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Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Tony Winners Neil Patrick Harris and Alan Cumming Will Hold Signings at Barnes and Noble by Philippe Bowgen

Tony winners Neil Patrick Harris (Hedwig and the Angry Inch) and Alan Cumming (Cabaret) will hold signings of their books – "Neil Patrick Harris: Choose Your Own Autobiography…

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:59PM

Pittsburgh Public Opens 40th Anniversary Season With New Production of The Glass Menagerie by Philippe Bowgen

The Pittsburgh Public's 40th Anniversary Season of Legends will open with a brand new production of Tennessee Williams’ The Glass Menagerie – directed by Pam…

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:32PM

Noor Theatre Taps Amir Arison for 2014-15 Season of Mid-East Theatre by Philippe Bowgen

Noor Theatre Company's 2014-15 season will include work by Mark Wing-Davey, Amir Arison ("Girls," "The Blacklist") and Heather Raffo, among others –…

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:01PM

Yale Grads Will Present World Premiere Stage Adaptation The Fatal Eggs at ATA by Philippe Bowgen

Dustin Wills will present the New York Premiere of The Fatal Eggs – an original adaptation of Mikhail Bulgakov’s 1924 novella of the same name – at the…

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:26PM

Hugh Jackman Will Talk Broadway’s The River With Jimmy Fallon Tonight by Philippe Bowgen

Hugh Jackman (The Boy From Oz) – returning to Broadway next month in Jez Butterworth's new play The River directed by Ian Rickson – will be a guest on “The …

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:12PM

New Reading of Original Musical Little Bitters Will Premiere at Galway Pub by Philippe Bowgen

David Alan Thornton will present a staged reading of his new original musical Little Bitters Sept. 15 at 6 PM at the Galway Pub (7 E. 36th Street).

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:56PM

Broadway Regulars Will Get Intimate In Artists For World Peace Fundraiser at Joe’s Pub by Philippe Bowgen

Artists for World Peace will present its fourth annual Broadway fundraiser Oct. 5 at 9 PM at Joe's Pub (425 Lafayette Street) – featuring some of Broadway’s top perfo…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:17PM
Sunday, September 7, 2014

Two Chicago Veteran Actors Killed in Separate Tragic Accidents Sept. 6 by Philippe Bowgen

According to ChicagoTribune.com, longtime Chicago theatre veteran Molly Glynn was killed after she was hit by a falling tree while biking on a forest trail; in a separate tragic accident, lo…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:55PM

Digital Downloads for The Bridges of Madison County Sheet Music Available Now by Philippe Bowgen

According to Jason Robert Brown's official website, SheetMusicDirect.com has made 14 songs from Brown's acclaimed The Bridges of Madison County available for immediate digital downlo…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:44PM

“True Blood” Star Opens in David Mamet’s Race at Center Theatre Group Tonight by Philippe Bowgen

The Center Theatre Group/Kirk Douglas Theatre opens their production of David Mamet's Race – featuring Chris Bauer ("True Blood," A Streetcar Named Desire) and DeWand…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, September 5, 2014

Broadway Cast Flocks to Evita at the Engeman in Northport by Philippe Bowgen

The John W. Engeman Theater in Northport, NY will present a Broadway studded cast in Evita, set to open Sept. 18 at 8 PM.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:05PM

Boston’s Lyric Stage Opens Season With Sweeney Todd Tonight by Philippe Bowgen

The Lyric Stage Company of Boston opens its season with Stephen Sondheim's Sweeney Todd, directed by Spiro Veloudos, Sept. 5.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

David Cromer’s Our Town Launches KC Rep’s 50th Season Tonight by Philippe Bowgen

David Cromer, Gary Griffin and Ayad Akhtar are among the highlights of Kansas City Rep's 50th anniversary season – kicking off with Cromer's Our Town Sept. 5.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, September 4, 2014

The 92nd Street Y Will Explore O’Neill Center’s Role as Theatre Lab Sept. 8 by Philippe Bowgen

Anyone curious about the O'Neill's influential new work development process for playwrights are encouraged to attend a free evening of performance and discussion at the 92nd Street Y…

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:22PM

Patti LuPone, Ben Vereen Will Play The Schimmel Center’s 2014-15 Season by Philippe Bowgen

The Schimmel Center at Pace University has announced its 2014-15 season – including performances from Patti LuPone, an evening of Cy Coleman and work from Ben Vereen &ndash…

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:27PM

U.K. and Ireland Tour of Anything Goes Will Launch In January 2015 by Philippe Bowgen

