Host World Premiere What’s Eating Gilbert Grape Musical in 2027 by Margaret Hall

The upcoming season will also present a new play from Anne Washburn and the New York premiere of Lloyd Suh's The Heart Sellers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:15pm on June 18, 2026☆⚑

Watch Charity Angél Dawson Belt Out 'I Know Where I've Been' in Muny Hairspray by Andrew Gans

Seth Sklar-Heyn directs the Tony-winning musical at the St. Louis venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:25pm on June 18, 2026☆⚑

Watch Samantha Pauly and Grace Yurchuk Record 'Storm Song' From Caesar: The Musical by Andrew Gans

Yurchuk penned the all-female musical version of Julius Caesar.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54pm on June 18, 2026☆⚑

She Kills Monsters, Falstaff, and More Creative PLAYBILLDER Covers From Around the Country by Natan Zamansky

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:28pm on June 18, 2026☆⚑

Where to See Free Theatre This Summer in New York City by Gabby Macogay

From Shakespeare in the Park to Shakespeare in the Parking Lot, Playbill's compiled a list of free productions this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:59am on June 18, 2026☆⚑

Scott Kaplan Named Associate Artistic Director of Manhattan Theatre Club by Logan Culwell-Block

The move is a promotion for Kaplan, who has served on the company's artistic team since 2010.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:40am on June 18, 2026☆⚑

Meet the Winners of Concord Theatricals' 'You're in the Band' School of Rock Contest by Logan Culwell-Block

The initiative gives free licenses of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical to 10 schools in underserved communities.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:59am on June 18, 2026☆⚑

Watch the Complete Liza With a 'Z' Concert, Starring Liza Minnelli, Here by Andrew Gans

Bob Fosse directed the Emmy Award-winning televised 1972 concert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:38am on June 18, 2026☆⚑

Watch Ryan McCartan Record 'Out Here' From Ernxst, Or The Importance of Being Musical by Andrew Gans

The gender inclusive adaptation of the Oscar Wilde classic is penned by Kait Kerrigan, Bree Lowdermilk, and Justin Elizabeth Sayre.

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

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Encores! La Cage aux Folles, Starring Billy Porter and Wayne Brady by Andrew Gans

Robert O'Hara is directing the Tony-winning musical alongside guest music director Joseph Joubert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:13am on June 18, 2026☆⚑

RiseNY to Celebrate Pride Month with Rise Up. Live Proud Concert by Gabby Macogay

The Times Square concert will be hosted June 25 by Marti Gould Cummings.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:59am on June 18, 2026☆⚑

Todrick Hall Musical Midnight Will Bow Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

The work is coming to the Daryl Roth Theatre this fall after two runs in London.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:54am on June 18, 2026☆⚑

Isa Briones, Milo Manheim, Gaten Matarazzo, Joy Woods, More to Star in Steven Sater's Murder at the Gates by Margaret Hall

The musical is Cluedo meets Clueless, a black-comic murder mystery from Gen-Z, gated-community America.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:49am on June 18, 2026☆⚑

One Day Musical Will Transfer to London's West End, Starring Jamie Muscato and Sharon Rose by Andrew Gans

Max Webster will direct the new musical at London's Garrick.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:44am on June 18, 2026☆⚑

Watch New 16-Minute Hamilton Documentary, Spark Into a Flame by Andrew Gans

The short film is featured on the Blu-ray release of the Emmy-winning stage capture of the Lin-Manuel Miranda musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:42am on June 18, 2026☆⚑

Dominic Colón's The War I Know Will Receive Public Reading by Meg Masseron

The play follows a Bronx family navigating the HIV/AIDS crisis through the eyes of a young gay Latine boy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:40am on June 18, 2026☆⚑

David Rothenberg Will Lead Benefit Performance of Namedropping by Meg Masseron

The one-night-only performance of Rothenberg's autobiographical solo show will benefit The Fortune Society.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:37am on June 18, 2026☆⚑

Broadway Bares San Francisco Raises Record-Breaking $178k at Inaugural Castro Theatre Show by Meg Masseron

The California edition of Broadway Cares' popular annual NYC fundraiser was held this year at the newly renovated Castro Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:33am on June 18, 2026☆⚑

Listen: Ramin Karimloo Sings 'Wanted to Believe' From New Musical Big Man by Logan Culwell-Block

The track is releasing as a single June 19, with proceeds benefiting the Alzheimer's Association.

SOURCE: Playbill at 8:59am on June 18, 2026☆⚑

Maury Yeston Will Celebrate New Biography A Very Unusual Way With Concert Signing Event by Logan Culwell-Block

The book covering the life and career of the Nine and Titanic songwriter has been written by Joshua Rosenblum.

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:35pm on June 17, 2026☆⚑

Live-Action, Animated Moanas Combine in Lin-Manuel Miranda's 'Along the Way' by Logan Culwell-Block

Newly written for the upcoming live-action film, the song is performed by Auli'i Cravalho, Catherine Laga'aia, and Dwayne Johnson.

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:31pm on June 17, 2026☆⚑

Before the 2026 Jimmy Awards, See Which Jimmy Alums Are Currently Performing in New York by Gabby Macogay

Eva Noblezada, McKenzie Kurtz, Jasmine Amy Rogers, and The Voice's Bryson Battle are some notable alums of the talent showcase.

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:43pm on June 17, 2026☆⚑

Mark MacKillop Partners With Playbill for Special PrideBill Auction, Benefitting Broadway Cares by Leonard Rodino

The performer is the reigning top solo fundraiser for the theatrical non-profit.

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:34pm on June 17, 2026☆⚑