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Monday, October 30, 2017

Two Broadway Alums to Join Kathleen Turner in George Street Playhouse's An Act of God by Andrew Gans

David Saint will direct David Javerbaum's comedy at the New Jersey venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:19PM[SHARE]

Broadway's The Phantom of the Opera Announces Cast Changes for 30th Anniversary by Andrew Gans

Two opera stars join the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical as James Barbour announces his final date in the title role.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:59PM[SHARE]

A Bronx Tale Will Welcome Newsies' Adam Kaplan in November by Andrew Gans

Kaplan will succeed original star Bobby Conte Thornton.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:21PM[SHARE]

Casts of Waitress, Including Jason Mraz, and Come From Away Will Perform on CBS' Thanksgiving Day Parade by Andrew Gans

The broadcast will begin at 9 AM Eastern time November 23.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:14PM[SHARE]

Christine Pedi Hosts The Hollywood Blacklist & New York October 30 by Andrew Gans

The evening at Symphony Space features a panel who experienced the blacklist firsthand.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:21AM[SHARE]

Olivier Winner Returns to Broadway's Chicago October 30 by Andrew Gans

Leigh Zimmerman steps into the role of Velma Kelly.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM[SHARE]

Rush Ticket Policy Announced for Broadway's Meteor Shower, Starring Amy Schumer and Laura Benanti by Andrew Gans

The Steve Martin comedy begins performances November 1.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM[SHARE]

Cast Complete for London Revival of The Birthday Party by Andrew Gans

Ian Rickson will direct the limited engagement, which begins in January 2018.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM[SHARE]

24 Hour Plays on Broadway Features Josh Charles, Jackie Cruz, Rachel Dratch, Noah Galvin, and More by Andrew Gans

The one-night-only event is presented October 30 at the American Airlines Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Sunday, October 29, 2017

Tony Winner Karen Olivo Will Star in Fun Home by Andrew Gans

The award-winning star of West Side Story and Hamilton will be seen in the Tony-winning musical in Madison, Wisconsin.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42PM[SHARE]

Friday, October 27, 2017

Norm Lewis, Christopher Sieber, Betsy Wolfe, and More Will Celebrate Harvey Schmidt and Tom Jones by Andrew Gans

Schmidt and Jones will be honored with the 2017 Oscar Hammerstein Award in an evening directed by Richard Jay-Alexander.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:56PM[SHARE]

Mary Testa, Kyle Scatliffe, and Margo Seibert Set for Reading of Sacrifices"The Ancient Musical by Andrew Gans

Tea Alagic will direct the industry presentation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:10AM[SHARE]

Audra McDonald Named Recipient of MIT's 2018 Eugene McDermott Award by Andrew Gans

The award includes a $100,000 cash prize.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:44AM[SHARE]

Chess Revival Will Play London Coliseum by Andrew Gans

Laurence Connor will direct the limited engagement featuring the English National Opera Orchestra and Chorus.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:52AM[SHARE]

New Musical This One's for the Girls Opens Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

The production plays St. Luke's Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Thursday, October 26, 2017

Miss Saigon Star Eva Noblezada Extends Cabaret Run of Girl No More by Andrew Gans

She is currently making her nightclub debut in a weekly act at The Green Room 42.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:39PM[SHARE]

See Who's Joining Constantine Maroulis in Off-Broadway Musical Bulldozer by Andrew Gans

Karen Carpenter will direct the limited engagement at the Theatre at St. Clement’s.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:32PM[SHARE]

Cast Complete for North American Tour of A Night With Janis Joplin by Andrew Gans

Kelly McIntyre, an alum of the show, will star in the title role.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:43PM[SHARE]

Cast Set for New York Revival of Clifford Odets' Awake and Sing! by Andrew Gans

The New Yiddish Rep production will begin performances in November.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:15PM[SHARE]

Seth's Broadway Diary, Volume 3 Due in November by Andrew Gans

Seth Rudetsky’s latest tome features stories about Patti LuPone, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Laura Benanti, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:19AM[SHARE]

Go-Go's Musical Head Over Heels Is Aiming for Broadway in 2018"2019 Season by Andrew Gans

Tony winner Michael Mayer directs the new musical, which features a book by Jeff Whitty.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM[SHARE]

[title of show] Creators Hunter Bell and Jeff Bowen at Work on New Musical by Andrew Gans

A developmental lab of Other World will be presented in February 2018.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:23AM[SHARE]

Cast Set for Los Angeles Production of Pacific Overtures by Andrew Gans

Performances of the Stephen Sondheim-John Weidman musical will begin in December.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:14AM[SHARE]

#TBT: The Time Ethel Merman Sang Call Me Madam With The Supremes by Andrew Gans

The Broadway belter joined the chart-topping singing group for a tribute to Irving Berlin.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM[SHARE]

Chilina Kennedy, Ryan Silverman, and More Canadian Talent Will Sing for Puerto Rico by Andrew Gans

The evening at Feinstein’s/54 Below will raise money for relief efforts following Hurricane Maria.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:48AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, October 25, 2017

Broadway's The Lion King Will Offer Free Performance to Celebrate 20th Anniversary by Andrew Gans

All tickets to the evening performance November 15 will be available via a free lottery.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:50PM[SHARE]

Ann Harada and More Set for World Premiere of The New World at Bucks County by Andrew Gans

Stafford Arima will direct the musical comedy in Pennsylvania.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:16PM[SHARE]

Cynthia Erivo, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and More Join Sienna Miller, Daveed Diggs for Carnegie Hall Children's Monologues Benefit by Andrew Gans

Oscar winner Danny Boyle will direct the evening, which also features Audra McDonald, Javier Muñoz, Charlize Theron, and Susan Sarandon.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:50PM[SHARE]