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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

Look Back at Avenue Q’s Historic Broadway Closing by Adam Hetrick

The unconventional musical that put an adult twist on Sesame Street, ended its six-year Broadway run September 13, 2009, after playing more than 2,500 performances at the John Golden Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:38PM

Complete Cast Announced for L.A. Premiere of Bright Star, Starring Carmen Cusack by Adam Hetrick

Find out who will join the Tony Award nominee in the Los Angeles premiere of Steve Martin and Edie Brickell's bluegrass musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:30PM

Witness Uganda Musical Resurfaces With Original Title, New Songs, and Heightened Stakes by Adam Hetrick

Moya Angela, Amber Iman, Emma Hunton, and co-writer Griffin Matthews took part in a Los Angeles reading of the docu-musical that was previously seen Off-Broadway in 2015.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:40PM
Tuesday, September 12, 2017

Me the People: The Trump America Musical Sets Off-Broadway Closing Date by Adam Hetrick

The musical revue that skewers the current presidential administration and the state of American politics, will close September 24.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:54PM

Royalties From Estate of Late Hairspray Writer Mark O’Donnell Donated to The Actors Fund by Adam Hetrick

The Actors Fund will use a portion of the funds to establish The Mark O’Donnell Prize, which will be presented annually to promising theatre artists.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:29PM

Annaleigh Ashford, Cherry Jones, Liev Schreiber, Join Woody Allen’s Upcoming Film by Adam Hetrick

Allen’s third project for Amazon will also star Jude Law, Diego Luna, and Rebecca Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:45AM
Monday, September 11, 2017

An American in Paris Star Robert Fairchild Will Depart New York City Ballet This Fall by Adam Hetrick

The Tony Award-nominated star of An American in Paris is leaving New York City Ballet to focus on his musical theatre career.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:45PM

Enter to Win Tickets to Exclusive Once on This Island Pop-Up Preview by Adam Hetrick

Join the cast and creators for a sneak peak of the musical revival before it arrives on Broadway later this fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:15PM

Lincoln Center’s 2018 Slate Will Feature New Plays by Joshua Harmon and Martyna Majok by Adam Hetrick

Harmon made his Broadway playwriting debut earlier this year with Significant Other, while Majok’s Cost of Living bowed Off-Broadway to acclaim.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:35AM

James Corden’s Carpool Karaoke, Tony Awards, and Hairspray Live! Win Creative Arts Emmy Awards by Adam Hetrick

NBC’s live broadcast of Hairspray picked up three honors, with James Corden picking up another Emmy for his popular Carpool Karaoke Primetime Special.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:00AM

Inaugural Chita Rivera Awards, Honoring Dance on Stage and Screen, Presented Sept. 11 by Adam Hetrick

Choreographers and dancers from Bandstand, Come From Away, The Great Comet, Hello, Dolly!, and more, are among the nominees.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:03AM
Sunday, September 10, 2017

Daisy Eagan, Lena Hall, Alice Ripley, Will Roland Join Living for Today Concert by Adam Hetrick

The benefit concert series that draws major Broadway talent to support a brighter tomorrow will celebrate its 10th anniversary on October 23.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:56PM

Tony Awards and Hairspray Live! Win Creative Arts Emmy Awards by Adam Hetrick

NBC’s live broadcast of Hairspray picked up three honors during the first round of the 2017 Creative Arts Emmy Awards on September 9.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:20PM
Saturday, September 9, 2017

10 Bruce Springsteen Songs Musical Theatre Fans Should Know by Adam Hetrick

Before the rock icon gets to Broadway in October, here are the storied songs musical theatre fans should know—and will love.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

11 Bruce Springsteen Songs Musical Theatre Fans Should Know by Adam Hetrick

Before the rock icon gets to Broadway in October, here are the storied songs musical theatre fans should know—and will love.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, September 8, 2017

