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Thursday, July 17, 2014

Cast Members From Wicked, If/Then, Rocky and More Will Meow For NY Humane Society July 21 by Philippe Bowgen

The sixth annual Broadway Meows Concert for the Humane Society of New York – featuring Luis Salgado (Rocky), Cassie Okenka (Wicked), Gisela Adisa (Sister Act) and more – will be …

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:49PM

PLAYBILL POLL: Who Should Kill It as Patrick Bateman in American Psycho? Readers Respond by Philippe Bowgen

Second Stage has announced that American Psycho, the musical based on the 1991 Bret Easton Ellis novel of the same name, will begin performances in February 2015. The production has already …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:26PM

Director Liesl Tommy on Her Revolutionary Production of Les Misérables at Dallas Theater Center by Philippe Bowgen

It seems like director Liesl Tommy is everywhere. And deservingly so. Having recently directed Appropriate at the Signature Theatre Off-Broadway to high acclaim, making several appearances t…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Veanne Cox, Betty Buckley and Hallie Foote Will Lead Horton Foote's The Old Friends at the Alley Aug. 15 by Philippe Bowgen

The Alley Theatre at the University of Houston season will begin with Betty Buckley, Hallie Foote, Annalee Jefferies and Veanne Cox in Texas playwright Horton Foote’s The Old Friends, …

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:25PM

For Tonight Will Add Concert Performance and Wikimusical Will Extend For Second Time at NYMF by Philippe Bowgen

The 2014 New York Musical Theatre Festival kicked off July 7 – and in the second week of performances, we've got the scoop on two more productions which are so popualr they're …

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:44PM

Sondheim Will Be Improvised and UnScripted at Oregon Shakes July 28 by Philippe Bowgen

The Oregon Shakespeare Festival will host a one-night-only presentation of completely improvised musical theatre when Impro Theatre takes over the festival’s Thomas Theatre for OSF Pre…

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:30PM
Sunday, July 13, 2014

Watch Christopher Walken Tear Up A Rug Before You See Him Tear Up Neverland (Video) by Philippe Bowgen

It was just recently announced that Christopher Walken will play Captain Hook in the Dec. 4 live broadcast of "Peter Pan" on NBC – but Walken has roots on the boards of Broad…

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:23PM

Best of Broadway Barks on Instagram and Twitter: James Franco, Les Misérables, Bebe Neuwirth and More Put Their Paws Up by Philippe Bowgen

Check out this compilation of Instagram and Twitter photos from Broadway Barks 2014 – featuring some of our favorite Broadway and Hollywood personalities all joining together for an af…

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:02PM

Best of Broadway Barks 16 on Instagram and Twitter: James Franco, Les Misérables, Bebe Neuwirth and More Put Their Paws Up by Philippe Bowgen

Check out this compilation of Instagram and Twitter photos from Broadway Barks 2014 – featuring some of our favorite Broadway and Hollywood personalities all joining together for an af…

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:02PM

"Peter Pan" on NBC Will Fly On Soprano Wings, Who Will It Be? by Philippe Bowgen

NBC's "Peter Pan" has announced it will feature Christopher Walken as Hook – but the Dec. 4 broadcast will also feature, according to NBC chairman Robert Greenblatt, a wo…

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:40PM

"Peter Pan" on NBC May Fly On Soprano Wings; Who Will It Be? by Philippe Bowgen

NBC's "Peter Pan" has announced it will feature Christopher Walken as Hook – but the Dec. 4 broadcast will also feature, according to NBC chairman Robert Greenblatt, a wo…

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:34PM

Christoper Walked 'Hooked' to Lead NBC's "Peter Pan" Broadcast by Philippe Bowgen

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Tony nominee and Oscar winner Christopher Walken will play Captain Hook in NBC's "Peter Pan" – the network's follow-up live music…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:25PM

Christoper Walken 'Hooked' to Lead NBC's "Peter Pan" Broadcast by Philippe Bowgen

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Tony nominee and Oscar winner Christopher Walken will play Captain Hook in NBC's "Peter Pan" – the network's follow-up live music…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:25PM

Village Theatre, Birthplace of Next to Normal, Will Premiere Six Brand New Musicals in Development by Philippe Bowgen

The Village Theatre (Issaquah, WA) – the birthplace of Next to Normal and Million Dollar Quartet – has announced its lineup for the 14th Annual Village Originals Festival of New …

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:16AM

TUTS Underground Season Will Feature First Date, LMNOP And More by Philippe Bowgen

Theatre Under the Stars Underground (Houston, TX) will present four musicals as part of their second season – Reefer Madness, Waiting for Johnny Depp, LMNOP and First Date – whic…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:00AM
Saturday, July 12, 2014

Music Man with Santino Fontana and Laura Osnes Sells Out in 24 Hours at Transport Group by Philippe Bowgen

