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Thursday, September 6, 2018

Red Bull Theater Unveils 2018–2019 Season by Olivia Clement

The lineup includes a revival of The White Devil and Erica Schmidt’s all-new Macbeth, as told by seven young women after school.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:57AM

Jessica Dickey's The Convent to Debut Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

The Amish Project playwright's newest work sees a group of women go on a retreat to live like nuns in the Middle Ages.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:16AM

The Public's Midsummer to Be Re-Imagined as NYC Block Party by Olivia Clement

Jenny Koons directs the free touring production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:40AM

Irish Rep's On a Clear Day You Can See Forever Wraps Up Off-Broadway Run by Olivia Clement

The extended revival, starring Melissa Errico, plays its final performance September 6.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, September 5, 2018

Fox’s Rent Live is Searching for Its Roger by Olivia Clement

The live broadcast of the Tony- and Pulitzer-winning musical will hit TV in January 2019.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:49PM

Immersive, Sold-Out Solo Show Say Something Bunny! Extends Through Next Year by Olivia Clement

Alison S. M. Kobayashi's show, which debuted last spring, is now selling through January 2019.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:51PM

Season 3 of The Lion Guard to Feature More Broadway Alums by Olivia Clement

Renée Elise Goldsberry, Christopher Jackson, and Heather Headley will lend their voices to the Disney Junior series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:03PM

Oskar Eustis Named First Recipient of SDCF's Gordon Davidson Award by Olivia Clement

The new award recognizes a director or choreographer for lifetime achievement in regional theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:41AM

Be More Chill Will Transfer to Broadway in 2019 by Olivia Clement

The Joe Iconis and Joe Tracz musical, currently playing Off-Broadway, will begin Broadway performances in February.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:01AM

The Nap Begins Previews on Broadway September 5 by Olivia Clement

The new play by One Man, Two Guvnors playwright Richard Bean arrives on Broadway in a production from MTC.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

How ‘Jewish Country Music’ Plus Shakespeare Equals a Hit by Olivia Clement

Desperate Measures writers Peter Kellogg and David Friedman share the secret sauce behind their Drama Desk-winning, sold-out Off-Broadway transfer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Tuesday, September 4, 2018

Casting Complete for Broadway Premiere of The Ferryman by Olivia Clement

Jez Butterworth’s West End hit will begin previews at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre in October.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:14PM

Mei Ann Teo Named New Head of Musical Theatre Factory by Olivia Clement

She succeeds Founding Artistic Director Shakina Nayfack, who will remain involved as a board member.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:43PM

Alabama Shakespeare Festival Unveils 2019 Season by Olivia Clement

The 47th season will feature 14 shows, including Christina Ham's play about Nina Simone, Bedlam Theatre Company, and The Sound of Music.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:43PM

Mike Faist, Tavi Gevinson, J. Alphonse Nicholson to Star in Steven Levenson’s Days of Rage Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

Odessa Young will also be part of the company of the new play by the Dear Evan Hansen writer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:31PM

The Gospel at Colonus Begins September 4 in Central Park by Olivia Clement

The Public Theater revives Lee Breuer's adaptation of the Sophocles classic through September 9 at the Delacorte Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:11PM

Sutton Foster to Star in One-Night-Only My One and Only by Olivia Clement

The two-time Tony winner will play Edythe Herbert in the benefit performance for Roundabout.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:59AM

Sharr White’s The True, Starring Edie Falco, Begins Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

The New Group production begins performances September 4 at The Pershing Square Signature Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:55AM

Jaclyn Backhaus and Lauren Yee Awarded Horton Foote Prize by Olivia Clement

Backhaus' play India Pale Ale will be seen at MTC this fall, and Yee's Cambodian Rock Band will be seen at OSF and New Victory Theater in 2019.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:13AM
Sunday, September 2, 2018

Tony Nominee Craig Lucas Examines Deaf Culture In His New Work I Was Most Alive With You by Olivia Clement

The writer behind Prelude to a Kiss and The Light in the Piazza uses separate but simultaneous casts of Deaf and hearing actors for the play’s Playwrights Horizons bow.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Saturday, September 1, 2018

Craig Lucas' I Was Most Alive With You Begins Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

Russell Harvard stars in the Playwrights Horizons production, performed simultaneously in English and American Sign Language.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, August 31, 2018

Gettin’ the Band Back Together to Close on Broadway by Olivia Clement

The musical comedy opened August 13 at the Belasco Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:37PM

The Boy Who Danced on Air to Receive Cast Recording With Bonus Track by India.Arie by Olivia Clement

The album for the new musical, seen Off-Broadway last year, is now available for pre-order.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:48AM

Andy Nyman to Star in Trevor Nunn-Helmed Fiddler on the Roof by Olivia Clement

The actor will star as Tevye in the London revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:26AM

New Theresa Rebeck Comedy to Shine Light on Gender Inequality in Gaming Industry by Olivia Clement

Youtube has given a pilot order to the new series, It’s a Man’s World, which features a script by Heidi Schreck.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:27AM

Janet McTeer Returns to Broadway in Theresa Rebeck's Bernhardt/Hamlet August 31 by Olivia Clement

The Golden Globe, Tony, and Olivier Award winner stars as early 20th century French trailblazer Sarah Bernhardt in the world premiere.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, August 30, 2018

Emma Stenning Named New Executive Director of Soulpepper by Olivia Clement

The appointment follows the departure of leadership in the wake of sexual assault allegations.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:50PM

Steppenwolf Welcomes New Ensemble Members Rajiv Joseph and Karen Rodriguez by Olivia Clement

Two-time Obie-winning Describe the Night playwright Joseph and actor Rodriguez join the renowned Chicago theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:12PM

Songs of Hope to Honor Stephen Schwartz by Olivia Clement

The Wicked composer-lyricist will be honored with the Icon of Hope Award September 13.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:34PM

Angelica Page to Play Emily Dickinson in Because I Could Not Stop Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

James Melo's play with music will begin performances in September in The Romulus Linney Courtyard at Signature Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:49AM

Jane Krakowski to Star in New Comedy Series From Apple by Olivia Clement

The Tony winner will play Emily Dickinson's mother in Dickinson.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:26AM

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Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
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Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
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Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
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