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Thursday, August 5, 2021

Full Casting Announced for Broadway Return of Tina: The Tina Turner Musical by Dan Meyer

Daniel J. Watts, Myra Lucretia Taylor, Dawnn Lewis, and more will reprise their performances alongside Adrienne Warren.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:29AM
Wednesday, August 4, 2021

Filmed Come From Away Sets Apple TV+ Premiere Date, Releases Trailer, Announces Cast by Dan Meyer

Jenn Colella reprises her Tony-nominated performance as Beverly Bass (and others) in the upcoming release.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:59AM

Antoinette Chinonye Nwandu's Pass Over Begins Broadway Run August 4 by Dan Meyer

Jon Michael Hill, Namir Smallwood, and Gabriel Ebert star at the August Wilson Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Tuesday, August 3, 2021

In the News: Rita Moreno Documentary Gets PBS Air Date, Julie Halston Will Return to Sex and the City by Dan Meyer

Plus: Sierra Boggess, Ariana DeBose, and more will perform at the NYC premiere of the documentary The Show Must Go On.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:15PM

Shanta Thake Will Move to Lincoln Center as Chief Artistic Officer by Dan Meyer

The theatre leader is currently associate artistic director at Off-Broadway's Public Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:44PM

Casting Announced for Letters of Suresh Off-Broadway by Dan Meyer

The Rajiv Joseph play begins September 14 at the Tony Kiser Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:22PM

COVID-19 Vaccinate Mandate Issued for NYC Performances and Other Indoor Activities by Dan Meyer

Broadway issued its own vaccine requirement last week.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:56AM

Casting and Design Team Set for Bedlam's Off-Broadway Persuasion by Dan Meyer

The adaptation of Jane Austen's novel begins September 11.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:23AM

Sunday in the Park With George Original Cast and Creators Virtually Reunite August 3 by Dan Meyer

The event celebrates James Lapine’s new book Putting It Together.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Monday, August 2, 2021

Donja R. Love Announces Write It Out! Prize for Playwrights Living With HIV by Dan Meyer

The award is funded by Tony and Emmy winner Billy Porter and GLAAD.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:47PM

In The News: Love in Hate Nation Gets Cast Recording, Nancy Piccione Steps Down From Manhattan Theatre Club by Dan Meyer

Plus: Susan Stroman is set to host a weekend of events at Guild Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:36PM

Adrienne Warren, Jordan Fisher, More Set for Elsie Fest 2021 by Dan Meyer

The musical theatre-inspired festival co-founded by Darren Criss is set for August 29 in NYC.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:27AM
Sunday, August 1, 2021

August 2021 Streaming: Center Stage, Annie, Vivo, More by Dan Meyer

What’s coming to Amazon, HBO Max, Hulu, and Netflix this month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00PM
Friday, July 30, 2021

Movie Adaptation of The Humans Will Premiere at Toronto International Film Festival by Dan Meyer

The cast includes Steven Yeun, Beanie Feldstein, and Tony winner Jayne Houdyshell.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM

Bryonha Marie Parham Will Star in A Commercial Jingle for Regina Comet by Dan Meyer

The stage regular will join the musical's co-creators, Alex Wyse and Ben Fankhauser, in the cast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:49AM

Los Angeles' Hamilton, Other Pantages Shows, Will Require Vaccines for Audiences by Dan Meyer

Broadway in Hollywood's policy is currently in effect through October 10.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:28AM
Thursday, July 29, 2021

In The News: Watch Trailer for Lin-Manuel Miranda-Led Vivo, Jesse Cameron Alick Heads to Vineyard, More by Dan Meyer

Plus: Newsies and A Bronx Tale alum Adam Kaplan will appear on Fox's The Big Leap.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:14PM

Jesse Williams, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, More Confirmed to Return to Broadway's Take Me Out by Dan Meyer

The Broadway revival, on hold due to the pandemic, will now begin previews March 9, 2022.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:02PM

Mandy Patinkin and Bernadette Peters Join Sunday in the Park With George Digital Panel by Dan Meyer

The event celebrates James Lapine’s new book Putting It Together, out August 3.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:03PM

For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow Is Enuf Revival Eyes Broadway Bow by Dan Meyer

Nelle Nugent, Ron Simons and Kenneth Teaton will produce.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:27AM

André De Shields, Liz Callaway, More Set for Live Stream Concerts at Feinstein’s 54/Below by Dan Meyer

Jagged Little Pill’s Antonio Cipriano and musical theatre writer Bree Lowdermilk will also perform.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:59AM

Cirque du Soleil ‘Twas The Night Before… Heading to New York City and Chicago by Dan Meyer

The acrobatic theatrical production is part of the company's post-shutdown return.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:20AM
Wednesday, July 28, 2021

J. Nicole Brooks, Diane Exavier, Franky D. Gonzalez, More Receive Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Initiative Commissions by Dan Meyer

The Manhattan Theatre Club incubator focuses on playwrights who explore themes of science and technology.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:09PM

Isaac Powell Joins Sex and the City Revival And Just Like That... by Dan Meyer

The Broadway star will play a student at FIT.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:15PM

Winners Announced for 2021 Write Out Loud Contest by Dan Meyer

The program, co-founded by Taylor Louderman, celebrates emerging musical theatre writers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:40AM

Watch the Vibrant New 'Special Look' at West Side Story Movie by Dan Meyer

See Ansel Elgort, Rachel Zegler, Ariana DeBose, and more in the sneak peek.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:17AM

John & Jen, Starring Lewis Cornay and Rachel Tucker, Begins July 28 in London by Dan Meyer

The Andrew Lippa-Tom Greenwald musical runs at Southwark Playhouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Tuesday, July 27, 2021

In the News: Hamilton Costumes Added to Times Square Exhibit, Marin Ireland Will Star in Marie Antoinette Reading, More by Dan Meyer

Plus: Tony nominees Rory O'Malley and Da'Vine Joy Randolph join new Netflix animated series Chicago Party Aunt.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:47PM

Adam Pascal...So Far Streaming Concert Will Offer Broadway Retrospective by Dan Meyer

The Tony nominee will sing tunes from Rent, Aida, Pretty Woman, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:47AM

Award Named in Honor of Rebecca Luker Will Celebrate ALS Heroes by Dan Meyer

Nominations are now open for the Target ALS Rebecca Luker Courage Award.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:10AM

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