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Wednesday, February 7, 2018

Property From the Estate of Tony Winner Barbara Cook Will Be Auctioned by Andrew Gans

The gifted Broadway soprano died in August 2017 at the age of 89.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:35PM[SHARE]

Cast Complete for Thoroughly Modern Millie Reunion Concert, Starring Sutton Foster and Gavin Creel by Andrew Gans

Hello, Dolly! Tony nominee Kate Baldwin and Tony winner Casey Nicholaw, who appeared in the ensemble in the 2002 production, join the Actors Fund benefit.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:15PM[SHARE]

New Andrew Lloyd Webber Revue in the Works From Director John Doyle by Andrew Gans

A developmental lab will take place in April.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:21AM[SHARE]

Santino Fontana, Alice Ripley, Daniel Breaker Set for Workshop of To Wong Foo Musical by Andrew Gans

Original screenwriter Douglas Carter Beane, who wrote the book, will also direct.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:01AM[SHARE]

Vanessa Williams, Carolee Carmello, and More Star in Encores!' Hey, Look Me Over!, Starting February 7 by Andrew Gans

The revue celebrates musicals that have not yet made it to the Encores! stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Tuesday, February 6, 2018

Broadway's The Book of Mormon Will Welcome Dave Thomas Brown as New Elder Price by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning musical continues at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:54PM[SHARE]

Watch '73 Questions With Liza Minnelli,' Starring NEWSical's Christine Pedi by Andrew Gans

Pedi answers a host of questions in the guise of the entertainment icon.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:03PM[SHARE]

National Tour of Broadway's Falsettos Will Play Los Angeles, San Francisco, Dallas, and More by Andrew Gans

The Tony-nominated revival is directed by writer James Lapine.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:35PM[SHARE]

Watch This Epic Mashup of Come From Away's 'Me and the Sky' by Andrew Gans

Jenn Colella and Eliza-Jane Scott lend their powerful vocals to the Irene Sankoff and David Hein song.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:20PM[SHARE]

Cast Complete for London Return of Jim Steinman's Bat Out of Hell Musical by Andrew Gans

Performances begin April 2 at the Dominion Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:13AM[SHARE]

Natascia Diaz and Robbie Schaefer Star in Signature's New Musical Light Years Beginning February 6 by Andrew Gans

Eric Schaeffer directs the world premiere.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:04AM[SHARE]

Hello, Dolly! Alum Taylor Trensch Takes Center Stage in Broadway's Dear Evan Hansen February 6 by Andrew Gans

Trensch officially steps into the title role of the Tony-winning musical after playing select performances last week.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM[SHARE]

Monday, February 5, 2018

Uma Thurman-Led The Parisian Woman Adds One Final Performance to Benefit the Actors Fund by Andrew Gans

Josh Lucas also stars in the Beau Willimon drama at the Hudson Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:11PM[SHARE]

Stage Alums Holly Hunter, Raymond Lee, and More to Star in HBO's Here and Now by Andrew Gans

The series will premiere February 11.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:17PM[SHARE]

John Doyle Will Direct World Premiere of August Rush Musical at Signature Theatre by Andrew Gans

Based on the film of the same name, the musical will begin performances at the Virginia venue in February 2019.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:09AM[SHARE]

Stephen Colbert Welcomes Hello, Dolly! Star Bernadette Peters February 5 by Andrew Gans

The three-time Tony recipient will discuss her latest role as Broadway's favorite matchmaker.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM[SHARE]

Original London Cast Recording of Working, With New Songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Due in March by Andrew Gans

The Stephen Schwartz musical will be released by Ghostlight Records.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:59AM[SHARE]

Sunday, February 4, 2018

Noah Galvin Ends Run in Broadway's Dear Evan Hansen February 4 by Andrew Gans

The Real O'Neals star will be succeeded by Hello, Dolly!'s Taylor Trensch.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Saturday, February 3, 2018

Dark Romantic Comedy The Chekhov Dreams Opens Off-Broadway February 3 by Andrew Gans

Performances began January 26 at the Beckett Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Friday, February 2, 2018

Will Roland Will Premiere Never-Before-Heard Dear Evan Hansen Song at 54 Below's Music Box Theatre Celebration by Andrew Gans

The evening celebrating productions that have played the Music Box will be presented February 19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:38PM[SHARE]

Come From Away and Wicked's Kendra Kassebaum Stars in Seattle Mamma Mia! Beginning February 2 by Andrew Gans

The 5th Avenue Theatre production also features Paolo Montalbán.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:16AM[SHARE]

Anastasia's Caroline O'Connor Will Star in London Revival of The Rink by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:11AM[SHARE]

Betty Buckley and Tommy Tune Offer Musical Tributes at Liz Smith Memorial February 2 by Andrew Gans

The late columnist will be remembered at the Majestic Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Pentatonix Star Kirstin Maldonado Makes Broadway Debut February 2 Opposite Jake Shears in Kinky Boots by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning musical continues at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Thursday, February 1, 2018

