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Friday, May 8, 2015

Ousted Theater J Artistic Director Ari Roth Sets Politically-Charged Season at New Theatre by Carey Purcell

Mosaic Theater Company of D.C, a new theatre company headed by Ari Roth, has announced the lineup for its inaugural season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:28PM

Ari Roth’s New Mosaic Theater Company Announces Politically Charged Premiere Season by Carey Purcell

Mosaic Theater Company of D.C, headed by Ari Roth, has announced the lineup for its inaugural season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:28PM
Monday, May 4, 2015

Mary Testa Will Star in Re-Envisioned Oklahoma! In the Round by Carey Purcell

Rodgers and Hammerstein's classic musical Oklahoma! will receive a new staging from Bard SummerScape in the round.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:34PM

Following Withdrawals Over Charlie Hebdo Honor, “Fun Home” Author Alison Bechdel Joins Roster of Hos by Carey Purcell

Alison Bechdel, author of the critically acclaimed graphic novel "Fun Home" that inspired the musical of the same name, will serve as one of the table hosts at the PEN American Cen…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM

Dael Orlandersmith Explores Her Legacy in New Play Forever at NYTW, Opening Tonight by Carey Purcell

Forever, a new play by Pulitzer Prize finalist Dael Orlandersmith that explores family and heritage, officially opens at at the New York Theatre Workshop May 4 following previews that began …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Sunday, May 3, 2015

The Heidi Chronicles, With “Mad Men” Star Elisabeth Moss, Plays Final Performance On Broadway Today by Carey Purcell

The first Broadway revival of Wendy Wasserstein's Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning play The Heidi Chronicles, which officially opened at the Music Box Theatre March 19 following…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Saturday, May 2, 2015

Benjamin Scheuer’s One-Man Show The Lion Begins in Portland Today by Carey Purcell

The Lion, Benjamin Scheuer's acclaimed autobiographical coming-of-age musical, begins performances at the Portland Center Stage in Oregon May 2.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, May 1, 2015

Pasek and Paul’s Dogfight Gets Australian Premiere Today by Carey Purcell

Dogfight, the musical by Benj Pasek, Justin Paul and Peter Duchan that follows three Marines the night before their deployment, gets its Australian premiere today.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, April 30, 2015

Martha Plimpton on Women’s Rights, Patricia Arquette’s Oscars Speech and Her Dream Karaoke Duet by Carey Purcell

Martha Plimpton, an actor and activist known for her star turns on Broadway as well has her devotion to reproductive rights, will host Broadway Acts for Women at 54 Below May 3.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:00AM
Wednesday, April 29, 2015

How Sarah Stiles’ “Sick Mind” and Puppet Sex Skills Made Her a Better Person and a Tony Nominee! by Carey Purcell

Sarah Stiles, who received her first Tony Award nomination for her performance as shy teenager Jessica in Hand to God, shares how puppets (and puppet sex) have been a constant presence throu…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Two Years, 15 Years or a Lifetime of Devotion: Practice Makes Perfect for These Tony Nominees by Carey Purcell

For some of the 2015 Tony Award nominees, their Broadway bow marks the end of a long journey with their characters. While their performance may seem new and fresh every night, the characters…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:07AM

Overlooked By the Tonys: The Stars and Shows That Were Not Nominated by Carey Purcell

It must be a fun house at the Circle in the Square Theatre, currently home to Fun Home, the new musical that earned 12 Tony Award nominations April 28; and a divine blessing may have been se…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:16AM
Sunday, April 26, 2015

John Cameron Mitchell, Hedwig Co-Creator and Original Off-Broadway Star, Plays Final Broadway Perfor by Carey Purcell

John Cameron Mitchell, the co-creator and original star of the Off-Broadway production of Hedwig and the Angry Inch, gives his final performance in the Broadway revival of that Tony&…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, April 24, 2015

“Weeds” Star Tonye Patano Helps Sew Katori Hall ‘s The Blood Quilt, Beginning Tonight by Carey Purcell

Katori Hall's The Blood Quilt, about four sisters exploring their history and heritage, which received its first reading at the Arena Stage in Washington, D.C., begins performances April…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:13AM

10 Reasons Why Stephen Colbert Should Give the Tony Awards the “Colbert Bump” by Carey Purcell

It's the most wonderful time of the year for New York theatre lovers — awards season! And one question everyone on or Off-Broadway is asking is who will host the 2015 Tony …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Past and Present Heidi Stars Boyd Gaines and Bryce Pinkham on the Gay Best Friend and Post-Show Kara by Carey Purcell

