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Monday, August 7, 2023

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

Dr. Strangelove Will Open on the West End in 2024 by Meg Masseron

The world premiere production adapts the 1964 dark comedy about a nuclear crisis.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:49AM

Sunday, July 9, 2023

Trailblazing Stage and Screen Star Jeffrey Carlson Dies at 48 by Meg Masseron

Carlson made history playing one of the first transgender characters on daytime television in the series All My Children.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:37PM

Friday, July 7, 2023

Edinburgh Fringe Favorite The Creeps Will Run Off-Broadway by Meg Masseron

Playhouse 46 at St. Luke's will stage a limited-engagement of Catherine Waller’s one-woman show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:04AM

Monday, July 3, 2023

ASCAP Foundation to Launch 1st Musical Theatre Fest With Stephen Schwartz, Pasek & Paul, and More by Meg Masseron

The two-week event will offer emerging musical theatre composers an opportunity to learn from industry leaders.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:55AM

Saturday, July 1, 2023

Go Inside the Museum of Broadway's New Chicago Exhibit by Meg Masseron

See first-look photos of the exhibit highlighting Broadway's second longest-running show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:07PM

Gavin Creel Will Preview New Musical Walk On Through in Kennedy Center Concert by Meg Masseron

The evening will feature songs showtunes, pop hits, and songs from the Tony winner’s first self-written theatrical work, set to make a world premiere Off-Broadway in November.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:49PM

Friday, June 30, 2023

Williamstown Theatre Festival Announces New Plays and Artists for Fridays@3 Reading Series by Meg Masseron

The series will feature works by Kamilah Bush, Cindy Lou Johnson, Clarence Coo, and Aurora Real de Asua.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:49AM

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