Article | By Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans | October 30, 2024
Marisha Wallace Joins London Noël Coward Benefit Concert A Marvellous Party
Daniel Evans is directing the event, set for November 17 at the Prince of Wales Theatre.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans | September 12, 2024
Reviews: Critics Sound Off on The Critic, Starring Ian McKellen
Gemma Arterton co-stars in the new film written by Patrick Marber.
Article | By Andrew Gans | July 1, 2024
Ian McKellen Takes On His Most Devious Role Yet: A Theatre Critic
Watch the trailer for The Critic, co-starring Gemma Arterton and written by Patrick Marber.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | July 1, 2024
Update: Ian McKellen Isn't Returning to Player Kings Following Onstage Fall
The actor was scheduled to star in a national tour of the Shakespearean play, but is following doctor's orders.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | June 18, 2024
Ian McKellen Recovering After Stage Fall in London's West End
The Tony and Olivier winner suffered a spill while performing Player Kings but is expected to make a full recovery.
Article | By Andrew Gans | May 9, 2024
20 Al Hirschfeld Prints Now Available for Bidding to Benefit Broadway Cares
The autographed drawings feature Julie Andrews, Ellen Greene, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Bernadette Peters, Chita Rivera, Lea Salonga, and more.
Article | By Dylan Parent | May 2, 2024
Playbill Celebrates Broadway's May Birthdays
Playbill raises the curtain for Broadway's brightest born in May, including 2024 Tony nominees for Best Original Score and Best Featured Actress in a Musical.
Article | By Diep Tran | April 25, 2024
New Study Shows That 67% of Gen Zs and Millennials Are 'Broadway Curious'
According to theatrical production group No Guarantees, young people would go to the theatre if they knew about it.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | April 9, 2024
Paul Bettany Will Be Salieri in Amadeus Limited Series
The Peter Shaffer West End and Broadway play is getting a new adaptation.
Article | By Margaret Hall | March 13, 2024
Photos: Get a 1st Look at Ian McKellen as Falstaff in Player Kings
The adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Henry IV presents McKellen as one of Shakespeare's most popular comic foils.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | February 20, 2024
Peter Shaffer's Amadeus Becoming a Limited Series
White Lotus star Will Sharpe is set to play the title role.
Article | By Margaret Hall | November 15, 2023
Ian McKellen to Play Falstaff in Adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Henry IV
The adaptation, called Player Kings, will present McKellen as one of Shakespeare's most popular comic foils.
Article | By Margaret Hall | September 27, 2023
Reviews: What Do Critics Think of Frank and Percy, Starring Ian McKellen and Roger Allam?
Ben Weatherill’s new romantic comedy is directed by Sean Mathias.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | August 24, 2023
Playbill Pick: Lawrence Chaney—Overweight and Over It at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Scotland's first RuPaul's Drag Race-winning queen is bringing her trademark humor back home.
Article | By Margaret Hall | August 14, 2023
Ian McKellen and Roger Allam to Star in Frank and Percy in London
Ben Weatherill’s new comedy will be directed by Sean Mathias.
Article | By Leah Putnam | August 9, 2023
Sold-Out Show? Here's How to Land a Hot Ticket at Edinburgh Fringe
Shows are selling out performances, and some have even sold out their whole runs. Here’s how to try and get your hands on a ticket to a hot show.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | August 3, 2023
6 Chances to See RuPaul's Drag Race Queens at 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe
This year's festival is filled with sickening shows featuring your favorite Ru girls from around the world.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | June 5, 2023
Anthony Ramos Says He's Returning to Broadway in a Revival of Amadeus
The Hamilton and In the Heights star will reportedly take on Mozart, though his co-star has not yet been cast.
Article | By Margaret Hall | April 13, 2023
RuPaul's Drag Race UK Winner Lawrence Chaney to Star on Edinburgh Fringe
The drag queen's new show, Overweight and OVER IT!, will play the Ian McKellen Theatre.
Article | By Margaret Hall | March 23, 2023
Idiots Assemble: Spitting Image the Musical to Play London's West End
The satirical puppet musical is based on the television show of the same name.
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