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Wednesday, February 6, 2019

Alice Ripley to Star in Solo Drama The Pink Unicorn Off-Broadway by Adam Hetrick

Ripley will play a conservative Christian widow whose daughter comes out as “gender queer.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:43AM

Liz Callaway to Headline American Pops Orchestra Tribute to Mary Martin and Ethel Merman by Adam Hetrick

Erik Altemus, Claybourne Elder, and Ali Ewoldt are also among the Broadway performers announced to appear.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:57AM

SpongeBob SquarePants Tony Nominee Ethan Slater Releases New Single ‘Richmond Rewrites’ by Adam Hetrick

The song is from Slater’s new musical in development, Write Me In.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:27AM
Tuesday, February 5, 2019

Anastasia Will End Broadway Run in March by Adam Hetrick

The stage musical based on the 1997 animated film opened on Broadway April 24, 2017.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:29PM

American Theatre Wing Announces Recipients of Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative Grants and Scholarships by Adam Hetrick

Over half a million dollars in grants and scholarships have been awarded to 30 students and 13 school communities.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:15PM

How a Dallas Area High School Ended Up With the Original Set and Costumes From Broadway’s Bonnie and Clyde by Adam Hetrick

When the original pieces were auctioned off last fall, The Colony High School seized the opportunity of a lifetime.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:29PM

Dance Theatre of Harlem Sets 50th Anniversary Tour by Adam Hetrick

The season will honor late founder Arthur Mitchell.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:19PM

Ever After’s Sierra Boggess to Play Feinstein’s at the Nikko by Adam Hetrick

The Phantom of the Opera and Little Mermaid star will head to San Francisco in April.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:15PM

Tony Shalhoub, Rachel Bloom, Danai Gurira, Billy Porter, Mj Rodriguez, Anthony Rapp and More to Appear at PaleyFest LA by Adam Hetrick

Talks and panels take place March 15–24 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:10PM

92Y Will Host Come From Away Second Anniversary Celebration by Adam Hetrick

Cast members Happy McPartlin, Jim Walton, and Julie Reiber will take part in the March 3 event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:13PM

New Musical Dave Among Helen Hayes Award Nominees by Adam Hetrick

The Arena Stage production earned seven nominations.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM

Eleanor Burgess’ The Niceties Will Play the Geffen Playhouse by Adam Hetrick

The play has been seen previously at the Huntington Theatre Company and the McCarter Theatre Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:01AM
Monday, February 4, 2019

Tony Winner Gavin Creel Will Perform at 92Y by Adam Hetrick

The Waitress alum will perform songs from Hello, Dolly!, Thoroughly Modern Millie, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:30PM

Studio 54 Documentary to Air on A&E February 11 by Adam Hetrick

The documentary explores the history of the legendary disco nightclub, now a Broadway theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:10PM

Marc Shaiman Will Receive Guild of Music Supervisors’ Icon Award by Adam Hetrick

The Mary Poppins Returns composer-lyricist is being honored for his achievements in film, television, and soundtracks.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:38PM
Saturday, February 2, 2019

17 Secret Moments to Watch For in The Wizard of Oz by Adam Hetrick

From on-set mishaps still in the film to editing mistakes—historian John Fricke reveals secrets and dispels myths before The Wizard of Oz’s 80th anniversary screenings February 3…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM
Friday, February 1, 2019

The Band’s Visit Tony Winner Katrina Lenk and George Abud Will Play Birdland by Adam Hetrick

The duo will perform the music of Rosemary Clooney, Billie Holiday, Nina Simone, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:09PM

Dominique Morisseau, Christine Jones, Paula Scher, and Sarah Silverman Part of Atlantic Theater Company Gala by Adam Hetrick

Divas’ Choice will feature an evening of musical surprises from trailblazing women.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:56PM

Tony Winner Kelli O’Hara Will Make London Stage Return by Adam Hetrick

The King and I and Kiss Me, Kate star will play two concerts at Cadogan Hall next fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:25AM

Broadway’s Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and Mean Girls Win Casting Society’s Artios Awards by Adam Hetrick

Mean Girls creators Tina Fey and Jeff Richmond were honored during the New York ceremony.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:00AM
Thursday, January 31, 2019

Lena Hall Will Play New York City’s Sheen Center by Adam Hetrick

The Tony Award-winning Hedwig and the Angry Inch star will perform The Art of the Audition: From Falling Apart to Nailing the Part.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:44PM

Justin Long Joins Cast of Off-Broadway's’s Do You Feel Anger? by Adam Hetrick

Mara Nelson-Greenberg’s dark comedy will begin performances at the Vineyard Theatre March 13.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:01PM

Justin Long Joins Cast of Off-Broadway's Do You Feel Anger? by Adam Hetrick

Mara Nelson-Greenberg’s dark comedy will begin performances at the Vineyard Theatre March 13.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:01PM

Second Stage Launching Musical Mondays Concert Series With The Last Five Years by Adam Hetrick

Second Stage will highlight its past musical productions with upcoming concerts of Dogfight, Next to Normal, and Saturday Night.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33PM

Alice Ripley, Jenna Leigh Green, and More to Sing Sondheim at Feinstein’s/54 Below by Adam Hetrick

In Praise of Women: A Sondheim Celebration will celebrate the composer’s 89th birthday.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:13AM

Jesus Christ Superstar Tony Nominee Josh Young to Perform Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber in Concert by Adam Hetrick

Young will perform songs from Evita, The Phantom of the Opera, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:01AM
Wednesday, January 30, 2019

Carolee Carmello, Telly Leung, and More to Play California’s Orinda Theatre by Adam Hetrick

Upcoming concerts also include Ann Hampton Callaway, Liz Callaway, and Brett Barrett.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:19PM

Broadway Legend Chita Rivera Will Return to London by Adam Hetrick

The three-time Tony recipient makes a London concert return after her acclaimed West End performances in West Side Story, Bye Bye Birdie, and Kiss of the Spider Woman.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:06PM

Be More Chill Cast and Creators Reveal What's Fresh for Broadway by Adam Hetrick

Cast members Jason Tam, Will Roland, Stephanie Hsu, and songwriter Joe Iconis share a behind-the-scenes look at the Broadway-bound musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:02PM

Broadway Dancer and Choreographer JoJo Smith Passes Away at 80 by Adam Hetrick

He made his Broadway debut in the 1964 revival of West Side Story and went on to work with such stars as Barbra Streisand, John Travolta, Debbie Allen, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM

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