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Thursday, November 2, 2017

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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Mint Theater to Stage Rare Revival of Hindle Wakes by Olivia Clement

Stanley Houghton’s comedy will be seen in New York City for the first time in 95 years.

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Why Jocelyn Bioh's African Mean Girls Play is the Version of Mean Girls You Need Right Now by Olivia Clement

Put this pertinent, moving, and hilarious Off-Broadway show on your radar.

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Wednesday, November 1, 2017

Beyoncé to Play Nala in Live-Action Lion King by Olivia Clement

Keegan Michael-Key has also joined the cast of the Disney remake.

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Jim Parsons, Zachary Quinto, Andrew Rannells, and Matt Bomer to Lead The Boys in the Band on Broadway by Olivia Clement

Joe Mantello will direct the first Broadway production of Mart Crowley’s groundbreaking play, commemorating its 50th anniversary.

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School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play Begins Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

Jocelyn Bioh’s play about a boarding school in Ghana in the ‘80s is helmed by Tony winner Rebecca Taichman.

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Watch Highlights From the Broadway Premiere of Junk by Olivia Clement

Take a sneak peek at Ayad Akhtar’s new play, about Wall Street in the ‘80s, now playing at Lincoln Center Theater.

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Arcadia's Bel Powley Completes Lobby Hero Cast on Broadway by Olivia Clement

The actor joins Brian Tyree Henry, Michael Cera, and Chris Evans in Kenneth Lonergan’s drama.

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The Public Announces Under the Radar Festival Lineup by Olivia Clement

The 14th annual festival will feature contemporary works from around the U.S. and the world.

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Return Engagement of The Wolves Begins Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

Sarah DeLappe’s award-winning play kicks off performances at Lincoln Center Theater.

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Tuesday, October 31, 2017

The Band's Visit Will Receive a Broadway Cast Album by Olivia Clement

The original Broadway cast recording from Ghostlight Records will be available later this year.

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Anna Ziegler's Actually Begins Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

Joshua Boone and Alexandra Socha star in the new drama at Manhattan Theatre Club.

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Monday, October 30, 2017

Newsies, Mamma Mia!, Gypsy, and More Tapped for Music Circus Season by Olivia Clement

The Sacramento theatre reveals the lineup for its 68th summer season.

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Richard Nelson's Illyria Opens Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

The Public Theater production details the early career of founder Joseph Papp.

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Dear Evan Hansen Thanks Fans With Free Tickets by Olivia Clement

The Tony-winning Broadway musical is partnering with Atlantic Records for a special performance December 10.

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Hamilton Takes Over The Broadway Cast This Week by Olivia Clement

The Playbill podcast welcomes Mandy Gonzalez, James Monroe Iglehart, and Joanna A. Jones.

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The Last Ship to Have U.K. Premiere and Tour by Olivia Clement

Sting is set to bring an updated version of his semi-autobiographical musical to his hometown of Newcastle.

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BPA Pulls Bullets Over Broadway As "Matter of Principle" by Olivia Clement

The institution says it no longer wishes to support the work of Woody Allen following the filmmaker’s comments on Harvey Weinstein.

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Seattle Area Theatre Cancels Planned Production of Woody Allen's Bullets Over Broadway by Olivia Clement

The institution says it no longer wishes to support the work of Allen following the filmmaker’s comments on Harvey Weinstein.

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Saturday, October 28, 2017

Theresa Rebeck's What We're Up Against Debuts Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

Gender and workplace politics collide in Rebeck's 1992 play, which is being staged in New York City for the first time.

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Friday, October 27, 2017

Marylouise Burke, Anneika Rose, and More Set for U.K. Premiere of Annie Baker's John by Olivia Clement

The National Theatre production will begin London performances in January, 2018.

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Exclusive: Watch Ben Fankhauser Sing 'Run Away With Me' by Olivia Clement

The Newsies star gives us a sneak peek at Kait Kerrigan and Brian Lowdermilk’s new musical The Mad Ones at 59E59 Theaters.

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Maxwell Caulfield, Game of Thrones' Mark Addy, and More Tapped for Hangmen by Olivia Clement

See who’s starring in the U.S. premiere of the Olivier Award-winning Royal Court Theatre production Off-Broadway.

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Daphne Rubin-Vega and Tom Hewitt to Return to Empanada Loca and Another Medea by Olivia Clement

The actors will reprise their roles in the monologue plays in celebration of Squeamish and Halloween.

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Thursday, October 26, 2017

Watch the Eerie New Trailer for the Broadway-Bound The Minutes by Olivia Clement

Get a taste for Tracy Letts’ new political comedy, debuting in Chicago next month.

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Watch Highlights From Too Heavy for Your Pocket by Olivia Clement

A look at Jiréh Breon Holder’s moving new play about the Freedom Riders, now playing at Roundabout Theatre Company.

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Home Improvement's Patricia Richardson Joins Cruel Intentions Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

The musical, which will return to (Le) Poisson Rouge next month, has found its Mrs. Caldwell.

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New Musicals Summer and Snow Child Among Edgerton Foundation Award Recipients by Olivia Clement

See the 27 world-premiere productions and artists that made the list.

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Leah Nanako Winkler Awarded First-Ever Mark O'Donnell Prize by Olivia Clement

The Kentucky playwright is the recipient of the inaugural prize from The Actors Fund and Playwrights Horizons.

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Country Music Star Clint Black is at Work on New Musical by Olivia Clement

The holiday show will reportedly have an industry reading in New York City in December.

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