All stories by Adam Hetrick on BroadwayStars

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
Monday, March 6, 2017

Watch Ariana Grande and John Legend in Beauty and the Beast Music Video by Adam Hetrick

The music video for the new pop single of the Academy Award-winning Disney song has just been released.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:58PM
Friday, March 3, 2017

JumpStart Program Will Use Theatre to Help Students Learn English by Adam Hetrick

The pilot initiative builds sustainable theatre programs in underserved schools across the U.S.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:34PM
Thursday, March 2, 2017

Cincinnati Playhouse Season Includes Curious Incident and Shakespeare in Love by Adam Hetrick

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park’s 2017-18 season will include two world premieres by up-and-coming female playwrights.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:36PM

Sweeney Todd Announces Off-Broadway Extension and Digital Lottery by Adam Hetrick

The immersive revival of the Stephen Sondheim musical will continue through the end of the year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:07PM

Listen to Come From Away Broadway Cast Album Today by Adam Hetrick

NPR First Listen is streaming the original Broadway cast album of the new musical that officially opens March 12.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:00AM
Wednesday, March 1, 2017

Tickets on Sale for Disney’s Newsies: The Broadway Musical Encore Screening by Adam Hetrick

The live film of the Broadway musical stars Jeremy Jordan, Kara Lindsay, and Andrew Keenan-Bolger.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:14PM

Judy McLane and Philip Hernandez Will Star in LaChiusa’s Los Otros by Adam Hetrick

The revamped version of the musical will premiere at Baltimore’s Everyman Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:46PM

Muriel’s Wedding Musical Sets North American Premiere by Adam Hetrick

The new musical featuring the songs of ABBA will play Toronto as part of the 2017-18 Mirvish Season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:04PM

Immersive Sweeney Todd Revival Opens Off-Broadway March 1 by Adam Hetrick

Stephen Sondheim’s musical thriller has been reset within a working pie shop.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM

Miss Saigon Returns to Broadway March 1 by Adam Hetrick

The revival begins previews March 1 the Broadway Theatre—the same playhouse where the original Broadway production opened in 1991.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:21AM
Tuesday, February 28, 2017

Disney’s Live-Action Beauty and the Beast Will Have First-Ever Gay Moment by Adam Hetrick

A key character in the anticipated remake of the animated musical will introduce Disney’s first-ever “exclusively gay moment.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:10PM

Mogador Theatre Will Re-Open in September; Paris Phantom Shelved Indefinitely by Adam Hetrick

The theatre will reopen nearly a year after a fire derailed the Paris premiere of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hit musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:05PM

Miss Saigon Announces Rush Ticket Policy by Adam Hetrick

The revival of the Tony Award-winning musical begins previews March 1 at the Broadway Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:27AM

Prior to Broadway Opening, Come From Away Plans a Return to Toronto by Adam Hetrick

Producers have already announced a Toronto return engagement for the new musical that opens on Broadway March 12.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:27AM

Kids’ Night On Broadway Returns Feb. 28 by Adam Hetrick

Kids get a free ticket when accompanied by a full-paying adult as part of Kids’ Night On Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Monday, February 27, 2017

Jodi Picoult Musical Between the Lines Sets Regional World Premiere by Adam Hetrick

Broadway producer Daryl Roth is attached to the musical based on the Jodi Picoult-Samantha van Leer novel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:12PM
Friday, February 24, 2017

Merrily We Roll Along Documentary Sets iTunes Digital Release by Adam Hetrick

Best Worst Thing That Ever Could Have Happened chronicles the 1981 Stephen Sondheim musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:26PM

The Compass Welcomes Mother of Invention’s James Davis by Adam Hetrick

Hosted by Leah Walsh, the February 24 episode features the Mother of Invention actor.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:19PM

Peter Gallagher Will Guest Star on Season 3 of Grace and Frankie by Adam Hetrick

The Tony nominee will join Oscar winner Jane Fonda and Tony winner Lily Tomlin when the Netflix series returns March 24.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:09PM

Viola Davis, Ellen Burstyn Star in New Lifetime Film by James Lapine; Watch the Trailer by Adam Hetrick

Written and directed by Lapine, the film will premiere on Lifetime Television March 4.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM
Thursday, February 23, 2017

Video First Look: Watch Anastasia Cast Premiere 4 New Songs for Broadway by Adam Hetrick

The cast of Ahrens and Flaherty’s latest Broadway musical premiered all-new musical numbers for the press.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:27PM

Read Reviews for Jake Gyllenhaal and Annaleigh Ashford in Sunday in the Park With George by Adam Hetrick

The Broadway revival of the Stephen Sondheim–James Lapine musical opened February 23 at the Hudson Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:49PM

Disney’s Newsies: The Broadway Musical Sets Theatrical Encore Screening by Adam Hetrick

The live film of the Broadway musical stars Jeremy Jordan, Kara Lindsay, and Andrew Keenan-Bolger.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:55PM

Suzan-Lori Parks, Tarell Alvin McCraney, and Thomas Bradshaw Win PEN America Literary Awards by Adam Hetrick

The awards honor writers—playwrights included—who explore timely social themes through their work.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:52PM

Elvis Presley Musical Heartbreak Hotel Will Premiere at Ogunquit by Adam Hetrick

The 2017 season also includes Mamma Mia!, Bullets Over Broadway, From Here to Eternity, Ragtime, and White Christmas.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:17PM
Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Laura Osnes, Betsy Wolfe, Telly Leung Set for Hammerstein Museum Benefit Concert by Adam Hetrick

Funds raised will help to establish the Oscar Hammerstein Museum and Theatre Education Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:50PM

Watch Anastasia Stars and Creators Reveal What’s in Store for Broadway by Adam Hetrick

Learn how the 1997 animated film musical has been revolutionized for its Broadway debut.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:00PM

Kevin Kline Named 2017 Theatre in Our Schools Campaign Spokesperson by Adam Hetrick

The Tony and Oscar-winning actor is lending his voice to raise awareness of the importance of theatre education.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:30AM
Tuesday, February 21, 2017

Broadway’s Come From Away Sets Cast Album Release Date by Adam Hetrick

The album will be the first cast recording released by The Musical Company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:04PM
Sunday, February 19, 2017

Tony Yazbeck and Laura Osnes Lead Crazy for You Concert at Geffen Hall Feb. 19 by Adam Hetrick

Susan Stroman recreates her original Tony Award-winning choreography for the one-night-only event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:37PM

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