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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

The Broadway Cast Welcomes Fuller House Star Landry Bender by Adam Hetrick

The Fuller House and Disney Channel star shares her love of theatre in this special theatre fan episode of Playbill’s podcast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:44PM

Charlotte Maltby and Josh Young Join Secret Garden in Houston by Adam Hetrick

The Broadway-aimed revival of the Marsha Norman-Lucy Simon musical is set to begin performances October 10 at Houston’s Theatre Under the Stars.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:55AM

Charlotte Maltby and Jeremy Kushnier Join Secret Garden in Houston by Adam Hetrick

The Broadway-aimed revival of the Marsha Norman-Lucy Simon musical is set to begin performances October 10 at Houston’s Theatre Under the Stars.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:55AM

How Mercedes Ruehl Makes Torch Song’s Iconic Mother Relatable in 2017 by Adam Hetrick

The actor talks about creating a sympathetic Mrs. Beckoff for a modern audience from the 1979 character.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:49AM
Sunday, September 24, 2017

Bernadette Peters, Christy Altomare, Javier Muñoz, and More Appear at 31st Annual Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction by Adam Hetrick

More than 70 theatre artists are taking part in the annual BC/EFA event that takes place September 24 in Shubert Alley.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:13AM

7 Broadway and Off-Broadway Plays That Deserve a Revival by Adam Hetrick

From powerful groundbreakers to politically-driven dramas, romances, ahead-of-their-time comedies to auspicious debuts, we take a look at seven plays that are overdue for a stage return.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, September 22, 2017

Todd Almond and Grammy Nominee Michelle Shocked Unite for Feinstein’s/54 Below Concert by Adam Hetrick

Theatre singer-songwriter Almond will share the stage with Grammy nominee Shocked for the one-night-only event September 23.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:21PM

The Compass Welcomes Stage Manager Lizzie Robinson by Adam Hetrick

Created by Leah Walsh, the podcast shares the personal stores of artists navigating the waters between art and commerce.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:39PM

What Did L.A. Critics Think of Paul Rudnick’s New Comedy Big Night? by Adam Hetrick

Wendie Malick and Brian Hutchison star in the world-premiere play from the writer of Jeffrey and In & Out, which opened in Los Angeles September 16.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:34AM
Thursday, September 21, 2017

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Receives $1 Million in Grants for Cabaret Space by Adam Hetrick

The Stackner Cabaret, which opened in 1987, will undergo major renovations following the 2017-2018 season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:02PM

War Paint, Starring Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole, Will Close on Broadway by Adam Hetrick

The new musical about cosmetics giants Helena Rubinstein and Elizabeth Arden opened on Broadway April 6 at the Nederlander Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:29AM
Wednesday, September 20, 2017

Who’s Holiday! Playwright Matthew Lombardo Wins Case Against Dr. Seuss Enterprises by Adam Hetrick

The play’s Off-Broadway world premiere was abruptly canceled last year after the Seuss estate sent cease and desist letters, citing copyright infringement.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:49PM

LaChanze, Ariana DeBose, and Storm Lever Will Star in Donna Summer Musical World Premiere by Adam Hetrick

Summer, a bio-musical about the late disco queen, will make its world premiere at La Jolla Playhouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:54PM
Monday, September 18, 2017

Dear Evan Hansen’s Mike Faist Lands Role on Law & Order: SVU by Adam Hetrick

The Tony Award-nominated actor will guest star in a fall episode of the long-running NBC crime drama.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:27PM

Read Reviews for Benny & Joon Musical, Starring Bryce Pinkham, Hannah Elless, and Andrew Samonsky by Adam Hetrick

The new musical based on the 1993 romantic comedy by Barry Berman and Leslie McNeil opened September 15 at The Old Globe.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:34PM

Allison Walsh, Matthew Scott Join McGee Maddox for An American in Paris National Tour by Adam Hetrick

Casting has been announced for the second year of the road production, which will welcome its new company on October 17.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36AM
Sunday, September 17, 2017

Groundhog Day Plays Final Broadway Performance September 17 by Adam Hetrick

The Tim Minchin-Danny Rubin musical stars three-time Tony nominee Andy Karl.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

13 One-of-a-Kind Broadway Souvenirs and Experiences Available Through the 2017 Broadway Flea by Adam Hetrick

Online bidding is open for more than 100 items—from meeting Bernadette Peters to tickets to Ben Platt’s final performance—available at The Broadway Flea Market & Grand …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Saturday, September 16, 2017

Paul Rudnick’s Big Night, Starring Wendie Malick, Opens in L.A. Sept. 16 by Adam Hetrick

Tony Award winner Walter Bobbie directs the world-premiere production of Rudnick’s Hollywood-set comedy that plays The Center Theatre Group.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:18PM

How a Stage and Film Career Opened the Door for One Actor to Help Others by Adam Hetrick

Liz Vital is the guest on Episode 91 of The Compass, the artists’ podcast created and hosted actor Leah Walsh.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:48PM
Friday, September 15, 2017

Emmy Award-Winning Letterman Writer Will Star in Ace Off-Broadway by Adam Hetrick

Ace, the world-premiere play from Emmy Award-winning Late Night With David Letterman writer Ted Greenberg, will arrive Off-Broadway October 1.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:03PM

Watch Whoopi Goldberg and Original Sister Act Nuns Recreate ‘I Will Follow Him’ on The View by Adam Hetrick

Maggie Smith, Kathy Najimy, and Marc Shaiman were among those who reunited with Goldberg to celebrate the film’s 25th anniversary.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM

Top 10 Most-Produced High School Plays and Musicals of 2016–2017 Revealed by Adam Hetrick

Over 3,000 high schools participated in the 79th annual survey, conducted by the Educational Theatre Association.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:29AM
Thursday, September 14, 2017

Unstoppable Bette Midler Carries on After Mid-Show Tumble from Hello, Dolly! Set by Adam Hetrick

The September 14 performance of the Tony-winning revival came to an abrupt halt after two pieces of the show’s set collided.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:16PM

Chicago Spamilton Sets Closing Date—L.A. Is Next by Adam Hetrick

The parody of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s megahit Hamilton opened in Chicago last spring.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:05PM

Tony-Winning Musical Big River Begins Previews at Theatre at the Center Sept. 14 by Adam Hetrick

James Romney and Jonathan Butler-Duplessis co-star in Roger Miller’s Tony-winning musical adaptation of the Mark Twain classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:16PM

Carmen Cusack Will Headline San Francisco Engagement of Bright Star by Adam Hetrick

Cusack earned a Tony Award nomination for Broadway debut performance in the Steve Martin-Edie Brickell musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:41PM

Bernadette Peters, Christy Altomare, Javier Muñoz, and More to Appear at Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction by Adam Hetrick

More than 70 theatre artists have been announced to take part in the annual BC/EFA event that will be held September 24 in Shubert Alley.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:56PM

Listen to the Cast Album for the SpongeBob SquarePants Musical by Adam Hetrick

The show’s score features original songs by Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, John Legend, David Bowie, Panic at the Disco, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM
Wednesday, September 13, 2017

How Aaron Sorkin’s ‘Different Take’ on To Kill a Mockingbird Will Reflect Modern America by Adam Hetrick

Some changes are in store for Atticus Finch in Oscar winner Aaron Sorkin's upcoming Broadway stage adaptation of Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:19PM

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