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Tuesday, May 9, 2017

Al Hirschfeld Theatrical Exhibit Returns to Algonquin Hotel by Adam Hetrick

The iconic black-and-white caricatures of Tony Award-winning musicals and plays will be on display in the hotel’s Lobby Lounge.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM

2017 Tony Awards Season Compilation Album to Be Released by Adam Hetrick

Tony Award Productions and Broadway Records have partnered on the first-ever album of its kind.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:40PM

Monday, May 8, 2017

Tony-Winning Musical Raisin Returns to New York Area by Adam Hetrick

The musical version of Lorraine Hansberry’s A Raisin in the Sun plays the Astoria Performing Arts Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:36PM

Mark Rylance Will Return to Broadway in Farinelli and the King by Adam Hetrick

Claire van Kampen’s acclaimed play with music will transfer to New York in December.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:48PM

Donmar Sets Cast for New Musical Based on Collapse of Kids Company Charity by Adam Hetrick

Donmar Artistic Director Josie Rourke, actor Hadley Fraser, and composer Tom Deering collaborate on the new musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:49PM

Watch Josh Gad and Adam Devine in Beauty and the Beast Opening Number at MTV Movie & Music Awards by Adam Hetrick

The May 7 awards ceremony opened with an action-packed production number celebrating Disney’s live-action remake.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:45AM

Bette Midler, Come From Away, and The Band’s Visit Win Outer Critics Circle Awards by Adam Hetrick

Winners of the 67th Annual Outer Critics Circle Awards have been announced.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Sunday, May 7, 2017

Ben Platt, The Band’s Visit and Oslo Take Top Honors at 2017 Lucille Lortel Awards by Adam Hetrick

Awards were presented in 19 categories recognizing outstanding achievement in Off-Broadway theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:37PM

Barbara Cook Announces Retirement at 89 by Adam Hetrick

The veteran soprano shaped the sound of Broadway’s golden age.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:39PM

Wonderful Town and Kiss, Me Kate Kick Off Month-Long Movie Musical Fest in NY and L.A. by Adam Hetrick

Playbill and The Paley Center invite fans to relive some of the most iconic musical theatre performances ever captured on screen.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Friday, May 5, 2017

NBC Picks Up High School Drama Series from Hamilton Producer by Adam Hetrick

Rise, inspired by a true story, stars Josh Radnor as a high school drama teacher.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:42PM

Rick Elice Will Honor Roger Rees With Memoir Due This Fall by Adam Hetrick

Finding Roger: An Improbably Theatrical Love Story will capture the 34 years they spent together onstage and off.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:37PM

Anastasia Makes Plans for U.S. Tour and International Stagings by Adam Hetrick

The new Broadway musical inspired by the 1997 animated film will expand its global reach.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:00AM

Thursday, May 4, 2017

Nicolas Dromard and Natalie Hall to Lead Lucifer Musical Industry Presentation by Adam Hetrick

The musical about the devil’s take on the bible will return for another New York City industry presentation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:23PM

Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion Musical Announces Full Cast by Adam Hetrick

Find out who’s joining Cortney Wolfson and Stephanie Renee Wall in the musical adaptation of the 1997 cult comedy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM

Former Time Out Theatre Editor David Cote on the Changing Sphere of Theatre Journalism by Adam Hetrick

Since February, the New York theatre industry has witnessed the departure of three critics from their roles at major publications.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:53AM

Wednesday, May 3, 2017

Disney Adapting Freaky Friday Musical for Television by Adam Hetrick

The stage adaptation of the family-friendly film has a score by Next to Normal and If/Then writers Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:15PM

Tuesday, May 2, 2017

London Dreamgirls Eyes 2018 Broadway Bow by Adam Hetrick

Producer Sonia Friedman is planning to bring the musical to Broadway, as previously confirmed by Playbill.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:13PM

Updating Live! 2017 Tony Award Nominees React by Adam Hetrick

Reactions from the nominees moments after the 2017 Tony Award nominations were announced.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:40AM

Saturday, April 29, 2017

How Ella Fitzgerald Inspired a New Generation of Artists by Adam Hetrick

Jazz at Lincoln Center hosts three evenings of concerts in honor of the legend’s birthday.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Friday, April 28, 2017

