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Thursday, April 5, 2018

Josh Charles, Kate Bornstein, and Ty DeFoe Join Straight White Men on Broadway by Olivia Clement

The actors join the previously announced Armie Hammer and Tom Skerritt in Young Jean Lee's play at 2ST.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:22PM

Read Reviews for HBO’s Arthur Miller Documentary by Olivia Clement

Arthur Miller: Writer is a portrait of the playwright by his daughter, Rebecca Miller.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:07PM

Free Panel to Offer Advice on How to Produce, Manage, and Publicize a Broadway Show by Olivia Clement

Spotlight on Broadway will feature Tom Hulce, Rick Miramontez, and Susan Vargo.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:43PM

Sherlock's Amanda Abbington and Sunset's Danny Mac Set for U.K. Premiere of Andrew Lippa's A Little Princess by Olivia Clement

Lippa will conduct the semi-staged London concert featuring the Royal Philharmonic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:08AM

World Premiere of Lucy Thurber’s Transfers Begins at MCC by Olivia Clement

Godless’ Samantha Soule, Juan Castano, Ato Blankson-Wood, and more star in the Off-Broadway production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

How Ensemble Studio Theatre Fosters the Next Generation of Award-Winning Writers by Olivia Clement

The Off-Broadway theatre first invested in writers like Annie Baker and Robert Askins.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, April 4, 2018

Cristin Milioti, Lea DeLaria, and More Join 24 Hour Plays Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

The evening will feature short plays by Joshua Harmon, Jiréh Breon Holder, Ming Peiffer, Jenny Rachel Weiner, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:17PM

LAByrinth to Present World Premiere of Maggie Bofill’s Devil of Choice by Olivia Clement

Florencia Lozano, Elizabeth Canavan, and David Zayas will star in the Off-Broadway production this May.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:43PM

New York Theatre Workshop Unveils 2018–2019 Season by Olivia Clement

The Off-Broadway theatre will present new works by Heidi Schreck, Martyna Majok, Anna Deavere Smith, Madeleine George, and Jeremy O. Harris.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:44PM

King Charles III and the Late Tim Pigott-Smith Among BAFTA TV Award Nominees by Olivia Clement

The BBC’s film adaptation of Mike Bartlett’s acclaimed play is nominated for a 2018 award.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:46AM

School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play to Return Off-Broadway This Fall by Olivia Clement

MCC will bring back Jocelyn Bioh’s acclaimed comedy, which played a sold-out, extended run last season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:27AM

Read Reviews for the New York Premiere of Bobbie Clearly by Olivia Clement

See what critics think of Alex Lubischer’s new play at the Roundabout.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:59AM
Tuesday, April 3, 2018

Watch Kelli O’Hara Perform the National Anthem at Yankees’ Home Opener by Olivia Clement

The Tony winner sang "The Star-Spangled Banner" at Yankee Stadium April 3.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:15PM

Liza Birkenmeier’s The Hollower to Debut This Spring by Olivia Clement

Patrena Murray will star in the world premiere from New Light Theater Project at Access Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:47PM

10th Annual August Wilson Monologue Competition Will Be Held May 7 by Olivia Clement

High school students from around the country will perform monologues by the late, celebrated playwright to compete for the top prizes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM

A.C.T. Unveils New Season With Pam MacKinnon at the Helm by Olivia Clement

The lineup includes Lynn Nottage’s Pulitzer Prize-winning Sweat, Jaclyn Backhaus’ Men on Boats, Mfoniso Udofia’s Her Portmanteau, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:04PM

Broadway Stars Unite for Parkland Benefit Concert by Olivia Clement

Christy Altomare, Matthew Morrison, Rachel Bloom, and Wayne Brady are among the performers set for the April 16 event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:59AM

Saint Joan, Starring Condola Rashad, Begins on Broadway by Olivia Clement

George Bernard Shaw's tale of heroism and betrayal begins previews at the Samuel J. Friedman directed by Tony winner Daniel Sullivan.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM
Monday, April 2, 2018

Rachel Bay Jones and Steven Pasquale to Announce 2018 Lucille Lortel Nominations on Playbill by Olivia Clement

The two will announce the nominees via Facebook Live April 4.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:13PM

Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Renewed for Fourth and Final Season by Olivia Clement

CW has also renewed Riverdale.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:50PM

KPOP Is Recipient of 2018 Richard Rodgers Award by Olivia Clement

Angelica Chéri and Ross Baum are also recipients for their musical Gun & Powder.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:27PM

Read Reviews for Ars Nova’s New Musical The Lucky Ones by Olivia Clement

The autobiographical work from The Bengsons opened March 31 at Off-Broadway’s Connelly Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:40AM
Friday, March 30, 2018

A.R. Gurney's The Fourth Wall to Receive First Off-Broadway Revival by Olivia Clement

Theater Breaking Through Barriers, the company that works with both able-bodied artists and those with disabilities, is behind the production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:23PM

Tony Nominee Alessandro Nivola to Star in TV Series Based on Olivier-Winning Chimerica by Olivia Clement

The actor is in talks to head the cast of the screen adaptation of Lucy Kirkwood’s play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:43AM

Tony Winner Matthew Broderick Returns Off-Broadway in The Seafarer by Olivia Clement

Performances begin March 30 for the Irish Repertory Theatre production of Conor McPherson’s play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:15AM
Thursday, March 29, 2018

Irish Rep to Present Off-Broadway Premiere of Marina Carr’s Woman and a Scarecrow by Olivia Clement

Stephanie Roth Haberle will star in the spring production from Irish Rep.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:32PM

WP Theater's Pipeline Festival Begins March 29 by Olivia Clement

The biennial festival showcases the work of the theatre’s Lab playwrights, directors, and producers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:52PM

Signature's Revival of Our Lady of 121st Street Finds Its Off-Broadway Cast by Olivia Clement

Tony Award winner Phylicia Rashad will direct Stephen Adly Guirgis’ 2002 play this spring.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:57AM

Roundabout Revival of Travesties Begins on Broadway by Olivia Clement

Tom Stoppard’s Tony-winning play returns to Broadway for the first time since 1975.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, March 28, 2018

An Exclusive Look at Lisa Birnbaum as Elizabeth Taylor in World Premiere of Cleo by Olivia Clement

The new play, about the behind-the-scenes love affair, will debut at Houston’s Alley Theatre in April.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:31PM