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Tuesday, October 23, 2018

Andy Mientus Will Sing Joni Mitchell’s Ladies of the Canyon at Feinstein’s/54 Below by Adam Hetrick

The Smash and Spring Awakening star will perform “Big Yellow Taxi,” “Woodstock,” and “The Circle Game” during the November concerts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:04PM

Lorna Luft Returns to Feinstein’s/54 Below October 23 by Adam Hetrick

Luft debuts her new show To “L” and Back for three performances.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:26AM
Monday, October 22, 2018

Andrea McCardle Will Play Miss Hannigan in Annie by Adam Hetrick

Broadway’s original Annie returns to the hit musical in New Jersey.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:57PM

Summer Star Ariana DeBose Will Play Birdland With Addicted to Love by Adam Hetrick

A Tony Award nominee for her star turn in Broadway's new Donna Summer bio-musical, DeBose will perform songs by Jessie J, Katy Perry, Paul McCartney, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:42PM

Phantom and Anastasia Star Ramin Karimloo Will Play San Francisco by Adam Hetrick

The Tony Award nominee will appear with Seth Rudetsky as part of the Broadway @ The Herbst series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:21PM

Steppin’ Out With Ben Vereen to Play Thanksgiving Engagement at the Cutting Room by Adam Hetrick

The Tony Award-winning star of Pippin and Jesus Christ Superstar will headline two special holiday concerts November 22–23.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:10PM

Watch the Trailer for New Terrence McNally Documentary Every Act of Life by Adam Hetrick

Audra McDonald, Angela Lansbury, Nathan Lane, John Kander, and Chita Rivera are featured in the new film about the Tony Award-winning playwright.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:59PM

School Version of Footloose Released for Licensing by Adam Hetrick

Watch the exclusive featurette with Footloose screenwriter and lyricist Dean Pitchford chronicling its journey from screen to stage and beyond.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:58AM
Sunday, October 21, 2018

What Did Broadway Critics Think of Jez Butterworth’s London Hit The Ferryman? by Adam Hetrick

The latest play from the celebrated writer of Jerusalem opens on Broadway following a sold-out London run where it won the 2018 Olivier Award for Best New Play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:11PM

Matthew Broderick Joins Cast of Amazon’s Daybreak by Adam Hetrick

The Producers star will also guest on the Roseanne reboot, The Conners.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:43PM

The Untold Story of A Star Is Born by Adam Hetrick

Lorna Luft, entertainer and daughter of Judy Garland, shares intimated details about the making of her parents’ version of A Star Is Born, her new book about it, her childhood, and goi…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:26PM
Friday, October 19, 2018

Billy Porter and Ari Graynor Join Limited Partners Film by Adam Hetrick

The comedy starring Tiffany Haddish and Rose Byrne is due in June 2019.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:33PM

Head Over Heels Cast to Perform Free Concert at W Times Square by Adam Hetrick

Taylor Iman Jones, Alexandra Socha, and Jelani Remy are set to appear at the October 21 concert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:30AM
Thursday, October 18, 2018

Judi Dench Signs on for Cats Film by Adam Hetrick

It may have taken 40 years, but the Oscar-winning actor will finally take her bow in the new film adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s long-running hit.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:17PM

Betsy Wolfe and Judy McLane Will Star in Nancy Drew: The Musical Reading by Adam Hetrick

The new musical by Jeremy Desmon and Jeff Thomson will get an invitation-only reading October 22 in New York City.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:20PM

Cynthia Erivo and Shoshana Bean Team Up for Night Divine at Apollo Theater by Adam Hetrick

The Color Purple Tony winner and the Wicked star will offer a one-night-only concert of Christmas classics and holiday pop favorites.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:49PM

Glenn Close and Hugh Jackman Will Receive Hollywood Film Awards by Adam Hetrick

La La Land director-writer Damien Chazelle will also be honored with the Hollywood Director Award at the 22nd annual awards ceremony in Beverly Hills.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:45PM

American Idol’s Clay Aiken and Ruben Studdard Will Play Broadway Holiday Engagement by Adam Hetrick

The three-week limited engagement will play the Imperial Theatre beginning December 7.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:16PM

St. Louis Muny Will Stage Tony-Winning Kinky Boots in 2019 by Adam Hetrick

The outdoor theatre will also mark its 101st summer season with productions of Matilda and the rarely-seen Paint Your Wagon.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:28AM
Friday, October 12, 2018

Christine Andreas to Release All-Piaf Album With 36-Piece Orchestra by Adam Hetrick

The two-time Tony Award nominee will release an album of her acclaimed cabaret show Piaf: No Regrets November 9 on the PS Classics label.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:09PM

Erich Bergen Releases ‘Running Through the Night’ Music Video by Adam Hetrick

The Jersey Boys and Waitress star released the music video for his latest single October 12.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:02PM

Barbra Streisand Releases Second Song From Upcoming Album, Walls by Adam Hetrick

Streisand melds the John Lennon classic and an American songbook gem in “Imagine”/“What a Wonderful World.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:57PM

Danny Burstein to Host 10th Annual Broadway Salutes by Adam Hetrick

The annual event recognizes the many unseen artists, craftsmen, and theatrical business people whose dedication to Broadway has helped the show go on for decades.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:51AM

Matthew Broderick Will Host Drama League Gala Honoring Nathan Lane by Adam Hetrick

The November 5 gala will feature Christine Baranski, Cady Huffman, Mark Linn-Baker, Alex Newell, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM
Thursday, October 11, 2018

Broadway Publicist Emily McGill Strikes Out on Her Own With Press Play PR Firm by Adam Hetrick

The publicist, who has worked on such shows as Aladdin, Billy Elliot, and Memphis, has launched a boutique PR firm with a diverse client roster.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:38PM

BC/EFA's Gypsy of the Year Gets a New Name by Adam Hetrick

The annual season of fundraising culminates in the vaudeville-style celebration of songs, dances, and skits from Broadway’s current shows and its biggest stars.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:23PM

Nassim, From White Rabbit, Red Rabbit Playwright Nassim Soleimanpour, Will Premiere Off-Broadway by Adam Hetrick

Soleimanpour’s latest play is also performed on the spot by an actor who receives the script moments ahead of opening night.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:12PM
Wednesday, October 10, 2018

PS Classics Philip Chaffin Will Capture Modern Gay Relationship on New Standards Album by Adam Hetrick

Due November 9, Will He Like Me? reframes standards from the American songbook through a new lens.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:51PM

Pippin’s Erik Altemus Releases Final Song in 5-Track EP by Adam Hetrick

The year-long musical project reaches its conclusion with the release of "Desidero."

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:35PM

Ira Gasman, Tony-Nominated Librettist of The Life, Dies at 76 by Adam Hetrick

Mr. Gasman collaborated with Cy Coleman on the musical about a bygone era of Times Square.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:17PM

Chicago’s Jeff Awards Will Honor Goodman Theatre, Drury Lane, Court Theatre, and Second City by Adam Hetrick

The theatres, which have collectively received over 1,400 nominations (and 350 awards), are recognized as part of the Jeff Awards 50th anniversary celebration.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02PM

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