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Friday, July 14, 2017

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]

Robyn Hurder Plays Limited Run as Broadway's Roxie Hart in Chicago, Starting July 14 by Andrew Gans

Charlotte d’Amboise and NaTasha Yvette Williams are also scheduled to return to the long-running revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM[SHARE]

Principal Casting Announced for London Run of Tony-Winning Oslo by Andrew Gans

The production will begin performances at the National in September before transferring to the Harold Pinter the following month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:33AM[SHARE]

Thursday, July 13, 2017

New York Magazine and Vulture Name New Theatre Critic by Andrew Gans

Sara Holdren replaces Jesse Green, who is now writing criticism for The New York Times.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:51PM[SHARE]

Watch Broadway in Bryant Park Highlights, Featuring Kinky Boots, Beautiful, School of Rock, and More by Andrew Gans

Dear Evan Hansen’s Will Roland hosted the free afternoon concert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:51PM[SHARE]

Listen to Ellen Greene's Powerful 'As Long As He Needs Me' by Andrew Gans

The Little Shop of Horrors star recalls playing Nancy in a production of Oliver! at the North Shore Music Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:50PM[SHARE]

Hamish Linklater, Steven Weber, and More Join Jennifer Nettles in Hollywood Bowl Mamma Mia! by Andrew Gans

The weekend of performances will also feature Corbin Bleu, Dove Cameron, Lea DeLaria, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:19PM[SHARE]

Date Set for 10th Annual 'Mimi' Awards, Honoring Gifted Playwrights by Andrew Gans

The Advisory Committee, which selects the recipients, has also been announced.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:30PM[SHARE]

Check Out Who Will 'Seize the Day' in Pittsburgh CLO's Newsies by Andrew Gans

Complete casting has been announced for the Disney musical at the Pennsylvania venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:41AM[SHARE]

Lily James Will Play Meryl Streep's Younger Self in Mamma Mia! Sequel by Andrew Gans

The movie musical will also see the return of Tony and Emmy winner Christine Baranski.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:45AM[SHARE]

Dear Evan Hansen's Will Roland Hosts Broadway in Bryant Park, Featuring Kinky Boots, Beautiful, and More by Andrew Gans

The free lunchtime concert series continues July 13.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Wicked Alum Caroline Bowman Leads the Muny's All Shook Up, Starting July 13 by Andrew Gans

The former Elphaba takes on the dual roles of Natalie and Ed.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, July 12, 2017

Where Storms Are Born, About Loss and Revelations, Begins at Williamstown by Andrew Gans

The world premiere of Harrison David Rivers' family drama continues through July 23.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:51PM[SHARE]

Audra McDonald, Daveed Diggs, and Charlize Theron Set for Carnegie Hall Children's Monologues Benefit by Andrew Gans

Oscar winner Danny Boyle will direct the evening, which also features Javier Muñoz, Lena Dunham, and Susan Sarandon.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:53PM[SHARE]

Jackie Burns, Amanda Jane Cooper, and Ashley Parker Angel Will Fly Into Broadway's Wicked by Andrew Gans

The international hit musical will welcome a host of new cast members July 31.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00PM[SHARE]

Orange Is the New Black's Uzo Aduba Will Star in The Secret Life of Bees Musical Workshop 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 12:01PM[SHARE]

PBS Will Broadcast Broadway's She Loves Me, Holiday Inn, and Present Laughter by Andrew Gans

The fall lineup also includes a tribute to Harold Prince.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:43AM[SHARE]

Casting Announced for Canadian Production of Come From Away by Andrew Gans

The award-winning new musical will play the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre before returning to Toronto.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:23AM[SHARE]

Come From Away Tony Nominee Jenn Colella Shares Her 10 Favorite Theatregoing Experiences by Andrew Gans

Audra McDonald, Kristin Chenoweth, Beth Malone, and Idina Menzel are a few of the women whose performances Colella singles out.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Tuesday, July 11, 2017

Forum Theatre Lines Up U.S. and D.C. Premieres for Upcoming Season by Andrew Gans

Playwrights Caryl Churchill, Alexander Manuiloff, and Nathan Alan Davis will be represented during the 2017–2018 season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:01PM[SHARE]

Mauricio Martinez Joins Broadway Cast of On Your Feet! July 11 by Andrew Gans

The Mexican actor will also head the cast of the musical’s forthcoming national tour.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:44PM[SHARE]

Alan Cumming and Christine Baranski Will Lend Their Voices to CBS' Michael Jackson's Halloween by Andrew Gans

Debuting this fall, the special will feature the music of the late pop icon.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:25PM[SHARE]

Watch 2017 Jimmy Awards Musical Tribute to James M. Nederlander by Andrew Gans

Tony winner Ben Platt introduced the tribute to the late patriarch of the Nederlander theatre-owning dynasty.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:05PM[SHARE]

Christiane Noll Is Mrs. Potts in North Shore Beauty and the Beast, Starting July 11 by Andrew Gans

The cast also features Stephen Cerf and Rose Hemingway in the title roles.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:13AM[SHARE]

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

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM[SHARE]

Star-Studded Carole King Concert, With Performance From London's Beautiful, Plays U.S. Movie Theatres by Andrew Gans

The 2016 concert was filmed live in London’s Hyde Park.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:45AM[SHARE]

Okieriete Onaodowan Joins Broadway's The Great Comet July 11 by Andrew Gans

The Hamilton actor steps into the role of Pierre—the part created on Broadway by Tony nominee Josh Groban.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:41AM[SHARE]

Monday, July 10, 2017

Grosses Analysis: New Tony Winner Dear Evan Hansen Breaks Box-Office Record by Andrew Gans

The 2017 Tony-winning Best Musical set two records in the week ending July 9.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:48PM[SHARE]

Dear Evan Hansen's Will Roland to Host Broadway in Bryant Park, Featuring J. Harrison Ghee, Abby Mueller, and More by Andrew Gans

The free lunchtime concert series continues July 13.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:02PM[SHARE]

Jonathan Groff, Phillip Boykin, and More Join Sondheim on Sondheim Hollywood Bowl Concert by Andrew Gans

Matthew Morrison, Carmen Cusack, Vanessa Williams, and Ruthie Ann Miles were previously announced for the evening celebrating the work of Stephen Sondheim.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:20PM[SHARE]

Robyn Hurder Will Play Limited Run as Broadway's Roxie Hart in Chicago by Andrew Gans

Charlotte d’Amboise and NaTasha Yvette Williams are also scheduled to return to the long-running revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36PM[SHARE]

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