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Kyle MacMillan
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Contributor, Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago-based arts journalist and critic, covering art, classical music and dance.
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Jay Gabler
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Arts and Entertainment Reporter, Duluth News Tribune
Not currently active on X; find my other social accounts via link in bio. Views on The Bachelor (and other topics) are mine alone.
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Jonathan Mandell
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Blogger, New York Theater
Jonathan Mandell, Journalist and theater critic. Blue sky smiling at me Nothing but blue sky do I see bsky.app/profile/newyorktheater.bsky.social
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Vivien Schweitzer
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Photographer, Journalist and Critic, Freelance
Writer, podcaster, photographer & pianist. Author of "A Mad Love: An Introduction to Opera" (Basic Books, 9/18).
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Billy McEntee
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Freelance Journalist, Freelance
queer tales + theater @thebrooklynrail + words @washingtonpost, @sfchronicle, @interviewmag, @them + @paffsticks picker + he/him
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Meg Masseron
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Writer, Freelance
Theatre journalist, optimist, Phantom of the Opera enthusiast. Words: Playbill, American Theatre, TheaterMania, Theatrely. @OuterCriticsOCC member. She/her ✨
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Sofiya Ballin
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Writer and Producer, Freelance
Yes,Ballin is my real last name.🇯🇲 Award-winning journalist, writer + producer Creator:@blkuntold. @Aerie Real Changemaker IG: sofiyaballin (she/her)
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Joshua Lezmi
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Senior Entertainment Writer and Editor, Thought Catalog
Senior Entertainment Writer/Editor. Words @thoughtcatalog, @playbill @screenrant, @collider, @creepycatalog. Member @dorianawards. He/Him
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Katie Johnson
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Journalist, Freelance
Group Account Director at French | West | Vaughan
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Talaura Harms
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Editor, Encore
Writes plays, reads plays, sees plays, pets dog. BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop Lyricist & Librettist. Bylines: @playbill talauraharms.com
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How do I find journalists featured in Playbill?
Use filters like beat, industry, location, or journalist type to narrow your search to people who have contributed to Playbill. You’ll see profiles that match those criteria.
Do you offer contact emails for journalists at Playbill?
Yes. Verified contact details (such as emails, LinkedIn, and X) are unlocked with a premium subscription. Free users can view profiles, but contact fields are redacted.
Can I filter Playbill journalists by location or beat?
Absolutely. You can focus your search by country, city/state, or specific beats to target journalists from Playbill working in those areas.
What information is included in a journalist profile from Playbill?
Each profile includes journalist type, role, beat(s), industry, outlet(s), location, and recent articles — so you can see what they cover and where.
Can I export a list of Playbill journalists for outreach campaigns?
Yes. Premium users can export lists of journalists affiliated with Playbill into CSV or XLSX files for your campaigns.
How often are profiles for journalists from Playbill updated?
We refresh profiles regularly to ensure the outlet affiliations, roles, beats, and contact details remain accurate.
Why filter by outlet instead of only by beat or industry?
Outlets often signal audience, editorial style, and trust. Targeting Playbill journalists ensures your pitch reaches people who already publish where your ideal readers go.
Can I subscribe just to get a list of Playbill journalists for one project?
Yes. You can subscribe for a short term, export your Playbill-specific media list, and cancel anytime afterward.
Can I cancel my subscription at any time?
Yes. You can change or cancel your plan at any time. You’ll keep access until the end of your current billing period.