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Monday, November 16, 2015

Doubt Playwright Developing Miniseries for HBO by Joe Gambino

According to the L.A. Times, Tony Award-winning Doubt playwright John Patrick Shanley is developing a miniseries for HBO based on Beth Macy's nonfiction book "Factory M…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:05PM

Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games Performs on “Stephen Colbert” by Joe Gambino

Michael Flatley and the cast of Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games appeared on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" Nov. 13 to show off their dancing abilities.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:46AM

Updated Oliver! Fuses 19th-Century Victorian London with 2015 London by Joe Gambino

Arena Stage's current production of Lionel Bart's Oliver!, the musical based on Charles Dickens' "Oliver Twist," takes a darker turn than most productions of t…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:58AM

Producer Robert Sher Joins Forces with Caroline Records to Release Cast Albums by Joe Gambino

Tony and Grammy Award-nominated producer Robert Sher has joined forces with Caroline Records (part of Capitol Music Group) to form a new network for the distribution of Broadway, Off-…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:38AM
Sunday, November 15, 2015

Playbill Poll: Which Broadway Show Would You Love to See with an All-Female Cast? by Joe Gambino

St. Ann's Warehouse is currently presenting the Donmar Warehouse's revelatory production of Shakespeare's Henry IV, which features an all-female cast directed by Phyllida Llo…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, November 13, 2015

Bernard Telsey, Michelle and Robert King and Danny Boyle Will Be Honored at 31st Annual Artios Award by Joe Gambino

The Casting Society of America (CSA) announced that Bernard Telsey, Michelle and Robert King and Danny Boyle will be honored at the 31st annual Artios Awards, which celebrate excellence in c…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:43PM

The Latina Christmas Special Will Play Los Angeles by Joe Gambino

The Latina Christmas Special 2015: Moms, Cucarachas & Farrah Fawcett, a three-woman show written and performed by Sandra Valls, Maria Russell and Diana Yanez, will begin previews…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM

Cirque du Soleil Will Bring New Show Based on “Avatar” to New York by Joe Gambino

Cirque du Soleil will bring Toruk — The First Flight, a new show based on James Cameron's "Avatar" film, to New York and New Jersey in September 2016.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

“Shakespeare 400” Will Feature 100 Productions by Joe Gambino

"Shakespeare 400," a year-long interdisciplinary arts festival commemorating the 400th anniversary of the Bard's death, will be presented by Chicago Shakespeare Theater in …

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:13AM

Balanchine’s The Nutcracker, with Megan Fairchild, Will Bring Holiday Magic to the Big Screen by Joe Gambino

George Balanchine's The Nutcracker, as danced by the New York City Ballet, will play in select movie theatres across the country Dec. 5 at 12:55 PM and Dec. 10 at 7 PM as a presentation …

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:13AM

Daniel Radcliffe Discusses Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and Broadway Return (Video) by Joe Gambino

Daniel Radcliffe appeared on "Watch What Happens Live" Nov. 12 to discuss his new movie "Victor Frankenstein."

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:56AM
Thursday, November 12, 2015

University Cancels Production of Jesus in India After Playwright Voices Concern Over Casting of Whit by Joe Gambino

Clarion University canceled its production of Jesus in India after playwright Lloyd Suh voiced concerns over white actors being cast in roles written for actors of South Asian descent. The s…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

Zoe Kazan Will Star in Lena Dunham’s New HBO Pilot by Joe Gambino

Deadline reports that Zoe Kazan has replaced Lisa Joyce as the titular character in "Max," a new HBO comedy pilot written by Murray Miller and directed by Lena Dunham.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:32PM

Watch Andrea Martin in New Trailer for “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2” (Video) by Joe Gambino

Tony Award winner Andrea Martin (Noises Off, Pippin) will reprise her role as Aunt Voula in "My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2."

