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Thursday, October 16, 2014

The Debate Society’s Critically Acclaimed Jacuzzi Will Extend at Ars Nova by Philippe Bowgen

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:08PM

Longtime Artistic Director Departs Shakespeare & Company by Philippe Bowgen

Tony Simotes, longtime artistic director of the renowned Shakespeare & Company, will leave his position Nov. 10, according to the New York Times.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:31AM

Holiday Inn Extends Stay at Goodspeed by Andrew Gans and Philippe Bowgen

The Goodspeed Opera House production of Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn, which officially opened Oct. 15 following previews that began Sept. 19, has again extended its run.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM
Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Watch Gisele Bundchen in Chanel’s Sexy “Grease” Inspired Short Film from Baz Luhrmann (Video) by Philippe Bowgen and Watch Gisele Bundchen In Chanel's Sexy "grease" Inspired Short Film From Baz Luhrmann (video)

Fragrance and famed French fashion house Chanel has tapped director Baz Luhrmann ("Romeo + Juliet," "The Great Gatsby") to direct a short film featuring supermodel Gisele…

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:05PM

New York Deaf Theater Will Launch 35th Season With New Adaptation of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll by Philippe Bowgen

New York Deaf Theater will celebrate its 35th season with a new adaption of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic tale, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, adapted by Noah Smit…

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:01PM

Rock and Roll Scary Musical The Musical Will Extend at LA’s NoHo Arts Center by Philippe Bowgen

Lexikat Artists, MB Artists and NoHo Arts Center's world premiere musical, Scary Musical The Musical – with book by Richard Hochberg and music and lyrics by Richard Ho…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:01PM

Noah Racey, Tally Sessions, Patti Murin and More Enter Goodspeed’s Holiday Inn, Opening Tonight by Andrew Gans and Philippe Bowgen

The Goodspeed Opera House production of Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn, which is based on the Academy Award-winning film, officially opens Oct. 15 following previews that began Sept. 19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:39AM
Sunday, October 12, 2014

The Actors Fund Will Celebrate the History of Cabaret in LA Concert Series by Philippe Bowgen

The Actors Fund and Fraser Entertainment Group have announced Cabaret Is Alive and Well and Living in Los Angeles – conceived by director David Galligan as a celebration o…

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:19PM

Cape Rep Will Launch Run of Funny Girl Including Benefit With Omar Sharif, Jr. by Philippe Bowgen

Cape Rep Theatre (Brewster, MA) has announced casting for their production of Funny Girl, set to begin performances Nov. 6.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:55PM

Lindsay Mendez, Nikki James Will Make Special Appearances for NAMT New Musicals Festival by Philippe Bowgen

The National Alliance For Musical Theatre (NAMT) has announced casting for the additional concerts and events surrounding their 26th Annual Festival of New Musicals – including Nik…

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:44PM
Saturday, October 11, 2014

LA’s theFLEET Will Present Dark Comedy La Brea In Monthly Reading Series by Philippe Bowgen

Los Angeles based theatre company theFLEET will continue their popular reading series with Gregory S. Moss' dark comedy La Brea – which explores the idiosyncrasies of …

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:32PM

New York Stage and Film Will Honor Tony-Winning Hedwig Director and Press Agent Rick Miramontez by Philippe Bowgen

New York Stage and Film has announced their annual winter gala will honor Tony Award winner Michael Mayer and veteran theatrical press agent Rick Miramontez Nov. 16 at The Plaza Hotel (770 F…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:01PM

Broadway’s Patricia Birch Will Choreograph New World Symphony Season Kick Off Tonight by Philippe Bowgen

New World Symphony, America's Orchestral Academy, kicks off their 2014-15 season with innovative selections from classical musicians from Stravinsky to Antheil – with chore…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:08PM
Friday, October 10, 2014

A.R.T. Will Present 2014 Robert Brustein Award to Former NEA Chairman by Philippe Bowgen

The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) has announced the 2014 recipient of the annual Robert Brustein Award is Rocco Landesman – a long-time Broadway theatre producer, who ser…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:12PM
Thursday, October 9, 2014

Rock N’Roll Debauchery’s FREAK SHOW Will Explode at 42West by Philippe Bowgen

Angel Reed’s Rock N’ Roll Debauchery in association with Jacob Langfelder and Broadway the Hardway will present Rock N’ Roll Debauchery’s: FREAK SHOW,…

