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Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Watch "Anna Kendrick Loves Her New Desk Job" (Video) by Carey Purcell

Tony and Academy Award nominee Anna Kendrick stars in the short film "The Call," written and directed by Eric Ogden for Fast Company's Most Creative People in Business Issue.&n…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:19PM

"I Know It Can Happen Again": Rodgers & Hammerstein's Allegro Extends Run at Astoria Performing Arts Center by Carey Purcell

Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II's little-produced musical Allegro has extended its run at the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church through May 24. 

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:55PM

Fun Home, Heathers and More Are Off Broadway Alliance Nominees; Terrence McNally, Philip Seymour Hoffman Recognized by Carey Purcell

The Off Broadway Alliance has announced the nominees for the fourth annual Off Broadway Alliance Awards.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:40PM

Chautauqua Theater Company Will Present Raisin in the Sun, Tempest and World Premiere of The May Queen in 2014 Season by Carey Purcell

Chautauqua Theater Company's 2014 season will feature the American classic A Raisin in the Sun, the world premiere of The May Queen and Shakespeare's drama The Tempest.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:00AM

Met Orchestra Has Authorized Strike If Talks with Management Fail by Carey Purcell

The union representing the Metropolitan Opera has voted to authorize a strike if negotiations with management fail, the New York Times reports.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:27AM

How to Succeed in Business, Featuring Jeremy Morse and Becky Gulsvig, Begins at Walnut Street May 13 by Carey Purcell

The Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying plays the Walnut Street Theatre beginning May 13 prior to an official opening May 21. 

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Chasing the Song, Featuring Nick Blaemire, DeQuina Moore and Jim Walton, Premieres in La Jolla May 13 by Carey Purcell

La Jolla Playhouse's Page To Stage workshop production of the new rock 'n' roll-inspired musical Chasing the Song, by Tony Award-winning Memphis writers Joe DiPietro an…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Monday, May 12, 2014

Collegiate Chorale 2014-15 Season Will Feature Monty Python's Not The Messiah, The Road of Promise and More by Carey Purcell

The New York premiere of Not The Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy), the comic oratorio based on Monty Python's "Life of Brian," will kick off The Collegiate Chorale's 2…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:20PM

Richard Coyle Joins Kenneth Branagh in Macbeth at Park Avenue Armory; Complete Cast Announced by Carey Purcell

The complete cast for the Park Avenue Armory production of Macbeth, starring Kenneth Branagh, has been announced. Performances of the immersive production begin May 31 in the Armory's ex…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:00PM

A Man's Man, With Nancy Anderson and George Dvorsky, Will Get NYC Reading by Carey Purcell

A reading of Mark Jason Williams' A Man's Man will be presented by Anne Berlin as part of the Planet Connections Theatre Festivity May 17 at 1 PM.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:47PM

Vineyard to Present Portrait of an Artist, Featuring Husband-and-Wife Team Linda Lavin and Steve Bakunas by Carey Purcell

Vineyard Theatre will present Portrait of an Artist, an evening with Tony Award winner Linda Lavin and her husband Steve Bakunas, June 16 at 7 PM.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:29PM

Frank Langella Joins Zooey Deschanel and Ciaran Hinds in "The Driftless Area" by Carey Purcell

Award-winning actor Frank Langella has joined in the cast of the romantic film "The Driftless Area," according to the Hollywood Reporter.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:22AM

New York Debut of David Greig's The Events Will Play New York Theatre Workshop by Carey Purcell

David Greig's The Events, a drama about the survivor in the aftermath of a tragedy, will receive its New York debut at the New York Theatre Workshop.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Warren Beatty's Howard Hughes Project Will Feature Alec Baldwin, Martin Sheen and Annette Bening by Carey Purcell

Alec Baldwin has joined Warren Beatty's project on reclusive millionaire Howard Hughes, Deadline.com reports.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:40AM

Playwright Martin Zimmerman Wins Terrence McNally New Play Award by Carey Purcell

Martin Zimmerman has been announced as the winner of the Terrence McNally New Play Award for his play Let Me Count The Ways.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

Joey Slotnick, Anastasia Griffith, Michael Nathanson and Nadia Bowers Cast in Neil Simon's Chapter Two at Bucks County Playhouse by Carey Purcell

