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Friday, January 27, 2017

Trump Pick for Secretary of State Urges Continued Funding for National Endowments for the Arts by Adam Hetrick

Rex Tillerson, nominee for U.S. Secretary of State, took to social media to express his support for federal arts funding.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:21AM
Thursday, January 26, 2017

La La Land Oscar Nominees Pasek and Paul Headlining JTF West by Adam Hetrick

The Broadway songwriters behind Dear Evan Hansen will headline the first-ever Junior Theater Festival West this February in Sacramento, California.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:55PM

29 Little-Known Phantom Facts and Backstage Stories by Adam Hetrick

The creatives of The Phantom of the Opera share secrets and cool Phantom-facts from the hit Andrew Lloyd Webber musical. Do you know all of these?

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:54PM
Tuesday, January 24, 2017

Elizabeth Ashley and Amanda Plummer Join James Earl Jones for Night of the Iguana by Adam Hetrick

The American Repertory Theater production begins February 18 in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:13PM

Casting Complete for Crazy for You at Geffen Hall by Adam Hetrick

Mark Linn-Baker and Nancy Opel have joined the cast of the one-night-only event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:52PM
Monday, January 23, 2017

Petition Launched to Preserve National Endowments for Arts and Humanities by Adam Hetrick

The Trump administration is prepared to enact a drastic budget plan that would eliminate the organizations.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:16PM
Saturday, January 21, 2017

Skivvies Star Brings Little Shop of Horrors to Cincinnati by Adam Hetrick

Nick Cearley and Gina Milo co-star as Seymour and Audrey in the Alan Menken-Howard Ashman musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:34PM

EXCLUSIVE: What Fans Can Expect from the Broadway-Bound Revival of The Secret Garden by Adam Hetrick

The show’s Tony-winning creative team continues to reshape the musical as it prepares for a Broadway return.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:29AM
Friday, January 20, 2017

Ethan Hawke, Jayne Houdyshell, Karen Akers Will Offer The Inauguration of Hope by Adam Hetrick

The January 23 gathering at the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine is described as an artistic recommitment to the “values for which America stands.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:51PM
Thursday, January 19, 2017

Trump Administration May Eliminate National Endowments for the Arts and Humanities by Adam Hetrick

The plan to reduce federal spending by $10.5 trillion over the next decade could drastically impact the nation’s arts programs.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:06PM

Brian d’Arcy James, Stephanie Mills, Kelli O’Hara, Betsy Wolfe Among Stars Joining Concert for America by Adam Hetrick

More than 30 stars will take part in the January 20 benefit concert celebrating diversity and hope at The Town Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

EXCLUSIVE: Disney Villains Are “Royals” in New Broadway Music Video by Adam Hetrick

Cast members from Hamilton, Paramour, Waitress, Wicked, and more remix and revamp Disney characters.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:47AM
Wednesday, January 18, 2017

BroadwayCon First Look Adds Amélie, Miss Saigon, Sunday in the Park and More by Adam Hetrick

Additional plays and musicals have been added to the exclusive preview of the Broadway spring season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:44PM

Billy Porter, Theresa Rebeck, Kamal Khalladi Headed to Sundance by Adam Hetrick

Participating artists have been announced for the 2017 Sundance Institute Retreat at Ucross.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:10PM

Broadway-Aimed Irving Berlin Musical Top Hat Moving Forward by Adam Hetrick

Tony Award-winning Newsies choreographer Christopher Gattelli is at the helm of the lavish dance musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:19PM
Tuesday, January 17, 2017

London Dreamgirls Is Broadway Bound by Adam Hetrick

The London revival of the Tony Award-winning musical stars Amber Riley.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:46PM

Best Worst Thing… Merrily We Roll Along Panel Added to BroadwayCon by Adam Hetrick

Original Broadway cast members from the short-lived Stephen Sondheim musical will reunite for a panel discussion.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:38PM

Rachel Bloom and Jerry O’Connell Added to Crazy for You Concert by Adam Hetrick

The February concert event will include the creator and star of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33PM

Artists’ Podcast The Compass Welcomes Laura Gragtmans by Adam Hetrick

The actor and singer/songwriter is the latest guest on the podcast hosted by Leah Walsh.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:34AM
Saturday, January 14, 2017

Jennifer Holliday Withdraws from Inauguration Events by Adam Hetrick

The Dreamgirls and Color Purple star apologized for a “lapse of judgment” in an open letter.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48PM

NYC Reading of The Normal Heart Benefits Gay Men’s Health Crisis by Adam Hetrick

Larry Kramer’s seminal work is read January 14 at Shetler Studios.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, January 13, 2017

Junior Theater Festival, Featuring Newsies Film Premiere, Kicks Off Jan. 13 by Adam Hetrick

The Junior Theater Festival is the world’s largest festival celebrating young people and the transformative power of musical theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, January 12, 2017

Patina Miller, Bebe Neuwirth, Sebastian Arcelus, and More Join BroadwayCon by Adam Hetrick

The stage and screen stars will take part in a panel dedicated to the CBS drama series Madame Secretary.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:00AM
Wednesday, January 11, 2017

The Verdict: Critics Review Return of Harold Prince’s Candide by Adam Hetrick

Jay Armstrong Johnson, Greg Edelman, and Linda Lavin star. Here’s what critics are saying.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:29PM

Complete Casting Announced for Broadway’s Anastasia by Adam Hetrick

The new musical based on the 1997 animated film makes its Broadway debut March 23 at the Broadhurst Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:14AM

Andrea McArdle Joins Annie Reunion at BroadwayCon by Adam Hetrick

The show’s original star joins Martin Charnin, Thomas Meehan, and Charles Strouse to discuss the creation of the Tony Award-winning musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

The Tempest, Featuring Digital Magic from Intel, Broadcast in Cinemas Jan. 11 by Adam Hetrick

The new production runs through January 21 at the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-Upon-Avon.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Tuesday, January 10, 2017

Joel Grey Set for BroadwayCon Q&A by Adam Hetrick

The Tony and Academy Award-winning Cabaret star will take part in a MainStage Q&A conversation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:38PM

Rachel Dratch and Jack McBrayer Join Crazy for You Concert by Adam Hetrick

The comic duo are the latest stars to join the concert staging of the Tony-winning 1992 Broadway musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:46PM

Playwrights Pen Works in Response to Trump Presidency by Adam Hetrick

Caryl Churchill and Neil LaBute are among the playwrights to contribute to Top Trumps, which begins January 19 in London.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:31AM
Monday, January 9, 2017

Broadway Box-Office Analysis: January 2–8 by Adam Hetrick

The Tony-winning revival of The Color Purple went out on a high note, breaking the house record at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:15PM

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