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Saturday, May 26, 2018

Why Carousel's Carrie Is the Scariest Role of Lindsay Mendez's Career by Andrew Gans

The Wicked and Godspell star is nominated for her performance as Carrie Pipperidge in the revival of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Friday, May 25, 2018

Beauty and the Beast's Rachel Ulanet Will Make Solo Feinstein's/54 Below Debut With Keep Me Searching by Andrew Gans

The evening will feature the music of Kurt Weill, Stevie Wonder, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:40PM[SHARE]

Gavin & Stacey's Mathew Horne and Downton Abbey's Ed Speleers Will Star in Rain Man U.K. Tour by Andrew Gans

The production will launch in August at the Windsor Theatre Royal before heading to Milton Keynes, Cardiff, Eastbourne, Southend, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM[SHARE]

Actors' Equity Association's National Council Election Results Announced by Andrew Gans

Kate Shindle, who ran without opposition, remains president of the acting union.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:52AM[SHARE]

Caroline O'Connor and Gemma Sutton Star in London Revival of The Rink by Andrew Gans

The John Kander and Fred Ebb musical plays the Southwark Playhouse beginning May 25.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Thursday, May 24, 2018

Liza '79 Joe's Pub Engagement Postponed by Andrew Gans

Larry Owens, who had been scheduled to celebrate legendary stage and screen star Liza Minnelli, has withdrawn from the project.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:37PM[SHARE]

See Who's Joining Jennifer Simard and Christopher Sieber in Muny Annie by Andrew Gans

Performances will begin at the St. Louis venue July 18.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:07PM[SHARE]

Susan Stroman Will Receive 2018 Oscar Hammerstein Award for Lifetime Achievement in Musical Theatre by Andrew Gans

The York Theatre Company will honor the five-time Tony winner at a gala in November.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:35PM[SHARE]

Santino Fontana, John Cariani, Donna Lynne Champlin, More Set for Promises, Promises in Concert by Andrew Gans

Jack Cummings III will direct the evening for the Transport Group.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:38AM[SHARE]

Once On This Island's Alex Newell Will Host Stars in the Alley Concert by Andrew Gans

The annual June concert will also feature Katharine McPhee, Joshua Henry, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:25AM[SHARE]

Genesis Lynea and Beverley Knight to Star in World Premiere of New Musical Sylvia at London's Old Vic by Andrew Gans

Co-creator Kate Prince also directs and choreographs.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:20AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, May 23, 2018

Turner Classic Movies Will Pay Tribute to Hollywood Movie Musicals in June by Andrew Gans

The celebration will include 90 films, 45 of which have ties to stage productions, including Cabaret, Show Boat, Gypsy, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:26PM[SHARE]

Scarlett Strallen, Jim Brochu, Drew McVety, More Set for Buoyant Billions Reading by Andrew Gans

David Staller will direct the reading as part of the Project Shaw series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:14PM[SHARE]

Scarlett Strallen, Bryce Pinkham, Jim Brochu, Drew McVety, More Set for Buoyant Billions Reading by Andrew Gans

David Staller will direct the reading as part of the Project Shaw series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:14PM[SHARE]

49 Actors Will Join Rob McClure in St. Louis Muny's Jerome Robbins' Broadway by Andrew Gans

The production will launch the outdoor venue’s centennial season beginning June 11.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:50PM[SHARE]

Barrington Stage Company Season Launches With Typhoid Mary by Andrew Gans

Performances begin May 23 at the Massachusetts venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:28AM[SHARE]

Watch Heather Headley, Matthew Morrison, More Belt Out Tunes at Muny's An Evening With the Stars by Andrew Gans

Chita Rivera, Tommy Tune, and other Broadway favorites were part of the cast of 100 at the St. Louis venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:34AM[SHARE]

EastEnders Star Martin Kemp to Join London Revival of Chicago by Andrew Gans

Kemp will succeed Cuba Gooding Jr. as Billy Flynn.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:58AM[SHARE]

London Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Welcomes New Principal Cast, Including Jamie Ballard in Title Role by Andrew Gans

The new cast members begin performances May 23 at the West End's Palace Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Tuesday, May 22, 2018

Watch Sara Bareilles Deliver Heartfelt 'I Don't Know How to Love Him,' Accompanied by Andrew Lloyd Webber by Andrew Gans

The Waitress composer reprised the Lloyd Webber-Tim Rice ballad from the recent TV broadcast of Jesus Christ Superstar.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:29PM[SHARE]

Beautiful's Chilina Kennedy Launches Toronto Theatre Company by Andrew Gans

Eclipse Theatre Company will be devoted to new and classic musicals.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:29AM[SHARE]

Kevin Chamberlin Is Wicked's New Wizard on Broadway by Andrew Gans

The three-time Tony nominee joins the hit production May 22.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Monday, May 21, 2018

Describe the Night, Will Swenson, Dominique Morisseau, More Win 2018 Obie Awards by Andrew Gans

John Leguizamo hosted the May 21 ceremony, celebrating Off- and Off-Off-Boadway Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:29PM[SHARE]

Sky Lakota-Lynch to Succeed Will Roland in Broadway's Dear Evan Hansen by Andrew Gans

Original cast member Roland will play his final performance June 10.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:01PM[SHARE]

Jennifer Holliday and Joey Lawrence Will Star in Thoroughly Modern Millie in Arizona by Andrew Gans

The Scottsdale Musical Theater Company production will begin performances September 27.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:52AM[SHARE]

Tony Winner Idina Menzel Battles With Stars From Frozen, SpongeBob, Dolly! at Sixth Annual Karaoke Benefit May 21 by Andrew Gans

Proceeds benefit Menzel’s A BroaderWay Foundation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Reed Birney, Lisa O'Hare, More Are Part of Project Shaw's The Doctor's Dilemma May 21 by Andrew Gans

David Staller directs the evening at Symphony Space.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

John Leguizamo Hosts 63rd Annual Obie Awards May 21 by Andrew Gans

Andrew Garfield, Laura Benanti, Laura Osnes, and more are among presenters for the evening celebrating Off-Broadway and Off-Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Sunday, May 20, 2018

Andy Karl and Orfeh Co-Host the 2018 Chita Rivera Awards May 20 by Andrew Gans

The ceremony honors the best in dance on stage and screen.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Friday, May 18, 2018

Sutton Foster, Stephanie J. Block, and Andrew Rannells Concerts Now Available for Streaming on BroadwayHD by Andrew Gans

The performances debuted on PBS as part of the Live From Lincoln Center Presents—Stars in Concert series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM[SHARE]

Sutton Foster, Stephanie J. Block, and Andrew Rannells Concerts Available for Streaming on BroadwayHD by Andrew Gans

The performances debuted on PBS as part of the Live From Lincoln Center Presents—Stars in Concert series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM[SHARE]

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