Broadway Legend Harold Prince Will Take Part in Prince of Broadway Talkbacks by Adam Hetrick

The man behind Cabaret, Company, Sweeney Todd, Evita, and Phantom will join audiences for a series of post-show talkbacks.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:51PM

How One Houston Theatre Is Staging the Broadway Comedy Harvey to Help a Community Heal by Adam Hetrick

A.D. Players’ production of Harvey will donate proceeds to help those affected by the devastating hurricane that shared its name.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:59PM

EXCLUSIVE: Harold Prince Reveals the Creation of The Phantom of the Opera in This Exclusive Excerpt From His Latest Memoir by Adam Hetrick

The directorial mastermind behind Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Phantom of the Opera, reveals his never-before-published account of how the musical came to be—and how he almost got fired.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:13AM
Thursday, September 7, 2017

Baz Luhrmann’s Strictly Ballroom Stage Musical Heading to London’s West End by Adam Hetrick

The stage musical adaptation of the 1992 Australian film about the world of competitive ballroom dancing has set dates for a London arrival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:26PM

EXCLUSIVE: Harold Prince Documents the Creation of Phantom the Phantom of the Opera by Adam Hetrick

The directorial mastermind behind Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera, reveals his never-before-published account of how the musical came to be—and how he almost got f…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:17PM

What Did Critics Have to Say About London Follies Revival With Imelda Staunton? by Adam Hetrick

Janie Dee, Peter Forbes, and Philip Quast co-star in the lavish staging of the Stephen Sondheim–James Goldman musical that opened September 6 at the National Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:29AM
Wednesday, September 6, 2017

Trio of Original Chorus Line Stars Will Present at Chita Rivera Awards by Adam Hetrick

Donna McKechnie, Baayork Lee, and Priscilla Lopez are among the stars who will present at the inaugural Chita Rivera Awards.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:07PM

Follies Revival Opens in London Starring Imelda Staunton Sept. 6 by Adam Hetrick

The National Theatre revival of the Stephen Sondheim–James Goldman musical also stars Janie Dee, Peter Forbes, and Philip Quast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:27PM

Hurricane Harvey Telethon, With Barbra Streisand, Beyoncé and More, Expands to Include Irma Relief by Adam Hetrick

The one-hour live special will be broadcast September 12 from Los Angeles, with additional stages set up in New York and Nashville.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:07PM

Enter to Win a Pair of Premium Tickets to the Broadway Show of Your Choice by Adam Hetrick

Playbill’s monthly ClubSEATS giveaway is offering the chance to win a pair of premium tickets to a Broadway show of your choosing.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:28PM

Aaron Sorkin Adaptation of To Kill a Mockingbird Sets 2018 Broadway Arrival by Adam Hetrick

Tony winner Bartlett Sher will direct Oscar-winner Sorkin's stage adaptation of Harper Lee’s classic Pulitzer Prize-winning novel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

Into the Woods’ Billy Magnussen Will Play New Character in Disney’s Live-Action Aladdin by Adam Hetrick

Principal photography has just begun on the remake of the 1992 animated feature that co-stars Mena Massoud as Aladdin and Will Smith as the Genie.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:15AM
Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Read Which Tony Winner Will Succeed Bette Midler in Hello, Dolly!, and 7 Other Top News Stories of the Day by Adam Hetrick

Take a look at the breaking theatre news from September 5, 2017.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:53PM

Sierra Boggess, Alice Ripley, Erik Altemus, and Nick Adams Line Up for The Skivvies’ Halloween Concert by Adam Hetrick

The underwear-clad musical duo will be joined by special Broadway guests for The Skivvies’ Halloween Hootenanny.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:11PM

Play About Gay Russian Composer Tchaikovsky Is Headed for London by Adam Hetrick

Hershey Felder’s politically charged play with music, Our Great Tchaikovsky, will replace the previously announced London engagements of his Bernstein and Berlin plays.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:39PM

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