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Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cinderella Musical, Starring Carrie Hope Fletcher, Opens July 14 by Dan Meyer

The fairy tale gets a contemporary update with a book by Oscar winner Emerald Fennell.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Tuesday, July 13, 2021

How the Pandemic Inspired JoAnn M. Hunter to Create a New Waltz for Cinderella by Dan Meyer

The choreographer discusses her take on the new fairy tale, racism, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:45PM

2021 Emmy Nominations: Hamilton, Mj Rodriguez, Cynthia Erivo, More Theatre Favorites Score Nods by Dan Meyer

Check out which stage names were recognized for their work on the small screen.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:14PM
Monday, July 12, 2021

Jennifer Lopez Partners With Concord and Skydance for New Musical Projects by Dan Meyer

Some of the new titles will be based on Rodgers and Hammerstein properties, which are a part of Concord's theatre catalog.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:56PM

Pop-Up Ticket Booth Will Open in Midtown 'I Love NY' Gift Shop by Dan Meyer

The Performing Now NYC booth offers tickets to Off-Broadway, dance, and comedy shows.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:27PM

Uzo Aduba, Ron Cephas Jones, Reza Salazar, Kara Young Will Star in Lynn Nottage's Clyde’s on Broadway by Dan Meyer

The new play will open this fall via Second Stage Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:59PM

Read the Reviews for Seize the King by Dan Meyer

The Classical Theatre of Harlem production is staged outdoors in a park.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM
Saturday, July 10, 2021

JoBeth Williams and Harris Yulin Star in July 10 Presentation of We Have to Hurry by Dan Meyer

Patricia Vanstone again directs Dorothy Lyman's play for Broadway on Demand.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

The Comeback Returns to the West End July 10 by Dan Meyer

Ben Ashenden and Alex Owen’s comedy is directed by Emily Burns.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, July 9, 2021

Wig Designer Paul Huntley Dies at 89 by Dan Meyer

The Tony honoree created hairstyles for over 200 Broadway productions.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

LaChanze Will Star in Broadway Premiere of Alice Childress’ Trouble in Mind by Dan Meyer

The Roundabout Theatre Company production will open in November.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:59AM

Read the Reviews for Fruma-Sarah (Waiting in the Wings), Starring Jackie Hoffman by Dan Meyer

The Off-Broadway play by E. Dale Smith is running at the cell.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:43AM
Thursday, July 8, 2021

Costumes From Wicked, Moulin Rouge!, The Lion King, More Will Go on Display in Times Square by Dan Meyer

The benefit exhibition comes from the newly formed Costume Industry Coalition.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:23AM

Aaron Tveit, Gavin Creel, More Join American Horror Stories Cast by Dan Meyer

Several American Horror Story and Broadway alums have also boarded Ryan Murphy's latest anthology series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:39AM
Wednesday, July 7, 2021

Bill Condon Will Direct New Movie Adaptation of Guys and Dolls by Dan Meyer

The film is being produced by TriStar Pictures.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:38PM

Billy Porter’s Sanctuary Will Stream as Part of New York Stage and Film Lineup by Dan Meyer

The presentation stars Deborah Cox, Bryan Terrell Clark, Ledisi, and Virginia Woodruff.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37PM

A Royal Engagement: Watch Six Performer Natalie Pilkington Accept Marriage Proposal On Stage by Dan Meyer

The romantic moment followed a performance in Leeds.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:53AM

The Dumb Waiter, Starring David Thewlis and Daniel Mays, Begins July 7 by Dan Meyer

The Old Vic: In Camera production is presented via live stream.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:38AM
Tuesday, July 6, 2021

Read the Reviews for Apple TV+ Musical Comedy Series Schmigadoon! by Dan Meyer

Cecily Strong, Keegan-Michael Key, Kristin Chenoweth, Aaron Tveit, and more Broadway favorites star.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

Play-PerView Will Present Mando Alvarado’s Living and Breathing by Dan Meyer

Jerry Ruiz will direct the live stream presentation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:30AM

Williamstown Theatre Festival 2021 Season Begins July 6 by Dan Meyer

The summer lineup in Massachusetts includes Nikki M. James, Andy Grotelueschen, Jeannette Bayardelle, and Micaela Diamond.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:50AM
Monday, July 5, 2021

Celia Keenan-Bolger Offers Mini Episode of Sunday Pancakes by Dan Meyer

The Tony winner reflects on the podcast's first season and looks ahead with hope toward an unknown future.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:00AM
Sunday, July 4, 2021

Vanessa Williams, Cynthia Erivo, Ali Stroker, More Perform in A Capitol Fourth by Dan Meyer

The TV concert special airs July 4 on PBS.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, July 2, 2021

Read Reviews for New London Revival of Hairspray by Dan Meyer

The musical stars Michael Ball, Marisha Wallace, and Lizzie Bea.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:57AM
Thursday, July 1, 2021

Mean Girls Stars Erika Henningsen and Kyle Selig Engaged by Dan Meyer

The pair played Cady Heron and Aaron Samuels in the Broadway production of the musical based on the film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:57PM

Michael Urie, Veanne Cox, More Broadway Alums Will Star in Queer Horror Comedy Summoning Sylvia by Dan Meyer

The film is is written and directed by frequent collaborators Alex Wyse and Wesley Taylor.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:25PM

July 2021 Streaming Guide: Schmigadoon!, Beetlejuice, The SpongeBob Musical, More by Dan Meyer

See what's coming to Apple TV+, Hulu, Paramount+, and more this month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:52PM

Ralph Fiennes’ Four Quartets Is Coming to London’s West End by Dan Meyer

The stage and screen favorite stars in and directs an adaptation of T.S. Eliot’s work.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:56AM

Bedlam Will Return to Off-Broadway With Stage Adaptation of Jane Austen's Persuasion by Dan Meyer

Artistic Director Eric Tucker directs the Sarah Rose Kearns-penned play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:59AM
Wednesday, June 30, 2021

Catch Billy Porter, Camila Cabello, and Idina Menzel in Cinderella Teaser by Dan Meyer

The movie musical debuts on Amazon Prime Video September 3.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:44PM

New York Theatre Barn Will Host Final New Works Series Event in July by Dan Meyer

Broadway alums Stephanie Jae Park, Mehret Marsh, DeAnne Stewart, and more are set to perform.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:05PM

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Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
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Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
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