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Friday, January 9, 2015

Kids’ Night on Broadway, Including Tix for Wicked, Aladdin and More, Begins Tonight by Carey Purcell

The 19th annual Kids' Night on Broadway, which offers children a free ticket to a Broadway show when accompanied by a paying adult, begins Jan. 9.

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Thursday, January 8, 2015

James Monroe Iglehart, Tyne Daly, Annaleigh Ashford, Kelsey Grammer and More Will Honor James Earl J by Carey Purcell

A starry group of actors, including co-stars of acclaimed actor James Earl Jones, will honor his career in the 31st Musical Celebration of Broadway, the Drama League's annual gala.

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Playscripts, Inc. Names New VP by Carey Purcell

Bradley Lohrenz has joined the theatrical publishing and licensing agency Playscripts, Inc. as vice president.

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Three Officers Elected to Broadway League’s Board of Governors by Carey Purcell

The Broadway League, the national trade association for the Broadway industry, has elected its Board of Governors.

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Yale Library Obtains Archive of Paula Vogel, First Female Playwright Included in American Literature by Carey Purcell

The literary archive of Pulitzer Prize winner Paula Vogel has been acquired by the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library at Yale University, making her the first female playwright includ…

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Yale Library Obtains Archive of Paula Vogel, First Woman Included in American Literature Collection by Carey Purcell

The literary archive of Pulitzer Prize winner Paula Vogel has been acquired by the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library at Yale University, making her the first woman included in the li…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:13AM

Mary Beth Peil and Peter Maloney Are Dying for It at Atlantic Theater Company, Opening Tonight by Carey Purcell

The American premiere of Dying for It, a new play by Olivier Award winner Moira Buffini, adapted from Nikolai Erdman's The Suicide, officially opens at the Atlantic Theater Company Jan. …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Bill Irwin, Billy Porter and Anna Deavere Smith Will Be “Theatre Masters” at Philadelphia Theatre Co by Carey Purcell

Philadelphia Theatre Company will celebrate its 40th anniversary season by presenting the new series "Theatre Masters," featuring three Tony Award winners.

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Rent and “Glee” Producers Option Young Adult Novel “This Song Will Save Your Life” For Stage and Scr by Carey Purcell

Leila Sales' critically acclaimed young adult novel "This Song Will Save Your Life," the story of a girl's rise from social outcast to DJ sensation, has been optioned for s…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:15PM

Conor Ryan Will Be John to Kate Baldwin’s Jen in Rare Revival of Andrew Lippa Musical by Carey Purcell

Conor Ryan, last seen on Broadway in Cinderella, will co-star with Tony Award nominee Kate Baldwin in an Off-Broadway revival of Andrew Lippa's musical John & Jen.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM

Rumer Willis Will Revisit Teen Angst in For The Record: Dear John Hughes by Carey Purcell

For The Record: Dear John Hughes, an immersive concert event showcasing the works of film director John Hughes, will play Chicago in March.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:52AM

Rumer Willis Will Bring Songs from John Hughes’ “Pretty in Pink” and “Breakfast Club” to Chicago Sta by Carey Purcell

For The Record: Dear John Hughes, an immersive concert event showcasing the works of film director John Hughes, will play Chicago in March.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:52AM

Rumor Willis Will Bring Songs from John Hughes’ “Pretty in Pink” and “Breakfast Club” to Chicago Sta by Carey Purcell

For The Record: Dear John Hughes, an immersive concert event showcasing the works of film director John Hughes, will play Chicago in March.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:52AM

Reed Birney and Betty Gilpin Pray For You So Hard, Starting Tonight Off-Broadway by Carey Purcell

Tony nominee Reed Birney and "Nurse Jackie" star Betty Gilpin play father and daughter in the world premiere of I'm Gonna Pray For You So Hard, a new family drama by Halley Fei…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Tuesday, January 6, 2015

“Into the Woods,” “Pride,” “Birdman” and More Nominated for Artios Awards by Carey Purcell

The musical movie "Into the Woods," the drama "Birdman" and the historical film "Pride" are among nominees for the 30th Annual Artios Awards, which honor castin…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:27PM

Girl Be Heard Will Address Refugee Crisis in Displaced by Carey Purcell

Displaced, a new play about the refugee crisis, will be presented in New York Jan. 22-25.

