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Thursday, May 23, 2019

Micaela Diamond and Antonio Cipriano Set for 54 Celebrates Amy Winehouse by Adam Hetrick

A portion of the proceeds from the June 23 concert will benefit the Amy Winehouse Foundation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:17PM[SHARE]

Fire Island Dance Festival to Feature Premiere From An American in Paris Tony Winner Christopher Wheeldon by Adam Hetrick

The festival celebrates its 25th anniversary with pieces by Emmy nominee Al Blackstone, Kyle Abraham, and the late Paul Taylor.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:59AM[SHARE]

Jessica Vosk, Amanda Jane Cooper, and Aisha Jackson Will Be Part of Broadway Sings Kelly Clarkson by Adam Hetrick

Corey Mach directs and produces the concert series that will offer its latest installment June 24 at The Green Room 42.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:59AM[SHARE]

Midsummer: A Banquet Will Turn Shakespeare Classic Into Immersive Feast by Adam Hetrick

The production is the latest work from the creators of Shake & Bake: Love's Labour's Lost.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:20AM[SHARE]

Sherie Rene Scott and Norbert Leo Butz Will Return to Feinstein's/54 Below This Summer by Adam Hetrick

After a sold-out spring engagement, the Last Five Years and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels co-stars will play a month-long engagement in July.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:31AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, May 22, 2019

Upcoming at Feinstein's/54 Below: Ellie MacPherson, Chris Newcomer, and New Musicals Showcase by Adam Hetrick

MacPherson chronicles the lives of U.S. First Ladies in Happy Birthday, Mr. President! First Ladies Edition.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:15PM[SHARE]

Read Reviews for Disney's Live-Action Aladdin by Adam Hetrick

The live-action remake, incorporating songs from the 1992 animated movie and new material by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, hits theatres May 24.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM[SHARE]

The Cher Show Tony Nominee Bob Mackie Subject of New Documentary by Adam Hetrick

Matthew Miele is directing the documentary slated for a 2020 release.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:52AM[SHARE]

Read Reviews for Bess Wohl's Continuity by Adam Hetrick

The Manhattan Theatre Club world premiere opened Off-Broadway May 21.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:31AM[SHARE]

Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Diana DeGarmo and Andrew Leeds Set for Quilt, A Musical Celebration Benefit Concert by Adam Hetrick

The event commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:40AM[SHARE]

Jenn Colella and Jarrod Spector to Join Amanda Green at Birdland by Adam Hetrick

Kristolyn Lloyd and David Larsen are also set to appear in the June installment of the monthly concert series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:08AM[SHARE]

Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Rachel Dratch to Co-Star in Film Comedy Island Queen by Adam Hetrick

The comedy by screenwriter Zackary Grady centers on a teenage hockey player with secret plans to try out for the figure skating team.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:26AM[SHARE]

Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Rachel Dratch to Co-Star in Upcoming Movie Island Queen by Adam Hetrick

The comedy by screenwriter Zackary Grady centers on a teenage hockey player with secret plans to try out for the figure skating team.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:26AM[SHARE]

The SpongeBob Musical National Tour to Play Boston, Nashville, and Philadelphia by Adam Hetrick

The Broadway musical features a score by Aerosmith, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, Sara Bareilles, Panic! At the Disco, and David Bowie.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM[SHARE]

Lyric Hammersmith Season to Include Calcutta"Set A Doll's House and Beauty Queen of Leenane by Adam Hetrick

Artistic director Rachel O'Riordan announces her inaugural season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:52AM[SHARE]

Monday, May 20, 2019

Darius de Haas to Join Rhiannon Giddens and the Boston Pops by Adam Hetrick

The May 22"25 concerts will celebrate the music of Shuffle Along writer Eubie Blake and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:29PM[SHARE]

Casting Complete for Acquanetta, Directed by Tony Nominee Daniel Fish by Adam Hetrick

The new musical helmed by the Tony-nominated Oklahoma! director takes a look at Hollywood's Golden Age.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:22PM[SHARE]

Soundtrack for John Cameron Mitchell's Anthem: Homunculus Released May 20 by Adam Hetrick

The first season features over 30 original songs performed by Cynthia Erivo, Patti LuPone, Glenn Close, Marion Cotillard, Denis O'Hare, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM[SHARE]

Read Reviews for Off-Broadway's Octet From Great Comet Tony Nominee Dave Malloy by Adam Hetrick

The world-premiere musical opened May 18 at the Signature Theatre Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:30AM[SHARE]

Complete Cast Announced for London Staging of David Mamet's Bitter Wheat, Starring John Malkovich by Adam Hetrick

The Harvey Weinstein"inspired drama will begin previews June 7 at the Garrick Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:09AM[SHARE]

The Girl on the Train Will Transfer to the West End by Adam Hetrick

Samantha Womack stars in the production based on the best-selling novel and the Dreamworks film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:40AM[SHARE]

Friday, May 17, 2019

Melissa Errico Will Offer Summer Concerts in New York, Washington, D.C., and More by Adam Hetrick

The Tony nominee is also slated to play concerts in East Hampton and Provincetown.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:03PM[SHARE]

Michael Winther Is Part of Einstein"Inspired Light Falls by Adam Hetrick

The theatrical work is presented as part of the World Science Festival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:56PM[SHARE]

Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cinderella Musical, With a Queer Twist, Gets a London Industry Presentation by Adam Hetrick

Lloyd Webber is collaborating with lyricist David Zippel and Killing Eve writer Emerald Fennell.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:27PM[SHARE]

Elton John, Jake Shears, and James Graham at Work on Tammy Faye Bakker Musical by Adam Hetrick

The production is eyeing a 2020 London premiere.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01PM[SHARE]

Filmed Version of Kinky Boots Musical to Hit U.S. Theatres in June by Adam Hetrick

The West End production was filmed at London's Adelphi Theatre, starring Olivier Award winner Matt Henry as Lola and Killian Donnelly as Charlie.