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Thursday, May 10, 2018

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

Lynn Nottage Writes an ‘Unabashaedly Theatrical’ Story With Mlima’s Tale by Olivia Clement

The two-time Pulitzer winner swaps naturalism for magical realism with her most recent work for the Public Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Lynn Nottage Writes an ‘Unabashedly Theatrical’ Story With Mlima’s Tale by Olivia Clement

The two-time Pulitzer winner swaps naturalism for magical realism with her most recent work for the Public Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, May 9, 2018

Jessica Hecht, Peter Brook, and More Tapped for TFANA’s 2018–2019 Season by Olivia Clement

The Brooklyn theatre unveils its upcoming lineup, featuring co-productions with London's Young Vic and National Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:31PM

Clifton Duncan Joins Carmen Jones at Classic Stage Company by Olivia Clement

Duncan will play the role of Joe in the Anika Noni Rose-led revival Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:02PM

Beanie Feldstein to Lead Film Adaptation of How to Build a Girl by Olivia Clement

The Hello, Dolly! and Lady Bird actor will star in the movie version of Caitlin Moran’s novel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:37AM

Read Reviews for the World Premiere of Clare Barron’s Dance Nation by Olivia Clement

See what critics think of the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize-winning play at Playwrights Horizons.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Sheldon Best to Lead Cast of Donja R. Love’s Sugar in Our Wounds by Olivia Clement

The Laurents/Hatcher Foundation Award-winning play will debut Off-Broadway this June in a production from MTC.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:30AM
Tuesday, May 8, 2018

10th Annual August Wilson Monologue Competition Finds Its High School Winners by Olivia Clement

The competition, presented by True Colors Theatre Company and Jujamcyn, was held May 7.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:34PM

Denée Benton, Amber Gray, and More Set to Perform at Benefit Launch for The TEAM by Olivia Clement

The June event will launch the Brooklyn theatre company's newest collaborative project: Reconstruction.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:58PM

The Public Adds Free, Encore Performance of Runaways by Olivia Clement

The gala staging of Elizabeth Swados’ groundbreaking musical will be extended for one night only.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:11PM

Educational Theatre Association to Honor Theatre Educators From New Jersey, Virginia, and Maryland by Olivia Clement

Carolyn Little, Philip Lee ‘Peelee’ Clark, and Kelly Carlson are the recipients of EdTA's Inspirational Theatre Educator Award.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:45PM

SPACE on Ryder Farm Announces 2018 Residents by Olivia Clement

Rajiv Joseph, Ngozi Anyanwu, Donnetta Lavinia Grays, and David Cale are among this season's residents.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:50PM

Jackie Sibblies Drury’s Fairview Finds Its Soho Rep. Cast by Olivia Clement

Sarah Benson directs the world premiere Off-Broadway this spring.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:48AM

Read Reviews for Light Shining in Buckinghamshire at New York Theatre Workshop by Olivia Clement

The Caryl Churchill play, directed by Great Comet and Hadestown director Rachel Chavkin, opened Off-Broadway May 7.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:28AM

Clare Barron’s Dance Nation Opens at Playwrights Horizons by Olivia Clement

The play takes an unabashed look at preteen girlhood.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Peace for Mary Frances, Starring Lois Smith, Begins Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Monday, May 7, 2018

Whitney White, Ikechukwu Ufomadu, and More Tapped for Ars Nova’s ANT Fest by Olivia Clement

The annual celebration of new talent will feature an eclectic mix of boundary-defining shows over three weeks.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:20PM

Condola Rashad to Host 2018 Manhattan Theatre Club Spring Gala by Olivia Clement

The evening will feature performances from the casts of Frozen, Mean Girls, The Band’s Visit, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:39PM

Return of Gatz, Stonewall Anniversary Series, Bill T. Jones, and More Tapped for Skirball Season by Olivia Clement

The lineup will feature five world premieres, five American premieres, and seven NYC premieres across dance, music, and theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:39PM

Mart Crowley, Joe Mantello, and Cast of The Boys in the Band on the Rich History Behind the Show by Olivia Clement

CBS Sunday Morning spoke to the cast and creative team about what it took to produce the groundbreaking play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:46AM

Light Shining in Buckinghamshire Opens at New York Theatre Workshop by Olivia Clement

The Caryl Churchill play is helmed by Great Comet and Hadestown director Rachel Chavkin.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:02AM

Playwright Clare Barron Pens Her Powerful New ‘Ghost Play’ With Dance Nation by Olivia Clement

The award-winning playwright asks what happens when you’re haunted by your past selves?

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:02AM
Sunday, May 6, 2018

How John Tiffany and Jack Thorne Got J.K. Rowling’s Blessing to Craft Harry Potter Onstage by Olivia Clement

With ten Tony nominations, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child expands the wizarding world with finesse, heart, and—of course—magic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:43AM
Friday, May 4, 2018

Kiersey Clemons and Liz Mikel to Perform Eve Ensler’s Fruit Trilogy by Olivia Clement

Abingdon Theatre Company will present the three short plays at the Lucille Lortel Theatre this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:11PM

Summer and Smoke Extends Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

The Tennessee Williams revival, starring Marin Ireland and Nathan Darrow, will continue through May 25.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:40PM

Read Reviews for Tennessee Williams’ Summer and Smoke Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

See what critics think of the Classic Stage Company and Transport Group revival starring Marin Ireland and Nathan Darrow.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:46AM

When Simone Missick Had a Scheduling Conflict, Dominique Morisseau Stepped Into Her Own Play by Olivia Clement

The playwright was part of the cast of Paradise Blue May 3 at the Signature Theatre Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:52AM

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

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, May 3, 2018

David Aaron Baker and Nick Dillenburg Complete Cast of Tracy Letts’ Mary Page Marlowe by Olivia Clement

The Second Stage production, directed by Lila Neugebauer, features an 18-member cast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:16PM

Read Reviews for the World Premiere of Mood Music at London's Old Vic by Olivia Clement

See what critics think of Joe Penhall’s play about power, passion, and the price of creativity.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:43PM