The Transport Group's recently cast one night only presentation of The Music Man featuring Laura Osnes, Santino Fontana and Andrew Keenan-Bolger among others, sold out within 24 hours of…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:05PM

Cheyenne Jackson and Audra McDonald Will Play Tilles Center's 2014-15 Season on Long Island by Philippe Bowgen

Long Island’s Premier Showplace, The Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at LIU Post (Brookville, NY),  will present  over 40 entertainment acts each weekend through 2015 &…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:29PM
Friday, July 11, 2014

Boston's Lyric Stage Casts Its Sweeney Todd, Mrs. Lovett and More For Season Opener by Philippe Bowgen

The Lyric Stage Company of Boston has announced casting for its season opener, Stephen Sondheim's Sweeney Todd, directed by Spiro Veloudos, starting Sept. 5.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:47PM

New Line Unleashes Jerry Springer the Opera and Bonnie & Clyde On St. Louis by Philippe Bowgen

New Line Theatre (St. Louis, MO) has announced its 24th season of adult, alternative musical theatre –including the St. Louis premieres of the new musical Bonnie & Clyde and Jerry …

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:30PM

Bill Irwin Will Inspire Broadway Rising Stars at Town Hall July 14 by Philippe Bowgen

Broadway Preludes will present Broadway Rising Stars, the annual revue giving recent graduates from the nation's leading performing arts schools a chance to showcase their talents o…

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:08PM

Anika Larsen and More Will Teach Broadway's Soon-To-Be at Seventh Annual Youth Summer Camp by Philippe Bowgen

Anika Larsen (Beautiful), Courtney Reed (Aladdin), Jon Rua (In the Heights, Hands On A Hardbody) and more of Broadway's best will share their time and knowledge as teachers for over 250 …

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:32PM
Thursday, July 10, 2014

World Premiere of Douglas Carter Beane's FAIRY CAKES Will Play Scranton Shakespeare July 25 by Philippe Bowgen

FAIRY CAKES – a new play by five-time Tony nominee Douglas Carter Beane and with music by Lewis Flinn – will have its world-premiere at the Scranton Shakespeare Festival (Scranto…

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:30PM

#RightsWeek, A Week of Intellectual Property Seminars for Artists, Will Begin July 14 by Philippe Bowgen

Samuel French, the dramatic publishing and licensing company, will present a collaboration with HowlRound, an online community for theatre artists, for a four-day event to focus on intellect…

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:19PM

Theater:Village Festival Featuring New American Plays Returns for Second Year Sept. 4 by Philippe Bowgen

The OBIE Award-winning Theater:Village festival, which is presented by Axis Theatre, Cherry Lane Theatre, New Ohio Theatre and Rattlestick Playwrights Theater, will return for its second yea…

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:48PM

WikiMusical and Mother Jones and the Children's Crusade Are Next New Musicals to Extend at NYMF by Philippe Bowgen

The 2014 New York Musical Theatre Festival kicked off July 7 – and in this first week of performances, we've got the scoop on two more shows which have already started adding perfo…

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:00PM

Tony Winners Deanna Dunagan and Rondi Reed Reunite With Original August: Osage County Cast in L.A. Tonight by Philippe Bowgen

Original Steppenwolf and Broadway cast members of August: Osage County, including Tony winners Deanna Dunagan and Rondi Reed, reunite as part of the LA Theatre Works' five-performance li…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Wednesday, July 9, 2014

"Chapelle's Show" and "Curb Your Enthusiasm" Comedians Set for Off-Broadway Musical Aug. 2 by Philippe Bowgen

HA! The Musical, a behind the scenes look at the world of standup comedy – featuring Christian Finnegan ("Chapelle's Show") and Kevin Farley ("Curb Your Enthusiasm&q…

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:52PM

Broadway's Shapiro Sisters, 11 and 14 Years Old, Will Release Debut Album Sept. 9 by Philippe Bowgen

The Shapiro Sisters, 11 year old Milly (Matilda The Musical) and 14 year old Abigail (How The Grinch Stole Christmas) will release their debut album Live Out Loud: Live at 54 Below, recorded…

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:06PM

Broadway's Tom Wopat Will Swing the Rat Pack July 11 by Philippe Bowgen

Broadway's Tom Wopat (Catch Me If You Can, Sondheim on Sondheim, Annie Get Your Gun) will present a limited four-show engagement of his special concert program, Tom Wopat Swings the…

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:44PM

Jason Gotay Headlines 210 Amlent Avenue Developmental Reading at NYMF July 14 by Philippe Bowgen

Jason Gotay (Spider-Man Turn Off The Dark), Robin Skye (Parade) and more will perform 210 Amlent Avenue, as part of the NYMF Developmental Reading Series, July 14 and 19 at th…

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:31PM

Both Cloned! and Fable Extend at NYMF in First Week by Philippe Bowgen

The 2014 New York Musical Theatre Festival kicked off July 7 – and already in the first week of performances, we've got the scoop on two shows which have already started adding per…

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:09PM

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