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Wednesday, May 15, 2019

Christine Andreas, Brittain Ashford, Matt Doyle, and More Set for Night of a Thousand Judys by Adam Hetrick

The annual fundraiser for The Ali Forney Center returns June 1 to pay tribute to entertainment icon Judy Garland.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12PM

Hadestown, Beetlejuice, Be More Chill, The Prom, and More Set for 2019 Broadway in the Boros by Adam Hetrick

The free concerts will take place across New York City in June and July.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:31AM

Olivier-Winning Come From Away Extends London Booking Period by Adam Hetrick

The musical officially opened February 18 at the Phoenix Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:37AM

Jessica Fontana to Make Solo Show Debut at The Cutting Room by Adam Hetrick

Fontana has appeared on Broadway in Cinderella and Baby, It’s You.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:11AM

Bandstand Co-Stars Laura Osnes and Corey Cott to Perform Let’s Duet at Feinstein’s at the Nikko by Adam Hetrick

The Broadway stars will head to San Francisco July 19–20.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

Tuesday, May 14, 2019

Marc Shaiman and Richard Klein to Be Honored by Music Conservatory of Westchester by Adam Hetrick

Kate Baldwin, Jennifer Damiano, and Carrie St. Louis will perform during the June 24 gala event at Brae Burn Country Club in Purchase, New York.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM

Olivia Valli, Granddaughter of Frankie Valli, to Join Cast of Jersey Boys Off-Broadway by Adam Hetrick

Valli will play her own grandmother, Mary Delgado, in the production beginning May 20.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:45AM

Read Reviews for Sam Shepard’s Curse of the Starving Class by Adam Hetrick

Tony nominee Terry Kinney directs the Signature Theatre production, starring Maggie Siff and David Warshofsky.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:20AM

Monday, May 13, 2019

More Casting Announced for Donmar Warehouse Revival of David Greig’s Europe by Adam Hetrick

Michael Longhurst marks his inaugural production as the Donmar’s incoming artistic director.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM

Touching the Void to Transfer to London's West End by Adam Hetrick

The play is based on Joe Simpson’s best-selling memoir about his struggle for survival in the Peruvian Andes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:26AM

Doris Day, Star of Hollywood Romantic Comedies and Movie Musicals, Dies at 97 by Adam Hetrick

Day was known for such films as Calamity Jane, Pillow Talk, and The Pajama Game.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:44AM

Olivier Winner Jenna Russell to Star in London’s The Bridges of Madison County by Adam Hetrick

The U.K. premiere of the Jason Robert Brown–Marsha Norman musical will begin at the Menier Chocolate Factory July 13.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:58AM

Friday, May 10, 2019

Andrew Garfield and Jessica Chastain to Star in Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker Biopic by Adam Hetrick

The film will be based on the 2000 documentary The Eyes of Tammy Faye.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:37AM

Michael Cera, Billy Crudup, and Steve Martin Join Broadway Bets Poker Tournament by Adam Hetrick

Special guests have been announced for the May 13 fundraiser at Sardi’s.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:35AM

Thursday, May 9, 2019

How to Get Away With Murder’s Behzad Dabu to Star in Put Your House in Order at La Jolla Playhouse by Adam Hetrick

The world premiere from Chicago-based playwright Ike Holter begins previews June 2.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:10PM

Lisa Howard, Lee Slobotkin, and Jerad Bortz Tapped for Mary and Max Industry Concert by Adam Hetrick

They join a cast including Nick Adams, Lauren Elder, and Anthony Galde in the new Bobby Cronin-Crystal Skillman musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:21PM

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt to Return With Interactive Netflix Special by Adam Hetrick

Series creator Tina Fey says fans will be able to make decisions on behalf of the show's characters.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13PM

Gary's Kristine Nielsen and Julie White to Host 2019 Drama League Awards by Adam Hetrick

The 85th annual ceremony will take place May 17 at the Marriott Marquis.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07PM

Into the Woods Translated Into American Sign Language for Indiana Staging by Adam Hetrick

A principal cast of signing actors and their signing counterparts will perform the Stephen Sondheim–James Lapine musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:59AM

Wednesday, May 8, 2019

Ethan Hawke to Direct Juliette Binoche in Film of Tennessee Williams’ Camino Real by Adam Hetrick

The movie is set to begin filming next year in Brazil.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:12PM

Night of a Thousand Judys Gets 'Fraver' Treatment From Show Poster Designer by Adam Hetrick

Frank “Fraver” Verlizzo, who created the show posters for Sweeney Todd, Sunday in the Park With George, and The Lion King, designs this year's commemorative poster.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:04PM

Leslie Odom, Jr., Megan Hilty, and Cheyenne Jackson Will Appear With National Symphony Orchestra by Adam Hetrick

The 2019–2020 Pops season will include a tribute to Nat King Cole, as well as Leonard Bernstein’s On the Town in concert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:16PM

Principal Casting Announced for West End Premiere of Big The Musical by Adam Hetrick

Wendi Peters, Kimberley Walsh, and Oliver Award winner Matthew Kelly join Jay McGuiness in West End production that begins September 6 at the Dominion Theatre.