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Thursday, February 1, 2018

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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On the Playbill Couch With Hello, Dolly!’s Kate Baldwin by Olivia Clement

The Broadway favorite chats career-defining moments, her signature scent, and more.

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21 Shows to See Off-Broadway in February by Olivia Clement

Don’t miss these world premieres, return engagements, and acclaimed European transfers—all happening this month.

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Amy and the Orphans Begins Performances Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

American Horror Story star Jamie Brewer, Debra Monk, and Mark Blum star in the Roundabout Theatre Company production.

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Wednesday, January 31, 2018

Wesley Taylor-Alex Wyse Series Indoor Boys Lands 5 Nominations at Indie Series Awards by Olivia Clement

The streaming series follows two single gay roommates and their search for love in Los Angeles.

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Miles for Mary Extends Off-Broadway Run at Playwrights Horizons by Olivia Clement

The acclaimed comedic show from The Mad Ones returned to the New York stage earlier this year.

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Broadway’s My Fair Lady Sets Complete Cast by Olivia Clement

Rounding out the principal company will be Manu Narayan as Zoltan Karpathy.

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Read Reviews for Cardinal Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

See what critics think of the new play by Greg Pierce, now playing at Second Stage.

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Sylvia Khoury’s Against The Hillside Begins Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

The new play at Ensemble Studio Theatre examines the hidden human costs of drone warfare.

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A Walk With Mr. Heifetz Begins Previews Off-Broadway January 31 by Olivia Clement

The new play by James Inverne brings to life the true story of violinist Jascha Heifetz.

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Tuesday, January 30, 2018

The Vineyard Theatre to Honor Michael Mayer at Spring Gala by Olivia Clement

The Tony-winning director has collaborated with the Off-Broadway theatre on half a dozen plays and musicals.

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Life Jacket Theatre Company’s America Is Hard to See Begins Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

The team behind Gorey shine light on life inside Miracle Village, a rural community for sex offenders.

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Guthrie Theater Under Investigation After Staff Resign Due to ‘Toxic’ Work Environment by Olivia Clement

Two carpenters have left the Minneapolis theatre, describing the scene shop as hostile towards women.

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The Guthrie’s Indecent Finds its Cast by Olivia Clement

Director Wendy C. Goldberg will re-imagine Paula Vogel’s play in Minneapolis this winter.

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Cardinal Opens Off-Broadway January 30 by Olivia Clement

Anna Chlumsky, Adam Pally, and Becky Ann Baker star in the new play by Greg Pierce at Second Stage.

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Edward Albee’s At Home at the Zoo Begins Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

The Signature Theatre celebrates its former resident playwright, the late Albee.

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Kings, With Gillian Jacobs and Eisa Davis, Begins 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.

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Monday, January 29, 2018

Off-Broadway’s Party Face Named Best Production at 10th Annual Origin’s 1st Irish Awards by Olivia Clement

Oscar winner Hayley Mills also took home the prize for Best Actress.

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Aleshea Harris’ Is God Is, Lauren Yee’s The Great Leap, and More Named Finalists for Susan Smith Blackburn Prize by Olivia Clement

The award is the oldest and largest prize given exclusively to women playwrights.

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Oscar-Nominated Composer John Morris Dies at 91 by Olivia Clement

A frequent collaborator of Mel Brooks’, the composer worked on a number of films and musicals throughout his long career.

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Lucy Kirkwood’s Chimerica Greenlit for TV Series by Olivia Clement

The Olivier Award-winning play will be adapted into a four-part series.

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Sunday, January 28, 2018

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

The return engagement begins performances January 28 at the WP Theater.

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Friday, January 26, 2018

Amra-Faye Wright Sizzles in New ‘All That Jazz’ Music Video by Olivia Clement

Check out the new video from Chicago on Broadway.

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Ailey II Will Return to New York With 3 World Premieres by Olivia Clement

The young company will arrive in NYC on the heels of a world tour.

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New Plays by Mfoniso Udofia, Paola Lázaro, and More Tapped for MTC’s Reading Series by Olivia Clement

Register now to hear brand-new works by five playwrights to keep on your radar.

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Paula Vogel’s Presidents’ Day Playwriting Challenge: Set Ubu Roi in the White House by Olivia Clement

Registration is now open for the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright’s national workshop.

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Cheers Star Rhea Perlman Replaces Rosie O’Donnell in Good for Otto Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

The Emmy winner will take over for O’Donnell, who will be unable to appear due to illness.

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Jason Robert Brown to Offer West End End Concert by Olivia Clement

The three-time Tony-winning composer will be accompanied by the 60-piece BBC Orchestra at London’s Palladium.

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Bella, Skeleton Crew, and More Named Finalists for Kennedy Prize by Olivia Clement

Five plays, recognized for their exploration of American history, are in the running for the prestigious prize.

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Thursday, January 25, 2018

Indecent’s Adina Verson Joins The Bengsons in World Premiere of The Lucky Ones Musical by Olivia Clement

The Ars Nova, piece by piece productions, and Z Space collaboration will feature an 18-member ensemble.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:07PM

Get to Know Come From Away’s De’Lon Grant by Olivia Clement

Spend some time with the Broadway actor on the latest episode of Playbill’s Tyler Mount Vlog.

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