All stories by Olivia Clement on BroadwayStars

Thursday, February 8, 2018

5 Female Directors On Why the Theatre Industry Struggles With Gender Equality by Olivia Clement

And the simple solution staring us in the face.

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Wednesday, February 7, 2018

Friends Musical Parody to Continue Through Summer by Olivia Clement

Following a second extension, tickets to the Off-Broadway comedy are now selling through September 2.

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The Barrow Group to Revive Lee Blessing’s A Walk in the Woods by Olivia Clement

K. Lorrell Manning and Martin Van Treuren will star in the two-hander Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07PM

Read Reviews for Eve Ensler’s In the Body of the World by Olivia Clement

See what critics think of the new monologue play from Tony winner Ensler.

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Read Reviews for [PORTO] Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

Kate Benson puts the millennial woman in the spotlight in her new out-of-the-box comedy, now playing at WP.

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An Ordinary Muslim Begins Previews at NYTW by Olivia Clement

The new play by Hammaad Chaudry looks at what it means to balance heritage and tradition with the new.

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Tuesday, February 6, 2018

New York Premiere of Bobbie Clearly Finds Its Cast by Olivia Clement

Alex Lubischer’s comedy-about-a-tragedy will be the second Roundabout Underground production of the season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:00PM

Amy and the Orphans Becomes Andy and the Orphans When Understudy Edward Barbanell Steps In by Olivia Clement

The actor is the understudy for title star Jamie Brewer in Lindsey Ferrentino’s play at Roundabout Theater Company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:16PM

Kate Benson’s [Porto] Opens Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

The out-of-the-box romantic comedy looks at life, love, and philosophy inside a gentrified Brooklyn bar.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:30AM

Read Reviews for the U.S. Premiere of Martin McDonagh’s Hangmen by Olivia Clement

The Olivier Award-winning production from the Royal Court opened February 5 at Atlantic Theater Company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:23AM
Monday, February 5, 2018

Watch the Lights Go Up on Broadway’s Newly Restored Hayes Theatre by Olivia Clement

Second Stage Theater and Artistic Director Carole Rothman celebrated the official unveiling of the landmark theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:32PM

Aleshea Harris’ Is God Is Extends Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

The Soho Rep production of Harris’ Relentless Award winner will now play through March 25.

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Grateful Dead Musical Red Roses, Green Gold to Close Early Ahead of SXSW Performance by Olivia Clement

The Off-Broadway musical will now close February 18 before heading to the Austin film festival in March.

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Shaina Taub‘s Musical Adaptation of As You Like It Available for Licensing With Her Twelfth Night on the Way by Olivia Clement

Both acclaimed Public Works productions will be made available through The Musical Company.

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World Premiere of Lindsey Ferrentino’s This Flat Earth Finds Its Cast by Olivia Clement

The new play will debut Off-Broadway at Playwrights Horizons this spring with direction by Tony winner Rebecca Taichman.

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How Irish Rep Became One of Off-Broadway’s Most Successful Companies by Olivia Clement

Founders Charlotte Moore and Ciarán O’Reilly reveal their scrappy beginnings and the Tony-winning director that helped put them on the map.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Sunday, February 4, 2018

Returning to Reims, With Homeland’s Nina Hoss, Begins Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

Schaubühne Berlin’s production debuts in the U.S. at St. Ann’s Warehouse in Brooklyn.

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Catch Leslie Odom Jr. Sing at the Super Bowl Tonight by Olivia Clement

The Hamilton Tony winner will perform ‘America the Beautiful’ as part of the Super Bowl LII pregame festivities February 4.

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Why Building Functional Gallows for Martin McDonagh’s Hangmen Was a Scenic Challenge Worth Tackling by Olivia Clement

Designer Anna Fleischle talks about building the pivotal set piece and why that wasn’t even the biggest obstacle in crafting the produciton of the Oliver-winning comedy now at Atlantic…

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Watch Leslie Odom Jr. Sing at the Super Bowl by Olivia Clement

See the Hamilton Tony winner perform ‘America the Beautiful’ as part of the Super Bowl LII pregame festivities February 4.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Saturday, February 3, 2018

Balls Cancels Performances Due to Actor Injury by Olivia Clement

Ellen Tamaki, who stars as Billie Jean King, is in recovery and will be ready to perform again February 7.

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Friday, February 2, 2018

The Band's Visit’s Katrina Lenk and David Yazbek Plus Kirsten Childs, Stephen Sondheim, and More Tapped for Atlantic Theater Gala by Olivia Clement

Composers will pick their favorite songs and the Broadway stars to perform them at the upcoming benefit event.

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Eve Ensler and Diane Paulus Evoke a Rainy Day in Africa Onstage at New York City Center by Olivia Clement

Watch highlights from In the Body of the World, Ensler’s new solo play, now in performances Off-Broadway.

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Ian McKellen-Led King Lear Will Play the West End, Eyes Broadway Transfer by Olivia Clement

The production will also star Sinéad Cusack.

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Get a Taste of Leslie Odom Jr.’s ‘America the Beautiful’ Before the Super Bowl by Olivia Clement

You can download the recorded track ahead of Sunday’s big game.

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Read Reviews for Terrence McNally’s Fire and Air at CSC by Olivia Clement

See what critics think of the world premiere starring James Cusati-Moyer, Douglas Hodge, Marin Mazzie, Jay Armstrong Johnson, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:10AM

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

Two generations of feminists clash in JC Lee’s new play, directed by Liesl Tommy at the Lucille Lortel Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, February 1, 2018

Behind the Scenes at The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show by Olivia Clement

Tyler Mount peels back the curtain on some of the magic happening at this long-running family-friendly puppet show.

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2018 Golden Shamrock Gala to Honor Martha Plimpton and Tom Viola by Olivia Clement

The Gingold Theatrical Group evening will be held March 17.

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WP Theater Recipient of Generous New Grant in Support of Female Artistic Directors by Olivia Clement

The BOLD Theater Women’s Leadership has gifted $1.25 million to five theatres.

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