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Thursday, September 8, 2016

World Premiere of NASCAR Musical Helldrivers of Daytona Begins by Michael Gioia

The production is billed as a “pre-Broadway tryout.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, September 7, 2016

Raven Symoné and Skylar Astin Among Cast of Short Plays by Wesley Taylor by Michael Gioia

Proud of Us and Other Short Plays by Wesley Taylor will have a benefit performance at New World Stages.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:18PM

Watch Kyle Selig Perform Number from Rehearsals of October Sky Musical by Michael Gioia

The musical, currently in rehearsals, will begin performances September 10 in San Diego.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:25PM

New Musical About Dating in the Digital Age Will Be Presented in Concert by Michael Gioia

Tony Award-nominated Ragtime director is at the helm of OkayBetterBest.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:52PM

Broadway Supports Black Lives Matter Concert Canceled by Michael Gioia

Tonya Pinkins was to direct the September 11 concert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:00AM
Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Alex Timbers Will Receive the 2016 Jerome Robbins Award by Michael Gioia

The award will be presented in November at an invitation-only event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:48PM

Chicago Premiere of Hand to God Extends Prior to Opening by Michael Gioia

The production at Victory Gardens Theater gets an extra week of performances due to ticket demand.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:43PM

Hear First Listen of Dear Evan Hansen Song “Only Us” Today Only by Michael Gioia

The exclusive stream of the song features stars Ben Platt and Laura Dreyfuss.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:34PM

LaChiusa’s Wild Party Returns to New York City Tonight by Michael Gioia

B-Side Productions presents the musical through September 17.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Monday, September 5, 2016

The Skivvies Play Nantucket Tonight by Michael Gioia

Theatre Workshop of Nantucket presents a benefit concert starring The Skivvies.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Sunday, September 4, 2016

Get to Know the New Generation of Rent by Michael Gioia

Meet Rent’s new Mark, Roger, Mimi, Angel, Collins, Maureen, Joanne and Benny—who are about to tour the States.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, September 2, 2016

Donmar Warehouse Production of Saint Joan Will Be Screened Live in Cinemas by Michael Gioia

The production has partnered with National Theatre Live to screen in February 2017.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:54PM

New Musical About Tennessee Williams Will Be Performed in Concert by Michael Gioia

A House of Glass will be performed at Feinstein’s/54 Below featuring a cast of Broadway actors.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:04PM
Thursday, September 1, 2016

Deadline to Apply for $10,000 Grant for Female Composers Extended by Michael Gioia

The winner of the 2016 Billie Burke Ziegfeld Award will also receive a year of professional mentorship.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:53PM

Ragtime Will Be Newly Orchestrated for a Chamber Version in Chicago by Michael Gioia

The musical will be part of Griffin Theatre Company’s 2016-17 season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:22PM

Jason Gotay and More Join Emma Hunton and Heidi Blickenstaff for Freaky Friday by Michael Gioia

The full cast and creative team have been announced for the world-premiere production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:43AM

Broadway and TV Actors Cast in Houston Production of In the Heights by Michael Gioia

The musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda will kick off Theatre Under The Stars’ season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM

What’s It Like To Play Elphaba For Almost a Decade? by Michael Gioia

Jennifer DiNoia has been flying in and out of Wicked since 2006, and now she’s back as Broadway’s Green Girl. For her, it just doesn't get old.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Chicago Fringe Festival Begins Today by Michael Gioia

The week-and-a-half-long festival features 50 performance groups.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:16PM

Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole Receive Award Nominations for War Paint by Michael Gioia

The leading actresses are both nominated in the same category for the annual Jeff Awards that celebrate the best of Chicago theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48PM

Cast Announced for Regional Premiere of Sting’s The Last Ship by Michael Gioia

Pioneer Theatre Company presents the regional premiere, beginning next month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:17PM
Tuesday, August 30, 2016

One-Legged Actor Scores Lead Role in The Toxic Avenger by Michael Gioia

Evan Ruggiero will star as Toxie in Pittsburgh.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:30PM

Tony-Winning Play Art Will Take Shape in Art Gallery by Michael Gioia

Serenbe Playhouse will present the work as part of its Intimate Indoors season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:48PM

Watch Hilarious Outtake from Barbra Streisand and Alec Baldwin’s Tonight Show Performance by Michael Gioia

In the outtake from The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Streisand and Baldwin (and Jimmy Fallon!) offer a performance of “The Best Thing That Ever Happened” that never made it to air.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:28PM

Watch Joshua Henry Perform a Jamaican-Inspired Cover of “Dear Theodosia” by Michael Gioia

On a break from rehearsing the Chicago production of Hamilton, Henry offered an acoustic cover of “Dear Theodosia.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Free Open House Event About Non-Profit Theatre Held Today by Michael Gioia

Twenty New York City theatre institutions participate in an open house for students.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Monday, August 29, 2016

Broadway Stars Will Relive Terrible Performances in Let Me Try That Again Concert by Michael Gioia

The evening will be co-hosted by Susan Blackwell and Rory O’Malley.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:21PM

Feinstein’s/54 Below Will Throw a Broadway Villains Party by Michael Gioia

The evening will feature a lineup of Broadway stars, including frequent Broadway villain Patrick Page.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:48PM

World Premiere From Writer of Broadway’s Shadow Box Spotlights Champion Boxer by Michael Gioia

Michael Cristofer’s Man in the Ring begins performances this September in Chicago.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:33PM

Lin-Manuel Miranda Will Offer In-Conversation Event in Chicago by Michael Gioia

The Tony Award-winning creator of Hamilton will talk about his journey in advance of the megahit musical opening in Chicago.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:59AM

Lindsay Mendez and Ryan Scott Oliver Join Forces in Concert Tonight by Michael Gioia

The friends and collaborators offer Muse and the Music at SubCulture.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:34AM