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Monday, April 13, 2015

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
Sunday, April 12, 2015

Olivier Award-Winning Prince Charles Satire King Charles III Looking at Broadway Transfer by Carey Purcell

King Charles III, Mike Bartlett's "future history play" that won the Olivier Award for best new play, is aiming to transfer to Broadway in the fall, according to the New York T…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54PM

“Our” Girl! Anna Chlumsky on Surviving Child Stardom, Body Shaming and Balancing Broadway and “Veep” by Carey Purcell

After making her Broadway debut as part of the eccentric Vanderhof family in You Can't Take It With You, Anna Chlumsky is now part of the cast of the new Broadway comedy Living on Love, …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:16AM
Friday, April 10, 2015

“Insurgent” Star Janet McTeer Joins Cast of “Me Before You” by Carey Purcell

"Me Before You," the film adaptation of Jojo Moyes' 2012 novel, will feature Tony Award winner Janet McTeer alongside Emilia Clarke (Breakfast at Tiffany's, "Game of T…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:45PM
Thursday, April 9, 2015

Watch Trailer for Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin’s Netflix Comedy “Grace & Frankie” by Carey Purcell

Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda, who co-starred in the 1980 movie "9 to 5," are reuniting on screen for the new Netflix comedy "Grace & Frankie."

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:52PM

A Woman’s World: Family or a Career Why Do Women In Theatre Have to Choose? Marsha Norman Weighs In by Carey Purcell

In the latest installment of Playbill's new series focusing on women in theatre, award-winning playwright Marsha Norman shares her ideas on ways to make the playwriting industry more…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Tuesday, April 7, 2015

“Women of Will” Book, Exploring the Feminine in Shakespeare, Released Today by Carey Purcell

The new book "Women of Will: Following the Feminine in Shakespeare's Plays," by Tina Packer, is released April 7.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:31PM

Side Show and Sunday in the Park With George Win Big at Helen Hayes Awards by Carey Purcell

The Helen Hayes Awards, honoring theatrical productions in Washington D.C., were presented April 6 at the National Building Museum.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:47AM
Monday, April 6, 2015

The Hunchback of Notre Dame Will Not Move to Broadway; Fans Sign Petition for Transfer by Carey Purcell

The Hunchback of Notre Dame, the new musical based on the Victor Hugo novel and animated Disney film, will not transfer to Broadway following its run at the Paper Mill Playhouse, according t…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:39AM

Look Who’s Performing at Signature Theatre’s Sondheim Award Celebration, Honoring James Lapine by Andrew Gans and Carey Purcell

Performers have been announced for Signature Theatre's upcoming Stephen Sondheim Award presentation, honoring librettist and director James Lapine.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:31AM

Helen Hayes Awards Given Tonight: Signature Theatre, Side Show Stars, Alysha Umphress Among Nominees by Carey Purcell

The Helen Hayes Awards, honoring theatrical productions in Washington D.C., are presented April 6 at the National Building Museum.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Sunday, April 5, 2015

L’Amour or Swipe Left? An American in Paris Cast On Their Favorite Romantic Spots in the City by Carey Purcell

The cast of the romantic musical An American in Paris weigh in on where they would choose to stage a romantic musical number in New York.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Saturday, April 4, 2015

“It’s The Saddest Thing Ever,” Says Lena Hall About Playing Final Hedwig Performance Tonight by Carey Purcell

Lena Hall, who won a Tony Award for her performance as Yitzhak in the Broadway production of Hedwig and the Angry Inch, plays her final performance in the award-winning rock musical Apri…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM
Friday, April 3, 2015

50 Shades! The Musical Will Close at Elektra Theatre by Carey Purcell

50 Shades! The Musical, a parody of the best-selling book series, will play its last performance at the Elektra Theatre April 26.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:30PM
Thursday, April 2, 2015

Disney, Drew Barrymore, Anna Kendrick and the Transformation of Cinderella by Carey Purcell

Cinderella is back on the big screen, with Kenneth Branagh's live-action fairy tale following the holiday release of "Into the Woods." But how has the kind-hearted hero…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, April 1, 2015

TDF Will Celebrate Wendy Wasserstein and Open Doors Program With Special Performance of The Heidi Ch by Carey Purcell

Theatre Development Fund will celebrate Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Wendy Wasserstein and the arts education program Open Doors with a special reception and performance of…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:40AM
Tuesday, March 31, 2015

American in Paris Star Robert Fairchild On the Inspiration Behind His Dancing and the French Pastry by Carey Purcell

Robert Fairchild, who is making his Broadway debut in the romantic new musical An American in Paris, shares why he wants to do more than tell "just another love story."