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:36PM

Rattlestick Will Unchain Keith Josef Adkins’ Pitbulls by Philippe Bowgen

Rattlestick Playwrights Theater will present Pitbulls, written by Keith Josef Adkins and directed by Leah Gardiner, set to begin performances Nov. 6 at Rattlestick Playwrights Theater (224 W…

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:28PM
Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Pittsburgh Public Will Premiere New Turn of 20th Century Comedy L’Hotel by Philippe Bowgen

The Pittsburgh Public Theater’s 40th anniversary 'Season of Legends' will present the world premiere of L’Hotel – written by Broadway veteran E…

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:29PM

Play Company’s Dynamic Season Will Premiere Three New Works by Philippe Bowgen

The Play Company (PlayCo) will continue to premiere contemporary plays from around the world with their fifteenth season – including generations, a co-production with Soho Rep …

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:40PM
Sunday, October 5, 2014

Casts of Aladdin, Gent’s Guide and Les Mis Will Inspire at Broadway Student Summit by Philippe Bowgen

The Broadway Student Summit will bring theatre students from across the country together with cast and creative team members from Broadway's top shows – including Aladdin, A Ge…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:00PM

Michael Urie, Harriet Harris Will Be “Playing on Air,” In Short Plays Recorded Live by Philippe Bowgen

"Playing on Air," a public radio show featuring recordings of select contemporary short American plays, will return to BRIC House for a new season of performances – with …

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:27PM

Broadway-Studded Cast Will Bring American Showstoppers:An Evening of Cy Coleman Downtown by Philippe Bowgen

Arranger Fred Barton and the Fred Barton Orchestra will present American Showstoppers: An Evening of Cy Coleman – with guests to include  Broadway regulars Sam Ha…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:33AM

Broadway Regulars Sing For World Peace Fundraiser Tonight by Philippe Bowgen

Artists for World Peace presents its fourth annual Broadway fundraiser Oct. 5 at 9 PM at Joe's Pub (425 Lafayette Street) featuring some of Broadway’s top performers, including…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Saturday, October 4, 2014

Lance Horne Will Return to Birdland With Lance & The Ladies by Philippe Bowgen

Emmy Award-winning composer, musician, vocalist and producer Lance Horne will return to Birdland Jazz Club with a new show Oct. 20 at 7:00 PM as part of the Broadway at Birdland series &…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:49PM

Justin Sayre and The Meeting* Will Celebrate Julie Andrews 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 (425 Lafayette Street) Oct. 19 to celebrate Broadway …

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:44PM

New Georges Will Launch 23rd Season With Groundbreaking Premieres by Women Artists by Philippe Bowgen

New Georges has announced its 23rd season – which will include a remount of Kate Benson’s A Beautiful Day on the Banks of the Greatest of the Great Lakes and the World Pr…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:41PM

Broadway’s Linda Eder Headlines Bucks County Cabaret Tonight by Philippe Bowgen

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, October 3, 2014

New Line’s Bonnie & Clyde Will Capture St. Louis by Philippe Bowgen

New Line Theatre (St. Louis, MO) opened its 24th season of adult, alternative musical theatre with the St. Louis premiere of the new musical Bonnie & Clyde Oct. 2 at Washing…

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:32PM

Broadway’s Erik Altemus Will Headline Bucks County Rocky Horror Directed by Hunter Foster by Philippe Bowgen

Bucks County Playhouse has announced casting for its production of Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show – directed by Tony nominee Hunter Foster and including E…

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:00PM

It Has To Be You, With “Nurse Jackie” Star Adam Ferrara, Begins Performances Tonight by Philippe Bowgen

Drama Desk nominee Catherine Butterfield's world premiere It Has To Be You opens the Abingdon Theatre's season Oct.3 with a cast that includes "Nurse Jackie" actor…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, October 2, 2014

Joseph Haj, Artistic Director of Playmakers Rep, Receives 2014 Zelda Fichandler Award by Philippe Bowgen

Joseph Haj, the producing artistic director of PlayMakers Repertory Company (Chapel Hill, NC) is the 2014 recipient of The Zelda Fichandler Award – an honor which recognizes an out…

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:03PM

Christopher Gattelli and Beth and Alan Williams Will Be Honored at NYMF Gala by Philippe Bowgen

The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) has announced that choreographer Christopher Gattelli and theatre producer and manager Beth and Allan Williams will be honored at their 2014 Gala…

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:11PM

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