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Monday, October 3, 2016

Dracula Will Get Modern, New York Makeover by Adam Hetrick

A new, modern-day adaptation of Bram Stoker’s Dracula will play a limited New York run.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM
Sunday, October 2, 2016

Tony-Winning Musical Fun Home Begins U.S. Tour by Adam Hetrick

The Tony Award-winning musical Fun Home launches its first national tour October 2 in Cleveland, OH.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, September 30, 2016

Watch A Celebration of Pioneering Artists Panel Live-Stream by Adam Hetrick

The final #IdentityWeek panel features Larry Kramer, Ntozake Shange, George C. Wolfe and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:28PM

Harvey Fierstein-John Bucchino Musical Catered Affair Makes Rare NYC Return by Adam Hetrick

The 2007 Broadway chamber musical is receiving a concert revival at New York University.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:43PM

Artists’ Podcast The Compass Welcomes Nigel Campbell by Adam Hetrick

The podcast created by actress Leah Walsh documents the lives of artists navigating the waters between art and commerce.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM

Lincoln Center Theater Launches New Writers Residence Program by Adam Hetrick

Eight writers have been selected for the year-long residency program.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:15AM
Thursday, September 29, 2016

The Fantasticks Launches Pittsburgh Public Theater Season by Adam Hetrick

Jamen Nanthakumar and Mary Elizabeth Drake co-star in the Tom Jones-Harvey Schmidt classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:55PM

Lion King Star Is The New Phantom of the Opera on Tour by Adam Hetrick

Derrick Davis has been announced to take over the title role in the national tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hit musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:11PM

Josh Groban and The Great Comet Cast Are Heading to BroadwayCon by Adam Hetrick

Groban and the cast of Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 will appear in a special MainStage panel at BroadwayCon.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:25PM

Gotham Star Robin Lord Taylor Headed to White Rabbit, Red Rabbit by Adam Hetrick

Taylor, who stars as Oswald Cobblepot (The Penguin) on Gotham, is the next actor to step into the mysterious Off-Broadway play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:30PM

Most-Produced High School Plays and Musicals of 2015-16 Revealed by Adam Hetrick

John Cariani’s Almost, Maine took the # 1 slot as the most-produced play for the second year in a row.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:08AM
Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Watch the Onstage & Off: The State of Transgender Artists Panel Live-Stream by Adam Hetrick

#IdentityWeek continues September 28 at 6:30 PM. Watch the live-stream panel discussion here.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:16PM

Video Exclusive: Kristin Chenoweth Talks Broadway Concert and Hairspray Live! by Adam Hetrick

The Tony Award winner reveals what’s in store for her upcoming Broadway concert engagement and how she’s taking on Velma Von Tussle for primetime.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:47PM

A Star Is Born, With Molly Pope, Returns Tonight With Rediscovered Song by Adam Hetrick

Molly Pope performs a September 28 encore performance of her acclaimed theatrical concert re-imagining of the classic Judy Garland film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:50PM

Original Mary Poppins and Tarzan Stars Set for London Concert by Adam Hetrick

Ashley Brown, Josh Strickland and Alton Fitzgerald White will join Alan Menken for the October 23 concert at Royal Albert Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:17AM
Tuesday, September 27, 2016

Watch the Playwrights & Their Identity Panel Live-Stream by Adam Hetrick

#IdentityWeek kicks off September 27 at 6:30 PM. Watch the live-stream panel discussion here.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:45PM

Rumer Willis Joins Marissa Jaret Winokur for Hocus Pocus Parody by Adam Hetrick

Complete casting has been announced for The Unauthorized Musical Parody of Hocus Pocus.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:43PM

Disney’s Frozen Names Tony-Winning Director and a Broadway Theatre by Adam Hetrick

Tony Award-winning director Michael Grandage and Tony-winning scenic designer Christopher Oram have joined the show’s creative team.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:59AM

Culture, Gender, Race and Sexuality Are Focus of #IdentityWeek, Launching Tonight by Adam Hetrick

Running September 27-30, panelists include Anne Bogart, Larry Kramer, Ntozake Shange and George C. Wolfe.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Monday, September 26, 2016

George C. Wolfe Joins #IdentityWeek Panel by Adam Hetrick

The Tony Award-winning director-playwright will join a September 30 panel discussion that also features Anne Bogart and Larry Kramer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:29PM

Fire Delays Paris Premiere of The Phantom of the Opera by Adam Hetrick

The Mogador Theatre is currently closed to the public after a fire broke out in the morning hours of September 25.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:23PM

From Annie to West Side Story and Beyond: A Video History of Broadway Junior by Adam Hetrick

From the hits to the misses, take a video journey through the history of Broadway Junior.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:08PM

Lena Hall and Jeanine Tesori Set for BroadwayCon Podcast by Adam Hetrick

The Tony Award winners will be featured in the September 28 episode.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:51PM

Lenah Hall Teases Her Hedwig in Instagram Shot by Adam Hetrick

Here’s your first look at Tony Award winner Lena Hall’s transformation as Hedwig.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:50AM
Friday, September 23, 2016

Showbiz Scavenger Hunt? Your Digital Map of the Broadway Flea Market by Adam Hetrick

The 30th Annual Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction takes place September 25. Download the official map and get a head start on planning your day.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:16PM

Dancer Jenna Pollack Guests On Artists’ Podcast, The Compass by Adam Hetrick

The podcast created by actress Leah Walsh documents the lives of artists navigating the waters between art and commerce.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:37PM

Tituss Burgess Will Receive NewFest Voice & Visibility Award by Adam Hetrick

Emmy Award winner Debra Messing will present the honor at the opening night of the 28th Annual New York LGBT Film Festival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:19PM

Has Disney’s Frozen Tapped New Creative Team Members? by Adam Hetrick

Director Michael Grandage and scenic designer Christopher Oram are reportedly finalizing a deal to join the Broadway-bound production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:25AM
Thursday, September 22, 2016

Broadway’s Cats Names Its Next Grizabella by Adam Hetrick

Mamie Parris will succeed Leona Lewis as Grizabella in the Broadway revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cats.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:06PM

Watch Idina Menzel Perform New Single “Queen of Swords” Live on Today by Adam Hetrick

The Tony winner’s new album drops September 23. She stopped by Today to perform her first single from the record.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:56PM

M. Butterfly Broadway Revival Prompts Pasadena Cancellation by Adam Hetrick

The David Henry Hwang drama was initially slated to run October 24-November 20 at the Pasadena Playhouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:55PM

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