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Thursday, June 29, 2017

Casting Set for Atlanta Production of Kander and Ebb's Cabaret by Andrew Gans

Performances begin at the Serenebe Playhouse in August.

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Hood: The Robin Hood Musical Adventure Makes World Premiere at Dallas Theater Center by Andrew Gans

Nick Bailey, Alysha Umphress, Ashley Park, and more star in the premiere of Hood.

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Phantom of the Opera Tour Will Welcome New Leads by Andrew Gans

The actors playing the roles of Christine and Madame Giry will change in July.

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Wednesday, June 28, 2017

David Sabella Will Be Part of the 2017 Fresh Fruit Festival by Andrew Gans

The festival, which celebrates its 15th anniversary this year, spotlights the arts and culture of New York’s LGBTQ community.

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Nick Adams Is Gabey in Gateway’s On the Town, Starting June 28 by Andrew Gans

The classic musical, which celebrates New York City, plays the Long Island venue through July 15.

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Go Behind the Scenes of a Two-Performance Day at London’s Angels in America by Andrew Gans

The National Theatre has shared a video chronicling a day in the life of the Tony Kushner epic.

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Broadway Actors Set for Ogunquit’s Bullets Over Broadway by Andrew Gans

Vincent Pastore, who starred in the Woody Allen musical on Broadway, will reprise his performance as Nick Valenti for Maine audiences.

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Hear Some Beautiful Harmonies in Fan Version of Dear Evan Hansen’s ’Waving Through a Window’ by Andrew Gans

Covers of the Benj Pasek and Justin Paul tune have taken YouTube by storm.

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Casting Complete for the Return of Jesus Christ Superstar at London's Regent’s Park by Andrew Gans

The Olivier-winning production returns for a limited engagement in August.

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Watch Ben Platt’s Gracious, Humorous Curtain Speech Following Dear Evan Hansen’s Actors Fund Performance by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning musical was also filmed June 25.

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Watch Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, and More in Dazzling Trailer for The Greatest Showman by Andrew Gans

The forthcoming movie musical features songs by Tony and Oscar winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.

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Tuesday, June 27, 2017

Watch Laura Linney in Trailer for New Netflix Series Ozark by Andrew Gans

Jason Bateman co-stars in the new drama, which premieres in July.

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Aladdin’s Telly Leung Discusses His Long History With ‘Big Broadway Sister’ Lea Salonga by Andrew Gans

Leung made his Broadway debut opposite the Tony-winning Miss Saigon star in the revival of Flower Drum Song.

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Patti LuPone and Brian Stokes Mitchell Will Be Ghoulish Guest Stars on New Animated Series by Andrew Gans

Vampirina will premiere this fall on Disney Junior starring James Van Der Beek, Lauren Graham, and Isabella Crovetti.

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Watch Carolee Carmello and Norm Lewis Sing Sweeney Todd Classic on Today by Andrew Gans

The two joined forces on Stephen Sondheim’s “A Little Priest.”

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Williamstown Theatre Festival Launches June 27 With Jane Kaczmarek and S. Epatha Merkerson in The Roommate by Andrew Gans

Mike Donahue directs the play at the Massachusetts venue.

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Lesli Margherita Will Develop a Big, Bad Cold in Bucks County’s Guys and Dolls by Andrew Gans

The Olivier winner will be joined by Elena Shaddow, Clarke Thorell, and Steve Rosen.

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Lesli Margherita Will Develop a Bad, Bad Cold in Bucks County’s Guys and Dolls by Andrew Gans

The Olivier winner will be joined by Elena Shaddow, Clarke Thorell, and Steve Rosen.

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Star-Studded Carole King Concert, With Performance by London's Beautiful, Will Play U.S. Movie Theatres by Andrew Gans

The 2016 concert was filmed live in London’s Hyde Park.

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Beautiful Begins in Toronto June 27 With a Broadway Carole King by Andrew Gans

Chilina Kennedy stars as the famed singer-songwriter in the limited run at the Ed Mirvish Theatre.

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Manoel Felciano, Daniel Reece, and More Cast in Ken Ludwig’s Robin Hood! by Andrew Gans

The comedy will make its world premiere at the Old Globe.

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Monday, June 26, 2017

Dear Evan Hansen Filmed for Theatre on Film and Tape Archive by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning musical has been preserved with its original cast, including Tony winners Ben Platt and Rachel Bay Jones.

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Paula Vogel, Tony Kushner, Ayad Akhtar Featured in New Documentary The Pulitzer at 100 by Andrew Gans

The film will open in New York July 21 at Lincoln Plaza Cinema.

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Tickets Now on Sale for Jimmy Buffett's Escape to Margaritaville Musical on Broadway by Andrew Gans

The musical begins performances in February 2018 at the Marquis Theatre.

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Edward Albee’s Artwork Collection Will Be Auctioned to Benefit His Foundation by Andrew Gans

Sotheby’s will auction more than 100 pieces from the late playwright’s personal collection.

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Bandstand’s Laura Osnes Joins A Capitol Fourth, Hosted by John Stamos by Andrew Gans

The annual celebration will be broadcast on PBS July 4.

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Lin-Manuel Miranda Offers a Shot to Win Tickets to Los Angeles Opening of Hamilton by Andrew Gans

Fans who donate to Immigrants: We Get the Job Done Coalition will have a chance to win VIP tickets to the Pulitzer-winning musical.

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Sunday, June 25, 2017

Sunset Boulevard Revival, Starring Glenn Close, Ends Broadway Run June 25 by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning actor returned to the role of Norma Desmond over 20 years since starring in the original Broadway production.

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Friday, June 23, 2017