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Thursday, September 22, 2016

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

Ramin Karimloo Joins Broadway’s Anastasia by Adam Hetrick

The Les Misérables star will portray Gleb, a new character that will be introduced in the stage musical adaptation of the 1997 animated film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:58AM

London Miss Saigon Gets Screening at North American Cinemas Today by Adam Hetrick

The production is headed to Broadway in spring 2017.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, September 21, 2016

BroadwayCon Launches Merch Design Contest by Adam Hetrick

Here’s how you can get your BroadwayCon design on a T-shirt and other official merchandise.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

Top 10 Most-Produced Plays of 2016-17 Announced by Adam Hetrick

Robert Askins’ Tony-nominated play Hand to God topped American Theatre magazine’s list of this season’s most-produced plays.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:25PM

Anne Bogart and Southern Comfort Actor Join #IdentityWeek Panels by Adam Hetrick

Additional artists have been announced to join the four-day panel series exploring racial, cultural, sexual and gender identity in the theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:23PM

Billy Eichner Added to Hairspray Live! — Full Cast Revealed by Adam Hetrick

Known for Billy on the Street and Difficult People, Eichner will play Baltimore newscaster Rob Barker.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:58PM
Tuesday, September 20, 2016

Watch New Musical Video Teaser for Broadway’s Anastasia by Adam Hetrick

“Journey to the Past” in this new video teaser for the upcoming Broadway premiere of Anastasia.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:39AM
Monday, September 19, 2016

Love Never Dies Star Joins Sierra Boggess for Paris Phantom by Adam Hetrick

Gardar Thor Cortes will star as the Phantom in the French-language Paris premiere of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:30PM

Ticket Sales for Bette Midler Hello, Dolly! Break Broadway Record by Adam Hetrick

The revival of the Tony-winning musical broke the record for the best first day of sales in the history of Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:31PM

Annie Baker, Kathleen Chalfant, Tonya Pinkins Sign Black Lives Matter Protest Letter by Adam Hetrick

More than 50 theatre artists have signed a letter protesting a decision by Feinstein’s/54 Below to cancel a September 11 benefit for Black Lives Matter.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:23PM
Saturday, September 17, 2016

Hamilton Designer and Director Next Up On BroadwayCon Podcast by Adam Hetrick

Hamilton scenic designer David Korins and director Thomas Kail will guest on the September 21 episode of the BroadwayCon Podcast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, September 16, 2016

Watch Sierra Bogess Sing “All I Ask of You” in French-Language Phantom Paris Premiere by Adam Hetrick

The acclaimed Phantom star will recreate her work as soprano Christine Daaé in the French-language Paris premiere of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:41PM

Ticket Pre-Sale Begins Today for Anastasia On Broadway by Adam Hetrick

Tickets to the general public will go on sale October 7 for the stage adaptation of the animated musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:05PM

Broadway Back to School Concert Will Feature Julia Murney and Jenna Ushkowitz by Adam Hetrick

Hunter Bell and Susan Blackwell will co-host the September 26 benefit concert at Feinstein’s 54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:41PM

Director Wes Grantom 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 11:11AM

Melissa Errico and David Henry Hwang Join BroadwayCon by Adam Hetrick

Joining the latest group of talent to be announced are writer Tim Federle and actor Eric Anderson.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:53AM

Constantine Maroulis Sets Highline Ballroom Concert Return by Adam Hetrick

The Tony-nominated Rock of Ages star will return to rock the Highline Ballroom October 1.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:23AM

Kate Baldwin, Gavin Creel, Jennifer Simard Join Bette Midler Hello, Dolly! by Adam Hetrick

The complete cast and creative team have been revealed for the anticipated Broadway revival of the Tony-winning Jerry Herman classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:58AM
Thursday, September 15, 2016

Musical Theatre Factory’s First Season Includes Seven New Musicals in Development by Adam Hetrick

The collective for early-career musical theatre writers has announced details of its first season in residence at Playwrights Horizons.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:04PM

Musical Theatre Factory’s 2016-17 Slate Includes 7 New Musicals by Adam Hetrick

The collective for early-career musical theatre writers has announced details of its first season in residence at Playwrights Horizons.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:04PM

Dramatists Guild Fund Will Honor A Chorus Line Producer John Breglio by Adam Hetrick

Great Writers Thank Their Lucky Stars: The Presidential Edition will take place November 7 at Gotham Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13PM

Andrew Lloyd Webber Opens New Theatrical Licensing Firm by Adam Hetrick

Really Useful Group has partnered with Concord Bicycle Music to create the new amateur and professional licensing organization, The Musical Company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:35AM
Wednesday, September 14, 2016

Singing Staff of Ellen’s Stardust Diner Go Silent Amid Firings by Adam Hetrick

The singing staff the Times Square institution went silent September 14 in protest of mass firings and alleged anti-union behavior on behalf of the restaurant’s management team.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:55PM
Tuesday, September 13, 2016

Cancelled Black Lives Matter Benefit Gets a Second Chance at Joe’s Pub by Adam Hetrick

The Meeting* will open its eighth season with performers who were slated to appear in the canceled September 11 concert event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:02PM

Leona Lewis Departing Broadway’s Cats by Adam Hetrick

The “Bleeding Love” pop singer says she has less than a month until she leaves New York City.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:39PM

Tuck Everlasting Songwriters Will Speak in New Orleans by Adam Hetrick

Chris Miller and Nathan Tysen will lead a creative discussion as part of the Dramatists Guild Fund’s Traveling Masters program.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:56PM

Hamilton Producer Subject of Behind-the-Scenes Mini-Doc About Power of Live Theatre by Adam Hetrick

Tony Award-winning Hamilton producer Jeffrey Seller is featured in a new mini-documentary Jeffrey Seller—Setting the Stage: The Power of Live Art.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM
Monday, September 12, 2016

Broadway Actors Bring 1776 to Life on Long Island by Adam Hetrick

Benjamin Howes, Jennifer Hope Willis and more have been cast in the Engeman Theater production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:16PM

Watch Trailer for Miss Saigon Theatrical Screening by Adam Hetrick

The London production, which was filmed before a live audience, will be shown in cinemas September 22.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:13PM

City Officials Seek Air Rights Fee Increase on Broadway Theatres by Adam Hetrick

The city says that theatres are undercharged for the developmental rights sales fee and are seeking a significantly higher rate.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

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