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Wednesday, April 6, 2016

Wicked's Stephen Schwartz Hopes Banning Shows from North Carolina Will Turn Anger Into Activism by Adam Hetrick

The strongly worded letter cites an 'outpouring of disgust' and calls for NC citizens to take a stand 'against bigotry and injustice.'

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:21PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Sara Bareilles Says Waitress Is Set to Record Cast Album by Adam Hetrick

The Grammy Award-winning singer songwriter wrote the score to the new Broadway musical that stars Tony Award winner Jessie Mueller.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:19PM[SHARE]

Sh-K-Boom/Ghostlight Records Concert Lines Up Stars and Writers by Adam Hetrick

The musical theatre record label will celebrate it's "Sweet 16" with a special concert featuring stars and songwriters from the stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:57PM[SHARE]

Nick Adams, Laura Benanti, Caroline Rhea Will Join The Skivvies by Adam Hetrick

A host of Broadway stars are set to strip down with the musical duo.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:52PM[SHARE]

Rebecca Luker Is New Mom of Broadway's Fun Home by Adam Hetrick

Tony Award nominee Rebecca Luker joins the Tony-winning Broadway musical for a limited time.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]
Monday, April 4, 2016

Douglas Carter Beane and Mia Michaels Reshaping Rockettes' New York Spectacular by Adam Hetrick

Performances will begin in June at Radio City Music Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:10PM[SHARE]

The Light in the Piazza Returns to Broadway for One Night Only by Adam Hetrick

Members of the original, Tony Award-winning Broadway production reunite for an April 4 benefit concert at the Vivian Beaumont Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:30AM[SHARE]

Tickets on Sale Today for June Drama Desk Awards by Adam Hetrick

The awards honor the best of Broadway, Off-Broadway and Off-Off-Broadway

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

How Ahrens and Flaherty Are Re-Envisioning Anastasia For the Stage by Adam Hetrick

The Tony Award-winning songwriting team reveals their vision for their anticipated new musical and open up about the challenges they faced with Broadway's Rocky and why Seussical was the "wo…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]
Sunday, April 3, 2016

Oscar Isaac Will Star as Hamlet Off-Broadway by Adam Hetrick

Performances begin in June at Theatre for a New Audience.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:54PM[SHARE]
Saturday, April 2, 2016

Check Out American Psycho's Killer Colbert Performance by Adam Hetrick

The new musical officially opens April 21 at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:37PM[SHARE]

Cirque du Soleil's Paramour Replaces Broadway Leading Man by Adam Hetrick

Two weeks before previews are to begin, Cirque du Soleil has announced a new addition to the cast of its first-ever Broadway venture.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM[SHARE]
Friday, April 1, 2016

Ahrens and Flaherty's Little Dancer Tests Legs in NYC Reading by Adam Hetrick

The musical inspired by the work of sculptor Edgar Degas was seen in a revised, invitation only presentation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:38PM[SHARE]
Thursday, March 31, 2016

Play About Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting Sets World Premiere by Adam Hetrick

The Human Race Theatre Company in Dayton, OH will stage the drama based on interviews conducted with Newton, CT residents.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, March 30, 2016

NBC Taps A Few Good Men for Live TV Broadcast by Adam Hetrick

The team behind The Sound of Music, Peter Pan and The Wiz will give Aaron Sorkin's courtroom drama the live TV treatment.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:05PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, March 29, 2016

NBC's Hairspray Live! Sets Open Call for Tracy by Adam Hetrick

NBC is on the lookout for its next breakout star.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:33PM[SHARE]

Green Day's American Idiot Is Ready to Rock High Schools Across U.S. by Adam Hetrick

The edgy, politically charged Broadway rock musical has been adapted for production in high schools.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:53AM[SHARE]
Monday, March 28, 2016

Playwright Emily Schwend Wins Yale Drama Series Award by Adam Hetrick

The tenth annual honor was bestowed on Schwend for her drama Utility.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:38PM[SHARE]

Fully Committed Sets Rush and Digital Lotto Policy by Adam Hetrick

Emmy nominee Jesse Tyler Ferguson stars in the comedy that begins Broadway performances April 1.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:16PM[SHARE]

Jonathan Groff Exiting Broadway's Hamilton " Meet the Next King by Adam Hetrick

Tony Award-nominee Rory O'Malley will take on the role of King George in the Broadway hit.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:40AM[SHARE]

Theatrical Drama The Dresser Sets U.S. TV Premiere by Adam Hetrick

Anthony Hopkins and Ian McKellen star in the haunting backstage drama about an aging actor and his longtime companion.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:24AM[SHARE]

More Musical Footage Released of Michael John LaChiusa's Rain by Adam Hetrick

The new musical based on the W. Somerset Maugham story stars Eden Espinosa.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:05AM[SHARE]
Thursday, March 24, 2016

Off-Broadway Musical Found Will Get Revised Philadelphia Staging by Adam Hetrick

Philadelphia Theatre Company has announced details of its 2016-17 season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:00PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Roman Holiday Musical Sets Pre-Broadway Premiere by Adam Hetrick

The musical based on the Gregory Peck-Audrey Hepburn romantic comedy has its eye on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:10PM[SHARE]

The Skivvies and Range A Cappella Join Broadway Rocks No Doubt by Adam Hetrick

Over 20 performers will cover songs by iconic '90s rock band No Doubt.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:28PM[SHARE]
Saturday, March 19, 2016

Lisa Lampanelli's Fat Girls, Interrupted Gets Westport Reading with Lisa Howard by Adam Hetrick

The new play addresses weight, body image and food issues among a group of four women.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]
Thursday, March 17, 2016

Wicked's Christine Dwyer Among Stars Who Will Rock Broadway Rocks No Doubt by Adam Hetrick

Over 20 performers will cover songs by iconic '90s rock band No Doubt.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:27AM[SHARE]
Monday, March 14, 2016

Broadway's Fun Home Sets Initial Cities for U.S. Tour by Adam Hetrick

The Tony-winning musical will play San Franciso among other major cities on its U.S. national tour.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:30PM[SHARE]
Friday, March 11, 2016

NY High School Theatre Awards Renamed for Roger Rees by Adam Hetrick

The annual awards will be renamed for the late, Tony Award-winning actor.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM[SHARE]

Sara Bareilles Is Latest Songwriter to Board Spongebob Musical by Adam Hetrick

The new musical makes its world premiere in Chicago in June.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:24AM[SHARE]

Mariska Hargitay Will Narrate Hamilton Musical Book by Adam Hetrick

The Law & Order: SVU star will record the audio version of the book that takes readers inside the hit Broadway musical phenomenon.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM[SHARE]
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