Playbill's three-day event celebrating Broadway's return was this past weekend in Times Square This past weekend, Playbill hosted Curtain Up!, a three-day event celebrating Broadway's grand reopening post-Covid 19 pandemic. The celebration included performances, live podcast recordings and talkbacks with creatives. The event was split between two main locations: the Playbill Piano bar and the Main Stage. The Playbill Piano bar kicked off each morning with "What's Up Broadway?" feat. Ayanna Prescod and Christian Lewis of the podcast of the same name. Each morning, the pair introduced special gu ..read more

The iconic ticket booth is opening back up on Tuesday, September 14th in Times Square With Broadway coming back this month, so is the TDF TKTS Booth! The iconic spot located 'under the red steps' in Times Square will open back up for the first time this month since March 12, 2020. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the booth closed along with Broadway since there were no tickets to be sold. However, the booth is coming back and is ready to help New Yorkers and tourists alike get affordable priced tickets to Broadway's biggest shows! The TKTS Booth is back! Victoria Bailey, TDF's Executive Director ..read more

The revival is slated to open in 2022 Don't rain on her parade! The long-awaited revival of FUNNY GIRL is coming to Broadway next year and has found it's leading lady! Beanie Feldstein, who's been seen on stage in the revival of HELLO, DOLLY! and on screen in movies such as Booksmart and Lady Bird, will be tackling the titular role of Fanny Brice. The role was originated and immortalized by the great Barbara Streisand and the musical hasn't been revived since its original run in 1964. Hey Mr. Arnstein, here she is! An exact opening date has not been confirmed yet, but it's currently slated fo ..read more

Stephen Sondheim passed away at age 91 last week On November 26th, 2021, the theatre world lost a titan in the industry. Composer and lyricist, Stephen Sondheim, passed away at age 91 in Roxbury, CT. Sondheim is responsible for some of the most iconic musicals of our time, including 'West Side Story', 'Gypsy', 'Into The Woods' and 'Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street'. For many, Sondheim was a source of inspiration. His music and lyrics transcended off the page and were etched into the minds of countless theatre lovers across the world. Currently, a revival of his show 'Company' is ..read more

The show's early closing date has been pushed two weeks 'Is This A Room' and 'Dana H.', two new Broadway plays playing in rep at the Lyceum Theater will not be closing on their recently announced early closing date! Instead, the show will run for an additional two weeks. Click here to get tickets to both of these shows! Originally, the shows were slated to run until January 16, 2022. However, it was later announced that the shows would be closing early on November 14th, 2021. After that announcement, there was an 'overwhelming demand' that the shows stay open and an influx of ticket purchases ..read more

Ruben Santiago-Hudson's show is currently playing at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre Ruben Santiago Hudson's solo show officially opened on Broadway last week! The show, which started at the Public Theater, is an exploration of Hudson's youth while living in a boarding house. Hudson plays numerous characters throughout the show, including "Nanny", the owner of the boarding house. Make sure to catch LACKAWANNA BLUES! Hudson's continuous popping in and out of different characters is truly remarkable to see on stage. Hudson may be in his mid-60s, but his vigor and stamina are that of a much young ..read more

The omicron variant has caused multiple cancellations and some full show shutdowns Since Broadway reopened in the the fall, the theatre community has been vigilant against Covid-19. Daily testing, masks and and all vaccinated audience are just some of the ways that Broadway has been able to stay open while the pandemic still rages on. However, the new omicron variant has swept the nation and, unfortunately, hit Broadway hard. Multiple shows across Broadway have cancelled performances, most throughout the holiday week, to ensure the safety of the cast and crew. Other shows have had to cancel pe ..read more

The filmed version of the upcoming Broadway musical will be available on Netflix on October 1st This month, theatre fans have a lot to look forward to. Between Broadway shows reopening and multiple musicals available on streaming services - we've got a lot to be thankful for. One thing that we can add to that list is the upcoming filmed version of Diana: The Musical, coming to Netflix on October 1st. The first trailer dropped recently and shows us a glimpse into what we can expect from the piece. Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEYVA0YqYV0. Jeanna De Waal as Diana The music ..read more

The lights will be dimmed in honor of Stephen Sondheim On December 8th, Broadway theaters will dim their lights at 6:30 p.m. to honor the memory of the late Stephen Sondheim. Sondheim passed away on November 26th of this year and, since then, the theatre world has been full of tributes to the Broadway icon. Read some of the testimonials to Sondheim and his impact on the industry here. The Broadway marquees will be dimmed for a full minute to honor the legacy of Stephen Sondheim ..read more

Rumors are spreading that the musical may be returning to Broadway sometime in 2022 When you say Beetlejuice three times, the spirit rises from the dead. But is it the same for the Broadway musical? It might be! Ever since the show closed in March of 2020, fans have been taking to the internet to rally behind BEETLEJUICE. A cult favorite movie and now a fan favorite show, the musical closed abruptly due to the Covid-19 pandemic. However, a number of rumors have come to light recently pointing towards a return to Broadway for BEETLEJUICE sometime next Spring. Will BEETLEJUICE rise from the dea ..read more