Playbill

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The cover of the Playbill issue about The Producers.
The cover of the Playbill issue about The Producers.

Playbill is a monthly U.S. magazine for theatregoers. Although there is a subscription issue available for home delivery, most Playbills are printed for shows playing at a particular theatre, mainly on Broadway. Articles within the Playbills change monthly to reflect new shows and artists performing in plays, musicals or special attractions. Playbills also contain a cast list, cast photos, cast biographies, song lists and who performs the songs (if a musical), and a list of scenes for a particular show. It is also filled with advertisements.

Many Playbills are considered collectors items, especially if signed by a performer in the show.

On the opening night of a Broadway show, Playbills are stamped with a seal on the cover. The opening night date appears on the title page within the magazine. Special "Opening Night" Playbills can also be purchased on the Playbill website. These are sealed in a bag and have an Opening Night seal on the front page. Playbill also operates www.Playbill.com, a free internet news service which offers breaking news about the theatre industry, focusing on New York shows but including regional, touring and international stage happenings. It is read by show fans and theatre practitioners alike, and is updated as news happens.

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