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Friday, June 9, 2017

What Do Critics Think of the Broadway-Bound Jimmy Buffett Musical Escape to Margaritaville? by Adam Hetrick

The show officially opened at La Jolla Playhouse May 28.

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Get Your Printable 2017 Tony Awards Ballot Here by Adam Hetrick

Theatre fans can take part in Broadway’s big night from home.

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Casting Complete for Take That Musical The Band by Adam Hetrick

The U.K. tour, featuring young winners of the TV reality competition Let It Shine, launches September 8.

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2017 Tony Awards Season Compilation Album Released June 9 by Adam Hetrick

Celebrating the musicals of the 2016–2017 Broadway season, the album includes 15 songs.

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Thursday, June 8, 2017

Stacy Keach Says He Has 'Unfulfilled Obligation' to Return to Pamplona After Mild Heart Attack by Adam Hetrick

The Goodman Theatre canceled the entire run of the new play after Keach suffered a heart attack during opening night.

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Karen Ziemba Joins Cast of Prince of Broadway by Adam Hetrick

The musical celebration of Harold Prince’s legendary career begins Broadway previews August 4.

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Prince Estate Threatens Legal Action Against Purple Rain Tribute Show by Adam Hetrick

The estate of the late music icon plans to bring the real Purple Rain to the stage.

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Romy and Michele's High School Reunion Musical Premieres in Seattle June 8 by Adam Hetrick

Cortney Wolfson and Stephanie Renee Wall star in the musical adaptation of the 1997 cult comedy.

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Wednesday, June 7, 2017

Patti LuPone Sounds Off on Trump, Saying She Would Never Perform for the President by Adam Hetrick

The outspoken Tony Award winner also has words for the First Lady.

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Christopher Jackson, Stephanie J. Block, Adrienne Warren Set for Arts for Autism Benefit by Adam Hetrick

More than 150 young artists will be part of the June 19 benefit concert at the Gershwin hosted by Kelli O’Hara.

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Ariana Grande's Emotional 'Over the Rainbow' Released as Benefit Single for Manchester Victims by Adam Hetrick

The pop star performed the Judy Garland classic as the closing song in her One Love Manchester benefit concert. Watch it here.

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Tuesday, June 6, 2017

Goodman Theatre Confirms Stacy Keach Suffered Onstage Heart Attack During Pamplona by Adam Hetrick

The entire run of Pamplona was canceled after the actor appeared ill and confused midway through the opening night performance.

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WATCH: Go Backstage at War Paint with Christine Ebersole and Patti LuPone by Adam Hetrick

The Tony winners take Today into their dressing rooms at the Nederlander Theatre.

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How Anastasia's Costume Designer Honored What Fans Loved on Screen in a Fresh Way by Adam Hetrick

Costume designer Linda Cho offers a close-up look at the Romanov’s majestic costumes, and why she needs a backstage pulley system to lift some of her gowns.

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Monday, June 5, 2017

Read What New York Critics Thought of Matthew Perry's The End of Longing by Adam Hetrick

Friends star Matthew Perry makes his New York playwriting and acting debut with the MCC Theater production.

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British Stage and Screen Actor Peter Sallis Dies at 96 by Adam Hetrick

The veteran actor co-starred opposite Judi Dench in Cabaret and was the voice of Wallace in Wallace & Gromit films.

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SpongeBob SquarePants Musical Will Hit Broadway This Fall by Adam Hetrick

The show, based on the Nickelodeon cartoon, features original songs by Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, John Legend, David Bowie, and more.

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Skivvies' Nick Cearley Will Star in An Act of God by Adam Hetrick

The irreverent comedy by David Javerbaum will play the B Street Theatre in Sacramento, California.

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Saturday, June 3, 2017

Take the Playbill.com Audience Survey by Adam Hetrick

Playbill.com is conducting a user survey to better understand the theatregoing habits of our readers.

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Friday, June 2, 2017

Thursday, June 1, 2017

Rebecca Producers Seek Retrial on Damages Against Press Agent by Adam Hetrick

The show’s producers have filed a motion to reassess damages against the show’s former publicist, Marc Thibodeau.

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British Stage and Screen Actor Peter Sallis Dies at 96 by Adam Hetrick

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