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7 Games, Puzzles, and Activities for the Perfect Broadway Game Night

By Adam Hetrick | 02/16/2019

Stock up on theatre-themed entertainment, or use this list as inspiration to find the perfect gift for theatre-lovers.
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7 Broadway Shows That Used Masquerades to Flip the Script

By Doug Reside | 02/15/2019

Be More Chill’s famous Halloween scene isn’t the first time a major production used a night of disguise to push the story.
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10 Famous Monologue Plays You Should Know

By Barry Singer | 02/13/2019

As Jake Gyllenhaal and Tom Sturridge star in Off-Broadway’s evening of dual-monologues Sea Wall/A Life, here are 10 other times productions of multiple monologues made a splash.
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12 Broadway and Off-Broadway Shows Perfect for Date Night

By Ruthie Fierberg | 02/10/2019

From brash comedies with a big heart to sweeping romances, these musicals are the ticket for a night out with your special someone.
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17 Broadway Shows Best for Families

By Ruthie Fierberg | 02/04/2019

The plays and musicals right for theatregoers of all ages.
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17 Secret Moments to Watch For in The Wizard of Oz

By Adam Hetrick | 02/02/2019

From on-set mishaps still in the film to editing mistakes—historian John Fricke reveals secrets and dispels myths before The Wizard of Oz’s 80th anniversary screenings February 3 and 5.
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8 Things Rent on Fox Got Absolutely Right

By Ruthie Fierberg | 01/28/2019

Despite hiccups with going fully “live,” the January 27 broadcast of Rent still delivered a not-to-be-missed television musical event.
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8 Rules Every Theatre Person Must Follow—Do You Know All of Them?

By Mark Robinson | 01/25/2019

The lore behind why it's bad luck to whistle in a theatre and seven other theatrical superstitions.
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10 Artists Who Continue to Act on Broadway—Even As They’ve Become Directors and Writers

By Logan Culwell-Block | 01/11/2019

From David Cromer to Austin Pendleton to Jocelyn Bioh, these ten people pull double duty leading onstage and off.
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The Most-Revived Plays Since 1945

By Logan Culwell-Block | 01/07/2019

Can you guess which have played Broadway the most in the last 70-plus years?
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4 Tidbits You Never Knew About Rent

By Seth Rudetsky | 01/03/2019

Before Rent: Live hits your small screen January 27, here are four facts you should know about the original production.
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8 Ways to Spend A Theatre-Themed New Year's Eve in NYC

By Cleo Aukland | 12/27/2018

From concerts starring Aaron Tveit and Renée Fleming, to chic masquerade balls—kick off the New Year with some of the best entertainment New York City has to offer.
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6 Actors From Shondaland’s Scandal to See Onstage

By Ruthie Fierberg | 12/26/2018

Kerry Washington and Tony Goldwyn are currently starring on Broadway, but plenty of other Scandal stars are or were recently onstage as well.
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The 5 Buzziest Social Media Moments of Broadway 2018

By Felicia Fitzpatrick | 12/25/2018

The viral hashtags, best live-tweeting, and popular videos from the theatre community this year.
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7 Standout Theatre Podcasts of 2018

By Felicia Fitzpatrick | 12/24/2018

Need help choosing your theatre insider podcast? Playbill’s suggestions for you to subscribe.
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Track All of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Ongoing and Upcoming Projects in Theatre, Film, and Television

By Cleo Aukland | 12/23/2018

Can't keep tabs on all the In The Heights-Hamilton-Mary Poppins Returns star’s projects? We made a list for you.
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31 Broadway Musicals Based on True Stories

By Hannah Vine | 12/20/2018

All of these shows were inspired by real-life stories, events, and/or people.
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10 of the Most Iconic Costume Changes in Broadway History

By Logan Culwell-Block | 12/18/2018

From Dreamgirls to Frozen, here are ten of Broadway’s most innovative and transformative onstage costume changes.
Holiday Coverage

Star-Studded Holiday Cabarets Around the Country

By Cleo Aukland | 12/14/2018

From The Skivvies and Ana Gasteyer to Kristin Chenoweth and Norm Lewis, some of your favorite performers want to celebrate the holidays with audiences.
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5 Must-Read Theatre Books of 2018

By Logan Culwell-Block | 12/07/2018

The ultimate guide to the best titles of the year—and ones worth giving as gifts.
Holiday Coverage

22 Theatre-Related Charities to Donate to on #GivingTuesday

By Ruthie Fierberg | 11/26/2018

Take the lead from Broadway favorites like Brian Stokes Mitchell, Stephanie J. Block, Capathia Jenkins, and more and support the arts this season.
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21 Ways to Spend Thanksgiving Week in NYC

By Cleo Aukland | 11/20/2018

From schedule changes for Broadway shows to holiday cabarets and themed Thanksgiving dinners, fill your proverbial plate with theatre November 21–25.
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13 Straight Plays Everyone Should Know

By Logan Culwell-Block | 11/16/2018

From Shakespeare to Hansberry, consider this your straight-play primer.
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The Cast of City Center’s A Chorus Line Answers: Which Character Are You?

By Ruthie Fierberg | 11/14/2018

Before they hit the line in character, Tommy Bracco, Tony Yazbeck, Robyn Hurder, and more reveal the story they most relate to in real life.
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6 Times Broadway Replacements Led to Gender-Bending Roles

By Logan Culwell-Block | 11/09/2018

Changing Joe to Josie in Broadway’s Waitress isn’t the first time a show changed the gender of a character with replacement casting.

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