All stories by Adam Hetrick on BroadwayStars

Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Daniel Radcliffe Visits Lin-Manuel Miranda and Sorts Hamilton by Adam Hetrick

"Harry Potter" star Daniel Radcliffe is among the latest stars to stop by Broadway's Hamilton. While he was backstage, he predicted which Hogwart's house he thinks Alexande…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:40PM

Casting of White Stage Actor to Play Michael Jackson Stirs Outcry by Adam Hetrick

In the midst of backlash that the 2016 Academy Award nominations were egregiously lacking racial diversity, U.K.'s Sky Arts announced that British stage actor Joseph Fiennes has been cas…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:07PM

If/Then National Tour Welcomes New Stars Tonight by Adam Hetrick and Michael Gioia

The national tour of If/Then welcomes Jackie Burns, Tamyra Gray and Matthew Hydzik to its principal cast Jan. 27 in Dallas, TX.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Tuesday, January 26, 2016

28 Rarely Known Phantom Facts and Backstage Stories to Celebrate a Broadway Milestone! by Adam Hetrick

Broadway's longest-running musical turns 28 on Jan. 26. To celebrate, Playbill.com asked the behind-the-scenes creatives of The Phantom of the Opera to share little-known…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:05PM

First Listen: Jonathan Groff’s Thrilling “And They’re Off” from New Brain Cast Album by Adam Hetrick

Check out this exclusive track from PS Classics' upcoming deluxe two-disc recording of William Finn and James Lapine's A New Brain, starring Jonathan Groff, Ana Gasteyer, Dan Fog…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Cabaret National Tour, Starring Randy Harrison, Launches Tonight by Adam Hetrick and Michael Gioia

The national tour of Kander and Ebb's Cabaret, co-starring Randy Harrison ("Queer As Folk," Wicked) and Andrea Goss, launches Jan. 26 in Providence, RI at the Providence Pe…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Sunday, January 24, 2016

Joe DiPietro Comedy Clever Little Lies, Starring Marlo Thomas, Ends Off-Broadway Run Today by Adam Hetrick

Two-time Tony winner Joe DiPietro's new comedy, Clever Little Lies, which officially opened Oct. 12, 2015, at the Westside Theatre Upstairs, ends its run Jan. 24 at 3 PM.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Matthew Morrison Flies Out of Broadway’s Neverland Tonight by Adam Hetrick

Tony Award nominee Matthew Morrison, who stars as J.M. Barrie in the new Broadway musical Finding Neverland, exits the production Jan. 24.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Saturday, January 23, 2016

Why “Ring of Keys” Was the One Song Fun Home’s Creator Didn’t Want to Write by Adam Hetrick

During the Jan. 23 "Welcome to Our House on Maple Avenue – Fun Home Panel" at BroadwayCon, the show's Tony Award-winning book writer and lyricist Lisa Kron reveal…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:26PM
Friday, January 22, 2016

Broadway’s Something Rotten! Sets Snow Tix Discount for Weekend Performances by Adam Hetrick

Something Rotten! producers are making discounted tickets available for Jan. 22-24 performances of the Broadway musical comedy as winter weather sets in on the New York area.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:18PM

Broadway League Says Shows Will Go On Despite Snowfall by Adam Hetrick

With a winter storm bearing down the the mid-Atlantic region and snowfall accumulations of 4-8 inches predicted for New York City, curtains will still rise on stages across New York …

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:20PM
Wednesday, January 20, 2016

Stage Thriller Gaslight, With “Game of Thrones” Stars, Opens Tonight by Adam Hetrick

The Toronto engagement of the classic thriller Gaslight, staged in a uniquely designed, theatre-within-a-theatre, officially opens Jan. 20 at the Ed Mirvish Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, January 14, 2016

“Glee” Alumnus Adam Lambert Joins Cast of Fox’s “Rocky Horror Picture Show” by Robert Viagas and Adam Hetrick

"American Idol" finalist and "Glee" actor Adam Lambert has joined the cast of Fox-TV's fall broadcast of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show." He will play E…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:52PM

High-Tech Nerds Musical Books Broadway’s Longacre for Spring Opening by Robert Viagas and Adam Hetrick and Michael Gioia

Promising "the most progressive technology ever seen on Broadway," Nerds, the new musical about tech giants Bill Gates and Steve Jobs, has booked Broadway's Longacre Theatre fo…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:16AM
Wednesday, January 13, 2016

Broadway Revival Version of Side Show Available for Production by Adam Hetrick

The revised version of the pop-drive musical Side Show, which returned to Broadway last season for a brief, but acclaimed run, is now available for licensing from Samuel French.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:44PM

Hairspray Is NBC’s Next Live Musical by Adam Hetrick

Fresh off NBC's hit live broadcast of The Wiz Live!, chairman Bob Greenblatt announced that the Tony Award-winning musical Hairspray has been tapped as the network's next live …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:47PM
Tuesday, January 12, 2016

