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Monday, October 24, 2016

Video Sneak Peek: Watch Hamilton Stars on MetroFocus by Adam Hetrick

Javier Muñoz and Lexi Lawson are featured on tonight’s MetroFocus.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:01PM

Immersive Sweeney Todd Revival Will Star West End and Broadway Actors by Adam Hetrick

Matt Doyle, Betsy Morgan, and Brad Oscar are among the revival’s stars.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:05PM

Annie Revival Star Joins Stranger Things by Adam Hetrick

Sadie Sink, who took over the starring role in the 2012 revival of Annie, is heading to Stranger Things.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:25AM

Fright Night Concert Will Feature Actors from Falsettos, Hamilton, and If/Then by Adam Hetrick

The October 31 event at the W NY Times Square will feature songs from Rocky Horror and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:50AM

Broadway Legacy Photo Series Celebrates Artists from Hamilton, Color Purple, and More by Adam Hetrick

The photo series celebrates African-American achievement in the Broadway industry.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:17AM
Friday, October 21, 2016

Nick Cearley Brings Buyer & Cellar to Bucks County by Adam Hetrick

Actor-musician Nick Cearley, one half of the stripped-down musical duo The Skivvies, will reprise his performance in Jonathan Tolins’ one-man comedy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:55PM

Alice Ripley and Great Comet Designer Join BroadwayCon by Adam Hetrick

The one-of-a-kind event that brings you through the stage door to be part of the excitement that happens onstage and behind-the-scenes is only three months away.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:51PM

Broadway-Bound Roman Holiday Musical Names Director by Adam Hetrick

The musical based on the Gregory Peck-Audrey Hepburn romantic comedy is aiming to arrive on Broadway after a San Francisco premiere.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:14PM

Exclusive: Louse Pitre Leads All-Female La Mancha Set in Women’s Prison by Adam Hetrick

Gordon Greenberg directs the workshop that resets the Tony-winning musical in a women’s prison.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:20PM

Philadelphia’s Kimmel Center Purchasing Merriam Theatre by Adam Hetrick

The University of the Arts is selling the theatre to the Kimmel Center for a reported $11 million.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM

Jesus Christ Superstar Canceled in Russia After Religious Outcry by Adam Hetrick

The single performance was supposed to take place November 1 in Omsk.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:04AM

SAG-AFTRA On Strike Against Video Game Companies by Adam Hetrick

Parties could not come to an agreement on a new contract for voice actors.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:00AM

With an Eye Toward London, New Exorcist Debuts Tonight by Adam Hetrick

After a mixed 2012 U.S. premiere, a new, more frightening stage incarnation of The Exorcist debuts in the U.K.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:58AM

Artists’ Podcast The Compass Welcomes Jason Gray Platt by Adam Hetrick

Actress Leah Walsh documents the lives of artists navigating the waters between art and commerce.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:48AM
Thursday, October 20, 2016

New Grants Help Theatre Students in Financially Challenged Communities by Adam Hetrick

The Educational Theatre Association and Tams-Witmark Music Library are behind the grants that will help theatre programs at six schools during the first phase of the initiative.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:33PM

All-New Rocky Horror Picture Show Airs Tonight on Fox by Adam Hetrick

Laverne Cox, Annaleigh Ashford, and Tim Curry star in the revamp of the cult classic that airs October 20 at 8 PM ET/PT.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:49PM

Watch Waitress and Wicked Stars Unite for “We Believe in Love” Music Video by Adam Hetrick

The new song from Jacob Yandura and Rebekah Greer Melocik was written in response to the shooting at Pulse nightclub.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19PM

Jason Alexander and Justin Bartha Lead Windfall Reading by Adam Hetrick

The new comedy will receive an October 21 New York City industry reading.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM

Donna Murphy Will Play Matchmaker Once a Week in Broadway’s Hello, Dolly! by Adam Hetrick

Two-time Tony Award winner Donna Murphy will sub for Bette Midler one performance each week in the Broadway revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:14AM
Wednesday, October 19, 2016

Colin Firth in Talks to Join Emily Blunt for Mary Poppins Sequel by Adam Hetrick

The Bridget Jones star will join a cast including Emily Blunt, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Meryl Streep, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:17PM

Grease: Live Star Jordan Fisher Joining Broadway’s Hamilton by Adam Hetrick

The actor and recording artist will make his Broadway debut in the hit musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:14PM

BroadwayCon’s First Look Adds Anastasia’s Christy Altomare and Derek Klena by Adam Hetrick

BroadwayCon attendees will get an exclusive first look at the anticipated Broadway musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:09AM
Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Fun Home Stars Michael Cerveris and Judy Kuhn Join BroadwayCon by Adam Hetrick

The original Broadway cast members of the Tony-winning musical are the latest stars to join the three-day event at the Javits Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM
Monday, October 17, 2016

Emerging LGBTQ Playwrights Showcased at The Center by Adam Hetrick

The bi-monthly readings provide a space for emerging LGBTQ+ theatre artists and allies to present works in progress.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:19PM

Producer Ken Davenport Joins Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Really Useful Group by Adam Hetrick

The Broadway producer will serve as North American executive producer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:20PM

Russell Harvard Will Star in The Who’s Tommy with American Sign Language by Adam Hetrick

When Tommy turns around to speak for the first time, it will be in American Sign Language.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:44PM

Hamilton Designer Creates Broadway Cares Collection Snow Globe by Adam Hetrick

In-demand designer David Korins shares his designs for this year’s Broadway Cares Collection Snow Globe.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:50AM
Friday, October 14, 2016

Angels in America Star Brings Roz and Ray to Seattle by Adam Hetrick

The world-premiere two-hander explores the relationship between a pediatric physician and a single father.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:48PM

Jazz Pianist Featured On This Week’s Compass Podcast by Adam Hetrick

Actress Leah Walsh documents the lives of artists navigating the waters between art and commerce.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:31PM

Bette Midler Is Reviving Hocus Pocus for a Good Cause by Adam Hetrick

Bette Midler promised that Winifred Sanderson is coming back for one night only.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:04PM

6 Documentaries Every Broadway Fan Should Watch by Adam Hetrick

Some of Broadway’s most fascinating moments happened off stage. Here’s a look at six showbiz documentaries that should be on every theatre fan’s must-watch list.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:01PM

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