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Wednesday, January 8, 2020

Rose Byrne and Bobby Cannavale on Working Onstage and Living Together by Olivia Clement

The married couple will soon be seen at BAM in Simon Stone's contemporary rewrite of Medea.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM

What It Takes to Put Together the Public Theater’s Renowned Under the Radar Festival by Olivia Clement

Artistic director Mark Russell brings us behind the scenes of the two-week 2020 festival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:00AM

Under the Radar, Featuring What to Send Up, Constellations, and More, Begins January 8 by Olivia Clement

The 16th annual festival of cutting-edge work takes over the Public Theater and other venues through January 19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Tuesday, January 7, 2020

Waitress’ Alison Luff Joins New Pro-Wrestling Series Heels by Olivia Clement

The Broadway actor will be part of the new drama from Starz.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:55PM

Jacqueline Novak’s Get on Your Knees Extends Again Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

Now in its third run, the show plays the Lucille Lortel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:06PM

Comedian Ashley Blaker to Debut Goy Friendly at SoHo Playhouse by Olivia Clement

The British comedian takes on anti-Semitism through humor and the demystification of Judaism in his new Off-Broadway show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:01PM

Brooklyn Nine-Nine’s Andre Braugher, Enrico Colantoni, and More Join Debra Messing in Birthday Candles on Broadway by Olivia Clement

The Noah Haidle play, directed by Vivienne Benesch and presented by Roundabout Theatre Company, will open in April.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:59PM

Korey Jackson, Toussaint Jeanlouis, and More to Star in Katori Hall’s The Hot Wing King Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

The world premiere, at Signature Theatre, begins in February.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36PM
Monday, January 6, 2020

Jeremy O. Harris to Pen Script for Warner Bros. Film Adaptation of The New World by Olivia Clement

Aleš Kot’s 2019 graphic novel, a sci-fi action romance, will be adapted for the screen by the Slave Play author.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:33PM

Montego Glover, Kara Young, and More to Star in All the Natalie Portmans by Olivia Clement

MCC will present the world premiere of the new play by C.A. Johnson.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:30PM

Erica Schmidt's Mac Beth Returns Off-Broadway January 6 by Olivia Clement

The Red Bull Theater production returns for a seven-week run at Hunter College.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:22PM

Ivo van Hove Adapting Édouard Louis' Who Killed My Father by Olivia Clement

Dutch actor Hans Kesting will star in the world premiere of the French author's third book, premiering in Antwerp this spring.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:31AM

David Alan Grier Talks A Soldier's Play, In Living Color, and More on Today by Olivia Clement

The Tony- and Grammy-nominated actor, singer, comedian, and producer opens up about his latest role on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:41AM

Comedian Jacqueline Novak Conquers Theatre With Her Off-Broadway Smash by Olivia Clement

Back for a third run, Novak shares the secret behind making Get On Your Knees a hit.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:00AM
Sunday, January 5, 2020

A Christmas Carol Closes on Broadway January 5 by Olivia Clement

Campbell Scott stars in the new version of Charles Dickens’ well-known classic from Harry Potter playwright Jack Thorne.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Saturday, January 4, 2020

My Name Is Lucy Barton Begins Previews on Broadway by Olivia Clement

The Manhattan Theatre Club production, starring Laura Linney, begins performances at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre January 4.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, January 3, 2020

Nick Payne's Constellations, Elizabeth Swados' The Beautiful Day, and More Part of La MaMa Winter–Spring 2020 Season by Olivia Clement

Check out what's playing at the Tony-winning downtown theatre January–April 2020.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:38PM

Aleshea Harris’ What to Send Up When it Goes Down Will Return Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

The critically acclaimed production from The Movement Theatre Company will play at Playwrights Horizons over the summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:34PM

Orlagh Cassidy to Star as Nancy Pelosi in The Adult in the Room by Olivia Clement

The Bill McMahon play will premiere at Chicago's Victory Gardens.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM

GLAAD Media Awards to Welcome Return of Broadway Production Category by Olivia Clement

The category returns in 2020 after a six-year hiatus.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:59AM
Thursday, January 2, 2020

Kathleen Chalfant, Samantha Bee, and More Tapped for Benefit Readings of Spare Rib by Olivia Clement

Winter Miller's play, about a cabal of (in)famous women who demand reproductive freedom, will celebrate the anniversary of Roe v. Wade.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:01PM

Harriet, Little Women, and More Nominated for Casting Society’s Artios Awards by Olivia Clement

Douglas Aibel, Vineyard Theatre's co-artistic director as well as a casting director, is among the 2020 film nominees.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:00PM
Wednesday, January 1, 2020

What's Coming to Off-Broadway in Winter 2020? by Olivia Clement

Playbill’s must-read guide to new Off-Broadway plays and musicals debuting in January, February, and March 2020.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:00AM
Monday, December 30, 2019

Margo Seibert, Thom Sesma, Estelle Parsons, More to Star in Off-Broadway Premiere of Unknown Soldier Musical by Olivia Clement

The show will be the final work from the late composer Michael Friedman—with a book and lyrics by Daniel Goldstein—to premiere in N.Y.C.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:43PM
Saturday, December 28, 2019

Miss America’s Ugly Daughter Begins Performances Off-Broadway December 28 by Olivia Clement

In the new monologue play, Barra Grant navigates her relationship with her mother, Bess Myerson, the first and only Jewish Miss America.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, December 27, 2019

Muriel's Wedding Will Have Private Lab Reading in N.Y.C. in 2020 by Olivia Clement

The new musical, seen in Australia in 2017 and 2019, will be developed in New York.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:32AM
Thursday, December 26, 2019

Allee Willis, The Color Purple Composer and Lyricist, Dies at 72 by Olivia Clement

The Grammy-winning artist passed away in Los Angeles December 24.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:59AM
Tuesday, December 24, 2019

Watch Ethan Slater’s Acoustic Cover of ’Simple Sponge’ by Olivia Clement

The Tony nominee puts his own twist on the song that “means the world” to him.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:03PM

Idina Menzel Opens Up About Working With Adam Sandler, Holiday Traditions, and More by Olivia Clement

The Tony winner stopped by The Ellen Show to chat with guest host Ellie Kemper.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM
Monday, December 23, 2019

New West Side Story Pushes Back Broadway Opening by Olivia Clement

The delay comes after star Isaac Cole Powell's onstage injury December 20.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:10PM

All that Chat

2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic