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Tuesday, June 10, 2014

Rich Girl, Victoria Stewart's Mother-Daughter Drama, Will Play The Old Globe by Carey Purcell

San Diego's The Old Globe Theatre will present the West Coast premiere of Victoria Stewart's romantic drama Rich Girl. 

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Orchard Project Announces Summer Residencies, Including Maggie Keenan-Bolger, Rachel Sullivan, Theater J and Northlight Theater by Carey Purcell

The Orchard Project, the artistic retreat that housed the birth of the Tony Award-winning play All The Way, announced the residents of its 2014 summer session in The Catskills.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:13AM

TFANA Cancels June 11 Performance of The Killer, Starring Oscar Nominee Michael Shannon by Carey Purcell

Theatre for a New Audience has canceled its June 11 performance of Eugène Ionesco's The Killer due to a scheduling conflict with production of a television show. 

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The Lion, Coming-of-Age Solo Musical, Begins City Center Run June 10 by Carey Purcell

Manhattan Theatre Club presents The Lion, a new autobiographical solo musical written and performed by singer/songwriter Benjamin Scheuer, beginning June 10 Off-Broadway.

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Grounded, Starring Lucy Ellinson, Begins Studio Theatre Run June 10 by Carey Purcell

Grounded, George Brant's drama about drone warfare, begins performances at Studio Theatre June 10 prior to an official opening June 11. 

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Atlantic Theater Company's Our New Girl, Featuring Mary McCann and Lisa Joyce, Opens June 10 by Carey Purcell

The U.S. premiere of Nancy Harris' play Our New Girl officially opens Off-Broadway June 10 at Atlantic Stage 2 following previews that began May 28. 

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Monday, June 9, 2014

Steven Spielberg to Adapt Tony-Winning All The Way for TV Miniseries by Carey Purcell

All The Way, the Tony Award-winning play starring Tony Award winner Bryan Cranston, is being optioned by Steven Spielberg for a miniseries, Deadline.com reports.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:29PM

Sweeney Todd - Prog Metal Version to Play D.C.'s Warehouse Theatre; Tix on Sale by Carey Purcell

The first rock orchestration of Stephen Sondheim's Sweeney Todd will be presented at Washington D.C.'s Warehouse Theatre by Landless Theatre Company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:36PM

For The Love of Love, Benefit Concert for Three Couples' Weddings, Held at 54 Below June 9 by Carey Purcell

For The Love of Love: A Benefit Concert, which raises money for the weddings of three couples in the theatre community, is held at 54 Below June 9 at 11:30 PM.

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Sunday, June 8, 2014

Hop, Rap and Tap: 10 Memorable Hugh Jackman Moments From the 2014 Tony Awards by Carey Purcell

Tony Award winner Hugh Jackman returned to host the 2014 Tony Awards. Jackman, who has performed athletic choreography in his previous stints at host, showed off some previously unknown skil…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32PM

Gent's Guide, All the Way, Hedwig And the Angry Inch, Raisin in the Sun Win Top Prizes at 68th Annual Tony Awards by Carey Purcell

The 68th Annual Tony Awards were presented June 8 at Radio City Music Hall. Tony winner Hugh Jackman once again hosted.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:31PM

68th Annual Tony Awards Presented June 8; Bryan Cranston, Audra McDonald, All the Way, Gent's Guide, A Raisin in the Sun Among Winners by Carey Purcell

The 68th Annual Tony Awards are currently being presented at Radio City Music Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:21PM
Saturday, June 7, 2014

Hedwig on Broadway and "Fame" Balls at Home: Hetrick-Martin Institute Offers Support and Education to LGBTQ Youth by Carey Purcell

Playbill.com talks with Thomas Krever, CEO of the Hetrick-Martin Institute, the oldest and largest organization dedicated to helping gay, lesbian, transgender and questioning youth.

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Friday, June 6, 2014

"Look to the Lady": A Look Back at Female Tony Nominees for Best Director by Carey Purcell

Playbill.com looks at the history of female directors who have received Tony Award nominations.

