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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Alan Turing: A Musical Biography Will Play London's Riverside Studios by Meg Masseron

The musical highlighting the history-making computer scientist features music by Joel Goodman and Jan Osborne.

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Constantine Maroulis, Jelani Remy, Courtney Reed to Lead Vampire Rock Opera Blood/Love by Meg Masseron

The original score by Carey Sharpe, Dru Decaro, Erin Boehme, and Adam "snake" Kobylarz immerses audiences into a gothic nightclub where vampires mingle with the living.

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31 Days of Holiday Cheer Exclusive: Julie Benko Performs an Emotional Rendition of 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas' by Meg Masseron

The Harmony star stopped by Playbill Studios to perform the holiday standard, which is on her newly released holiday EP, Christmas With You.

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Michael Shannon and Paul Sparks-Led Waiting for Godot Extends Off-Broadway For the 2nd Time by Meg Masseron

The long-awaited Theatre for a New Audience production was originally slated for March 2020.

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Matt Bogart, Shereen Ahmed to Lead Industry Presentation of The Last Days of Cleopatra by Meg Masseron

Charlie Barnett's new musical comedy explores a scandalous affair between Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton after the filming of Cleopatra.

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31 Days of Holiday Cheer Exclusive: Alysha Umphress and Joel Waggoner Sing a 'Love Is Christmas/River' Mash-Up by Meg Masseron

The Broadway stars combined Sara Bareilles' Christmas song with Joni Mitchell's beloved ballad to celebrate the holiday season.

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Six: The Musical's Next Queens Take the Throne on Broadway December 5 by Meg Masseron

The new lineup of queens are the third generation of the hit show's principal cast.

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Monday, December 4, 2023

Ryan Drake's You Don't Have to Do Anything Will Premiere at NYC's HERE by Meg Masseron

Pulitzer Prize finalist Will Arbery presents the exploration of a queer teen's coming-of-age through the dawn of online communication.

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Get a 1st Look at the Next Six Queens in Line for the Broadway Throne by Meg Masseron

The new lineup of principal queens will take over this week.

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Friday, December 1, 2023

Shoshana Bean to Perform Tallahassee Concert Benefiting Young Actors Theatre by Meg Masseron

Ticket proceeds from the evening will support the production of a movie musical featuring Tallahassee students.

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Meghan Picerno Sings Bernstein in Concert with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra December 1 by Meg Masseron

The Phantom of the Opera and Candide star's performance will broadcast live.

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

New Musical Letters to the President to Receive Industry Presentation by Meg Masseron

The multi-composer musical is based on real letters written to U.S. presidents throughout history.

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Taylor Trensch to Join Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors Off-Broadway by Meg Masseron

The Monty Python-style send-up of the Bram Stoker classic is currently haunting Off-Broadway's New World Stages.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:36AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Reviews: What Do Critics Think of Amid Falling Walls at National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene? by Meg Masseron

The new work, about Jewish perseverance during the Holocaust, is part of NYTF's 109th season.

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Alexandra Tatarsky's Sad Boys in Harpy Land and Milo Cramer's School Pictures Extend at Playwrights Horizons by Meg Masseron

Both productions belong to the Off-Broadway company's series of innovative solo works performed by their creators.

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Jes Tom's Solo Comedy Less Lonely Returns Off-Broadway November 28 by Meg Masseron

The solo exploration of sex in the face of death and gender transition is directed by Em Weinstein.

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Giving Tuesday Guide 2023: Theatre-Related Charities to Support This Year by Meg Masseron

If you're in the holiday spirit, donating to theatre artists is the gift that keeps on giving.

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Monday, November 27, 2023

Photos: Go Inside A Christmas Carol at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts by Meg Masseron

The holiday classic returns to the Denver theatre company.

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Wooster Group to Present Get Your Ass in the Water and Swim Like Me Off-Broadway by Meg Masseron

Eric Berryman will star with direction by Kate Valk.

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Cast Set for Return of Afterglow to London's Southwark Playhouse by Meg Masseron

The play spotlights a gay married couple in an open relationship.

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Off-Broadway's Red Ink Returns to Rattlestick Theater November 27 by Meg Masseron

Pose star Cecilia Gentilli explores finding faith as a trans woman in the show, part stand-up and part camp solo show.

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The Homecoming Begins Performances in London November 27 by Meg Masseron

The play, directed by Matthew Dunster, follows a man returning home from America with a wife his family has never met.

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Saturday, November 25, 2023

James McLure's Lone Star Begins Off-Broadway Revival November 25 by Meg Masseron

Joe Rosario directs the Ruth Stage production.

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Friday, November 24, 2023

Scissorhands: A Musical Tribute Returns to Los Angeles For Limited Engagement November 24 by Meg Masseron

The pop music parody of Tim Burton's film Edward Scissorhands will features all-new immersive staging.

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Thursday, November 23, 2023

U.K. Production of Arabian Nights Begins Performances at Bristol Old Vic November 23 by Meg Masseron

The modern reimagining is directed by Blanche McIntyre.

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Go Inside the Opening Night of Company XIV's Nutcracker Rouge by Meg Masseron

The "naughty" take on the holiday ballet features burlesque dancers, circus artists, and more.

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Billy Porter Taught Leslie Odom, Jr. in College by Meg Masseron

The Purlie Victorious star appeared on the Kelly Clarkson show to catch up about all things Broadway, plus his new album, When a Crooner Dies.

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Michael Shannon and Paul Sparks-Led Waiting for Godot Extends Off-Broadway by Meg Masseron

The long-awaited Theatre for a New Audience production was originally slated for March 2020.

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Tom Stoppard's Arcadia Extends Again Off-Broadway at the West End Theatre by Meg Masseron

Bedlam's production of Stoppard's play initially extended its run last month before performances began.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM[SHARE]

Donmar Warehouse Will Stage Primary Trust, The Cherry Orchard, More in 2024 Season by Meg Masseron

The season marks artistic director Michael Longhurt's final season with the company.

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Monday, November 20, 2023

Aubrey Plaza and Christopher Abbott-Led Danny and the Deep Blue Sea Extends Off-Broadway by Meg Masseron

The revival of John Patrick Shanley's play is running at the Lucille Lortel Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM[SHARE]

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