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Monday, July 8, 2019

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

Sunday, July 7, 2019

Martin Charnin, Tony-Winning Annie Lyricist, Dies at 84 by Ryan McPhee

Mr. Charnin’s varied theatre career also spanned performing (including in the original West Side Story) and directing.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13PM

Saturday, July 6, 2019

How a Real-Life Sisterly Bond Fuels Frozen’s Broadway Princesses by Ryan McPhee

With backstage rituals, onstage signals, and more, Caissie Levy and Patti Murin know each other better than sisters.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM

Wednesday, July 3, 2019

R&B Star Halle Bailey to Play Ariel in Rob Marshall’s Live-Action The Little Mermaid by Ryan McPhee

The original 1989 movie’s composer Alan Menken will team up with Lin-Manuel Miranda for the new film’s score.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:47PM

Jelani Remy to Replace Jeremy Pope in Broadway’s Ain’t Too Proud by Ryan McPhee

The Lion King alum takes over the role of Eddie Kendricks.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:03PM

Tuesday, July 2, 2019

Emily Skinner and Krystina Alabado Starring in The Devil Wears Prada Musical Reading by Ryan McPhee

The industry presentation of the Elton John, Shaina Taub, and Paul Rudnick musical takes place July 1 and July 2.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:29PM

Monday, July 1, 2019

La Scala Taps Vienna State Opera’s Dominique Meyer as New General Manager by Ryan McPhee

Meyer will succeed Alexander Pereira following a controversy surrounding Saudi Arabian funding.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36AM

Friday, June 28, 2019

London's Six to Welcome New Queens to West End by Ryan McPhee

The musical continues at the Arts Theatre with performances now scheduled into July 2020.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:08AM

Broadway-Bound Tea at Five, Starring Faye Dunaway, Opens June 28 at Huntington Avenue Theatre by Ryan McPhee

Dunaway stars as Katharine Hepburn in the reworked adaptation of Matthew Lombardo’s monologue play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:29AM

Moulin Rouge! Musical Begins on Broadway June 28 by Ryan McPhee

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Thursday, June 27, 2019

Alison Luff Will Join Broadway Cast of Waitress by Ryan McPhee

The Wicked and Escape to Margaritaville alum will play Jenna in the Sara Bareilles musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:04PM

Tom Hiddleston Will Make Broadway Debut in Betrayal by Ryan McPhee

The revival of the Harold Pinter play will also star Charlie Cox and Zawe Ashton.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:06PM

Disney Theatrical Alumni Heidi Blickenstaff, Gavin Lee, More to Headline D23 Expo 2019 Concert by Ryan McPhee

The event celebrates the 25th anniversary of Disney’s Broadway reign, which began in 1994 with Beauty and the Beast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:11PM

Heath Saunders and More Sing Out in First Listen of Alice by Heart Cast Recording Track by Ryan McPhee

The Original Cast Recording for the new musical drops digitally June 28.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:20PM

Michael Genet to Join Broadway's The Prom by Ryan McPhee

The musical continues through August 11 at the Longacre Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:15PM

Grammy Nominee Vanessa Carlton Makes Broadway Debut in Beautiful June 27 by Ryan McPhee

The "A Thousand Miles" singer-songwriter plays Carole King in the bio-musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Wednesday, June 26, 2019

Michael R. Jackson’s Musical Adaptation of Horror Film Teeth Among National Alliance Musical Theatre Festival Lineup by Ryan McPhee

See the lineup of titles slated to take the stage in the 31st annual festival this October.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:27PM

Shoshana Bean and Todrick Hall to Host Pride Edition of Waitress Cast Album Karaoke by Ryan McPhee

The post-show series offers fans the chance to sing songs from Sara Bareilles’ Tony-nominated score on a Broadway stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:11PM

Hear New Version of “Back in Time” From the Upcoming Back to the Future Musical by Ryan McPhee

The stage adaptation of the ’80s comedy will play the U.K. in 2020.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM

Mean Girls' Krystina Alabado and More to Sing Avril Lavigne at Feinstein's/54 Below by Ryan McPhee

A host of stage alums will celebrate the punk-pop star in July.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:33AM

Tuesday, June 25, 2019

From High School to Broadway: How Jimmy Awards Winners Become Theatre Stars by Ryan McPhee

Each year, dozens of high schoolers travel to New York to compete in the National High School Musical Theatre Awards—better known as the Jimmy Awards.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM

Broadway Alum Tommy Bracco Competes on Big Brother Season 21, Premiering June 25 by Ryan McPhee

The Pretty Woman standout is among the 16 new Houseguests on the CBS reality competition.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Monday, June 24, 2019

Watch 2019 Jimmy Award Nominees Sing ‘You Will Be Found’ With Dear Evan Hansen Star and 2018 Winner Andrew Barth Feldman by Ryan McPhee

The 11th annual ceremony is held June 24.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:56PM

Samuel French Teams With Marvel for Collection of Superhero Plays, Including a Thor-Themed One Act by Christian Borle by Ryan McPhee

Marvel Spotlight features the famed comic book characters in short plays catered to young adults.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:50AM

11th Annual Jimmy Awards, Celebrating High School Musical Theatre Excellence, Presented June 24 by Ryan McPhee

Ben Platt returns to host the ceremony at Broadway’s Minskoff Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM

Saturday, June 22, 2019

Meet Some of the 2019 Jimmy Awards Nominees, From an Aspiring Elphaba to a Rubik’s Cube Wiz by Ryan McPhee

A record 86 students will compete in the National High School Musical Theatre Awards June 24.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:59AM

Friday, June 21, 2019

WATCH: Ryann Redmond and More New Stars of Broadway's Frozen Shine in Music Videos by Ryan McPhee

Redmond now plays Olaf in the musical adaptation, which continues its run at the St. James Theatre.