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Friday, May 25, 2018

Mfoniso Udofia Named Playwright in Residence at Hartford Stage by Olivia Clement

The The Ufot Cycle playwright is the 2018 Aetna New Voices Fellow at the Connecticut theatre.

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Michael C. Hall to Star in Reading of Will Eno’s Gnit by Olivia Clement

The Debate Society's Oliver Butler will direct Eno's take on a well-known Ibsen play at TFNA June 18.

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Thursday, May 24, 2018

Join Be More Chill Composer Joe Iconis for a Master Class at Two River Theatre by Olivia Clement

The New Jersey theatre will host a special Q&A with Iconis June 4.

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Parks and Recreation's Paul Schneider Joins Straight White Men on Broadway by Olivia Clement

The actor joins previously announced Armie Hammer, Tom Skerritt, Kate Bornstein, and more in Young Jean Lee's play at 2ST.

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Read Reviews for the World Premiere of Beast in the Jungle by Olivia Clement

See what critics think of the new John Kander and David Thompson dance play, directed by Susan Stroman at the Vineyard Theatre.

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Read Reviews for Peace for Mary Frances Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

See what critics think of the world premiere of Lily Thorne's play, directed by Lila Neugebauer.

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What Did Jonathan Groff Whisper to Krysta Rodriguez Onstage at the 2007 Tony Awards? by Olivia Clement

Krysta Rodriguez chats career highlights, favorite songs, and more, on the latest episode of The Tyler Mount Vlog.

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Wednesday, May 23, 2018

Why Coney Island Is at the Heart of Rinne Groff’s Fire in Dreamland by Olivia Clement

Ahead of the play's Off-Broadway premiere at The Public, the playwright and performer explains how the iconic NYC spot inspired her newest piece.

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The Great Leap, Starring Tony Winner BD Wong, Begins Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

Lauren Yee's play kicks off its New York premiere at Atlantic Theater Company May 23.

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Andy Karl to Star in Pretty Woman; Steve Kazee Departs Broadway Production by Olivia Clement

Karl will appear in the New York premiere of the musical alongside his wife, fellow Tony nominee Orfeh.

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World Premiere of Beast in the Jungle Opens Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

The new John Kander and David Thompson dance play is directed by Susan Stroman at the Vineyard Theatre.

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Peace for Mary Frances Opens Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

The Lily Thorne play receives its world premiere in a production from The New Group, directed by Lila Neugebauer.

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INTAR to Present World Premiere of Christina Quintana’s Scissoring by Olivia Clement

The new play, directed by Estefanía Fadul, will begin performances May 31.

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Tuesday, May 22, 2018

Watch the Cast of The Band’s Visit Perform on NPR’s Tiny Desk Series by Olivia Clement

Katrina Lenk, Tony Shalhoub, George Abud, David Yazbek, and more took part in the intimate concert at NPR.

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5 Women Recipients of National Directors Fellowship by Olivia Clement

Arpita Mukherjee, Jenna Worsham, Mei Ann Teo, Tatiana Pandiani, and Hannah Wolf will receive 18 months of hands-on training.

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Two New Musicals to Play DR2 Theatre This Summer by Olivia Clement

A musical about neurosis and another about a revolution led by redheads will play in repertory at the Off-Broadway venue.

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Ars Nova Unveils 2018–2019 Lineup by Olivia Clement

The adventurous Off-Broadway company will present a world-premiere sci-fi folk concert from Andrew R. Butler and a new play by The Mad Ones.

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Stephen Adly Guirgis’ Our Lady of 121st Street Extends Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

The Signature revival, directed by Tony winner Phylicia Rashad, will play an additional week.

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Monday, May 21, 2018

Cheyenne Jackson Joins Descendants 3 as Hades by Olivia Clement

The stage and screen actor will play the ruler of the Underworld in the third installment of the Disney TV special.

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Cheek by Jowl, Joan Didion, Heidi Rodewald, Philip Glass, and More Tapped for 2018 Next Wave Festival by Olivia Clement

Brooklyn Academy of Music's annual, multi-disciplinary festival reveals its lineup of theatre, opera, music, dance, film, and more.

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Off-Broadway’s Sweeney Todd to End Run in August by Olivia Clement

The hit immersive production will conclude its record-breaking engagement at the Barrow Street Theatre this summer.

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Read Reviews for the Signature Revival of Our Lady of 121st Street by Olivia Clement

Tony winner Phylicia Rashad directs Stephen Adly Guirgis’ 2002 play Off-Broadway.

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Sunday, May 20, 2018

Ariana DeBose, Tony Yazbeck, and More Recipients of 2018 Chita Rivera Awards by Olivia Clement

Carousel and Mean Girls tied for Outstanding Ensemble at the annual celebration of dance and choreography.

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Our Lady of 121st Street, Directed by Tony Winner Phylicia Rashad, Opens Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

Signature Theatre celebrates the official opening of Stephen Adly Guirgis’ 2002 play.

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New York Premiere of Woman and Scarecrow Opens at Irish Rep by Olivia Clement

Marina Carr's drama depicts a woman who confronts her alter ego—and her life choices—in her final hours.

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Saturday, May 19, 2018

Clubbed Thumb's 2018 SummerWorks Kicks Off May 19 by Olivia Clement

The annual series of adventurous new plays begins with Trish Harnetiaux's Tin Cat Shoes.

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Friday, May 18, 2018

Idina Menzel and the Cast of Skintight on the Upcoming World Premiere by Olivia Clement

See what the cast and director of Joshua Harmon's new play, premiering at Roundabout, had to say about the production.

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Anthony Hopkins to Star in Film Adaptation of The Father by Olivia Clement

The Oscar winner has signed on for the movie version of Florian Zeller's acclaimed Broadway play.

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KPOP Musical Aims for 2019 Off-Broadway Return by Olivia Clement

Plans are in the works for a return engagement of the acclaimed immersive show.

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Thursday, May 17, 2018

Irish Playwright Tom Murphy Dies at 83 by Olivia Clement

The celebrated writer, who had 19 world premieres at Dublin's Abbey Theatre, died May 15.

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The Public Theater's Cyprus Avenue, Starring Stephen Rea, Finds Its Complete Cast by Olivia Clement

Ronkẹ Adékoluẹjo and Andrea Irvine join the American premiere of the acclaimed Abbey Theatre and Royal Court production.

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