Book of Mormon, Aladdin and Drowsy Chaperone Creators Shaping Broadway-Aimed Musical in Atlanta by Adam Hetrick

A new high school-set musical comedy, created by a cadre of Broadway heavy-hitters, has its sights set on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:34PM
Monday, January 11, 2016

Watch Complete “In Performance” Broadcast, With Audra McDonald, Brian Stokes Mitchell (Video) by Andrew Gans and Adam Hetrick

The complete broadcast of "A Celebration of American Creativity: In Performance at the White House," which aired Jan. 8 on PBS, is now available for online viewing. The evening fea…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:28AM

The Secret Garden Benefit Staging, With Rebecca Luker and Daisy Eagan, Blooms Tonight by Adam Hetrick

Tony Award nominee Rebecca Luker, who starred in the original Broadway production of The Secret Garden, returns to the role of Lily for two benefit performances of the musical, starting Jan.…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Sunday, January 10, 2016

Marlee Matlin and Camryn Manheim Exit Spring Awakening by Adam Hetrick

Academy Award winner Marlee Matlin and Golden Globe winner Camryn Manheim exit the Broadway revival of Spring Awakening Jan. 10, ahead of the production's final performance on Jan. 24 at…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, January 8, 2016

“In Performance at the White House” Airs Tonight With Audra McDonald, Brian Stokes Mitchell and Caro by Adam Hetrick

"A Celebration of American Creativity: In Performance at the White House," featuring Tony Award winners Audra McDonald and Brian Stokes Mitchell, airs Jan. 8 at 9 PM ET on PBS.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:21AM
Thursday, January 7, 2016

History-Making Women of The Secret Garden Reunite to Talk Breaking Ground in Musical Theatre by Adam Hetrick

Nearly 25 years since its Broadway premiere — and in anticipation of their special concert presentations — The Secret Garden co-authors Lucy Simon a…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Tuesday, January 5, 2016

Joe DiPietro Comedy Clever Little Lies, Starring Marlo Thomas, to Close by Adam Hetrick

Two-time Tony winner Joe DiPietro's new comedy, Clever Little Lies, which officially opened Oct. 12 at the Westside Theatre Upstairs, will end its run Jan. 24.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:30PM
Monday, January 4, 2016

Fox’s “Rocky Horror Picture Show” Remake Announces Its Brad, Janet, Rocky and Riff-Raff! by Robert Viagas and Adam Hetrick

Actress and recording artist Victoria Justice (“Victorious”) and Ryan McCarten (“Liv & Maddie,” Heathers the Musical) have been announced to p…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:48PM

Fox’s “Rocky Horror Picture Show” Remake Announces Its Brad, Jane, Rocky and Riff-Raff! by Robert Viagas and Adam Hetrick

Actress and recording artist Victoria Justice (“Victorious”) and Ryan McCarten (“Liv & Maddie,” Heathers the Musical) have been announced to p…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:48PM
Sunday, January 3, 2016

Sheryl Crow Musical Diner Finishes Second Regional Try-Out, Is New York Next? by Adam Hetrick

The stage musical adaptation of the 1989 film Diner, which has a score by Grammy winner Sheryl Crow, ends its extended run Jan. 3 at the Delaware Theatre Company in Wilmington, DE.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

With Promise of a Broadway Return, 39 Steps Ends Off-Broadway by Adam Hetrick and Olivia Clement

The Off-Broadway return of Patrick Barlow's Tony Award-nominated comedy 39 Steps, which began previews April 2015 at the Union Square Theatre, ends its run Jan. 3.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, December 31, 2015

Annaleigh Ashford and Marin Mazzie Ring in the New Year at Feinstein’s/54 Below Tonight! by Adam Hetrick

Feinstein's/54 Below rings in the New Year Dec. 31 with special concerts from Tony Award winner Annaleigh Ashford and Tony Award nominee Marin Mazzie.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Monday, December 28, 2015

Hear a Track from Spring Awakening Tony Winner’s New Album! by Adam Hetrick and Andrew Gans

Johnny Gallagher — also known as Tony-winning Spring Awakening actor John Gallagher, Jr. — will release his debut solo recording in 2016.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:59AM
Thursday, December 24, 2015

New Documentary Explores Making of Jesus Christ Superstar Film and Profiles Original Stars by Adam Hetrick

"Superstars," a new documentary that explores the making of the 1973 film adaptation of Jesus Christ Superstar, is now available on DVD and online. Also featured is a reunion with …

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:15PM

Lin-Manuel Miranda Tweets Glimpse of Book Taking Readers Inside Broadway’s Hamilton by Robert Viagas and Adam Hetrick

Hamilton creator/star Lin-Manuel Miranda has tweeted proofs of the Grand Central Publishing's book about the show, which itself was inspired by Ron Chernow's over-800 page &q…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM

All that Chat

2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic