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Tuesday, October 31, 2017

Erin Markey Will Emcee Inaugural Queer/Art/Prize, Recognizing Achievements of LGBTQ Artists by Adam Hetrick

The awards, which come with a $10,000 cash prize, will be granted at the November 2 ceremony celebrating LGBTQ artists across disciplines.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:29PM

How This Broadway Actor Found His Voice as a Writer, Mentor, and Activist by Adam Hetrick

Tim Nicolai, who made his Broadway debut in the Sally Field revival of The Glass Menagerie, guests on the latest episode of The Compass.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:15PM

Aaron Tveit and Karen Olivo Lead Moulin Rouge Lab by Adam Hetrick

They step into the roles created on screen by Ewan McGregor and Nicole Kidman in the Baz Luhrmann film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:01PM

Kelli O’Hara, Aaron Tveit, and More to Headline American Songbook Season by Adam Hetrick

The 2018 season also includes Crazy Ex-Girlfriend creator and star Rachel Bloom, Julian Ovenden, and Grey Gardens creators Scott Frankel and Michael Korie.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36PM

What Did Critics Think of the Public Theater’s Joe Papp Bio-Play Illyria? by Adam Hetrick

Richard Nelson’s world-premiere details the early career of the theatre's founder Joseph Papp and the birth of Shakespeare in the Park.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:48AM
Monday, October 30, 2017

Nominations Open for 2018 Kennedy Center/Stephen Sondheim Inspirational Teacher Awards by Adam Hetrick

Created in 2010, the honors are presented yearly on March 22, Sondheim’s birthday.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:31PM

How Roundabout Underground Brought a Revolutionary Must-See Play About the Civil Rights Movement to NYC by Adam Hetrick

Jiréh Breon Holder’s Too Heavy for Your Pocket is playing an extended run Off-Broadway as part of Roundabout Theatre Company’s new works initiative.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:19PM

Lea Salonga Reveals the Sondheim Roles She’s Dying to Play by Adam Hetrick

The Miss Saigon Tony winner, who returns to Broadway this season in Once on This Island, has a list of Sondheim roles she’d like to tackle.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:44PM

Prince of Broadway Will Release Original Broadway Cast Album by Adam Hetrick

The musical celebration of director-producer Harold Prince ended its Broadway premiere October 29.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:47PM

Ramin Karimloo Sets Final Performance in Broadway’s Anastasia by Adam Hetrick

Karimloo originated the role of Gleb, a conflicted Russian military general whose storyline was created for the Broadway stage adaptation of the 1997 animated favorite.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:59PM

Watch Jason Mraz Preview His Performance in Broadway’s Waitress by Adam Hetrick

The singer-songwriter, who rose to stardom with his debut album Waiting for My Rocket to Come, will make his Broadway debut in the Sara Bareilles musical November 3.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19PM

Tickets for Broadway Revival of Angels in America, Starring Nathan Lane and Andrew Garfield, Go on Sale October 30 by Adam Hetrick

Tony Kushner’s landmark drama returns Broadway this February for a limited 18-week engagement after a sold-out London run.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM
Saturday, October 28, 2017

Two Months After Hurricane Harvey, Houston Theatres Relight Their Stages by Adam Hetrick

The Alley Theatre, Houston Grand Opera, and Theatre Under the Stars are among the city’s leading arts organizations that have found creative ways to bring audiences together.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, October 27, 2017

Jersey Boys Reveals Full Casting for Off-Broadway Return by Adam Hetrick

The Tony-winning hit returns to New York in November featuring veterans from the Broadway and touring productions of the Four Seasons musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:40AM
Thursday, October 26, 2017

Theatre Exec Howard Sherman Takes on New Role at Stage Directors and Choreographers Society by Adam Hetrick

The arts advocate and former executive director of the American Theatre Wing will develop new initiatives to engage aspiring professionals as part of his new position at the theatrical union.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:17AM
Wednesday, October 25, 2017

