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Thursday, April 25, 2019

Nick Adams, Lauren Elder, and Anthony Galde to Perform Mary & Max in Concert by Adam Hetrick

The new Bobby Cronin musical will be presented May 23 for an invitation-only concert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:36PM[SHARE]

Carol Burnett, Nancy Pelosi, Kelly Rippa, and More Talk Cher by Adam Hetrick

Inspiring women share their thoughts about the subject of Broadway's The Cher Show, who continues to inspire them

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:34PM[SHARE]

Rock of Ages Will Return Off-Broadway to New World Stages by Adam Hetrick

The long-running Broadway jukebox musical returns to its original New York home in June.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:07PM[SHARE]

Zach Adkins, Drew Gehling, Carrie St. Louis, Alexandra Silber, and More to Sing The Roles That Could Have Been by Adam Hetrick

The concert will take place June 2 at Feinstein's/54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:31PM[SHARE]

Watch the Trailer for Rudolf Nureyev Biopic The White Crow by Adam Hetrick

Tony winner Ralph Fiennes directs the movie about the Soviet ballet dancer who famously defected.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:16PM[SHARE]

Patti LuPone to Play the Berkshires by Adam Hetrick

The recent Olivier Award winner will head to the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center in July.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, April 24, 2019

Alice at the Palace, Starring Meryl Streep and Debbie Allen, Heading to BroadwayHD by Adam Hetrick

Titles also include The Glass Menagerie, starring Katharine Hepburn and Sam Waterston.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:35PM[SHARE]

Leslie Jordan to Host Actors Fund's Tony Awards Viewing Party in Los Angeles by Adam Hetrick

This year's event will honor Lily Tomlin with the Julie Harris Award for Artistic Achievement.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:21PM[SHARE]

Jersey Boys Tony Winner John Lloyd Young to Perform Jukebox Hero in Studio City by Adam Hetrick

Young will appear at Upstairs at Vitello's in May.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:54PM[SHARE]

Tony Winner Kelli O'Hara to Perform in Kansas City by Adam Hetrick

The Kiss Me, Kate star will perform at Helzeberg Hall in October.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:04PM[SHARE]

Dreamgirls Tony Winner Jennifer Holliday to Perform in Westhampton Beach by Adam Hetrick

Holliday will appear in concert during Memorial Day Weekend.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:23PM[SHARE]

Mark Medoff, Tony-Winning Children of a Lesser God Playwright, Dies at 79 by Adam Hetrick

He also received an Academy Award nomination for the film's 1986 screen adaptation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:40PM[SHARE]

Tuesday, April 23, 2019

Tony Nominee and Shazam! Star Zachary Levi to Host MTV Movie & TV Awards by Adam Hetrick

Levi will host the June 17 ceremony at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:32PM[SHARE]

Sony Secures Film Rights for Britney Spears Musical Once Upon a One More Time by Adam Hetrick

The stage production will make its world premiere in Chicago this fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:14PM[SHARE]

Hadestown Will Release Original Broadway Cast Album With Eva Noblezada and Reeve Carney by Adam Hetrick

The latest incarnation of AnaÃ¯s Mitchell's pop-driven folk opera opened at the Walter Kerr Theatre April 17.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:17PM[SHARE]

Cyndi Lauper Joins New York Pops' Hall Full of Stars Gala by Adam Hetrick

Annaleigh Ashford, Boy George, Lena Hall, and Carly Rae Jepsen are among the stars who will also perform during the April 29 gala event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:46AM[SHARE]

Fionnula Flanagan Extends Her Run in Broadway's The Ferryman by Adam Hetrick

Actor Blair Brown, who was previously announced to take over the role of Aunt Maggie, has withdrawn from the production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:24AM[SHARE]

Monday, April 22, 2019

Harry Belafonte and Lily Tomlin to Be Honored by Geffen Playhouse by Adam Hetrick

The honors will take place during the Backstage at the Geffen gala fundraiser May 19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:13PM[SHARE]

Lorna Luft Will Return to Feinstein's/54 Below in August by Adam Hetrick

Luft will perform songs from the Great American Songbook, including those made famous by her mother, Judy Garland.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:08PM[SHARE]

Harvey Sabinson, Veteran Publicist and Former Broadway League Executive Director, Passes Away at 94 by Adam Hetrick

A Tony Honoree for Lifetime Achievement, Sabinson worked on the original Broadway productions of Hello, Dolly!, Gypsy, and Guys and Dolls.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:04PM[SHARE]

Friday, April 19, 2019

Lyrics and Lyricists to Celebrate Oklahoma! at 75 in May by Adam Hetrick

Rodgers and Hammerstein President Ted Chapin hosts the evening that will feature Kerstin Anderson and Jason Gotay.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:27PM[SHARE]

Eve Ensler to Appear in Conversation With Glenn Close at 92Y by Adam Hetrick

The playwright-performer of The Vagina Monologues will discuss her new book, The Apology.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:37PM[SHARE]

Hadestown Star Eva Noblezada Sets May Residency at The Green Room 42 by Adam Hetrick

A Tony Award nominee for Miss Saigon, Noblezada will perform Ballad of a Broadway Twenty-Something on Monday evenings.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:06PM[SHARE]

Vanessa Redgrave and Janie Dee Join Theatre Royal Bath Summer Season by Adam Hetrick

Additional casting has been announced for NoÃ«l Coward's Blithe Spirit and Christopher Durang's Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:39PM[SHARE]

Soundtrack for John Cameron Mitchell's Anthem: Homunculus to Be 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 10:56AM[SHARE]

Michael Cerveris, Beth Malone, Debra Messing, and Jessie Mueller Will Appear in Provincetown by Adam Hetrick

The Provincetown Art House and Town Hall have announced the summer 2019 lineup of stars from stage and screen.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:58AM[SHARE]

Corbin Bleu, Betsy Wolfe, and Ethan Slater Will Be Part of Broadway By the Year Concert by Adam Hetrick

The Broadway Musicals of 1965 and 1978 will take place May 20 at The Town Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:53AM[SHARE]

Thursday, April 18, 2019