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Thursday, February 28, 2019

David Cale’s We're Only Alive for a Short Amount of Time Added to the Public’s Season by Mark Peikert

Robert Falls will direct the musical memoir, which Cale will perform.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:17PM

Antonio Banderas to Co-Star, Co-Direct Spanish-Language A Chorus Line by Mark Peikert

The musical will be the inaugural production of Banderas' new theatre in Malaga, Spain.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:02PM

New Fosse/Verdon Trailer Recreates Scenes From Cabaret, Damn Yankees, More by Mark Peikert

The extended look at the upcoming FX limited series about Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon's personal and professional partnership shows Verdon's work behind the scenes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:25PM

Oscar-Winning André Previn, Who Scored Such Movie Musicals as My Fair Lady and Porgy and Bess, Dies at 89 by Mark Peikert

The composer also collaborated with Alan Jay Lerner on Broadway's Coco.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:11PM
Wednesday, February 27, 2019

On-Set Secrets of How John Mulaney and IFC's Documentary Now! Spoofed Sondheim and Company by Mark Peikert

The "Original Cast Album: Co-Op" episode, starring Richard Kind, Alex Brightman, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Paula Pell, and more, airs on IFC February 27.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM
Monday, February 25, 2019

See New Production Photos for BalletBoyz' Them/Us by Mark Peikert

The double bill, featuring choreography by Christopher Wheeldon, began its U.K. tour February 23.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:19PM
Monday, February 18, 2019

Lights Out Extends a Second Time at the Geffen Playhouse by Mark Peikert

The play with music stars Dulé Hill and Daniel J. Watts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:31PM

Matthew Broderick Stops by At Home With Amy Sedaris by Mark Peikert

The Tony winner appears as the author of The Glass Teenagerie on an upcoming episode Season 2 of Season 2 the truTV series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:24PM
Sunday, February 17, 2019

Bette Midler Will Perform on the Academy Awards by Mark Peikert

The Tony winner will sing from Mary Poppins Returns on the February 24 ceremony.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:55AM
Thursday, February 14, 2019

Watch Andy Mientus Sing 'Valentine's Day' From The Jonathan Larson Project by Mark Peikert

Get a sneak peek of the upcoming album with the new video, featuring Mientus and the cast of the soldout Feinstein's/54 Below concert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:38PM

Phoebe Waller-Bridge's Killing Eve Releases Season 2 Trailer by Mark Peikert

Before Waller-Bridge comes to Off-Broadway in solo show Fleabag, catch a glimpse of the upcoming season of her other hit series, starring Sandra Oh and Jodie Comer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:45AM
Wednesday, February 13, 2019

Watch Sting in Toronto Production of His The Last Ship by Mark Peikert

The musical, which earned a Tony nomination for Sting's score, will run through March 24.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:56AM
Tuesday, February 12, 2019

See Jake Gyllenhaal and Tom Sturridge in Sea Wall/A Life by Mark Peikert

The two actors star in the night of monologue plays at the Public, opening February 14.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:14PM

Lin-Manuel Miranda's Freestyle Love Supreme Opens February 12 by Mark Peikert

The improvised hip-hop and theatre show is scheduled to run Off-Broadway through March 3.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:29PM
Friday, February 8, 2019

Alice in Wonderland Collides With 1940s London In Off-Broadway Alice By Heart by Mark Peikert

Writer-director Jessie Nelson evokes the grit of the Carroll classic through a score by Spring Awakening’s Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM
Wednesday, February 6, 2019

What to Expect From the Overhauled, One-Act Merrily We Roll Along Off-Broadway by Mark Peikert

Fiasco Theatre Company combed through archived and original drafts, cut scenes, and extra songs from the George Furth-Stephen Sondheim musical for this re-mounting.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM
Friday, February 1, 2019

Lynn Nottage Delivers the Unexpected in Off-Broadway’s By the Way, Meet Vera Stark by Mark Peikert

Director Kamilah Forbes brings out comedy in Nottage’s singular play about the Golden Age of Hollywood.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM

See a Sneak Peek of Gillian Anderson and Lily James in All About Eve by Mark Peikert

The highly anticipated Ivo van Hove adaptation of Academy Award-winning classic film begins previews February 2.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM

Anne-Marie Duff Will Star in Donmar Warehouse's Sweet Charity by Mark Peikert

Directed by Josie Rourke, the classic musical will co-star Arthur Darvill and begin previews April 6.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:09AM

Clive Owen to Star in Tennessee Williams' The Night of the Iguana in the West End by Mark Peikert

Co-starring Anna Gunn and directed by James Macdonald, the revival begins previews July 6.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:40AM
Tuesday, January 29, 2019

John Malkovich to Star in New David Mamet Play Bitter Wheat by Mark Peikert

The new drama, inspired by the allegations against Harvey Weinstein, will premiere in the West End this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:09AM
Monday, January 28, 2019

The Jonathan Larson Project Album Sets April Release Date by Mark Peikert

The Ghostlight Records album preserves performances of rarely heard Larson songs from Nick Blaemire, Andy Mientus, Krysta Rodriguez, George Salazar, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM

Read What Critics Thought of My Fair Lady, Now Starring Laura Benanti as Eliza Doolittle by Mark Peikert

Benanti, Danny Burstein, and Christian Dante White are new to the Tony-nominated revival, directed by Bartlett Sher.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:49AM
Saturday, January 26, 2019

Amour and The Umbrellas of Cherbourg Composer Michel Legrand Dead at 86 by Mark Peikert

The French composer also wrote the scores for The Thomas Crown Affair and Yentl.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:00PM
Friday, January 11, 2019

Brittney Johnson Makes History as Broadway's First Glinda of Color in Wicked by Mark Peikert

Stepping in for Katie Rose Clarke, Johnson's performance marked an important milestone for the show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:36PM
Thursday, January 10, 2019

See Brian Stokes Mitchell and Sheryl Lee Ralph in New CBS Comedy Fam by Mark Peikert

Get a sneak peek of the two Broadway faves and series stars Nina Dobrev and Tone Bell before the new sitcom premieres January 10.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:35PM
Tuesday, January 8, 2019

Full Cast and Creative Team Announced for Princess Diana Musical at La Jolla Playhouse by Mark Peikert

The world premiere musical, starring Jeanna de Waal, has completed its casting.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:44PM

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Thomas Kail, and More Purchase Drama Book Shop by Mark Peikert

The theatrical institution, long-beloved by Miranda, has been saved from permanent closure.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:07AM

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Thomas Kail, and More Hamilton Colleagues Purchase Drama Book Shop by Mark Peikert

The theatrical institution, long-beloved by Miranda, has been saved from permanent closure.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:07AM
Saturday, January 5, 2019

Broadway’s Danny Burstein Has Been Preparing to Play Alfred P. Doolittle His Whole Life by Mark Peikert

The six-time Tony nominee steps into My Fair Lady before starring in the new Moulin Rouge! later this year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM
Saturday, December 22, 2018

Hamilton Changes Theatres in Puerto Rico by Mark Peikert

Previews will now begin January 11, 2019.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:21AM

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