All stories by Adam Hetrick on BroadwayStars

Friday, December 8, 2017

Kristen Bell, Alfre Woodard, Garrett Hedlund, and Sharon Stone Will Announce Golden Globe Nominations by Adam Hetrick

Nominations for the 75th annual Golden Globe Awards will be announced December 11.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:23PM

The Greatest Showman Movie Musical Plans Pop-Up Musical Events in NYC by Adam Hetrick

Hugh Jackman stars in the feature film that is scored by Tony and Oscar winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:46PM

How One Actor Is Using Theatre to Help Communities Find Common Ground With Law Enforcement by Adam Hetrick

Rivk Rivera is this week’s guest on the podcast that takes a look at how theatre artists are making a difference in the world around them.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:52PM

Alice Cooper Will Play King Herod in NBC's Jesus Christ Superstar Live! by Adam Hetrick

Five-time Tony nominee David Leveaux has been tapped to direct the April 1, 2018, broadcast of the Andrew Lloyd Webber-Tim Rice rock musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:05PM

Once on This Island Broadway Revival Will Record Cast Album by Adam Hetrick

Lea Salonga, Alex Newell, and Hailey Kilgore star in the acclaimed production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:25AM
Thursday, December 7, 2017

Broadway Teachers Workshop Will Go Behind the Scenes of Mean Girls, My Fair Lady, and Once on This Island by Adam Hetrick

Registration is now open for the 18th Broadway Teachers Workshop, which returns to New York City this July.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:24PM

Solo Musical Show Time! Will Document 100 Years of Musical Theatre History by Adam Hetrick

UnsungMusicalsCo. founder Ben West will star in the production that spans seven eras in American musical theatre history.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24PM

How One Playwright Took On Dr. Seuss’ Estate to Tell Cindy Lou Who’s Story by Adam Hetrick

The Grinch parody Who’s Holiday! had to jump through legal hoops to make it to Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, December 6, 2017

Christiane Noll Will Star in One-Night-Only NYC Performance of Next to Normal by Adam Hetrick

Darius de Haas, George Salazar, and two-time Tony Award nominee Brandon Uranowitz will co-star.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:17PM

Disney Eyes Rob Marshall for Live-Action The Little Mermaid by Adam Hetrick

The film will incorporate new songs by Hamilton’s Lin-Manuel Miranda and composer Alan Menken.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:19PM

NEA’s Musical Theater Songwriting Challenge Will Award Music Publishing Deal and $25,000 Scholarship by Adam Hetrick

High school-aged songwriters across the U.S. can submit an original song that could appear in a musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:34AM
Tuesday, December 5, 2017

What Did Critics Think of Lesli Margherita in Who’s Holiday! Off-Broadway? by Adam Hetrick

Playwright Matthew Lombardo’s twisted take on the Dr. Seuss’ classic How The Grinch Stole Christmas opened November 28.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:13PM

Finding the ‘Human Heart’ of Once On This Island by Adam Hetrick

Lea Salonga, Alex Newell, Quentin Earl Darringon, Merle Dandridge, and Hailey Kilgore reveal their connections to the re-imagined Broadway revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Monday, December 4, 2017

SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical Opens December 4 by Adam Hetrick

The musical features original songs by Aerosmith, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, the Flaming Lips, Sara Bareilles, Panic! At the Disco, and the late David Bowie.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Sunday, December 3, 2017

Broadway Return of Once on This Island, With Lea Salonga, Alex Newell, and Hailey Kilgore, Opens December 3 by Adam Hetrick

Set in the aftermath of a devastating hurricane, the Ahrens and Flaherty musical tells a new story as found objects are transformed to make music.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Friday, December 1, 2017

Enter for Your Chance to See Miss Saigon’s Last Performance on Broadway by Adam Hetrick

One lucky winner will receive two tickets to attend the performance of a lifetime when Miss Saigon takes its final bow.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:12PM

Go Inside the Twisted World of Who’s Holiday! With Lesli Margherita by Adam Hetrick

Take a look at the untold story behind the Dr. Seuss classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:35AM

Stage and Television Actor Jesse J. Perez Guests on Live Episode of The Compass by Adam Hetrick

Leah Walsh hosts the series that has rededicated its programming to the work of individuals who are using their art as activism.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:37AM
Thursday, November 30, 2017

Exclusive: Hear Patti LuPone Preview New Song ‘No Matter What’ From Disney Junior’s Vampirina by Adam Hetrick

The animated series based on the children’s book Vampirina Ballerina features songs by musical theatre songwriters Kooman and Dimond.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:41PM
Wednesday, November 29, 2017

Watch Christy Altomare Bring 1997 Anastasia Film to Broadway in ‘Journey to the Past’ Live Performance by Adam Hetrick

The 1997 film came full circle in a special onstage performance of “Journey to the Past.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:04PM

Raúl Esparza, Ramin Karimloo, Ruthie Ann Miles, and Karen Olivo Set for New Chess at Kennedy Center by Adam Hetrick

Bryce Pinkham will also appear in the new adaptation of the Benny Andersson-Björn Ulvaeus musical directed by Michael Mayer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:08PM

Lea Salonga, Christy Altomare, and Ethan Slater Named Ambassadors of Kids’ Night on Broadway by Adam Hetrick

Kids under the age of 18 get to see a Broadway show for free when they accompany a full-paying adult as part of the annual event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:21PM

Exclusive: How Disney Is Bringing an All-New Beauty and the Beast to the Stage by Adam Hetrick

A new approach to the enchanted characters and elements from the live-action remake bring this all-new version to life.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12PM
Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Exclusive: Watch New ‘Love Crimes’ Music Video from Pippin Star Erik Altemus by Adam Hetrick

The song is the latest release from the Broadway actor’s visual album Desideratum.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:31PM

David Drake Named Artistic Director of Provincetown Theater by Adam Hetrick

The Night Larry Kramer Kissed Me playwright has been tapped to lead the 13-year-old theatre company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02PM

Carmen Cusack Brings Bright Star to San Francisco November 28 by Adam Hetrick

The national tour of the Steve Martin-Edie Brickell musical arrives at the Curran Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:00AM

Lesli Margherita Stars in Who’s Holiday! Opening Off-Broadway November 28 by Adam Hetrick

Playwright Matthew Lombardo’s twisted take on the Dr. Seuss’ classic How The Grinch Stole Christmas premieres Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Monday, November 27, 2017

Springsteen on Broadway Extends Through June by Adam Hetrick

The rock legend has extended his Broadway run an additional four months.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:38PM

Live-Action Beauty and the Beast Will Return to Theatres in NYC and L.A. by Adam Hetrick

Emma Watson and Dan Stevens co-star in the hit remake that returns to select cinemas December 1 for one week only.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:34PM

What Did Critics Think of Tyne Daly in Chasing Mem’ries Musical? by Adam Hetrick

The show has a score by Academy Award winners Alan and Marilyn Bergman, Michel Legrand, and the late Marvin Hamlisch.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:50AM
Saturday, November 25, 2017

How Audra McDonald’s Audition for Carousel Led to the Hello Again Movie by Adam Hetrick

McDonald’s starring role in the indie screen adaptation of Michael John LaChiusa’s musical has been 25 years in the making.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

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