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Thursday, January 18, 2018

John Barton, Co-Founder of Royal Shakespeare Company, Dies at 89 by Olivia Clement

The renowned British director passed away in London January 18.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:47PM

Exclusive: Hear a Song From the Musical Adaptation of The Book Thief by Olivia Clement

Markus Zusak’s best-selling novel is getting the musical treatment from the creators of Between the Lines.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:16PM

Get to Know SpongeBob Star Ethan Slater by Olivia Clement

Broadway’s favorite Sponge who lives in a pineapple under the sea swung by the Playbill studios to chat with Tyler Mount.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:03PM

Basil Twist Among 2018 MacDowell Spring Fellows by Olivia Clement

A number of theatre makers have been offered residencies with the New Hampshire arts organization.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24PM

Cruel Intentions: The Musical Extends Again by Olivia Clement

The Off-Broadway run will continue at (le) Poisson Rouge through March.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:23AM

The Crusade of Connor Stephens Film Is in the Works by Olivia Clement

The movie adaptation will begin shooting this fall in Texas.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM

Playbill’s The Tyler Mount Vlog Heads to the Junior Theater Festival by Olivia Clement

Tyler Mount and School of Rock’s Isabella Russo and Luca Padovan give the “No Lips Challenge” a try onstage at JTF Atlanta.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:30AM

Martin McDonagh’s Olivier Award-Winning Hangmen Begins Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

The acclaimed new play by the Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri writer and director kicks off its sold-out run.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Adrienne Kennedy’s He Brought Her Heart Back in a Box Begins Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

The world premiere from TFNA is the first new play in a decade from the acclaimed playwright.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, January 17, 2018

The Band's Visit Composer David Yazbek to Return to Feinstein’s/54 Below by Olivia Clement

Following a string of sold-out concerts, the Tony nominee will be back onstage with guest star George Abud.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:19PM

Adam Heller and Julia Knitel to Lead Cast of New Musical A Letter to Harvey Milk by Olivia Clement

The Broadway actors will star in the Off-Broadway production at Theatre Row’s Acorn Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:12PM

Daniel David Stewart to Reprise Role of Papi in The Band's Visit on Broadway by Olivia Clement

The original Off-Broadway star will step back into the roller skates for a limited time on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:59PM

Daniel David Stewart Returns to The Band's Visit for Brief Broadway Stint by Olivia Clement

The original Off-Broadway star dons the roller skates once more as Papi.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:59PM

Phylicia Rashad to Direct Our Lady of 121st Street Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

The Tony Award winner will helm the Signature Theatre revival of Pulitzer Prize winner Stephen Adly Guirgis’ play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:29AM

Check Out Nathan Lane in the 100th Episode of NBC’s Blacklist by Olivia Clement

The Tony winner is a guest star on the January 17 episode.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM

Terrence McNally’s Fire and Air, With Marin Mazzie, Jay Armstrong Johnson, and More, Begins Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

Douglas Hodge and James Cusati-Moyer also star in the John Doyle-helmed production at Classic Stage Company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Tuesday, January 16, 2018

A Look at Rocktopia on Broadway by Olivia Clement

Check out Chloe Lowery and more in the upcoming Broadway concert show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:52PM

Nyle DiMarco Joins Broadway’s Children of a Lesser God as Producer by Olivia Clement

The model, actor, and deaf activist is part of the creative team for the upcoming Broadway revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:25PM

Eve Ensler’s In the Body of the World Begins Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

The A.R.T production, directed by Tony winner Diane Paulus, kicks off a limited run at MTC at New York City Center January 16.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:24PM

The Band's Visit Broadway Cast Album Sets February Physical Release Date by Olivia Clement

The cast recording for the acclaimed new musical was released digitally in December.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:31PM

Train Frontman Pat Monahan Joins Rocktopia on Broadway by Olivia Clement

The Grammy winner will make his Broadway debut in the musical concert event this spring.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07PM

NYC Broadway Week Kicks Off January 16 by Olivia Clement

The bi-annual promotion offers 2-for-1 tickets to SpongeBob SquarePants, Aladdin, Once on This Island, Anastasia, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:21AM

Read Reviews for Off-Broadway's Ballyturk by Olivia Clement

See what critics think of the American premiere of Enda Walsh’s new drama, now playing at St. Ann's Warehouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:13AM
Saturday, January 13, 2018

The Thing With Feathers Begins Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

The new play by Scott Organ receives its world-premiere production from the Barrow Group Theater Company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, January 12, 2018

Encores! Off-Center Season to Feature Michael Friedman’s Gone Missing, Songs for a New World, More by Olivia Clement

City Center will honor the late composer, whose life was cut short last summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:29PM

Ann McDonough Replaces Dana Ivey in Joshua Harmon’s Admissions by Olivia Clement

Rehearsals are now underway for the Lincoln Center Theater production of the new play by the Significant Other playwright.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM

Alley Theatre’s Gregory Boyd Faces Misconduct Allegations by Olivia Clement

A number of current and former employees at the Houston theatre have come forward with claims against the recently retired artistic director.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

Read Reviews for the West End Transfer of Girl From the North Country by Olivia Clement

See what critics think of Bob Dylan’s new musical, now playing the Noël Coward Theatre in London.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:43AM

How Did Evanna Lynch Land the Role of Luna Lovegood in Harry Potter? by Olivia Clement

We caught up with the Irish star in the Playbill studios in between performances of Disco Pigs, now Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, January 11, 2018

Read Reviews for John Lithgow: Stories by Heart by Olivia Clement

See what critics think of the new solo show from the two-time Tony winner and Oscar nominee.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:54PM

Bastard Jones' Evan Ruggiero Wins Clive Barnes Award by Olivia Clement

Ruggiero and dancer Gemma Bond were awarded this year’s honors.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:53PM

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