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Friday, August 2, 2019

Descendants 3, With Dove Cameron and Cheyenne Jackson, Premieres August 2 by Ryan McPhee

The Villain Kids are back in the new sequel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Thursday, August 1, 2019

Colin Donnell, Solea Pfeiffer, More Tapped for World Premiere of Almost Famous Musical by Ryan McPhee

The musical will open the Old Globe’s 2019–2020 season in San Diego.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:09PM

Six Musical, Putting Henry VIII’s Wives in the Spotlight, Heads to Broadway by Ryan McPhee

The U.K.-born hit makes its U.S. premiere in Chicago before heading to Cambridge, Massachusetts; New York is next.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM

Wednesday, July 31, 2019

Broadway Theatres to Dim Marquee Lights in Honor of Harold Prince by Ryan McPhee

The 21-time Tony-winning director and producer died at 91 July 31.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:18PM

Tony Winner Bertie Carvel and More Join BBC One and Amazon Adaptation of Agatha Christie’s The Pale Horse by Ryan McPhee

The recent Ink star will appear alongside Rufus Sewell and Kaya Scodelario in the two-part drama, which will also feature Olivier winner Sheila Atim.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:29AM

Tuesday, July 30, 2019

Darren Criss’ Elsie Fest 2019 Sets October Date by Ryan McPhee

The theatre-tinged music festival returns for the fifth consecutive year this fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:11PM

Monday, July 29, 2019

Grosses Analysis: Broadway's Sea Wall/A Life, Starring Tom Sturridge and Jake Gyllenhaal, Gets an Early Rush by Ryan McPhee

With two stars, two monologues, and only two previews so far, Broadway’s newest arrival is poised to join the box office frontrunners.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:36PM

Lisa O'Hara and More Join Jonathan Pryce and Eileen Atkins in The Height of the Storm on Broadway by Ryan McPhee

Florian Zeller's work, translated by Christopher Hampton, will play Manhattan Theatre Club in the fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:19PM

Lisa O'Hare and More Join Jonathan Pryce and Eileen Atkins in The Height of the Storm on Broadway by Ryan McPhee

Florian Zeller's work, translated by Christopher Hampton, will play Manhattan Theatre Club in the fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:19PM

Chicago’s Hamilton: The Exhibition Pushes Up Closing Date by Ryan McPhee

The pop-up museum packs up early as the musical continues in the Windy City through the end of the year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:41AM

James McAvoy to Star in London Cyrano de Bergerac by Ryan McPhee

The His Dark Materials and X-Men star will headline the West End production this fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:28AM

Sunday, July 28, 2019

Moulin Rouge! Musical Will Open in Australia in 2021 by Ryan McPhee

The stage adaptation of the Baz Luhrmann movie made its Broadway premiere earlier this month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:34PM

Friday, July 26, 2019

Watch Billy Porter and Mj Rodriguez Sing Together—Again—on Pose by Ryan McPhee

The two dueted on a Stevie Wonder staple on the July 23 episode of the FX series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM

Thursday, July 25, 2019

Read the Reviews for Broadway’s Moulin Rouge! Musical by Ryan McPhee

The stage adaptation of the Baz Luhrmann movie officially opened July 25.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:05PM

Mean Girls Tour Finds Its Plastics by Ryan McPhee

Mariah Rose Faith, Megan Masao Haley, and original cast member Jonalyn Saxer will headline the traveling production, launching in September.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:05PM

Steven Pasquale Joins Kim Cattrall, Corey Cott, More in Fox’s Filthy Rich by Ryan McPhee

The Broadway veteran will play a reverend in the upcoming drama, replacing David Denman.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:25PM

Joshua Henry, Ciara Renée, Ryan Vasquez to Star in Ross Golan Musical The Wrong Man by Ryan McPhee

Hamilton director Thomas Kail will helm the world premiere for Off-Broadway’s MCC Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:05PM

Moulin Rouge! Opens on Broadway July 25 by Ryan McPhee

The stage adaptation of the Baz Luhrmann movie stars Aaron Tveit and Tony winner Karen Olivo.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Wednesday, July 24, 2019

Tea at Five Broadway Bow on Hold After Faye Dunaway Let Go by Ryan McPhee

The Oscar winner recently played Katharine Hepburn in the solo show at Boston’s Huntington Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:47PM

Moulin Rouge! Stars Karen Olivo and Aaron Tveit on Returning to Broadway After Living the ‘Civilian’ Life by Ryan McPhee

The Great White Way beckoned the stage favorites after nearly a decade away.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:17PM

Merchant’s House Will Present A Christmas Carol for 7th Year by Ryan McPhee

The holiday show, performed by John Kevin Jones, returns to the East Village.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:59AM

What Did London Critics Think of The Bridges of Madison County? by Ryan McPhee

The Jason Robert Brown and Marsha Norman musical makes its U.K. premiere in a production starring Jenna Russell and Edward Baker-Duly.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:46AM

Richard Kline Joins Broadway Company of Waitress by Ryan McPhee

The stage and screen favorite, best known as Larry on Three's Company, recently appeared in the touring production of the Sara Bareilles musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:20AM

Tuesday, July 23, 2019

George Salazar, Mj Rodriguez, Amber Riley to Star in Pasadena Little Shop of Horrors by Ryan McPhee

Pasadena Playhouse will present the Alan Menken and Howard Ashman musical this fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:53PM

Victoria Clark and Jennifer Ehle Join Renée Fleming in Productions of Penelope Around the Country by Ryan McPhee

Uma Thurman will appear alongside the Tony-nominated opera star in the world premiere from André Previn and Tom Stoppard.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:16PM

Alison Luff Joins Broadway Cast of Waitress July 23 by Ryan McPhee

The Wicked and Escape to Margaritaville alum plays Jenna in the Sara Bareilles musical, which ends its Broadway run in January 2020.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Monday, July 22, 2019