Stage Entertainment, in association with Sheffield Theatres, has announced the U.K. and Ireland tour of Cole Porter’s classic musical comedy, Anything Goes, opening at the New Wimb…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:52PM

UK and Ireland Tour of Anything Goes Will Launch In January 2015 by Philippe Bowgen

Stage Entertainment, in association with Sheffield Theatres, has announced the UK and Ireland tour of Cole Porter’s classic musical comedy, Anything Goes, opening at the New Wimble…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:52PM

Tony Nominee Joshua Henry Will Debut at Joe’s Pub Sept. 22 by Philippe Bowgen

Two-time Tony nominee Joshua Henry (Violet, Porgy and Bess) will make his Joe's Pub debut in concert Sept. 22 at 7:30 PM.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:11PM
Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Shakespeare’s Cymbeline Adaptation on Film Will Star Ethan Hawke, John Leguizamo by Philippe Bowgen

According to Deadline.com, Grindstone Entertainment has acquired rights to Michael Almereyda's adaptation of Shakespeare's classic Cymbeline – starring Ethan Hawke…

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:01PM

Dan O’Brien And Suzan-Lori Parks Named 2014 Horton Foote Prize Recipients by Philippe Bowgen

The 2014 Horton Foote Prize for the 2012-13/2013-14 seasons’ Outstanding New American Play has been awarded to The Body of an American by Dan O’Brien and the 2014…

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:27PM

The Civilians Will Collaborate With Metropolitan Museum of Art as Artists in Residency by Philippe Bowgen

For the first time in the Metropolitan Musem of Art's history, the investigative theater company – The Civilians – will lead a significant yearlong explorati…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:56PM

Songwriters’ Salon Cabaret Series Will Feature New Work From Composers Sept. 4 by Philippe Bowgen

Write Act Rep presents The Songwriters' Salon – a cabaret series featuring composers and lyricists on the first Thursday of each month – with the next instal…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:19PM
Thursday, August 21, 2014

Barbra Streisand and Babyface Sing from Her "Partners" Album (Video) by Philippe Bowgen

Catch this video previewing the fourth track off of Barbra Streisand's new intimate duets album "Partners" where she sings "Evergreen" with ten-time Grammy-winning re…

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:41PM

110 Stories Will Honor 9/11 Survivor Accounts with Celebrity Cast by Philippe Bowgen

Featuring celebrity portrayals of firsthand 9/11 survivor accounts, Sarah Tuft’s play 110 Stories will be presented in Los Angeles on the 13th anniversary of the tragedy, Sept. 11 at 7…

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:01PM

Carrie Will Storm Melbourne Sept. 25 by Philippe Bowgen

Ghost Light, in association with Moving Light Productions, will present the Melbourne, Australia premiere of Carrie The Musical at Chapel Off Chapel to start performances Sept. 25.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:34PM

Showtime's "Ray Donovan" and "Masters of Sex" Will Return With Third Seasons by Philippe Bowgen

Showtime has green lit third seasons for both of drama series, "Ray Donovan," starring Liev Schreiber and "Masters of Sex" starring Michael Sheen and Lizzy Caplan, announ…

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:00PM

Westboro Baptist Church Musical God Hates This Show Will Play Halloween at Joe's Pub Before Off-Broadway Run by Philippe Bowgen

God Hates This Show: Shirley Phelps-Roper In Concert, Live From Hell – written and directed by John J. Caswell, Jr. and starring Erin Markey – will play a one night only engageme…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:16PM

New Family Comedy The Last Days of Cleopatra Begins Performances Off Broadway Tonight by Philippe Bowgen

Producer Georganne Aldrich Heller presents the world premiere of The Last Days of Cleopatra – a black comedy set in Dublin, Ireland – written by Laoisa Sexton and directed by Tim…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Act One's Tony Shalhoub Will Recur On "Nurse Jackie" by Philippe Bowgen

Emmy Award winner and Tony nominee Tony Shalhoub (Act One) will join Emmy-winning actress Edie Falco (The House of Blue Leaves) as a series regular on the seventh season of Showtime's &q…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:29PM

Justin Sayre and The Meeting Will Return With Sixth Season At Joe's Pub by Philippe Bowgen

The Meeting, hosted by Justin Sayre, the acclaimed comedy and variety show, will return to Joe's Pub at The Public Theater in September 2014 (425 Lafayette Street) for the launch of…

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:33PM

New Australian Anything Goes Will Dock in Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney in 2015 by Philippe Bowgen

Leading Australian theatre producer John Frost and Opera Australia artistic director Lyndon Terracini have announced they will present a new production of Cole Porter’s musical comedy …

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:59PM

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