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Monday, August 27, 2018

A Look at the Broadway-Bound Ain’t Too Proud—The Life and Times of the Temptations by Hannah Vine

The production officially opened August 24 at Center Theatre Group's Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:36PM

First Look at Reimagined Pericles at the National Theatre by Hannah Vine

The production plays the Olivier Theatre through August 28.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:02PM

See Daniel Reichard Perform at Birdland by Hannah Vine

Reichard offered his concert Summer Playlist August 23–25 at the renovated venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:07AM

Go Behind the Scenes of the Dorset Theatre Festival Production of Pride and Prejudice by Hannah Vine

Krystel Lucas takes us backstage at the Dorset Playhouse in Vermont.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM
Sunday, August 26, 2018

Look Back at the Shows Neil Simon Brought to Broadway by Hannah Vine

Mr. Simon, the prolific playwright who produced a string of comic smashes and was the most commercially successful American playwright in the latter half of the 20th century, died August 25.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:26PM

Look Back at I Am a Camera on Broadway by Hannah Vine

Christopher Isherwood, on whom the play and musical Cabaret are based, was born August 26, 1904.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:13PM

Do You Know These 15 Revivals That Returned to the Show’s First Broadway Theatre? by Hannah Vine

See which shows came back to the houses in which they premiered.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Friday, August 24, 2018

See Sara Bareilles and Nicolette Robinson Host Waitress Karaoke by Hannah Vine

Robinson will make her Broadway debut as Jenna in the Sara Bareilles musical beginning September 4.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:10AM

Meet the Cast of the Broadway-Bound Beetlejuice Musical by Hannah Vine

The stage adaptation of the Tim Burton film will premiere this fall in Washington, D.C.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:00AM
Thursday, August 23, 2018

Look Back at Marian Seldes on the Stage by Hannah Vine

The two-time Tony recipient celebrates her birthday August 23.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:27PM

Here She Is Boys! Look Back at Laura Benanti on Stage by Hannah Vine

The Tony winner will return to BRoadway as Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady this October.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:57AM
Wednesday, August 22, 2018

Remembering the Costume Designs of Theoni V. Aldredge: From Annie to Dreamgirls to La Cage by Hannah Vine

Some of her best-known work includes The Secret Garden, A Chorus Line, Barnum, and La Cage aux Folles.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM

Sneak Peek at Gina Gershon in The 1st Annual Trump Family Special by Hannah Vine

The cabaret show gave a press preview hosted by Anthony Scaramucci before beginning performances September 13 at the Triad.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:21PM

First Look at Little Shop of Horrors at Sacramento’s Music Circus by Hannah Vine

The final production of the season runs August 21–26.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:46PM

First Look at The Seagull at Serenbe Playhouse by Hannah Vine

The season closes with a modern take on Chekhov’s play running September 5–30.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM

Step Inside Broadway’s Ethel Barrymore Theatre by Hannah Vine

Inside the Theatre, the series that documents Broadway’s historic playhouses, continues with the Barrymore.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Tuesday, August 21, 2018

From Footloose to Jesus Christ Superstar Live: Look Through Some of the Stories Craig Zadan Brought to Life in Film and on Stage by Hannah Vine

The prolific producer who worked on such musical-driven projects as Smash and NBC's live musicals has died at 69.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:43PM

Take an Inside Look at the Dear Evan Hansen National Tour Meet and Greet by Hannah Vine

The road production of the Tony Award-winning musical will kick off in September in Denver before going on to play 50 U.S. cities.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:41PM

Go Inside Rehearsals for Broadway’s Bernhardt/Hamlet Starring Janet McTeer by Hannah Vine

The new Theresa Rebeck play will begin performances at the American Airlines Theatre August 31.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:13AM

See Understudies From Mean Girls, Anastasia, SpongeBob, and More Step Into the Spotlight at Green Room 42 by Hannah Vine

Broadway and Off-Broadway understudies took their turn in the spotlight August 20.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM
Monday, August 20, 2018

A Look at the National Asian American Theatre Company Production of Henry VI by Hannah Vine

The show officially opens August 21 Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:59PM

Check Out Opening Night of Neurosis at DR2 Theatre by Hannah Vine

The production, directed by Andy Sandberg, officially opened August 17 Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:16AM

Look at the Playbills of the 2018–2019 Broadway Season So Far by Hannah Vine

Look through the latest Playbill covers featuring new shows of the season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:58AM
Sunday, August 19, 2018

32 Musicals That Brought the Stories of Real People to the Stage by Hannah Vine

With musicals like The Cher Show and the Michael Jackson musical headed to Broadway, we look at other bio-musicals that have taken the stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Saturday, August 18, 2018

Look Back at Highlights of Moulin Rouge! as Its Boston Run Ends by Hannah Vine

The stage adaptation of the Baz Luhrmann film plays its final performance at the Colonial Theatre August 19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:00AM

Spend a Two-Show Day in Two Different Shows With Kevin Zak at DR2 Theatre by Hannah Vine

See what it's like to do a double-duty day in Neurosis and R.R.R.E.D Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:30AM
Friday, August 17, 2018

Go Inside the Opening Night of Pretty Woman on Broadway by Hannah Vine

The musical adaptation of the hit movie officially opened August 16.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:45AM
Thursday, August 16, 2018

A Look at the New Cast of the 20th Anniversary Rent Tour by Hannah Vine

The tour of the Jonathan Larson musical continues in Shanghai beginning August 30.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:16PM

First Look at Grumpy Old Men Musical at the Ogunquit Playhouse by Hannah Vine

Matt Lenz directs the limited engagement, which began August 8 at the Maine venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:44PM

See Ace Young, Diana DeGarmo, Spencer Liff, and More Take Part in Broadway Dreams Workshop by Hannah Vine

The 2018 summer intensive tour stopped by Philadelphia’s Kimmel Center August 4–12.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:08AM

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