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Thursday, March 22, 2018

Three Aladdin Genies Will Take the Stage in The Genie’s Jukebox at Green Room 42 by Adam Hetrick

Major Attaway, Juwan Crawley, and Deonté L. Warren, each from the current Broadway production of the Disney musical, will perform in concert together March 25.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:58PM

Jason Robert Brown, Brandon Uranowitz, Leslie Kritzer, and More Set for Barrington Stage Cabaret Lineup by Adam Hetrick

The 2018 season for Mr. Finn’s Cabaret, named for Falsettos and A New Brain writer William Finn, has been revealed.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:10PM

Audra McDonald Will Headline New York Philharmonic’s Spring Gala by Adam Hetrick

The May 1 concert at David Geffen Hall will feature music by Rodgers and Hammerstein, Stephen Sondheim, Leonard Bernstein, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:09PM

Children of a Lesser God, Starring Joshua Jackson and Lauren Ridloff, Begins Performances on Broadway March 22 by Adam Hetrick

Kenny Leon directs the first-ever Broadway revival of Mark Medoff’s Tony-winning 1980 drama.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM

Children of a Lesser God Broadway Revival Will Incorporate Supertitles by Adam Hetrick

The text of Mark Medoff’s Tony Award-winning play will be seamlessly incorporated into the show’s production design.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:55AM
Wednesday, March 21, 2018

Bruce Springsteen Extends Broadway Run to December by Adam Hetrick

The Grammy Award winner’s unprecedented, sold-out Broadway run has extended for a third time at the Walter Kerr Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:21AM

Lesli Margherita, Claybourne Elder, and More Join Skivvies’ April 1 Concert at Green Room 42 by Adam Hetrick

The stripped-down musical duo are putting a new spin on Easter brunch.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:37AM

Shelby Ladd and Stephen Santore to Lead Broadway Ad Agency SpotCo by Adam Hetrick

The advertising and branding agency behind Broadway’s Book of Mormon, Mean Girls, Kinky Boots, and Hello, Dolly! announces a new leadership team.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:29AM
Tuesday, March 20, 2018

See Dick Van Dyke Visit Young Cast of Mary Poppins Jr. by Adam Hetrick

The original Bert from the 1964 Disney classic paid a visit to the kid cast members during rehearsals.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:46PM

Louise Pitre and Carly Street Will Bring Angel and the Sparrow to Montreal by Adam Hetrick

The Mamma Mia! Tony nominee will play Edith Piaf in the English-language premiere of the play with music.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:52PM

Broadway Carousel Revival Sets Rush Ticket Policy by Adam Hetrick

Jessie Mueller and Joshua Henry star in the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic that opens April 12 at the Imperial Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:55AM

Norm Lewis, Rachel Tucker, and Betsy Wolfe to Join Jason Robert Brown for London Concert by Adam Hetrick

The April 11 West End concert will feature the 60-piece BBC Orchestra.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:52AM
Monday, March 19, 2018

Jenn Colella and Katrina Lenk Will Announce Outer Critics Circle Nominations by Adam Hetrick

The 68th annual award nominations will be announced April 24 at the Algonquin Hotel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:42PM

Grosses Analysis: Mean Girls Breaks $1 Million in First Week on Broadway by Adam Hetrick

The new revival of Carousel, starring Jessie Mueller, Joshua Henry, and Reneé Fleming, also hit a new box office high in its third week.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:20PM

Take That Musical The Band Will Transfer to London by Adam Hetrick

The new musical, featuring the young winners of the TV reality competition Let It Shine, will arrive at the Theatre Royal Haymarket in December.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:01PM

McCarter Theatre Will Stage World Premieres by Ken Ludwig, Douglas McGrath, and Eleanor Burgess by Adam Hetrick

Artistic Director Emily Mann has announced the theatre’s 2018–2019 season, which will also include works by Dominique Morisseau and David Hare.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM
Friday, March 16, 2018

Composer Michael Thurber Joins Leah Walsh for Episode 112 of The Compass by Adam Hetrick

The podcast documents the lives of artists navigating the waters between art and commerce.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:31PM

Andrea Martin to Host ASTEP Gala With Kate Baldwin, Laura Osnes and Mean Girls Cast by Adam Hetrick

Artists Striving to End Poverty will hold its inaugural gala April 23 at Feinstein’s/54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:08PM

Quentin Earl Darrington Returns to Broadway’s Once On This Island March 16 by Adam Hetrick

Tony nominee Norm Lewis, who stepped into the run in January, played his final performance March 7.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:05PM

Cate Blanchett Withdraws From All About Eve Stage Adaptation by Adam Hetrick

The Oscar winner was announced to star as Margo Channing in director Ivo van Hove’s adaptation of the 1950 classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:23AM
Thursday, March 15, 2018

Donna Murphy Signs on for Live-Action Anastasia Movie by Adam Hetrick

The fate of the fabled Russian princess inspires a new film set in both 1917 and 1988.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:36PM

BBC Radio Will Broadcast Sondheim on Sondheim With Liz Callaway and Julian Ovenden by Adam Hetrick

Ben Forster and Rebecca Trehearn also appear in the symphonic version of the docu-musical that receives its European premiere March 15 with the BBC Orchestra

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:37PM

Cheyenne Jackson Steps in for Laura Benanti to Headline Chicago Benefit Concerts by Adam Hetrick

The American Horror Story and Xanadu star will now headline the March 18 benefit concerts for Chicago Theatre Workshop.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:05AM
Wednesday, March 14, 2018

Stage Adaptation of Disney’s Bedknobs and Broomsticks Sets Chicago World Premiere by Adam Hetrick

Chicago Shakespeare Theater will present the expanded stage adaptation of the 1971 film as part of its 2018–2019 season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:59PM

John Cameron Mitchell and Neil Gaiman Will Discuss Upcoming Film How to Talk to Girls at Parties by Adam Hetrick

Nicole Kidman, Alex Sharp, Ruth Wilson, and Elle Fanning star in the film about a young alien girl who falls for a punk in 1970s London.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:15PM

Laura Benanti and Laura Osnes Will Offer Master Classes in New York City by Adam Hetrick

Student performers will work on audition technique and song interpretation with the Broadway artists.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:01PM

Original Stage and Screen Anastasia Stars to Share Stage in Broadway Princess Party by Adam Hetrick

Liz Callaway and Christy Altomare will join Laura Osnes at Feinstein’s/54 Below in June for the latest installment in the popular concert series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:43PM

Andrew Lloyd Webber Renames London Theatre for Cats Choreographer Gillian Lynne by Adam Hetrick

The New London Theatre served as home to the original West End production of the international hit musical for 20 years.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:31AM
Tuesday, March 13, 2018

South Pacific Tony Nominee Loretta Ables Sayre Will Play Birthday Concerts at Blue Note Hawaii by Adam Hetrick

She captivated Broadway audiences with her performance of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Bali H’ai” in the Tony-winning 2008 revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:39PM

First Look: Brandon Uranowitz and Heléne Yorke Preview Grand Hotel at Encores! by Adam Hetrick

The fabled musical returns to New York for the first time since its 1989 Broadway debut.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:45PM

Musicals Tonight! Will End 20-Year Run With Calamity Jane by Adam Hetrick

The Obie Award-winning theatre company dedicated to staging under-appreciated and overlooked works is closing its doors.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:35PM

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Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
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Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
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Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
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