Ana Gasteyer Joins A Christmas Story Live! on Fox by Adam Hetrick

She joins fellow SNL alum Maya Rudolph in the live broadcast of the Tony-nominated Pasek and Paul musical that airs December 17 on Fox.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:41PM

Tony Nominee Colman Domingo Joins New Film From Moonlight Oscar Winner Barry Jenkins by Adam Hetrick

Oscar-winning Moonlight director Jenkins helms the upcoming film If Beale Street Could Talk, based on James Baldwin’s 1974 Harlem-set novel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:22PM
Tuesday, October 24, 2017

What Did Los Angeles Critics Think of the Steve Martin-Edie Brickell Musical Bright Star? by Adam Hetrick

The national tour of the musical launches at the Ahmanson Theatre with its original Tony-nominated star Carmen Cusack and fellow members of the Broadway company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:30PM

Fun Home’s Emily Skeggs Will Lead Apple Boys Reading at Ars Nova by Adam Hetrick

The Tony nominee will take on the role of an apple delivery man in the barbershop quartet musical set in turn-of-the-century Coney Island.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:57PM

Jonathan Bailey and Ben Batt Will Star in The York Realist at the Donmar by Adam Hetrick

The revival of Peter Gill’s drama about the relationship between two men set in a working-class U.K. town in the early 1960s begins performances in 2018.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:34AM
Monday, October 23, 2017

Grosses Analysis: John Leguizamo’s Latin History for Morons Starts Strong at the Box Office by Adam Hetrick

Dear Evan Hansen also celebrated impressive box office figures as its Tony-winning star Ben Platt nears his departure from the hit musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:04PM

Barbra: The Music ... The Mem'ries ... The Magic! Will Premiere on Netflix by Adam Hetrick

The concert features hits from Funny Girl, Yentl, A Star Is Born, rarities, and new material from her latest album.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM
Sunday, October 22, 2017

Michael Moore’s The Terms of My Surrender Concludes Broadway Run October 22 by Adam Hetrick

The Oscar-winning filmmaker made his theatrical debut with the politically-charged examination of America’s current political climate.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:15AM
Friday, October 20, 2017

How One Chicago Actor Is Doing Her Part as an Activist by Adam Hetrick

The artists’ podcast is launching a new initiative that will focus on artists who are also activists.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:33PM

Previously Announced Broadway Revival of Singin’ in the Rain Shelved by Adam Hetrick

Harvey Weinstein had optioned the Théâtre du Châtelet production, which was to star Derek Hough.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

NBC 4 New York Will Air Special on Lin-Manuel Miranda’s ’Almost Like Praying’ by Adam Hetrick

Jennifer Lopez, Gloria Estefan, Rita Moreno, Anthony Ramos, and more are featured on the single that is raising funds for Hurricane Maria relief efforts in Puerto Rico.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:25AM
Thursday, October 19, 2017

Kate Mulgrew, Max Crumm, and More Join Living for Today Concert by Adam Hetrick

Daisy Eagan, Alice Ripley, and Will Roland will also be part of the 10th-annual benefit concert on October 23 at Joe’s Pub.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:56PM

Kate Mulgrew, Max Crumm, and More Broadway Favorites Join Living for Today Concert at Joe’s Pub by Adam Hetrick

Daisy Eagan, Lena Hall, Alice Ripley, and Will Roland will also be part of the 10th Annual benefit concert on October 23 at Joe’s Pub.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:56PM

How John Leguizamo Turned Heartbreak Into Broadway History by Adam Hetrick

The multi-hyphenate artist recalls his own theatrical history from his East Village roots to the emotional experience behind his latest Broadway play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:30AM
Wednesday, October 18, 2017

John Leguizamo’s Latin History for Morons Announces Rush Ticket Policy by Adam Hetrick

The Emmy Award winner’s latest solo turn arrives on Broadway October 19 at Studio 54.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:39PM

Complete Cast Announced for Holiday Return of Elf Musical by Adam Hetrick

Cheers star George Wendt will play Santa in the Boston and New York dates of the musical that will begin a limited national tour in November.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:07PM

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