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Sunday, July 15, 2018

EXCLUSIVE: Watch How Serenbe Playhouse Sinks the Titanic by Adam Hetrick

The doomed luxury liner sinks nightly as part of a season that sets each of its productions on and around bodies of water.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:08PM

Angels in America, Starring Andrew Garfield and Nathan Lane, Closes on Broadway July 15 by Adam Hetrick

The revival of Tony Kushner’s landmark account of a bewildered nation at the dawn of the AIDS epidemic became the most Tony-nominated play in history.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:40AM

Saturday, July 14, 2018

FX’s Pose Stars, Dyllón Burnside, Mj Rodriguez, and Ryan Jamaal Swain, Will Perform NYC Concert by Adam Hetrick

The groundbreaking series about a group of LGBTQ youth of color who forge a family in New York City’s ball culture scene in the 1980s will return for a second season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:00PM

Friday, July 13, 2018

New Name Revealed for Broadway ‘Gypsy Robe’ Ceremony by Adam Hetrick

The Broadway opening-night tradition honoring musical ensemble members will be rechristened at the July 26 opening of Head Over Heels.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:23PM

Thursday, July 12, 2018

Remembering Chicago Actor Jeff Loeffelholz by Adam Hetrick

A member of the revival’s original cast, Loeffelholz served as standby for the role of Mary Sunshine from 1996 until his death June 29.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:37PM

Choreographer Esmé Boyce Guests on Episode 122 of The Compass by Adam Hetrick

Leah Walsh hosts the podcast where industry professionals share their unique artistic journeys.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:22PM

EXCLUSIVE: Watch Andrew Keenan-Bolger Sing Newsies’ ‘Letter from the Refuge’ by Adam Hetrick

The Newsies and Tuck Everlasting star will perform in concert at Cape May Stage July 23.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:26PM

Wednesday, July 11, 2018

Chicago Producers Launch Investigation Into Events Leading Up to Death of Longtime Cast Member Jeff Loeffelholz by Adam Hetrick

Loeffelholz, a 22-year veteran cast member of the show, took his own life June 29.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:25PM

Monday, July 9, 2018

Newsies Director Jeff Calhoun and Soft Power Composer Jeanine Tesori Will Lead Freddie G Master Classes by Adam Hetrick

Lighting designer Ken Billington and sound designer Matt Kraus are also among the Broadway professionals who will work with teachers from across the U.S.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Sunday, July 8, 2018

SpongeBob SquarePants Will End Broadway Run in September by Adam Hetrick

The new musical was nominated for 12 Tony Awards.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:08PM

Friday, July 6, 2018

The Boy Band Project Will Perform BC/EFA Benefit Concert in NYC by Adam Hetrick

Cast members from Jersey Boys, Altar Boys, and more perform favorites from 90s boy bands and beyond.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:24PM

Laura Benanti Will Join Todd Almond and Sarah Ruhl for Melancholy Play in Concert by Adam Hetrick

The chamber musical adaptation of Ruhl’s play will be presented at Joe’s Pub July 8.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:29PM

Thursday, July 5, 2018

Randy Harrison and Nick Adams Will Join The Skivvies in Indianapolis and Provincetown by Adam Hetrick

Musical duo Nick Cearley and Lauren Molina will play The Cabaret and The Crown and Anchor this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:01PM

EXCLUSIVE: Watch Andrew Keenan-Bolger Sing From His Upcoming Concert Series by Adam Hetrick

The Broadway alum sings "Eduardo" ahead of his July concert in Cape May, New Jersey.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:43PM

The Barrow Group Season Will Include Revival of Martin Moran’s The Tricky Part by Adam Hetrick

The three-play season will also feature the U.S. premiere of U.K. playwright Clare McIntyre’s The Thickness of Skin and a world premiere by K. Lorrel Manning.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:13PM

World-Premiere Musical Havana Music Hall Will Play Miami This Fall by Adam Hetrick

Set on the brink of the Cuban Revolution, the new musical will play the Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre in Coral Gables, Florida.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:08PM

Tuesday, July 3, 2018

Faith Prince Will Headline New York Pops’ Underground Cabaret by Adam Hetrick

The Guys and Dolls Tony winner will join Steve Reineke for the cabaret fundraiser at Feinstein’s/54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:16PM

Jelani Alladin, Corey Cott, Amber Iman, and More Tapped for Broadway Sings: Unplugged by Adam Hetrick

Sara Bareilles, Beyoncé, Kelly Clarkson, Lady Gaga, and Alanis Morissette are among the artists whose work will be performed at the Green Room 42.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:58AM

Watch Liza Minnelli Sing Broadway Classic in Her Recent Concert Return by Adam Hetrick

The Academy and Tony Award-winning performer was joined by Michael Feinstein for the June 30 concert at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM

Monday, July 2, 2018

Grosses Analysis: Mean Girls and Angels in America Reach New Highs at Broadway Summer Box Office by Adam Hetrick

The Band’s Visit also continues its post-Tony Awards rebound at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:04PM

Hear Janá Gómez, Star of Spain’s Upcoming Anastasia, Perform ‘Journey to the Past’ by Adam Hetrick

The Spanish-language premiere of the stage musical debuts October 4 in Madrid.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:40PM

Don Pippin, Original Music Director of Oliver!, Mame, La Cage aux Folles, and A Chorus Line, to Perform NYC Concert by Adam Hetrick

Veteran Broadway music director Pippin will go behind the scenes of Broadway’s biggest hits at Feinstein’s/54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24PM

Saturday, June 30, 2018

Liza Minnelli Joins Michael Feinstein for Intimate Concert and Conversation Tonight by Adam Hetrick

The Oscar and Tony Award-winning entertainer returns to the concert stage with an appearance at the Segerstrom Center in Costa Mesa.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:00AM

Friday, June 29, 2018

Betsy Wolfe, Jackie Hoffman, John Lloyd Young, and Leslie Jordan to Play Feinstein’s at the Nikko by Adam Hetrick

A slate of Broadway favorites are heading to the San Francisco nightlife venue in the coming weeks.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:53PM

Ariana DeBose, Taylor Louderman, Daniel Reichard, and More to Join The Skivvies at Le Poisson Rouge by Adam Hetrick

Nick Cearley and Lauren Molina will be joined by a host of Broadway talent for their upcoming July concert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:35AM

What Did Chicago Critics Think of The Cher Show? by Adam Hetrick

The new musical will arrive on Broadway this fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:38AM

Thursday, June 28, 2018

Tony Nominee Vivian Reed Will Salute Lena Horne With Birthday Tribute Concert by Adam Hetrick

The two-time Tony Award nominee is remembering the singing star on the 101st anniversary of her birth.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:12PM

Watch Highlights from Promises, Promises Concert Starring Santino Fontana, Marc Kudisch, Ali Stroker, John Cariani, and More by Adam Hetrick

Transport Group presented the concert of the Burt Bacharach-Neil Simon musical June 25.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:02PM