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Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Hamilton Actor Will Release New EP by Michael Gioia

Brandon Hudson, a former swing in Broadway’s Hamilton, will release Love, B.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:43AM
Monday, November 28, 2016

There Are Easter Eggs Hidden in the Set of Hairspray Live! by Michael Gioia

And Harvey Fierstein explains all of the hidden gems before you watch it live on NBC December 7.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Sunday, November 27, 2016

How BroadwayCon 2017 Will Be Bigger and Better Than Ever Before by Michael Gioia

Here’s what you need to know about the new programming and endless lineup for the January 27–29 event at NYC’s Javits Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Princess Jasmine Is Bringing Back the Choker Trend, With a Broadway Flair by Michael Gioia

When Aladdin’s Courtney Reed isn’t riding a magic carpet, she’s designing chokers so chic they leave you “speechless.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Saturday, November 26, 2016

How Laura Osnes Created a Show From Every Broadway “No” by Michael Gioia

The Tony nominee turned lemons into lemonade with the help of a binder in her closet called “Learned for Auditions.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Brandon Victor Dixon Among Speakers for The American Hangover Social Event by Michael Gioia

The newly formed Broadway Advocacy Coalition has announced its next meeting discussing politics post-election.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:39AM

Moana, with Music by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Hits Theatres by Michael Gioia

The new Disney animated film is officially released in movie theatres today.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Casey Nicholaw Will Helm Developmental Mean Girls Lab by Michael Gioia

It was previously announced that the musical adaptation will premiere in fall 2017 in Washington, D.C.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:41PM

Watch the “Leaked” Auditions for NBC’s Hairspray Live! by Michael Gioia

As the December 7 live broadcast of Hairspray approaches, “audition tapes” have hit the Internet.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:33PM

What Did the Gay Rights Movement Actually Fight For? by Michael Gioia

That’s the topic being debated by actors Michael Urie and Robin De Jesús in Off-Broadway’s Homos, Or Everyone in America.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:02PM
Monday, November 21, 2016

Watch First Trailer for Hairspray Live! by Michael Gioia

A first look at NBC’s December 7 live musical event has been released.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:21PM

Resource Guide to Hairspray Will Provide Framework to Discuss Musical’s Themes by Michael Gioia

Non-profit organization Retreat to Broadway releases the resource guide this week.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:46PM

Canada’s Hamilton Theatre Mistaken for Hamilton by Trump Supporters on Twitter by Michael Gioia

The theatre company experienced a slew of angry tweets from fans of President-Elect Donald Trump.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:07AM

Valley Girl Film Will Get the Musical Treatment by Michael Gioia

The Deborah Foreman-Nicolas Cage romantic comedy is getting remade.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Broadway’s Babies Benefit, Featuring Matt Doyle, Jon Rua, and More, Held Tonight by Michael Gioia

The Cutting Room concert benefits those in need.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Sunday, November 20, 2016

What It Was Like Outside the Theatre When Pence Attended Hamilton by Michael Gioia

As debate continues about what happened the night the Vice President-Elect attended Hamilton, BC/EFA executive director Tom Viola shared a firsthand account of what transpired outside the th…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:15PM

Mike Pence Enjoyed Hamilton; Was Not Offended By the Cast by Michael Gioia

In an interview on Fox News Sunday, the Vice President-Elect said that the Hamilton cast members’ concerns were heard.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:04AM

Trump Supporter Interrupts Hamilton in Chicago; Trump Tweets Again by Michael Gioia

Following Vice President-Elect’s visit to Broadway, Trump supporters respond to the theatre community.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:18AM

MAC’s They Write the Songs Concert Held Tonight by Michael Gioia

The annual evening features a performance from Lindsay Mendez.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Saturday, November 19, 2016

Hamilton Cast Reacts to Trump’s Tweets, “Leading With Love” by Michael Gioia

Lin-Manuel Miranda, and former and current Hamilton cast members speak up on Twitter following Vice President-Elect’s visit to the theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:16PM
Friday, November 18, 2016

Alexandra Socha and Noah Zachary Join Songwriter Zack Zadek in Concert Tonight by Michael Gioia

The American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers presents the free concert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:28AM

Why Sweet Charity Is the “Hardest Thing” Sutton Foster Has Ever Done by Michael Gioia

The Tony Award-winning star of the Off-Broadway revival says she’s been spending extra time in dance rehearsal to become Charity Hope Valentine.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, November 17, 2016

Casting Announced for World-Premiere Play By Tracy Letts by Michael Gioia

Steppenwolf will present Letts’ Linda Vista in 2017.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24PM

College Grads Respond to Political Climate With Remembering the World of Anne Frank by Michael Gioia

Alumni from Montclair State University are mounting Anne Frank’s story in response to the current state of politics.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24PM

Shuffle Along Cast Reunites at Broadway Sessions Tonight by Michael Gioia

Cast members from the Tony Award-nominated Best Musical will take the stage at The Laurie Beechman Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:55PM

Food Network’s Alton Brown Brings His Zany Cooking to Broadway by Michael Gioia

What to expect from the culinary variety show that is Alton Brown Live: Eat Your Science

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, November 16, 2016

Ariana Grande and Jennifer Hudson Will Duet on Hairspray Live! Finale by Michael Gioia

The news was announced to the press on the set of the NBC broadcast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:13PM

Sean Hayes and Kristin Chenoweth Will Host Hairspray Pre-Show by Michael Gioia

Leading up to the live NBC broadcast, the stars will give fans a behind-the-scenes look.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:52PM

Ali Stroker Live-Streams Intimate Concert for Charity Tonight by Michael Gioia

The Spring Awakening actor sings for Life Rolls On.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Jennifer Damiano, Corey Cott, and More Sing Britney Spears Songs Tonight in Concert by Michael Gioia

Broadway Loves Britney is held at Feinstein’s/54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Tuesday, November 15, 2016

Kinky Boots Celebrates 1,500 Performances by Michael Gioia

The Tony Award-winning musical hits a milestone tonight.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:23PM

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