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Wednesday, October 4, 2017

Jonah Platt Will Be the Beast in Beauty and the Beast"A Christmas Rose in Pasadena by Andrew Gans

The cast will also feature Jared Gertner, Gedde Watanabe, and John Tartaglia.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:40PM[SHARE]

Artistic Director of Actors Theatre of Louisville Will Step Down by Andrew Gans

Les Waters will depart the company in 2018.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:31PM[SHARE]

Brandon Victor Dixon Promoted for New Season of Power by Andrew Gans

The Hamilton star will be a series regular for the upcoming fifth season of the Starz drama.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:51PM[SHARE]

Arena Stage Names 2017 Recipient of American Artist Award by Andrew Gans

Tony winner Hal Linden will be honored in November.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:33PM[SHARE]

Julie Taymor and Hamilton's Christopher Jackson Will Celebrate The Lion King at 92nd Street Y by Andrew Gans

The two artists will take part in a conversation celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Disney hit.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:29PM[SHARE]

Watch Aaron Tveit's Powerful Rendition of the National Anthem by Andrew Gans

The stage and screen star performed “The Star-Spangled Banner” at Yankee Stadium October 3.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:16PM[SHARE]

In the Heights Alum Perry Young to Reprise His Performance for Musical Theatre West by Andrew Gans

Casting is complete for the Long Beach, California, production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:35AM[SHARE]

Tony Nominee Alex Brightman Set for Reading of The Unpredictable Times by Andrew Gans

Kevin Ray Johnson’s one-act will be presented at The Dixon Place Lounge.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:17AM[SHARE]

Tuesday, October 3, 2017

Cats Stars Tyler Hanes and Claire Rathbun Visit the Friedman Health Center for the Performing Arts by Andrew Gans

The two actors—in full Jellicle regalia—stopped by to promote flu shot awareness.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:41PM[SHARE]

The Color Purple's Fantasia Will Launch Concert Tour to Celebrate First Holiday Recording by Andrew Gans

The Broadway alum will release Christmas After Midnight October 6.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:43PM[SHARE]

Watch A Bronx Tale Creators Discuss Alan Menken's 'One of the Great Ones' by Andrew Gans

Composer Menken, librettist Chazz Palminteri, and producer Tommy Mottola share their thoughts on the heartfelt song in this exclusive video.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:02PM[SHARE]

Tony Winner Jessie Mueller Will Star in Readings of New Musical Museum of Broken Relationships by Andrew Gans

The new musical features music by Daniel Green and a book and lyrics by David H. Bell.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:23PM[SHARE]

Tony Nominee Orfeh to Return to Broadway in Pretty Woman Musical by Andrew Gans

The new musical will arrive on Broadway in fall 2018.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:58AM[SHARE]

What Did Critics Think of Tiny Beautiful Things? by Andrew Gans

Nia Vardalos stars in the hit play’s return engagement Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:51AM[SHARE]

Casting Complete for New York City Premiere of Muswell Hill by Andrew Gans

Shannon Patterson will direct Torben Betts’ play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:22AM[SHARE]

Matthew Aucoin's Crossing Begins at Brooklyn Academy of Music October 3 by Andrew Gans

Tony winner Diane Paulus directs the Civil War-set chamber opera.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:47AM[SHARE]

Monday, October 2, 2017

Smash Star Katharine McPhee Will Make Café Carlyle Debut by Andrew Gans

The American Idol alum will offer a program of jazz standards.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:17PM[SHARE]

Lillias White, Aaron Lazar, Barrett Foa Set for Broadway to the Rescue Benefit by Andrew Gans

The evening in Hollywood will benefit Los Angeles homeless.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:43PM[SHARE]

Cast Complete for Off-Broadway Revival of Bells Are Ringing by Andrew Gans

Musicals Tonight! will present the show for a limited run beginning October 17.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:36PM[SHARE]

Judges Named for 63rd Annual Obie Awards by Andrew Gans

The annual ceremony will be held in May 2018.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:15PM[SHARE]

Hamilton's Renée Elise Goldsberry Will Be Honored by Harlem School of the Arts by Andrew Gans

The Tony winner is one of four who will be celebrated at the school’s benefit gala.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:33AM[SHARE]

Cast Complete for London Production of Mother Courage, Starring Josie Lawrence by Andrew Gans

Tony Kushner’s translation of Brecht’s anti-war drama will play The Southwark Playhouse beginning November 2.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:53AM[SHARE]

Friday, September 29, 2017

The Color Purple Alum Joaquina Kalukango Among Cast of MCC's PlayLabs Reading Series by Andrew Gans

Kalukango will appear in the reading of Jocelyn Bioh’s Happiness and Joe.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:57PM[SHARE]

Off-Broadway Return of Gay Musical Revue When Pigs Fly Delays First Preview by Andrew Gans

The 1996 musical revue will arrive a few days later than originally announced.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:17PM[SHARE]

Tony Winner Betty Buckley Lands Recurring Role on Supergirl by Andrew Gans

The Sunset Boulevard and Cats star will make her first appearance on the CW hit in November.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:25PM[SHARE]

Hamilton Tony Winner Renée Elise Goldsberry Joins Cate Blanchett in A House With a Clock in Its Walls Film by Andrew Gans

Eli Roth directs a cast that also includes Kyle MacLachlan, Jack Black, and Colleen Camp.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:02PM[SHARE]

Hamilton Tony Winner Renée Elise Goldsberry Joins Cate Blanchett in The House With a Clock in Its Walls Film by Andrew Gans

Eli Roth directs a cast that also includes Kyle MacLachlan, Jack Black, and Colleen Camp.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:02PM[SHARE]

Watch Lesli Margherita, Chad Kimball, and More Perform at Broadway Back to School Concert by Andrew Gans

Playbill was honored with the Standing Ovation Award at the evening supporting theatre education in underserved schools.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07PM[SHARE]

London Revival of Barnum Casts Its Leading Players by Andrew Gans

Performances begin November 25 at the Menier Chocolate Factory.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:08AM[SHARE]

National Tour of Motown Launches September 29 by Andrew Gans

Kenneth Mosley stars as music mogul Berry Gordy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:48AM[SHARE]

Watch Wicked Star Rachel Tucker Sing Dear Evan Hansen's 'Waving Through a Window' by Andrew Gans

The longtime Elphaba covers the Benj Pasek-Justin Paul song.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:29AM[SHARE]

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