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Thursday, September 18, 2014

Barrett Wilbert Weed, Nick Blaemire and More Are Found at Atlantic Theater Company, Beginning Tonigh by Carey Purcell

The world-premiere production of Found, the original musical inspired by found letters and notes, begins at the Atlantic Theater Company's Linda Gross Theater Sept. 18.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Watch Neil Patrick Harris Do Hits Off Helium Balloons and Sing in New Book Trailer by Carey Purcell

"Have you ever wanted to be me?" Neil Patrick Harris asks in the new trailer for his choose-your-own-adventure book "Neil Patrick Harris: Choose Your Own Autobiogr…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:21PM

Red Bull Theater’s Revelation Readings Will Feature Jeremy Shamos, Hamish Linklater and Lily Rabe by Carey Purcell

A rare revival 'Tis Pity She's a Whore, the scandalous play about incest, will be featured in Red Bull Theater's 2014-15 season, as well as a new season of the Revelation Rea…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:20PM

Thomas Bradshaw, Sheila Callaghan and More Will Explore Politics, Gender and Race in Goodman Theatre by Carey Purcell

Cutting-edge political plays, as well as works that explore gender roles in present-day society, will be featured in the Goodman Theatre's New Stages Festival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:40AM

Alison Bechdel and Samuel D. Hunter Named 2014 MacArthur Fellows by Carey Purcell

Alison Bechdel, author of the graphic novel "Fun Home," and playwright Samuel D. Hunter have been named recipients of the 2014 MacArthur Fellowship.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:19AM

Political Drama To The Bone, Inspired by Real-Life Interviews, Opens at Cherry Lane Theatre by Carey Purcell

The world premiere of Lisa Ramirez's politically charged drama To The Bone officially opens Off-Broadway at the Cherry Lane Theatre Sept. 17 following prev…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

New Comedy Series “Making A Scene With James Franco” Debuts on AOL Today by Carey Purcell

James Franco, the ubiquitous actor who was seen on Broadway in Of Mice and Men and who recently directed the Off-Broadway play The Long Shrift, is now starring in an online comedy series…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Cicely Tyson, Blair Underwood and Vanessa Williams Begin The Trip to Bountiful Tonight by Carey Purcell

The Center Theatre Group engagement of the Tony-nominated Broadway revival of Horton Foote's The Trip to Bountiful begins previews Sept. 17.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Stephen Adly Guirgis Will Receive Steinberg Distinguished Playwright Award by Carey Purcell

Tony Award nominee Stephen Adly Guirgis, whose play Between Riverside and Crazy was recently presented by the Atlantic Theater Company, will be honored with the Steinberg Distinguished Playw…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:50PM

Casting Complete for Grand Concourse at Playwrights Horizons; Tix Now on Sale by Carey Purcell

Ismenia Mendes, who previously appeared at Playwrights Horizons in Your Mother's Copy of the Kama Sutra, has joined the cast of the world-premiere production of Grand Concourse, a ne…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:01PM

Three Stratford Fest Productions Will Be Filmed for Broadcast in 2015 by Carey Purcell

The Stratford Festival's productions of King Lear, King John and Antony and Cleopatra will be filmed and screened for international release and broadcast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:13AM

Theater Wit Will Be Home to Bad Jews in 2015 by Carey Purcell

Bad Jews, Joshua Elias Harmon's comedy about family and faith, will make its midwest premiere at Chicago's Theater Wit.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:19AM

Mark Rylance and Stephen Fry Bring Acclaimed Twelfth Night to the Big Screen Today by Carey Purcell

As part of its "Globe on Screen" season, the Shakespeare's Globe Theatre's Tony-nominated all-male production of Twelfth Night, featuring Mark Rylance and Stephen F…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Monday, September 15, 2014

James Cromwell to Star as Rupert Murdoch in Bioplay by Carey Purcell

James Cromwell, who played media mogul William Randolph Hearst in the TV movie "RKO 281," will take on another media mogul when he stars in the Sydney production of the play Rupert…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:49PM

Sophia Anne Caruso Kills as Tina Denmark in Ruthless! by Carey Purcell

The cult favorite musical Ruthless! has returned to New York for a limited run to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Playbill.com attended a performance of the show-business sati…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:23PM

Seeking New and Diverse Voices, Signature Theatre Names Joe Calarco Resident Director/Director of Ne by Carey Purcell

