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Thursday, February 22, 2018

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.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:44PM

An Ordinary Muslim Extends at NYTW by Olivia Clement

The world-premiere production will play an additional two weeks Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:39PM

Brandon Victor Dixon to Star as Judas In NBC’s Live Jesus Christ Superstar by Olivia Clement

The Hamilton alum, along with Tony Nominees Ben Daniels and Norm Lewis join Sara Bareilles, John Legend, and Alice Cooper.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:57AM

Hamilton's Brandon Victor Dixon to Star as Judas In NBC’s Live Jesus Christ Superstar by Olivia Clement

Also joining the broadcast are Tony Nominees Ben Daniels and Norm Lewis, KPOP star Jason Tam, and M. Butterfly's Jin Ha.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:57AM

Broadway Wall Street Drama Junk Wins Kennedy Prize by Olivia Clement

Ayad Akhtar’s play is the recipient of the 2018 Edward M. Kennedy Prize for Drama Inspired by American History.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:51AM

Afterglow to Celebrate One Year Off-Broadway as Performances Extend Through Summer by Olivia Clement

S. Asher Gelman’s hit play will continue through July 1.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:19AM

Read Reviews for Edward Albee’s At Home at the Zoo, Starring Katie Finneran and Robert Sean Leonard by Olivia Clement

See what critics think of the Signature Theatre production Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM
Wednesday, February 21, 2018

Santino Fontana to Step Into Hello, Dolly! on Broadway by Olivia Clement

The Tony Award nominee will temporarily replace Gavin Creel in role of Cornelius Hackl beginning March 13.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:02PM

Moonlight and Jitney Star André Holland to Direct New York Premiere of Dutch Masters by Olivia Clement

The new play by Greg Keller will premiere Off-Broadway this April.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:50PM

Sarah McLellan Joins Ensemble Studio Theatre as Executive Director by Olivia Clement

Current Executive Director Paul Slee will depart EST after a decade.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:39PM

Taylor Mac’s Hir, Heisenberg, and More Tapped for Shakespeare & Company Season by Olivia Clement

The Berkshires theatre festival will run May–October.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:45PM

Harry Potter Playwright Jack Thorne to Pen Script for Live-Action Pinocchio by Olivia Clement

The adaptation of the 1940 Disney classic will be directed by Paul King.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:38AM

Read Reviews for Kings Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

See what critics think of Sarah Burgess’ new D.C.-set political play, directed by Hamilton Tony winner Thomas Kail.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:37AM
Tuesday, February 20, 2018

Read Reviews for Aleshea Harris’ Relentless Award-Winning Is God Is by Olivia Clement

See what critics think of the world-premiere production, now playing Soho Rep.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:42PM

Watch Mykal Kilgore Nail the ‘Doing the Most’ Vocal Challenge by Olivia Clement

Playbill puts the Broadway belter’s vocal chops to the test.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:04PM

Cruel Intentions Extends for Third and Final Time and Welcomes New Cast Members by Olivia Clement

The hit Off-Broadway show has doubled its originally scheduled engagement, and is now set to head on tour beginning this fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

Extended Good for Otto Begins Performances by Olivia Clement

Tony-winning playwright David Rabe looks at life inside a rural Connecticut mental health center in his newest play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:46AM

Kings, With Gillian Jacobs and Eisa Davis, Opens Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

The two actors go head to head in Sarah Burgess’ new D.C.-set political play, also starring Aya Cash and Zach Grenier.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:03AM
Saturday, February 17, 2018

The Artistic Duo Increasing the Number of Women in Theatre by Olivia Clement

Co-founders of The Hearth Julia Greer and Emma Miller put their money where their mouths are in this TimesUp era.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, February 16, 2018

Check Out Heidi Blickenstaff in New Teaser for Disney’s Freaky Friday TV Musical by Olivia Clement

The small screen presentation of the musical adaptation, featuring a score by Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey, will premiere this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:24PM

Steppenwolf Welcomes Two New Ensemble Members by Olivia Clement

Celeste M. Cooper and Cliff Chamberlain have joined the Chicago theatre company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:46PM

Layla Khosh, Dawn McGee, and More to Star in Dido of Idaho by Olivia Clement

Playwright and actor Abby Rosebrock will also perform in the world premiere of her play at Ensemble Studio Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:21PM

Dan Butler Steps Into Travesties on Broadway by Olivia Clement

The actor replaces Nicholas Woodeson in the Roundabout revival of Tom Stoppard’s Tony-winning play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:00PM

Story of Little Rock Nine to Be Brought to Stage by Olivia Clement

Little Rock, written and directed by Rajendra Ramoon Maharaj, will play the Sheen Center for Thought & Culture.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:42PM
Thursday, February 15, 2018

British Actor Kenneth Haigh Dies at Age 86 by Olivia Clement

Haigh originated the part of Jimmy Porter in John Osborne's Look Back in Anger.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:52PM

Second Biennial Pipeline Festival to Feature 5 New Works by WP Artists by Olivia Clement

The festival will showcase the work of the WP Theater's Lab playwrights, directors, and producers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:47PM

Elton John at Work on New Lion King Song for Beyoncé by Olivia Clement

The Grammy-winning star will play Nala in the live-action remake.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:35PM

Gracie Gardner’s Fierce Fencing Drama Athena Begins at JACK by Olivia Clement

The coming-of-age story from the Relentless Award-winning playwright begins its limited engagement in Brooklyn.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:46PM

Tony Yazbeck and More to Star in John Kander and Susan Stroman’s The Beast in the Jungle by Olivia Clement

The musical adaptation of Henry James’ short story, with a book by David Thompson, will begin previews Off-Broadway in May.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:20PM

MCC Severs Ties With Playwright-in-Residence Neil LaBute by Olivia Clement

The Off-Broadway company has also canceled its upcoming production of Reasons to be Pretty Happy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:44AM