Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | December 31, 2024
Broadway Grosses Analysis: Wicked Is 1st Show Ever to Gross $5 Million
Several shows broke house records in the highest-grossing Christmas week since 2018.
Article | By Margaret Hall | December 31, 2024
'We're Kind of Ending on a High': Casey Likes Says Goodbye to Back to the Future
After 19 months as Marty McFly, Likes prepares to hang up his red vest for good.
Article | By Andrew Gans | December 31, 2024
FROM THE ARCHIVES: Linda Lavin Recalls Playing Rose in Broadway Gypsy Revival
The Tony and Golden Globe-winning actor passed away December 29 at the age of 87.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | December 31, 2024
Zachary James Releases Live Album December 31
The West End Hadestown star recorded the new release at London cabaret venue Crazy Coqs in July.
Article | By Andrew Gans | December 31, 2024
New Musicals by Phoebe Kreutz, Douglas J. Cohen, Yuriko Shibata, More Set for 2025 New Work Series
New York Theatre Barn's annual series features excerpts from six new musicals and discussions with the creators.
Article | By Margaret Hall | December 31, 2024
In Memoriam: A Look at the Theatre Artists We Lost in 2024
This year saw the passing of many theatre luminaries, including James Earl Jones, Chita Rivera, Gavin Creel, and many more.
Article | By Molly Higgins | December 31, 2024
Bernadette Peters Celebrates New Year's Eve With the Boston Pops December 31
The Tony winner's set will include songs from Stephen Sondheim, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Jerry Herman, and more.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | December 30, 2024
Cronin and Ellis filled in for both Megan Hilty and Simard at a recent performance of the new musical at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | December 30, 2024
Trans Folk Musical Catching Fireflies Sets Off-Broadway Bow
The new musical from Finnigan Faye and Adam Gloc will play the Players Loft Theater in January 2025.
Article | By Heather Gershonowitz | December 30, 2024
Playbill Staff Favorite Photos of 2024
Photo Editor Heather Gershonowitz looks back on a year in photographs.
Article | By Molly Higgins, Diep Tran | December 30, 2024
How to Pick the Best Seats at Cabaret on Broadway
Some tips for choosing the best view at the renovated August Wilson Theatre, aka: the Kit Kat Club.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | December 30, 2024
Photos: Swept Away's Final Broadway Curtain Call
The Avett Brothers musical played its final performance December 29 at the Longacre.
Article | By Andrew Gans | December 30, 2024
Wicked Film Surpasses Mamma Mia! as Highest-Grossing Stage Musical Adaptation
Look back at how other recent movie musicals have fared at the box office.
Article | By Dylan Parent | December 30, 2024
PLAYBILLDER Spotlight: For Freaky Friday, These Students Made Their Own Stuffed Frogs
Pella High School's award-winning arts program switches things up in this musical.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | December 30, 2024
An American in Paris, Popeye: What's Going Into Public Domain in 2025?
The Gershwin's symphonic poem, the first Best Picture Oscar-winning movie-musical, and more are losing copyright protection soon.
Article | By Andrew Gans | December 30, 2024
Watch Trailer for Michael Abbensetts' Alterations at London's National
Lynette Linton directs the era-defining comedy that illuminates the Guyanese experience of 1970s London.
Article | By Margaret Hall | December 30, 2024
Tony Winner Linda Lavin Has Died at 87
While Ms. Lavin was a beloved stage performer, to much of the general public she was known as the titular Alice on her popular sitcom.
Article | By Andrew Gans | December 30, 2024
Watch Sara Bareilles Cover Elton John Classic in Upcoming PBS Holiday Special
The Waitress composer and star will ring in the New Year with the National Symphony Orchestra.
Article | By Natan Zamansky | December 30, 2024
Broadway Rush, Lottery, and Standing Room Only Policies
Playbill’s complete round-up of the latest Broadway rush, lottery, standing-room-only (SRO), and student ticket policies.
Article | By Natan Zamansky | December 30, 2024
Off-Broadway Rush and Inexpensive Ticket Policies
To make tickets more affordable, many Off-Broadway shows have implemented rush, lottery, and inexpensive ticket policies.
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