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Sunday, March 29, 2015

Benjamin Scheuer’s The Lion Roars for a Final Time Off-Broadway Today; Tour to Follow by Carey Purcell

The Lion, Benjamin Scheuer's acclaimed autobiographical coming-of-age musical, plays its final performance at the Lynn Redgrave Theater at Culture Project March 29 at 3 PM.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

A Woman’s World: “Ambition, Adventure and Exploration” Brings Fun Home to Broadway And Defies the Od by Carey Purcell

In the latest installment of Playbill's new series focusing on women in theatre, Jeanine Tesori and Lisa Kron share how their own families influenced the writing of Fun Home, the first m…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Saturday, March 28, 2015

Antoinette Perry, Lorraine Hansberry and More! 11 Game-Changing Women in Theatre You Should Know by Carey Purcell

Did you know a woman launched the regional theatre moovement? And, which woman wrote one of the most popular and produced works of drama? Playbill.com spotlights 11 women whose work had an e…

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Friday, March 27, 2015

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

The Classic Stage Company's production of William Shakespeare's Hamlet, starring Peter Sarsgaard, begins performances March 27 with an official opening scheduled for April 15.&nb…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, March 26, 2015

“I Dream of Counting My Playbills,” Says Child Theatre Critic Iain Armitage by Carey Purcell

Iain Armitage, known for his video reviews of musicals and plays in Washington, D.C. and on Broadway, shared one of his favorite theatre traditions on YouTube: collecting Playbills.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:55PM

Sixth Season of “Downton Abbey” Will Be Its Final: Hit Show Announces Conclusion by Carey Purcell

"Downton Abbey," the hit PBS television show chronicling the life of a wealthy family, will end after its sixth season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:49PM

From Leading Lady of the Met to Broadway: La Diva Rene Fleming Finds Her Funny Side by Carey Purcell

We've all heard people called divas, but what does the word actually mean? The cast of Living On Love, the new comedy about an opera singer and a maestro, weigh in.

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Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Music-Filled “Sugar” Film, Featuring Alice Ripley, Nearing Completion by Andrew Gans and Carey Purcell

The music-themed feature film "Sugar," featuring Tony Award winner Alice Ripley, is nearly complete.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:58AM
Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Will Gigi Director Eric Schaeffer Bring King Kong to America? by Carey Purcell and Adam Hetrick

Playbill.com has learned that the retooled production of the musical spectacle King Kong, which is looking towards a New York run, will be directed by Eric Schaeffer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:28AM
Monday, March 23, 2015

Will “Downton Abbey” End After Season Six? by Carey Purcell

"Downton Abbey," the hit PBS television show chronicling the life of a wealthy family, will end after its sixth season, according to TVLine.com.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13PM

The Tall Girls Is Up Next in 3-Play Series from The Kilroys in NYC; Leigh Silverman Directs by Carey Purcell

The Lilly Awards Foundation presents the third installment of (3) Plays from The Kilroys’ List: A Reading Series March 23 at The Duke in Manhattan.

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Saturday, March 21, 2015

Shubert Theatre Honors Betty Buckley, Barbara Cook and Rex Smith at 100th Anniversary Celebration To by Carey Purcell

Betty Buckley, Barbara Cook and Rex Smith are honored by the Shubert Theatre at its 100th anniversary gala March 21 in New Haven, CT.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Lisa Loeb Returns to Summer Camp in NYC Premiere of New Musical Camp Kappawanna by Carey Purcell

Camp Kappawanna, a new family musical inspired by memories of summer camp, receives its New York premiere at the Atlantic Theater Company beginning March 21.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, March 19, 2015

“Weeds” Star Tonye Patano Will Help Sew The Blood Quilt By Mountaintop Writer Katori Hall 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., will be presented in Apri…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:04AM

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