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Thursday, May 17, 2018

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.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:24PM

Roundabout to Stage Fiasco’s Merrily We Roll Along Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

Noah Brody will direct the George Furth and Stephen Sondheim musical in the Laura Pels Theatre in January 2019.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00PM

Off-Broadway Premiere of Paradise Blue Extends Again at Signature Theatre by Olivia Clement

Dominique Morisseau’s 1949-set Detroit drama, which takes place in a jazz club, will now continue through June 17.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:46AM

Jordan Harrison’s Maple and Vine, Directed by Jules Dameron, Opens at The Flea by Olivia Clement

The accessible production from New York Deaf Theatre (NYDT) uses a combination of ASL, spoken English, and English Captioning.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:59AM

Liza Birkenmeier’s The Hollower Begins Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

The world premiere from New Light Theater Project kicks off May 17 at Access Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:56AM

Chiara Atik’s Bump Opens at EST by Olivia Clement

The new comedy follows three different stories of three separate quests for knowledge, all about one thing.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM
Wednesday, May 16, 2018

David Rockwell and Isabel Toledo to Discuss Design and More at Times Talk by Olivia Clement

The two will discuss their passion for design, versatility, and inspirations at The Times Center May 18.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:30PM

Karen Hartman's Good Faith, About Landmark New Haven Case, Joins Yale Rep 2018–2019 Season by Olivia Clement

Tony winner Kenny Leon will direct the world premiere next February.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:11PM
Tuesday, May 15, 2018

Kathleen Chalfant, Lucas Steele, and More Tapped for Rattlestick’s Saint Vincent’s Project by Olivia Clement

Artistic Director Daniella Topol will helm the new play, penned by Cusi Cram, which will celebrate the life and legacy of the landmark hospital.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:41PM

3 High Schools Recognized for Raising Awareness of Impact of Theatre Education by Olivia Clement

The theatre troupes of the schools are recipients of Theatre in Our Schools Outstanding Impact Awards.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:33PM

Ruth Negga to Play Title Role in Dublin Hamlet by Olivia Clement

The Oscar-nominated Loving actor will star in the Gate Theatre's fall production, helmed by Yaël Farber.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:51AM

Read Reviews for Dominique Morisseau’s 1949-Set Detroit Drama Paradise Blue by Olivia Clement

See what critics think of the new play, helmed by Tony winner Ruben Santiago-Hudson, now in performance at Signature Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:16AM

Dan Cody’s Yacht Begins Previews at MTC by Olivia Clement

Kristen Bush leads the cast of Anthony Giardina's new play, inspired by a passage from The Great Gatsby.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Monday, May 14, 2018

City Center’s Brigadoon, Starring Kelli O’Hara and Patrick Wilson, to Receive Cast Recording by Olivia Clement

Ghostlight Records will record last fall’s gala presentation, which was staged by Christopher Wheeldon and also starred Stephanie J. Block.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:08PM

Phylicia and Condola Rashad to Appear in Conversation at Signature Theatre by Olivia Clement

The mother-daughter duo will discuss their experiences as African American women working in the entertainment industry and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:16PM

Rachel Botchan to Lead Cast of The Property Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

Robert Kalfin will direct the world premiere from New Light Theater Project.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:30PM

Read Reviews for Long Day’s Journey Into Night, Starring Jeremy Irons and Lesley Manville by Olivia Clement

See what critics think of Richard Eyre’s Bristol Old Vic production of the Eugene O’Neill drama, now playing a limited run at BAM.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:56AM

Read Reviews for Brooklyn Long Day’s Journey Into Night, Starring Jeremy Irons and Lesley Manville by Olivia Clement

See what critics think of Richard Eyre’s Bristol Old Vic production of the Eugene O’Neill drama, now playing a limited run at BAM.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:56AM

3 ‘Funny, Strange, and Provocative’ New Plays You Need to See by Olivia Clement

Get to know the theatre (and theatremakers) behind the Clubbed Thumb’s SummerWorks season, a hotbed of daring work.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Jackie Hoffman, Steven Skybell, and Jill Abramovitz to Lead American Premiere of Yiddish Fiddler by Olivia Clement

The National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene production, directed by Joel Grey, will be staged at the Museum of Jewish Heritage this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Saturday, May 12, 2018

Tony-Winning Director Anna D. Shapiro Talks Running the Country’s Largest Ensemble Theatre by Olivia Clement

The challenges—and joys—of leading Chicago's legendary Steppenwolf Theatre Company, home to artists like Tina Landau, Laurie Metcalf, Tracy Letts, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, May 11, 2018

Read Reviews for the New York Premiere of The Gentleman Caller by Olivia Clement

See what critics think of the new play from Charm playwright Philip Dawkins, now playing at the Cherry Lane Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:57PM

World Premiere of Stephen Trask and Peter Yanowitz Musical Finds Its Off-Broadway Cast by Olivia Clement

Hamilton's Samantha Marie Ware, Beautiful's Chilina Kennedy, and American Psycho's Theo Stockman tapped for Atlantic Theater Company’s This Ain’t No Disco.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:59AM

Liza Jessie Peterson’s Acclaimed Solo Show to Return to National Black Theatre by Olivia Clement

The Peculiar Patriot, which takes on mass incarceration, will play a return engagement this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:17AM

London Heathers Finds Its Clique of Heathers by Olivia Clement

The summer staging from The Other Palace stars Carrie Hope Fletcher.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM

Why Cynthia Nixon, Ethan Hawke, and More Have Chosen The New Group As an Artistic Home by Olivia Clement

Artistic director Scott Elliott shares the philosophy behind his successful Off-Broadway company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, May 10, 2018

Paddy Considine, Laura Donnelly, and Genevieve O’Reilly to Reprise Original Ferryman Roles on Broadway by Olivia Clement

The transfer will feature much of the acclaimed Jez Butterworth play’s London cast members.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:00PM

Sex Tips for Straight Women From a Gay Man to Close Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

The long-running comedy will wrap up a four-and-a-half year run.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:38AM

Akiń Babatundé to Star as Blind Lemon Jefferson in New Musical Lonesome Blues by Olivia Clement

The new work, which depicts the life of the legendary blues musician, will debut Off-Broadway in a production from York Theatre Company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:21AM

Jim Parsons, Zachary Quinto, Andrew Rannells, and Matt Bomer Lead The Boys in the Band on Broadway by Olivia Clement

Joe Mantello directs the first Broadway production of Mart Crowley’s groundbreaking play, commemorating its 50th anniversary.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

Ari’el Stachel Dishes on Backstage Habits at The Band's Visit on Broadway by Olivia Clement

Get to know Stachel, the actor currently making his Broadway debut as Egyptian heartthrob Haled in the critically acclaimed new musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM