Anika Noni Rose Acquires Film and TV Rights to Shadowshaper Series by Andrew Gans

Daniel José Older’s young adults book series concerns a Brooklynite with magical powers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:37pm on April 26, 2017☆⚑

Taylor Mac's A 24-Decade History of Popular Music Announces U.S. Tour Dates by Andrew Gans

The Pulitzer Prize finalist will be seen in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Tempe, and Washington, D.C.

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:13pm on April 26, 2017☆⚑

Cynthia Erivo, Steven Pasquale, and More Join Williamstown Theatre Festival by Andrew Gans

Cristin Milioti, Thomas Sadoski, and Alexandra Socha have also been added to the summer lineup.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:55am on April 26, 2017☆⚑

Gabriella Pizzolo and Marin Mazzie Set for Reading of Pamela's First Musical by Andrew Gans

Graciela Daniele will direct the reading based on Wendy Wasserstein’s children’s book.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07am on April 26, 2017☆⚑

Casting Set for Reading of New Musical Based on the Life of Temple Grandin by Andrew Gans

Gabriel Barre will direct the invitation-only reading of Temple.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:05am on April 26, 2017☆⚑

Nominees Announced for 7th Annual Off Broadway Alliance Awards by Andrew Gans

Paula Vogel, Harvey Fierstein, and Estelle Parsons are among the Legend of Off Broadway Awards recipients.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:56am on April 26, 2017☆⚑

Release Dates Announced for Frozen Sequel and Live-Action Lion King by Andrew Gans

Both Disney films will hit screens in 2019.

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:42pm on April 25, 2017☆⚑

Casting Complete for Paper Mill Playhouse's Mary Poppins by Andrew Gans

Elena Shaddow will star as the titular magical nanny.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07pm on April 25, 2017☆⚑

Shoshana Bean and Mark Rylance Among IRNE Winners by Andrew Gans

The awards celebrate the Boston theatre community.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:30am on April 25, 2017☆⚑

Baayork Lee Named Recipient of 2017 Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award by Andrew Gans

Lee created the role of Connie in the original Broadway production of A Chorus Line.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:44am on April 25, 2017☆⚑

John Gielgud's Ages of Man Tony Award Will Be Auctioned by Andrew Gans

Mr. Gielgud received the 1959 Tony Award for “Distinguished Contribution to Theatre.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12am on April 25, 2017☆⚑

Casting Complete for the Muny's A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum by Andrew Gans

The company will be headed by Ali Ewoldt, Jordan Gelber, John Tartaglia, and Mark Linn-Baker.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:57pm on April 24, 2017☆⚑

Downton Abbey's Allen Leech Will Make U.S. Stage Debut at the Geffen by Andrew Gans

Leech will star in Nick Payne’s Constellations.

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:02pm on April 24, 2017☆⚑

In the Heights, Chess, and How to Succeed Will Play Kennedy Center by Andrew Gans

The stagings are part of the Broadway Center Stage series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:29pm on April 24, 2017☆⚑

Lynn Nottage and Duncan Sheik's Secret Life of Bees Musical Part of Vassar's Powerhouse Season by Andrew Gans

The summer season also features works by Lisa Kron, Josh Radnor, Stephen Trask, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03am on April 24, 2017☆⚑

Broadway Actors Set for Industry Readings of New Musical Tiananmen by Andrew Gans

Stafford Arima will direct.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:20am on April 24, 2017☆⚑

31st Annual Easter Bonnet Competition Presented April 24"25 by Andrew Gans

The fundraiser benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on April 24, 2017☆⚑

Significant Other Plays Final Performance on Broadway by Andrew Gans

The new work from Joshua Harmon plays the Booth Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 7:01pm on April 23, 2017☆⚑

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Andrew Lloyd Webber Chat Will Be Live-Streamed by Andrew Gans

The interview is presented by London’s Other Palace Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 5:08pm on April 21, 2017☆⚑

Watch Trailer for Third Season of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt by Andrew Gans

The acclaimed Netflix series, starring Ellie Kemper, Tituss Burgess, and Jane Krakowski, returns in May.

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:27pm on April 21, 2017☆⚑

Sutton Foster Series Younger Renewed for Fifth Season by Andrew Gans

The fourth season launches in June.

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:14pm on April 21, 2017☆⚑

Watch Trailer for William Shakespeare-Themed Will, Debuting in July by Andrew Gans

Laurie Davidson stars as Shakespeare.

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:57pm on April 21, 2017☆⚑

Bette Midler, David Hyde Pierce, and More Join Easter Bonnet Competition Lineup by Andrew Gans

The annual fundraiser for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS will be held April 24–25.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:57am on April 21, 2017☆⚑

Casting Complete for the Muny's The Little Mermaid by Andrew Gans

The company is led by Emily Skinner, Emma Degerstedt, Jason Gotay, and Jerry Dixon.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:21am on April 21, 2017☆⚑

Andréa Burns, Christine Pedi, and Cady Huffman Set for Shaw Comedies by Andrew Gans

The evening—part of the Project Shaw series—will also feature Paxton Whitehead and Tim Jerome.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:01am on April 21, 2017☆⚑