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Thursday, November 9, 2017

Scissor Sisters' Jake Shears and Pentatonix's Kirstin Maldonado to Make Broadway Debuts in Kinky Boots by Olivia Clement

The music stars will join the show beginning in January and February, respectively.

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Go Behind the Scenes with Michael Urie and Drew Droege at Bright Colors and Bold Patterns by Olivia Clement

A fun taste of the acclaimed solo show, returning Off-Broadway for a limited engagement beginning November 12.

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Daphne Rubin-Vega to Return to Miss You Like Hell Musical Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

Quiara Alegría Hudes and Erin McKeown’s new musical will play The Public Theater as part of the 2017–2018 season.

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Read Reviews for Office Hour at the Public Theater by Olivia Clement

Julia Cho’s taut new drama about gun violence debuts Off-Broadway.

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Read Reviews for New York Premiere of Theresa Rebeck's What We're Up Against by Olivia Clement

Krysta Rodriguez, Skylar Astin, and more star in Rebeck’s 1992 play, staged in New York City for the first time.

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The Band's Visit Opens on Broadway November 9 by Olivia Clement

David Yazbek and Itamar Moses’ new musical celebrates its Broadway premiere at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre.

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Wednesday, November 8, 2017

Martin McDonagh to Premiere New Play About Hans Christian Andersen Next Year by Olivia Clement

A Very Very Very Dark Matter, starring Jim Broadbent, will have its world premiere at London's Bridge Theatre.

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Office Hour Opens at the Public Theater Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

Sue Jean Kim and Ki Hong Lee lead the cast of Julia Cho’s taut new drama.

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BroadwayHD to Stream West End Shows by Olivia Clement

The programming will kick off with The Wind in the Willows, followed by Tim Rice’s musical version of From Here to Eternity.

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John Lithgow Opens Up About His Upcoming Return to Broadway by Olivia Clement

The Tony-winning actor's solo show, Stories by Heart, is about his late father; Broadway performances begin in December.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:16AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, November 7, 2017

Harry Potter's Evanna Lynch and Colin Campbell to Reprise Their Roles in Disco Pigs Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

The Tara Finney Production will arrive Off-Broadway following an anniversary staging in London.

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Lenny Bruce Play Canceled at Brandeis After Students Protest Racial Content by Olivia Clement

The theatre department made the decision not to stage Michael Weller’s Buyer Beware following student criticism.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:10PM[SHARE]

Watch Clips From Broadway's The Band's Visit by Olivia Clement

Take a sneak peek at the new musical at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:33PM[SHARE]

Jesus Hopped the 'A' Train Extends Again Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

The Signature Theatre revival of Stephen Adly Guirgis’ acclaimed drama will now play through December 3.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:10PM[SHARE]

The Mad Ones Cancels First Preview With Ben Fankhauser on Vocal Rest by Olivia Clement

Jay Armstrong Johnson will play the role of Adam in Fankhauser’s absence beginning November 8.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:52AM[SHARE]

Watch Hamilton's James Monroe Iglehart Rap a Wicked Tune by Olivia Clement

We challenged the Tony winner to rap ‘Popular.’ And he blew us all away.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM[SHARE]
Monday, November 6, 2017

Ben Fankhauser Dishes About Newsies, His New Musical, Dream Roles, and More by Olivia Clement

Check out the latest episode of Playbill’s The Tyler Mount Vlog.

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Stuffed, Written by and Starring Lisa Lampanelli, Will Close Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

The production will wrap up its return engagement at the Westside Theatre later this month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:17PM[SHARE]

Kelli O'Hara to Return to Broadway in Kiss Me, Kate by Olivia Clement

Following last year’s concert revival from Roundabout Theatre Company, the Tony winner will return to the musical comedy in 2019.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:59PM[SHARE]

Off-Broadway's The Portuguese Kid, Starring Jason Alexander and Sherie Rene Scott, Extends Again by Olivia Clement

John Patrick Shanley’s romantic comedy extends a second time at Manhattan Theatre Club.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:47PM[SHARE]

Performance Space 122 to Return to East Village home by Olivia Clement

Under the leadership of Jenny Schlenzka, the company will move into its newly renovated space in time for the 13th Coil Festival.

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Sunday, November 5, 2017

How a Last-Minute Fringe Show Led to a Successful Off-Broadway Company by Olivia Clement

Dedicated to producing in-you-face and unapologetic theatre, Less Than Rent throws their weight behind F*ck Marry Kill.

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Saturday, November 4, 2017

How Broadway's Katrina Lenk Makes Big Impact in Small Moments in The Band's Visit by Olivia Clement

The breakout star of Broadway’s Indecent creates magic in the intimate new musical.

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Friday, November 3, 2017

Danny Burstein and Victoria Clark Join Damn Yankees Concert by Olivia Clement

The Broadway alums are the latest tapped for Roundabout’s star-studded benefit event.

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Tony Winner Steve Kazee Joins Crime Series Blindspot by Olivia Clement

The Broadway alum—soon to return to the stage in Pretty Woman—has landed a recurring role in the third season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:08PM[SHARE]

West End Transfer of Bob Dylan's Girl From the North Country Sets Complete Cast by Olivia Clement

The musical will play London’s Noël Coward Theatre following an acclaimed world premiere at the Old Vic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM[SHARE]

La La Land's Never-Seen So Long Boulder City Finds Life on the Stage by Olivia Clement

Jimmy Fowlie imagines the solo show created by Emma Stone’s character Mia Dolan in the hit film.

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Thursday, November 2, 2017

Read Reviews for the Broadway Premiere of Junk by Olivia Clement

See what critics thought of Ayad Akhtar’s newest play at Lincoln Center Theater, starring Steven Pasquale.

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Paula Vogel Set for Talk at the Park Avenue Armory by Olivia Clement

The Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright will take part in the Armory’s November conversation series.

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National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene to Honor Jerry Zaks by Olivia Clement

The evening, in celebration of the company’s 103rd year, will be co-chaired by Robert De Niro, Nathan Lane, Bernadette Peters, and more.

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