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Monday, July 22, 2019

Jonathan Groff, Tammy Blanchard, Christian Borle to Headline Little Shop of Horrors Revival by Ryan McPhee

The Alan Menken and Howard Ashman musical will return to Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:09AM

Friday, July 19, 2019

Layton Williams and EastEnders’ Shane Richie to Star in Everybody’s Talking About Jamie U.K. Tour by Ryan McPhee

The traveling production of the Olivier-nominated musical will kick off in February 2020.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:24AM

Thursday, July 18, 2019

Watch the First Trailer for the Cats Movie by Ryan McPhee

Taylor Swift, Jennifer Hudson, James Corden, Idris Elba, and more will appear in the film adaptation of the musical phenomenon.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:05PM

Kelli O’Hara-Led The King and I, West End’s Kinky Boots, More Heading to PBS’ Great Performances by Ryan McPhee

The two join the previously announced filming of the Public Theater’s Much Ado About Nothing starring Danielle Brooks.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:24PM

Broadway’s Moulin Rouge! Musical Will Release a Cast Recording in the Fall by Ryan McPhee

Aaron Tveit, Karen Olivo, and Danny Burstein star in the stage adaptation of Baz Luhrmann’s 2001 movie.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:34PM

Andréa Burns Joins West Side Story Movie by Ryan McPhee

The stage veteran, who began her career playing Maria, returns to the title in a new role for the screen.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:11PM

Shoshana Bean Will Make Feinstein’s/54 Below Debut With an All-Broadway Show by Ryan McPhee

The current Waitress star will head to the midtown venue in August.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:16PM

Robert Schenkkan’s All the Way Sequel The Great Society to Play Broadway by Ryan McPhee

The follow-up play explores Lyndon B. Johnson’s second (and first full) term as president.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:29AM

Wednesday, July 17, 2019

Cedric Neal Performs ‘Gotta Start Somewhere’ From Back to the Future Upcoming Musical by Ryan McPhee

The Broadway veteran will play Mayor Goldie Wilson in the world premiere of the stage adaptation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM

Get a Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Cats Movie by Ryan McPhee

The film adaptation of the feline phenomenon will drop its first trailer July 19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:15AM

The Stars and Creators of Broadway’s Moulin Rouge! on the New Musical: ‘It’s Such a Party’ by Ryan McPhee

Hear from the team before the high-energy spectacular officially opens July 25.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:29AM

Tuesday, July 16, 2019

Amber Iman, Phoenix Best, More Join Vassar and New York Stage and Film’s 2019 Powerhouse Season by Ryan McPhee

The series of in-development works continues through July.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:07PM

Jack Viertel to Step Down as City Center Encores! Artistic Director by Ryan McPhee

Viertel has led the series since 2000.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:09PM

Oscar Isaac and Greta Gerwig to Star in Three Sisters Off-Broadway by Ryan McPhee

Also added to New York Theatre Workshop's 2019–2020 season is Celine Song's Endlings.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:07PM

Waitress to End Broadway Run by Ryan McPhee

The Sara Bareilles musical opened in 2016.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:59AM

Back to the Future Musical Finds Its George McFly, Mayor Goldie Wilson, and Lorraine Baines by Ryan McPhee

The stage adaptation of the 1985 comedy will premiere in Manchester before a West End bow.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:09AM

Monday, July 15, 2019

Adrianna Hicks, Abby Mueller, More to Reprise Six Performances at American Repertory Theater by Ryan McPhee

The musical heads to Massachusetts following a U.S. premiere in Chicago.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:35PM

Grosses Analysis: Adam Driver and Keri Russell-Led Burn This Ends Hot by Ryan McPhee

Most shows took a hit in the week ending July 14 due to the New York City blackout July 13.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:32PM

Broadway’s What the Constitution Means to Me Recoups Ahead of August Final Bow by Ryan McPhee

Heidi Schreck’s Tony-nominated play opened at the Hayes Theater in March; a revamped national tour is in the works.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:04PM

Broadway Alum Austin Butler to Play Elvis Presley in Baz Luhrmann’s Biopic by Ryan McPhee

The movie will follow Presley’s relationship with his manager Colonel Tom Parker, to be played by Tom Hanks.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:40PM

Beth Malone to Play Miss Trunchbull in Matilda at the Muny by Ryan McPhee

The Tony nominee is the first female performer to play the role in a professional production of the musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:37AM

Andy Nyman and Jeremy Dyson’s Ghost Stories to Return to the West End by Ryan McPhee

The cult title returns to London for a limited engagement this fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:10AM

Saturday, July 13, 2019

Widespread Manhattan Power Outage Causes Broadway Cancellations and Delays by Ryan McPhee

A blackout impacted several blocks in midtown July 13.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:05PM

Thursday, July 11, 2019

Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre to Dim Lights for Martin Charnin by Ryan McPhee

The Tony- and Emmy-winning Annie writer died July 6 at 84.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:16PM

Wednesday, July 10, 2019

Uma Thurman to Join Renée Fleming for World Premiere of André Previn and Tom Stoppard’s Penelope by Ryan McPhee

The work will be presented in memory of Previn, who died earlier this year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:40PM

Isaac Powell, Shereen Pimentel, More Set for West Side Story Broadway Revival by Ryan McPhee

Tony winner Ivo van Hove will direct the new take on the musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:15PM

Freedom, Beauty, Truth, Love, and...? The Stars of Broadway’s Moulin Rouge! Reveal Their 5th Bohemian Value by Ryan McPhee

Aaron Tveit, Karen Olivo, Danny Burstein, and more reflect on the ideals central to the show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

Tony Winner, Oscar Nominee, and RuPaul’s Drag Race Fan Andrew Garfield to Guest Judge on Drag Race UK by Ryan McPhee

The BBC edition of the reality competition is expected to premiere later this year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:07AM

How Billy Porter’s Grease! Performance Inspired Pose Co-Star Angelica Ross Long Before They Shared the Screen by Ryan McPhee

The two explore the full spectrum of Pray Tell and Candy’s complex dynamic in the emotional July 9 episode.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:00AM

Monday, July 8, 2019

Grosses Analysis: Moulin Rouge! Enters Millionaire’s Club With Just 5 Performances by Ryan McPhee

The musical is now in previews at Broadway’s Al Hirschfeld Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:31PM

Cast Set for Old Globe Run of Steve Martin’s The Underpants by Ryan McPhee

Among the company is Tony nominee Jeff Blumenkrantz, an alum of Martin’s Bright Star.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:17AM

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