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Wednesday, August 20, 2014

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

Reed Birney and Nick Westrate Will Helm New Matthew-Lee Erlbah Play Reading Aug. 27 by Philippe Bowgen

Tony nominee Reed Birney and Drama Desk Winner Nick Westrate will lead a stage veteran cast in a reading of Matthew-Lee Erlbah's new play, A Neighbor in the Area, directed by Wes Grantom…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:11PM

Casa Valentina Stars Reed Birney and Nick Westrate Reunite for New Play Reading Aug. 27 by Philippe Bowgen

Tony nominee Reed Birney and Drama Desk Winner Nick Westrate will lead a stage veteran cast in a reading of Matthew-Lee Erlbah's new play, A Neighbor in the Area, directed by Wes Grantom…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:10PM

"Jungle Book: Origins" Casts Christian Bale, Benedict Cumberbatch and Cate Blanchett by Philippe Bowgen

A trio of film stars – Christian Bale, Benedict Cumberbatch and Cate Blanchett – have joined the cast of the Warner Brothers version of the Rudyard Kipling classic, "Jungle …

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:30PM
Monday, August 18, 2014

Richard Gere and Cyndi Lauper Are Heard in New Animated Film "Henry & Me," Premiering Tonight by Philippe Bowgen

Producer Joseph Avallone's animated feature film "Henry & Me" – a baseball-themed tale of a young cancer-stricken boy’s magical journey, featuring the voices of…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Sunday, August 17, 2014

"The Sound of Music Live," Allison Janney, Tom Kitt, Lin-Manuel Miranda Win Creative Arts Emmys by Philippe Bowgen

Among the 80 awards statuettes that were presented at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards Aug. 16 were awards for stage veteran Allison Janney, "The Sound of Music Live," and Tom Kitt/Li…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

"The Sound of Music Live!," Allison Janney, Tom Kitt, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Tony Awards Win Creative Arts Emmys by Philippe Bowgen

Among the 80 awards statuettes that were presented at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards Aug. 16 were awards for stage veteran Allison Janney, "The Sound of Music Live!," and Tom Kitt/L…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:05AM
Saturday, August 16, 2014

Watch Glen Hansard Celebrate the 1000th Performance of Once on Broadway (Video) by Philippe Bowgen

Glen Hansard, the man behind the Academy Award nominated film "Once," joined the cast of the Broadway production on stage at curtain call to perform "Rocky Road to Dublin"…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18PM

Erin Sullivan Unloads Her "Theatrical Baggage" Guide to National Touring Aug. 18 by Philippe Bowgen

Actress Erin Sullivan will host a release party for her new book "THEATRICAL BAGGAGE: A Manual, a Workbook, and a Bible on how to survive a national tour and other gigs" Aug. 18 at…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:57PM

Broadway's Tom Wopat Will Star in The Will Rogers Follies at Finger Lakes Sept. 3 by Philippe Bowgen

Tom Wopat – best known for his role as Luke Duke on “The Dukes of Hazzard” – will play the title role of Will Rogers in the Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival&rsqu…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:45PM
Friday, August 15, 2014

This Is Our Youth Announces Rush Policy; Previews Will Begin Aug. 18 by Philippe Bowgen

A $35 rush ticket policy will be launched Aug. 18 for Steppenwolf’s production of Kenneth Lonergan’s This Is Our Youth - which will begin previews that date at the Cort Thea…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:29PM

"Jersey Boys" Film Star Erich Bergen To Host Online Concert Aug. 17 by Philippe Bowgen

Erich Bergen ("Jersey Boys") will host a live one-hour online concert through ConcertWindow.com on Aug. 17 at 3 PM.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:01PM

Award Winner Mike Birbiglia Joins "Orange is The New Black" As Recurring by Philippe Bowgen

According to The Wire, award-winning comedian and actor Mike Birbiglia will join the cast of Netflix's "Orange Is The New Black" as a recurring role, along with other new cast …

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:13PM

Veanne Cox, Betty Buckley and Hallie Foote Are Old Friends Again, Beginning Tonight at The Alley by Philippe Bowgen

The Alley Theatre at the University of Houston season kicks off Aug. 15 with Betty Buckley, Hallie Foote, Annalee Jefferies and Veanne Cox in Texas playwright Horton Foote’s The Old Fr…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, August 14, 2014

Musical Slasher Film "Stage Fright," With Meatloaf and Minnie Driver, Will Release Original Soundtrack Aug. 19 by Philippe Bowgen and Adam Hetrick

"Stage Fright," a new film musical combination of "Glee" and "Scream," will digitally release an original motion picture soundtrack – featuring performanc…

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:13PM

The School for Wives, With Phillipa Soo and Carson Elrod, Will Tickle Two River Theater Sept. 13 by Philippe Bowgen

