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Wednesday, January 4, 2017

James Earl Jones Will Appear in Night of the Iguana Revival by Robert Viagas

The Tennessee Williams drama will be staged in Boston.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:09PM

Audience to Serve as Jury for Terror, Directed by Gregory Mosher by Robert Viagas

Maria Tucci and Mía Maestro star in the German drama at Colony Theatre in Miami Beach.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:09PM

Broadway Names Among Golden Globes Presenters and Nominees by Robert Viagas

Broadway actors and writers did well in film and TV once again.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:15AM

Matthew Morrison Says Sondheim's New Buñuel Musical “Challenging” by Robert Viagas

The show had a “mini workshop” in NY in November.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:46AM

Matthew Morrison Says Sondheim's New Buñuel Musical Is “Challenging” by Robert Viagas

The show had a “mini workshop” in NYC in November.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:46AM
Tuesday, January 3, 2017

Broadway Celebrates Biggest Box-Office Week in History by Robert Viagas

See which shows set new records.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:43PM

Watch Matilda The Musical Say Farewell to Broadway by Robert Viagas

The musical took its final bow after 1,555 performances.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:27PM

Hollywood Stars Donate Playhouse to Idaho Theatre Troupe by Robert Viagas

Bruce Willis and Demi Moore gave the building to Company of Fools.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:49AM

Watch Sheldon Harnick and Bartlett Sher Join Cast of Fiddler at Final Curtain Call by Robert Viagas

The Broadway revival played its final performance December 31.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:15AM

Hamilton Tops Broadway’s Record 2016 Box Office by Robert Viagas

But a 19-year-old show was a close second.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Charlotte Maltby Is the New Maria for Sound of Music Tour by Robert Viagas

Click here to see if the tour is headed near you.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:53AM
Sunday, January 1, 2017

Matilda Musical Ends Broadway Run January 1; Tour Is Next by Robert Viagas

The tour will use some elements of the long-running Toronto production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, December 30, 2016

Tina Fey’s Mean Girls Musical Names Director and Tryout Theatre by Robert Viagas

Saturday Night Live’s Lorne Michaels will co-produce.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:39PM

Two Broadway Hits Will Reach Milestones in January by Robert Viagas

The Phantom of the Opera and The Lion King continue to break long-run records.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:40PM

Getting Around Times Square on New Year’s Eve by Robert Viagas

If you're planning on driving in, here’s a survey of which streets will be closed.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:29AM

In Memoriam: Remembering Those We Lost in 2016 by Robert Viagas

We say farewell to Edward Albee, James M. Nederlander, David Bowie many more, from onstage and behind the scenes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, December 29, 2016

Exclusive: Watch Carmen Cusack Sing “At Last” at Bright Star Reunion by Robert Viagas

Steve Martin and Edie Brickell took part in the event to celebrate the Grammy nomination for the musical’s cast recording.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:20PM

Man Faces Loss of Twin Brother in Wearing Black Musical by Robert Viagas

Industry reading of Riley Thomas’ musical is planned for January.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36PM

Another Cheap-Eats Times Square Landmark Will Close by Robert Viagas

The Evergreen Diner will plate its last pastrami on New Year's Eve.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:31AM

The Top 12 Theatre News Stories of 2016 by Robert Viagas

The stories and news-making milestones every theatre fan should remember from this past year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Sunday, December 25, 2016

11 Must-Read Theatre Books of 2016 by Robert Viagas

From Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’s script to The Untold Stories of Broadway, Volume 3, there’s a book on this list to satisfy every theatre-loving reader.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, December 21, 2016

Freaky Friday Musical Cast Album Sets Release Date by Robert Viagas

Heidi Blickenstaff and Emma Hunton are featured.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:40PM

Pay-What-You-Want Theatre Plans Urinetown, a Musical About Having to Pay by Robert Viagas

Coeurage Theatre Company will reopen its production January 6.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:16PM

Lin-Manuel Miranda Named AP Entertainer of the Year by Robert Viagas

The writer and star of Hamilton is going to have to get an even bigger mantelpiece.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:19AM

Matilda Musical Announces 2017 Dates and Cast for National Tour by Robert Viagas

The tour will use some elements of the long-running Toronto production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:28AM
Tuesday, December 20, 2016

Critics Name Top Theatre of 2016 by Robert Viagas

See what the NY Times, Time Out, NBC, and other critics chose. How many did you see?

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:37AM
Monday, December 19, 2016

Tony Winning Actor Dick Latessa Dies at 87 by Robert Viagas

His 50-year career included roles in Will Rogers Follies, Philemon, and Hairspray.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:35PM

Exclusive: First Look and Listen to a Song from the Broadway-Aimed Sousatzka by Robert Viagas

Hear “Rainbow Nation” from the latest score by Baby's Maltby & Shire.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:16PM

See What the Critics Had to Say About La La Land Movie by Robert Viagas

Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling star in the film featuring Pasek & Paul songs.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:10PM

Joe Cassidy to Join the Cast of Broadway’s Waitress by Robert Viagas

The If/Then and Next to Normal alum will join the musical in January 2017.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:34PM

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