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Friday, May 18, 2018

The Civilians Launch Michael Friedman Legacy Fund With Joe’s Pub Benefit Concert by Adam Hetrick

The work of the late Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson composer-lyricist will be archived and released as part of the initiative.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:25PM

Hamilton’s Renée Elise Goldsberry and Phillipa Soo Will Reunite for Boston Pops Concerts by Adam Hetrick

The original Schuyler sisters step in for fellow Hamilton star Leslie Odom Jr. in the June 12–14 concerts at Symphony Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:57PM

Smash’s Jaime Cepero Will Debut Original Songs at Green Room 42 by Adam Hetrick

Songs About Anxiety and the Boys That Played Me will feature special guests Emma Hunton and Joel Perez.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:58PM

Betsy Wolfe and Isaac Powell Are Upcoming Contestants on I Only Have Lies for You by Adam Hetrick

The live Broadway game show at the Laurie Beechman Theatre continues May 20.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12PM

Read Reviews for New Jeanine Tesori-David Henry Hwang Collaboration Soft Power by Adam Hetrick

Conrad Ricamora and Francis Jue star in the world-premiere, genre-spanning “play with a musical” that opened May 16 in Los Angeles.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:47AM

Thursday, May 17, 2018

Women on Fire, With Kathleen Chalfant, Maddie Corman, Penny Fuller, and Mary Testa, Extends Off-Broadway by Adam Hetrick

In the new play from writer-director Chris Henry, a rotating cast of women share real-life stories about the current “State of the United States.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:15PM

Wednesday, May 16, 2018

Broadway League Announces 2018 League Awards, Honoring Touring Broadway by Adam Hetrick

The annual awards recognize contributions of industry members who help bring national tours to communities across the U.S.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:02PM

Tony Award Winner Paulo Szot Will Return to Feinstein’s/54 Below by Adam Hetrick

The South Pacific star will perform Salute to Broadway June 26–30.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:41PM

Cynthia Erivo, Katie Homes, James Earl Jones, and Uzo Aduba Join Benedict Cumberbatch for NYC Letters Live by Adam Hetrick

The celebration of written and spoken word will debut in New York May 18–19 at the Town Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:24PM

Aladdin’s Arielle Jacobs and Javier Colon Sing ’A Whole New World’ by Adam Hetrick

The duet is featured on Jacobs’ new album, A Leap in the Dark.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:10PM

Tuesday, May 15, 2018

Broadway Bets Poker Tournament Raises Record $295,100 for BC/EFA by Adam Hetrick

Steve Martin, Michael Cera, Billy Crudup, and Tony Yazbeck were among the players in the fourth annual Broadway poker tournament.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:11PM

Jim Parsons Returns to the Party in Broadway’s Boys in the Band Tonight by Adam Hetrick

The Emmy-winning actor stars as Michael in the Broadway premiere of Mart Crowley’s 1968 play about a group of gay friends living in New York City.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:23PM

Broadway Green Alliance Will Hold Spring Textile Collection Drive by Adam Hetrick

The May 27 collection drive is open to all shows, theatres, industry members, and fans.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:51PM

Neil Patrick Harris, Mary-Louise Parker, and Billy Porter Will Be Part of Laramie Project’s 20th Anniversary by Adam Hetrick

Laramie: A Legacy will commemorate the life and impact of Matthew Shepard in a benefit reading that will also feature members of the original company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:04PM

Nyle DiMarco and NPR’s Celeste Headlee Are Hosting Children of a Lesser God Talkbacks by Adam Hetrick

The Broadway revival of Mark Medoff’s Tony Award-winning drama co-stars Joshua Jackson and Lauren Ridloff.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24PM

Monday, May 14, 2018

Jeremy Jordan and Ashley Spencer Set New York City Concert Debut by Adam Hetrick

The Broadway couple will debut their new concert Starring Opposite You in the heart of Broadway’s theatre district this July.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:32PM

Grosses Analysis: Three Tall Women, The Iceman Cometh, Mean Girls, More Hit New Box Office Highs by Adam Hetrick

The productions earned multiple Tony Award nominations earlier this month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:36PM

Martyrs Playwright Romana Soutus Guests on The Compass by Adam Hetrick

The playwright and performer weighs in on queer representation in the New York theatre scene and developing work at La MaMa E.T.C.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:32PM

Thicker Than Water, Outsiders’ Take on the American Dream, Will Premiere at Joe’s Pub by Adam Hetrick

The immersive work from TerryandTheCuz about two Malaysian filmmakers trying to make it in Hollywood begins May 18.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:10PM

Becki Newton Will Reunite With Ugly Betty Co-Star Michael Urie for Kennedy Center How to Succeed by Adam Hetrick

John Bolton, Michael McGrath, and Joaquina Kalukango are also among the newly announced cast members for the production that stars Skylar Astin and Betsy Wolfe.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

John Cameron Mitchell at Work on Musical Podcast Featuring Cynthia Erivo, Patti LuPone, More by Adam Hetrick

The first season of Anthem will showcase original songs by Mitchell performed by Erivo, LuPone, Glenn Close, James Monroe Iglehart, Justin Vivian Bond, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:59AM

Friday, May 11, 2018

Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas Will Return to Madison Square Garden by Adam Hetrick

The holiday musical will return to New York this December.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:55PM

An Intimate Production of Sondheim's Follies Rises in Queens by Adam Hetrick

Astoria Performing Arts Center takes on one of the most ambitious works in musical theatre history as it says farewell to its current home and looks toward its future.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:38PM

Audra McDonald Live Album Sing Happy Released Digitally May 11 by Adam Hetrick

The six-time Tony Award winner performs a selection of new material and highlights from her career in the live concert recording with the New York Philharmonic Orchestra.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:33PM

Thursday, May 10, 2018

An American in Paris Will Screen in U.S. Cinemas This September by Adam Hetrick

Original stars Robert Fairchild and Leanne Cope co-star in the live taping that was filmed during the award-winning musical’s London run.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:48PM

To Kill a Mockingbird Producers Reach Settlement With Harper Lee; Broadway Production Finds Theatre by Adam Hetrick

Aaron Sorkin's stage adaptation, starring Jeff Daniels, will open December 13.