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Wednesday, July 10, 2019

Darren Criss to Write and Star in Musical Series Royalties for Quibi by Adam Hetrick

The new Jeffrey Katzenberg-founded platform is set to launch next spring.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:24PM

U.K. Tour of Amélie to Play West End Run at The Other Palace by Adam Hetrick

The Michael Fentiman–directed production premiered at the Watermill Playhouse in April.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:46PM

Tony Award Nominee Rip Torn Dies at 88 by Adam Hetrick

The prolific actor was known for his roles in Sweet Bird of Youth, Men in Black, and The Larry Sanders Show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM

Tuesday, July 9, 2019

Sutton Foster to Play The Grove at Germantown Performing Arts Center This Fall by Adam Hetrick

The Younger star and Thoroughly Modern Millie Tony winner recently completed a two-week engagement at the Café Carlyle.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:58PM

Derek Klena Will Play San Diego in August by Adam Hetrick

The Anastasia star will play Martini’s Above Fourth.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:17PM

Betty Buckley, Gavin Creel, Lillias White, and More to Play Delray Beach by Adam Hetrick

Lucie Arnaz and Tommy Tune are also on the 2020 bill for the Old School Square Broadway Cabaret Series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:28AM

Thursday, July 4, 2019

Cabaret, Starring Laura Michelle Kelly and Tony Nominee Forrest McClendon, Begins at CT Rep by Adam Hetrick

Tony nominee Dee Hoty also appears in the production that begins July 4.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Wednesday, July 3, 2019

Upcoming at Feinstein’s/54 Below: Joanna Gleason, Charles Busch, Lillias White, More by Adam Hetrick

July engagements also include the return of Sherie Rene Scott and Norbert Leo Butz.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:27PM

Sid Ramin, Oscar-Winning Orchestrator of West Side Story and Gypsy, Dies at 100 by Adam Hetrick

The Oscar, Emmy, and Grammy winner worked on the original productions of several musicals.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:28PM

Laura Osnes, Susan Egan, Christy Altomare, and Arielle Jacobs Set for Broadway Princess Party by Adam Hetrick

The latest installment will take place in Walnut Creek, California.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:35PM

Tuesday, July 2, 2019

New Elaine Stritch Memoir The End of Pretend to Be Published by Adam Hetrick

Told primarily through Stritch’s own words, the new book by author John Bell will be released in August.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00PM

Joel Grey to Host 2019 Fire Island Dance Festival by Adam Hetrick

The Tony- and Academy Award-winning actor will host the 25th annual fundraiser in Fire Island Pines.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:55AM

Friday, June 28, 2019

3 Stagehands Injured in Incident at Broadway's John Golden Theatre in Stable Condition by Adam Hetrick

The venue was recently home to Hillary and Clinton.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:19AM

Watch Broadway Bares: Take Off Pay Tribute to the Stonewall Uprising by Adam Hetrick

Pose and Kinky Boots star Billy Porter was among the special guests who performed at the 2019 fundraiser for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:05AM

Noel Sullivan Is Next Star of West End’s School of Rock by Adam Hetrick

The former member of the pop group Hear’Say and current star of television's Years and Years will take over the role of Dewey Finn this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:43AM

Listen to Ramin Karimloo Sing ‘Waving Through a Window’ From New Album From Now On by Adam Hetrick

The Les Misérables and Phantom star will perform musical theatre and film covers on the new album that drops later this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:00AM

Thursday, June 27, 2019

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Will Get Lincoln Center Concert Staging by Adam Hetrick

Manhattan Concert Productions will produce a one-night-only presentation of the Andrew Lloyd Webber-Tim Rice musical in 2020

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:45PM

Ramin Karimloo Will Join Barbra Streisand in London for Upcoming Hyde Park Concert by Adam Hetrick

The Phantom and Les Misérables Tony nominee will join Streisand during her July 7 London concert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:25PM

Musicians Union Reaches Deal With Broadway Producers by Adam Hetrick

The new contract includes significant wage increases and healthcare contributions over the next three years.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:57AM

Wednesday, June 26, 2019

Frozen Star Caissie Levy Will Play Summer Concert Dates in Indiana by Adam Hetrick

Known for her roles in Wicked and Hair, Levy also originated the role of Elsa in Disney’s stage adaptation of the 2013 blockbuster movie.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:32PM

Tuesday, June 25, 2019

The Cher Show Sets Broadway Closing Date by Adam Hetrick

The musical about the pop icon opened December 3, 2018, at the Neil Simon Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:36PM

King Kong Musical Sets Closing Date on Broadway by Adam Hetrick

The musical, featuring a 20-foot-high, 2,000-pound, puppeteer-operated gorilla as its star, opened at the Broadway Theatre in November last year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:29PM

Alice Ripley to Perform Ripley Prescription at The Green Room 42 by Adam Hetrick

The Tony Award-winning Next to Normal star will return to the midtown venue July 20.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:40PM

Liz and Ann Hampton Callaway Set Concert Dates Across U.S. by Adam Hetrick

The Tony Award-nominated sisters will appear together in concert with their acclaimed shows Sibling Revelry and Broadway With the Callaways.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:31PM

Tony Winner Cady Huffman Will Return to The Green Room 42 With Miss Peggy Lee by Adam Hetrick

The Producers Tony winner portrays the singer-songwriter known for the standards “Is That All There Is?,” “It’s a Good Day,” and “Don’t Smoke in Bed.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:29PM

Taylor Louderman, Zach Adkins, Jennifer Damiano, and Krysta Rodriguez Set for Broadway Loves Selena Gomez by Adam Hetrick

The July 22 concert will take place at Feinstein’s/54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:31AM

4K Restoration of Hedwig and the Angry Inch Released by Criterion Collection June 25 by Adam Hetrick

John Cameron Mitchell’s 2001 film is released on Blu-Ray for the first time.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:46AM

Monday, June 24, 2019