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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

Theater Mitu to Open New Gowanus Space With World Premiere of Remnant by Olivia Clement

The company's newest project is part performance, part art installation, created from three years of research and interviews.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:36PM

Daisy Hobbs Launches New Musical Web Series Outcast by Olivia Clement

The actor, currently onstage in On a Clear Day You Can See Forever Off-Broadway, is the star, writer, director, and producer of the new comedy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:18PM

Watch Danielle Brooks and Tituss Burgess Sing a Duet in Disney's Elena of Avalor by Olivia Clement

Tony nominee Brooks and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt star Burgess play a couple of adorable rock creatures in the animated series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:27PM

Charles Busch to Kick Off Samuel French's Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival by Olivia Clement

This year's finalists include Chisa Hutchinson, Gracie Gardner, and KPOP composer Helen Park.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:00AM
Tuesday, August 7, 2018

Michael C. Hall to Star in Thom Pain (Based on Nothing) at the Signature Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

The Lazarus and Dexter star will perform the monologue play by Will Eno this fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:51PM

Renée Elise Goldsberry, Diana Oh, and More Join The Public's We Rise: A Celebration of Resistance by Olivia Clement

They join the previously announced Shakina Nayfack and Shaina Taub in the one-night-only event at the Delacorte in Central Park.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:30PM

Executive Director Kim Whitener to Step Down From HERE by Olivia Clement

Producing director since 2007, Whitener became executive director earlier this year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:10PM

Mandy Gonzalez to Kick Off Schimmel Center Season by Olivia Clement

The Hamilton star will perform songs from Fearless: B Sides at the downtown venue this fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:07AM
Monday, August 6, 2018

How Be More Chill’s Unprecedented Internet Fandom Led It to New York by Olivia Clement

The musical from Joe Iconis and Joe Tracz took a never-before-seen path to its sold-out Off-Broadway run.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Sunday, August 5, 2018

How Off-Broadway’s Repertorio Español Became a Record-Breaking Theatre Company by Olivia Clement

The Spanish-language theatre has become a landmark and now celebrates its 50th anniversary season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, August 3, 2018

What to Expect From Richard Bean’s The Nap Before It Opens on Broadway by Olivia Clement

Playbill chats with the cast and creative team of the new comedy thriller.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:53PM

Read Reviews for The Importance of Being Earnest in the West End by Olivia Clement

Michael Fentiman’s new production stars Fehinti Balogun and Olivier Award winner Sophie Thompson, among others.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:28PM

Yiddish-Language Fiddler on the Roof Extends Again by Olivia Clement

The Joel Grey-helmed production, which stars Jackie Hoffman, Steven Skybell, and Mary Illes, will continue through October 25.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:14AM

Read Reviews for Mike Birbiglia's The New One by Olivia Clement

The new solo comedy from the writer, actor, and filmmaker is now playing at the Cherry Lane Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:53AM
Thursday, August 2, 2018

The Public to Bring Free Performances of Lynn Nottage's Sweat to the Midwest by Olivia Clement

The touring production will be the inaugural show of the Mobile Unit National.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:45PM

Andrew R. Butler to Lead Cast of His New Sci-Fi Musical at Ars Nova by Olivia Clement

The world premiere of Rags Parkland Sings the Songs of the Future will kick off the theatre’s new season in September.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:31PM

Tony Winner Rosemary Harris to Join My Fair Lady on Broadway by Olivia Clement

Harris will succeed Diana Rigg, who will depart September 9.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM

New Musical Inspired by Max Martin Catalog, Producer Behind Britney Spears, Adele, Katy Perry, in the Works by Olivia Clement

Casting for the project, in its final stages of development, is now underway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:14AM

Revival of Lillian Hellman's Second Play, Days to Come, Begins Off-Broadway August 2 by Olivia Clement

The Mint Theater production will play a limited run at Theatre Row.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, August 1, 2018

Watch Highlights From Twelfth Night in Central Park by Olivia Clement

See Nikki M. James, Shaina Taub, Ato Blankson-Wood and more in the free Shakespeare in the Park production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:47PM

MTC Expands Ticket Initiative to Include Theatregoers Under 35 by Olivia Clement

The program, previously called 30 Under 30, is now called 30 Under 35.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:11PM

Richard Nelson's Uncle Vanya to Play Hunter College in the Fall by Olivia Clement

The production, which debuted on the West Coast this year, will be the inaugural production of Hunter's new Theater Project.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:13PM

Hugh Dancy, Megalyn Echikunwoke, and More to Join Stockard Channing in Apologia by Olivia Clement

Alexi Kaye Campbell’s play will debut at Roundabout this fall following its West End run.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:00PM

Christopher Lloyd to Star in Pound Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

The Back to the Future and Addams Family actor will star as Ezra Pound in Sean O’Leary’s drama at The Lion Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:44PM
Tuesday, July 31, 2018

Colin Hanlon, Rachel Nicks, and More to Star in Final Follies Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

Primary Stages’ evening of one-acts by A.R. Gurney will play the Cherry Lane.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:27PM

Read Reviews for the World Premiere of New Musical Dave by Olivia Clement

Tina Landau directs the new work by Thomas Meehan, Nell Benjamin, and Tom Kitt, now in performances at Arena Stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:22AM

Read Reviews for the Off-Broadway Premiere of The House That Will Not Stand by Olivia Clement

Marcus Gardley's New Orleans-set drama continues its run at New York Theatre Workshop.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:14AM

Musicalized Twelfth Night Opens July 31 in Central Park by Olivia Clement

Kwame Kwei-Armah and Shaina Taub's musical adaptation continues The Public's 2018 season of free Shakespeare in the Park.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Monday, July 30, 2018

Watch Highlights From This Ain’t No Disco by Olivia Clement

The new rock opera continues its debut run at Atlantic Theater Company Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:16PM