General musical theater articles and features.
You’ve felt the thunderous beat of drums as animals gather on Pride Rock. You’ve heard that first powerful note of “Circle of Life” rise into the African sunrise, and something inside you stilled. The Lion King musical isn’t just a stage show-it’s a living, breathing world built on rhythm, chant, and story. From the opening…
A spoiler-light guide to the essential Wicked songs, from No One Mourns the Wicked and Popular to Defying Gravity and For Good, with links to our Complete Fan Guide.
A spoiler-light guide to the essential Hamilton songs, from Alexander Hamilton and My Shot to The Room Where It Happens and Who Tells Your Story, with links to our Complete Fan Guide.
A spoiler-light guide to the essential Chicago songs every fan should know—from All That Jazz and Cell Block Tango to Mister Cellophane and Nowadays—with links to our Complete Fan Guide.
From Detroit’s streets to Motown’s hit factory and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, this production of Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations stars Jahmaul Abiodun Bakare, Kalonjee M. Gallimore, Keith Johnson, Jovan E’Sean, and Marquez Linder.
Playbill Exclusive: Watch Music City’s Lauren ‘Lolo’ Pritch performing “We Are Young” with Stephen Michael Spencer and Jonathan Judge Russo. The Off-Broadway musical, featuring hit country songs by Billboard chart-topper J.T. Harding, runs at St. Luke’s Theatre.
New York City’s immersive attraction RiseNY proudly celebrated Pride Month with Rise Up Live Proud on Thursday, June 25, bringing together Broadway performers, drag artists, and the local community for an unforgettable evening benefiting Heritage of Pride. Hosted by New York City icon and activists Marti Gould Cummings alongside Brita Filter, the event featured live…
Tony winner Betty Buckley, who recently offered a series of sold-out concerts at Joe’s Pub has released a single of Grammy winner James Taylor’s “On the 4th of July." The track is the second single from Buckley’s forthcoming album, Enough, which will be released via Palmetto Records July 17. “On the 4th of July” is…
Playbill Exclusive: Watch Jennifer Nettles and the cast of PAC NYC’s new musical production, Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo, rehearse the number "Split Second Life Changing Moment." Written and starring Nettles, the production runs until July 26, 2026.
Comedian and CHICAGO star Matteo Lane kicks off the new series Broadway My Way by sharing some of his hottest takes. Get tickets to CHICAGO: https://www.broadway.com/shows/chicago/?campaign_id=TBSYouTube2026