Joe Calarco, who has helmed revivals of Gypsy, Side Show and Urinetown at the Signature Theatre, has been named the resident director/director of new works at the Washington, D.C.-based …

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM

Brian d’Arcy James Will Shine a “Spotlight” on Boston Priests With Mark Ruffalo and Rachel McAdams by Carey Purcell

Brian d'Arcy James will star in "Spotlight," a new movie about the Boston priests scandal, Deadline.com reports.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:30AM

The Fatal Weakness, Comedy About Love and Marriage, Opens at Mint Theater Company Sept. 15 by Carey Purcell

The Fatal Weakness, George Kelly's comedy about romance, marriage and commitment, officially opens at the Mint Theater Company Sept. 15 following previews that began Aug. 19. 

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Saturday, September 13, 2014

From Fairy Godmother to Sexy Daughter, Victoria Clark Explores the “Archaeology of a Woman” by Carey Purcell

Tony winner Victoria Clark chats with Playbill.com about leaving the maternal roles behind her with the new film "Archaeology of a Woman."

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Hereafter Musical, With “Late Show” Announcer Alan Kalter, Begins Off-Broadway Tonight by Carey Purcell

Hereafter Musical, a new musical by Vinnie Favale and Frankie Keane exploring the afterlife, begins an open-ended run at Off-Broadway's Snapple Theater Center Sept 13.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Rock Musical Next to Normal Returns to NYC Tonight at Gallery Players by Carey Purcell

Gallery Players begins its 2014-15 season with Next to Normal, the Pulitzer Prize-winning rock musical, opening Sept. 13. 

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Bright Star, New Musical by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, Begins at Old Globe Tonight by Carey Purcell

The world premiere of Bright Star, the new American musical by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, begins at San Diego's Old Globe Theatre Sept. 13. 

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

U.K. Anniversary Production of Our Country’s Good Begins Tonight in Toronto by Carey Purcell

Timberlake Wertenbaker's Our Country's Good, the true story of British convicts exiled from their homeland, plays Toronto's Royal Alexandra Theatre beginning Sept. 13.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, September 12, 2014

Theatregoers Can #FindFreeTix to World Premiere of Found at Atlantic Theater Company by Carey Purcell

Free tickets to the world-premiere production of Found, the original musical inspired by found letters and notes, will be offered by a partnership of the Atlantic Theater Company and Tod…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:00AM

Met Opera Now Offering $25 Rush Tickets Through Online Lottery by Carey Purcell

In an effort to develop the opera audience by broadening access to the company's productions, the rush system for the Metropolitan Opera, which provides $25 tickets to performances, will…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:38AM

New Yorker Festival Will Feature Stephen Sondheim, Larry David, Sting and More by Carey Purcell

The New Yorker Festival, a weekend-long series of events devoted to culture and politics, will present an evening with award-winning composer Stephen Sondheim Oct. 10 at 7 PM.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:53AM

Linda Kimbrough and Lucia Strus Arrive at The Commons of Pensacola, Beginning Sept. 12 by Carey Purcell

Northlight Theatre presents The Commons of Pensacola, a new play by Amanda Peet, with performances beginning Sept. 12 prior to an official opening Sept. 20. 

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

“Cat and Mouse Struggle” Teach, Teacher, Teachest Begins at INTAR Theatre Sept. 12 by Carey Purcell

INTAR Theatre kicks off its 2014 season Sept. 12 with Teach, Teacher, Teachest, a play inspired by Eugene Ionesco's The Lesson.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Barbara Kingsley and Lucia Strus Arrive at The Commons of Pensacola, Beginning Sept. 12 by Carey Purcell

Northlight Theatre presents The Commons of Pensacola, a new play by Amanda Peet, with performances beginning Sept. 12 prior to an official opening Sept. 20. 

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

World Premiere of Kingdom City, Starring Husband-and-Wife Team, Opens at La Jolla Playhouse by Carey Purcell

The world-premiere production of Kingdom City, a comedy about religious oppression in a small town, officially opens Sept. 12 at La Jolla Playhouse following previews that began…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, September 11, 2014

#ParityPlaysFest, Featuring Works by Women, Along With Kilroys-Recommended Dry Land to Play NYC by Carey Purcell

During its presentation of the play Dry Land, a Kilroys-recommended work by Ruby Rae Spiegel about female friendship and abortion, HERE Arts Center will also feature a festival of readin…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:16PM

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