Academy Award nominee Marsha Mason, who starred in the film adaptation of Neil Simon's Chapter Two, will direct the play at Bucks County Playhouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:52AM

Drama League Presents Up Close With Bobby Steggert and Terrence McNally May 12 by Carey Purcell

Tony Award nominee Bobby Steggert is featured in the Drama League's Up Close series May 12 at 7 PM.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Drama League Presents Up Close With Bobby Steggert May 12 by Carey Purcell

Tony Award nominee Bobby Steggert is featured in the Drama League's Up Close series May 12 at 7 PM.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Benefit Cabaret Little Theater, Big Dreams, Featuring Derek Klena and Taylor Richardson, Presented May 12 by Carey Purcell

The fourth annual benefit cabaret Little Theater, Big Dreams, featuring young Broadway stars performing with the West Side Y's Kids Company, is held May 12 at 7 PM.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Chris Lemmon's Jack Lemmon Returns, New Play About His Father, Opens May 12 at Royal George Theatre by Carey Purcell

#Jack Lemmon Returns, a new play with music by Chris Lemmon, officially opens at the Royal George Theatre May 12 following previews that began May 2. 

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Victoria Clark, Roger Bart, Nikki M. James and More Honor Des McAnuff and Michael David at NYTW Spring Gala May 12 by Carey Purcell

The New York Theatre Workshop's spring gala, A Tale of Two Dodgers: A Musical Celebration, honors Tony Award-winning director Des McAnuff and president of The Dodgers Michael David&…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Origin Theatre Company Presents Reading of Brighton, With Tony Winner Jim Norton, May 12 by Carey Purcell

Tony Award winner Jim Norton stars with Gillian Hanna and Conor MacNeill in a reading of Brighton May 12 at 7 PM.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

A Loss of Roses, Featuring Deborah Hedwall, Patricia Hodges and Ben Kahre, Opens Off-Broadway May 12 by Carey Purcell

The first New York revival of Pulitzer Prize winner William Inge's A Loss of Roses officially opens May 12 at Theatre at St. Clement's, following previews that began May 8.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Sunday, May 11, 2014

The Threepenny Opera, Featuring Laura Osnes and F. Murray Abraham, Ends Off-Broadway Run May 11 by Carey Purcell

The Atlantic Theater Company's production of The Threepenny Opera, featuring Academy Award winner F. Murray Abraham and Tony nominees Laura Osnes and Mary Beth Peil, concludes its O…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Saturday, May 10, 2014

PLAYBILL.COM'S BRIEF ENCOUNTER With John Cullum, Dressing to Impress in Casa Valentina by Carey Purcell

Two-time Tony Award winner John Cullum talks with Playbill.com about returning to the stage in Harvey Fierstein's new play Casa Valentina.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Annie Get Your Gun, Featuring Beth Malone and Steve Blanchard, Opens May 10 in San Diego by Carey Purcell

Annie Get Your Gun, Irving Berlin's musical comedy about sharpshooter Annie Oakley, officially opens at San Diego Musical Theatre May 10 following previews that began May 9. 

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, May 9, 2014

Philadelphia Theatre Company to Present Outside Mullingar, Murder for Two and More by Carey Purcell

Outside Mullingar, Murder for Two and Detriot will play will play the Philadelphia Theatre Company during its 2014-15 season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:59PM

NBC Picks Up Romantic Comedy "A To Z," Starring Tony Nominee Cristin Milioti by Carey Purcell

The romantic comedy "A to Z," featuring Tony Award nominee Cristin Milioti, has been picked up by NBC, Deadline.com reports. 

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:14PM

The Hypocrites Will Take Up Residency in Chicago's Den Theatre; Space Will Open With All Our Tragic by Carey Purcell

The Den Theatre has announced its expansion into a new street-level theatre space that will open in late summer as the resident home of The Hypocrites.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM

Maggie Smith Will Be "The Lady in the Van" On Screen; Alex Jennings to Co-Star by Carey Purcell

Award-winning actress Maggie Smith will star in the film "The Lady in the Van," Deadline.com reports.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:22AM

Animated Film "The Canterville Ghost" Will Feature Vocal Talents of Imelda Staunton, Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie and More by Carey Purcell

Casting for the film adaptation of "The Canterville Ghost" has been announced, according to Deadline.com. 

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:17AM

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