Article | By Margaret Hall | April 2, 2025
David Henry Hwang Named Recipient of Dramatists Guild's 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award
The award is presented in recognition of distinguished lifetime achievement in theatrical writing.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | March 20, 2025
Brittney Mack Will Star in The Color Purple at Chicago's Goodman
Lili-Anne Brown is directing the new production of the Tony-winning musical.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | March 10, 2025
A.K. Payne Wins 2025 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize for Furlough’s Paradise
The honor is the largest and oldest award recognizing women+ playwrights, now in its 47th year.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | February 4, 2025
Meet the 2024-2025 Finalists for the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize
The honor is the largest and oldest award recognizing women+ playwrights, now in its 47th year.
Article | By Margaret Hall | January 27, 2025
Judging Panel Revealed for 2025 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize
The honor is the largest and oldest international playwriting award recognizing women+ writers in the English-speaking theatre.
Article | By Talaura Harms, Dylan Parent | September 10, 2024
Playbill Celebrates Broadway's September Birthdays
The fall season is kicking off with lots of Broadway babies to salute!
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | June 13, 2024
Jeanine Tesori, Bess Wohl Join Dramatists Guild Council
The group meets monthly to decide policy for the Guild, a membership association of playwrights, librettists, composers, and lyricists writing for the stage.
Article | By Molly Higgins | June 13, 2024
From Ryan Murphy to Marsha Norman: 2024 Tony Nominees Shout Out Their Mentors
With the 77th Annual Tony Awards just a few days away, the season's nominees are thanking the people who helped them get to this point.
Article | By Meg Masseron | April 3, 2024
The Chicago theatre company will also present a world premiere from Jordan Harrison, directed by David Cromer.
Article | By Margaret Hall | April 3, 2024
Tony Winner Christopher Durang Dies at 75
Mr. Durang was a playwright and lyricist known for his outrageous and often-absurdist comedic flair.
Article | By Andrew Gans | February 29, 2024
Christopher Durang Named Recipient of Dramatists Guild of America's 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award
The award will be presented in May at the Guild's annual ceremony at Sony Hall.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | February 9, 2024
The Color Purple Movie Musical Sets Streaming Premiere on Max
You'll be able to watch the screen version of the 2005 Broadway musical at home this month.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | January 5, 2024
Watch Taraji P. Henson 'Push Da Button' in The Color Purple
With the screen version of the Broadway musical currently in movie theatres, a full number has hit the internet.
Article | By Talaura Harms | December 27, 2023
A Look Back at the Original Broadway Company of The Color Purple
Did you know both Celie understudies were nominated for Tony Awards in 2022?
Article | By Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block | December 26, 2023
The Color Purple Movie Musical Tops the Box Office on Christmas Day
Another movie musical, Wonka, also reigned strong at the box office.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | December 21, 2023
Taraji P. Henson 'Almost Had to Walk Away From Color Purple' Over Low Pay
Starring as Shug Avery in the upcoming movie musical, Henson has been making waves talking about salaries for Black women in Hollywood.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | December 19, 2023
Reviews: What Do Critics Think of The Color Purple?
The film adaptation of the 2005 Broadway show hits movie theatres December 25.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | December 15, 2023
The Color Purple Movie Musical Soundtrack Released December 15; Hear Fantasia's 'I'm Here'
The album features both the film's songs and tracks "inspired by" the movie musical, hitting movie theatres December 25.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | December 14, 2023
Watch a new trailer for the upcoming behind-the-scenes documentary.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | December 14, 2023
Watch: Danielle Brooks Shares Her Favorite Color Purple Wardrobe Malfunction
The Golden Globe and Tony nominee says co-star Corey Hawkins spent a little too much time at craft services while filming the movie musical.
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