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Wednesday, June 29, 2016

Lin, Phillipa and Leslie: The Pre and Post-Hamilton History by Adam Hetrick

After dedicating years of work to the show that sent their careers skyrocketing, what comes next for the departing stars of Hamilton?

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:47PM

Kristin Chenoweth Leads Best Little Whorehouse in Texas NYC Reading by Adam Hetrick

The Tony Award-winning actress is cast in the role of Miss Mona Stangley; Dreamgirls star Jennifer Holliday is also attached.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:11PM
Tuesday, June 28, 2016

Bid to Win Tickets to Final Hamilton Performance With Lin-Manuel Miranda, Leslie Odom Jr. and Phillipa Soo by Adam Hetrick

Be in the “room where it happens” on Saturday, July 9 when Lin-Manuel Miranda, Leslie Odom Jr. and Phillipa Soo take their final bows.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:37AM

Cast and Theatre Set for Broadway’s Anastasia by Adam Hetrick

The new Broadway musical by Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty and Terrence McNally will open April 24, 2017, at the Broadhurst Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM

90’s-Themed Jukebox Musical Do You Wanna Dance? Inks Licensing Deal by Adam Hetrick

Music Theatre International will license the 90’s themed jukebox musical created for production in schools.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:00AM

Glee and Spring Awakening Star Launches Single for Your Voice Competition by Adam Hetrick

Jenna Ushkowitz has launched the song “Standing On My Own” as the kick-off to the 2016 Your Voice Competition.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Sunday, June 26, 2016

New York City LGBT Pride March Steps Off Today by Adam Hetrick

This year’s theme is “Equality Needs You.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:41PM
Friday, June 24, 2016

Al Pacino Will Return to Broadway as Tennessee Williams by Adam Hetrick

The Oscar-winning actor will co-star with Judith Light in the play When God Looked Away.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:13PM

The Stonewall Portraits—Broadway Celebrates a Landmark by Adam Hetrick

Harvey Fierstein, Tony Kushner, Tom Viola, Jordan Roth and Chita Rivera were among an array of activists and artists who made a historic visit to a civil rights landmark.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:42PM
Thursday, June 23, 2016

Shuffle Along Sets July Broadway Closing by Adam Hetrick

The historic Broadway musical that traces the legacy of black artistry on Broadway will close next month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:00PM

47 Years After Judy Garland’s Death, Lorna Luft Sings “Over the Rainbow” for the First Time by Adam Hetrick

The daughter of Judy Garland spoke about her first visit to the Stonewall Inn before an emotional performance of the classic song from The Wizard of Oz.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:24PM

The Humans Will Transfer to Broadway’s Schoenfeld Theatre by Adam Hetrick

The Tony Award-winning drama will extend its run, transferring to the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre in August.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:32PM

Christian Borle Sets Something Rotten! Departure by Adam Hetrick

Actor Will Chase will succeed Tony Award winner Borle in the Broadway musical comedy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:30PM

Tori Scott Is Making America Gay Again! at Joe’s Pub by Adam Hetrick

The award-winning nightlife entertainer returns to Joe’s Pub June 25 just in time for NYC Pride.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:44AM
Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Michael Longoria and Broadway Guests Plan NYC Pride Benefit by Adam Hetrick

The Jersey Boys star will be joined by Constantine Maroulis, Diana DeGarmo and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:31PM

New York’s MSR Recording Studio Will Close by Adam Hetrick

The Broadway cast albums of Matilda, Porgy & Bess with Audra McDonald and On the Century with Kristin Chenoweth were recorded there.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:34PM

Sean Hayes On the Pressure of Coming Out in Hollywood by Adam Hetrick

After coming out publicly, Sean Hayes came into his own.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Tuesday, June 21, 2016

Fun Home Will End Broadway Run by Adam Hetrick

The Tony Award-winning lesbian coming-of-age musical will end its Broadway run in September.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:45PM

Julie Taymor World Theater Fellowship Recipients Announced by Adam Hetrick

The three inaugural recipients of the honor were announced June 21.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:21PM

Kristin Chenoweth Joins Hairspray Live! by Adam Hetrick

The Tony Award-winning actress will play Velma Von Tussle in NBC’s live broadcast of the hit musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:19PM
Monday, June 20, 2016

All-Star “Broadway for Orlando” Single Drops Today! by Adam Hetrick

All proceeds from the sale of the star-packed single will benefit the GLBT Center of Central Florida. It is available for download June 20.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, June 16, 2016

Exclusive: Listen to Audio Track from Alice Ripley and Emily Skinner's New Album by Adam Hetrick

Emily Skinner & Alice Ripley: Unattached – Live at Feinstein’s/54 Below will be released June 17.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:18PM
Wednesday, June 15, 2016

Carole King, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Audra McDonald, Idina Menzel and 60 More Record Single to Benefit Broadway For Orlando by Adam Hetrick

All proceeds from the sale of the star-packed single will benefit the LGBT Center of Central Florida.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:03PM
Tuesday, June 14, 2016

Scott Ellis Will Direct A Few Good Men for Live NBC-TV Broadcast by Adam Hetrick

The team behind The Sound of Music, Peter Pan and The Wiz will give Aaron Sorkin’s courtroom drama the live TV treatment.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:50PM
Monday, June 13, 2016

Watch All the Musical Performances from the Tony Awards! by Adam Hetrick

From Hamilton’s hot number to show-stopping musical moments from Cynthia Erivo and Jessie Mueller, watch all of the Tony Awards best musical moments.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:55PM
Sunday, June 12, 2016

Tonys: Press Room Live Blog by Adam Hetrick

Playbill.com editor in chief Adam Hetrick will live blog the night’s biggest moments, including winners, reactions and breaking news from the Tony Awards press room.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Saturday, June 11, 2016

Hamilton’s Tony-Nominated Leading Lady May Exit Broadway Hit by Adam Hetrick

Tony-nominated for her performance as Eliza Hamilton, Phillipa Soo may be among several original cast members to depart the Broadway hit in July.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:02PM

Who’s Next: MJ Kaufman, Playwright by Adam Hetrick

As part of Playbill Pride 2016, we set our sights on the next generation of LGBTQ artists. Meet playwright MJ Kaufman.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, June 10, 2016

Who’s Next: Niegel Smith, Artistic Director of the Flea Theater by Adam Hetrick

As part of Playbill Pride 2016, we set our sights on the next generation of LGBTQ artists. Meet Flea Theater artistic director Niegel Smith.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, June 9, 2016

Commercial Producers Plan Lab for Ahrens and Flaherty’s Little Dancer by Adam Hetrick

The musical inspired by the work of sculptor Edgar Degas is now being groomed by Broadway producers Rodney Rigby and Anita Waxman.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02PM
Wednesday, June 8, 2016

Group Tickets Go On Sale for Broadway Return of Miss Saigon by Adam Hetrick

The Tony Award-winning musical will be revived in spring 2017.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:09PM

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