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Friday, March 1, 2019

Judith Light and Tony Kushner to Be Honored by Dramatists Guild Foundation by Adam Hetrick

Musical theatre writer Oliver Houser has also been named recipient of the inaugural Stephen Schwartz Award.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:08PM

Jeremy Jordan Will Return to London With Fall Concerts by Adam Hetrick

The Tony-nominated star of Newsies and this season’s American Son will play a three-concert engagement at Cadogan Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:48AM

Center Theatre Group Will Bring LeBron James Play to Los Angeles by Adam Hetrick

The Lakers star is the subject of King James, the latest play from Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo playwright Rajiv Joseph.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:55AM
Thursday, February 28, 2019

American Repertory Theater Receives $100 Million Gift to Build Research and Performing Arts Center by Adam Hetrick

Diane Paulus is artistic director of the Tony-winning regional theatre that birthed the Tony-winning revivals of Pippin, Porgy and Bess, and the Sara Bareilles musical Waitress.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:58PM

Misty Copeland Biopic Life in Motion: An Unlikely Ballerina Names Director by Adam Hetrick

The film is based on the groundbreaking dancer’s biography of the same name.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:42PM

Off-Broadway Hit Afterglow Will Make London Debut in June by Adam Hetrick

The play examines the emotional, intellectual, and sexual dynamics between a gay married couple in an open relationship.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:51PM

Darren Criss, Christopher Jackson, Teal Wicks, More Join 2019 Broadway Backwards by Adam Hetrick

The evening of gender-reversed twists on classic and modern favorites will take place March 11 at the New Amsterdam Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:20PM
Wednesday, February 27, 2019

Second Annual Liz Smith Reading Series Returns in March by Adam Hetrick

The series will feature new plays by Leslie Ayvazian, Emily Bohannon, Kara Lee Corthron, Conchi León, and Alexandra Neil.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:13PM

Santino Fontana, Micaela Diamond, Jarrod Spector, and More Set for Broadway Sing a Long III by Adam Hetrick

The benefit for the LaGuardia High School Parents Association will take place March 4.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:08PM

Forbidden Broadway Salutes Carol Channing to Play Feinstein’s/54 Below by Adam Hetrick

The celebration of the late Broadway legend will take place March 23.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:58PM

TCM Plans 5-Film Tribute to Singin’ in the Rain Director Stanley Donen by Adam Hetrick

Also included will be a vintage interview with Donen and Robert Osborne.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:40PM
Tuesday, February 19, 2019

Dance-Theatre Work Boys in Trouble Will Return to San Francisco by Adam Hetrick

The work from transgender contemporary dance choreographer Sean Dorsey returns in March.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM

Patti Murin Will Join Ariana Debose, Santino Fontana, and More for Broadway Belts for PFF! by Adam Hetrick

The February 25 benefit concert raises money to fight pulmonary fibrosis.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:23PM

To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before Writer Sofia Alvarez Will Premiere Nylon Off-Broadway by Adam Hetrick

Sheila Vand will star in the modern day take on Ibsen’s A Doll’s House.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:49AM

Read Reviews for Lights Out at the Geffen With Dulé Hill by Adam Hetrick

See new production images from the Nat King Cole bio play with music, which opened February 13 in Los Angeles.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

Shane Richie to Star in U.K. Tour of The Entertainer by Adam Hetrick

Sean O’Connor directs the adaptation of the John Osborne play that will launch in August at the Curve Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:53AM

I’m Not a Comedian…I’m Lenny Bruce Will Play an 8-Week Engagement at The Box by Adam Hetrick

Joe Mantegna directs the play that stars Ronnie Marmo.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:30AM

Read Reviews for Dolly Parton's 9 to 5 in London by Adam Hetrick

The musical opened February 17 at the Savoy Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM

The Prince of Egypt Musical Will Get Private London Reading by Adam Hetrick

New material has been written for the latest reading of the Stephen Schwartz–Philip LaZebnik show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:58AM

Glee and Hedwig Alum Darren Criss Marries Mia Swier by Adam Hetrick

The longtime couple were married in New Orleans February 16.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:52AM
Saturday, February 16, 2019

7 Games, Puzzles, and Activities for the Perfect Broadway Game Night by Adam Hetrick

Stock up on theatre-themed entertainment, or use this list as inspiration to find the perfect gift for theatre-lovers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM
Friday, February 15, 2019

John Rando and More to Direct in Goodspeed Musicals' 2019 Season by Adam Hetrick

Goodspeed will produce a mix of classics and world premieres, including The Music Man and Passing Through.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:34PM

Megan Hilty to Headline Goodman Theatre’s Starstruck Gala by Adam Hetrick

The Smash and Wicked star will perform Broadway hits and standards at the Fairmont Chicago.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:58PM

Watch New Music Video for London Cast Recording of Heathers by Adam Hetrick

The London production of Heathers the Musical premieres the new music video ahead of a cast album release.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:55AM

Roundabout’s Off-Broadway Season to Feature Two World Premieres and First Musical in Over a Decade by Adam Hetrick

The 2019–2020 season will premiere works by Hilary Bettis, Jiréh Breon Holder, and Daniel Zaitchik.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:29AM

Roundabout’s Off-Broadway Season to Feature Two World Premieres and First Original Musical in Over a Decade by Adam Hetrick

The 2019–2020 season will premiere works by Hilary Bettis, Jiréh Breon Holder, and Daniel Zaitchik.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:29AM

Roundabout’s Off-Broadway Season to Feature Two World Premieres and Original Musical by Adam Hetrick

The 2019–2020 season will premiere works by Hilary Bettis, Jiréh Breon Holder, and Daniel Zaitchik.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:29AM
Thursday, February 14, 2019

Berkshire Theatre Group Plans Edward Albee’s The Goat and Thornton Wilder's The Skin of Our Teeth for Summer Slate by Adam Hetrick

The 2019 season also includes the previously announced world-premiere musical Rock and Roll Man: The Alan Freed Story.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:59PM

Stars of The Cher Show, Frozen, and More Will Perform at TDF Gala by Adam Hetrick

Stephanie J. Block, Teal Wicks, and Micaela Diamond will headline the evening honoring Bob Mackie, Graciela Daniele, and Reginald (“Reggie”) Van Lee.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:31PM

The Mother, Starring Isabelle Huppert and Chris Noth, Extends Ahead of Off-Broadway Run by Adam Hetrick

The U.S. premiere of Florian Zeller’s play is set to begin previews February 20 at the Atlantic Theater Company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:05PM

New York Public Library Marks 50th Anniversary of Stonewall Riots With Expansive Exhibition by Adam Hetrick

Launching February 14, Love & Resistance: Stonewall 50 documents the LGBTQ civil rights movement through archival photographs, written works, films, talkbacks, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:13PM

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