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Monday, April 9, 2018

Read Reviews for the World Premiere of The Sting, Starring Harry Connick Jr. by Andrew Gans

The new musical opened April 8 at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, New Jersey.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:47AM[SHARE]

When Pigs Fly Concert, Featuring Cast of Canceled Off-Broadway Production, Benefits Actors Fund April 9 by Andrew Gans

The one-night-only event is being held at the Gerald Lynch Theatre at John Jay College.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Sunday, April 8, 2018

West End Cast of Hamilton, Chita Rivera, Andy Karl Perform on Olivier Awards April 8 by Andrew Gans

The evening at Royal Albert Hall also celebrates Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:04AM[SHARE]

Harry Connick Jr.-Led The Sting Musical Opens April 8 at the Paper Mill Playhouse by Andrew Gans

Kate Shindle, J. Harrison Ghee, Janet Dacal, and more are featured in the cast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Friday, April 6, 2018

Drama Book Shop Will Feature Discussion and Signing With Tony Winner William Ivey Long by Andrew Gans

The event will celebrate Bobbi Owen’s The Designs of William Ivey Long.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:45PM[SHARE]

The Sting Star Harry Connick Jr. Joins Tanglewood Season Lineup by Andrew Gans

The actor and musician will pay tribute to his native New Orleans June 23.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:33PM[SHARE]

Watch Wayne Brady, David Cook, and Kirstin Maldonado Perform a Kinky Boots Medley by Andrew Gans

Tony winners Cyndi Lauper and Harvey Fierstein also spoke about the creation of the hit musical on Megyn Kelly Today.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13PM[SHARE]

Mean Girls Creator Tina Fey Will Chat With Jane Pauley on CBS Sunday Morning by Andrew Gans

Fey, who penned the book to the new musical adaptation, says she had a “burning desire” to see her name in a Playbill.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM[SHARE]

David Lan Will Receive Special Honor at 2018 Olivier Awards by Andrew Gans

The annual ceremony will be held April 8 at London's Royal Albert Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM[SHARE]

Recording of Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert Released Digitally April 6 by Andrew Gans

The TV event featured John Legend, Sara Bareilles, Brandon Victor Dixon, Norm Lewis, Jason Tam, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:20AM[SHARE]

Come From Away Tony Nominee Jenn Colella's 5 Most Memorable Nights Onstage by Andrew Gans

Colella’s stage memories take her from Broadway to Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center, and Newfoundland.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Thursday, April 5, 2018

Kristine Nielsen, Robert Sella, John Pankow Cast in Christopher Durang's Turning off the Morning News by Andrew Gans

The world premiere will begin performances at the McCarter Theatre Center May 4.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:08PM[SHARE]

Corbin Bleu Will Star in St. Louis Muny's Singin' in the Rain by Andrew Gans

The summer production at the outdoor venue will begin performances June 27.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:22PM[SHARE]

Watch Video Montage of Harry Connick Jr.-Led The Sting at Paper Mill Playhouse by Andrew Gans

Kate Shindle, J. Harrison Ghee, Janet Dacal, and more are featured in the cast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:12PM[SHARE]

Dear Evan Hansen's Virtual Choir Video Nominated for a Webby Award by Andrew Gans

The music video for Benj Pasek and Justin Paul's “You Will Be Found” featured fans from 31 countries.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:31AM[SHARE]

Tony Winner Betty Buckley Will Offer NYC Concerts Prior to Hello, Dolly! Tour by Andrew Gans

The Broadway favorite will return to Joe's Pub to celebrate the release of her forthcoming album Hope.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:03AM[SHARE]

Watch Taylor Trensch and Telly Leung Sing 'Who Will Love Me As I Am?' at Broadway Backwards by Andrew Gans

The Dear Evan Hansen and Aladdin title players perform the Side Show anthem.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:35AM[SHARE]

Sierra Boggess and Boyd Gaines Star in Age of Innocence World Premiere at Hartford Stage by Andrew Gans

Doug Hughes directs the adaptation by Douglas McGrath.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, April 4, 2018

Watch Christiane Noll and Matt Bogart Perform 'The Perfect Snow' From World Premiere of New Musical Snow Child by Andrew Gans

Performances begin April 13 at Arena Stage in Washington, D.C.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:40PM[SHARE]

Kinky Boots Celebrates 5 Years on Broadway April 4 by Andrew Gans

The current cast includes David Cook, Wayne Brady, and Kirstin Maldonado, who has just extended her run in the Tony-winning musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:39PM[SHARE]

Carmen De Lavallade, John Kander, and Harold Prince Will Be Honored at Chita Rivera Awards by Andrew Gans

The celebration of dance will be held May 20 at the NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:39PM[SHARE]

Michael Urie Will Return to Host the 2018 Drama Desk Awards by Andrew Gans

The 63rd annual event will be held June 3 at Town Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:28AM[SHARE]

Charles Busch Returns to Off-Broadway Beginning April 4 in Confession of Lily Dare by Andrew Gans

The new comedy plays Theater for the New City’s Johnson Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:09AM[SHARE]

Takao Osawa and More Complete Cast for West End Revival of The King and I by Andrew Gans

Kelli O’Hara and Ken Watanabe are set to reprise their star turns in the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic at the London Palladium.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:45AM[SHARE]

Tuesday, April 3, 2018

Mary Poppins Returns Duo Lin-Manuel Miranda and Dick Van Dyke Will Be Honored at Geffen Playhouse Fundraiser by Andrew Gans

Backstage at the Geffen will be held May 19 in the Gil Cates Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:55PM[SHARE]

Deaf West Spring Awakening Alum Joshua Castille to Star in 5th Avenue Theatre's The Hunchback of Notre Dame by Andrew Gans

Castille will use American Sign Language throughout his performance as Justin Gregory Lopez provides the voice of Quasimodo.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:08PM[SHARE]

Dear Evan Hansen Tony Winners Ben Platt and Rachel Bay Jones Join Lineup for Stephen Schwartz's 70th Birthday Concert by Andrew Gans

Renée Fleming, Laura Benanti, Lindsay Mendez, Alex Newell, and more will also be featured in the evening benefiting the Dramatists Guild Foundation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:26AM[SHARE]

Katrina Lenk, Beth Leavel, Telly Leung Will Perform at Theatre Forward Gala by Andrew Gans

David Yazbek and the works of the late August Wilson will be celebrated at the annual event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:22AM[SHARE]

American Idol Winner David Cook Makes Broadway Debut in Kinky Boots April 3 by Andrew Gans

Wayne Brady and Kirstin Maldonado also currently star in the Tony-winning musical at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:55AM[SHARE]

Monday, April 2, 2018

Sergio Trujillo and Jack Noseworthy Welcome Baby Boy by Andrew Gans

Lucas Alejandro Truworthy was born March 12.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:00PM[SHARE]

Frances Ruffelle, Craig Bierko, Chuck Cooper, Jim Dale, More Will Honor Jamie deRoy by Andrew Gans

Producer-performer and host DeRoy is celebrating her 30th year as a member of the Friars Club.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:14PM[SHARE]

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