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Tuesday, March 10, 2020

Claudia Rankine's Help, Starring Roslyn Ruff, Begins at The Shed by Olivia Clement

The world premiere, directed by Taibi Magar, is part of Rankine's ongoing investigation into white male privilege.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:00AM

The Americans Writer Hilary Bettis Confronts One of the ‘Greatest Human Rights Issues of This Generation’ in Her Off-Broadway 72 Miles to Go... by Olivia Clement

With her world premiere play at Roundabout Theatre Company, the playwright makes the past personal.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:00AM

Monday, March 9, 2020

Grosses Analysis: New Arrivals Keep Broadway's Box Office Afloat Amid Coronavirus Concerns by Olivia Clement

Company, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf, The Lehman Trilogy, and more began previews during the week ending March 8.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:18PM

Erica Schmidt and Peter Dinklage Honored at New Group Gala March 9 by Olivia Clement

The evening, which celebrates the company's 25th anniversary, also honors Board President Abby Merrill.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:51PM

New Plays by Gab Reisman, Angela Hanks, and Rinne Groff Make Up 2020 SummerWorks Season by Olivia Clement

The 25th annual new play series from Clubbed Thumb will run May 15–July 1 at The Wild Project.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19PM

New Dramatists to Honor Jeanine Tesori and Tony Kushner With Distinguished Achievement Award by Olivia Clement

The Caroline, or Change writers will be celebrated in May.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM

The Ferryman’s Fra Fee to Star in New Irish Musical Breakfast on Pluto by Olivia Clement

The new work by Bob Kelly, Duke Special, and Des Kennedy will play four cities, culminating in a run at London’s Donmar Warehouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:21AM

Celine Song’s Endlings Opens at New York Theatre Workshop by Olivia Clement

Directed by Sammi Cannold, the new play opens Off-Broadway March 9 following last year's hit world premiere.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:24AM

Mrs. Doubtfire Begins on Broadway by Olivia Clement

Rob McClure returns to the title role from the world premiere in Seattle.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:15AM

Michael Friedman and Daniel Goldstein's Unknown Soldier Musical Opens Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

Trip Cullman directs the New York City premiere at Playwrights Horizons.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:00AM

Saturday, March 7, 2020

Will Eno's Gnit Begins at TFANA Off-Broadway March 7 by Olivia Clement

Joe Curnutte stars in the title role of Eno's Peer Gynt-inspired new work.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Friday, March 6, 2020

Goodspeed Musicals Adds Bhangra Musical Bhangin’ It to Worklight Series by Olivia Clement

The new musical by Mike Lew, Rehana Lew Mirza and Sam Willmott rounds out the 2020 season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:30PM

Douglas Lyons’ Chicken and Biscuits Opens at Queens Theatre by Olivia Clement

The new family comedy from the playwright-actor, seen on Broadway in Beautiful, celebrates its opening night March 6.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:34AM

Hadestown’s Amber Gray Tapped for New Thriller Mister by Olivia Clement

Mariama Diallo’s new film will also star Zoe Renee and Regina Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:23AM

Thursday, March 5, 2020

Carl Cofield to Direct the Public’s Traveling Cymbeline by Olivia Clement

The free, touring Mobile Unit production will visit all five boroughs in the spring.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:29PM

Louis Armstrong Musical A Wonderful World Kicks Off World Premiere in Miami by Olivia Clement

Juson Williams stars as the jazz legend in the Christopher Renshaw-helmed project.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:30PM

MTC Production of Qui Nguyen’s Poor Yella Rednecks Finds Its Cast by Olivia Clement

The co-world premiere, directed by May Adrales, is the next chapter in the playwright’s autobiographical trilogy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:56AM

Return Run of Haruna Lee’s Suicide Forest Extends Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

Lee's critically acclaimed bilingual nightmare play, now running at A.R.T./New York, will close March 21.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:49AM

Liza Jessie Peterson's The Peculiar Patriot Returns Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

The limited run, from Audible Theater, continues through March 7 at The Minetta Lane.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:14AM

Conor McPherson-Bob Dylan Musical, Girl From the North Country, Opens on Broadway by Olivia Clement

The production opens March 5 in the Belasco following successful runs Off-Broadway and in the West End.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:00AM

