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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
Wednesday, November 22, 2017

Katharine Hepburn Bio Play Tea at Five Optioned for Broadway by Adam Hetrick

Mathew Lombardo’s intimate portrait of the Oscar winner later in life was seen Off-Broadway in 2003.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:41PM

Pre-Broadway Run of Crazy for You Revival Postponed by Adam Hetrick

Susan Stroman’s Broadway-bound production was set to premiere this February in Los Angeles.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:28PM

David Cassidy, Partridge Family Star With Broadway Roots, Dies at 67 by Adam Hetrick

The pop-culture icon made a celebrated 1993 Broadway return, co-starring with half-brother Shaun Cassidy in Blood Brothers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:17AM
Tuesday, November 21, 2017

Read What Critics Are Saying About Barbra Streisand’s Netflix Concert Special by Adam Hetrick

The television concert special Barbra: The Music... The Mem'ries... The Magic! debuts on the streaming service November 22.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:17PM

Shimmer Set to Become First Chinese Musical to Play Broadway by Adam Hetrick

Nederlander Worldwide Entertainment has signed on to bring the production to Broadway in 2019.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:55PM

What Did Critics Think of Summer: The Donna Summer Musical World Premiere? by Adam Hetrick

Tony winner LaChanze, Ariana DeBose, and Storm Lever star as the disco icon in the world-premiere musical at the La Jolla Playhouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:15PM
Monday, November 20, 2017

Grosses Analysis: Uma Thurman Proves Broadway Box Office Might by Adam Hetrick

Hamilton’s Phillipa Soo co-stars in Beau Willimon's new play, which is showing strong box office potential in its first two weeks.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:12PM

Tony Nominee Earle Hyman, Known for TV’s The Cosby Show, Dies at 91 by Adam Hetrick

His interpretations of classic roles broke down racial barriers for black actors in a career that spanned seven decades.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:30PM

How School Girls; or, The African Mean Girls Play Actor Mirirai Sithole Is Empowering Artists to Defy Expectations by Adam Hetrick

Her new initiative AYE DEFY asks what it means to be an Artist-as-Citizen.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:14PM

EXCLUSIVE: Cindy Lou Who Sets the Record Straight in Who’s Holiday! Off-Broadway by Adam Hetrick

Lesli Margherita stars as a 40-year-old Cindy Lou Who in the twisted take on Dr. Seuss’ classic that arrives Off-Broadway November 20.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:51PM

Bill T. Jones, Rita Moreno, Spike Lee Honored at Smithsonian’s American Portrait Gala by Adam Hetrick

The November 19 gala event celebrated American trailblazers who've made a lasting impact on history, development, and culture.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:36AM
Friday, November 17, 2017

World Premiere of Muriel’s Wedding The Musical Opens in Sydney by Adam Hetrick

The stage musical featuring original songs and ABBA pop hits opens in Australia November 18.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:56PM

Serenbe Playhouse Plans Immersive Little Mermaid and Titanic Set in Water by Adam Hetrick

The doomed luxury liner will sink nightly as part of a season that sets each of its productions on and around bodies of water.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:08PM

How How NT Live Delivered a Follies Unlike Any Other We’ve Seen Before by Adam Hetrick

Restored scenes from the 1971 original, a dazzlingly abstract set, and a dramatic new concept for the ghosts make for a powerful cinematic debut.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:46PM

How NT Live Delivered a Follies Unlike Any Other We’ve Seen Before by Adam Hetrick

Restored scenes from the 1971 original, a dazzlingly abstract set, and a dramatic new concept for the ghosts make for a powerful cinematic debut.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:46PM

New Block of Anastasia Tickets Will Go on Sale November 20 by Adam Hetrick

The Broadway musical adaptation of the 1997 animated film has released a new block of tickets into 2019.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:54PM
Thursday, November 16, 2017

Broadway Revival of The King and I, With Kelli O’Hara and Ken Watanabe, Confirms London Run by Adam Hetrick

The Tony Award-winning 2015 Broadway revival will arrive at the Palladium Theatre in June.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:07PM

London Follies Revival, Starring Imelda Staunton, Broadcast Live in Theatres November 16 by Adam Hetrick

The lavish staging of Stephen Sondheim and James Goldman’s legendary Broadway musical boasts a cast of 37 and a 21-piece orchestra.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:03PM

Broadway’s Falsettos, Come From Away, and Play That Goes Wrong Will Play Los Angeles by Adam Hetrick

The three productions will join Dear Evan Hansen as part of the Center Theatre Group’s 2018–2019 season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:04AM

EXCLUSIVE: Watch Sienna Miller and Jack O’Connell in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Trailer by Adam Hetrick

The West End production of the Tennessee Williams classic will be screened in cinemas in early 2018.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:47AM

John Leguizamo’s Latin History for Morons Extends Broadway Run on Opening Night by Adam Hetrick

The rapid-fire lesson in overlooked Latin history that shaped America will remain in session an additional three weeks at Studio 54.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:04AM
Wednesday, November 15, 2017

How Did Critics Review John Leguizamo’s Latin History for Morons on Broadway? by Adam Hetrick

The stage and screen star’s latest solo play officially opens on Broadway November 15 at Studio 54.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:12PM

Summer: The Donna Summer Musical World Premiere Extends Again at La Jolla by Adam Hetrick

LaChanze, Ariana DeBose, and Storm Lever portray the disco icon in the world-premiere musical that officially opens November 19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:11PM

Tony-Winning Broadway Musical Come From Away Heading to the Silver Screen by Adam Hetrick

The show’s Tony-winning writers, Irene Sankoff and David Hein, will write the screenplay for The Mark Gordon Company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:02PM

John Leguizamo’s Latin History for Morons Opens on Broadway by Adam Hetrick

The stage and screen star’s latest solo play officially opens on Broadway November 15 at Studio 54.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:43PM

Women Playwrights Lead 2018 Humana Festival World Premieres by Adam Hetrick

Five out of the six world-premiere plays selected are written or created by female theatre makers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37PM

Watch: Off-Broadway’s New Jersey Boys Are Back in Action by Adam Hetrick

The Tony-winning hit about Franki Valli and the Four Seasons is gearing up for its Off-Broadway run at New World Stages.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:57AM

Ben Platt Lands on Forbes 30 Under 30 List by Adam Hetrick

The 24-year-old Tony-winning Dear Evan Hansen star was named among the most influential of 2018.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:28AM
Tuesday, November 14, 2017

Jessie Mueller Joins Chita Rivera and More for Art Attack Foundation Benefit by Adam Hetrick

Stars from the Broadway-bound Mean Girls, as well as Anastasia and Beautiful will perform at the December 4 Birdland concert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:59PM
Monday, November 13, 2017

Chris Messina Joins Marin Ireland for Ironbound at the Geffen by Adam Hetrick

Tony nominee Marin Ireland will repeat her acclaimed performance in Martyna Majok’s portrait of a woman fighting to survive in America.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:28PM

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