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Thursday, June 28, 2018

17 Again Will Be Showcased at NAMT’s 30th Annual Festival of New Musicals by Adam Hetrick

Monstersongs, a new musical project from The Lightning Thief songwriter Rob Rokicki, will also be featured in the two-day event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM

Watch Broadway’s Christy Altomare and Zach Adkins Perform ‘At the Beginning’ From the 1997 Anastasia Movie by Adam Hetrick

The Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty song was featured during the final credits of the 1997 animated feature film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:21AM

The Cher Show Opens in Chicago Ahead of Fall Broadway Arrival by Adam Hetrick

The new musical about the entertainment icon officially opens at Chicago's Oriental Theatre June 28.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Wednesday, June 27, 2018

Kinky Boots Actor Nick Rashad Burroughs Will Perform James Brown Live at Joe’s Pub by Adam Hetrick

The Broadway actor will inhabit soul and funk musician James Brown in a one-night-only concert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:37PM

Emerson Colonial Theatre Announces Complete 2018 Season by Adam Hetrick

The newly renovated theatre reopens this summer with the pre-Broadway world premiere of Moulin Rouge!

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:19PM

Trans Voices Cabaret CHI Announces Lineup for Chicago Premiere by Adam Hetrick

The New York City concert series featuring transgender and gender non-conforming musical theatre performers is expanding its reach to Chicago.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:09PM

Glee’s Blake Jenner and Rise Star Damon J. Gillespie Join Peter Dinklage Cyrano at Goodspeed by Adam Hetrick

The new musical by the Grammy-winning indie rock band The National is set to premiere August 3.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:00PM

Martha Plimpton Will Perform All The Presidents Mann at Bard SummerScape by Adam Hetrick

The Emmy Award-winning actor pays tribute to songwriter Aimee Mann in her nightclub act.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:53PM

Heather Headley Sets Fall Concert Dates in Philadelphia, New York, and Boston by Adam Hetrick

The Tony-winning star of Aida and The Lion King is set to return to the concert stage with Broadway My Way.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:04AM

Watch Anastasia Originals Liz Callaway and Christy Altomare Belt ‘Journey to the Past’ Together by Adam Hetrick

The screen and stage stars of Anastasia came together for a duet of the Oscar-nominated Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty song.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:39AM

Liza Minnelli Set for Intimate Concert and Conversation With Michael Feinstein by Adam Hetrick

The Oscar and Tony Award-winning entertainer will appear at the Segerstrom Center in Costa Mesa.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:18AM

Tuesday, June 26, 2018

Nick Blaemire, Alex Brightman, Eliseo Román, and Barbara Walsh Added to 2018 Powerhouse Season by Adam Hetrick

Casting has been announced for the Jason Robert Brown–Jonathan Marc Sherman musical The Connector and the new musical Cowboy Bob.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:43PM

Tony Award Winner Chita Rivera Will Play Bard SummerScape by Adam Hetrick

Chita: A Legendary Celebration will be presented in late July at the Spiegeltent Cabaret.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:15PM

Friday, June 22, 2018

Moulin Rouge! Star Aaron Tveit Will Play Las Vegas by Adam Hetrick

Before his planned return to Broadway later this season, the stage and screen star will play two intimate concerts at The Smith Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:56AM

Thursday, June 21, 2018

Marin Ireland, Michael R. Jackson, Jo Lampert, More Headed to O'Neill Theater Center's Summer 2018 Conferences by Adam Hetrick

A diverse lineup of actors, directors, and writers will bring new plays and musicals to life at the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:55AM

Wednesday, June 20, 2018

Watch Aerialist Reed Kelly Fall Into the Mystery of ‘Ouija’ at Broadway Bares: Game Night by Adam Hetrick

The annual stripathon raised $1,875,090 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:55PM

A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder Now Available for Licensing From MTI by Adam Hetrick

Music Theatre International administers live performance rights to the Tony Award-winning musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:24PM

With a Lifetime Achievement Tony on Her Mantle, Chita Rivera Reveals the Secret to a Lifelong Broadway Career and Her Upcoming New York Concert Return by Adam Hetrick

The two-time Tony Award winner will perform highlights from her groundbreaking Broadway career on June 25.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:11PM

Top 30 Playwrights Announced for Samuel French Short Play Festival by Adam Hetrick

Tickets are now on sale for the August festival that will present the work of emerging playwrights.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM

Tuesday, June 19, 2018

Black-ish Creator Kenya Barris and Pharrell Williams to Pen Juneteenth Stage Musical by Adam Hetrick

The musical will tell two stories of African American families—one set in contemporary times and one in the Civil War era.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:14PM

Stars of The Band’s Visit, Come From Away, Kinky Boots, and Waitress Come Together for Pride at Cadillac House by Adam Hetrick

Cadillac and Playbill celebrated LGBTQ Pride Month for the second year June 18 with Tonight We Dare at Cadillac House SoHo.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:50AM

Alex Boniello, Olivia Puckett, DeMarius Copes Set for 54 Sings Ariana Grande by Adam Hetrick

The July 7 concert will feature a lineup of Broadway and up-and-coming talent at Feinstein’s/54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:11AM

Samuel French Will Publish Limited Edition of Boys in the Band Script by Adam Hetrick

An updated, one-act version of the groundbreaking play is making its Broadway debut starring Jim Parsons, Zachary Quinto, Matt Bomer, and Andrew Rannells.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:59AM

Monday, June 18, 2018

Get a Sneak Peek at Liz Callaway and Christy Altomare Singing ‘Journey to the Past’ Together by Adam Hetrick

The Anastasia stars of stage and screen will perform the song at the upcoming Broadway Princess Party at Feinstein’s/54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:04PM

How Do You Cover Up Falling Asleep on a Broadway Stage While Holding an Accordian? by Adam Hetrick

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth shares some classic onstage mishaps and antics from Anne L. Nathan and Harvey Fierstein.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:42PM

Moulin Rouge! Musical Delays Start of Boston World Premiere by Adam Hetrick

A construction-related incident at the Colonial Theatre has pushed back previews, which were originally slated to begin June 27.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:23PM

Merle Dandridge Returns to Broadway’s Once On This Island by Adam Hetrick

Dandridge created the role of Papa Ge in the Tony-nominated revival at Circle in the Square.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:34AM

How Ian McKellen’s Decision to Live an Authentic Life Became the Bridge from Macbeth to Magneto by Adam Hetrick

McKellen: Playing The Part, a documentary from director Joe Stephenson, premieres in the U.S. June 19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:15AM

Friday, June 15, 2018

What Did Critics Think of New William Finn Musical The Royal Family of Broadway? by Adam Hetrick

Harriet Harris, Laura Michelle Kelly, Will Swenson, and Chip Zien star in the world premiere that opened June 13 at Barrington Stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:28AM

Thursday, June 14, 2018

Tori Scott Will Return to Joe’s Pub With Annual Make America Gay Again Pride Show by Adam Hetrick

The acclaimed nightlife entertainer, who is in residence at Joe’s Pub, returns for her third annual Pride show on June 23.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:12PM

Tori Scott Will Return to Joe’s Pub With Annual Making America Gay Again Pride Show by Adam Hetrick

The acclaimed nightlife entertainer, who is in residence at Joe’s Pub, returns for her third annual Pride show on June 23.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:12PM

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