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Wednesday, August 8, 2018

Watch Claybourne Elder and Steffanie Leigh Find 'Happiness' in Stephen Sondheim's Passion by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning musical begins performances at Virginia's Signature Theatre August 14.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:40PM[SHARE]

Once On This Island Receives Actors' Equity's Extraordinary Excellence in Diversity on Broadway Award by Andrew Gans

The award honors shows that exemplify and promote diversity, inclusion, non-traditional casting, and equal opportunity.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:09PM[SHARE]

Cast Set for Reading of Douglas Lyons and Ethan D. Pakchar's Beau by Andrew Gans

Adam Quinn will direct the reading of the new work, billed as a "play inside a concert."

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:15AM[SHARE]

Bryan Cranston Will Return to Broadway in Network by Andrew Gans

The Tony and Emmy winner earned an Olivier Award for his performance in the National Theatre production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:59AM[SHARE]

Watch a Sneak Peek of Denver's All-African-American Oklahoma! by Andrew Gans

Performances begin September 7 under the direction of Chris Coleman.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM[SHARE]

Tuesday, August 7, 2018

Josh Strickland, Kissy Simmons, Alton Fitzgerald White, Ashley Brown Will Celebrate Disney's Broadway Hits by Andrew Gans

The August 9 concert at the Filene Center will feature tunes from Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, Aladdin, Frozen, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:00PM[SHARE]

Christy Altomare, Alysha Umphress, Jelani Remy, More Set for August 9 Broadway in Bryant Park by Andrew Gans

The free concert series will continue with performances from the casts of Anastasia, Avenue Q, Smokey Joe's Café, Jersey Boys, and Summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:38PM[SHARE]

Cast Complete for Arena Stage's Turn Me Loose, About Comedian-Activist Dick Gregory by Andrew Gans

Performances will begin at the D.C. venue in September.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:26PM[SHARE]

John Prignano Named Director of Education and Development at Music Theatre International by Andrew Gans

Prignano will also continue as the Chief Operating Officer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:47AM[SHARE]

Hair, Muppets Take Manhattan, More Will Be Screened in Central Park by Andrew Gans

The free screenings are part of the Central Park Conservancy Film Festival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:29AM[SHARE]

Winner of So You Think You Can Dance Will Be Part of Fox's Rent by Andrew Gans

The live broadcast of the Jonathan Larson musical is set for January 27, 2019.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:03AM[SHARE]

Abby Mueller Returns to Broadway Cast of Beautiful"The Carole King Musical August 7 by Andrew Gans

Mueller once again steps into the title role at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Monday, August 6, 2018

Bob Mackie Auction Will Feature Items Worn by Carol Burnett, Cher, Lauren Bacall, and More by Andrew Gans

Mackie’s designs are also featured in the Broadway-bound The Cher Show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48PM[SHARE]

Evita Star Loni Ackerman Set for Reading of New Musical Impossibly George: A Soirée with Madame George Sand by Andrew Gans

Tony nominee Walter Willison will direct.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:15AM[SHARE]

Charlotte Rae, Two-Time Tony Nominee Who Imparted The Facts of Life, Dies at 92 by Andrew Gans

Ms. Rae received Tony nominations for her performances in Pickwick and Morning, Noon and Night.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:41AM[SHARE]

Sunday, August 5, 2018

What Did Critics Think of World Premiere of Moulin Rouge! Musical? by Andrew Gans

The stage adaptation of the Baz Luhrmann film, starring Karen Olivo and Aaron Tveit, marks the reopening of Boston’s historic Colonial Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:31PM[SHARE]

Tony Winner Rachel Bay Jones Ends Run in Broadway's Dear Evan Hansen August 5 by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning musical continues at the Music Box Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

A Bronx Tale Closes on Broadway August 5 by Andrew Gans

The Alan Menken-Glenn Slater-Chazz Palminteri musical opened in December 2016 at the Longacre Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Saturday, August 4, 2018

Broadway Cast of Hamilton Hosts Voter Registration at Richard Rodgers Theatre August 4 by Andrew Gans

The registration begins at 5:15 PM.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Erin Dilly, Stephen R. Buntrock, Ken Page, Kathy Fitzgerald, More Star in Muny Meet Me in St. Louis by Andrew Gans

The family favorite begins performances August 4 at the outdoor St. Louis venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Friday, August 3, 2018

Santino Fontana's Tribute to Rodgers and Hart Will Be Part of 92Y's 2019 Lyrics & Lyricists Series by Andrew Gans

The 49th season of the popular series will also spotlight Stephen Sondheim, Sammy Davis Jr., and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:47AM[SHARE]

See Who's Joining Gavin & Stacey's Mathew Horne and Downton Abbey's Ed Speleers in Rain Man Tour by Andrew Gans

The U.K. tour will launch August 20 at the Windsor Theatre Royal before heading to Milton Keynes, Cardiff, Eastbourne, Southend, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:10AM[SHARE]

Corey Cott and Emily Padgett Will Star in World Premiere of Last Days of Summer Musical by Andrew Gans

Jeff Calhoun will direct and choreograph the production at Kansas City Repertory Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM[SHARE]

Will Branner, Skyler Volpe, Tyler Hanes, Addie Morales Star in Barrington's West Side Story by Andrew Gans

Performances of the classic American musical begin August 3 in Massachusetts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Thursday, August 2, 2018

North American Tour of Les Misérables Welcomes New Eponine by Andrew Gans

The production is currently playing the Buell Theatre in Denver, Colorado.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:08PM[SHARE]

Two-Time Tony Winner Christian Borle Will Make New York Directorial Debut With Popcorn Falls by Andrew Gans

Previews begin September 14 at the Davenport Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:51AM[SHARE]

Alex Newell, Spencer Liff, Christopher J. Hanke, Elizabeth Stanley Are Part of Broadway Dreams' All-Star Faculty by Andrew Gans

The musical theatre summer intensive in Charlotte, North Carolina, will culminate in public performances August 3–4.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:30AM[SHARE]

Justin Kirk, Keira Naughton, More Cast in World Premiere of Evanston Salt Costs Climbing by Andrew Gans

Performances begin August 30 at the White Heron Theatre in Nantucket.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:17AM[SHARE]

Cast Set for A.R.T.'s The Black Clown, Blending Vaudeville, Opera, Jazz, and Spirituals by Andrew Gans

The production, which begins performances August 31 in Massachusetts, brings Langston Hughes’ poem to life.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:14AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, August 1, 2018

Patti Murin, Caissie Levy, Telly Leung, Bradley Gibson, More Set for August 2 Broadway in Bryant Park by Andrew Gans

The free concert series will continue with a salute to Disney’s Aladdin, Frozen, and The Lion King.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:15PM[SHARE]

London Production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera Will Welcome New Title Player by Andrew Gans

The award-winning production heads into its 33rd year at Her Majesty's Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM[SHARE]

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