Boyd Gaines and Bryce Pinkham, the respective stars of the original 1989 Broadway production and the 2015 revival of The Heidi Chronicles, sit down to compare and contrast the experience of …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Fun Home’s Lisa Kron Will Host Lilly Awards by Carey Purcell

Lisa Kron, who wrote the book and lyrics of the critically acclaimed musical Fun Home, will host the sixth annual Lilly Awards ceremony.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:22AM

The Heidi Chronicles, With “Mad Men” Star Elisabeth Moss, to Close On Broadway by Andrew Gans and Carey Purcell

The first Broadway revival of Wendy Wasserstein's Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning play The Heidi Chronicles, which officially opened at the Music Box Theatre March 19 following…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:33AM

Dael Orlandersmith Explores Her Legacy in New Play Forever at NYTW, Beginning Tonight by Carey Purcell

Forever, a new play by Pulitzer Prize finalist Dael Orlandersmith that explores family and heritage, begins performances at the New York Theatre Workshop April 22.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Tuesday, April 21, 2015

“Normal Heart” Actor Will Star in The Twentieth-Century Way at Rattlestick by Carey Purcell

The Twentieth-Century Way, a drama exploring homosexuality in 1914 Los Angeles, will be presented at the Rattlestick Playwrights Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:18PM

Betsy Wolfe, Mary Testa and More Will Support Female Writers at Prospect Theater’s Gala by Carey Purcell

A starry group of Broadway veterans will appear at the Prospect Theater Company's 2015 gala concert and reception May 16.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM
Monday, April 20, 2015

Meryl Streep Launches Writing Program for Women Over 40 by Carey Purcell

Award-winning actress Meryl Streep is helping fund The Writers Lab, a program devoted to female screenwriters over the age of 40, Deadline.com reports.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:14PM

Jenn Colella, Chad Kimball and More Will Star in La Jolla’s World Premiere of Rock Musical Come from by Carey Purcell

The world-premiere musical Come from Away, inspired by the story of a small town hosting people on Sept. 11, will receive its world premiere at California's La Jolla Playhouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:05AM
Saturday, April 18, 2015

It’s Lisa’s Turn! Why Tyne Daly Insisted This Broadway Breakout Got The Last Bow by Carey Purcell

Lisa Howard, playing the long-suffering older daughter and devoted maid of honor at her sister's weding in the new musical It Shoulda Been You shares stories of her hilarious co-…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, April 16, 2015

Billy Elliot Dances Its Way to the Drury Lane Theatre, Opening Tonight by Carey Purcell

Drury Lane Theatre presents the Chicago-area regional premiere of the Tony Award-winning musical Billy Elliot, officially opening April 16 following previews that began April 10.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, April 15, 2015

CSC’s Hamlet, Starring Peter Sarsgaard, Opens Tonight Off-Broadway by Carey Purcell

The Classic Stage Company's production of William Shakespeare's Hamlet, starring Peter Sarsgaard, officially opens April 15 following performances that began March 27. 

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Tuesday, April 14, 2015

See Live-Action Beauty and the Beast Cast’s First Selfie! by Carey Purcell

Josh Gad, who will play Le Fou in the upcoming live-action film Beauty and the Beast, posted a photo to Instagram with some of his castmates.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:29PM

Rebecca Naomi Jones Is Broadway’s New Yitzhak in Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Starting Tonight by Carey Purcell

Rebecca Naomi Jones joins the Broadway cast of Hedwig and the Angry Inch, playing the role of Yitzhak, April 14.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Monday, April 13, 2015

She Sings! She Dances! She Writes! Laura Benanti Will Pen Book of Comedic Essays by Carey Purcell

Tony Award-winning actress Laura Benanti will pen a collection of comedic essays for St. Martin’s Press, according to Entertainment Weekly. The book is planned for publication …

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:15PM

Olivier Award-Winning Prince Charles Satire King Charles III to Reign on Broadway by Carey Purcell

King Charles III, Mike Bartlett's "future history play" that won the Olivier Award for best new play Sunday night, will transfer to Broadway this fall.The announcement came wit…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:59AM

Revolutionary Musical Zapata! Will Receive New York Readings With a Cast of Broadway Veterans by Carey Purcell

Zapata! The Musical, described as an Evita for the 21st century, will receive industry-only readings in New York City April 15-16.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards