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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

Grosses Analysis: Waitress Sees Uptick in Final Weeks and A Christmas Carol Breaks Box-Office Record by Olivia Clement

Waitress, starring Katharine McPhee, will close on Broadway January 5, 2020.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:42PM

New Taylor Mac Play Will Seat Audience in Giant Ball Pit by Olivia Clement

The Fre, a queer love story about today's cultural divide, will premiere at The Flea with direction by Niegel Smith.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:34AM

Joel Jeske’s The Artist Will Be With You in a Moment to Premiere Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

The new solo show, presented by three-time Drama Desk nominee Parallel Exit, will play A.R.T./New York.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:56AM

Bess Wohl's Grand Horizons Begins on Broadway December 23 by Olivia Clement

Leigh Silverman directs the new play, starring Jane Alexander, James Cromwell and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, December 20, 2019

Origin 1st Irish Theatre Festival to Return in January 2020 by Olivia Clement

The 12th annual festival will showcase six productions across multiple NYC venues, January 7–February 3.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:26PM

Maria Elena Ramirez, Triney Sandoval, and More to Star in 72 Miles to Go... Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

The new play by Hilary Bettis will receive its world premiere at Roundabout in 2020.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:59PM

Fairview’s Roslyn Ruff to Star in New Theatrical Work by Claudia Rankine by Olivia Clement

Obie winner Taibi Magar will helm the piece by the acclaimed author and poet at The Shed.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:08PM

New Play About Nancy Pelosi to Premiere in Chicago by Olivia Clement

Bill McMahon’s The Adult in the Room will play Victory Gardens in 2020.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:29AM

Sting to Return to The Last Ship for 2020 North American Tour by Olivia Clement

Oliver Savile, who starred with Sting in the Canadian premiere, will return as Gideon Fletcher.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:44AM

Is This A Room Returns to Off-Broadway’s Vineyard December 20 by Olivia Clement

Conceived and directed by Tina Satter, the psychological thriller is adapted from the transcript of the FBI interrogation of Reality Winner.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:43AM
Thursday, December 19, 2019

Taylor Mac to Be First-Ever Artist in Residence at WNET's ALL ARTS by Olivia Clement

Mac will create video content for the broadcast channel and its digital platforms.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:25PM

Alfie Fuller, John-Andrew Morrison, and More to Star in Blues for an Alabama Sky by Olivia Clement

Keen Company will bring Pearl Cleage's play to New York for the first time.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:55PM

Carla Gugino, Ava Briglia, Julian Elijah Martinez, More Cast in U.S. Premiere of Anatomy of a Suicide by Olivia Clement

The Alice Birch play, directed by Lileana Blain-Cruz, will open at the Atlantic Theater in February 2020.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:21PM

London’s Arcola Theatre Lines Up U.K. Premiere of Dominique Morisseau's Pipeline by Olivia Clement

The 2020 lineup also includes works by Inua Ellams and Rebecca Lenkiewicz.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07PM

Four-Time Tony-Winning Scenic Designer Peter Larkin Dies at 93 by Olivia Clement

Among his numerous credits were the original Broadway production of Peter Pan and the films Tootsie and The First Wives Club.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36AM
Wednesday, December 18, 2019

Alley's 2020 All New Festival to Showcase New Plays by Jiehae Park, Theresa Rebeck, Katie Bender, and More by Olivia Clement

Houston's Alley Theatre will showcase six new plays throughout January.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:39PM

Nikkole Salter, Portia, and More Join World Premiere of Stew Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

The world premiere by Zora Howard, presented by Page 73, will play a limited run in 2020.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM
Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Zachary Quinto, Dael Orlandersmith, and More to Take Part in Rattlestick's AlumniJam by Olivia Clement

In celebration of its 25th anniversary, the Off-Broadway theatre will showcase almuni playwrights every Monday night in January.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:14PM

Mona Mansour's The Vagrant Trilogy Finds its Cast Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

An epic story told in three parts, the new work delves into the Palestinian struggle for home and identity.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:04PM

Lucas Hnath’s The Thin Place Extends at Playwrights Horizons by Olivia Clement

The eerie new play will run for an additional three weeks due to popular demand.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:11PM

Watch the Cast of London's Ghost Quartet Perform ‘Starchild’ by Olivia Clement

The Dave Malloy musical is now playing at the Boulevard Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:44AM

The Lightning Thief to Head on Tour Post-Broadway by Olivia Clement

The musical adaption of Rick Riordan’s bestselling novel will return to the road in the 2020–2021 season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:28AM

Claire Foy and Matt Smith Will Bring Lungs to the Brooklyn Academy of Music by Olivia Clement

The Crown stars will reprise their performances in the Old Vic production of Duncan Macmillan's play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM
Monday, December 16, 2019

Cyndi Lauper to Perform at Roundabout Gala Honoring Alan Cumming by Olivia Clement

The evening will also celebrate Michael Kors and Lance Le Pere.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:28PM

Drew Droege and Michael Urie Team Up Again for Happy Birthday Doug by Olivia Clement

The playwright and performer of Bright Colors And Bold Patterns returns Off-Broadway with another solo comedy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:26PM

English National Opera Announces Spring Studio Live Lineup by Olivia Clement

Judith Weir’s Blond Eckbert and Jonathan Dove’s The Day After will be seen in 2020.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:15AM

World Premiere of Sing Street Opens at New York Theatre Workshop by Olivia Clement

The musical adaptation of John Carney’s hit film, directed by Tony winner Rebecca Taichman, opens December 16.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:09AM
Friday, December 13, 2019

Irish Rep Unveils 2020 Winter Season by Olivia Clement

The January–March programming includes works by Paul Muldoon, Eugene O’Neill, and Lady Augusta Gregory.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:11PM

Paddington Gets in a Jam Begins Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

The company behind The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show brings the show to Union Square's DR2 Theatre beginning December 13.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:57PM

Mrs. Doubtfire Opens in Seattle December 13 by Olivia Clement

The Broadway-bound new musical, starring Rob McClure, opens at the 5th Avenue Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:33PM

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