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Wednesday, January 30, 2019

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

American Songbook Series Launches With Tony Yazbeck January 30 by Adam Hetrick

The 2019 season also includes Christine Ebersole, Oscar Isaac, Jenifer Lewis, and Martha Plimpton.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Tuesday, January 29, 2019

Beth Malone, Eva Noblezada, Patrick Page, Ali Stroker to Headline Theatre Communications Group Gala by Adam Hetrick

Michael Mayer will direct the gala evening at the Edison Ballroom.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:02PM

Leslie Odom Jr. to Headline McCarter Theatre Benefit by Adam Hetrick

The Hamilton Tony Award winner will offer an evening of musical theatre favorites and jazz standards.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:05PM

Lea Salonga Reschedules Initial Human Heart Tour Dates Due to Broken Leg by Adam Hetrick

The Miss Saigon and Once On This Island star’s upcoming U.K. concerts have been postponed.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:04AM

Pippin’s Erik Altemus Releases Final Video in Visual Album Desideratum by Adam Hetrick

The year-long musical project concludes with the video for “Desidero.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02AM
Monday, January 28, 2019

The Ferryman’s Fionnula Flanagan Among Recipients of 2019 Origin 1st Irish Awards by Adam Hetrick

The awards were announced at the closing night of Irish Theatre Festival, which celebrates its 11th anniversary this year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:59PM

United Talent Agency Names 8 New Partners by Adam Hetrick

The agency represents figures across theatre, film, television, literature, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:30PM

MAC Awards to Honor Be More Chill’s Joe Iconis and Karen Mason by Adam Hetrick

The annual Manhattan Association of Cabaret Awards will take place March 26 at Sony Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:48PM

Harriett D. Foy, Jared Grimes, and More Set for Sammy Davis Jr. Tribute Concerts by Adam Hetrick

The 92Y’s Lyrics & Lyricists concert, Yes I Can: The Sammy Davis Jr. Songbook, will also feature Betsy Wolfe, Max Kumangai, and Matthew Saldivar.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:14PM

American Horror Story’s Finn Wittrock Guests on The Compass by Adam Hetrick

The Death of a Salesman and Glass Menagerie star joins host Leah Walsh for episode 129 of the industry podcast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:44PM

Lights Out Star Dulé Hill Visits ‘The House That Nat Built’ by Adam Hetrick

Hill reveals the history behind the play with music that begins February 5 at the Geffen in Los Angeles.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13PM

Jana Robbins and Haley Swindal to Perform We Just Move On!—The Songs of Kander and Ebb by Adam Hetrick

The veterans of Zorba and Cabaret will join forces for the February concerts at Feinstein’s/54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:52AM

Carrie St. Louis, Alex Newell, Tracy Jai Edwards Set for 54 Sings Legally Blonde by Adam Hetrick

Newcomers and original Broadway cast members will take part in the March 3 concerts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:51AM
Wednesday, January 23, 2019

Hugh Jackman to Headline The Nearness of You Concert at The Appel Room by Adam Hetrick

Padma Lakshmi serves as master of ceremonies for the biennial concert honoring late saxophonist Michael Brecker, in support of cancer research at Columbia University.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:20PM

Andrew Zerman, Former Broadway Casting Director, Passes Away by Adam Hetrick

The former casting director on the original runs of Les Misérables, Cats, and The Phantom of the Opera was 62.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:37PM

Oscar Nuñez and Sarah Drew Will Star in One-Night-Only Performance of I Love Lucy: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Sitcom by Adam Hetrick

The Actors Fund presents the live performance of the play by Gregg Oppenheimer March 2 in Beverly Hills.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:58PM

Tovah Feldshuh Is Leona Helmsley Will Return to Feinstein’s/54 Below by Adam Hetrick

The six-time Tony nominee returns in February with highlights from the new musical The Queen of Mean.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:53PM

Tony Winner Susan Stroman Will Direct Alabama Premiere of The Scottsboro Boys by Adam Hetrick

The Tony-nominated Kander and Ebb musical will be staged by its original director-choreographer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:51PM

Casting and Creative Team Announced for Endlings at American Repertory Theater by Adam Hetrick

Celine Song’s play concerns three elderly female divers who spend their days harvesting seafood on the Korean island of Man-Jae.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

Casting Director Rosalie Joseph Receives Humanitarian Award Named in Her Honor by Adam Hetrick

The Casting Society of America has announced the creation of the new award.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:30AM
Tuesday, January 22, 2019

Grosses Analysis: School of Rock Gets Box-Office Boost in Final Week on Broadway by Adam Hetrick

The Andrew Lloyd Webber musical ended its run January 20 after playing more than 1,300 performances at the Winter Garden Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:39PM

Kaye Ballard, Star of Broadway’s The Golden Apple, Dies at 93 by Adam Hetrick

She introduced the classic “Lazy Afternoon” in her 1954 Broadway debut in The Golden Apple.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:10PM

Tiler Peck, Terrence Mann, Dee Hoty, and Karen Ziemba Set for Marie at Seattle's 5th Avenue by Adam Hetrick

Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty’s new musical about the 14-year-old dancer who inspired Degas will open April 5 in Seattle.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:59PM

Melissa Etheridge at Work on Mystic Pizza Musical by Adam Hetrick

The 1988 film starring Julie Roberts is being adapted for the stage by the Grammy and Oscar-winning songwriter.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:50AM
Monday, January 21, 2019

Let Freedom Ring!, Starring Audra McDonald and Brian Stokes Mitchell, Livestreamed From The Kennedy Center January 21 by Adam Hetrick

The Tony-winning Ragtime stars headline the musical celebration honoring late Civil Rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, January 18, 2019

Gavin Creel, Joshua Henry, and Lindsay Mendez Set Upcoming Concert Dates in St. Louis by Adam Hetrick

The recent stars of Broadway’s Hello, Dolly! and Carousel will play engagements at The Cabaret in February and March.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:58PM

Gavin Creel, Joshua Henry, and Lindsay Mendez Set Upcoming Concert Dates in Indianapolis by Adam Hetrick

The recent stars of Broadway’s Hello, Dolly! and Carousel will play engagements at The Cabaret in February and March.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:58PM

Robbie Rozelle's Songs From Inside My Locker Sets Feinstein’s/54 Below Encore and Live Album by Adam Hetrick

After a sold-out debut last year, Rozelle returns with his solo show for two performances in February and March.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:26PM

Jonathan Hyde and Ben Allen to Star in U.K. Premiere of Martin Sherman’s Gently Down the Stream by Adam Hetrick

The acclaimed Bent playwright explores an emotional debate on gay marriage in his latest play, which arrives in London February 13.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48PM

Mj Rodriguez and Nico Santos to Announce GLAAD Media Awards by Adam Hetrick

The stars of Pose and Crazy Rich Asians will announce nominations for the 30th annual honors January 25.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:25PM

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