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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]

Lions, Tigers, Bares! Watch Teaser for Wizard of Oz-Themed West End Bares by Andrew Gans

Ruby Strippers will be presented October 29 at London's Novello Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36PM[SHARE]

Stephen Bogardus Will Star in World Premiere of Something Wicked This Way Comes Musical by Andrew Gans

Complete casting has been announced for the new musical, which will play the Delaware Theatre Company in September.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM[SHARE]

Site-Specific, Environmental Stagings of Tennessee Williams and Shakespeare Will Play Provincetown by Andrew Gans

Audience members will move from room to room in the historic Gifford House Inn.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:16AM[SHARE]

Foxy Roxie Hart Charlotte d'Amboise Returns to Broadway's Chicago July 20 by Andrew Gans

The production is the longest-running American musical in Broadway history.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, July 19, 2017

Billy Porter Set for Free Broadway in Bryant Park Concert, Featuring Betsy Wolfe and Tyler Hanes by Andrew Gans

The free lunchtime concert series continues July 20.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:05PM[SHARE]

Watch Scenes from DTC's Broadway-Aimed Hood: The Robin Hood Musical Adventure by Andrew Gans

Nick Bailey, Alysha Umphress, Ashley Park, and more star in the world premiere musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:56PM[SHARE]

Watch Trailer for Documentary on Late Little Shop and Disney Lyricist Howard Ashman by Andrew Gans

Mr. Ashman collaborated with Alan Menken on Disney's The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, and Aladdin.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:47PM[SHARE]

Florence Lacey Will Play Madame Armfeldt in Signature's A Little Night Music by Andrew Gans

Eric Schaeffer will direct a cast that also includes Holly Twyford, Bobby Smith, and Will Gartshore.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:17PM[SHARE]

Jessica Hecht and Jayne Atkinson Star in Sarah Ruhl's The Clean House at Williamstown Theatre Festival by Andrew Gans

The 2005 Pulitzer Prize finalist begins performances July 19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:13AM[SHARE]

Hamilton Tony Winner Daveed Diggs Will Star in New Film Blindspotting by Andrew Gans

Diggs will co-write, co-produce, and co-star with Rafael Casal; fellow Hamilton alum Jasmine Cephas Jones is also on board.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:55AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, July 18, 2017

Rock of Ages' Tom Lenk Will Play Tilda Swinton, Who Answers an Ad on Craigslist by Andrew Gans

Byron Lane’s play will be seen at the Celebration Theatre in West Hollywood.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:28PM[SHARE]

Anastasia's John Bolton and Caroline O'Connor Set for Free Broadway in the Boros Concert by Andrew Gans

The July 21 performance will also feature cast members from The Great Comet.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:35PM[SHARE]

Cast Set for Shakespeare in Love at Atlanta's Alliance Theatre by Andrew Gans

Performances begin in Georgia in August.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:58PM[SHARE]

Kinky Boots' Joey Taranto Will Star in Dorset's The Legend of Georgia McBride by Andrew Gans

Performances of the Matthew Lopez play will begin in Vermont in August.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:15PM[SHARE]

The Phantom of the Opera Welcomes New Madame Giry July 18 by Andrew Gans

The production will also welcome a new Christine later this month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:10AM[SHARE]

The Lion King Sing-Along Set for August by Andrew Gans

The screenings will be held at Hollywood’s El Capitan Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:13AM[SHARE]

Casting Set for Free Readings of New Henry Krieger Musical, I'll Take It by Andrew Gans

The musical features a book and lyrics by Eli Pasic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM[SHARE]
Monday, July 17, 2017

West Coast Premiere of Cagney, Starring Robert Creighton, Sets Dates by Andrew Gans

Performances will begin in October at the El Portal Theatre on the Debbie Reynolds Mainstage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:05PM[SHARE]

Audra McDonald to Bring Concert Act to California, New York, Ohio, New Jersey, Arizona, and More by Andrew Gans

The six-time Tony winner has scheduled a host of concerts around the country.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:43PM[SHARE]

Broadway's Chicago Welcomes Return of NaTasha Yvette Williams July 17 by Andrew Gans

Charlotte d’Amboise will also return to the long-running revival later this week.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:42PM[SHARE]

James Graham's Ink Will Transfer to the West End by Andrew Gans

Rupert Goold directs the Almeida hit, which will begin performances at the Duke of York's Theatre in September.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:04PM[SHARE]

Watch The Great Comet's Cast of Musicians Salute Game of Thrones by Andrew Gans

The Broadway artists play the title theme of the HBO hit, which returned July 16.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM[SHARE]

Alice Ripley, Daisy Eagan, Sally Mayes, and More Will Offer Small Town Confessions by Andrew Gans

Phil Geoffrey Bond's evening of monologues is part of the Broadway Bound Theatre Festival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:46AM[SHARE]

Jayne Houdyshell, Daphne Rubin-Vega, and More Are Super Shaw Women July 17 by Andrew Gans

The evening is directed by David Staller.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:37AM[SHARE]
Saturday, July 15, 2017

Will Smith Will Be the Genie in Disney's Live-Action Aladdin; Title Player Also Cast by Andrew Gans

Guy Ritchie directs the film, which is scheduled to begin shooting this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:28PM[SHARE]
Friday, July 14, 2017

Watch Trailer for National's Network, Starring Bryan Cranston by Andrew Gans

Ivo van Hove will direct the production, which begins performances at the London venue in November.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:03PM[SHARE]

Watch Terence Archie's Rousing 'Luck Be a Lady' From the Old Globe's Guys and Dolls by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning musical continues at the San Diego venue through August 13.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:50PM[SHARE]

Rachel York and Tom Wopat Will Head to the Reagle for 42nd Street by Andrew Gans

The classic American musical will begin performances at the Massachusetts venue in August.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM[SHARE]

Stella Gonet Will Headline First London Revival of Doubt by Andrew Gans

The limited engagement at the Southwark Playhouse marks the first London production of the John Patrick Shanley drama in a decade.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:57AM[SHARE]

Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole Celebrate War Paint Cast Recording at Barnes & Noble July 14 by Andrew Gans

The CD of the Tony-nominated new musical arrives in stores and online.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:43AM[SHARE]
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