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Tuesday, March 13, 2018

Broadway-Bound Pretty Woman Musical Begins in Chicago by Olivia Clement

The new musical adaptation kicks off its world premiere at the Oriental Theatre March 13.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:31AM

Read Reviews for Admissions at Lincoln Center Theater by Olivia Clement

Joshua Harmon’s new Off-Broadway play examines the ideals and contradictions of liberal white America.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:13AM

Theatre for a New Audience's The Winter’s Tale Begins Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

Kelley Curran and Anatol Yusef lead the cast of the Arin Arbus-helmed production at the Polonsky Shakespeare Center in Brooklyn.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Monday, March 12, 2018

Grosses Analysis: Sara Bareilles’ Final Week Gives Waitress a Boost as Frozen Continues to Keep Broadway Warm by Olivia Clement

The week ending March 11 delivered an uptick to a number of Broadway shows.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:40PM

Broadway’s My Fair Lady to Offer Online Ticket Lottery by Olivia Clement

A select number of $42 tickets will be available beginning with the first preview on March 15.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:15PM

Hayley Mills Will Be Joined by Director Amanda Bearse for Final Week of Party Face by Olivia Clement

The show's director will step onstage April 2–8, replacing Klea Blackhurst.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:16PM

Alice Birch Named Winner of the 2018 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize for Anatomy of a Suicide by Olivia Clement

The British playwright, one of ten finalists in the running for the prestigious award, is the recipient of $25,000.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:58AM

Nina Raine’s Consent to Transfer to West End for Limited Run by Olivia Clement

Heather Craney will reprise her role from the acclaimed National Theatre production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:44AM

Director Robert Scheerer, Known for TV Musical Specials, Dies at Age 89 by Olivia Clement

The director worked with Barbra Streisand, Shirley MacLaine, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:57AM

Off-Broadway Premiere of The Stone Witch Begins at Westside Theatre by Olivia Clement

The Wonder Years' Dan Lauria stars in the new play about creativity, ambition, and imagination.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Admissions Opens at Lincoln Center Theater Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

Joshua Harmon’s new play examines the ideals and contradictions of liberal white America.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Sunday, March 11, 2018

Lorna Luft Diagnosed With Brain Tumor After Collapsing Onstage by Olivia Clement

The actor was performing at a jazz club in London before she was rushed to hospital.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:04AM

Lorna Luft Diagnosed With Brain Tumor After Performance in London by Olivia Clement

The actor was performing at a jazz club before she collapsed backstage and was rushed to hospital.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:04AM
Friday, March 9, 2018

Clubbed Thumb Reveals 2018 SummerWorks Lineup by Olivia Clement

The annual festival of new works will debut three new plays.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:36PM

Steven Spielberg Eyes Leonard Bernstein Biopic by Olivia Clement

The Oscar-winning director is reportedly working on a new film about the life of the celebrated composer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:14PM

Amy and the Orphans to Offer 2 ‘Relaxed Performances’ in April by Olivia Clement

The experience is designed to be welcoming to individuals with special needs and those attending with them.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:01PM

Off-Broadway's MCC Adds Jen Silverman's Collective Rage: A Play in 5 Betties to Season by Olivia Clement

The play replaces the canceled production of Neil LaBute's Reasons to Be Pretty Happy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:56AM

Maria Manuela Goyanes Named Artistic Director of Woolly Mammoth by Olivia Clement

Current Public Theater Director of Producing and Artistic Planning Goyanes will succeed co-founder Howard Shalwitz at the D.C. theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:28AM

Read Reviews for Off-Broadway’s Good for Otto by Olivia Clement

The new play by Tony winner David Rabe is now playing an extended engagement at Signature Center, produced by The New Group.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM
Thursday, March 8, 2018

Elena Shaddow to Join King and I National Tour by Olivia Clement

The actor will step into the role of Anna in the Lincoln Center Theater production beginning March 20.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:51PM

Suzan-Lori Parks and Lucas Hnath Awarded Windham-Campbell Prizes From Yale by Olivia Clement

The playwrights will receive $165,000 each to support their writing.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:38PM

The Fall, About South African College Protest, Begins at St. Ann’s Warehouse by Olivia Clement

The show, which is performed by the students themselves, tells the story of a real-life campus revolt.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:00PM

Off-Broadway’s Sweeney Todd Extends Through August by Olivia Clement

The acclaimed downtown revival extends again due to popular demand.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:13PM

Marilu Henner Joins Broadway's Gettin’ the Band Back Together by Olivia Clement

The five-time Golden Globe nominee will play Mitch's mom in the musical comedy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:44AM

London Production of Cyprus Avenue, Starring Stephen Rea, Joins Public Theater Season by Olivia Clement

The acclaimed Abbey Theatre and Royal Court staging will play Off-Broadway this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:58AM

Read Reviews for Bruce Norris’ The Low Road Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

See what critics think of the new play by the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright at the Public Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:39AM

Bobbie Clearly Begins Performances Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

Roundabout Underground continues its season in the black box theatre with Alex Lubischer’s comedy-about-a-tragedy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, March 7, 2018

150 NYC Students to Make Broadway Debuts at Shubert Theatre by Olivia Clement

The young performers will take to the stage March 19 as part of the Shubert Foundation High School Theatre Festival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:38PM

Don Nguyen’s Hello, From the Children of Planet Earth Opens Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

The Playwrights Realm celebrates the world-premiere opening at The Duke on 42nd Street March 7.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:30PM

Caryl Churchill’s Light Shining in Buckinghamshire Finds Its Cast for NYTW Run by Olivia Clement

Rachel Chavkin will direct the British playwright's work Off-Broadway this spring.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:26PM