‘Hamilton’ Star Renée Elise Goldsberry on Bringing Feminism and Diversity to Broadway: BUST Interview
“I think if she were a man, she would have been President.”
American Psycho
The idea of setting to music a story of suppressed rage, gruesome murder and a bitingly sarcastic commentary on the greed and narcissism of the Me Decade was surprising and intriguing. But the result, directed by Rupert Goold, is a confusing combination of irony and sincerity.
Tuck Everlasting
Adapted by Claudia Shear and Tim Federle, with a score by Chris Miller (music) and Nathan Tysen (lyrics), it’s clear from the opening number thatTuck Everlasting is a whole-heartedly old-fashioned musical.
Bright Star
This highly anticipated new musical by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, featuring original bluegrass music by its well-known team, is pretty as a picture but disappointingly unoriginal.
All His Daughters: Arthur Miller’s Strong, Truth-Telling Women
When Linda Loman said, “Attention must be paid,” at the end of Death of a Salesman, she was asserting that her husband should receive the recognition he deserved. But the same demand could be made on behalf of the women in almost all of Arthur Miller’s plays.
‘Hamilton’ Star Javier Muñoz's Secret Cancer Battle: 'I Had Never Been More Scared in My Life'
Hamilton star Javier Muñoz has spoken for the first time about his battle with cancer admitting: “I had never been more scared in my life.”
Beth Malone: Do Clothes Make the Woman?
“If I could dress myself in the perfect outfit, it would be like a pirate.”
Beth Malone is being completely serious.
Noises Off
Michael Frayn’s 1982 comedy that depicts the adventures and escapades of a theatre troupe rehearsing the British sex farce Nothing On, has been revived on Broadway.
"Bart Calls Us 'The Coven'" — Over Drinks, ‘Fiddler's’ Three Daughters Talk Revolutionizing Tradition
Fiddler on the Roof tells the story of Tevye the dairyman grappling with a changing world. The three actresses playing his eldest daughters share their interpretation of the story and relate their own experiences in a world still working towards equality.
Chris Jackson Shares How Seeing ‘Hamilton’ As a Child Would Have "Changed Everything" for Him
The phrase "right hand man," from the song of the same name that introduces General George Washington to the stage in the hit musical Hamilton, could easily be utilized offstage to describe the relationship between the actors who play Washington (Christopher Jackson) and Alexander Hamilton (Lin-Manuel Miranda).
How a Tony-Winning Dad Raised Three Performers, and They're All Conquering The Biz
There's no family rivalry in the Cooper household over who does the dishes or who's won a Tony Award. Playbill.com sits down with the multi-talented quartet to discuss their lives in the industry and if they sing Little Shop of Horrors at dinnertime.
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.
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.
Hand to God
Hand to God follows a small church community rocked by the evil Tyrone, as he is given life by the timid Jason, brilliantly portrayed by Steven Boyer who somewhat miraculously moves between the two characters without a pause or, seemingly, even a breath.
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.
"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.
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.
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.