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Thursday, June 18, 2020

Arpita Mukherjee and Hypokrit Want to Disrupt the Pedagogy of American Theatre by Olivia Clement

Hypokrit, which develops work by artists of color and prioritizes bringing new audiences to the theatre, is a company that operates on its own terms.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:56AM

7 Months Into Her Cancer Journey, Mandy Gonzalez Launches Broadway’s Best for Breast Cancer! by Olivia Clement

The In the Heights, Wicked, and Hamilton star shares why getting personal can be so powerful.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:28AM
Wednesday, June 17, 2020

LaChanze, Britton Smith, Mykal Kilgore, and More Tapped for Juneteenth Jubilee by Olivia Clement

The event, which will lift up the Black Queer and Trans community, will kick off at 3 PM in Harlem on June 19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:40PM

Donnetta Lavinia Grays, Donja R. Love, Diana Oh, and More Are 2020 Helen Merrill Award Winners by Olivia Clement

Kimber Lee, Mona Mansour, and Sung Rno are also recipients of the $25,000 prize from The New York Community Trust.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:09PM
Tuesday, June 16, 2020

Yale School of Drama Extends MFAs Another Year as Yep Rep Remains Closed Due to COVID-19 by Olivia Clement

Neither the school nor the theatre will produce a season of plays in 2020–2021.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:36PM

Yale School of Drama Extends MFAs Another Year as Yale Rep Remains Closed Due to COVID-19 by Olivia Clement

Neither the school nor the theatre will produce a season of plays in 2020–2021.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:36PM

New Podcast to Explore Life and Career of Casting Director Jay Binder by Olivia Clement

The five-episode podcast, launching June 16, is hosted by Playbill's Mark Peikert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:44PM

Bedlam Launches Virtual Reading Series to Benefit Racial Justice Organizations by Olivia Clement

The series will raise funds and awareness for the #BlackLivesMatter movement and organizations fighting for equity and justice.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:44AM

London's Bush Theatre Asks Six Black British Artists to Respond to the Killing of George Floyd by Olivia Clement

The Protest series, curated by Daniel Bailey, features work by Benedict Lombe, Matilda Ibini, Fehinti Balogun, Anoushka Lucas, Kalungi Ssebandeke, and Roy Williams.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:58AM
Monday, June 15, 2020

Michael Urie and Cast of The Government Inspector Reunite for June 15 Online Reading by Olivia Clement

Mary Testa and Michael McGrath also starred in Red Bull's hit 2017 production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM

Samantha Williams to Host Black Theatre Matters Benefit Panel by Olivia Clement

The discussion, taking place June 16, will raise money for NAACP Empowerment Programs.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:17PM

MCC Reschedules Live Stream of Aziza Barnes’ Pues Nada by Olivia Clement

The reading, directed by Whitney White, will stream June 17 on MCC's YouTube.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:58AM
Friday, June 12, 2020

Black Women of Broadway to Take Over The Instagram Accounts of White Performers by Olivia Clement

#KeepSharingTheMic, spearheaded by Dionne Figgins, is inspired by #ShareTheMicNow.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:34PM

Michael R. Jackson Named Recipient of the Frederick Loewe Award by Olivia Clement

Presented annually by The Dramatists Guild of America, Jackson is being honored for his A Strange Loop score.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:23PM

Ma-Yi to Present Diana Oh’s My H8 Letter to the Gr8 American Theatre by Olivia Clement

The play is about how transparency and honesty will pave the way for a balanced relationship, one that is no longer oppressive, in the industry.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

See West End Stars Perform Opening Number From New Musical Halls by Olivia Clement

The musical follows 8 freshmen who are brought together to live under the same roof.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:59AM
Thursday, June 11, 2020

Missing Theatre? Listen to Original Audio Plays on The Parsnip Ship by Olivia Clement

Started in 2016, Iyvon Edebiri's play podcast features bold plays by some of our most exciting playwrights.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:48AM

Missing Theatre? Listen to Bold New Plays on The Parsnip Ship by Olivia Clement

Started in 2016, Iyvon Edebiri's play podcast features new works by some of our most exciting playwrights.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:48AM

Blair Underwood, Joe Morton, and More to Star in Free Online Reading of Cuttin Up by Olivia Clement

The virtual performance of the Charles Randolph-Wright play, streamed exclusively on Playbill, will benefit The Classical Theatre of Harlem.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:15AM
Wednesday, June 10, 2020

See Anna Deavere Smith in Conversation as Part of 92Y’s Confronting Hate initiative by Olivia Clement

The June 15 talk will focus on racial inequality in the justice system, a theme present in Smith's plays.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:13PM

With COVID-19 Restrictions Still in Place, NY Philharmonic Cancels Fall Season by Olivia Clement

The Philharmonic hopes to resume live performances in January 2021.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:08PM

Lionel Richie Movie Musical in the Works From Disney by Olivia Clement

The project is tentatively titled All Night Long, after the well-known Richie song.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:53AM

Playbill Vault's Today in Theatre History: On June 10 by Olivia Clement

Judy Garland is born, Torch Song Trilogy opens on Broadway, and The Five Lesbian Brothers open Brave Smiles Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Tuesday, June 9, 2020

300 BIPOC Theatre Artists Call for Reckoning in the White American Theatre by Olivia Clement

Cynthia Erivo, Viola Davis, Suzan-Lori Parks, Lynn Nottage, and Lin-Manuel Miranda are among the signatories of the powerful letter.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM
Monday, June 8, 2020

2020 Drama Desk Awards Sets New Dates by Olivia Clement

Scheduled to air May 31, the pre-recorded online ceremony was postponed in solidarity with Black Lives Matter protests.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:14PM

Geffen Playhouse Extends Virtual, Interactive The Present by Olivia Clement

Illusionist Helder Guimarães' newest live show, presented on Zoom, includes a package delivery to every audience member's home.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:12PM

This Week on Nightly Met Streams: Renée Fleming-Led Rodelinda, Bluebeard's Castle, and More by Olivia Clement

The free streaming initiative from The Metropolitan Opera continues June 8–14.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:27PM

National Black Theatre Opens Submissions for SOUL Producing Residency by Olivia Clement

Ngozi Anyanwu is an alumni of the 8-month program empowering the next generation of producers, general managers, and curators.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:20PM

View the 16 Digital Works Commissioned by The Movement Theatre Company by Olivia Clement

The designer-driven project, co-curated by Clint Ramos and Cha See, launches June 8.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:21PM

View the 16 New Digital Works Commissioned by The Movement Theatre Company by Olivia Clement

The designer-driven project, co-curated by Clint Ramos and Cha See, launches June 8.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:21PM

Michael Urie and Cast of The Government Inspector to Reunite for Online Reading by Olivia Clement

Mary Testa and Michael McGrath also starred in Red Bull's hit 2017 production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:47AM

All that Chat

2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
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