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"I'm Gonna Need Some Highlights": Watch Clips From "Younger," Starring Sutton Foster by Carey Purcell

Two-time Tony Award winner Sutton Foster, Hilary Duff, Debi Mazar and Miriam Shor will star in TV Land's "Younger," a single-camera comedy written and executive-produced by &qu…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:26PM

Listen to Patrick Stewart and Benedict Cumberbatch Honor D-Day Anniversary by Reading News Reports by Carey Purcell

To commemorate the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings during World War II, Patrick Stewart and Benedict Cumberbatch have recorded original BBC radio news scripts from June 1944, accordin…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:34AM

The Verdict: Critics Review Macbeth, Starring Kenneth Branagh by Carey Purcell

The Park Avenue Armory's immersive production of Macbeth, starring Kenneth Branagh, officially opened June 5 following previews that began May 31 in the Armory's expansive Wade …

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:13AM
Thursday, June 5, 2014

Tracie Thoms and John Hawkes Will Star in MTC's World Premiere of Lost Lake by Carey Purcell

Academy Award nominee John Hawkes will make his New York stage debut this fall in the Manhattan Theatre Club world premiere of David Auburn's new play Lost Lake, which will also feature …

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00PM

Bare, MacBraveheart: The Other Scottish Play and Ruby Wax Will Be Featured in 2014 Edinburgh Festival Fringe by Carey Purcell

The 2014 Edinburgh Festival Fringe has announced its complete lineup.

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Stephen McKinley Henderson, Michael Rispoli and More Will Star in Atlantic Theater Company's Between Riverside And Crazy by Carey Purcell

Atlantic Theater Company will present the world premiere of Tony nominee Stephen Adly Guirgis' new play Between Riverside And Crazy beginning July 10 Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:59AM

Inside Broadway to Honor Andy Karl, Anika Noni Rose and All The Way by Carey Purcell

Inside Broadway will present the Broadway Beacon Award June 23 at The Essex House at 5:30 PM.

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Live Design Broadway Master Classes Conversation With John Kander Held June 5 by Carey Purcell

The 2014 Live Design Broadway Master Classes series continues June 5 at 4:15 PM with a a conversation with Tony-winning composer John Kander.

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World Premiere of Dog and Pony, Featuring Heidi Blickenstaff and Beth Leavel, Opens at Old Globe by Carey Purcell

The world premiere of Rick Elice and Michael Patrick Walker's new musical Dog and Pony officially opens June 5 at San Diego's Old Globe Theatre following previews that bega…

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Immersive Production of Macbeth, With Kenneth Branagh, Opens June 5 at Park Avenue Armory by Carey Purcell

The Park Avenue Armory's immersive production of Macbeth, starring Kenneth Branagh, officially opens June 5 following previews that began May 31 in the Armory's expansive Wade T…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Maggie Smith Will Be "The Lady in the Van"; Film Aiming for 2015 Release by Carey Purcell

"The Lady in the Van," the film adaptation of the play of the same name, will go into production in October, with Maggie Smith starring in the title role, according to Deadline.com.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:22AM

Laila Robins and Corey Stoll Join "Homeland" for Season Four by Carey Purcell

"Homeland," Showtime's award-winning political thriller, has announced additional casting for its fourth season, according to the Hollywood Reporter.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:56AM

Sundance Institute Honors Tony Winner Glenn Close With Vanguard Leadership Award June 4 by Carey Purcell

Sundance Institute presents Glenn Close with its Vanguard Leadership Award in recognition of her career in entertainment and advocacy of independent film June 4 at the fourth annual Cel…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

U.S. Premiere of The Orphan of Zhao, Starring Tony Winner BD Wong, Begins ACT Run by Carey Purcell

The U.S. premiere of The Orphan of Zhao, starring Tony Award winner BD Wong, begins performances at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco June 4, prior to an official opening Ju…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Tuesday, June 3, 2014

David Mamet, Todd Almond and More Featured in Center Theatre Group's 2014-15 Season by Carey Purcell

Center Theatre Group has announced the lineup for its 11th season at the CTG/Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:00PM

Instagram Watch: Hugh Jackman Counts Down to the Tony Awards by Carey Purcell

While preparing for the 2014 Tony Awards, which will be presented June 8 at Radio City Music Hall, host Hugh Jackman has begun posting photos of himself on his Instagram account.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:21PM

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