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Thursday, August 10, 2017

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[SHARE]

Seth Numrich, Star of AMC's Turn and War Horse, on Making the Leap from Broadway to London, and TV 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 10:19AM[SHARE]

Michael Moore's The Terms of My Surrender Opens on Broadway Aug. 10 by Adam Hetrick

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:20AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, August 9, 2017

Bryce Pinkham, Hannah Elless, and Andrew Samonsky Will Star in Benny & Joon Musical World Premiere by Adam Hetrick

Complete casting has been announced for the stage adaptation of the off-beat 1993 romantic film comedy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:14PM[SHARE]

The Exorcist Sets West End Dates Ahead of Broadway Arrival by Adam Hetrick

John Pielmeier’s new stage treatment of the supernatural film thriller will transfer to the West End’s Phoenix Theatre in October.

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Alexandra Socha and Joshua Boone Begin Williamstown Run of Actually by Adam Hetrick

Gender, race, and consent factor into Anna Ziegler’s thought-provoking examination of sexual assault on college campuses.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:57PM[SHARE]

New Broadway Ad Agency RPM Hangs Shingle with Hamilton Among First Clients by Adam Hetrick

The new full-service advertising and marketing agency is led by former SpotCo executives Ilene Rosen, Pete Milano, and Nick Pramik.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:16AM[SHARE]

13 Must-Watch Documentaries for Broadway Musical Fans by Adam Hetrick

These essential documentaries capture some of the most fascinating and legendary entertainers, writers, and musicals in Broadway history.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:21AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, August 8, 2017

The Great Comet Sets Closing Date as Broadway Mourns a Legend, and 5 More Breaking Stories of the Day by Adam Hetrick

Playbill’s roundup of the latest theatre stories from August 8, 2017.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07PM[SHARE]

Basil Twist's Theatrical Water World Symphonie Fantastique Will Return to NYC by Adam Hetrick

The entrancing production that uses a 1,000 gallon water tank for its stage, will return to celebrate its 20th anniversary.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:34PM[SHARE]

Anastasia Cast Will Perform August 13 Concert at W Times Square by Adam Hetrick

Cast members from the new Broadway musical will perform an intimate, acoustic concert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:14PM[SHARE]
Monday, August 7, 2017

New Cast Announced for Sound of Music National Tour by Adam Hetrick

Jill-Christine Wiley and Mike McLean will co-star in the production that re-launches September 1 in Yakima, Washington.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:01PM[SHARE]

Complete Casting Announced for Torch Song Revival by Adam Hetrick

Michael Urie and Mercedes Ruehl star in the Off-Broadway revival of Harvey Fierstein’s Tony Award-winning play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:26PM[SHARE]

2017 New York Musical Festival Awards for Excellence Announced by Adam Hetrick

NYMF’s annual honors were presented August 6 at Hudson Terrace.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:49PM[SHARE]

Susan Miller's Award-Winning 20th Century Blues Will Arrive Off-Broadway by Adam Hetrick

Emily Mann is set to direct the New York premiere, which begins a ten-week limited run in November.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:05PM[SHARE]

Susan Miller's 20th Century Blues Will Arrive Off-Broadway by Adam Hetrick

Emily Mann is set to direct the New York premiere, which begins a ten-week limited run in November.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:05PM[SHARE]
Saturday, August 5, 2017

Jerry Herman Revue Jerry's Girls Begins at the York August 5 by Adam Hetrick

Stephanie D’Abruzzo, Christine Pedi, and Stephanie Umoh star in the musical revue that celebrates the great female roles from Jerry Herman’s musicals.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]
Friday, August 4, 2017

Disney's Live-Action Aladdin Casts Jafar and Reveals New Character by Adam Hetrick

The remake will feature original songs by Alan Menken, plus additional music by Dear Evan Hansen songwriters Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:53PM[SHARE]

How Did London Critics Feel About the Latest Evita Revival? by Adam Hetrick

Emma Hatton stars in the West End return of the Andrew Lloyd Webber-Tim Rice rock opera.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:08PM[SHARE]

ABC Halts Plans for The Little Mermaid Live and 8 Other Stories You Don't Want to Miss by Adam Hetrick

Don’t miss the top theatre news stories from August 3, 2017.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:10AM[SHARE]

Full Cast Set for James Graham's Labour of Love Starring Martin Freeman and Sarah Lancashire by Adam Hetrick

The Sherlock and Coronation Street stars go head-to-head in the London world-premiere about the growing void between Britain’s Labour Party and its working class base.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:57AM[SHARE]
Thursday, August 3, 2017

ABC Cancels Disney's The Little Mermaid Live by Adam Hetrick

The television special was set to air October 3.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:45PM[SHARE]

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time Opens in Los Angeles August 3 by Adam Hetrick

Simon Stephens’ Tony- and Olivier Award-winning play, starring Adam Langdon as Christopher, opens at the Center Theatre Group.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:47PM[SHARE]

Obie Winner Francis Jue and Lost Star Yunjin Kim Cast in Wild Goose Dreams at La Jolla by Adam Hetrick

Hansol Jung’s world-premiere play centers on an unlikely online romance between a North Korean defector and a lonely South Korean father.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:25PM[SHARE]

How Sunset Boulevard Led Director Lonny Price to His New Musical at Williamstown by Adam Hetrick

The new musical A Legendary Romance, starring Jeff McCarthy, Lora Lee Gayer, and Roe Hartrampf, begins previews August 3.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:25PM[SHARE]

Prince of Broadway Begins Previews August 3 by Adam Hetrick

The musical celebration of the life and work of director-producer Harold Prince arrives on Broadway at MTC’s Samuel J. Friedman Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, August 2, 2017

Read Casting for Broadway's Harry Potter and 8 Other Must-Read Stories by Adam Hetrick

Don’t miss the top theatre news stories from August 2, 2017.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:57PM[SHARE]

Read Casting for Broadway's Harry Potter and 7 Other Must-Read Stories by Adam Hetrick

Don’t miss the top theatre news stories from August 2, 2017.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:57PM[SHARE]

Bebe Neuwirth Will Host Inaugural Chita Rivera Awards by Adam Hetrick

The awards ceremony will take place September 11 at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:44PM[SHARE]

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