All stories by Adam Hetrick on BroadwayStars

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

Broadway-Bound Tootsie Musical, Starring Santino Fontana, Opens in Chicago by Adam Hetrick

The musical adaptation of Tootsie, featuring a score by The Band’s Visit Tony winner David Yazbek and book by Robert Horn, opens in Chicago September 30.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM

Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction, With Stars of Frozen, Mean Girls, Be More Chill, Waitress, Wicked, and More, Takes Place Sept. 30 by Adam Hetrick

Artists taking part in the autograph table and photo booth will include Nicolette Robinson, Caissie Levy, Will Roland, Jessica Vosk, Laura Osnes, Chita Rivera, Tony Yazbeck, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:05AM
Friday, September 28, 2018

How Liz Callaway Joined Christy Altomare for a New Duet on Anastasia Classic ‘Journey to the Past’ by Adam Hetrick

The behind-the-scenes story of the song that now brings together the two women who voiced Anastasia on screen and on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:57PM

9 Weird and Wonderful Pieces of Broadway History You Can Bid on at the Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction by Adam Hetrick

We take a look at some of the collectible treasures and backstage curiosities that are currently open for bidding.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:57PM

‘Journey to the Past’ Duet With Anastasia Stars Christy Altomare and Liz Callaway Released September 28 by Adam Hetrick

Anastasia composer Stephen Flaherty accompanies the original stage and screen stars in a music video released in conjunction with the new single.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:24AM

Go-Go’s Broadway Musical Head Over Heels Will Release Cast Album by Adam Hetrick

Members of the all-female '80s rock band reunite for a special bonus track.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:38AM
Thursday, September 27, 2018

Patina Miller, Betsy Wolfe, and Mark Ballas Will Join Erich Bergen at Sony Hall by Adam Hetrick

Special guests have been announced to appear in concert with the Madam Secretary and Jersey Boys star September 20.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:29PM

Smash and Waitress Star Katharine McPhee Will Launch Fall Concert Tour by Adam Hetrick

The Broadway actor and recording artist will play the Kennedy Center as part of her Fall in Love tour.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:19PM

Rachel York Will Debut Thank You for the Music at The Green Room 42 by Adam Hetrick

The Head Over Heels star will pay tribute to the female artists who inspired her own career.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:30PM

SpongeBob Scenic Designer David Zinn Among 2018 Henry Hewes Design Awards Honorees by Adam Hetrick

The awards, which recognize achievement in American theatrical design, will be presented October 22 in New York City.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:24AM
Wednesday, September 26, 2018

Christian Borle and James Lapine Will Be Part of Falsettos Screening by Adam Hetrick

Tickets are now on sale for the screening and Q&A at The Jacob Burns Film Center in Pleasantville, New York.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:37PM

Beautiful Star Anika Larsen and Husband, Jazz Trumpeter Freddie Maxwell, Will Debut New Nightclub Act by Adam Hetrick

Make You Feel My Love: The Musical Romance of a Jazz Cat and a Broadway Baby will receive its New York debut at Feinstein’s/54 Below in October.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:32PM

Cinderella Stars Laura Osnes and Santino Fontana Will Reunite for Kennedy Center Concert by Adam Hetrick

The duo became Broadway royalty for their Tony-nominated performances in the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:59PM

Read Reviews for Janet McTeer in Broadway Premiere of Bernhardt/Hamlet by Adam Hetrick

Theresa Rebeck’s world premiere takes on stage legend Sarah Bernhardt and her quest to play one of the greatest roles of all time.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:49AM
Tuesday, September 25, 2018

Gorgeous: A Barbara Harris Tribute Will Be Held in October by Adam Hetrick

The Tony-winning star of On a Clear Day You Can See Forever and The Apple Tree, died August 21 at age 83.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:01PM

Goodspeed Plans Billy Elliot, Because of Winn Dixie, and Passing Through by Adam Hetrick

The season in Connecticut will launch in April with The Music Man.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:27AM

Watch Hailey Kilgore Record ‘Waiting for Life’ at Once On This Island Recording Session by Adam Hetrick

Kilgore was Tony-nominated for her performance in the Ahrens and Flaherty musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM
Monday, September 24, 2018

Rob Marshall Will Host Words on Dance: Jerome Robbins and West Side Story at the Paley Center by Adam Hetrick

Rita Moreno, George Chakiris, and more will gather to discuss the 1961 Oscar-winning film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:11PM

Smash Star Megan Hilty Will Play San Francisco’s Marines’ Memorial Theatre by Adam Hetrick

The Tony Award nominee will return to the Bay Area in November.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:40PM

See King Kong Meet Ann Darrow for the First Time in New Broadway Production Photo by Adam Hetrick

The one-ton silverback gorilla encounters his new Broadway co-star Christiani Pitts in the first production shot released from the new megamusical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:51PM

Harry Connick, Jr. Will Head Out on Concert Tour in the Fall by Adam Hetrick

The Pajama Game and On a Clear Day star will play London, Paris, and his hometown of New Orleans.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:34PM

Lucie Arnaz and Robert Klein Will Reunite on Broadway for They’re Playing Our Song by Adam Hetrick

The Actors Fund will present a 40th anniversary concert of the Marvin Hamlisch, Carole Bayer Sager, and Neil Simon musical in early 2019.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:16PM

Constance Wu, Kumail Nanjiani, Alfred Molina, More Join Calista Flockhart Terms of Endearment Reading by Adam Hetrick

Casting is now complete for Paramount Pictures’ staged reading of the Oscar-winning film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:29AM
Friday, September 21, 2018

Arthur Mitchell, Revolutionary Dancer and Founder of Dance Theatre of Harlem, Dies at 84 by Adam Hetrick

He broke ground as New York City Ballet’s first African-American principal dancer, creating the role of Puck in Balanchine’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:20PM

Watch Alex Newell Belt ‘Mama Will Provide’ at Once On This Island Cast Recording Session by Adam Hetrick

Newell stars as Asaka in the Tony Award-winning Broadway revival that plays Circle in the Square.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02PM

National Tour of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Launches September 21 by Adam Hetrick

Noah Weisberg stars as Willy Wonka in the tour that kicks off in Buffalo, New York.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM

List of Top 10 Most-Produced Plays of 2018–2019 Revealed by Adam Hetrick

Female playwrights, composers, and lyricists dominated this year’s list—which was also its most diverse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM
Thursday, September 20, 2018

Rockers on Broadway, Honoring Michael Cerveris, Will Offer The Who's Tommy Reunion by Adam Hetrick

The concert will pay tribute to the 25th anniversary of the 1993 Broadway musical on November 12.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:25PM

Bebe Neuwirth, Denée Benton, Nathan Lee Graham, Betsy Wolfe Set for Living for Today: And All That Jazz by Adam Hetrick

The music of Kander and Ebb will be celebrated at the 11th annual benefit concert October 1 at Joe’s Pub.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:50PM

Watch Tonya Pinkins Premiere Max Vernon Song ‘Home at Last’ by Adam Hetrick

The Tony Award winner performs from Vernon’s new musical The Tattooed Lady in this video premiere.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:50PM

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