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Monday, January 4, 2016

Fox’s “Rocky Horror Picture Show” Remake Announces Its Brad, Jane, Rocky and Riff-Raff! by Robert Viagas and Adam Hetrick

Actress and recording artist Victoria Justice (“Victorious”) and Ryan McCarten (“Liv & Maddie,” Heathers the Musical) have been announced to p…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:48PM
Sunday, January 3, 2016

With Promise of a Broadway Return, 39 Steps Ends Off-Broadway by Adam Hetrick and Olivia Clement

The Off-Broadway return of Patrick Barlow's Tony Award-nominated comedy 39 Steps, which began previews April 2015 at the Union Square Theatre, ends its run Jan. 3.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Monday, December 28, 2015

Hear a Track from Spring Awakening Tony Winner’s New Album! by Adam Hetrick and Andrew Gans

Johnny Gallagher — also known as Tony-winning Spring Awakening actor John Gallagher, Jr. — will release his debut solo recording in 2016.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:59AM
Thursday, December 24, 2015

Lin-Manuel Miranda Tweets Glimpse of Book Taking Readers Inside Broadway’s Hamilton by Robert Viagas and Adam Hetrick

Hamilton creator/star Lin-Manuel Miranda has tweeted proofs of the Grand Central Publishing's book about the show, which itself was inspired by Ron Chernow's over-800 page &q…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM
Tuesday, December 15, 2015

Why History Has Its Eyes on Hamilton’s Diversity by Adam Perez, Ashley Ross and Salima Koroma

“We have the opportunity to reclaim a history that some of us don’t necessarily think is our own"

SOURCE: time.com at 12:05PM
Friday, December 11, 2015

Imelda Staunton’s Acclaimed London Gypsy Sets December Broadcast Date by Robert Viagas and Adam Hetrick

The acclaimed London revival of Gypsy, starring Imelda Staunton, which was filmed for broadcast, will air on BB4 Dec. 27, according to the show's Facebook page.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM
Thursday, December 10, 2015

Cabaret National Tour Introduces Its Emcee and Sally Bowles by Adam Hetrick and Michael Gioia

The upcoming national tour of Kander and Ebb's Cabaret has announced that it will co-star Randy Harrison ("Queer As Folk," Wicked) and Andrea Gross, a cast member of the re…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:37AM
Monday, December 7, 2015

Exclusive: Lauren Worsham and Kyle Jarrow’s Sky Pony Releases Theatrical Music Video by Adam Hetrick and Robert Viagas

Check out the theatrical new music video "The Watcher" from the Indie-pop band Sky-Pony, headed by Lauren Worsham of A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:44AM

New Stars Announced to Succeed Idina Menzel, LaChanze and James Snyder in If/Then Tour by Adam Hetrick and Michael Gioia

Jackie Burns, who stood by for Idina Menzel in the Broadway production of If/Then, will step into the show's leading role for the remainder of the tour, beginning this January in Dallas,…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:14AM

Nathan Lane Is The Man Who Came to Dinner in Tonight’s Starry Reading by Andrew Gans and Adam Hetrick

A one-night-only staged reading of George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart's The Man Who Came to Dinner, starring Tony winner Nathan Lane, is presented Dec. 7 at Studio 54.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Monday, November 23, 2015

Motown Sets Dates and Theatre for Broadway Return by Robert Viagas and Adam Hetrick

Motown The Musical, the hit show featuring music from the legendary Motown catalogue, which ended a 738-performance Broadway run in January 2015, will keep its promise to return.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:24PM

Casting Complete for One-Night-Only Man Who Came to Dinner Reading, Starring Nathan Lane by Andrew Gans and Adam Hetrick

Casting is now complete for the forthcoming one-night-only staged reading of George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart's The Man Who Came to Dinner, starring Tony winner Nathan Lane, Dec. …

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:24PM
Thursday, November 19, 2015

Irving Berlin Extravaganza Holiday Inn Will Open on Broadway in 2016 by Robert Viagas and Adam Hetrick

A stage adaptation of the Irving Berlin classic film musical "Holiday Inn" — about a hotel that comes alive on each holiday — is headed for Broadway in fall 201…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:30AM
Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Come from Away, Musical About Travelers Stranded on 9/11, Opens in Seattle by Adam Hetrick and Carey Purcell

Come from Away, the new rock musical that explores the lasting connection forged between a group of travelers whose planes were diverted to a small Newfoundland town on Sept. 11, 2001, offic…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Wiz Live! Producers Promise Stage Bombshell Will Be Next by Robert Viagas and Adam Hetrick

Producers of NBC-TV's The Wiz Live! said Nov. 17 that their next project will be the promised stage adaptation of the Marilyn Monroe-inspired musical Bombshell, which was born fr…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:39PM
Monday, November 16, 2015

Paramour Actress to Be Featured in Thanksgiving Day Parade by Robert Viagas and Adam Hetrick

An actress from the upcoming Broadway musical Paramour will perform as part of the 89th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:55AM
Sunday, November 15, 2015

Kevin Bacon Takes a Final Look Through the Rear Window; Is Broadway in View? by Andrew Gans and Adam Hetrick

Hartford Stage's world premiere of Rear Window, adapted for the stage by Keith Reddin, plays its final performance at the Connecticut venue Nov. 15 at 2 PM.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, November 13, 2015

Come from Away, Musical About Travelers Stranded on 9/11, Arrives in Seattle by Adam Hetrick and Carey Purcell

Come from Away, the new rock musical that explores the lasting connection forged between a group of travelers whose planes were diverted to a small Newfoundland town on Sept. 11, 2001, begin…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, November 6, 2015

Chita Rivera Has “A Lot of Livin’ to Do” Tonight on PBS! by Andrew Gans and Adam Hetrick

Tony winner Chita Rivera's concert special, which was filmed Jan. 26 in the midst of a heavy NYC snowfall, airs Nov. 6 on PBS stations around the country.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Tuesday, November 3, 2015

Lin-Manuel Miranda Says Starry Hamilton EP Could Drop in January by Robert Viagas and Adam Hetrick

Hamilton author and star Lin-Manuel Miranda confirmed to Playbill.com that he's working on an EP of singles from the show that would feature hip-hop, pop and rap stars.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:58PM
Monday, November 2, 2015

39 Steps Sets Off-Broadway Closing With An Eye Toward Broadway Return by Adam Hetrick and Olivia Clement

The Off-Broadway return of Patrick Barlow's Tony Award-nominated comedy 39 Steps, which began previews last April at the Union Square Theatre, will end its run there Jan…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:02PM
Friday, October 30, 2015

Kevin Bacon Looks Through the Rear Window, Opening Tonight at Hartford Stage by Andrew Gans and Adam Hetrick

Hartford Stage's world premiere of Rear Window, adapted for the stage by Keith Reddin, officially opens at the Connecticut venue Oct. 30 at 8 PM following previews that began Oct. 23. Th…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, October 28, 2015

NBC Announces Full Cast for The Wiz Live! by Adam Hetrick and Andrew Gans

Complete casting has been set for NBC's Dec. 3 broadcast of The Wiz Live, which will star Stephanie Mills, Uzo Aduba, Queen Latifah, Mary J. Blige, David Alan Grier and Shanice Williams.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:41PM
Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Stephen Karam’s Family Drama The Humans Sets Sights on Broadway by Adam Hetrick and Olivia Clement

Producer Scott Rudin is planning a Broadway transfer for the new Stephen Karam drama The Humans, which opened to strong critical reviews Oct. 25 at the Roundabout Theatre Company's Laura…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:24PM
Friday, October 23, 2015

Broadway’s Amazing Grace Will Record Cast Album by Adam Hetrick and Andrew Gans

The Broadway musical Amazing Grace, which ends its run Oct. 25 at the Nederlander Theatre, will be recorded by DMI Soundtracks for a January 2016 release.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:55PM

Rear Window, Starring Kevin Bacon, Begins Sold-Out Hartford Stage Run by Adam Hetrick and Robert Viagas

Hartford Stage's world premiere of Rear Window, adapted for the stage by Keith Reddin, begins performances at the Connecticut venue Oct. 23. The entire run is sold out.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Nicole Scherzinger “Can’t Wait” to Do Cats on Broadway in 2016 by Robert Viagas and Adam Hetrick

Actress/singer Nicole Scherzinger, who plays Neil Patrick Harris' intrepid sidekick on his variety show, "Best Time Ever," confirmed that she's in talks to recreate her Oli…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:48AM
Monday, October 19, 2015

“Late Show with Stephen Colbert” Will Rebroadcast American in Paris Performance by Andrew Gans and Adam Hetrick

"The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" will re-air the episode featuring the award-winning new musical An American in Paris Oct. 23 at 11:35 PM ET on CBS.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:26PM
Sunday, October 18, 2015

Amlie Musical Ends Berkeley Rep Run; Is Broadway Next? by Adam Hetrick and Robert Viagas

The world-premiere stage musical Amélie, based on the Academy Award-winning 2001 French film, ends its extended run Oct. 18 at the Berkeley Repertory Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, October 16, 2015

If/Then Tour, Starring Idina Menzel and Original Broadway Co-Stars, Opens Tonight by Adam Hetrick and Michael Gioia

The national tour of the Tony-nominated Broadway musical If/Then, featuring original stars Idina Menzel, LaChanze, Anthony Rapp and James Snyder, officially opens Oct. 16 at Denver's…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, October 15, 2015

Kristin Chenoweth Will Get Even More Wicked in Planned Sequel to Disney’s “Descendants” by Robert Viagas and Adam Hetrick

Tony Award-winning actress Kristin Chenoweth, recently on Broadway in On the Twentieth Century, reportedly has been asked to reprise her role as Maleficent in a planned sequel to the hit…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:44AM

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