2019 Drama League Award Nominations Announced by Ryan McPhee

Winners will be announced at the 85th annual ceremony, set for May 17.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12am on April 17, 2019☆⚑

Annette Bening, Bryan Cranston, Stephanie J. Block Among 2019 Drama League Award Nominees by Ryan McPhee

Winners will be announced at the 85th annual ceremony, set for May 17.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12am on April 17, 2019☆⚑

The Horror of Dolores Roach, Based on Daphne Rubin-Vega-Led Empanada Loca, to Be Adapted for TV by Ryan McPhee

Rubin-Vega, recently announced to appear in the In the Heights movie, will serve as a consulting producer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:36pm on April 16, 2019☆⚑

Ethan Slater, Javier Muñoz, Lena Hall, More to Take Part in Reefer Madness Reading by Ryan McPhee

The industry presentation will take place April 18.

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:41pm on April 16, 2019☆⚑

Stage and Screen Veteran Georgia Engel Dies at 70 by Ryan McPhee

Ms. Engel's myriad theatre credits included the original production of Hello, Dolly! and, most recently, the musical Half Time.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:02pm on April 15, 2019☆⚑

Shubert Organization Partners With Tech Venture Capital Fund and Training Company for Broadway Tech Accelerator by Ryan McPhee

Applications are now open for the opportunity to receive investments, mentorships, pilot programs, and more"all in the name of theatre innovation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 5:26pm on April 15, 2019☆⚑

Jackie Sibblies Drury's Fairview Wins 2019 Pulitzer Prize for Drama by Ryan McPhee

The play is set to return to New York in a limited Brooklyn run this year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:18pm on April 15, 2019☆⚑

Olga Merediz, Gregory Diaz IV, Jimmy Smits Join In the Heights Movie by Ryan McPhee

Merediz will reprise her performance as Abuela Claudia, having earned a Tony nomination for the role in 2008.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:03pm on April 15, 2019☆⚑

Laurie Metcalf and Eddie Izzard Will Star in Broadway Revival of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? by Ryan McPhee

They will appear alongside Russell Tovey and Patsy Ferran in the Edward Albee classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 7:55am on April 13, 2019☆⚑

Phylicia Rashad, Anika Noni Rose, More Cast in Netflix Musical Jingle Jangle by Ryan McPhee

The streaming service's first original, live-action movie musical hails from John Legend's Get Lifted Film Co.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:46am on April 12, 2019☆⚑

Tony Awards Committee Determines Eligibility for Be More Chill, Kiss Me Kate, and More, Plus New Rulings for Playwrights by Ryan McPhee

The 73rd annual ceremony will take place June 9.

SOURCE: Playbill at 5:19pm on April 11, 2019☆⚑

Melissa Barrera and Leslie Grace Join In the Heights Movie by Ryan McPhee

Production on the screen adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda and Quiara Alegría Hudes' musical will begin this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:16pm on April 11, 2019☆⚑

Michael Urie, Betsy Wolfe, More Set for High Button Shoes at New York City Center by Ryan McPhee

The Encores! presentation, also featuring Tony nominee Kevin Chamberlin, runs May 8"12.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:42pm on April 11, 2019☆⚑

Come From Away Tony Nominee Jenn Colella to Star in Peter Pan by Ryan McPhee

Colella will take on the title role as part of Pittsburgh CLO's Summer Season, joining a roster that also includes Ace Young in Rock of Ages.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32pm on April 11, 2019☆⚑

Tina"The Tina Turner Musical Sets Broadway Theatre and Dates by Ryan McPhee

Adrienne Warren will reprise her Olivier-nominated performance as the music icon this fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:00am on April 11, 2019☆⚑

Watch Audra McDonald and Christine Baranski Sing Prince Together on The Good Fight by Ryan McPhee

The two Tony winners sing a pop-funk standard on the latest episode of the CBS All Access series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:46pm on April 10, 2019☆⚑

Kristen Bell's Encore!, Reuniting Cast Members of High School Musicals, Will Be Revamped for Disney+ by Ryan McPhee

The upcoming streaming service announced the pickup as part of an exclusive deal with production company Supper Club.

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:30pm on April 10, 2019☆⚑

Broadway Alum Eric LaJuan Summers Dies at 36 After Battle With Cancer by Ryan McPhee

Summers, an Astaire Award"winning actor and dancer, appeared in such shows as Kinky Boots and Motown.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:38pm on April 10, 2019☆⚑

To Kill a Mockingbird Documentary From Scott Rudin Eyes Fall Release on HBO by Ryan McPhee

Rudin is the producer of the current Broadway stage adaptation of Harper Lee's novel, penned by Aaron Sorkin and starring Jeff Daniels.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42am on April 10, 2019☆⚑

Watch the Full Trailer for Disney's The Lion King Remake by Ryan McPhee

The CGI reimagining of the animated hit arrives in theatres July 19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:07am on April 10, 2019☆⚑

Grease Movie Prequel in Development by Ryan McPhee

John August will pen the script for the film, currently titled Summer Loving.

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:35pm on April 9, 2019☆⚑

Check Out a Sneak Peek at Megan Hilty, Cynthia Erivo, and Annaleigh Ashford's Live From Lincoln Center PBS Concerts by Ryan McPhee

The trio's solo shows head to the small screen in May.

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:19pm on April 9, 2019☆⚑

Moulin Rouge! Musical Leads Boston's 2019 IRNE Awards by Ryan McPhee

The stage adaptation of the Baz Luhrmann film, opening on Broadway this summer, premiered at Boston's Emerson Colonial Theatre last year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:08pm on April 9, 2019☆⚑

Sutton Foster-Led Younger, Now Staying Put on TV Land, Sets Season 6 Premiere Date by Ryan McPhee

The Prom star Beth Leavel is set to guest star in a future episode.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:23pm on April 9, 2019☆⚑

Ben Platt to Host 2019 Jimmy Awards by Ryan McPhee

The Dear Evan Hansen returns to emcee the National High School Musical Theatre Awards following his hosting stint in 2017.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02am on April 9, 2019☆⚑