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Monday, November 26, 2018

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre Will Stage Evita in 2019 by Adam Hetrick

The London season will also include Thornon Wilder’s classic Our Town.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:00PM

Celebrity Autobiography Hits Broadway With Matthew Broderick, Tate Donovan, and Cecily Strong November 26 by Adam Hetrick

The long-running Off-Broadway series that features stars reading the memoirs of the famous and infamous begins a limited run at the Marquis Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33PM

Watch Anastasia’s Christy Altomare and Zach Adkins in Carols for a Cure Music Video Premiere by Adam Hetrick

"It’s Just Like Christmas," an original song written by Altomare, is featured on the 20th anniversary edition of the holiday album.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:48AM

Go-Go's Musical Head Over Heels Will End Broadway Run in January by Adam Hetrick

The new musical opened July 26 at the Hudson Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:46AM
Thursday, November 22, 2018

Santino Fontana, Kelli O’Hara, and Aaron Tveit Will Play Concerts Ahead of Their Returns to Broadway This Season by Adam Hetrick

The trio of of stars will play New York City concert venues in the coming months prior to taking on starring roles in Tootsie; Kiss Me, Kate; and Moulin Rouge! next year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:35PM

Olivier Winner David Thaxton Sets Limited Run in London's The Phantom of the Opera by Adam Hetrick

Known for his leading roles in Les Misérables, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Passion, Thaxton will step in for current star, Tim Howar.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:38PM
Wednesday, November 21, 2018

Tony Danza Joins Broadway's Celebrity Autobiography, With Alec Baldwin, Mario Cantone, Susan Lucci, and Cecily Strong by Adam Hetrick

The long-running Off-Broadway series features stars reading the memoirs of the famous and infamous.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:34PM

Matthew Broderick, Tony Danza Join Broadway's Celebrity Autobiography With Alec Baldwin, Cecily Strong, More by Adam Hetrick

The long-running Off-Broadway series features stars reading the memoirs of the famous and infamous.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:34PM

Nick Adams, Sierra Boggess, Alice Ripley, Nathan Lee Graham, and More to Strip for Skivvies Holiday Show by Adam Hetrick

The Skivvies: I Touch My Elf will play Joe’s Pub December 2 at 9:30 PM.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:09AM

The Mint to Launch 3-Play Meet Miss Baker Series in 2019 by Adam Hetrick

Emma Geer in The Price of Thomas Scott will open the new series, dedicated to the late, early-20th-century playwright Elizabeth Baker.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:20AM

Norm Lewis, Laura Osnes, Corey Cott, More Will Lead The Scarlet Pimpernel Concert at Lincoln Center by Adam Hetrick

Frank Wildhorn and Nan Knighton’s romantic 1997 Broadway pop musical returns to New York in February.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:47AM

Laura Osnes, Corey Cott, Norm Lewis Will Lead The Scarlet Pimpernel Concert at Lincoln Center by Adam Hetrick

Frank Wildhorn and Nan Knighton’s romantic 1997 Broadway pop musical returns to New York in February.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:47AM
Tuesday, November 20, 2018

Immersive Show from Magician David Kwong Will The Enigmatist at The High Line Hotel by Adam Hetrick

New York City's latest immersive and mysterious theatrical experience will play Friday and Saturday nights beginning January 4.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:38PM

Immersive Show from Magician David Kwong, The Enigmatist, Will Play High Line Hotel by Adam Hetrick

New York City's latest immersive and mysterious theatrical experience will play Friday and Saturday nights beginning January 4.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:38PM

Betsy Wolfe Will Make Solo Cabaret Debut at Feinstein’s/54 Below by Adam Hetrick

The star of Waitress, Falsettos, and The Last Five Years will premiere her first-ever nightclub act, All Bets Are Off, in March.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:17PM

Center Theatre Group Names 7 Los Angeles-Based Playwrights for 2018–2019 Writers’ Workshop by Adam Hetrick

The eight-month residency aims to forge a sense of community among L.A.-based writers, while providing artistic support and professional guidance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:58PM

Max von Essen to Play Final Performance in Broadway’s Anastasia by Adam Hetrick

The Tony Award nominee took over the role of Gleb in the Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty musical in December 2017.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:25AM

Audra McDonald and Brian Stokes Mitchell to Perform Free Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute Concert at Kennedy Center by Adam Hetrick

The Tony-winning Ragtime stars will headline Let Freedom Ring!, which will be live-streamed on Facebook and YouTube.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:10AM
Monday, November 19, 2018

Casts of Mean Girls, Frozen, Dear Evan Hansen, and Pretty Woman Featured on 2018 Carols For a Cure by Adam Hetrick

The 20th anniversary edition of the annual Broadway holiday album features newly recorded singles, as well as 10 classics from previous releases.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM

Renée Taylor’s My Life On a Diet Wins United Solo Special Award by Adam Hetrick

The autobiographical solo show played an extended Off-Broadway run earlier this year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:57PM

Lea DeLaria, Rachel Bay Jones, Norm Lewis, and Alicia Hall Moran Join A.R.T.'s ExtraOrdinary Retrospective by Adam Hetrick

The actors originated roles in high-profile musicals that began life at the Tony-winning regional theatre in the last decade.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:31PM

Serenbe Playhouse Will Stage Shenandoah, Ragtime, Hair, and Pocahontas World Premiere in 2019 by Adam Hetrick

The Georgia theatre company, known for ambitious, site-specific outdoor productions, will dedicate its 10th anniversary season to musicals that capture flash points in American history.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:50AM
Saturday, November 17, 2018

Jerry Frankel, Tony-Winning Producer of August: Osage County, Spring Awakening, and All The Way, Has Died by Adam Hetrick

Frankel won nine Tony Awards during his 20-year theatrical partnership with Jeffrey Richards.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:49PM
Friday, November 16, 2018

William Goldman, Author of The Princess Bride and Broadway Tome The Season, Dies at 87 by Adam Hetrick

The Oscar-winning screenwriter, playwright, and novelist won Oscars for Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and All The President’s Men.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:46PM
Thursday, November 15, 2018

Read Reviews for New Musical The Prom on Broadway by Adam Hetrick

Beth Leavel, Christopher Sieber and Brooks Ashmanskas star as a group of well-intentioned Broadway hams who take a stand for justice—and a bit of extra stage-time—in the new musi…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:57PM

New Presentation of Stephen Sondheim’s Marry Me a Little Will Focus on Queer Men of Color by Adam Hetrick

Taking place over four weeks in venues across Manhattan, the 2019 DirectorFest will include six fully-staged productions from new directors.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:00PM

Playwrights Realm Selects Darren Canady, Keiko Green, and Jordan Ramirez Puckett for Scratchpad Series by Adam Hetrick

The workshop series that serves as a launchpad for early-career playwrights returns for its second year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:19PM

Watch Musical Highlights from A Chorus Line at New York City Center by Adam Hetrick

Take a first look at “I Hope I Get It,” “At the Ballet,” “The Music and the Mirror,” and “One.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:51PM
Monday, November 12, 2018

Cast and Creative Team Announced for Berkeley Rep World-Premiere Musical Paradise Square by Adam Hetrick

Directed by Moisés Kaufman, the musical examines New York City’s Five Points—considered to be America’s first racially-integrated community.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:30AM
Sunday, November 11, 2018

Read Reviews for Mike Birbiglia: The New One on Broadway by Adam Hetrick

The show played a limited engagement at the Cort Theatre, officially opening November 11.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:15PM

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Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
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Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
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Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
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