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Wednesday, August 9, 2023

20 Seconds: A Play With Music Sets New York Premiere by Meg Masseron

Thomas Sweitzer's solo play won Best Solo Performance at the 2022 Capital Fringe Festival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:19PM

Cast Announced for Off-Broadway Premiere of Bettinger’s Luggage by Meg Masseron

Albert M. Tapper's play is based on a true story about a Jewish family living on the Lower East Side in the 1970s.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:43PM

Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Casting Announced for Off-Broadway Premiere of Relapse Musical by Meg Masseron

Joey McKneely will direct and choreograph the new musical about mental health recovery.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:55PM

Phylicia Rashad, Bryce Pinkham, Jeff Hiller, More Set for Theatre Aspen's Annual Solo Flights Festival by Meg Masseron

The festival will include six new works, several penned by its performers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:07PM

Monday, August 7, 2023

Cast Announced for Off-Broadway World Premiere of Emma Horwitz's Mary Gets Hers by Meg Masseron

Josiah Davis directs the play, set to begin performances in September.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:43PM

Cheyenne Jackson to Make 54 Below Debut by Meg Masseron

The Emmy- and Grammy-nominated Into the Woods star will perform four nights at the Manhattan cabaret venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:37PM

Derek Klena and Ali Stroker Join Lineup for New York Pops' 21st Century Broadway Carnegie Hall Concert by Meg Masseron

The two artists replace the previously announced Jeremy Jordan and Elizabeth Stanley.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:04PM

Cirque du Soleil to Return to Madison Square Garden With Holiday Show by Meg Masseron

'Twas the Night Before… will also be presented in Chicago this winter.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:55AM

Susan Stroman, Andy Blankenbuehler, Alex Lacamoire, More Set for Time Step Symposium by Meg Masseron

Open Jar Institute's discussion, which will be presented in person and virtually, will explore the creation of Broadway dance music.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM

Wesley Taylor, Akron Lanier Watson, Etai Benson, More Cast in New Musical The 12 at Goodspeed by Meg Masseron

John Doyle directs the musical about the 12 disciples grappling with the loss of their leader.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:33AM

Funny Girl on Broadway Recoups Its Investment by Meg Masseron

The news comes just one month before the show's closure on September 3.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:33AM

Sunday, August 6, 2023

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre Saw Funny Girl This Weekend by Meg Masseron

Being at the front lines of political press is always busy, but Jean-Pierre took a few hours to enjoy a classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:55PM

Broadway and Beyond: Access for Stage Managers of Color to Host Networking Event by Meg Masseron

The event will offer both in-person and virtual attendance options.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:07AM

Saturday, August 5, 2023

Broadway Veteran Walter Charles Dies at 78 by Meg Masseron

Charles made his Broadway debut in the original production of Grease.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:37AM

Friday, August 4, 2023

The Lion King and In The Heights Star Clifton Oliver Dies at 47 by Meg Masseron

Oliver notably played Benny in the Lin-Manuel Miranda musical opposite Jordin Sparks.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:04AM

Edinburgh Festival Fringe to Partner With Nouveau Riche Productions to Address Inequality by Meg Masseron

The partnership will address the barriers for BIPOC artists participating in the Fringe Festival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:04AM

Wednesday, August 2, 2023

With Nearly 3,500 Shows, the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe Is the Second-Largest Ever by Meg Masseron

Local businesses are also reporting a rise to pre-pandemic economic activity.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13AM

Monday, July 31, 2023

Greta Thunberg Will Speak at Edinburgh Playhouse During August Festivals by Meg Masseron

The groundbreaking climate activist will discuss her new book, and the event will be livestreamed

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:43AM

Saturday, July 29, 2023

'You Have To Be 100% Unabashedly Yourself': Alex Newell On Their Journey to Being the First Tony-Winning Non-Binary Actor by Meg Masseron

The Shucked star appeared on The View to discuss their history-making year on Broadway, and perform their show-stopping number "Independently Owned."

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:04PM

Thursday, July 27, 2023

Comedian Megan Stalter Will Present Show at Edinburgh Festival Fringe by Meg Masseron

The American comedian will be bringing her mischief and musical talent to Fringe audiences next month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:43PM

La Jolla Playhouse Announces Lineup For 2023 Latinx New Play Festival by Meg Masseron

The San Diego theatre will present four new works by Latine playwrights from across the country.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:55AM

Tuesday, July 25, 2023

Living Statues, Acrobats, and More Than 500 Buskers: The Edinburgh Fringe's Free Street Events by Meg Masseron

While hopping from show to show, audiences at the Fringe will have plenty of entertainment on the streets of Edinburgh.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM

Monday, July 24, 2023

A Strange Loop Star Larry Owens Will Perform Solo Show at Edinburgh Festival Fringe by Meg Masseron

The Abbott Elementary actor will perform a musical stand-up comedy show in Scotland.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM

Succession's Brian Cox Will Perform at Edinburgh Festival Fringe by Meg Masseron

The stage and screen actor will star in a new play about Scottish independence.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM

Friday, July 21, 2023

Darkfield's Arcade at Edinburgh Festival Fringe Cancelled; Coma Will Run in Its Place by Meg Masseron

The immersive theatre company is also presented two other shows at Fringe this year: Seance and Eulogy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:55AM

Fire Island Dance Festival, Hosted By Alan Cumming, Breaks Fundraising Record for Broadway Cares by Meg Masseron

The festival was produced by and benefits the theatrical non-profit's program Dancers Responding to AIDS.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:19AM

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

New Study Shows That Edinburgh Festival Fringe Helps Power Scotland's Economic Recovery by Meg Masseron

Edinburgh Festival attendance is on par with the FIFA World Cup.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:43AM

Monday, July 17, 2023

Satirical Musical Comedy Tuneabomber, About Unabomber, to Play Edinburgh Fringe by Meg Masseron

The cabaret-style show explores what a musical created by the Unabomber would look like.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:43AM

The Broadway Cast of The Cottage Guarantee That Their Show is Really, Really Funny by Meg Masseron

The cast all gushed about the English countryside comedy, which they say was hilarious from the first read.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:43AM

Sunday, July 16, 2023

Go Inside Malvolio at The Classical Theatre of Harlem by Meg Masseron

The original sequel inspired by Shakespeare's Twelfth Night stars Allen Gilmore.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:49AM

Mimi Quillin's Call Fosse at the Minskoff Will Premiere at Powerhouse Theatre by Meg Masseron

The solo play recounts Quillin's experience working with Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon on their final collaboration.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:49AM

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