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Friday, June 7, 2024

Erika Henningsen to Star in Tina Fey's Four Seasons on Netflix by Molly Higgins

The Mean Girls alum joins a cast that includes Fey, Steve Carell, and Colman Domingo.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Natalie Joy Johnson to Star in Barrington Stage Company's Next to Normal by Molly Higgins

Casting and creative teams have been revealed for four of the productions in the Massachusetts theatre's upcoming season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Entertainment Community Fund Adds New Board Members by Molly Higgins

Among the inductees is Tony Award-winning playwright and librettist David Henry Hwang.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

44 – The (Un)Official, (Un)Sanctioned Obama Musical Sets NYC Showcase Performances by Molly Higgins

The musical from Eli Bauman tells the story of Barack Obama's presidency "as Joe Biden kinda sorta remembers it."

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:24AM

Thursday, June 6, 2024

Leslie Odom, Jr. Was Dreaming of Purlie Victorious on Broadway All the Way Back in Quarantine by Molly Higgins

He is up for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play and Best Revival of a Play (as a producer).

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:36PM

Bill Murray, Kathryn Erbe, Taylor Schilling, More to Perform in An Enemy of the People With Extinction Rebellion by Molly Higgins

Theater of War Productions has partnered with the environmental group to raise awareness about climate change with a special performance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:02AM

The World According to Micki Grant Opens Off-Broadway Premiere at WP Theater June 6 by Molly Higgins

The biomusical explores the life and work of multihyphenate artist Grant, the first Black woman to write the book, music, and lyrics for a Broadway musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM

Wednesday, June 5, 2024

Merrily We Roll Along Director Maria Friedman Was Determined to Make Sondheim Proud by Molly Higgins

She's currently up for a Tony Award for directing the hit revival of the Stephen Sondheim-George Furth musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:42PM

RuPaul's Drag Race's Latrice Royale Joins Ogunquit Playhouse Little Shop of Horrors by Molly Higgins

Royale will lend her voice to the role of Audrey II at the Maine theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

Darren Criss to Voice a 'Party Cat' in DreamWorks Animation's Gabby's Dollhouse by Molly Higgins

The show's 10th season will premiere on Netflix August 5.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:24AM

Inspired by True Events Off-Broadway World Premiere Finds Full Cast by Molly Higgins

The new play from Ryan Spahn is developed by Michael Urie and directed by Knud Adams.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:24AM

Amber Gray, Katrina Lenk, Colton Ryan, More Set for The New Group’s FreeFest by Molly Higgins

The week-long festival of free readings features new works, including a show with music and lyrics by Grace McLean.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:24AM

Vineyard Theatre Will Preview Upcoming Season With Fearless Collaborations Event by Molly Higgins

The Off-Broadway company's season includes world premiere plays from Jordan Harrison and Nazareth Hassan.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:24AM

Tuesday, June 4, 2024

Jessica Lange on How Her Character in Mother Play Spans an 'Emotional Range From A to Z' by Molly Higgins

Plus, find out what enticed Lange to return to the stage in the new Paula Vogel Broadway play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:36PM

Your Artwork Could Be Featured on Showbills for Broadway's Harry Potter and the Cursed Child by Molly Higgins

The production is calling on fans to submit their designs for its first-ever Showbill cover art contest.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

A Midsummer Night's Dream, Richard II, More in Play On Shakespeare's Summer 2024 Season by Molly Higgins

The company is dedicated to promoting and creating contemporary modern translations of Shakespeare’s plays.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:48AM

Bradley Gibson to Release Pop Single 'No Ilys' by Molly Higgins

The Hercules and A Bronx Tale star will release a music video for the single June 7.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:48AM

Monday, June 3, 2024

For Tony Award Nominee Justin Levine, Working on The Outsiders Takes Him Back to Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson by Molly Higgins

Levine is up for three 2024 Tony Awards—Best Book of a Musical, Best Original Score, and Best Orchestrations.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:24PM

Willy's Candy Spectacular: A Musical Parody to Premiere at Edinburgh Festival Fringe by Molly Higgins

Watch John Stamos perform the opening number from the new musical based on the viral Willy Wonka Experience in Glasgow.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

Kev Berry's We Had Not Ceased Desiring to Play 5 Nights at The Tank by Molly Higgins

The solo play explores the history of cruising and public sex in the queer community

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM

See Jessica Lange Play a Character Based on Marian Seldes in The Great Lillian Hall by Molly Higgins

The film is now streaming on Max, and follows a seasoned Broadway actor who is opening a new play while battling dementia.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM

Hugh Coles, Arielle Jacobs, Jelani Remy, More Set for Trails Industry Workshop by Molly Higgins

Lorin Latarro will direct the presentation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM

Slave Play Documentary to Stream on Max Following Tribeca Festival Premiere by Molly Higgins

Directed by playwright Jeremy O. Harris, the film follows Harris' journey writing and workshopping the 12-time Tony nominated play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Photos: Go Backstage at The Who's Tommy on Broadway by Molly Higgins

See the revival's ensemble and swings prepare for the show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:18AM

Friday, May 31, 2024

Laura Benanti Solo Show, Colman Domingo’s Wild With Happy, More to Stream on Audible by Molly Higgins

Jennifer Hudson, Oprah Winfrey, Sharon Washington, and more Broadway favorites will lend their voices to streaming selections.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

The World According to Micki Grant Begins Off-Broadway Premiere at WP Theater May 31 by Molly Higgins

The biomusical explores the life and work of multihyphenate artist Grant, the first Black woman to write the book, music, and lyrics for a Broadway musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM

Thursday, May 30, 2024