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Thursday, July 6, 2017

Freddie G Fellowship Recipients Will Get First Look at Matilda Junior by Adam Hetrick

The eighth annual Freddie G Fellowship invites theatre instructors to immerse themselves in a four-day intensive with Broadway professionals.

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Emmerdale Star Natalie Anderson Joins Fat Friends The Musical U.K. Tour by Adam Hetrick

The musical, featuring a score by Nicholas Lloyd Webber, also stars X Factor winner Sam Bailey and Jodie Prenger.

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Wednesday, July 5, 2017

Meet 5 Stars Who Will Set Sail for Iceland With Broadway on the High Seas by Adam Hetrick

Playbill Travel’s Broadway on the High Seas: Iceland is set for July 3–10, 2018.

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Broadway-Aimed The Cher Show Will Get Month-Long October Lab by Adam Hetrick

The pop icon previously stated that the new musical based on her life will arrive on Broadway in 2018.

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Irish Rep Extends The Aran Islands Off-Broadway by Adam Hetrick

Brendan Conroy stars in the one-actor adaptation of John Millington Synge’s work that began previews June 15.

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Edward Albee Instructs Executors to Destroy Unfinished Works by Adam Hetrick

The playwright known for Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, Three Tall Women, and A Delicate Balance died September 16 at age 88.

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Tuesday, July 4, 2017

Russell Tovey, Gemma Whelan Cast in Queers at The Old Vic by Adam Hetrick

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

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Sunday, July 2, 2017

Josh Groban Departs Broadway's Great Comet July 2 by Adam Hetrick

The multi-platinum recording artist earned a Tony Award nomination for his Broadway debut in the acclaimed musical.

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Saturday, July 1, 2017

5 Nights of Musical Theatre Not to Miss This Month by Adam Hetrick

From rarely seen revivals to concert events, July has a lot in store for musical theatre fans.

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Friday, June 30, 2017

Watch Taylor Mac Glam Up the Streets of San Francisco in New Music Video by Adam Hetrick

Mac reinvents “Amazing Grace” in the dazzling new video filmed on the streets of San Francisco to celebrate the arrival of the epic theatrical event, A 24-Decade History of Popul…

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How Did London Critics Review the New Musical The Wind in the Willows? by Adam Hetrick

Rufus Hound stars as Mr. Toad in the new Drew and Stiles musical at the London Palladium.

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Thursday, June 29, 2017

What Do Critics Think of Marvin's Room on Broadway? by Adam Hetrick

Janeane Garofalo, Lili Taylor, and Celia Weston star in the Roundabout Theatre Company production of Scott McPherson’s 1990 drama that officially opened on Broadway June 29.

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The West Wing's Richard Schiff, Molly Ranson, and Asia Kate Dillon Join Vassar's Powerhouse Season by Adam Hetrick

Casting has been revealed for Lauren Yee’s The Great Leap and Kevin Armento’s Good Men Wanted.

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The West Wing's Richard Schiff, Molly Ranson, and Asia Kate Dillon Join Powerhouse Season by Adam Hetrick

The Vassar & New York Stage and Film’s Powerhouse season launched June 23 in Poughkeepsie, New York.

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Laura Linney and Olympia Dukakis Reuniting for Tales of the City Netflix Revival by Adam Hetrick

Netflix is making plans to bring a new chapter in Armistead Maupin’s San Francisco-set novel series to television.

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16 Barbra Streisand Films Will Be Screened in New York City July 4 Weekend by Adam Hetrick

In honor of the entertainment icon’s 75th birthday, The Quad will screen such films as Funny Girl, Funny Lady, and rarities including All Night Long and For Pete’s Sake.

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Wednesday, June 28, 2017

2017 Jimmy Award Nominees Name Their 5 Unforgettable Moments by Adam Hetrick

2017 Jimmy Award nominees Maggie Gidden and Adrian Villegas take readers inside their life-changing week in New York City.

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Jerry Herman Revue Jerry's Girls Will Play the York Off-Broadway by Adam Hetrick

The musical celebration featuring songs from Hello, Dolly!; Mame; La Cage aux Folles; and more, will be presented as part of the Musicals in Mufti series.

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Hershey Felder Will Bring Our Great Tchaikovsky to L.A. by Adam Hetrick

The actor-pianist’s latest solo work brings to life the Russian composer famous for his scores to The Nutcracker and Sleeping Beauty.

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Read London Reviews for Audra McDonald in Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill by Adam Hetrick

McDonald makes her official West End debut, reprising her Tony-winning performance as Billie Holiday in the play with music that opened June 27.

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Mary-Louise Parker and Denis Arndt Begin West Coast Run of Heisenberg by Adam Hetrick

The Broadway production of Simon Stephens’ play begins its Los Angeles premiere June 28 as part of the Center Theatre Group’s 50th anniversary season.

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Tuesday, June 27, 2017

Broadway Shows Announce $40 Ticket Discount for 4th of July Weekend by Adam Hetrick

The Tony Award-winning drama Oslo and Paula Vogel’s Indecent are among the productions participating in the new initiative.

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San Francisco Theatre That Gave Life to Angels in America Will Shut Its Doors by Adam Hetrick

The historic theatre that premiered Tony Kushner’s two-part epic about the AIDS crisis will cease operation after 45 years.

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How Did Critics Review Children of a Lesser God Starring Joshua Jackson and Lauren Ridloff? by Adam Hetrick

Tony winner Kenny Leon directs the Berkshire Theatre Group production of Mark Medoff’s Tony-winning drama, which is eyeing a future New York run.

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Come From Away Earns Top Canadian Theatre Honors at 2017 Dora Awards by Adam Hetrick

Jenn Colella was among the night’s winners for her performance as pioneering American Airlines pilot Beverley Bass.

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Monday, June 26, 2017

Watch Josh Groban, Ramin Karimloo, and Eva Noblezada Answer Questions from 2017 Jimmy Award Nominees by Adam Hetrick

Three Tony nominees personally respond to questions about their favorite roles, how they made characters their own, and what it takes to be a well-rounded artist on Broadway today.

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2017 Jimmy Awards, Honoring High School Musical Theatre Performers, Presented June 26 by Adam Hetrick

Dear Evan Hansen star Ben Platt hosts the ninth annual National High School Musical Theatre Awards, presented June 26 at Broadway’s Minskoff Theatre.

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Friday, June 23, 2017

Stream and Download Owl City's New Cover of 'Waving Through a Window' From Dear Evan Hansen by Adam Hetrick

The electro-pop collective’s Adam Young has released his reimagined single of the standout song from the Tony-winning musical.

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5 Songs From Broadway Musicals That Broke Ground for LGBTQ People by Adam Hetrick

These powerful milestones were the first to chart new dramatic territory in musical theatre.

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Is Broadway's Anastasia Heading to London? by Adam Hetrick

The hit Broadway musical inspired by the 1997 animated film is eyeing a West End debut.

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Broadway's Anastasia Sets Plans for London Run by Adam Hetrick

The Broadway musical based on the popular 1997 animated film will arrive in the West End within the next two years.

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