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Casting Now Complete for Broadway’s The Heidi Chronicles, With “Mad Men” Star Elisabeth Moss by Carey Purcell

Complete casting has been announced for the Broadway revival of Wendy Wasserstein's Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning play The Heidi Chronicles, featuring "Mad Men" sta…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:52PM

City Equity Theatre and Actors Theatre of Alabama Will Merge and Present Four-Show Season by Carey Purcell

City Equity Theatre, which was established in 2006 when a production of American Buffalo was presented in a storefront theatre, will merge with Tom Wofford's Actors Theatre of Alabama, A…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:47AM
Monday, January 5, 2015

Andr De Shields Will Star in King Hedley II at Arena Stage; Complete Casting Announced by Carey Purcell

Timothy Douglas, who collaborated with August Wilson on the world premiere of Radio Golf and has directed many of the late playwright's works, will helm a production of King Hedley II at…

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Stratford Festival Completes Casting for 2015 Season; Extends Runs of Four Productions by Carey Purcell

Complete casting has been announced for Stratford Festival's 2015 season, which includes 13 productions that focus on "eureka moments."

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:35AM

“Birdman,” “Into the Woods” and “The Normal Heart” Nominated for ACE Eddie Awards by Carey Purcell

"Birdman," the drama about an actor struggling to make a comeback on stage, and the musical movie "Into the Woods" both received nominations for Best Edited Feature Film …

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM
Saturday, January 3, 2015

[title of show] Star Susan Blackwell Leads Empowerment Workshops Jan. 3-4 by Carey Purcell

Susan Blackwell, who starred in the Broadway musical [title of show], offers two workshops on creativity and communication Jan. 3-4 at The Snatchery at Mark Fisher Fitness.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, January 2, 2015

Download Three Alan Menken Songs from “Galavant” on iTunes by Carey Purcell

The television musical fairytale series "Galavant" will premiere Jan. 4 on ABC, and songs from the TV show are now available for download via iTunes.

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Plans For Museum Honoring Oscar Hammerstein II Face Opposition From Locals by Carey Purcell

Plans to convert Highland Farm, the location where Oscar Hammerstein II collaborated with Richard Rodgers, into an education center are facing opposition, The Republic reports.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:13AM
Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Watch Kelli O’Hara, Jessie Mueller, Laura Benanti, Martin Short and More Perform at Kennedy Center H by Carey Purcell

The 37th annual Kennedy Center Honors, recognizing the achievements of singer Al Green, actor and filmmaker Tom Hanks, ballerina Patricia McBride, singer-songwriter Sting and comedienne …

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:48PM

Billy Elliot: The Musical Will Bring “Electricity” to La Mirada Theatre; Casting Announced by Carey Purcell

The ten-time Tony Award-winning musical Billy Elliot will play La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, presented by La Mirada and McCoy Rigby Entertainment.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:38PM

Conor McPherson’s The Night Alive Will Play the Geffen; Casting Announced by Carey Purcell

The Geffen Playhouse has announced complete casting for the West Coast-premiere production of Conor McPherson's The Night Alive, the story of an unexpected connection between two unl…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07PM

Watch Neil Patrick Harris’ Loving Tribute to His Grandmother by Carey Purcell

Tony Award winner Neil Patrick Harris lost his grandmother Dec. 24, and he has honored his grandmother on Instagram, writing, "My grandma passed away on Thursday night, services are tod…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:35AM
Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Ricky Gervais, Weird Al Yankovic and More Will Guest Star on Medieval Musical “Galavant” by Carey Purcell

A celebrated lineup of guest stars has been announced for "Galavant", the television musical fairytale series that will premiere Jan. 4, 2015, on ABC.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:56PM

Roger Rees Will Guest Star in ABC’s “Forever” by Carey Purcell

Tony Award winner Roger Rees, who recently starred in the Broadway revival of The Winslow Boy, will guest star on the Jan. 13, 2015, episode of the ABC TV show "Forever."

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:02PM

Paul Rudd Will Guest Star in Final Season of “Parks and Recreation” by Carey Purcell

Paul Rudd, who guest-starred on the hit sitcom "Parks and Recreation" in 2012, will reprise his role as Bobby Newport in two episodes of the Emmy-nominated comedy's fin…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:35PM

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