A Woman’s World: ‘Hamilton’s’ Leading Ladies, The Schuyler Sisters, on Being the Kardashians of the 1700s
Renee Elise Goldsberry, Phillipa Soo and Jasmine Cephas Jones, who star as the pivotal women in Alexander Hamilton’s life in Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hit musical Hamilton, discuss laughing on the floor while wearing a corset, feminism during the American revolution and changing the world while holding a parasol.
"They Weren't Happy With It" — "Sweet Valley High" Author on Rewriting Her Brother's Musical ‘Mack & Mabel’
Mack & Mabel is a musical known for its brief run on Broadway more than 30 years ago, so what drove "Sweet Valley High" author Francine Pascal to rewrite the book for a production in London?
A Conversation Between Two Cancer Patients, and How Krysta Rodriguez Is More Open Than Ever Before
While in rehearsals for the Broadway debut of the Deaf West production of Spring Awakening, Krysta Rodriguez is also going through treatments for breast cancer. She opens up to Playbill about the Broadway revival mirroring her life and feeling beautiful during radiation treatments.
Actress, Newly Elected Equity President and Former Miss America Kate Shindle On Still Trying to "Cobble Together a Living"
Playbill.com sits down with newly elected President of Actors' Equity, and the youngest member to ever hold the position, Kate Shindle. She shares her journey from the beauty pageant stage to the corner office with a view.
Career or Children? Why Theatre Parents Feel Forced to Choose
Working in the theatre and being a parent often appear to be life goals that contradict each other — or even prevent each other from happening.
Meet ‘Hamilton's’ Other Leading Man, Standing By for Lin-Manuel Miranda for More Than Ten Years
Javier Muñoz began working with Lin-Manuel Miranda long before he was cast as his standby in the new historic musical Hamilton. Learn about the 10 years of friendship between the two men, leading up to one of the hottest musicals on Broadway.
Meet Mama Lucas! — Wife, Mom of Two Child Stars, Awards Show Stylist, Chauffeur and Chef
With two of her three children now performing on Broadway, Karri Lucas can probably be found in the car, driving them from their schools to the theatre and back home again, packing meals and snacks and selecting outfits for different events. Playbill.com offers an exclusive look into the life of Lucas, mother to two of the theatre's rising stars.
Get to Know the Viral Campaign Aiming To #MakeItFair… And the Women Behind It
As part of Playbill.com's Women in Theatre Week, some of the cast and creative team behind the #MakeItFair video share their thoughts on the representation of women in entertainment and what can be done to move towards parity.
"All the Words Came Out a Different Way" — ‘Hamilton’ Cast Share Exclusive Reactions Performing for the President
President Barack Obama attended the July 18 matinee of Hamilton as the culmination of a weekend trip to New York City.
Kelli O'Hara on Not Wanting to Win, Losing Her Mind on Tony Night and That Post Awards Show Flu
Fans of Kelli O'Hara rejoiced when, after 15 years and five nominations, the leading lady of Broadway won her first Tony Award. One month later, O'Hara reflected on what the award means to her.
The Life of ‘Fun Home's’ 12-Year-Old Understudy — Covering Two Boys, One Girl and Going On at a Moment's Notice
Gabriella Pizzolo, who understudies three different roles in the award-winning musical Fun Home, invites Playbill.com backstage to learn about the life of a child actress who has to be ready at a moment's notice.
A Woman's World: "Exposed and Raw," Writing ‘Waitress’ Moved Sara Bareilles to Tears
Sara Bareilles, who makes her musical theatre writing debut with the new show Waitress, discusses her theatre roots and the fear behind taking the plunge into composing for the stage.
Church vs. Stage: Actors of Faith on Supporting Equal Rights
The Supreme Court's historic ruling on gay marriage June 26, 2015, left many members of the Broadway community singing its praises, including actors who attend religious worship services. Prior to the ruling Broadway veterans and newcomers had weighed in on being people of faith and their support for equal rights.
A Woman’s World: Julie Taymor on Success Before and After ‘Spider-Man’
Award-winning director and designer Julie Taymor shares thoughts on adapting her work from the stage to the screen and the history-making works by women at the Tony Awards.
Is Paying for Reviews the New Journalism? Time Out's David Cote Weighs In
Bitter Lemons, a theatre website based in Los Angeles, has announced a new business model in which productions pay writers to review their productions.
Cast and Creators of ‘Fun Home’ On How They Built a Broadway Game-Changer
As part of Playbill.com's 30 Days of Pride, the team behind the Tony-winning musical Fun Home reflect on the personal and political impact of the show.
"There Aren't Enough Roles," Says Tony Winner Ruthie Ann Miles on Diversity in the Theatre
Tony winner Ruthie Ann Miles, starring in The King and I as head wife Lady Thiang, opened up about the need for more diversity onstage.
Studying the Unthinkable — How Two Actors Prepared to Play Victims of the AIDS Epidemic
As part of Playbill's 30 Days of Pride, Boyd Gaines and Bryce Pinkham, respective stars of the original production and recent revival of The Heidi Chronicles, discuss the groundbreaking play, one of the first Broadway shows to address AIDS.
Changing the Script for Women in Power on Broadway
In an exclusive excerpt from the Tony Awards Playbill, leading women in the theatre industry talk about guiding Broadway into a new generation.
A Woman's World: "There's Room For Us All" — The King's Ladies On Redefining Game-Changers
In the latest installment of Playbill's new series focusing on women in theatre, Kelli O'Hara, Ruthie Ann Miles and Ashley Park, stars of the Lincoln Center Theater revival of The King and I, discuss the production's new and progressive take on the female characters.