Come From Away Will Be Subject of Documentary Film by Adam Hetrick

The film will explore the real-life story that inspired the acclaimed new Broadway musical set in Gander, Newfoundland.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:24PM

Thursday, April 27, 2017

Joan Crawford in… Flesh & Blood Will Get NYC Reading by Adam Hetrick

Leslie Becker and James Moye lead the readings of the film noir parody by Joe Major.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:57AM

Wednesday, April 26, 2017

Watch Anastasia’s Christy Altomare Sing ‘Journey to the Past’ on Today by Adam Hetrick

The star of the new Ahrens and Flaherty musical was featured April 26 as part of Today’s Best of Broadway week.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:51AM

Baz Luhrmann’s Strictly Ballroom Musical Makes North American Debut by Adam Hetrick

The stage musical adaptation of the 1992 Australian dance film begins performances April 26 in Toronto.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

How the National Endowment for the Arts Shaped the Landmark Plays and Musicals You Love by Adam Hetrick

The NEA played a crucial role in bringing works like The Great Comet, Spring Awakening, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder, and Nine to the stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Tuesday, April 25, 2017

Bandstand Will Release Cast Album in June by Adam Hetrick

The new Broadway musical stars Corey Cott and Laura Osnes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12PM

Watch Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole in War Paint by Adam Hetrick

Highlights from the new musical about cosmetics rivals Helena Rubinstein and Elizabeth Arden have just been released.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:44AM

Monday, April 24, 2017

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All stories by Adam Hetrick on BroadwayStars

Al Hirschfeld Theatrical Exhibit Returns to Algonquin Hotel by Adam Hetrick

2017 Tony Awards Season Compilation Album to Be Released by Adam Hetrick

Tony-Winning Musical Raisin Returns to New York Area by Adam Hetrick

Mark Rylance Will Return to Broadway in Farinelli and the King by Adam Hetrick

Donmar Sets Cast for New Musical Based on Collapse of Kids Company Charity by Adam Hetrick

Watch Josh Gad and Adam Devine in Beauty and the Beast Opening Number at MTV Movie & Music Awards by Adam Hetrick

Bette Midler, Come From Away, and The Band’s Visit Win Outer Critics Circle Awards by Adam Hetrick

Ben Platt, The Band’s Visit and Oslo Take Top Honors at 2017 Lucille Lortel Awards by Adam Hetrick

Barbara Cook Announces Retirement at 89 by Adam Hetrick

Wonderful Town and Kiss, Me Kate Kick Off Month-Long Movie Musical Fest in NY and L.A. by Adam Hetrick

NBC Picks Up High School Drama Series from Hamilton Producer by Adam Hetrick

Rick Elice Will Honor Roger Rees With Memoir Due This Fall by Adam Hetrick

Anastasia Makes Plans for U.S. Tour and International Stagings by Adam Hetrick

Nicolas Dromard and Natalie Hall to Lead Lucifer Musical Industry Presentation by Adam Hetrick

Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion Musical Announces Full Cast by Adam Hetrick

Former Time Out Theatre Editor David Cote on the Changing Sphere of Theatre Journalism by Adam Hetrick

Disney Adapting Freaky Friday Musical for Television by Adam Hetrick

London Dreamgirls Eyes 2018 Broadway Bow by Adam Hetrick

Updating Live! 2017 Tony Award Nominees React by Adam Hetrick

How Ella Fitzgerald Inspired a New Generation of Artists by Adam Hetrick

Come From Away Will Be Subject of Documentary Film by Adam Hetrick

Joan Crawford in… Flesh & Blood Will Get NYC Reading by Adam Hetrick

Watch Anastasia’s Christy Altomare Sing ‘Journey to the Past’ on Today by Adam Hetrick

Baz Luhrmann’s Strictly Ballroom Musical Makes North American Debut by Adam Hetrick

How the National Endowment for the Arts Shaped the Landmark Plays and Musicals You Love by Adam Hetrick

Bandstand Will Release Cast Album in June by Adam Hetrick

Watch Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole in War Paint by Adam Hetrick

Read Reviews for Anastasia on Broadway by Adam Hetrick

Exclusive: How the National Endowment for the Arts Paved the Way for Sunday in the Park with George by Adam Hetrick

Watch Highlights from Anastasia on Broadway by Adam Hetrick

Anastasia Will Audio Live Stream Song from Opening Night by Adam Hetrick