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Saturday, April 22, 2017

Spend a Two-Show Day with George Salazar at The Lightning Thief by Marc J. Franklin

See what it's like to do a double-duty day at the Lucille Lortel Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:20AM
Thursday, April 20, 2017

Take a Look as Second Stage Theatre Dons Hard Hats to Announce Inaugural Broadway Season by Marc J. Franklin

The newly renovated Helen Hayes Theatre will house plays by Kenneth Lonergan and Young Jean Lee in 2018.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:24PM
Wednesday, April 19, 2017

Patina Miller and Bebe Neuwirth Announce the 2017 Drama League Award Nominations by Marc J. Franklin

The Tony Award-winning stars announced the nominees for the 83rd annual Drama League Awards at Sardi’s April 19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00PM
Wednesday, April 12, 2017

Carousel, Starring Alfie Boe, Opens at the London Coliseum by Marc J. Franklin

The show, produced by the English National Opera and the GradeLinnit Company, stars Alfie Boe and Katherine Jenkins.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:09PM
Tuesday, April 11, 2017

First Look at Seattle Opera’s Production of The Magic Flute by Marc J. Franklin

The popular opera, conducted by Julia Jones, returns May 6.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:33PM
Saturday, April 8, 2017

Come From Away Celebrates Cast Recording Release at Barnes and Noble April 7 by Marc J. Franklin

The album was released digitally March 10 and the CD was released online and in stores March 24.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:18PM
Friday, April 7, 2017

First Look at The Legend of Georgia McBride at the Geffen Playhouse by Marc J. Franklin

Matthew Lopez’s comedy, directed by Mike Donahue and choreographed by Paul McGill, began previews April 4.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:16AM
Thursday, April 6, 2017

World-Premiere of Gently Down the Stream, Starring Harvey Fierstein, Opens April 5 by Marc J. Franklin

The production, directed by Sean Mathias, plays at the Public Theater Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:02PM
Wednesday, April 5, 2017

Peek Inside Rehearsals of Archduke at the Center Theatre Group by Marc J. Franklin

The world premiere of Rajiv Joseph’s new play begins previews April 25 at the Mark Taper Forum.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:45AM
Tuesday, April 4, 2017

Jason Robert Brown, Betsy Wolfe, and More Attend Theatre Forward’s Chairman’s Awards Gala April 3. by Marc J. Franklin

The evening honored three-time Tony winner Glenn Close, philanthropist Roe Green, and the Center Group.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:43AM

First Look at Present Laughter on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The revival of Noël Coward’s comedy opens at the St. James Theatre April 5.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:19AM

See Bobby Cannavale Star in The Hairy Ape by Marc J. Franklin

Oliver Award winner Richard Jones revives Eugene O’Neill’s 1922 drama in the Drill Hall at Park Avenue Armory.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:09AM

Hand Jive with Serenbe Playhouse’s Production of Grease by Marc J. Franklin

The award-winning Serenbe Playhouse presents a new staging of the musical that evokes a drive-in movie.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:59AM
Monday, April 3, 2017

The Play That Goes Wrong Opening Night on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The original West End cast reprises their performances in New York.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:24PM

Darren Criss, Andrew Keenan-Bolger, and More Celebrate the Premiere of Speech and Debate April 2 by Marc J. Franklin

The film version of Tony winner Stephen Karam's 2007 breakthrough premiered at the American Airlines Theatre April 2.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:19AM
Saturday, April 1, 2017

See Sara Bareilles Take Her First Bow in Waitress by Marc J. Franklin

The singer-songwriter made her Broadway acting debut March 31 alongside new cast members Chris Diamantopoulos and Will Swenson.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12PM
Friday, March 31, 2017

Catch a Glimpse of the New York Premiere of Daniel’s Husband by Marc J. Franklin

Primary Stages presents Michael McKeever’s new play about a gay couple tying the knot.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:03PM

Zach Braff, Morgan Freeman, and More Celebrate the Premiere of Going in Style by Marc J. Franklin

The film, a remake of the 1979 movie starring Lee Strassberg and directed by Zach Braff, is scheduled for an April 7 release.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:39PM

First Look at Sophie Okonedo and Damian Lewis in Edward Albee’s The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia? by Marc J. Franklin

The London production’s limited run officially opens April 5 at the Theatre Royal Haymarket.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:24PM

First look at the West End Revival of Love In Idleness by Marc J. Franklin

Terence Rattigan’s play, directed by Trevor Nunn, is currently running at the Menier Chocolate Factory.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:52PM

Paul Rudd, Ethan Hawke, and More Celebrate the Opening of The Hairy Ape Starring Bobby Cannavale by Marc J. Franklin

Olivier Award winner Richard Jones revives Eugene O’Neill’s 1922 drama in the Drill Hall at Park Avenue Armory.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM
Thursday, March 30, 2017

Motown the Musical Celebrates One Year in London by Marc J. Franklin

The West End production of the Tony-nominated show is playing at the Shaftesbury Theatre through February 2018.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:35PM
Tuesday, March 28, 2017

Mary Testa, Micah Stock, Santino Fontana, and More Celebrate the Opening of William Inge in Repertory by Marc J. Franklin

The Transport Group’s repertory productions of Picnic and Come Back, Little Sheba opened Off-Broadway March 26.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:14AM
Thursday, March 23, 2017

Sara Bareilles and the New Cast of Waitress Meet the Press by Marc J. Franklin

The singer-songwriter begins performances March 31 alongside newcomers Chris Diamantopoulous and Will Swenson.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:58AM
Wednesday, March 15, 2017

Step Inside the Rehearsal Room for The Kid Stays in the Picture by Marc J. Franklin

The Royal Court Theatre production explores the life of Hollywood producer Robert Evans, whose films included The Godfather.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:34PM

Marisa Tomei, Dylan and Becky Ann Baker, and More Celebrate the Williamstown Theatre Festival by Marc J. Franklin

Trustee James Giddens was honored at the annual gala March 13.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:16AM
Tuesday, March 14, 2017

Go Inside the Rehearsal Room of Gently Down The Stream at the Public Theater by Marc J. Franklin

The world-premiere production, directed by Sean Mathias, begins performances March 15.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM
Monday, March 13, 2017

The Cast and Creatives of Broadway's Indecent Meet the Press by Marc J. Franklin

The new play by Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Paula Vogel, directed by Rebecca Taichman, begins performances April 4.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:15PM

Sardi’s Surprises James Barbour with Portrait March 10 by Marc J. Franklin

The Phantom of the Opera star was joined by his family, friends, and co-stars to celebrate.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:20AM
Friday, March 10, 2017

Spamilton, the Off-Broadway parody of Hamilton, opens in Chicago March 9 by Marc J. Franklin

The parody of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony- and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical is penned by Forbidden Broadway creator Gerard Alessandrini.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:41PM

See Photos of West End Revival of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? by Marc J. Franklin

The new production of Edward Albee’s Tony Award-winning play is directed by James Macdonald.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM