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Thursday, September 29, 2016

See Onstage & Off: The State of Transgender Artists Panel at #IdentityWeek by Monica Simoes

The free four-day panel event exploring racial, cultural, sexual and gender identity in the theatre began September 27 at the Vineyard Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:38PM

See Hamilton Cast Host Voter Registration by Monica Simoes

The cast of the Broadway hit Hamilton set up registration tables September 28 outside the Richard Rodgers Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:02PM
Wednesday, September 28, 2016

First Look at Lisa Lampanelli’s Stuffed by Monica Simoes

Take a glimpse at the world premiere of Stuffed, written by and starring two-time Grammy-nominated comic Lisa Lampanelli.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:45PM

First Look at Mary-Louise Parker and Denis Arndt in Heisenberg by Monica Simoes

Take a first glimpse at Denis Arndt and Mary-Louise Parker star in Heisenberg.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM

See Laura Benanti’s Café Carlyle Debut by Monica Simoes

Laura Benanti made her debut at the Café Carlyle September 27.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12PM

First Look at That Golden Girls Show! – A Puppet Parody by Monica Simoes

Take a first glimpse at Jonathan Rockefeller’s That Golden Girls Show! – A Puppet Parody.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:58AM
Tuesday, September 27, 2016

Mayor Bill de Blasio Visits Fiorello! by Monica Simoes

Mayor Bill de Blasio took a trip to see Berkshire Theatre Group’s Fiorello! and greeted the cast onstage following the September 23 performance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:00PM

First Look at The Trial of An American President by Monica Simoes

Take a first glimpse at The Trial of an American President, a new play by Dick Tarlow with Bill Smith at Off-Broadway’s Lion Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:35AM
Wednesday, September 21, 2016

Go Inside Rehearsal with Paper Mill’s The Producers by Monica Simoes

Take a first look at David Josefsberg, Michael Kostroff, Ashley Spencer and the cast in rehearsal for Paper Mill’s The Producers .

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:41PM

London Mayor Sadiq Khan Celebrates Off-Broadway Transfer of Sweeney Todd by Monica Simoes

The Mayor of London Sadiq Khan and the creative team celebrated the Off-Broadway transfer of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street which originated in the Mayor’s home neighbourho…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:35PM

First Look at Brian Quijada in Where Did We Sit on the Bus? by Monica Simoes

Take a glimpse at Brian Quijada’s one-man show that features Latin rhythms, hip-hop and spoken word.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:33PM
Tuesday, September 20, 2016

See Alex Brightman Host the 8th Annual Broadway Salutes by Monica Simoes

The event honored Broadway folk with 25 (or more) years of service.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:34PM
Monday, September 19, 2016

First Look at Kyle Selig and Cast in October Sky by Monica Simoes

Take a first look at Old Globe Theatre's premiere of October Sky, a musical adaptation of the popular 1999 film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:56PM

See Drew Droege in Bright Colors and Bold Patterns by Monica Simoes

After playing sold-out runs across the country, Drew Droege returns to the New York stage for a limited engagement of Bright Colors and Bold Patterns, directed by Michael Urie.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM
Friday, September 16, 2016

Meet the Cast of Roundabout's Kingdom Come by Monica Simoes

The cast of Roundabout Theatre Company Kingdom Come greeted the press September 16.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:44PM

First Look at Audrey Cefaly’s The Gulf by Monica Simoes

Take a first glimpse at the world-premiere production of Audrey Cefaly’s new play The Gulf at the Signature Theatre in Washington, DC.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:10PM
Thursday, September 15, 2016

First Look at Lauren Molina and Bri Sudia in Wonderful Town by Monica Simoes

Take a first glimpse at Leonard Bernstein’s classic musical Wonderful Town at the Goodman Theatre’s Albert Theatre in Chicago.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:41PM

Josh Grisetti, Kelli O’Hara and Brad Oscar Celebrate the Release of Red Eye of Love Recording by Monica Simoes

On September 16, Ghostlight Records will release the cast album of the musical comedy Red Eye of Love, which was seen Off-Broadway in 2014. The cast celebrated the recording at Sardi’s Sep…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:21AM
Wednesday, September 14, 2016

See Mariand Torres Star in Evita by Monica Simoes

Take a first look at Mariand Torres and the cast of the KC Rep production of Evita.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:42PM
Tuesday, September 13, 2016

Inside Rehearsal With The Broadway Revival of Falsettos by Monica Simoes

Go inside the rehearsal room with the cast of the Broadway revival of William Finn and James Lapine’s Tony-winning musical Falsettos.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:01PM

First Look at Roald Dahl's Dinner with the Twits in London by Monica Simoes

Take a first glimpse at Dinner with the Twits, an interactive theatrical dining experience that invites its audience to the worst dinner party in the world at the residence of the revolting …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:49PM
Sunday, September 11, 2016

See Fun Home's Emotional Final Curtain Call by Monica Simoes

See the last curtain call from the cast and creative team of the Tony-winning musical Fun Home.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:27AM
Saturday, September 10, 2016

Take a Look Back at Fun Home on Broadway by Monica Simoes

The Tony Award-winning lesbian coming-of-age musical ends its Broadway run September 10. We take a look back.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, September 9, 2016

Meet the Cast of That Golden Girls Show! – A Puppet Parody by Monica Simoes

Take a first look at the cast of Jonathan Rockefeller’s That Golden Girls Show! – A Puppet Parody.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:09PM

First Look at Eden Espinosa as Eva Perón in Evita by Monica Simoes

Take a first glimpse at Eden Espinosa as Eva Perón in The Studio Tenn Theatre Company production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s Evita.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:32PM

In Rehearsal with Evita at Kansas City Repertory Theatre by Monica Simoes

Go inside the rehearsal room with Mariand Torres and the cast of the KC Rep production of Evita.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM
Thursday, September 8, 2016

Meet the Cast of Season 23 of Dancing with the Stars by Monica Simoes

The cast of Season 23 of Dancing With The Stars greeted the press at Planet Hollywood Times Square September 7.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:49PM

See Gil Faizon and George St. Geegland of Oh, Hello Greet the Press by Monica Simoes

Comedians Nick Kroll and John Mulaney greeted the press September 8. They will be seen in a limited engagement at the Lyceum Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:57PM

First Look at Edwin, The Story of Edwin Booth by Monica Simoes

Take a first glimpse at the world premiere of Edwin, The Story of Edwin Booth, which plays the Theatre at St. Clement’s.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:43PM
Wednesday, September 7, 2016

First Look at Hamilton Parody Spamilton by Monica Simoes

Take a first glimpse at Spamilton, the new satirical musical by the creator of Forbidden Broadway, Gerard Alessandrini.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:45PM
Tuesday, September 6, 2016

See Rebecca Naomi Jones and Kecia Lewis in Marie and Rosetta by Monica Simoes

Take a first look at Rebecca Naomi Jones and Kecia Lewis in Atlantic Theater Company’s world-premiere production of Marie and Rosetta by acclaimed Grounded playwright George Brant at the L…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:55PM

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May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards