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Wednesday, October 10, 2018

Chicago’s Jeff Awards Will Honor Goodman Theatre, Drury Lane, Court Theatre, and Second City by Adam Hetrick

The theatres, which have collectively received over 1,400 nominations (and 350 awards), are recognized as part of the Jeff Awards 50th anniversary celebration.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02PM

New Musical Havana Music Hall Begins Miami World Premiere October 10 by Adam Hetrick

Set during the dawning days of the Cuban Revolution, the new musical stars Tony Award nominee John Herrera and Linedy Genao.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:26AM
Tuesday, October 9, 2018

Anastasia Broadway Cast Album Will Get Vinyl Release With ’Journey to the Past’ Bonus Duet by Adam Hetrick

Christy Altomare, Derek Klena, and Ramin Karimloo are heard on the special edition that includes the new duet with Liz Callaway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:24PM

Dominique Morisseau’s Pipeline Arrives on BroadwayHD October 9 by Adam Hetrick

The streaming service partnered with Live From Lincoln Center to capture the compelling drama about the American education system.

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Annaleigh Ashford, Kate Baldwin, and Matt Doyle Lineup for Will Van Dyke and Jeff Talbott Concert at Feinstein’s/54 Below by Adam Hetrick

The collaborators will premiere never-before-heard songs from their new musicals The Circle and The Wheel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:03PM

Second Stage Theater to Honor Torch Song Playwright Harvey Fierstein by Adam Hetrick

Cyndi Lauper, Billy Porter, Rosie O’Donnell, and members from the original cast of Hairspray will celebrate the Tony-winning writer and performer at the theatre’s gala.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:14PM

Anastasia National Tour, Starring Lila Coogan, Launches 30-City Tour October 9 by Adam Hetrick

The Broadway adaptation of the 1997 animated film begins its national tour October 9 in Schenectady, New York.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:13AM

Harvey Fierstein’s Torch Song Begins Broadway Previews With Michael Urie and Mercedes Ruehl October 9 by Adam Hetrick

The Second Stage Theatre revival of Fierstein's Tony-winning landmark portrait of gay life in the late 1970s returns to Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM
Monday, October 8, 2018

Muriel’s Wedding The Musical Names New Stars for 2019 Australian Return by Adam Hetrick

The musical featuring a score of ABBA hits and original songs by Kate Miller-Heidke and Keir Nuttall will play Melbourne and Sydney in 2019.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:51PM

Original Tommy Cast Members Alice Ripley, Norm Lewis, and Cheryl Freeman to Reunite at Rockers on Broadway by Adam Hetrick

The November 12 benefit concert at (le) Poisson Rouge will honor original Tommy star Michael Cerveris, who made his Broadway debut with the musical in 1993.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:52PM

Memphis Tony Winner Joe DiPietro to Be Honored at Make Believe on Broadway Gala by Adam Hetrick

The concert evening will feature performances by Tony winner James Monroe Iglehart, Constantine Maroulis, and Memphis stars Montego Glover and Chad Kimball.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:27PM

Martin Sherman’s Gently Down the Stream Sets U.K. Premiere by Adam Hetrick

The play, about an inter-generational gay relationship and how the hard won fight for equality is rapidly redefining LGBT culture for a new generation, will have its London premiere in 2019.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM

Annaleigh Ashford, Terence Archie, Tina Chen, and Reed Birney Set for Urban Stages Retrospective by Adam Hetrick

The Off-Broadway theatre will open its 35th season with a celebration of its multicultural legacy.

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Friday, October 5, 2018

Krysta Rodriguez, Tamika Lawrence, and Ahmad Maksoud Will Headline NAMT Gala Celebrating 30 Years of Musicals by Adam Hetrick

Thank You, 30!, a celebration of musicals that launched at NAMT’s Festival of New Musicals, will take place October 22 at New World Stages.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:34PM

Anastasia Tour Stars Are Ready to Re-Introduce Fans to the Classic Story by Adam Hetrick

Lila Coogan headlines the national tour of the Broadway musical that launches October 9 in Schenectady, New York.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:02PM

Patti Murin, Savion Glover, Will Swenson, and Bebe Neuwirth Join 24 Hour Musicals by Adam Hetrick

The annual fundraiser takes place October 29 at the American Airlines Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:49AM

King Kong Musical Takes on Broadway October 5 by Adam Hetrick

After conquering Australia, the mega-musical makes its anticipated New York debut October 5 at the Broadway Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, October 4, 2018

Georgia’s Serenbe Playhouse Forges Partnership With Binder Casting by Adam Hetrick

The award-winning theatre expands its reach in advance of its 10th anniversary season.

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How Harvey Fierstein, Michael Urie, and Mercedes Ruehl Bring Torch Song to Today’s Audiences by Adam Hetrick

Harvey Fierstein’s Tony Award-winning play returns to the New York stage after 35 years.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:26PM

Tony Winner Kelli O’Hara and Keegan-Michael Key Join Netflix Adaptation of All the Bright Places by Adam Hetrick

The screen adaptation of Jennifer Nivens’ New York Times YA best-seller about two high schoolers coping with mental illness will co-star Elle Fanning and Justice Smith.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:17PM

Read Reviews for Pulitzer Winner Bruce Norris’ Downstate at Steppenwolf by Adam Hetrick

Norris takes on the subject of pedophilia in his most controversial work yet.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:59AM

BroadwayHD to Film A Night With Janis Joplin, Starring Tony Award Nominee Mary Bridget Davies by Adam Hetrick

Davies will preserve her electrifying performance as the soulful rock and blues singer who exploded onto the music scene in 1967, charting five singles before her untimely death at the age o…

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Wednesday, October 3, 2018

Biography of Normal Heart Playwright Larry Kramer Set for Publication by Adam Hetrick

The playwright and AIDS activist has given his full support for the authorized biography to be published by Henry Holt and Co.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:36PM

Suzan-Lori Parks Named 2018 Steinberg Distinguished Playwright Award Winner by Adam Hetrick

The honor is presented biennially to an American playwright whose body of work has made significant contributions to the American theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:28PM

Goodman Theatre Announces All-Female Playwrights Unit for 2018-2019 Season by Adam Hetrick

The four Chicago-based writers will develop their work as part of a season-long residency culminating in staged public readings this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:26PM

Tovah Feldshuh Will Play Jewish Boxing Manager Joe Jacobs in Dancing With Giants by Adam Hetrick

David Feldshuh’s Dancing With Giants, inspired by true events surrounding boxing champs Max Schmeling and Joe Louis, will receive a one-night-only benefit reading in Philadelphia.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:13PM

Audra McDonald and Reneé Fleming Headline Carnegie Hall’s Opening Night Gala October 3 by Adam Hetrick

Maestro Michael Tilson Thomas and the San Francisco Symphony launch the 2018–2019 season in an evening featuring opera, music theatre, and orchestral music by Gershwin and Liszt.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:59AM
Tuesday, October 2, 2018

Read Reviews for the New Tootsie Musical Starring Santino Fontana by Adam Hetrick

The Broadway-bound musical, featuring a score by The Band’s Visit's David Yazbek, opened in Chicago September 30.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:31AM
Monday, October 1, 2018

John Lloyd Young, Isaac Mizrahi, and Suzanne Vega Will Play Café Carlyle This Winter by Adam Hetrick

Tickets are now on sale for the winter season that kicks off February 5 with Mizrahi.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:05PM

Michael Lee Brown, Mallory Bechtel, Catlin Houlahan, and Jelani Remy Join High School Musical Trilogy Concert by Adam Hetrick

Rise star Damon J. Gillespie will also take part in the November 3 concert at Feinstein’s/54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Sunday, September 30, 2018

Conor Ryan, Lesli Margherita, and Tamika Lawrence Join Skivvies Halloween Hootenany by Adam Hetrick

Get dressed up for Halloween and join the October 31 concert at The Green Room 42.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54PM

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