All stories by Adam Hetrick on BroadwayStars

Friday, March 31, 2017

A View from the Bridge Olivier Winner Mark Strong Lands TV Thriller Series by Adam Hetrick

The Olivier Award-winning actor will star in the eight-part Deep State.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:27AM

Broadway A Cappella Musical In Transit Will Release Cast Album by Adam Hetrick

The talents behind Frozen and Pitch Perfect created the musical inspired by the rhythms of life on the New York City subway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:28AM
Thursday, March 30, 2017

EXCLUSIVE: These Tales of the City Musical Portraits Mark an Unprecedented Broadway Milestone by Adam Hetrick

The musical based on Armistead Maupin’s beloved novel series received a history-making, one-night-only Broadway concert presentation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:31PM
Wednesday, March 29, 2017

Ariana DeBose, MJ Rodriguez, and More Will Be Bitching and Belting at 54 Below by Adam Hetrick

The late-night show where no complaint is too small and no note is too high returns March 31.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:00PM
Monday, March 27, 2017

Justin Vivian Bond Makes Broadway History Tonight with Tales of the City by Adam Hetrick

The casting of the genre- and gender-defying artist is a breakthrough moment for transgender actors on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:43PM

Tales of the City Musical Plays Broadway’s Music Box Theatre by Adam Hetrick

Justin Vivian Bond, Betsy Wolfe, and Wesley Taylor star in the one-night-only concert event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Friday, March 24, 2017

The Compass Welcomes Linda Vista Actor Kahyun Kim by Adam Hetrick

The cast member from Tracy Letts’ new play is the latest guest on the artists’ podcast hosted by Leah Walsh.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:16PM

After First Broadway Preview, Anastasia Releases Tickets Into 2018 by Adam Hetrick

The Ahrens and Flaherty musical inspired by their 1997 animated film is settling in for a healthy Broadway run.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:05AM
Thursday, March 23, 2017

Buy Phantom of the Opera Props for Charity by Adam Hetrick

How you can take home a piece of Broadway history and help Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:29PM

Miss Saigon Revival Opens on Broadway March 23 by Adam Hetrick

Eva Noblezada makes her Broadway debut as Kim in the revival of the Boublil and Schönberg musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, March 22, 2017

Will Miss Saigon Still Be Fresh for Broadway’s Kim After Two Years in the Role? by Adam Hetrick

Eva Noblezada, who catapulted to stardom in the West End revival, says her turn in the new Broadway production will be a richer experience.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:21PM

How Broadway’s Anastasia is a Very Different Story Than the Animated Musical by Adam Hetrick

For fans who grew up watching the 1997 animated film musical Anastasia, the stage musical has done some growing up of its own.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Tuesday, March 21, 2017

Broadway-Aimed Musical Hadestown Workshopped With Reeve Carney by Adam Hetrick

The Anaïs Mitchell folk opera, directed by Rachel Chavkin, has been revised since its Off-Broadway run at New York Theatre Workshop.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:20PM
Monday, March 20, 2017

Anastasia Will Record Original Broadway Cast Album by Adam Hetrick

The new musical, based on the 1997 animated film, features over a dozen new songs.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:17PM

Who Won the 2017 Broadway Brackets Championship? by Adam Hetrick

Two Lin-Manuel Miranda musicals went head to head in the final match-up of the 2017 Broadway Brackets Championship.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33PM

How War Paint Is Capturing an American Moment by Adam Hetrick

War Paint is more than just the story of two rival cosmetics giants, it’s the story of America.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:04AM
Friday, March 17, 2017

Derek Walcott, a Nobel Laureate with an Illustrious Theatre Background, Dies at 87 by Adam Hetrick

The poet was the founder of Boston Playwrights’ Theatre and collaborated with Paul Simon on the musical The Capeman.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:07PM

Lin-Manuel Miranda Musicals Go Head-to-Head in Broadway Brackets Championship by Adam Hetrick

Will team #Usnavi or #AHam take the ultimate title?

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:55AM

Live-Action Beauty and the Beast Hits Theatres March 17 by Adam Hetrick

The remake of the 1991 animated musical stars Emma Watson and Dan Stevens.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:05AM
Thursday, March 16, 2017

New Jersey High School Receives Courage in Theatre Award for Ragtime by Adam Hetrick

The school will perform the Tony-winning musical as written after attempts were made to remove racial slurs from the script.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:16PM

How This Miss Saigon Honors the Vietnamese Perspective by Adam Hetrick

In the 28 years since its world premiere, the Vietnam-era musical has been refocused and refined to bring a more authentic story to the stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Monday, March 13, 2017

Tony Awards Announce Official 2017 Calendar of Events by Adam Hetrick

The 71st Annual Tony Awards will take place June 11 at Radio City Music Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:42PM
Sunday, March 12, 2017

New Musical Come From Away Opens on Broadway March 12 by Adam Hetrick

The ensemble musical tells the story of travelers stranded on September 11, 2001.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, March 10, 2017

Empowering Artists of Color in Classical Music by Adam Hetrick

Juilliard-trained violinist Dawn Michelle Johnson is the March 10 guest on the artists’ podcast hosted by Leah Walsh.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, March 9, 2017

Beauty and the Beast Lyricist Howard Ashman Subject of New Documentary Film by Adam Hetrick

Ashman penned lyrics for Little Shop of Horrors, as well as the Disney favorites The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, and Aladdin.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:07PM

Danny DeVito, Currently Making His Broadway Debut, Boards Disney’s Live-Action Dumbo by Adam Hetrick

DeVito, who can be seen in Arthur Miller's The Price, has just signed on for the Tim Burton remake of the animated film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:14PM
Wednesday, March 8, 2017

Producer Hugh Hysell Launches Broadway Marketing Firm by Adam Hetrick

The new firm will specialize in live entertainment marketing.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:29PM

National Dance Institute to Honor Josh Groban by Adam Hetrick

The Great Comet star is being honored for his support of arts education.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:09PM

Laura Benanti and Javier Muñoz Will Announce Drama Desk Nominations by Adam Hetrick

The 62nd Annual Drama Desk Awards will be presented June 4 at Town Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:05AM

Come From Away Inks Amateur and Professional Licensing Deal by Adam Hetrick

The new Broadway rock musical explores the lasting connection forged by a group of travelers in the wake of the September 11 tragedy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:30AM
Tuesday, March 7, 2017

Nick Adams and Grace McLean Will Join The Skivvies at Joe’s Pub by Adam Hetrick

The stripped-down concert will feature cast members from The Great Comet and special surprise guests.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:39PM

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