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:14PM

The Call Board: The Broadway League, Actors’ Equity Association, Paper Mill Playhouse and More Are H by Joe Gambino

Playbill.com's Job Listings offer an extensive selection of available jobs within the theatre industry. From auditions to administrative roles, Playbill.com is the online source for care…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:51PM

Peter Gallagher Will Star in “Center Stage: Dance Camp” by Joe Gambino

Peter Gallagher (On the Twentieth Century, Noises Off) will reprise his role in Lifetime's latest installment of the "Center Stage" movie series. The new film is titled "C…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:34PM

Casting Announced for Another Word for Beauty, About Prison Beauty Contest, at Goodman Theatre by Joe Gambino

Casting has been announced for Jose Rivera's Another Word for Beauty, a show about a prison beauty contest inspired by true events, at Goodman Theatre in Chicago, IL. The production runs…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:33AM

Tony-Winning Lighting Designer Will Direct Between Riverside and Crazy in 2016 by Joe Gambino

The inaugural season of Studio Theatre's new affiliated artist program, Studio Cabinet, will include Stephen Adly Guirgis' Between Riverside and Crazy, directed by five-time Tony…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:57AM
Wednesday, November 11, 2015

The Call Board: Join Disaster!, Aladdin and More! by Joe Gambino

Playbill.com's Job Listings offer an extensive selection of available jobs within the theatre industry. From auditions to administrative roles, Playbill.com is the online source for care…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:17PM
Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Lifetime Producing Docuseries Set in High School A Cappella World by Joe Gambino

Deadline reports that Lifetime will produce "Pitch Slapped," an eight-episode docuseries set in the world of high school a cappella competitions. The series will premiere Jan. …

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:52PM

Curious Incident Star Tapped for Samuel D. Hunter Premiere by Joe Gambino

Taylor Trensch (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Matilda), Heidi Armbruster (Time Stands Still, "House of Cards") and Sam Lilja will star in Samuel D. Hunter&…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:46PM

Taylor Trensch and Heidi Armbruster Will Star in New Play at Dallas Theater Center by Joe Gambino

Taylor Trensch (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Matilda), Heidi Armbruster (Time Stands Still, "House of Cards") and Sam Lilja will star in Samuel D. Hunter&…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:46PM

American Repertory Theater Names New Executive Director by Joe Gambino

Diane Quinn has been named executive director of American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.).

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:30PM

Fox Developing Musical-Driven Workplace Comedy by Joe Gambino

Fox is developing "Left of Center," a musical-driven workplace comedy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:05PM

Spring Awakening Wins Six L.A. Ovation Awards by Robert Viagas and Joe Gambino

The production of Spring Awakening that moved to Broadway this fall, was among top winners of the 2015 L.A. Stage Alliance Ovation Awards, celebrating the best in Los Angeles theatre, announ…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:53AM

Spring Awakening Honored at L.A. Ovation Awards by Robert Viagas and Joe Gambino

The production of Spring Awakening that moved to Broadway this fall, was among top winners of the 2015 L.A. Stage Alliance Ovation Awards, celebrating the best in Los Angeles theatre, announ…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:53AM
Monday, November 9, 2015

Steve Kazee Joins the Cast of ABC’s “Nashville” by Joe Gambino

Tony and Grammy Award-winner Steve Kazee (Once, Spamalot) has been cast in a recurring role on ABC's "Nashville."

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36AM

Watch Once Composer Perform New Song on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (Video) by Joe Gambino

Glen Hansard, who co-wrote the music and lyrics for the movie and Broadway musical Once, performed "Lowly Deserter," a new song from his latest album "Didn't He Rambl…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:28AM

Illinois Wesleyan University Hosts First Post-NY Production of Giant by Joe Gambino

Illinois Wesleyan University will present Michael John LaChiusa's musical Giant Nov. 17-21 at 8 PM and Nov. 22 at 2 PM in the Jerome Mirza Theatre in Bloomington, IL –– its firs…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:05AM

Michael John LaChiusa Musical Epic Giant Gets First Post-NY Staging by Joe Gambino

Illinois Wesleyan University will present Michael John LaChiusa's musical Giant Nov. 17-21 at 8 PM and Nov. 22 at 2 PM in the Jerome Mirza Theatre in Bloomington, IL – its …

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:05AM

Chlo Grace Moretz Will Flip Her Fins in “The Little Mermaid” by Joe Gambino

Chloë Grace Moretz ("30 Rock," "Kick-Ass") will star as the titular character in Universal's live-action "Little Mermaid" film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:57AM