Ben Fankhauser, Tim Jerome, Peyton Lusk Cast in Mufti Bar Mitzvah Boy by Andrew Gans

The rarely-seen musical continues the York Theatre Company’s celebration of composer Jule Styne.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:40PM[SHARE]

Cast Complete for Riverside Gypsy, Starring Jacquelyn Piro Donovan and Bob Walton by Andrew Gans

Performances begin at the Florida venue in March.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:59PM[SHARE]

Lincoln Center TKTS Booth to Be Open Seven Days a Week by Andrew Gans

Theatre Development Fund’s ticket booth has also changed its policy for purchasing matinee tickets.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:41AM[SHARE]

Tony Winner Len Cariou Will Star in Readings of New Play Harry Townsend's Last Stand by Andrew Gans

George Eastman’s play will be presented February 12 and 13 in Manhattan.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:56AM[SHARE]

Cast Complete for U.K. Premiere of Sting's The Last Ship by Andrew Gans

Performances will begin in March in Newcastle.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:26AM[SHARE]

The Quad Will Present Al Pacino Retrospective, Including U.S. Premieres of Wilde Salomé and Salomé by Andrew Gans

Pacino’s Way will feature 25 films, honoring the Tony winner's work in front of and behind the camera.

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Property From the Estate of Tony Winner Barbara Cook Will Be Auctioned by Andrew Gans

Cast Complete for Thoroughly Modern Millie Reunion Concert, Starring Sutton Foster and Gavin Creel by Andrew Gans

New Andrew Lloyd Webber Revue in the Works From Director John Doyle by Andrew Gans

Santino Fontana, Alice Ripley, Daniel Breaker Set for Workshop of To Wong Foo Musical by Andrew Gans

Vanessa Williams, Carolee Carmello, and More Star in Encores!' Hey, Look Me Over!, Starting February 7 by Andrew Gans

Broadway's The Book of Mormon Will Welcome Dave Thomas Brown as New Elder Price by Andrew Gans

Watch '73 Questions With Liza Minnelli,' Starring NEWSical's Christine Pedi by Andrew Gans

National Tour of Broadway's Falsettos Will Play Los Angeles, San Francisco, Dallas, and More by Andrew Gans

Watch This Epic Mashup of Come From Away's 'Me and the Sky' by Andrew Gans

Cast Complete for London Return of Jim Steinman's Bat Out of Hell Musical by Andrew Gans

Natascia Diaz and Robbie Schaefer Star in Signature's New Musical Light Years Beginning February 6 by Andrew Gans

Hello, Dolly! Alum Taylor Trensch Takes Center Stage in Broadway's Dear Evan Hansen February 6 by Andrew Gans

Uma Thurman-Led The Parisian Woman Adds One Final Performance to Benefit the Actors Fund by Andrew Gans

Stage Alums Holly Hunter, Raymond Lee, and More to Star in HBO's Here and Now by Andrew Gans

John Doyle Will Direct World Premiere of August Rush Musical at Signature Theatre by Andrew Gans

Stephen Colbert Welcomes Hello, Dolly! Star Bernadette Peters February 5 by Andrew Gans

Original London Cast Recording of Working, With New Songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Due in March by Andrew Gans

Noah Galvin Ends Run in Broadway's Dear Evan Hansen February 4 by Andrew Gans

Dark Romantic Comedy The Chekhov Dreams Opens Off-Broadway February 3 by Andrew Gans

Will Roland Will Premiere Never-Before-Heard Dear Evan Hansen Song at 54 Below's Music Box Theatre Celebration by Andrew Gans

Come From Away and Wicked's Kendra Kassebaum Stars in Seattle Mamma Mia! Beginning February 2 by Andrew Gans

Anastasia's Caroline O'Connor Will Star in London Revival of The Rink by Andrew Gans

Betty Buckley and Tommy Tune Offer Musical Tributes at Liz Smith Memorial February 2 by Andrew Gans

Pentatonix Star Kirstin Maldonado Makes Broadway Debut February 2 Opposite Jake Shears in Kinky Boots by Andrew Gans

Ben Fankhauser, Tim Jerome, Peyton Lusk Cast in Mufti Bar Mitzvah Boy by Andrew Gans

Cast Complete for Riverside Gypsy, Starring Jacquelyn Piro Donovan and Bob Walton by Andrew Gans

Lincoln Center TKTS Booth to Be Open Seven Days a Week by Andrew Gans

Tony Winner Len Cariou Will Star in Readings of New Play Harry Townsend's Last Stand by Andrew Gans

Cast Complete for U.K. Premiere of Sting's The Last Ship by Andrew Gans

The Quad Will Present Al Pacino Retrospective, Including U.S. Premieres of Wilde Salomé and Salomé by Andrew Gans

Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 Will Play Japan by Andrew Gans