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Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Phylicia Rashad Joins Third Season of Empire by Adam Hetrick

The Tony-winning actress will portray the mother of Angelo Dubois, played on screen by Taye Diggs.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:11PM

Derek Hough Responds to Singin’ in the Rain Broadway Delay by Adam Hetrick

The Dancing with the Stars performer, who is slated to play Don Lockwood in the Broadway production, took to social media to speak about the show’s delayed arrival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:51AM
Tuesday, August 30, 2016

Logo Will Air Behind-the-Scenes Special on Barbra Streisand’s Encore Album Tonight by Adam Hetrick

The one-hour special hosted by Alec Baldwin airs August 30 at 7 PM.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:57PM

Hamilton’s Renée Elise Goldsberry Will Guest on Disney’s Lion Guard by Adam Hetrick

The Hamilton Tony Award winner will guest voice a role on the Disney animated series inspired by The Lion King.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:50PM

Bette Midler and Carole Bayer Sager Set for 92Y Talk by Adam Hetrick

Before returning to Broadway in Hello, Dolly!, Bette Midler will appear at the 92Y for a special conversation in October.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:37AM

Take a First Look at Show Art for Broadway’s Anastasia by Adam Hetrick

Artwork has been revealed for the anticipated Broadway arrival of the new musical Anastasia, which brings the animated film to life on stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:03AM

Julie Andrews-Directed My Fair Lady Begins Tonight by Adam Hetrick

The 60th Anniversary revival recreates the original Broadway staging under the direction of its original leading lady

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Monday, August 29, 2016

Bryan Cranston, Selena Gomez Part of James Franco’s John Steinbeck Film by Adam Hetrick

After starring in Of Mice and Men on Broadway, James Franco is taking on a directorial role with a screen adaptation of John Steinbeck’s In Dubious Battle.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:00PM

Beauty and the Beast Re-Release Promises Live-Action Sneak Peek by Adam Hetrick

The 25th anniversary re-release of Disney’s acclaimed animated musical Beauty and the Beast will give fans a teaser of the upcoming live-action film starring Emma Watson.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:46AM

Tony-Winning Musical Raisin Will Get Rare NYC Revival by Adam Hetrick

The Tony-winning musical version of Lorraine Hansberry’s drama A Raisin in the Sun will be produced as part of Astoria Performing Arts Center’s 2016-17 season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:29AM
Sunday, August 28, 2016

Watch Barbra Streisand’s Full CBS Sunday Morning Segment by Adam Hetrick

CBS Sunday Morning profiled Barbra Streisand August 28. Take a look at highlights from the segment.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:26PM

CBS Sunday Morning Profiles Barbra Streisand Today by Adam Hetrick

CBS Sunday Morning profiles Barbra Streisand August 28. In this new clip, the entertainment icon returns to The Winter Garden Theatre, the Broadway home of Funny Girl.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, August 26, 2016

Julie Andrews-Directed My Fair Lady Adds Additional Cities by Adam Hetrick

The Australian premiere of the 60th Anniversary revival that recreates the Broadway original will also play stops in Brisbane and Melbourne.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:43PM

Stars on the Horizon: A Look at Broadway Talent Headed to BroadwayCon by Adam Hetrick

Lena Hall, Laura Bell Bundy, Kelli O’Hara, George Takei, Christopher Jackson, Jeremy Jordan and Jonathan Groff are among the stars heading to BroadwayCon 2017.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:33PM

Rarely Seen Photos of The King and I from Stage to Screen by Adam Hetrick

The Academy Award-winning 1956 film of the The King and I, starring Yul Brynner and Deborah Kerr, returns to cinemas August 28.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:34PM

Lea Salonga Adds Sydney Concert Due to High Ticket Demand by Adam Hetrick

Australian fans have an extra chance to catch the star of Miss Saigon and Allegiance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

NYC Artists’ Podcast The Compass Features Ceci Fernandez This Week 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 10:14AM
Thursday, August 25, 2016

Watch Barbra Streisand Return to Broadway Home of Funny Girl in CBS Clip by Adam Hetrick

CBS Sunday Morning will profile Barbra Streisand August 28. In this new clip, the entertainment icon returns to The Winter Garden Theatre, the Broadway home of Funny Girl.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:58PM

Two Shows Added to Lewis Black's Black to the Future on Broadway by Adam Hetrick

The famed comic promises to skewer national politics in the weeks before national elections.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:11PM

Paramour Broadway Cast Album Will Drop Tomorrow by Adam Hetrick

The new Cirque du Soleil musical that stars Jeremy Kushnier, Ruby Lewis and Ryan Vona will be released August 26.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:14PM

Groundhog Day Adds Extra London Performance by Adam Hetrick

Critics praised the new musical by Tim Minchin that is eyeing a future Broadway life.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:35AM
Wednesday, August 24, 2016

Cats Cancels Wednesday Night Show Due to Water Supply Break by Adam Hetrick

A water main break near the Neil Simon Theatre forced the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical to cancel its Wednesday night Broadway performance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:41PM

Hamilton Star Javier Muñoz Honored at HOLA Awards by Adam Hetrick

The new star of Hamilton will be honored with the Dare to Go Beyond Award during the 2016 HOLA Awards, which honor excellence among Hispanic theatre artists.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:38PM

Duncan Sheik and Suzanne Vega Will Perform in Concert by Adam Hetrick

The two songwriters collaborated on the Off-Broadway musical Carson McCullers Talks About Love.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:32PM

#IdentityWeek Will Address Culture, Gender, Race and Sexuality in Theatre by Adam Hetrick

Samuel French, Playbill and HowlRound have partnered to present the four-day panel event that will explore the issues of identity, inclusion and representation onstage and off.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:04PM
Tuesday, August 23, 2016

Rebecca Producer Exhumes Exorcist in U.K. With Eye Toward Broadway by Adam Hetrick

After a mixed 2012 premiere, a new, more frightening stage incarnation of The Exorcist will debut in the U.K. this fall with an eye toward London and Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:43PM
Monday, August 22, 2016

A First Look at Broadway Key Art for Dear Evan Hansen by Adam Hetrick

Artwork has just been revealed for the Broadway transfer of the new musical starring Ben Platt.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:54PM

Sweeney Todd Revival Will Set Up Working Pie Shop at Barrow Street Theatre by Adam Hetrick

The Barrow Street Theatre will be transformed into a working pie shop for the Off-Broadway production of the Stephen Sondheim musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:58PM

Actors’ Equity Launches Website for LA Theatres by Adam Hetrick

The new site provides information aimed to “demystify” various contracts and rules available for use in Los Angeles theatres with 99 seats or fewer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:15AM
Friday, August 19, 2016

Video Reveal: See the Hairspray Live! Cast in Costume for the First Time by Adam Hetrick

The all-star cast of NBC’s Hairspray Live! got into costume for the first time in this all-new video sneak peek.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:00PM

Barbra Streisand Will Return to the Winter Garden by Adam Hetrick

SiriusXM will present an invite only town hall with award-winning artist Barbra Streisand at the Winter Garden Theatre, the home of the original production of Funny Girl.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:21PM

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