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Tuesday, March 13, 2018

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
Thursday, March 8, 2018

How Does Andrew Lloyd Webber Know When He’s Gotten a Show Right? by Adam Hetrick

The most successful commercial composer in the world reveals stories of his successes and struggles in his new memoir, Unmasked.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Monday, March 5, 2018

Carolee Carmello, Kenita Miller, and Charlotte Maltby Will Sing Baby in Concert by Adam Hetrick

The concert will take on special meaning when Charlotte Maltby performs “The Story Goes On,” written by her father, Tony-winning lyricist and director, Richard Maltby Jr.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:41PM
Friday, March 2, 2018

David Cromer Will Direct Next to Normal for Writers Theatre's 2018-2019 Season by Adam Hetrick

The acclaimed director of Broadway’s The Band’s Visit will return to Chicago to stage the Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:33PM

Watch Christiane Noll Perform ’Johnny One Note’ From Rodgers and Hart Tribute at Feinstein’s/54 Below by Adam Hetrick

Noll will join Darius de Haas and Debby Boone for the March 27 concert celebrating the writers of such hits as “Bewitched,” “I Wish I Were in Love Again,” and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:32PM

Watch Book of Mormon’s Donell James Foreman Preview Dirty 30 at Feinstein’s/54 Below by Adam Hetrick

Foreman previews Whitney Houston’s “Why Does It Hurt So Bad” from his upcoming nightclub act on March 19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM
Thursday, March 1, 2018

Kathleen Chalfant Will Star in Woman of the World for Liz Smith Reading Series by Adam Hetrick

The Miranda Theatre Company’s first-annual Liz Smith Reading Series launches March 6.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:08PM

Disney’s Newsies Now Available for Amateur Licensing by Adam Hetrick

The hit Broadway stage adaptation of the 1992 film is now available for licensing to schools and community theatre groups.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:17PM

Audra McDonald Will Bring Concert Tour to Florida by Adam Hetrick

The six-time Tony Award winner will play five engagements in Florida.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:50PM

Tyne Daly, Sierra Boggess, and More Reunite for It Shoulda Been You Concert by Adam Hetrick

The cast of the 2015 Broadway musical will reunite for a one-night-only concert at the 92nd Street Y.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:15AM
Wednesday, February 28, 2018

Samantha Massell and Kevin Massey Sing Broadway’s Jane Eyre at Feinstein’s/54 Below Tonight by Adam Hetrick

Original Broadway cast member Mary Stout revisits the role of Mrs. Fairfax in the concert presentations of the Tony-nominated Paul Gordon musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:48PM

Broadway Revival of Once on This Island Will Launch a National Tour by Adam Hetrick

Director Michael Arden’s reimagined staging for the Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty musical will hit the road in fall 2019.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:24PM

Wicked Star Shoshana Bean Releases Single of Greatest Showman’s Oscar-Nominated ‘This Is Me’ by Adam Hetrick

Benj Pasek and Justin Paul earned their second Academy Award nomination for the pop anthem that is being released to raise funds for the Los Angeles LGBT Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:44AM

Rise Star Josh Radnor Kicks Off 2018 Theatre in Our Schools Month by Adam Hetrick

The star of the new NBC series, about the transformative power of a high school theatre program, lends his voice to the grassroots effort.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:00AM
Tuesday, February 27, 2018

Liz Callaway and Julian Ovenden Will Star in Sondheim on Sondheim With BBC Orchestra by Adam Hetrick

Ben Forster and Rebecca Trehearn will also appear in the symphonic version of the musical that receives its European premiere March 15.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:41PM

Three Tall Women, Starring Glenda Jackson, Laurie Metcalf, and Alison Pill, Cancels First Two Broadway Performances by Adam Hetrick

The anticipated Broadway premiere of Edward Albee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning 1994 drama will now begin previews March 1.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:56AM

Derek Klena and Caroline O’Connor Set Final Date in Broadway’s Anastasia by Adam Hetrick

Klena and O’Connor originated the roles of Dmitry and Lily in the Broadway adaptation of the animated 1997 film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:19AM

Edward Albee’s Three Tall Women, Starring Glenda Jackson, Laurie Metcalf, and Alison Pill, Arrives on Broadway by Adam Hetrick

Joe Mantello directs the Broadway premiere of the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama that begins previews February 27 at the Golden Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:19AM
Monday, February 26, 2018

Nyle DiMarco and Children of a Lesser God Star Lauren Ridloff Teach ASL Signs Every Broadway Fan Should Know by Adam Hetrick

Joshua Jackson and Ridloff star in the Kenny Leon-directed Broadway revival, which begins performances March 22 at Studio 54.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:53PM

Anna Camp and Thomas Sadoski to Star in L.A. Premiere of Amy Herzog’s Belleville by Adam Hetrick

Pasadena Playhouse will produce the drama about a newlywed American couple whose idyllic life abroad unravels in one night.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:59PM

Robert E. Wankel to Succeed Paul Libin as President of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS by Adam Hetrick

The veteran Broadway industry leader will retire from his role at the non-profit.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:56PM
Friday, February 23, 2018

Watch John Legend in Rehearsals for NBC’s Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert! by Adam Hetrick

The Oscar and Grammy winner sings “Gethsemane” in the teaser for the April 1 live broadcast that also stars Sara Bareilles and Brandon Victor Dixon.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:15PM

Bandstand Stars Laura Osnes and Corey Cott Will Get the Band Back Together at Birdland by Adam Hetrick

After a sold-out debut last fall, “The Donny Nova Band” will reunite for a March encore engagement.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:30PM

Miss Saigon Star Eva Noblezada Sets San Francisco Concert Dates by Adam Hetrick

The Tony nominee will make her Feinstein’s at the Nikko debut in April with her nightclub act Girl No More.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:50PM

Laura Osnes, Susan Egan, and Courtney Reed Will Bring Broadway Princess Party to San Francisco by Adam Hetrick

The popular concert series featuring the stars of Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, and Aladdin will play Feinstein’s at the Nikko in June.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:10PM

Angels in America, Starring Nathan Lane and Andrew Garfield, Returns to Broadway by Adam Hetrick

Tony Kushner’s landmark account of a bewildered nation at the dawn of the AIDS epidemic returns to Broadway February 23 in a timely revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:32AM
Thursday, February 22, 2018

Sutton Foster, Leslie Odom, Jr., and Alfie Boe Will Join Boston Pops This Spring by Adam Hetrick

The Pops will also celebrate Leonard Bernstein with performances of West Side Story and On the Town.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:24PM

Paula Vogel’s Indecent Joins Dear Evan Hansen and Falsettos for Los Angeles’ Center Theatre Group Season by Adam Hetrick

The 2018-2019 season will also include the return of Matthew Bourne’s Cinderella.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:41PM
Wednesday, February 21, 2018

Heathers Musical, Based on Cult 1988 Film, Sets One-Night-Only Concert Return by Adam Hetrick

The Off-Broadway musical by Tony nominee Laurence O’Keefe and Kevin Murphy will come to Feinstein’s/54 Below in March.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:26PM

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 15, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
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