All stories by Adam Hetrick on BroadwayStars

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

Artists’ Podcast The Compass Features Justin Favela by Adam Hetrick

The visual artist and podcaster is the latest guest on the podcast hosted by Leah Walsh.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:12PM

Members of Broadway Community Join New York City Women’s March by Adam Hetrick

The event is a sister component to the January 21 Women’s March on Washington, D.C.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:31PM
Friday, January 6, 2017

Betty Buckley, Jessie Mueller, Brian Stokes Mitchell Set for Concert for America: Stand Up, Sing Out! by Adam Hetrick

The January 20 benefit concert is the first in a monthly series produced by Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:35PM

Brian Stokes Mitchell Among Stars Set for Concert for America: Stand Up, Sing Out! by Adam Hetrick

The January 20 benefit concert is the first in a monthly series produced by Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:35PM

Will Bryan Cranston Return to Broadway in Damn Yankees? by Adam Hetrick

Producer Jeffrey Richards is attached to a revival of the classic Broadway musical that may star the Breaking Bad actor.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:23PM

A Star Is Born, With Molly Pope, Sets Feinstein’s/54 Below Return by Adam Hetrick

Molly Pope performs a concert re-imagining of the classic Judy Garland film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:42PM

Pop-Up Arts Fest to Launch January 20 by Adam Hetrick

Sanctuary will take up residence at HERE on Inauguration Day.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:40PM

Wicked Breaks Record for Highest Grossing Week in Touring History by Adam Hetrick

The musical blockbuster raked in more than $3 million during its holiday week at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM
Thursday, January 5, 2017

CTG Will Celebrate Late Founding Artistic Director Gordon Davidson by Adam Hetrick

The public celebration will honor the life of the U.S. regional theatre giant who died October 3 at age 83.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:55PM

Hamilton Announces National Tour Cast by Adam Hetrick

Michael Luwoye, Joshua Henry, and Rory O’Malley will lead the national tour of the hit Lin-Manuel Miranda musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:28PM

Julie Taymor and Whoopi Goldberg Will Talk Lion King at BroadwayCon by Adam Hetrick

The conversation will celebrate 20 years of Disney’s The Lion King on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:31AM
Wednesday, January 4, 2017

Dear Evan Hansen Panel Announced for BroadwayCon by Adam Hetrick

Cast and creative team members will discuss the creation of the acclaimed new Broadway musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:17PM

BroadwayCon Releases Student Discount Tickets by Adam Hetrick

Individuals with a valid student ID will receive a 25 percent discount on weekend and day-passes to the one-of-a-kind theatrical event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:38PM
Thursday, December 29, 2016

13 Shows Close as Broadway Gears Up for a Packed Spring by Adam Hetrick

Throughout the next 30 days, Broadway will bid farewell to long-running hits, a Tony-winning musical revival, and a Tony-winning Broadway playwriting debut.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:40PM
Tuesday, December 27, 2016

Carrie Fisher Was Working on Wishful Drinking Stage Sequel by Adam Hetrick

The stage and screen actor died December 27 at age 60.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:30PM

Release Date Set for Beauty and the Beast Deluxe Soundtrack by Adam Hetrick

The live-action remake stars Emma Watson, Dan Stevens, Luke Evans, and Audra McDonald.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:11PM

Dear Evan Hansen Releases New Block of Tickets by Adam Hetrick

The new Broadway musical starring Ben Platt opened to critical acclaim December 4.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36AM

Tuacahn Plans Disney’s Newsies, Mamma Mia!, and Shrek by Adam Hetrick

Utah’s Tuacahn Amphitheatre has revealed the titles for its 2017 outdoor season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:10AM
Friday, December 23, 2016

Broadway and Chicago Hamilton Casts Set for Historic BroadwayCon Panel by Adam Hetrick

Current cast members from the Broadway hit, including Javier Muñoz, Mandy Gonzalez, and Brandon Victor Dixon, will take part.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:19PM

Madison Square Garden Responds to Outcry Over Rockettes’ Inauguration Performance by Adam Hetrick

Officials issued a statement in response to social media outcry from members of the entertainment industry.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:04PM
Thursday, December 22, 2016

BroadwayCon Musical Acts Include Michael Cerveris, John Gallagher Jr., Joe Iconis, and More by Adam Hetrick

A host of Broadway musical acts will offer concerts throughout the three-day weekend.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:24PM

Lisa O’Hare and Zizi Strallen Set for Mary Poppins International Tour by Adam Hetrick

The Disney musical will play Switzerland and Dubai in 2017.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM
Wednesday, December 21, 2016

Annie Creators and Cast to Reunite at BroadwayCon by Adam Hetrick

Martin Charnin, Thomas Meehan, and Charles Strouse will discuss the creation of the Tony Award-winning musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:17PM
Tuesday, December 20, 2016

Ghostlight Releases Cast Album of Do You Wanna Dance? Jukebox Musical by Adam Hetrick

The ‘90s themed jukebox musical has been arranged for choral performance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:52PM

Harry Groener Joins Crazy for You at Lincoln Center by Adam Hetrick

The star of the original 1992 Broadway production will reunite with Susan Stroman for the concert staging.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:14PM

School Version of A Chorus Line Released by Adam Hetrick

The Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical has been modified to accommodate young performers and family audiences.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:58PM
Monday, December 19, 2016

Lesli Margherita, Lauren Molina, Nick Cearley Set for Eating Raoul Musical Concert by Adam Hetrick

The musical based on the cult film has a book by original screenwriter Paul Bartel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:58PM

Broadway Box-Office Analysis: December 12-18 by Adam Hetrick

Cate Blanchett’s Broadway debut is off to a strong start.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:31PM

BroadwayCon Speech & Debate Film Panel Lines Up Stephen Karam, Roger Bart, and Sarah Steele by Adam Hetrick

The film is based on the breakthrough play by the author of the Tony-winning The Humans.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:06PM

Exclusive: Revamped Here Lies Love Will Be Tested in Seattle With Eye on the Future by Adam Hetrick

The original Off-Broadway creative team has created a new staging of the immersive hit about Imelda Marcos that is aiming for a future life.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:41AM

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