Molière’s classic comedy The School for Wives, directed by Mark Wing-Davey and starring Phillipa Soo (Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812) and Carson Elrod (Peter and …

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:41PM

In The Heights Will Sizzle at Village Theatre Sept. 18 by Philippe Bowgen

The Tony-winning best musical in 2008, In The Heights, will explode into the Village Theatre (Issaquah, WA) Sept. 18 starring two of the original members of the National Tour - Perry Young a…

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:02PM

Broadway Leading Lady Janet Dacal & The Alvarez Orchestra Will Play Miami Aug. 23 by Philippe Bowgen

Broadway's Janet Dacal (In The Heights) will bring an intimate evening of American songbook classics infused with Cuban rhythms to Miami’s Havana 1957 Restaurant (Miami, FL) on Aug…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:10PM

Lincoln's Favorite Shakespeare, Featuring Chris Noth, John Douglas Thompson, Kathleen Chalfant, Presented Today by Philippe Bowgen

The Berkshire Theatre Group's benefit performance of Lincoln's Favorite Shakespeare is presented Aug. 14 at 4 PM on the Fitzpatrick Main Stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, August 13, 2014

Obie Winner and Tony Nominee Will Heat Up the Jacuzzi at Ars Nova Sept. 30 by Philippe Bowgen

Ars Nova has announced casting for the world premiere of the Debate Society's Jacuzzi – directed by Obie winner Oliver Butler and starring Tony nominee Peter Friedman (Ragtime…

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:39PM

Barbra Streisand's Intimate "Partners" Album Track List Revealed by Philippe Bowgen

Barbra Streisand's second duets album, "Partners," which features all-male guest performers including Billy Joel, Michael Bublé, Stevie Wonder and the late Elvis Presley…

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:02PM

Queen of the Night's Reign Will Extend Through End of September by Philippe Bowgen

Queen of the Night, the lavish theatrical feast from Sleep No More producer Randy Weiner, which opened to acclaim Feb. 2 at the Diamond Horseshoe supper club beneath the Paramount Hotel, has…

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:03PM

HOLA Awards Will Honor Danny Burstein, Pedro Pascal Oct. 13 by Philippe Bowgen

The Hispanic Organization of Latin Actors (HOLA), the nation’s longest running active arts advocacy organization for Latino actors, will honor Obie and Emmy winner Héctor Elizon…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:31PM
Saturday, August 9, 2014

Les Waters Will Direct New Play Marjorie Prime at Mark Taper Forum Sept. 10 by Philippe Bowgen

Jordan Harrison's new play Marjorie Prime will begin performances at the Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum (Los Angeles, CA) Sept. 10, directed by Obie Winner Les Waters (In The Next…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:52PM

Broadway Studded Cast Will Check In to Goodspeed's Holiday Inn Sept. 19 by Philippe Bowgen

Goodspeed Musicals has announced a Broadway veteran cast for its brand new, world premiere musical, based on the Academy Award-winning film, Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn - including Noa…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:07PM

Catch Glen Hansard's Impromptu Performance at Once at the Pantages (Video) by Philippe Bowgen

Glen Hansard, the man behind the Academy Award nominated film "Once," surprised audiences at LA's Pantages Theatre with an impromptu performance at the show's curtain call …

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:34PM

Lesli Margherita and More Will Celebrate Broadway Spotted's 5th Birthday Aug. 30 by Philippe Bowgen

54 Below (254 W. 54th Street) will present Broadway Spotted’s 5th Anniversary Concert Aug. 30 at 11 PM.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:29PM
Friday, August 8, 2014

The Library of Congress Announces a 2014-15 Performance Season Beyond Labels by Philippe Bowgen

The 2014-15 season of Concerts from the Library of Congress wil bring performers, ensembles and scholars from around the world in commemoration of the 150th birthday of founding patron Eliza…

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:01PM

San Diego Music Theatre's Next To Normal Will Open Sept. 26 by Philippe Bowgen

San Diego Music Theatre will present Next to Normal at the North Park Theatre (San Diego, CA) directed and choreographed by Nick DeGruccio, Sept. 26.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:12PM

Two-Time Oscar Nominee to Star in Carey Perloff's Kinship Premiere in Paris by Philippe Bowgen

Théâtre de Paris, one of France’s most acclaimed theater companies, will present the world premiere of Carey Perloff’s Kinship to star two-time Academy Award nominee…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:31PM

Is Melanie Griffith Bound for Broadway's Pippin? by Philippe Bowgen

Screen and stage actress Melanie Griffith (Chicago) has stated in an interview to Indiewire that she will join the cast of Broadway's Pippin in January of 2015 - the exact role she will …

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:45PM

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Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
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Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
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