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Thursday, August 24, 2017

Former Geffen Playhouse Artistic Director Files Suit Against Theatre by Adam Hetrick

Longtime artistic director Randall Arney has come forward with allegations of discrimination against the theatre’s board co-chairs.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Harold Prince Musical Celebration, Prince of Broadway, Opens Aug. 24 by Adam Hetrick

The musical retrospective of the life and work of visionary director-producer Harold Prince, encapsulating over six decades of Broadway history, makes its long-awaited New York debut.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, August 23, 2017

Broadway’s Erik Altemus Releases Second Video from New Visual Album by Adam Hetrick

“A/E” is the second installment from the Pippin star’s new visual album Desideratum.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:42PM

Watch New Teaser for Prince of Broadway by Adam Hetrick

From Phantom to Sweeney Todd, Follies, Cabaret, and West Side Story, the new Broadway musical celebrates the life and work of director-producer Harold Prince.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:56PM
Tuesday, August 22, 2017

Thomas Meehan, Tony-Winning Writer of Annie, Dies at 88 by Adam Hetrick

The three-time Tony Award winner authored the book to the Broadway hits Annie, The Producers, and Hairspray.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:03PM

Chita Rivera Awards Will Feature Performances from La La Land, Come From Away, and Sweet Charity by Adam Hetrick

Additional performances have been announced for the September 11 awards ceremony at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07PM

London Revival of Follies, Starring Imelda Staunton, Begins August 22 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 11:11AM
Saturday, August 19, 2017

How Anastasia’s Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty Wrote Their Oscar-Nominated “Journey to the Past” by Adam Hetrick

The Tony-winning team reveals never-before-seen drafts of early sheet music, alternate melodies, and more as they explain how they came up with their musical anthem.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, August 18, 2017

What’s It Like to Step Into a Role on Broadway? by Adam Hetrick

A Doll's House, Part 2 cast member Erin Wilhelmi talks about her experience joining Lucas Hnath’s acclaimed Broadway play in this week’s episode of The Compass.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:03PM

Popcorn Falls, Directed by Tony Winner Christian Borle, Premieres August 18 by Adam Hetrick

The star of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Falsettos directs the comedy by fellow Broadway actor-playwright James Hindman.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:58PM
Thursday, August 17, 2017

Vineyard Theatre Announces Complete 2017-18 Season by Adam Hetrick

Premieres by David Cale and Tori Sampson complete the Off-Broadway company’s season slate, which also includes a world-premiere musical from John Kander, Susan Stroman and David Thomps…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:30PM

WATCH: Kristin Chenoweth, Patti LuPone, and Christine Ebersole Get Candid on Inspiring Women, Sacrifices, and Their First Headshots by Adam Hetrick

The War Paint stars sit down with Kristin Chenoweth for a Facebook Live chat session filled with insightful (and a few hilarious) responses from the Tony-winning trio.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:20PM

OWN Picks Up TV Drama From Oscar-Winning Moonlight Writer Tarell Alvin McCraney by Adam Hetrick

Oprah Winfrey Network has signed on to air the hour-long drama series inspired by events from the playwright’s own life.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:25PM
Wednesday, August 16, 2017

Broadway’s Indecent Sets November Air Date on PBS Great Performances by Adam Hetrick

Paula Vogel’s Tony-nominated play with music was filmed days before its final Broadway performance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:13PM

New Adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Tell Me on a Sunday Will Premiere in China by Adam Hetrick

The musical, about a young woman who moves from London to New York to start a new life, will be reset in China.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:09PM
Tuesday, August 15, 2017

How Did Critics Review Aaron Tveit in Sondheim’s Company at Barrington Stage? by Adam Hetrick

The Stephen Sondheim-George Furth musical officially opened at Barrington Stage Company August 13.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:04PM

Groundhog Day Sets Broadway Closing Date by Adam Hetrick

The new Tim Minchin-Danny Rubin musical, starring three-time Tony nominee Andy Karl, will close on Broadway September 17.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:15PM

Once on This Island Broadway Revival Casts Ti Moune by Adam Hetrick

After a nationwide casting search, the show’s producers have announced that 18-year-old actor Hailey Kilgore will make her Broadway debut in the starring role.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:56AM

Stephen Sondheim Will Participate in Follies Talkback at the National Theatre by Adam Hetrick

A series of talkbacks has been announced to coincide with the London revival of the 1971 Sondheim-James Goldman musical starring Imelda Staunton.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:43AM
Monday, August 14, 2017

What Did Critics Think of Alan Ayckbourn’s Dystopian Drama The Divide? by Adam Hetrick

The world-premiere play about a deadly contagion that leads to the segregation of men and women plays the Edinburgh Fringe Festival before a 2018 London bow.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:36PM

Grosses Analysis: The Great Comet Rises and On Your Feet! Hits Box-Office High by Adam Hetrick

Fans turned out to see Great Comet star Okieriete Onaodowan in the final week of his limited Broadway run.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:07PM

Cortney Wolfson, Charity Angel Dawson, and More Will Sing Music of Jacob Yandura and Rebekah Greer Melocik by Adam Hetrick

The Revolution Will Be Expository, featuring the work of musical theatre songwriting team Yandura and Melocik, will take place August 28 at Feinstein’s/54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:11PM

Bob Mackie Will Design Off-Broadway Return of Hit Gay Musical Revue When Pigs Fly by Adam Hetrick

The 1996 musical revue has announced the cast and creative team for its Off-Broadway return.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:08PM

Read Reviews for World-Premiere Musical A Legendary Romance at Williamstown by Adam Hetrick

A Legendary Romance, starring Jeff McCarthy, Lora Lee Gayer, and Roe Hartrampf, plays the Williamstown Theatre Festival. Read reviews and watch highlights from the musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:55AM
Sunday, August 13, 2017

Lucy Thurber’s Once Upon a Time in the Berkshires Begins at Williamstown by Adam Hetrick

The world-premiere production brings together local residents and professional theatre artists.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12PM
Friday, August 11, 2017

Queers, With Alan Cumming, Russell Tovey, and Gemma Whelan, Sets October Premiere on BBC America by Adam Hetrick

The eight-part dramatic event offers a personal look at life for LGBTQ people in Britain.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:44PM

Harold Prince Aiming to Bring Original Evita Staging to Broadway After International Tour by Adam Hetrick

The Tony-winning director is reuniting with members of the original 1978 creative team to bring Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s rock opera back to the stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:31PM

Episode 87 of The Compass Welcomes Fiction Writer Matt Lombardi by Adam Hetrick

The artists’ podcast created by actor Leah Walsh marks its second anniversary August 11.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:50AM
Thursday, August 10, 2017

Dear Evan Hansen’s Ben Platt Is Heading to Will & Grace, Plus 9 More Top Stories by Adam Hetrick

Playbill’s roundup of the latest theatre stories from August 10, 2017.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:30PM

Stephen Adly Guirgis Speaks Out After Shutting Down Theatre for Unauthorized Cuts to Judas Iscariot by Adam Hetrick

The Pulitzer-winning playwright says despite the theatre’s violation of copyright laws, he initially did not want to hinder the work of other artists.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:38PM

Cristin Milioti Will Star in Zoe Kazan’s After the Blast at Lincoln Center by Adam Hetrick

The Once and How I Met Your Mother star has signed on for the LCT3 world premiere set in the wake of a total environmental disaster.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:39AM

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Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
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Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
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