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Friday, May 14, 2021

Hamilton Producer Jeffrey Seller Confirms COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement for All Cast and Crew by Dan Meyer

The Lin-Manuel Miranda musical returns to Broadway September 14.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

Kristina Wong, Sweatshop Overlord Explores Pandemic-Inspired Mask-Making Empire May 14 by Dan Meyer

The virtual performance art piece is presented by New York Theatre Workshop.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Ewan McGregor and Krysta Rodriguez Star in Halston, Streaming on Netflix May 14 by Dan Meyer

The series follows the American fashion designer's rise to fame—and fall from grace—with Rodriguez as Liza Minnelli.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, May 13, 2021

Cinderella Movie Musical Will Have Original Songs by Camila Cabello and Idina Menzel by Dan Meyer

Amazon Prime Video also revealed a first look at the film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:32PM

Rachel Brosnahan, Whoopi Goldberg, Blair Underwood, More Join Lineup for Roundabout’s 2021 Gala by Dan Meyer

The Broadway stars will make virtual appearances during the in-person and streaming event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:59PM

Watch Krysta Rodriguez as Liza Minnelli Performing ‘Liza With a Z’ in Halston by Dan Meyer

Plus, why Ewan McGregor visited the legendary star prior to filming.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM

Immersive A Dozen Dreams Opens at Brookfield Place in NYC May 13 by Dan Meyer

The theatrical installation features pandemic-inspired new works by Erika Dickerson-Despenza, Emily Mann, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:38AM

Moulin Rouge! The Musical Will Return to Broadway in September by Dan Meyer

Danny Burstein, Aaron Tveit, Sahr Ngaujah, Tam Mutu, Ricky Rojas, and Robyn Hurder are all set to return.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:59AM
Wednesday, May 12, 2021

Asolo Rep's 2021–2022 Season Will Include World Premiere of Knoxville, New Production of Hair, More by Dan Meyer

The Florida company will also present stagings of Hood, Our Town, and The Great Leap.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:17PM

WATCH: Aaron Tveit on Schmigadoon!, Broadway Shutdown, and Missing American Idol Auditions by Dan Meyer

Plus, the 2020 Moulin Rouge! Tony nominee croons “Faithfully” for Kelly Clarkson.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:19AM
Tuesday, May 11, 2021

Andrea McArdle's Agent Dropped Her After She Joined Starlight Express by Dan Meyer

Plus, this week Seth joins Mandy Gonzalez and Kerry Butler at MetLife Stadium for a live performance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:02PM

Site-Specific Juneteenth Celebration Added to Lincoln Center’s Restart Stages Lineup by Dan Meyer

I Dream a Dream That Dreams Back at Me is conceived and curated by Carl Hancock Rux.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:07PM

Curated Works by Noma Dumezweni, Into the Woods, More Set for The Old Vic’s 2021–2022 Season by Dan Meyer

The season also includes plays by Harold Pinter and Caryl Churchill.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

Michael Jackson Musical MJ Confirms Push Back to 2022 Broadway Opening by Dan Meyer

The bio-musical is now slated to begin previews in December.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM

Jagged Little Pill Musical Sets October Broadway Return by Dan Meyer

The Alanis Morissette jukebox musical will reopen at the Broadhurst Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:00AM

Tina: The Tina Turner Musical Sets Sights on October Reopening by Dan Meyer

The show will return to the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:59AM

Shoba Narayan, Jessie Mueller, Denée Benton, More Are Part of Broadway for Every Breath May 11 by Dan Meyer

Broadway stars are united to support India during the COVID-19 crisis.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Monday, May 10, 2021

Romeo & Bernadette Says It's Eyeing a Broadway Bow in 2022 by Dan Meyer

The time-traveling musical premiered Off-Broadway at A.R.T./NY Theatres in 2020.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:52PM

Jennifer Holliday, Mykal Kilgore, Anthony Roth Costanzo, More Set for Final Myths and Hymns by Dan Meyer

The project showcases Adam Guettel's song cycle as a series of short films.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM

Come From Away to Reopen on Broadway in September by Dan Meyer

The Tony-nominated musical will resume performances at the Schoenfeld Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:29AM

Mrs. Doubtfire Plans Post-COVID Broadway Return in October by Dan Meyer

Rob McClure will return to the title role in the screen-to-stage musical, which played three previews prior to the pandemic shutdown.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:59AM
Sunday, May 9, 2021

Celia Keenan-Bolger and Karen Olivo Discuss Scott Rudin, Moulin Rouge!, More on Latest Sunday Pancakes by Dan Meyer

The Tony winners explore the industry’s shifting landscape.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:00AM
Friday, May 7, 2021

Aaron Tveit, Joshua Henry, More Join Barrington Stage Company’s 2021 Season by Dan Meyer

Debra Jo Rupp, Alysha Umphress, Alan H. Green, and more will also appear in BSC’s outdoor productions.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:39PM

Les Dennis Joins Cast of London Hairspray Revival by Dan Meyer

The performer replaces Paul Merton, who departs the production due to pandemic-related rescheduling.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:41PM

Blair Brown Will Lead Play-PerView Production of Ruth Bader Ginsburg: A Living Document by Dan Meyer

Additional virtual presentations are set to star Lena Hall, Campbell Scott, and Bobby Conte Thornton.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:59AM
Thursday, May 6, 2021

New Cinderella Movie, Starring Camila Cabello, Idina Menzel, Billy Porter, to Debut on Amazon by Dan Meyer

The film was previously slated for a July release from Sony Pictures.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:41PM

NYC Announces $25 Million Revitalization Program to Employ Over 1,500 Artists by Dan Meyer

The City Artist Corps will feature live performances, public art installations, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:57PM

London's Young Vic to Make Live Stream Performances a Permanent Fixture Post-Pandemic by Dan Meyer

The 2021–2022 season will include the Cush Jumbo-led Hamlet and a play by James Graham.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:26AM

Watch GirlsEva's Sara Bareilles, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Paula Pell, Busy Philipps Sing 'Wannabe' by Dan Meyer

The cast of the new comedy visited The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon for some Spice Girls karaoke.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:57AM

Watch Girls5Eva's Sara Bareilles, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Paula Pell, Busy Philipps Sing 'Wannabe' by Dan Meyer

The cast of the new comedy visited The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon for some Spice Girls karaoke.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:57AM

Watch the Trailer for Heather Christian’s Animal Wisdom by Dan Meyer

Plus, a Q&A with the writer-performer about making up a new art form for the film adaptation of her theatrical show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

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