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Thursday, July 27, 2017

Orange Is the New Black's Uzo Aduba Stars in Secret Life of Bees Musical Workshop, Beginning July 27 by Andrew Gans

The musical, part of the 2017 Powerhouse Theater season, is penned by Lynn Nottage, Duncan Sheik, and Susan Birkenhead.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:22PM[SHARE]

Brandy Norwood to Return to Broadway Cast of Chicago by Andrew Gans

The Grammy winner will begin a limited engagement in August.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:11PM[SHARE]

Mandy Patinkin Discusses Reasons for Returning to Broadway in The Great Comet by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning actor also reminisces about filming The Princess Bride during his Today Show interview.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:46PM[SHARE]

Virtual Memory Traces Gay Man's Journey From Milwaukee to Manhattan by Andrew Gans

Ben Strothmann’s solo show is part of the HOT! Festival–The NYC Celebration of Queer Culture.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:08AM[SHARE]

Anastasia's Christy Altomare and Derek Klena, Ariana DeBose Part of Free Broadway in Bryant Park Concert by Andrew Gans

The lunchtime concert series continues July 27.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, July 26, 2017

Great Comet Producer Explains Okieriete Onaodowan's Departure, Hopes He'll Return in the Future by Andrew Gans

Onaodowan is cutting his run short as Tony winner Mandy Patinkin prepares to take center stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:19PM[SHARE]

Christy Altomare, Derek Klena, Ariana DeBose Set for Free Broadway in Bryant Park Concert by Andrew Gans

The lunchtime concert series continues July 27.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:31PM[SHARE]

Watch Audra McDonald, as Billie Holiday, Sing 'God Bless the Child' on BBC One by Andrew Gans

The six-time Tony winner is currently reprising her Lady Day performance in the West End.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:55PM[SHARE]

Casting Complete for North Shore's Young Frankenstein by Andrew Gans

The Mel Brooks musical will play the Massachusetts venue in August.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:08PM[SHARE]

Mandy Patinkin Will Return to Broadway in The Great Comet by Andrew Gans

The Evita and Sunday in the Park with George star will step into the role of Pierre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM[SHARE]

Anastasia Will Offer Special Actors Fund Performance by Andrew Gans

The new musical recently celebrated 100 performances at the Broadhurst Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM[SHARE]

The Phantom of the Opera Tour Welcomes New Christine July 26 by Andrew Gans

The Andrew Lloyd Webber musical is currently playing Alberta.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:13AM[SHARE]

Tuesday, July 25, 2017

Betty Buckley Will Offer Story Songs #2 at Joe's Pub by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning actor will return to the intimate Manhattan nightspot with a new collection of songs this fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:50PM[SHARE]

Watch Panic! At the Disco's Brendon Urie Discuss Kinky Boots, Mormon Upbringing, and LGBTQ Community by Andrew Gans

“The world is his oyster,” says Kinky Boots’ Tony-winning composer, Cyndi Lauper.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:14PM[SHARE]

Two Broadway Kates Will Be Honored by Sarah Siddons Society of Chicago by Andrew Gans

Hello, Dolly!'s Kate Baldwin and Fun Home's Kate Shindle will receive the Actor of the Year Award.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM[SHARE]

Tony Nominee Josh Young Will Be Part of Ogunquit Playhouse's Ragtime by Andrew Gans

The award-winning musical will play the Maine venue in August.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:23PM[SHARE]

Dates Set for West End Transfer of Long Day's Journey Into Night, Starring Jeremy Irons by Andrew Gans

The Bristol Old Vic production is directed by Richard Eyre and also stars Lesley Manville.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:53AM[SHARE]

Donna McKechnie Among Initial Casting for Arena Stage's 2017"2018 Season by Andrew Gans

The Washington, D.C., venue has announced some casting for five of its upcoming productions.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:45AM[SHARE]

48 Film Songs Featured in Newly Released Judy Garland: Soundtracks Collection by Andrew Gans

The two-disc recording arrives July 25 from Mint Audio Records.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:56AM[SHARE]

Sunday, July 23, 2017

Star-Studded Sondheim on Sondheim Hollywood Bowl Concert Presented July 23 by Andrew Gans

Jonathan Groff, Carmen Cusack, Vanessa Williams, and Ruthie Ann Miles are among those celebrating the work of Stephen Sondheim.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Saturday, July 22, 2017

Manoel Felciano, Daniel Reece, and More Star in Ken Ludwig's Robin Hood! by Andrew Gans

The comedy makes its world premiere at the Old Globe beginning July 22.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Tina Howe's Singing Beach Makes World Premiere by Andrew Gans

Performances begin July 22 at the HERE Arts Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Friday, July 21, 2017

Broadway Global Names 2017 Producer of the Year by Andrew Gans

The award was first presented in 2012.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:08PM[SHARE]

London's Motown Will Welcome New Smokey Robinson and Marvin Gaye in September by Andrew Gans

The hit production has also released 500,000 new tickets for sale.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:30AM[SHARE]

Sutton Foster and Laura Benanti Will Be Guests on Late Show with Stephen Colbert by Andrew Gans

Michael Moore, who will soon make his Broadway debut, will also appear on the late-night program.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:50AM[SHARE]

2015 Documentary Chita Rivera: A Lot of Livin' to Do Rebroadcast July 21 by Andrew Gans

The 60-minute career retrospective of the two-time Tony winner was filmed in January 2015.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:39AM[SHARE]

Anastasia's John Bolton and Caroline O'Connor Are Part of Free Broadway in the Boros Concert July 21 by Andrew Gans

The summer performance will also feature cast members from The Great Comet.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM[SHARE]

Lesli Margherita Develops a Bad, Bad Cold in Bucks County's Guys and Dolls, Starting July 21 by Andrew Gans

The Olivier winner is joined by Elena Shaddow, Clarke Thorell, and Steve Rosen.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Beth Malone Is The Unsinkable Molly Brown, Beginning July 21 at The Muny by Andrew Gans

Marc Kudisch, Whitney Bashor, Paolo Montalban, and Justin Guarini are also among the cast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

From Guys and Dolls to Little Mermaid, Tony Winner Faith Prince's 5 Most Memorable Nights Onstage by Andrew Gans

The dynamic actor reminisces about her award-winning theatrical career and also reveals her upcoming stage role.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Thursday, July 20, 2017

Michael Urie Will Take on Title Role in Hamlet by Andrew Gans

The actor will star in a 2018 production of the classic tragedy for the Shakespeare Theatre Company in D.C.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:29PM[SHARE]

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