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Friday, June 30, 2017

Casting Announced for World Premiere of Tina Howe's Singing Beach by Andrew Gans

Performances will begin July 22 at the HERE Arts Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:08AM[SHARE]

Lin-Manuel Miranda Reveals How White House Became Testing Ground for Hamilton and Why He Now Feels Like the Musical's Grandparent by Andrew Gans

The award-winning composer and actor was a recent guest on Late Night With Seth Meyers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:41AM[SHARE]

Thursday, June 29, 2017

Watch Footage From Fantastical Wind in the Willows, Opening June 29 at London Palladium by Andrew Gans

The musical features a score by Olivier winners George Stiles and Anthony Drewe.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:13PM[SHARE]

Seth Meyers Will Welcome Lin-Manuel Miranda to Late Night June 29 by Andrew Gans

The Tony- and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer will chat with the talk-show host.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:58PM[SHARE]

Watch Aladdin Star Telly Leung Sing 'Proud of Your Boy' From the Disney Musical by Andrew Gans

In the FB Live interview, the actor also explains why he had to come out to his parents twice.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:34PM[SHARE]

Casting Set for Karen ZacarÃas' Native Gardens, a Co-Production Between Guthrie and Arena Stage by Andrew Gans

Performances begin at the Minneapolis, Minnesota venue in July.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:04PM[SHARE]

Casting Set for Atlanta Production of Kander and Ebb's Cabaret by Andrew Gans

Performances begin at the Serenebe Playhouse in August.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM[SHARE]

Hood: The Robin Hood Musical Adventure Makes World Premiere at Dallas Theater Center by Andrew Gans

Nick Bailey, Alysha Umphress, Ashley Park, and more star in the premiere of Hood.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:55AM[SHARE]

Phantom of the Opera Tour Will Welcome New Leads by Andrew Gans

The actors playing the roles of Christine and Madame Giry will change in July.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:52AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, June 28, 2017

David Sabella Will Be Part of the 2017 Fresh Fruit Festival by Andrew Gans

The festival, which celebrates its 15th anniversary this year, spotlights the arts and culture of New York’s LGBTQ community.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:45PM[SHARE]

Nick Adams Is Gabey in Gateway's On the Town, Starting June 28 by Andrew Gans

The classic musical, which celebrates New York City, plays the Long Island venue through July 15.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:16PM[SHARE]

Go Behind the Scenes of a Two-Performance Day at London's Angels in America by Andrew Gans

The National Theatre has shared a video chronicling a day in the life of the Tony Kushner epic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:14PM[SHARE]

Broadway Actors Set for Ogunquit's Bullets Over Broadway by Andrew Gans

Vincent Pastore, who starred in the Woody Allen musical on Broadway, will reprise his performance as Nick Valenti for Maine audiences.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:17PM[SHARE]

Hear Some Beautiful Harmonies in Fan Version of Dear Evan Hansen's 'Waving Through a Window' by Andrew Gans

Covers of the Benj Pasek and Justin Paul tune have taken YouTube by storm.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:46AM[SHARE]

Casting Complete for the Return of Jesus Christ Superstar at London's Regent's Park by Andrew Gans

The Olivier-winning production returns for a limited engagement in August.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM[SHARE]

Watch Ben Platt's Gracious, Humorous Curtain Speech Following Dear Evan Hansen's Actors Fund Performance by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning musical was also filmed June 25.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:41AM[SHARE]

Watch Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, and More in Dazzling Trailer for The Greatest Showman by Andrew Gans

The forthcoming movie musical features songs by Tony and Oscar winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:38AM[SHARE]

Tuesday, June 27, 2017

Watch Laura Linney in Trailer for New Netflix Series Ozark by Andrew Gans

Jason Bateman co-stars in the new drama, which premieres in July.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:11PM[SHARE]

Aladdin's Telly Leung Discusses His Long History With 'Big Broadway Sister' Lea Salonga by Andrew Gans

Leung made his Broadway debut opposite the Tony-winning Miss Saigon star in the revival of Flower Drum Song.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:02PM[SHARE]

Patti LuPone and Brian Stokes Mitchell Will Be Ghoulish Guest Stars on New Animated Series by Andrew Gans

Vampirina will premiere this fall on Disney Junior starring James Van Der Beek, Lauren Graham, and Isabella Crovetti.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:40PM[SHARE]

Watch Carolee Carmello and Norm Lewis Sing Sweeney Todd Classic on Today by Andrew Gans

The two joined forces on Stephen Sondheim’s “A Little Priest.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:48AM[SHARE]

Williamstown Theatre Festival Launches June 27 With Jane Kaczmarek and S. Epatha Merkerson in The Roommate by Andrew Gans

Mike Donahue directs the play at the Massachusetts venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:11AM[SHARE]

Lesli Margherita Will Develop a Big, Bad Cold in Bucks County's Guys and Dolls by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:51AM[SHARE]

Lesli Margherita Will Develop a Bad, Bad Cold in Bucks County's Guys and Dolls by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:51AM[SHARE]

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

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:17AM[SHARE]

Beautiful Begins in Toronto June 27 With a Broadway Carole King by Andrew Gans

Chilina Kennedy stars as the famed singer-songwriter in the limited run at the Ed Mirvish Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:10AM[SHARE]

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

The comedy will make its world premiere at the Old Globe.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:53AM[SHARE]

Monday, June 26, 2017

Dear Evan Hansen Filmed for Theatre on Film and Tape Archive by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning musical has been preserved with its original cast, including Tony winners Ben Platt and Rachel Bay Jones.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:42PM[SHARE]

Paula Vogel, Tony Kushner, Ayad Akhtar Featured in New Documentary The Pulitzer at 100 by Andrew Gans

The film will open in New York July 21 at Lincoln Plaza Cinema.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:24PM[SHARE]

Tickets Now on Sale for Jimmy Buffett's Escape to Margaritaville Musical on Broadway by Andrew Gans

The musical begins performances in February 2018 at the Marquis Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM[SHARE]

Edward Albee's Artwork Collection Will Be Auctioned to Benefit His Foundation by Andrew Gans

Sotheby’s will auction more than 100 pieces from the late playwright’s personal collection.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:35AM[SHARE]