Wednesday, March 4, 2020

David Lansbury to Join Len Cariou in Harry Townsend's Last Stand Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

Lansbury replaces Craig Bierko in the Off-Broadway run at New York City Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:00PM

Steppenwolf to Launch 2020–2021 Season With World Premiere of Good Night, and Good Luck by Olivia Clement

The lineup also includes a new Seagull, a Tarell Alvin McCraney-Robert O'Hara collaboration, and plays by Vichet Chum, Donnetta Lavinia Grays, and Bess Wohl.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:09PM

Donja R. Love, Griffin Matthews, and Matt Gould Working on New Musical Drive Change by Olivia Clement

The show will detail the true story behind one of NYC's most lauded food trucks—built by a group of previously incarcerated youth.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:39AM

Martyna Majok's Sanctuary City Begins Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

The new play by the Pulitzer Prize–winning writer begins previews in a world premiere from New York Theatre Workshop.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:00AM

Ren Dara Santiago’s The Siblings Play Begins at Rattlestick Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

The Jenna Worsham–helmed premiere marks the professional playwriting debut of Fila-Rican playwright Santiago

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:44AM

Tuesday, March 3, 2020

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All stories by Olivia Clement on BroadwayStars

Claudia Rankine's Help, Starring Roslyn Ruff, Begins at The Shed by Olivia Clement

The Americans Writer Hilary Bettis Confronts One of the ‘Greatest Human Rights Issues of This Generation’ in Her Off-Broadway 72 Miles to Go... by Olivia Clement

Grosses Analysis: New Arrivals Keep Broadway's Box Office Afloat Amid Coronavirus Concerns by Olivia Clement

Erica Schmidt and Peter Dinklage Honored at New Group Gala March 9 by Olivia Clement

New Plays by Gab Reisman, Angela Hanks, and Rinne Groff Make Up 2020 SummerWorks Season by Olivia Clement

New Dramatists to Honor Jeanine Tesori and Tony Kushner With Distinguished Achievement Award by Olivia Clement

The Ferryman’s Fra Fee to Star in New Irish Musical Breakfast on Pluto by Olivia Clement

Celine Song’s Endlings Opens at New York Theatre Workshop by Olivia Clement

Mrs. Doubtfire Begins on Broadway by Olivia Clement

Michael Friedman and Daniel Goldstein's Unknown Soldier Musical Opens Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

Will Eno's Gnit Begins at TFANA Off-Broadway March 7 by Olivia Clement

Goodspeed Musicals Adds Bhangra Musical Bhangin’ It to Worklight Series by Olivia Clement

Douglas Lyons’ Chicken and Biscuits Opens at Queens Theatre by Olivia Clement

Hadestown’s Amber Gray Tapped for New Thriller Mister by Olivia Clement

Carl Cofield to Direct the Public’s Traveling Cymbeline by Olivia Clement

Louis Armstrong Musical A Wonderful World Kicks Off World Premiere in Miami by Olivia Clement

MTC Production of Qui Nguyen’s Poor Yella Rednecks Finds Its Cast by Olivia Clement

Return Run of Haruna Lee’s Suicide Forest Extends Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

Liza Jessie Peterson's The Peculiar Patriot Returns Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

Conor McPherson-Bob Dylan Musical, Girl From the North Country, Opens on Broadway by Olivia Clement

David Lansbury to Join Len Cariou in Harry Townsend's Last Stand Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

Steppenwolf to Launch 2020–2021 Season With World Premiere of Good Night, and Good Luck by Olivia Clement

Donja R. Love, Griffin Matthews, and Matt Gould Working on New Musical Drive Change by Olivia Clement

Martyna Majok's Sanctuary City Begins Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

Ren Dara Santiago’s The Siblings Play Begins at Rattlestick Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

Go Behind the Scenes of the World Premiere of Help With Claudia Rankine by Olivia Clement

Juilliard, Berkeley Rep, TDF, and More Announce New Hires by Olivia Clement

Check Out the New Music Video for ’Drive It Like You Stole It’ From the Broadway-Bound Sing Street by Olivia Clement

Head Into the Rehearsal Room With the Cast and Creators of Whisper House by Olivia Clement

Jeremy O. Harris Signs Deal With HBO to Commission New Theatrical Projects by Olivia Clement

World Premiere of Coal Country Opens at The Public Theater Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement