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Friday, August 8, 2014

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

Established and Emerging Artists Will Brew The Tempest at Chautauqua Aug. 8 by Philippe Bowgen

The acclaimed Chautauqua Theatre Company will present William Shakespeare’s The Tempest, directed by Jade King Carroll, Aug. 8-15 on the Bratton Theatre Mainstage (Chautauqua, NY).

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Thursday, August 7, 2014

Saycon Sengbloh Will Bring Her Vintage Pop Soul to 54 Below by Philippe Bowgen

54 Below will present Broadway favorite Saycon Sengbloh (Holler If Ya Hear Me, Fela!) for the first time for two nights of her cabaret act, Vintage Pop Soul, Aug. 13 at 7 PM and Aug. 29…

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:11PM

Broadway Talent Swims to The Little Mermaid at Sharon Playhouse by Philippe Bowgen

Jennifer Werner (The Book of Mormon) will direct and choreograph Bernard Dotson (Finian’s Rainbow, Chicago, Ragtime) and more in Disney's The Little Mermaid at the Sharon Playhouse…

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:40PM

Stars of HBO's "Looking" and "Girls" Will Headline at Ars Nova by Philippe Bowgen

Ars Nova has announced a lineup featuring new comedy, music and theater events including Showgasm featuring Jemima Kirke ("Girls"), Those Lost Boys with Frankie J. Alvarez ("L…

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:04PM

Broadway's Linda Eder Will Headline Bucks County Cabaret Oct. 4 by Philippe Bowgen

Veteran cabaret singer and Broadway performer Linda Eder will sing a diverse repertoire of Broadway and standards at the Bucks County Cabaret, a one-night-only concert produced by and benefi…

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:25PM

Bedlam's Repertory Will Feature New Adaptations of Seagull and Sense & Sensibility by Philippe Bowgen

Bedlam, the aclaimed Off-Broadway company, helmed by Eric Tucker, will present the North American premiere of Anya Reiss’ adaptation of The Seagull by Anton Chekhov, and the world prem…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:40PM

Annaleigh Ashford, Pia Zadora and More Salute Elaine Stritch at Metropolitan Room Tonight by Philippe Bowgen

The Metropolitan Room (34 W. 22nd Street)  salutes the late Broadway and screen legend Elaine Stritch in a one-night-only event Aug. 7 at 7 PM with a lineup including Tony nominee Annal…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, August 6, 2014

"True Blood" Star Tapped for Mamet's Race at Center Theatre Group Sept. 7 by Philippe Bowgen

The Center Theatre Group/Kirk Douglas Theatre has announced casting for their production of David Mamet's Race – including Chris Bauer ("True Blood," A Streetcar Named De…

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:06PM

Things I Left on Long Island by Jonathan Larson Grant Recipient Will Debut Aug. 9 by Philippe Bowgen

Roadie Soadie Productions will present the world premiere of Things I Left On Long Island, a new play by 2014 Jonathan Larson Grant recipient Sara Cooper, as part of the 2014 New York Intern…

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:55PM

Jason Robert Brown Will Perform to Benefit WPPAC Conservatory Tonight by Philippe Bowgen

The White Plains Performing Arts Center will host lyricist and composer Jason Robert Brown (The Bridges of Madison County) for a one-night performance of his work to benefit their conservato…

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:45PM
Sunday, August 3, 2014

Daniel Radcliffe, Ethan Hawke, Chloe Grace Moretz To Make Television Appearances Aug. 4-18 by Philippe Bowgen

Daniel Radcliffe, Ethan Hawke, Chloe Grace Moretz and more are on your television this week and next – check below as Playbill.com tells you when to catch Broadway names and fame …

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:56PM
Friday, August 1, 2014

New Musical Party Monster Will Explode at 54 Below Aug. 27 by Philippe Bowgen

54 Below will present a one night only showcase presentation of Party Monster The Musical – the electronic dance music (EDM) musical based on James St. James' memoir "Party Mo…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:01PM

Newsies and Other Broadway Musicals Will Be Featured in Behind The Scenes Miniseries for Lifetime by Philippe Bowgen

Broadway Across America has announced that the touring companies of Newsies, Motown, Annie and Pippin will be featured on Lifetime television’s award-winning morning show “T…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:41PM

Newsies Will Be Featured in Behind The Scenes Miniseries for Lifetime by Philippe Bowgen

Broadway Across America has announced that Disney’s Newsies will be featured on Lifetime television’s award-winning morning show “The Balancing Act” as part of the si…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:40PM

Taylor Mac and The Civilians Will Headline New Victory's LabWorks 2014-15 by Philippe Bowgen

The New Victory Theater, New York City’s premier theater for kids and families, has announced the 2014-15 New Victory LabWorks new work development residencies – including work f…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:12PM

Broadway's Phantom Calls On Fan Artists to Re-Design Iconic Mask by Philippe Bowgen

Producers Cameron Mackintosh and The Really Useful Group announced a multi-tiered art contest inviting fans of the musical Phantom of the Opera and all artists across the country to submit o…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:42PM
Thursday, July 31, 2014

Japan Society Announces 2014-15 History of WWII Through Theatre Lineup by Philippe Bowgen

The Japan Society has announced Stories from the War: Reflecting on WWII Through Theatre, a series of theater events marking the 70th anniversary of the end of WWII, as part of their 20…

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:00PM

Lauren Worsham Headlines NAMT's Songwriter Spotlight at 54 Below Aug. 25 by Philippe Bowgen

The National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) will present its Songwriter Spotlight concert at 54 Below – featuring work by Joe Iconis and performances by Lauren Worsham and more &n…

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:48PM

Richard Gere, Cyndi Lauper Tapped for New Animated Project About Young Boy's Fight Against Cancer by Philippe Bowgen

Producer Joseph Avallone has announced the upcoming release of the animated feature film "Henry & Me" – a baseball-themed tale of a young cancer-stricken boy’s magi…

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:33PM

Broadway Vets Flock to Milwaukee Rep's Color Purple by Philippe Bowgen

Milwaukee Repertory Theater's The Color Purple has announced casting – including former Purple Broadway cast members Zonya Love and Nathanial Stampley, and national tour member All…

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:18PM

The Internet Is For Q! Social-Media Performance of Avenue Q Held Tonight by Philippe Bowgen

The Tony Award-winning musical Avenue Q celebrates its 11th anniversary in New York July 31 at 8 PM with a special interactive social media performance –The Internet Is For Q! &nd…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Mike Birbiglia Will Thank God For Jokes at BAM Sept. 5 by Philippe Bowgen

Award-winning comedian, actor and filmmaker Mike Birbiglia will return to BAM Sept. 5 at 8 PM with his new show Thank God for Jokes, a painfully awkward evening of, "stories about jokes…

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:17PM

Bill T. Jones to Stage Free Dance Classic at the Delacorte Sept. 12-13 by Philippe Bowgen

New York City Center and the Public Theater will present two free evenings of dance at the Delactorte featuring Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company, Lil Buck…

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:06PM

Dustin Diamond Will 'Screech' Into Bayside! The Musical! Aug. 27 by Philippe Bowgen

National Lampoon will present more performances of Bayside! The Musical! – the "Saved by The Bell" parody – featuring original TV favorite 'Screech,' Dustin Dia…

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:55PM

Oh Hell No! Benefit Oct. 27 at New World Stages by Philippe Bowgen

Civil rights activist and author David Mixner will premiere his new stage work, Oh Hell No!, a one night only evening of autobiographical storytelling, Oct. 27 at 7:00 PM at New World Stages.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:38PM

It's Only Kickball, Stupid Bounces into Hartley House Aug. 28 by Philippe Bowgen

A new immersive and interactive comedy by Caroline Prugh, It's Only Kickball Stupid, will open at the Hartley House (413 W. 46th Street) Aug. 28.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:29PM

Billy Porter and David Ives Will Share in Guggenheim's 2014 Works & Process Season by Philippe Bowgen

Works & Process, the Guggenheim's insider programming centered on artistic process, has announced its fall 2014 season, including presentations from work by Billy Porter and David Iv…

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:18PM

A.R. Gurney Will Be Honored At Wesport's Annual Gala Sept. 22 by Philippe Bowgen

Westport Country Playhouse's Annual Gala – hosted by Jim Simpson and Sigourney Weaver – will honor playhouse regular and celebrated playwright A.R. Gurney and playhouse trust…

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:00PM

Alan Ayckbourn's Things We Do For Love Will Play Westport Aug. 19 by Philippe Bowgen

Tony nominee John Tillinger will direct Alan Ayckbourn's romantic comedy Things We Do For Love at the Westport Country Playhouse opening Aug. 19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:36PM
Sunday, July 27, 2014

John Benjamin Hickey Stars in New WGN Series "Manhattan" Premiering Tonight by Philippe Bowgen

WGN America debuts a new drama series, "Manhattan," this evening July 27 at 9 PM/8 PM Central – starring John Benjamin Hickey (The Normal Heart) – about the Manhattan P…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:42PM

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