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Monday, July 24, 2017

Christine Pedi to Star in York Theatre Company’s Jerry’s Girls by Betsy Kaplan

Tony nominee Stephanie D’Abruzzo and Stephanie Umoh will join Pedi in the production beginning August 5.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:34PM

Michelle Terry Named New Artistic Director of Shakespeare’s Globe by Betsy Kaplan

The Olivier winner will step into the role officially beginning April 2018.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM

Thursday, July 20, 2017

Robert Fairchild and Scarlett Strallen to Star in BBC Proms’ Oklahoma! by Betsy Kaplan

The Proms event will be held at the Royal Albert Hall in London on August 11.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:36PM

Wednesday, July 19, 2017

Los Angeles' 24th Street Theatre Announces 20th Anniversary Season by Betsy Kaplan

The Los Angeles company's upcoming lineup includes multiple shows performed in Spanish with English supertitles.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:55PM

Tuesday, July 11, 2017

9 Shows Not to Miss at This Year’s New York Musical Festival by Betsy Kaplan

We list some festival favorites to keep on your radar this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:00AM

Monday, July 10, 2017

Date Set for Drama League’s 2017 Gala by Betsy Kaplan

The 34th annual musical celebration will be held this fall at the Plaza.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:43PM

Tony Winner Sophie Okonedo Joins Country Music Comedy by Betsy Kaplan

The upcoming Atlantic-crossing film recently began filming.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:04AM

Thursday, July 6, 2017

Lin-Manuel Miranda Will Receive Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute’s Medallion of Excellence by Betsy Kaplan

The Tony- and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer and star of Hamilton will be honored by CHCI in September.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:47PM

Theatrical Rights Worldwide, Rock The Audition’s Sheri Sanders to Create Series of Rock Musicals by Betsy Kaplan

The new titles will be available for both professional and amateur licensing.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:51PM

Watch Jeremy Jordan, Lena Hall, and Jennifer Morrison Take a ‘Playbill Pop Quiz’ by Betsy Kaplan

Playbill sits down to test the theatre knowledge of three stage and screen favorites on the latest episode of The Broadway Cast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Watch Annaleigh Ashford, Jessie Mueller, and More Advocate for Music & Memory by Betsy Kaplan

Why the legendary Carole King and Tony winners Cyndi Lauper, Mueller, and Ashford want you to know about Music & Memory.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Wednesday, July 5, 2017

Listen to the Full Cast Album of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical by Betsy Kaplan

The cast recording of the musical, based on the best-selling series, will be available to purchase July 7.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:45AM

Watch Jeremy Jordan, Lena Hall, and Jennifer Morrison Discuss Their Very First Stage Experiences by Betsy Kaplan

Playbill sits down with three stage and screen favorites in the latest episode of the new podcast The Broadway Cast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Tuesday, July 4, 2017

Nathan Lane, Matthew Broderick, and More Share Neil Simon Memories in Honor of His 90th Birthday by Betsy Kaplan

Neil Simon turns 90 on July 4 and stars honor him by sharing their favorite memories.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Monday, July 3, 2017

Classical Theatre of Harlem Will Present Free Outdoor Premiere of a New The Three Musketeers by Betsy Kaplan

The updated take on the 19th century classic will be free and open to the public.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:43AM

Watch Josh Groban and the Cast of Great Comet Take on the #Ham4All Challenge by Betsy Kaplan

Cast members shared videos singing their favorite Hamilton songs to the support the Immigrants: We Get the Job Done Coalition.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:35AM

Saturday, July 1, 2017

Fame Cast Members Recount Their Favorite Memories by Betsy Kaplan

In honor of the 35th anniversary reunion concert, stars of the iconic '80s TV series share their favorite memories.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Friday, June 30, 2017

7 Theatre Things to Do in NYC This 4th of July Weekend by Betsy Kaplan

As Independence Day approaches we help theatre lovers arrange their Broadway-themed weekend.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Thursday, June 29, 2017

Melanie Griffith to Star in The Graduate at Laguna Playhouse by Betsy Kaplan

The Academy Award nominee will star as Mrs. Robinson in the California production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:47PM

Harlem Repertory Theatre to Revive Harold Arlen, Yip Harburg, and Fred Saidy’s Jamaica by Betsy Kaplan

The theatre will revive the musical in honor of its 60th anniversary.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:07AM

Wednesday, June 28, 2017

#Ham4All: Stephen Curry, Shonda Rhimes, and More Sing Their Favorite Hamilton Songs for Charity by Betsy Kaplan

See who's taken part in the social media challenge in support of the Immigrants: We Get the Job Done Coalition.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:39PM

Tuesday, June 27, 2017

Monday, June 26, 2017

Watch the First Trailer for Pitch Perfect 3, Starring Anna Kendrick by Betsy Kaplan

The movie musical reunites the Barden Bellas for a farewell tour.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:21AM

Thursday, June 22, 2017

Take a Look at Jessica Grové and James Snyder in Music Circus' Beauty and the Beast by Betsy Kaplan

Watch highlights from the Sacramento production of the Disney musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:32PM

Watch Students Honor Tony-Winning Composers Ahrens and Flaherty in We Tell the Story Tribute by Betsy Kaplan

The performance opened the International Thespian Festival in Lincoln, Nebraska.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM

Wednesday, June 21, 2017

John Leguizamo Will Speak at National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene's Immigration Arts Summit by Betsy Kaplan

The Tony nominee will deliver the keynote address at the summit during the Off-Broadway run of Amerike—The Golden Land.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:17PM

Alan Campbell and George Wendt to Star in Rock and Roll Man: The Alan Freed Story by Betsy Kaplan

The new musical will make its world premiere at Bucks County Playhouse in Pennsylvania.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:05PM

Tuesday, June 20, 2017

What Do Critics Think of Third Rail Projects' Immersive Ghost Light? by Betsy Kaplan

Zach Morris's theatrical experience opened at Lincoln Center's Claire Tow Theater June 19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:24PM

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All stories by Betsy Kaplan on BroadwayStars

Christine Pedi to Star in York Theatre Company’s Jerry’s Girls by Betsy Kaplan

Michelle Terry Named New Artistic Director of Shakespeare’s Globe by Betsy Kaplan

Robert Fairchild and Scarlett Strallen to Star in BBC Proms’ Oklahoma! by Betsy Kaplan

Los Angeles' 24th Street Theatre Announces 20th Anniversary Season by Betsy Kaplan

9 Shows Not to Miss at This Year’s New York Musical Festival by Betsy Kaplan

Date Set for Drama League’s 2017 Gala by Betsy Kaplan

Tony Winner Sophie Okonedo Joins Country Music Comedy by Betsy Kaplan

Lin-Manuel Miranda Will Receive Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute’s Medallion of Excellence by Betsy Kaplan

Theatrical Rights Worldwide, Rock The Audition’s Sheri Sanders to Create Series of Rock Musicals by Betsy Kaplan

Watch Jeremy Jordan, Lena Hall, and Jennifer Morrison Take a ‘Playbill Pop Quiz’ by Betsy Kaplan

Watch Annaleigh Ashford, Jessie Mueller, and More Advocate for Music & Memory by Betsy Kaplan

Listen to the Full Cast Album of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical by Betsy Kaplan

Watch Jeremy Jordan, Lena Hall, and Jennifer Morrison Discuss Their Very First Stage Experiences by Betsy Kaplan

Nathan Lane, Matthew Broderick, and More Share Neil Simon Memories in Honor of His 90th Birthday by Betsy Kaplan

Classical Theatre of Harlem Will Present Free Outdoor Premiere of a New The Three Musketeers by Betsy Kaplan

Watch Josh Groban and the Cast of Great Comet Take on the #Ham4All Challenge by Betsy Kaplan

Fame Cast Members Recount Their Favorite Memories by Betsy Kaplan

7 Theatre Things to Do in NYC This 4th of July Weekend by Betsy Kaplan

Melanie Griffith to Star in The Graduate at Laguna Playhouse by Betsy Kaplan

Harlem Repertory Theatre to Revive Harold Arlen, Yip Harburg, and Fred Saidy’s Jamaica by Betsy Kaplan

#Ham4All: Stephen Curry, Shonda Rhimes, and More Sing Their Favorite Hamilton Songs for Charity by Betsy Kaplan

The Skivvies Drop New Parody Mashup to Ed Sheeran's ‘The Shape of You’ With Hamilton Alum Ephraim Sykes by Betsy Kaplan

Take a Sneak Peek at Roundabout's Napoli, Brooklyn by Betsy Kaplan

Watch Tony Winner Sutton Foster Discuss Younger and Adopting a Baby by Betsy Kaplan

Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, Pasek and Paul, and More Tease Upcoming The Greatest Showman Trailer by Betsy Kaplan

Watch the First Trailer for Pitch Perfect 3, Starring Anna Kendrick by Betsy Kaplan

Take a Look at Jessica Grové and James Snyder in Music Circus' Beauty and the Beast by Betsy Kaplan

Watch Students Honor Tony-Winning Composers Ahrens and Flaherty in We Tell the Story Tribute by Betsy Kaplan

John Leguizamo Will Speak at National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene's Immigration Arts Summit by Betsy Kaplan

Alan Campbell and George Wendt to Star in Rock and Roll Man: The Alan Freed Story by Betsy Kaplan

What Do Critics Think of Third Rail Projects' Immersive Ghost Light? by Betsy Kaplan