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Friday, July 16, 2021

Check Out Photos of Stomp at the New York Stock Exchange Summer Stage by Talaura Harms

The Off-Broadway favorite returns to the Orpheum Theatre July 20.

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Schmigadoon!, Starring Cecily Strong and Keegan-Michael Key, Premieres on Apple TV+ July 16 by Talaura Harms

The cast of the six-episode musical comedy parody also includes Alan Cumming, Ann Harada, Ariana DeBose, Jane Krakowski, and Aaron Tveit.

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Thursday, July 15, 2021

In the News: Audra McDonald and Chita Rivera Headline Disneyland's Gay Days, The Drama Book Shop Hosts In the Heights: Finding Home Signing by Talaura Harms

Plus, Jeremy Kushnier and Britney Coleman will lead a concert production of Camelot at Sag Harbor's Bay Street Theater.

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Richard Nelson's Rhinebeck Panorama to Conclude With World Premiere of What Happened?: The Michaels Abroad by Talaura Harms

Hunter Theater Project will present the 12th play in the cycle about the Apple, Gabriel, and Michaels families.

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021

In the News: Natalie Walker, NaTasha Yvette Williams, Set for Michael R. Jackson's White Girl in Danger at NY Stage and Film, More by Talaura Harms

Plus: Bloomberg Philanthropies launches $30 million Digital Accelerator Program for U.S. and U.K. arts organizations.

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021

In the News: Shubert Organizaton Acquires Showtickets.com, Return of U.K. Rent Returns Finds Cast, More by Talaura Harms

Plus: Keri René Fuller, Jennifer Apple, Josh Daniel, and Max Hunter will star in [title of show] for The Bridge Production Group's Brooklyn Navy Yards residency.

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In the News: Shubert Organization Acquires Showtickets.com, Return of U.K. Rent Finds Cast, More by Talaura Harms

Plus: Keri René Fuller, Jennifer Apple, Josh Daniel, and Max Hunter will star in [title of show] for The Bridge Production Group's Brooklyn Navy Yards residency.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:51PM[SHARE]

Inaugural New International Festival of Musical Theatre Set to Launch in Milan, Italy in 2022 by Talaura Harms

Whoopi Goldberg, Lea Salonga, and Italian musical theatre star Lorella Cuccarini are among the artists featured in the introductory video performing "Magic to Do."

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Pretty Woman Musical Confirms October Launch of National Tour by Talaura Harms

The 32-city tour will begin in Providence, Rhode Island.

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Monday, July 12, 2021

Virtual Judgment Day, With Patti LuPone, Jason Alexander, Santino Fontana, More, Gets Encore Stream by Talaura Harms

The reading will be available on demand for a limited time beginning July 26.

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Tony and Emmy Winner Elliot Lawrence Dies at 96 by Talaura Harms

The musician served as music director and conductor for the Tony Awards broadcast for 46 years.

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Friday, July 9, 2021

National Alliance for Musical Theatre Announces Selections for 2021 Festival of New Musicals by Talaura Harms

Eight new musicals will be presented both in person and digitally this year.

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Thursday, July 8, 2021

In the News: The Neon Coven Presents Burlesque: Pop Divas of Pride, Bryant Park Movie Nights Return, More by Talaura Harms

Plus: A telethon for Project Angel Food will feature several Broadway favorites.

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New Normal Rep Streams a Reading of Nikkole Salter's Lines in the Dust July 8 by Talaura Harms

Awoye Timpo directs the examination of politics in the American educational system.

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021

Watch Singer Donovan Wow the America's Got Talent Judges With His Performance of 'Think of Me' by Talaura Harms

The popular musical theatre TikTok-er will move on to the next round of the NBC competition.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:08PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, July 6, 2021

In the News: Disney on Stage Pops Up at Covent Garden, Dance Companies Unite at Lincoln Center, More by Talaura Harms

Plus: Hear Liz Callaway's newly released version of one of her early audition songs.

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Classical Theatre of Harlem's Seize The King Takes the Stage Beginning July 6 by Talaura Harms

The production will play the Richard Rodgers Amphitheater in NYC's Marcus Garvey Park.

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Sunday, July 4, 2021

How Many Show Tunes Can You Identify From Their Firework Lyrics? by Talaura Harms

Celebrate the holiday with this Fourth of July inspired lyric quiz.

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Thursday, July 1, 2021

In the News: Hirschfeld Prints Signed for Auction, Regional Jimmy Award Program Named for Brandon Victor Dixon by Talaura Harms

Plus: Check out the music videos created from the Broadway for Racial Justice fundraiser, starring Tee Boyich.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, June 30, 2021

In the News: Town Hall's Broadway Offerings, a Trailer for the Bill T. Jones Documentary, More by Talaura Harms

John Cameron Mitchell and Stephen Trask's Hedwig tribute Return to the Origin of Love will run in NYC later this year.

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Second Stage Theater Announces Dates for Upcoming Broadway and Off-Broadway Productions by Talaura Harms

The 2021"2022 season includes the Broadway premiere of Lynn Nottage's Clyde's and a world premiere by Rajiv Joseph.

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NYC's Little Island Announces Storytelling and Dance Festivals Curated by PigPen Theatre Co. and Ayodele Casel by Talaura Harms

Amber Iman, Daniel J. Watts, Shaina Taub, Rebecca Naomi Jones, Jose Llana, and Crystal Monee Hall are just a few of the performers included in the lineups for the two festivals.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:31PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, June 29, 2021

In the News: Brian Yorkey Developing Psychological Thriller for Netflix, ArtsEmerson Season Announced, More by Talaura Harms

Plus: Choreographer Dana Tai Soon Burgess launches Slant podcast, with David Henry Hwang as the first guest.

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Playbill's Weekly Streaming Guide: What to Watch June 28-July 2 by Talaura Harms

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Quiara Alegría Hudes on The Moth, The Wolves at Actors Theatre of Louisville, and more online offerings this week.

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Monday, June 28, 2021

In the News: Judith Light Joins HBO's Julia, Ali Stroker Joins Netflix's Ozark, More by Talaura Harms

Plus: Jason Robert Brown's Subculture concert starring Ariana Grande and Shoshana Bean gets a vinyl record release.

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Watch the London Gay Men's Chorus Perform 'Marry For Love' From New Cinderella Musical by Talaura Harms

The new show from Andrew Lloyd Webber, David Zippel, and Emerald Fennell opens July 14 in the West End.

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Friday, June 25, 2021

How Many Broadway 'Dos & Don'ts' Song Titles Can You Identify From These Lyrics? by Talaura Harms

Every answer is a song title that includes the word "do" or the word "don't."

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:11PM[SHARE]

Watch Video for "I Am What I Am" Dance Single With Vocals by J. Harrison Ghee by Talaura Harms

The video also features Ezra Menas, Gaby Gamache, Jacqueline B. Arnold, and Grey Henson.

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The Playbill Weekend Streaming Guide: What to Watch June 25-27 by Talaura Harms

A live-action graphic novel version of Macbeth, a ghost story from Irish Rep, a Pride spectacular, and more online offerings this weekend.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:52PM[SHARE]

Watch the Official Trailer for Schmigadoon! Starring Cecily Strong and Keegan-Michael Key by Talaura Harms

The musical comedy parody will premiere July 16 on Apple TV+ with a cast including Alan Cumming, Ann Harada, Jane Krakowski, and Aaron Tveit.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM[SHARE]

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