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Thursday, December 12, 2019

Read Reviews for Judgment Day at Park Avenue Armory, Starring Luke Kirby by Dan Meyer

The Christopher Shinn adaptation of Ödön von Horváth’s play opened December 11.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:37AM

What Do Critics Think of The Ocean at the End of the Lane at London’s National Theatre? by Dan Meyer

Joel Horwood's stage adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s novel opened December 11.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:43AM

FX Presents A Christmas Carol Like You’ve Never Seen It Before by Dan Meyer

A new FX movie adaptation of A Christmas Carol stars Guy Pearce as Scrooge and excavates the smallest details of Charles Dickens’ novel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:00AM

Inside FX's Radical New A Christmas Carol, Premiering December 19 by Dan Meyer

A fresh adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic stars Guy Pearce as Scrooge and digs deeper into the smallest details of the novel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:00AM
Wednesday, December 11, 2019

Tony Nominees Alison Fraser and Lou Liberatore Join Complete Cast of Paradise Lost by Dan Meyer

The Tom Dulack adaptation of Milton’s 17th-century epic poem begins January 15, 2020, at Theatre Row.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:42PM

Notre Dame de Paris Set for New York City Premiere in 2020 by Dan Meyer

The musical-opera hybrid will play the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:59AM

Mean Girls’ Casts Catherine Brunell to Replace Company-Bound Jennifer Simard by Dan Meyer

The Broadway alum will pull triple-duty as Mrs. Heron/Ms. Norbury/Mrs. George.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Jonathan Groff, Christian Borle, and Tammy Blanchard to Record Little Shop of Horrors Cast Album by Dan Meyer

A recording of the Alan Menken-Howard Ashman musical revival Off-Broadway will be released by Ghostlight Records.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:21AM

Why Ed Harris Loves His Wig in To Kill a Mockingbird by Dan Meyer

The Broadway alum currently plays Atticus Finch at the Shubert Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:50AM

Halfway Bitches Go Straight to Heaven Extends After Opening Off-Broadway by Dan Meyer

The new play by Pulitzer Prize winner Stephen Adly Guirgis is currently running at the Atlantic Theatre Company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:08AM
Tuesday, December 10, 2019

2019 Red Bucket Follies Raises $5.6 Million by Dan Meyer

The And Peggy leg of the Hamilton tour was named top donor at the annual celebration, benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:52PM

The Wild Parrots of Campbell Opens at Cherry Lane Theatre December 10 by Dan Meyer

Alex Riad's play is scheduled through December 21 at the Off-Broadway venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:35PM

LaChanze, Bonnie Milligan, More, Set for Well-Behaved Women Concert at Joe’s Pub by Dan Meyer

The Broadway stars will perform songs written by Carmel Dean through the lens of positive female leaders in social and political change.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:11PM

Plaza Suite Stars Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker, Brian Stokes Mitchell, More, Will Be Honored at The Actors Fund Gala by Dan Meyer

Oscar-winning producer Steve Tisch and AFL-CIO President Richard L. Trumka will also be celebrated for their contributions to the performing arts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00PM

Jennifer Damiano, Ana Nogueira, More Join Cast of Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice Musical Off-Broadway by Dan Meyer

Duncan Sheik, who wrote the score, will also star in the world premiere of the screen-to-stage adaptation by The New Group.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:04PM

Belle of Amherst and Barrymore Playwright William Luce Dies at 88 by Dan Meyer

The scribe worked with Julie Harris, Christopher Plummer, and other theatre luminaries.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM

What Do Critics Think of the World Premiere of Halfway Bitches Go Straight to Heaven? by Dan Meyer

The new play from Pulitzer Prize winner Stephen Adly Guirgis opened Off-Broadway December 9.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:35AM

Revamped Broadway Revival of West Side Story Begins Previews December 10 by Dan Meyer

The Ivo van Hove-directed production stars Shereen Pimentel as Maria and Isaac Powell as Tony.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Monday, December 9, 2019

Should Tony Goldwyn Grow a Beard for His Role in The Inheritance? by Dan Meyer

The Broadway alum previewed his upcoming stint in the Matthew Lopez two-parter.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:26PM

André De Shields, Josh Groban, More Set For New York Theatre Workshop’s 2020 Gala by Dan Meyer

Hadestown’s Rachel Chavkin and Jordan Roth are this year's honorees for their work with the company, industry, and beyond.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:41PM

Watch Diana’s Jeanna de Waal Sing ‘If’ From the Upcoming Musical by Dan Meyer

The number celebrates Princess Diana’s freedom from the royal family.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:34AM

Angels in America Tony Winner Ron Leibman Dies at 82 by Dan Meyer

The stage and screen veteran was also known for his roles in Friends and Norma Rae.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM

Live-Action Aladdin Spinoff Series, Starring Tony Nominee Billy Magnussen, in the Works by Dan Meyer

A series centered on his character Prince Anders is being developed by Disney+.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:14AM

Live-Action Aladdin Spinoff, Starring Tony Nominee Billy Magnussen, in the Works by Dan Meyer

A feature centered on his character Prince Anders is being developed by Disney+.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:14AM

Tony Goldwyn Will Temporarily Take Over for John Benjamin Hickey in The Inheritance by Dan Meyer

The Broadway alum and Scandal TV star will portray Harry Wilcox while Hickey works on The Plaza Suite.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:44AM

Casting Set for U.K. Debut of Be More Chill by Dan Meyer

The Joe Iconis musical will make its London debut at The Other Palace in February.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:38AM
Sunday, December 8, 2019

The Best Theatre Books of 2019 by Dan Meyer

Find the perfect gift (for you or the theatrelover in your life) on this extensive list of memoirs, historical retrospectives, industry guides, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM

45 Books From 2019 for Theatrelovers by Dan Meyer

Find the perfect gift (for you or the theatre fan in your life) on this extensive list of memoirs, historical retrospectives, industry guides, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM
Friday, December 6, 2019

Watch Tyler Hanes and Hayley Podschun in Rehearsal for Holiday Inn by Dan Meyer

Fellow Broadway alums Nicholas Rodriguez and Samantha Sturm join the pair in the City Springs Theatre production of the seasonal favorite.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:41PM