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Wednesday, February 28, 2018

NYMF Reveals 2018 Festival Lineup by Olivia Clement

The annual festival spotlighting new musicals will run July 9–August 15.

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Check Out the New Video for ‘Welcome to Nowhere’ From The Band's Visit by Olivia Clement

Katrina Lenk performs in the recording studio, while composer David Yazbek chats the origins of the song.

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Godless’ Samantha Soule, Juan Castano, Ato Blankson-Wood Tapped for Transfers at MCC by Olivia Clement

The world premiere from Lucy Thurber finds its cast.

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Read Reviews for Jordan Harrison’s The Amateurs at the Vineyard by Olivia Clement

See what critics think of the new boundary-defying work by the Pulitzer Prize finalist.

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Tuesday, February 27, 2018

Matt McGrath to Take Over for Terrence Mann in Newly Extended Jerry Springer—The Opera by Olivia Clement

The Off-Broadway production from The New Group will now play through April 1.

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Bedlam’s Pygmalion Finds Its Eliza Doolittle by Olivia Clement

Vaishnavi Sharma will play the the cockney flower girl alongside Artistic Director Eric Tucker as Henry Higgins.

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Susan Pourfar Joins Off-Broadway Premiere of Tracy Letts’ Mary Page Marlowe by Olivia Clement

Pourfar joins Tatiana Maslany as one of five actors who will play the title role in the play.

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Jordan Harrison’s The Amateurs Opens at the Vineyard by Olivia Clement

The new play by the Marjorie Prime playwright examines the intersection of creativity, art, and crisis.

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Edward Albee’s At Home at the Zoo Extends Again by Olivia Clement

The Signature Theatre production, with Katie Finneran and Robert Sean Leonard, is now playing through March 25.

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Read Reviews for An Ordinary Muslim Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

See what critics think of Hammaad Chaudry’s professional playwriting debut at New York Theatre Workshop.

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Off-Broadway’s Sweeney Todd Welcomes New Cast by Olivia Clement

Thom Sesma and Sally Ann Triplett succeed Hugh Panaro and Carolee Carmello February 27.

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Monday, February 26, 2018

Sweat Star James Colby Has Died at Age 56 by Olivia Clement

The actor is survived by his wife and daughter.

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Sweat Star James Colby Dies at Age 56 by Olivia Clement

The actor is survived by his wife and daughter.

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New Musical One Thousand Nights and One Day to Debut Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

Billed as a fresh take on The Arabian Nights, the new work will play in the mezzanine theatre at ART/New York.

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Kelley Curran to Star in The Winter’s Tale Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

The Arin Arbus-helmed production finds its cast at Theatre for a New Audience.

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Emmy Winner Tatiana Maslany to Star in Tracy Letts’ Mary Page Marlowe Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

The Orphan Black star will be one of five actors playing the title role in the New York premiere at 2ST.

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Brown University to Cover Full Cost of MFA Tuition by Olivia Clement

The Rhode Island institution will provide scholarship funds to acting and directing students.

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Read Reviews for Relevance Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

See what critics think of JC Lee’s new play, starring Pascale Armand and Jayne Houdyshell.

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An Ordinary Muslim Opens Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

New York Theatre Workshop celebrates the world premiere from resident playwright Hammaad Chaudry.

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Sunday, February 25, 2018

Relevance, With Jayne Houdyshell and Pascale Armand, Opens Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

Two generations of feminists clash in JC Lee’s new play at the Lucille Lortel Theatre.

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Saturday, February 24, 2018

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

The world premiere from The Playwrights Realm kicks off at The Duke on 42nd Street.

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Friday, February 23, 2018

World Premiere of Brietwisch Farm to Play Town Stages by Olivia Clement

Jeremy J. Kamps’ new play examines modern-day politics and is inspired by Chekhov's The Cherry Orchard.

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Sold-Out Hangmen Extends Off-Broadway Again by Olivia Clement

Martin McDonagh’s acclaimed dark comedy will now play through March 25 at Atlantic Theater Company.

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New York Premiere of Babette’s Feast to Play Open-Ended Run Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

Michelle Hurst will lead the cast of the new stage adaptation at the Theatre at Saint Clement’s.

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Who Is Chris Evans Playing on Broadway? by Olivia Clement

The Lobby Hero star dishes on his newest role and what to expect from the upcoming production.

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Sci-Fi Drama Spaceman Cancels Off-Broadway Run Due to Actor Injury by Olivia Clement

Leegrid Stevens’ solo drama will close after just one performance after Erin Treadway sustained injuries to both arms.

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Read Reviews for Jerry Springer—The Opera Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

Will Swenson and Terrence Mann star in the New Group production at the Signature Center.

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Thursday, February 22, 2018

The League of Professional Theatre Women to Honor Phylicia Rashad and More at 2018 Awards by Olivia Clement

Director Adrienne Campbell-Colt and drama critic Linda Winer are also among the honorees.

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Aleshea Harris’ Acclaimed Is God Is Extends Again by Olivia Clement

The world premiere from Soho Rep will play an additional three weeks.

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World Premiere of Folk Wandering Musical Extends Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

Jaclyn Backhaus and Andrew Neisler collaborated with nine composers on the new show debuting at A.R.T/New York Theatres.

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