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Friday, September 14, 2018

Jane Lynch, Matthew Morrison, and Shoshana Bean Set for Dallas Summer Musicals Gala by Adam Hetrick

Tickets are now on sale for An Evening With the Best of Broadway, which takes place November 3 at the Music Hall at Fair Park.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:52PM

Outer Critics Circle Names Four New Members to Executive/Nominating Committee by Adam Hetrick

Cynthia Allen, Richard Ridge, David Roberts, and Janice Simpson join the organization of journalists covering New York for outlets across the U.S.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:50PM
Thursday, September 13, 2018

Donmar Warehouse Sets U.K. Premiere of Lynn Nottage’s Pulitzer-Winning Sweat by Adam Hetrick

Also planned is a stage adaptation of filmmaker Peter Strickland’s acclaimed 2012 indie thriller Berberian Sound Studio.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:27PM

Yehezkel Lazarov Will Headline Fiddler on the Roof National Tour by Adam Hetrick

Bartlett Sher’s Tony-nominated revival will launch a U.S. national tour October 17, playing over 30 cities in its first year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:58PM

Ann Hampton Callaway Sets Fall Album Release and 37-City Concert Tour by Adam Hetrick

The Tony Award-nominated entertainer will hit the road this fall with the release of her latest album, Jazz Goes to the Movies.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:49AM

Lara Pulver Joins Adrian Lester, Clive Rowe, and Meow Meow in Guys and Dolls at Royal Albert Hall by Adam Hetrick

Casting is now complete for the semi-staged concerts that will take place October 19–20 featuring the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:58AM
Wednesday, September 12, 2018

Dear Evan Hansen’s Michael Lee Brown Will Make New York City Solo Concert Debut by Adam Hetrick

Broadway's Evan Hansen alternate will perform songs from his new EP at Feinstein's/54 Below September 30.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:58PM

Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty’s New Musical Marie Will Bow in Seattle by Adam Hetrick

Previously titled Little Dancer, the collaboration with director-choreographer Susan Stroman tells the story of the 14-year-old who inspired Degas.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:00PM

John Mulaney, Richard Kind, Ethan Slater to Sing Music of Eli Bolin & Allison Posner by Adam Hetrick

The September 25 concert at Feinstein’s/54 Below will also feature Nick Blaemire, Alysha Deslorieux, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:50AM

John Mulaney, Richard Kind, Ethan Slater Join Eli Bolin & Allison Posner Concert by Adam Hetrick

The September 25 show at Feinstein’s/54 Below will also feature Nick Blaemire, Alysha Deslorieux, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:50AM

Tony Award Winner Lea Salonga to Play First-Ever U.K. Concert Tour by Adam Hetrick

The Miss Saigon and Once On This Island star will play the London Palladium in February as part of her first solo U.K. concert tour.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:41AM
Tuesday, September 11, 2018

Nathan Lee Graham Will Debut All Things Bright and Beautiful: A Sondheim Salon at Green Room 42 by Adam Hetrick

The stage and screen actor will perform from Follies, Night Music, Passion, and more October 11.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:45PM

Jay Armstrong Johnson Returns With Halloween Favorite I Put A Spell On You by Adam Hetrick

The annual Halloween concert, lovingly spoofing Disney's Hocus Pocus, will again entrance audiences for one night only at (Le) Poisson Rouge.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:27PM

Bonnie Milligan, Caitlin Kinnunen, and More Set for Broadway Back to School Concert by Adam Hetrick

Tony Award nominee Hunter Bell returns to host the fourth annual benefit September 23 at Feinstein’s/54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:51AM

Primary Stages to Honor Danny Burstein and Rebecca Luker by Adam Hetrick

The Broadway couple, both multiple Tony nominees, will be honored by friends and colleagues October 29.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:27AM
Monday, September 10, 2018

Grosses Analysis: Straight White Men Ends Run With Best Week on Broadway by Adam Hetrick

Playwright Young Jean Lee made history as the first Asian-American female playwright to be produced on Broadway with a production featuring Armie Hammer and Josh Charles.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:11PM

Original In the Heights Cast Member John Herrera to Star in Havana Music Hall Musical World Premiere by Adam Hetrick

The new musical, set on the brink of the Cuban Revolution, premieres October 10 at the Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre in Coral Gables, Florida.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:33PM
Thursday, September 6, 2018

How the Creators of King Kong Transformed Hollywood’s Damsel in Distress Into Broadway’s New Hero by Adam Hetrick

He may be King on screen, but it will be a woman’s world on Broadway when Ann Darrow takes center stage in the multi-million dollar musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:10AM
Wednesday, September 5, 2018

Christy Altomare, Christine Baranski, Nathan Lane, Chita Rivera, and More to Celebrate Terrence McNally at 92Y by Adam Hetrick

The Tony Award-winning playwright is the subject of the new documentary Every Act of Life, which will be screened alongside live performances from artists who originated his roles.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:03PM

Be More Chill Director Stephen Brackett Directing Musical About Teenage Mary Magdalene at NAMT by Adam Hetrick

Gary Griffin has also been announced to direct 17 Again at NAMT’s 30th Annual Festival of New Musicals October 25–26 at New World Stages.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:43PM

Watch New Promo for Will & Grace Season 2 Return by Adam Hetrick

The hit NBC series returns October 4 with guest stars Matt Bomer, Minnie Driver, Adam Rippon, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

Before The Cher Show Hits Broadway, Stephanie J. Block Will Play Indianapolis Concerts by Adam Hetrick

The two-time Tony nominee heads to The Cabaret in September before taking on her biggest Broadway role yet.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:00AM

Mary Beth Peil Sets Departure From Broadway’s Anastasia by Adam Hetrick

The Tony Award nominee originated the role of the Dowager Empress in the Ahrens and Flaherty musical based on the 1997 animated film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:39AM
Tuesday, September 4, 2018

Grosses Analysis: SpongeBob SquarePants Draws Fans in Final 2 Weeks on Broadway by Adam Hetrick

The new musical ends its run at the Palace Theatre September 16

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:14PM

Release Date Set for ‘Journey to the Past’ Duet With Anastasia Stars Christy Altomare and Liz Callaway by Adam Hetrick

A new music video will debut in conjunction with the single's release later this month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:03PM

Broadway Buskers Series Returns With Wicked’s John Krause and Michael Wartella by Adam Hetrick

Ben Cameron hosts the free outdoor concerts that take place Tuesday evenings throughout the month of September.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:49PM

National Theatre Artistic Director Steps In for Ailing Cast Member With Minutes to Spare by Adam Hetrick

Rufus Norris had less than 30 minutes to prepare for the sold-out August 31 performance of Laura Wade's acclaimed play Home, I'm Darling.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM
Friday, August 31, 2018

Broadway Meets the Beach Wraps Summer Season in Seaside Heights by Adam Hetrick

Stars from Anastasia, A Bronx Tale, Beautiful, and more performed seaside at the concert series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:28PM

Jenn Colella and Chilina Kennedy Will Bring Call It Love to Birdland by Adam Hetrick

The Come From Away and Beautiful stars will perform the new song cycle September 10.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:53AM

Krysta Rodriguez Will Play Feinstein’s/54 Below by Adam Hetrick

The Smash and In the Heights star will make her Feinstein’s/54 Below solo debut November 27.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM

Christine Andreas Will Perform Piaf: No Regrets at Feinstein’s/54 Below by Adam Hetrick

The Tony Award nominee will return to the midtown venue November 8–10.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:14AM

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