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Friday, October 6, 2017

Ramin Karimloo, Kristen Anderson-Lopez Join Primary Stages Gala by Adam Hetrick

The October 16 gala will honor Anastasia writers Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, as well as In Transit producers Janet B. Rosen and Marvin Rosen.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:16PM[SHARE]

Read Reviews for Too Heavy for Your Pocket Off-Broadway by Adam Hetrick

Jiréh Breon Holder’s Civil Rights era play follows a young man on a life-chaning ride with the Freedom Riders.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:49AM[SHARE]

Just Released! Watch Music Video for Lin-Manuel Miranda's 'Almost Like Praying' Benefit Single by Adam Hetrick

Jennifer Lopez, Gloria Estefan, John Leguizamo, and more are among those featured on the single that benefits those affected by Hurricane Maria.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:25AM[SHARE]
Thursday, October 5, 2017

Leslie Becker, Brad Oscar, and Klea Blackhurst Set for Flesh and Blood Reading by Adam Hetrick

The Joan Crawford film noir parody will receive another reading this fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:10PM[SHARE]

Owners of Ellen's Stardust Diner Reach Agreement with Union by Adam Hetrick

Owners of the diner have agreed to offer immediate and full reinstatement to 31 employees who were fired over the past year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:24PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, October 4, 2017

Ticketmaster Sues Scalping Company That Bought Nearly 30,000 Hamilton Tickets by Adam Hetrick

Ticketmaster alleges that Prestige Entertainment used sophisticated software to buy over 30 percent of the tickets available to the Lin-Manuel Miranda musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:18PM[SHARE]

Ben Platt, Cynthia Erivo, and Oskar Eustis Make Variety's New Power of New York List by Adam Hetrick

The magazine has released its 2017 list of influential New Yorkers whose voices, artistry, and vigilance contribute to the pulse of the city.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, October 3, 2017

Springsteen on Broadway Begins October 3 by Adam Hetrick

The intimate solo concert from Grammy-Award-winning rock icon Bruce Springsteen is playing an extended run through February 2018.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:41PM[SHARE]

Elf The Musical Sets Holiday Return With Cheers Star George Wendt by Adam Hetrick

The musical comedy based on the 2003 film of the same title will play Boston and New York.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:40PM[SHARE]

Oedipus El Rey Cast Member Juan Francisco Villa Guests on The Compass by Adam Hetrick

Working actors, writers, directors, designers, dancers, musicians, composers, playwrights, and more share their personal stories of a career in the arts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:09PM[SHARE]
Monday, October 2, 2017

Read U.K. Reviews for Ian McKellen in King Lear by Adam Hetrick

The Chichester Festival Theatre production officially opened September 29.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:56PM[SHARE]

Watch Desi Oakley and Cast of Waitress National Tour Perform for the Press by Adam Hetrick

The national tour of the Sara Bareilles musical launches October 17 in Cleveland, Ohio. Take a first look at the show in rehearsals before it hits the road.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:34PM[SHARE]

Off-Broadway Revival of When Pigs Fly Abruptly Canceled by Adam Hetrick

The 1996 gay musical revue was slated to begin previews October 11.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:58AM[SHARE]
Sunday, October 1, 2017

New Musical Bully No More! Empowers Young People to Stand Together by Adam Hetrick

Tams-Witmark is releasing the 45-minute musical on October 2, World Day of Bullying Prevention.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06PM[SHARE]

Broadway Ticket Registration for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Begins Oct. 1 by Adam Hetrick

All tickets for the Broadway run will be sold exclusively to individuals who have registered as Verified Fans and received a unique access code from Ticketmaster.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM[SHARE]
Saturday, September 30, 2017

EXCLUSIVE: Hear Patti LuPone's New Song in Disney Musical Series Vampirina by Adam Hetrick

The new Disney Junior show featuring an original score by Michael Kooman and Christopher Dimond premieres October 1.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:43PM[SHARE]

Australian Production of In the Heights Canceled After Whitewashing Casting Controversy by Adam Hetrick

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Quiara Alegría Hudes’ musical, which captures a slice of the Latinx-American experience in Washington Heights, was cast with a predominantly white company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:13PM[SHARE]
Friday, September 29, 2017

What Did Critics Think of Off-Broadway's As You Like It, Starring Ellen Burstyn? by Adam Hetrick

John Doyle directs the 100-minute adaptation for Classic Stage Company that features original songs by Wicked composer Stephen Schwartz.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01PM[SHARE]

Netflix's Beatles-Inspired Animated Series Beat Bugs Is Heading to the Stage by Adam Hetrick

The stage adaptation will be created in a partnership between Stageworks Media and Broadway Licensing.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:20AM[SHARE]
Thursday, September 28, 2017

Springsteen on Broadway Announces $75 Digital Ticket Lottery by Adam Hetrick

One of the hottest tickets of the fall Broadway season—which has been commanding a top ticket price of $850—will release $75 tickets for every performance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:57PM[SHARE]

Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins JR. Released for Licensing by Adam Hetrick

Performance rights for the 70-minute adaptation of the Broadway musical are now available from Music Theatre International.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:31AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, September 27, 2017

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Donates $400,000 to Hurricane Relief in Florida and Puerto Rico by Adam Hetrick

In recent weeks the Broadway-based organization also sent financial aid to communities devastated by Hurricane Harvey.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:26PM[SHARE]

Deconstructing Patti, With Patti LuPone, Raises $280,911 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS by Adam Hetrick

The one-night-only event featuring LuPone and Seth Rudetsky took place September 24 at the Nederlander Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:48PM[SHARE]

What Did Critics Think of WarholCapote Premiere at American Repertory Theater? by Adam Hetrick

Dan Butler and Stephen Spinella star in the world-premiere production based on newly discovered tapes capturing conversations between Truman Capote and Andy Warhol.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:09PM[SHARE]

Ayad Akhtar and Lucas Hnath Win 2017 Steinberg Playwright Awards by Adam Hetrick

Akhtar's play Junk is preparing a Broadway bow, while Hnath's A Doll’s House, Part 2, received acclaimed runs on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:06PM[SHARE]

Stephen Flaherty Visits NYU Rehearsals for NY Premiere of Loving Repeating by Adam Hetrick

The chamber musical about the loves and creative spirit of Gertrude Stein will receive its New York premiere September 29 at NYU.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:08AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, September 26, 2017

Muriel's Wedding Musical Delays North American Premiere by Adam Hetrick

The stage musical featuring ABBA pop hits for its score has delayed its Toronto arrival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM[SHARE]

New Production of Fun Home Opens Its Doors in Portland by Adam Hetrick

Take a look at Portland Center Stage’s all-new production of the Tony Award-winning musical Fun Home, which runs through October 22 at The Armory.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:17PM[SHARE]

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Pushes Back Broadway On-Sale Ticket Date to Thwart Scalpers by Adam Hetrick

Tickets will now go on sale one week later for the anticipated Broadway premiere of J.K. Rowling’s stage play that picks up 19 years after The Deathly Hallows left off.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:47PM[SHARE]

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Reveals Date of First Broadway Preview by Adam Hetrick

Producers also announced a new on-sale ticket date for the anticipated Broadway premiere of J.K. Rowling’s stage play that picks up 19 years after The Deathly Hallows left off.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:47PM[SHARE]
Monday, September 25, 2017

31st Annual Broadway Flea Market Breaks Fundraising Record"Surpassing $1 Million Mark by Adam Hetrick

The 2017 Broadway Flea Market and Grand Auction hit an all-time fundraising record, raising more than $1 million for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:00PM[SHARE]

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