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Wednesday, August 15, 2018

Geraldine Inoa's Scraps Begins at The Flea August 15 by Olivia Clement

The new drama examines the pain and trauma of four black teenagers whose friend is shot by a white police officer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Tuesday, August 14, 2018

Carly Sakolove to Play Ethel Merman in Off-Broadway Comedy The Book of Merman by Olivia Clement

The musical comedy will play at St. Luke's Theatre following a sold-out run in Chicago.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:26PM

Gina Gershon to Star as Melania Trump in The 1st Annual Trump Family Special by Olivia Clement

The cabaret show will play Thursday evenings at The Triad.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:14PM

Jennifer Simard to Join Mean Girls on Broadway by Olivia Clement

The Tony nominee will replace Kerry Butler in September.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:11AM

Lynda Gravátt, Kara Young, More to Star in The Revolving Cycles Truly and Steadily Roll'd Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

Jonathan Payne’s new play will kick off The Playwrights Realm's 2018–2019 season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM
Monday, August 13, 2018

Read Reviews for Gettin’ the Band Back Together on Broadway by Olivia Clement

See what critics think of the new musical comedy, now playing at the Belasco Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:31PM

SPACE on Ryder Farm Now Accepting Applications for 2019 Residencies by Olivia Clement

The submission window is now open for a chance to work on the 223 year-old working organic farm.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:35PM

The Goodman’s New Stages Festival Taps New Plays by Paula Vogel and More by Olivia Clement

The lineup also includes playwrights Paola Lázaro-Muñoz, Korde Arrington Tuttle, and Sandra Delgado.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:47PM

Queens Theatre to Offer Free Training for Early-Career Actors With Disabilities by Olivia Clement

Applications are now open for the new training program for Deaf and disabled performers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:51PM

WP Theater Unveils 2018–2020 Lab Members by Olivia Clement

The 15 playwrights, directors, and producers will be in residence at the Off-Broadway theatre for two years.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:32PM

Les Misérables Alum Hayden Tee to Star as Miss Trunchbull in West End's Matilda by Olivia Clement

The long-running London production will welcome new cast members this September.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36PM

Michael Wartella and Anastasia's Christy Altomare to Lead Workshop of New Musical The Wanderer by Olivia Clement

The new show is based on the life of Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Dion DiMucci.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:38AM

We Rise: A Celebration of Resistance Takes Over the Delacorte August 13 by Olivia Clement

The Public Theater's free event features Renée Elise Goldsberry, Diana Oh, Shakina Nayfack, Shaina Taub, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Gettin’ the Band Back Together Opens on Broadway August 13 by Olivia Clement

The musical comedy celebrates its official opening at the Belasco Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Sunday, August 12, 2018

Afterglow Ends Extended Off-Broadway Run August 12 by Olivia Clement

Following multiple extensions, the show plays its final performance at the Davenport Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Get to Know the New Playwrights Behind This Season's Summer Shorts by Olivia Clement

Claire Zajdel, Abby Rosebrock, and Chris Bohjalian offer up a few brief reasons why you should come to the annual festival of short plays.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, August 10, 2018

Exclusive: Ma-Yi's New Season to Open With Lloyd Suh's The Chinese Lady by Olivia Clement

The 2018–2019 programming will also feature new works by Sam Chanse, Kristine Haruna Lee, and Orlando Pabotoy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:03PM

The Bengsons’ Hundred Days to Release Cast Recording by Olivia Clement

The album, which features the cast of the NYTW production, will be available in September.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:52PM

Pretty Woman: The Musical Cast Recording Sets September Release Date by Olivia Clement

The album, from Atlantic Records, will be available next month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:42PM

Clubbed Thumb Offers New Commission for Writers of Color by Olivia Clement

Submissions are now open for the $15,000 commission.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:50PM

The Public's Stephanie Ybarra Named Artistic Director of Baltimore Center Stage by Olivia Clement

Currently the Director of Special Artistic Projects at Off-Broadway’s Public, Ybarra will begin working at Center Stage in October.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM

Read Reviews for the Off-Broadway Premiere of Be More Chill by Olivia Clement

The Joe Iconis and Joe Tracz musical celebrated its official opening at the Signature Theatre August 9. Read what critics think.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:26AM
Thursday, August 9, 2018

Khris Davis and DeWanda Wise to Star in Donja R. Love's Fireflies Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

The Sweat actor and the She’s Gotta Have It star pair up for the world premiere at Atlantic Theater Company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:29PM

Get an Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Look at Disney's Freaky Friday Musical by Olivia Clement

See stars Cozi Zuehlsdorff and Heidi Blickenstaff on set as well as interviews with Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:34PM

Watch the Cast of Pretty Woman: The Musical Perform on Today by Olivia Clement

See Samantha Barks, Andy Karl, and more in this sneak peek at the new Broadway musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:06PM

Snoop Dogg and Tamar Braxton to Star in New Musical Redemption of a Dogg by Olivia Clement

The show, which will feature Snoop Dogg's music, will debut in Houston before heading on tour across the U.S.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:52PM

Atlantic Theater Company's Middle Eastern MixFest Kicks Off With Salim Salim by Olivia Clement

Stav Palti-Negev's drama is the first in a series of free readings taking place at the Off-Broadway theatre through August 16.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:23PM

Check Out the Cast of Pretty Woman: The Musical in Rehearsals by Olivia Clement

Take a look behind the scenes as the show, now in previews, prepares to open on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:51AM

The Band's Visit Director David Cromer Joins Cast of The Waverly Gallery on Broadway by Olivia Clement

The Tony winner joins Elaine May, Michael Cera, Joan Allen, and Lucas Hedges in the Kenneth Lonergan play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:03AM

All-New Be More Chill Opens Off-Broadway August 9 by Olivia Clement

The Joe Iconis and Joe Tracz musical opens at the Signature Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, August 8, 2018

Kimber Sprawl Joins Off-Broadway's Girl From the North Country, Replacing Samantha Marie Ware by Olivia Clement

The A Bronx Tale actor will play Marianne Laine in the Bob Dylan musical's North American premiere.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:15PM