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Thursday, September 15, 2022

David Greenspan Stars in Gertrude Stein's Four Saints in Three Acts Off-Broadway Beginning September 15 by Leah Putnam

Greenspan plays 66 roles in the final installment of his trilogy of solo interpretations of 1920s works.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37AM

Sarah Bockel Reprises Role in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical at Ogunquit Playhouse Starting September 15 by Leah Putnam

The Maine theatre presents the Tony-nominated musical about the rise of the famed singer-songwriter.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37AM

Jeanine Tesori and John Weidman Offer Talk on Stephen Sondheim September 15 at New York Public Library by Leah Putnam

The event is one of two presentations about the late composer-lyricist presented by the Library and Dramatists Guild.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37AM
Wednesday, September 14, 2022

Rob Madge's My Son's a Queer, (But What Can You Do?) to Receive Original Cast Recording by Leah Putnam

The autobiographical solo show will soon play London's Garrick Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:55PM

David Phelps and Sam Tsui Join Cast of Children of Eden Concerts by Leah Putnam

The staged concert presentation will play Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:19PM

NYTW Extends Merrily We Roll Along, Starring Jonathan Groff, Lindsay Mendez, and Daniel Radcliffe by Leah Putnam

The Stephen Sondheim revival begins performances Off-Broadway in November.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:49PM

Lamar Richardson Awarded 2022 Front Row Productions Fellowship by Leah Putnam

Presented with Columbia University School of the Arts, the producing fellowship focuses on increasing diversity on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:55PM

See Who's Starring in World-Premiere Stage Adaptation of Christopher Isherwood's A Single Man by Leah Putnam

Simon Reade's play will debut in London, presented by Troupe and Park Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:19PM

Elizabeth Stanley Will Be Marilyn Monroe in Industry Reading of Who Killed Marilyn? by Leah Putnam

Dick Scanlan will direct the readings of Sharleen Cooper Cohen's new play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07PM

But I’m a Cheerleader: The Musical Will Return to London's Turbine Theatre by Leah Putnam

The queer coming-of-age musical adapts the cult favorite film for the stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:55AM

Derek Klena and Wife Elycia Welcome a New Child by Leah Putnam

The couple announced the arrival September 13.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:19AM

Watch Theatre Favorites in New Trailer for Netflix's The School for Good and Evil by Leah Putnam

The film stars Sophia Anne Caruso, Sofia Wylie, Laurence Fishburne, Kerry Washington, Rachel Bloom, Patti LuPone, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:43AM

Tom Stoppard's Leopoldstadt Begins Previews at Broadway's Longacre September 14 by Leah Putnam

The West End transfer stars Caissie Levy, Brandon Uranowitz, David Krumholtz, Seth Numrich, Gina Ferrall, Sara Topham, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13AM

Come Fall in Love—The DDLJ Musical Opens at San Diego's Old Globe September 14 by Leah Putnam

The Broadway-aimed musical, adapted from the Bollywood film classic Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, is making its world premiere.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13AM

Martyna Majok’s Sanctuary City Begins Previews September 14 at Pasadena Playhouse by Leah Putnam

Ana Nicolle Chavez and Miles Fowler play two life-long friends in the Zi Alikhan-directed work.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13AM
Tuesday, September 13, 2022

TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards Return; 2022 Recipients Announced by Leah Putnam

Eugene Lee, Dede Ayite, Michael Curry, and the late Fred Voelpel were all originally selected to be honored in 2020.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:55PM

Harlem Stage Season to Feature Readings of Works by Adrienne Kennedy, Ntozake Shangé, More by Leah Putnam

The newly announced 2022-23 season will explore the Black Arts Movement.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:07PM

A Strange Loop Creator Michael R. Jackson's White Girl in Danger Musical to Premiere Off-Broadway by Leah Putnam

The co-production between Vineyard and Second Stage will be directed by Lileana Blain-Cruz with choreography by Raja Feather Kelly.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:07PM

Off-Broadway's Marie It's Time Cancels Performances and Extends Run by Leah Putnam

A positive COVID test within the company has affected the play's run at HERE's Dorothy B. Williams Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19PM

National Alliance for Musical Theatre Announces Festival Directors and Music Directors by Leah Putnam

Broadway, Off-Broadway, and regional talent will helm presentations for the 34th Annual Festival of New Musicals.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:43AM

Go 'Back in the Dream' of Huntington's Sing Street With New Video of 'Up' by Leah Putnam

The coming-of-age musical's run was recently extended at the Boston theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM

Broadway Premiere of Martyna Majok's Pulitzer Prize-Winning Cost of Living Begins Previews September 13 by Leah Putnam

Tony nominee Kara Young, David Zayas, Gregg Mozgala, and Katy Sullivan star in the production at Manhattan Theatre Club.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM

Lillias White Is Hermes in Broadway's Hadestown Beginning September 13 by Leah Putnam

The Tony winner is the first female-identifying actor to play the role originated by André De Shields.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM
Monday, September 12, 2022

Check Out New Production Photos of Come Fall in Love—The DDLJ Musical World Premiere by Leah Putnam

The Broadway-aimed production at San Diego's Old Globe stars Aladdin's Shoba Narayan and Frozen's Austin Colby.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:25PM

Broadway Bridges Returns This Fall to Serve High School Students by Leah Putnam

19 Broadway shows will participate in The Broadway League initiative.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:19PM

Leslie Odom Jr. Sets Holiday Tour Dates by Leah Putnam

The Hamilton Tony winner will spread holiday spirit with Leslie Odom, Jr. The Christmas Tour.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:33PM

Hirschfeld's Broadway, Multimedia Work About Late Caricaturist, to Premiere at Bucks County Playhouse by Leah Putnam

David Leopold will host the evening featuring backstage stories of Al Hirschfeld’s interactions with theatre legends.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19PM

Ben Vereen Tells Kelly Clarkson He Didn't Know About the Tonys Until He Was Nominated for One by Leah Putnam

The Tony-winning Broadway veteran was first nominated for creating the role of Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:43AM

Matt Faucher, Donna Vivino, Phil Sloves, Katherine Riddle Cast in Guys and Dolls at Connecticut's ACT by Leah Putnam

Daniel C. Levine will direct the classic, Tony-winning Frank Loesser musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM

Broadway & Beyond Hosts Access for Stage Managers of Color Event September 12 by Leah Putnam

The networking opportunity will be held in-person and virtually.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM

Broadway's Carol Rosegg and Joan Marcus Speak at NY Public Library September 12 by Leah Putnam

Archives of the two photographers' works at New York Public Library for the Performing Arts were recently made available to the public.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM

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Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
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