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Monday, May 9, 2022

Social Round-Up: Ariana DeBose, Harvey Fierstein, Javier Muñoz, More React to Tony Nominations by Raven Brunner

Congratulations are in order for the nominees of the 75th Annual Antoinette Perry Awards for Excellence in Broadway Theatre!

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM
Sunday, May 8, 2022

Aaron Tveit, Tam Mutu, and Ricky Rojas Depart Moulin Rouge! The Musical On Broadway May 8 by Raven Brunner

New cast members Ashley Loren, Derek Klena, Declan Bennett, and Caleb Marshall-Villarreal step into their roles May 10.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM

Broadway Adaptation of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's The Little Prince Closes May 8 by Raven Brunner

The production plans to continue with an international tour.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM
Saturday, May 7, 2022

London Coliseum Production of My Fair Lady Begins Limited Run May 7 by Raven Brunner

Amara Okereke, Harry Haddon-Paton, and Vanessa Redgrave led the the Bartlett Sher-directed revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM
Friday, May 6, 2022

Off-Broadway's The Play That Goes Wrong Cancels Performances Through May 9 by Raven Brunner

The New World Stages production has halted performances due to breakthrough COVID-19 cases.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:36PM

The Play That Goes Wrong Original Cast Members Rob Falconer, Dave Hearn, Henry Lewis, and More to Reunite For U.K. Tour by Raven Brunner

The Tony Award-winning show will reunite its original cast for tour stops at Opera House Manchester and Theatre Royal Newcastle.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:03PM

Reviews: What Did Critics Have To Say About West End's Oklahoma! Revival? by Raven Brunner

The production is co-directed by Daniel Fish and Jordan Fein, and sees the return of Patrick Vaill and James Davis from the revival's Broadway run.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:48AM

David Harbour, Bill Pullman, More Cast in Theresa Rebeck's New Play Mad House by Raven Brunner

The new West End production reunites Rebeck with Seared director Moritz von Stuelpnagel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM
Thursday, May 5, 2022

World Premiere of Frank Wildhorn's New Musical Your Lie in April Sets Tokyo Run by Raven Brunner

Based on Naoshi Arakawa's manga, the musical features a book by Riko Sakaguchi and original music by Frank Wildhorn

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Black Theatre Coalition Names TaNisha Fordham as American Express Directing Fellowship Recipient by Raven Brunner

The fellowship provides a $50,000 salary and the opportunity to help develop a Broadway production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:03PM

Robert Petkoff, Ta’Nika Gibson, and Brandon Chu Will Lead the Cast of The Muny's Camelot by Raven Brunner

Directed by Matt Kunkel, the show will feature choreography by Beth Crandall and music direction by Abdul Hamid Royal.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM
Wednesday, May 4, 2022

Watch Rita Moreno Talk About Being the First Latina to Win an Oscar by Raven Brunner

The PEGOT winner will appear in the NBC special Inspiring America: The 2022 Inspiration List.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:42PM

The Universal Journey of The Little Prince by Raven Brunner

Co-director and choreographer Anne Tournié explains why the French novel doesn’t need to be modernized.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33PM

Riza Takahashi Celebrates Asian Joy In New Broadstream Series Authentically You by Raven Brunner

The interview series will feature special guests Kelli Youngman, Saki Masuda, Jolina Javier, Kenway Kua, and Darren Lee.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33PM

Watch John Benjamin Hickey Share His Theatre Pet Peeves on Watch What Happens Live by Raven Brunner

The Tony winner is currently directing Broadway's Plaza Suite, starring Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM
Tuesday, May 3, 2022

See Daniel Radcliffe Transform Into 'Weird Al' in Teaser Trailer for Weird: The Al Yankovic Story by Raven Brunner

Radcliffe portrays the pop culture icon in various stages of his career.

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Kandi Burruss Joins Producing Team of The Piano Lesson by Raven Brunner

The Grammy winner will produce alongside Brian Anthony Moreland, Sonia Friedman, and Tom Kirdahy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:42PM

MTC's Spring Gala 2022 Will Feature Performances By Mrs. Doubtfire, Company, Paradise Square, More by Raven Brunner

The nonprofit theatre company's annual event will take place May 23 and will feature an evening of cocktails, dinner, and performances.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:24PM

Watch the Cast of Six: The Musical Perform on the TODAY Show by Raven Brunner

The musical's current Broadway cast hits the stage to perform a mash-up of songs.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48PM

Limited Engagement of Hitler's Tasters Opens May 3 Off-Broadway at Theatre Row by Raven Brunner

Written by Michelle Kholos Brooks, the show follows a group of young women who work as Adolf Hitler’s food tasters.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12PM
Monday, May 2, 2022

Watch Jonathan Groff and Lea Michele Talk Tony Noms in Exclusive Clip From Spring Awakening: Those You've Known by Raven Brunner

The upcoming HBO documentary follows the Spring Awakening original Broadway cast reuniting for a one-night-only concert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:07PM
Saturday, April 30, 2022

The Transport Group's The Patsy Closes April 30 by Raven Brunner

The revival reunites director Jack Cummings III with solo-actor David Greenspan.

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May 2022 Streaming Guide: Stranger Things 4, Sneakerella, Spring Awakening: Those You've Known, More by Raven Brunner

​​Find out what's playing on HBO Max, Hulu, Disney+, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37AM
Friday, April 29, 2022

How I Learned to Drive Star Mary-Louise Parker Shares She Can Not Drive on Late Night With Seth Meyers by Raven Brunner

The two-time Tony winner is starring in the Broadway revival of Paula Vogel's play, opposite David Morse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:12PM

James Corden Sets 2023 Departure From The Late Late Show by Raven Brunner

The talk show contains the musical segments Carpool Karaoke, Crosswalk: the Musical, and Drop the Mic

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:37AM
Wednesday, April 27, 2022

Ciara Renée, Lea Michele, Abby Mueller, More Set for Broadway and Vine’s Concert Series by Raven Brunner

The monthly concert series will pair each Broadway performance with wine and culinary experiences.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:37PM

Becky Gulsvig Returns to Broadway's Come From Away for Limited Engagement by Raven Brunner

Rachel Tucker will be stepping away from the role of Beverley to film BBC's Hope Street season 2.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:33PM

Which Other Spring Awakening Role Would Original Stars Jonathan Groff, Lea Michele, John Gallagher Jr. Like to Play? by Raven Brunner

Emotions were high at the Spring Awakening: Those You’ve Known premiere but that didn’t keep anybody from rocking out.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM

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Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
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