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Sunday, April 3, 2016

Oscar Isaac Will Star as Hamlet Off-Broadway by Adam Hetrick

Performances begin in June at Theatre for a New Audience.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:54PM

Saturday, April 2, 2016

Check Out American Psycho’s Killer Colbert Performance by Adam Hetrick

The new musical officially opens April 21 at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:37PM

Cirque du Soleil’s Paramour Replaces Broadway Leading Man by Adam Hetrick

Two weeks before previews are to begin, Cirque du Soleil has announced a new addition to the cast of its first-ever Broadway venture.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM

Friday, April 1, 2016

Ahrens and Flaherty’s Little Dancer Tests Legs in NYC Reading by Adam Hetrick

The musical inspired by the work of sculptor Edgar Degas was seen in a revised, invitation only presentation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:38PM

Thursday, March 31, 2016

Play About Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting Sets World Premiere by Adam Hetrick

The Human Race Theatre Company in Dayton, OH will stage the drama based on interviews conducted with Newton, CT residents.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM

Wednesday, March 30, 2016

NBC Taps A Few Good Men for Live 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 03:05PM

Tuesday, March 29, 2016

NBC’s Hairspray Live! Sets Open Call for Tracy by Adam Hetrick

NBC is on the lookout for its next breakout star.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:33PM

Green Day’s American Idiot Is Ready to Rock High Schools Across U.S. by Adam Hetrick

The edgy, politically charged Broadway rock musical has been adapted for production in high schools.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:53AM

Monday, March 28, 2016

Playwright Emily Schwend Wins Yale Drama Series Award by Adam Hetrick

The tenth annual honor was bestowed on Schwend for her drama Utility.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:38PM

Fully Committed Sets Rush and Digital Lotto Policy by Adam Hetrick

Emmy nominee Jesse Tyler Ferguson stars in the comedy that begins Broadway performances April 1.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:16PM

Jonathan Groff Exiting Broadway’s Hamilton – Meet the Next King by Adam Hetrick

Tony Award-nominee Rory O’Malley will take on the role of King George in the Broadway hit.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:40AM

Theatrical Drama The Dresser Sets U.S. TV Premiere by Adam Hetrick

Anthony Hopkins and Ian McKellen star in the haunting backstage drama about an aging actor and his longtime companion.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:24AM

More Musical Footage Released of Michael John LaChiusa’s Rain by Adam Hetrick

The new musical based on the W. Somerset Maugham story stars Eden Espinosa.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:05AM

Thursday, March 24, 2016

Off-Broadway Musical Found Will Get Revised Philadelphia Staging by Adam Hetrick

Philadelphia Theatre Company has announced details of its 2016-17 season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:00PM

Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Roman Holiday Musical Sets Pre-Broadway Premiere by Adam Hetrick

The musical based on the Gregory Peck-Audrey Hepburn romantic comedy has its eye on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:10PM

The Skivvies and Range A Cappella Join Broadway Rocks No Doubt by Adam Hetrick

Over 20 performers will cover songs by iconic ‘90s rock band No Doubt.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:28PM

Saturday, March 19, 2016

Lisa Lampanelli's Fat Girls, Interrupted Gets Westport Reading with Lisa Howard by Adam Hetrick

The new play addresses weight, body image and food issues among a group of four women.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Thursday, March 17, 2016

Wicked’s Christine Dwyer Among Stars Who Will Rock Broadway Rocks No Doubt by Adam Hetrick

Over 20 performers will cover songs by iconic ‘90s rock band No Doubt.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:27AM

Monday, March 14, 2016

Broadway's Fun Home Sets Initial Cities for U.S. Tour by Adam Hetrick

The Tony-winning musical will play San Franciso among other major cities on its U.S. national tour.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:30PM

Friday, March 11, 2016

Wednesday, March 9, 2016

Exclusive: Sater and Sheik\u2019s Nero Musical Gets Carnegie Mellon Workshop by Adam Hetrick

The musical from the Tony-winning Spring Awakening creators will be workshopped with students at Carnegie Mellon University.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:25PM

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