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Wednesday, August 2, 2017

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

Emily Skeggs Will Lead Presentation of New Musical The Apple Boys by Adam Hetrick

The score features 12 original barbershop quartet songs.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:10PM

Extended Q&A: Harold Prince on His Musicals That Made History and What Comes Next After Prince of Broadway by Adam Hetrick

In this deep dive interview, the Broadway director-producer looks back at the musicals that defined his career—the high and the lows—and his passion for new work.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:46PM

Wendie Malick Will Star in World Premiere of Paul Rudnick’s Big Night by Adam Hetrick

The Center Theatre Group production begins performances in September under the direction of Tony Award winner Walter Bobbie.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:17AM
Tuesday, August 1, 2017

Tickets Go on Sale for Friends: The Musical Off-Broadway by Adam Hetrick

The creative team behind the parodies of Full House and Showgirls returns with the musical inspired by the hit NBC sitcom.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:36PM

Actor Rodney Hicks Opens Up About Come From Away Departure by Adam Hetrick

The actor went public with news of his exit from the Broadway production in a recent Facebook post.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:32PM

Watch Trailer for Call Me by Your Name, Starring Timothée Chalamet by Adam Hetrick

The Lortel Award-winning Prodigal Son actor stars in the screen adaptation of the André Aciman novel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:21PM

Phillip Boykin, Alysha Deslorieux, and More Cast in Broadway Revival of Once on This Island by Adam Hetrick

Performances of the Ahrens and Flaherty musical begin November 9 at Circle in the Square.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:38PM
Monday, July 31, 2017

How Did Critics Review A Midsummer Night’s Dream Starring Phylicia Rashad, Annaleigh Ashford, and Danny Burstein? by Adam Hetrick

The Public Theater’s free Shakespeare in the Park production officially opened July 31 at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:22PM

Grosses Analysis: Dear Evan Hansen and Come From Away Deliver Strong Summer Box Office Returns by Adam Hetrick

Two of this year’s original Broadway musicals continue to draw audiences, while a long-running smash hit surpassed a box office milestone.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:27PM

Emmy Winner Sharon Gless to Guest Star on Long-Running BBC Drama Casualty by Adam Hetrick

The Cagney & Lacey star will appear on an upcoming episode of the emergency room drama this fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:55PM

Merrily We Roll Along Will Be Staged at New York Film Academy This Fall by Adam Hetrick

The Stephen Sondheim-George Furth musical will make a limited New York return.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM

WATCH: Here’s Your First Look at Disney’s Broadway-Bound Frozen Musical by Adam Hetrick

The cast and creators take us inside rehearsals for Disney’s anticipated stage adaptation of the blockbuster animated film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:58AM
Sunday, July 30, 2017

WATCH: How Waitress Gave Betsy Wolfe a Full-Circle Broadway Moment by Adam Hetrick

The stars of Waitress, School of Rock, and Cats reveal the defining moments in their lives that lead them to pursue careers on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:57PM

Come From Away Cast and Creators Perform Free Concert at W Times Square July 30 by Adam Hetrick

Tony-nominated co-author David Hein joins cast members Tamika Lawrence, Tony LePage, and Julie Reiber for the concert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:36AM
Saturday, July 29, 2017

Patricia Richardson Will Star in Other Desert Cities at Bucks County by Adam Hetrick

The Emmy-nominated Home Improvement star will be joined by House of Cards’ Kevin Kilner.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:37PM

WATCH: What Were the Roles Betsy Wolfe, Jenn Gambatese, and Mamie Parris Dreamed of Playing? by Adam Hetrick

In the latest episode of The Broadway Cast, Broadway leading ladies recall their discovery of theatre and the roles they dreamed of playing before they were stars.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:28PM
Friday, July 28, 2017

Casting Announced for New Andy Mientus Musical Burn All Night by Adam Hetrick

The world-premiere musical will begin performances August 18 at the American Repertory Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:49PM

Mandy Patinkin Withdraws from Broadway’s The Great Comet by Adam Hetrick

The Tony winner said the show’s request that he step into the role of Pierre is not as it has been portrayed.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:55PM

Director-Choreographer Yara Travieso Guests on The Compass July 28 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 02:15PM

Laura Linney to Receive Shakespeare Award for Classical Theatre by Adam Hetrick

The four-time Tony Award nominee was last seen on Broadway in Lillian Hellman’s The Little Foxes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:41PM

Russell Tovey, Gemma Whelan Begin Queers at The Old Vic July 28 by Adam Hetrick

The monologues mark 50 years since Britain’s Sexual Offenses Act of 1967, which began the decriminalization process of homosexual men.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Michael Moore’s The Terms of My Surrender Arrives on Broadway July 28 by Adam Hetrick

The Oscar-winning filmmaker and author brings his politically-charged solo show to the Belasco Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, July 27, 2017

Sophie Okonedo and Ralph Fiennes Will Co-Star in Antony & Cleopatra at the National by Adam Hetrick

Directed by Simon Godwin, the new production of Shakespeare’s classic will begin London performances in late 2018.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:18PM

Maria Friedman Will Perform Lenny & Steve: The Music of Bernstein & Sondheim in Boston by Adam Hetrick

The Olivier Award-winning actor will bring her solo show to the Huntington Theatre Company for one night only.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:38PM

Nick Offerman, Toni Collette, and More Sign on for Hearts Beat Loud Movie Musical by Adam Hetrick

The film, also featuring Kiersey Clemons and Blythe Danner, will include original songs by Keegan DeWitt.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:07PM
Wednesday, July 19, 2017

Tony Kushner Teases West Side Story Remake and Other Upcoming Projects by Adam Hetrick

The Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning Angels in America playwright is at work on several projects, including a play about President Donald Trump and a musical with Jeanine Tesori.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:24PM

EXCLUSIVE: Watch War Paint From a Broadway Stage Manager’s Point of View by Adam Hetrick

Follow production stage manager Tripp Phillips during a performance of War Paint for a behind-the-scenes look at the new musical starring Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:18PM

Come From Away Cast and Creators Will Perform Free Concert at W Times Square by Adam Hetrick

Tony-nominated co-author David Hein will join cast members Tamika Lawrence, Tony LePage, and Julie Reiber for the concert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37PM

What Did London Critics Think of Committee... (A New Musical)? by Adam Hetrick

The Donmar’s world-premiere musical about the scandal surrounding the collapse of the U.K. charity Kids Company is written by Josie Rourke, Hadley Fraser, and Tom Deering.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:09PM

Center Theatre Group Will Showcase Local L.A. Productions by Adam Hetrick

The work of Los Angeles-based playwrights, actors, directors, and designers will be showcased at the Kirk Douglas Theatre next spring.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:33AM

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Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
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Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
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