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Thursday, June 1, 2017

Casting Set for Reading of Journalist David Cote's Otherland by Andrew Gans

May Adrales will direct a cast that includes 30 Rock and Broadway alum Maulik Pancholy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:22AM[SHARE]

Jenn Colella, Stephanie J. Block, and More Will Perform at Drama Desk Awards by Andrew Gans

Hal Prince, Tommy Tune, Danny Burstein, and Adriane Lenox will be among the presenters.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:16AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Fame Benefit Concert Will Feature Debbie Allen and Other Stars of Hit TV Series by Andrew Gans

The evening at The Troubadour in West Hollywood will benefit The Actors Fund.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:39PM[SHARE]

Elliot Martin, Prolific Broadway Producer, Dies at 93 by Andrew Gans

Mr. Martin received a Special Tony Award in 1974 for producing the revival of A Moon for the Misbegotten.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:51PM[SHARE]

The Pretty Woman Musical Will Get a Fall Developmental Lab by Andrew Gans

Jerry Mitchell will direct and choreograph the new musical based on the Garry Marshall film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:31AM[SHARE]

X Factor Winner Sam Bailey Will Star in U.K. Tour of Fat Friends The Musical by Andrew Gans

The musical, featuring a score by Nicholas Lloyd Webber, is based on the British TV drama.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM[SHARE]

Tuesday, May 30, 2017

On Your Feet! Sets Closing Date on Broadway by Andrew Gans

The Gloria Estefan bio-musical musical opened on Broadway in November 2015.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:14PM[SHARE]

David Lansbury, Nephew to Angela Lansbury, Will Join His Aunt in The Chalk Garden by Andrew Gans

The one-night-only performance will benefit The Acting Company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:07PM[SHARE]

Watch Christopher Jackson, Auli'i Cravalho, Vanessa Williams Sing at Memorial Day Concert by Andrew Gans

Renée Fleming also performed “Wind Beneath My Wings.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM[SHARE]

Andrew Lippa Stars in World Premiere of His Man in the Ceiling Musical Beginning May 30 by Andrew Gans

The new musical makes its debut at the Bay Street Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:31AM[SHARE]

The Great Comet Is Searching for Fans to Take Part in Their Tony Awards Performance by Andrew Gans

The Josh Groban-led musical was nominated for 12 Tony Awards.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:28AM[SHARE]

Watch Bette Midler, Laura Linney, and More Accept Outer Critics Circle Awards by Andrew Gans

The awards were presented May 25 at Sardi's.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:49AM[SHARE]

Sunday, May 28, 2017

Christopher Jackson, Renée Fleming, Auli'i Cravalho Are Part of May 28 National Memorial Day Concert by Andrew Gans

The 90-minute event will be broadcast on PBS.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

World Premiere of Escape to Margaritaville Musical Opens May 28 by Andrew Gans

The Jimmy Buffett musical plays the La Jolla Playhouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Off-Broadway's Cagney Ends Run May 28 by Andrew Gans

Producers previously announced plans to bring the musical, which stars Robert Creighton, to Los Angeles.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Friday, May 26, 2017

Watch Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole Shine in a War Paint Medley by Andrew Gans

The Broadway cast recording is released digitally May 26 on the Ghostlight Records label.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:25PM[SHARE]

Get a First Look at Regent's Park On the Town by Andrew Gans

Jacob Maynard has replaced Fred Haig, who withdrew from the London engagement following an injury.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:22PM[SHARE]

Leslie Odom Jr. Joins Lineup for Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular by Andrew Gans

Alan Menken will also compose a new song for the celebration.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:09AM[SHARE]

Is London's Angels in America Heading to Broadway? by Andrew Gans

The National Theatre production features Nathan Lane and Andrew Garfield.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:57AM[SHARE]

Tony Winner Victoria Clark Set for Barnes & Noble Conversation by Andrew Gans

The actor will join acting coach Michael Howard for discussion about his new book.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:44AM[SHARE]

Thursday, May 25, 2017

Adam Garcia and Bryony Hannah Among Cast of World Premiere of Twilight Song by Andrew Gans

Kevin Elyot’s final play will be seen at the Park Theatre in the U.K.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:11PM[SHARE]

Casts of The Great Comet, Cats, Kinky Boots Will Offer Free Performances at The Intrepid by Andrew Gans

The live concert celebrates the 29th annual Fleet Week.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:49PM[SHARE]

Glenn Close Stops Sunset Boulevard Performance for Second Time… in 23 Years by Andrew Gans

In a moment of déjà vu, the Tony winner addressed an audience member who was taking a photo during the musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM[SHARE]

Pretty Woman Musical, Directed by Jerry Mitchell, Aiming for Broadway in 2018"2019 Season by Andrew Gans

The Tony winner reveals details about the upcoming musical adaptation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:59AM[SHARE]

Exclusive: Listen to Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole Sing War Paint's 'Face to Face' by Andrew Gans

The Broadway cast recording will be released digitally May 26 on the Ghostlight Records label.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:49AM[SHARE]

New Cast to Fly Into London's Wicked by Andrew Gans

The Apollo Victoria Theatre will welcome a new set of leads July 24.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:31AM[SHARE]

BroadwayHD Will Live Stream Off-Broadway's Ernest Shackleton Loves Me by Andrew Gans

The new musical from Joe DiPietro and GrooveLily currently plays the Tony Kiser Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:57AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, May 24, 2017

Casting Complete for Goodspeed Oklahoma! by Andrew Gans

The Rodgers and Hammerstein classic will play the Connecticut venue beginning in July.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM[SHARE]

Paper Mill Playhouse's Mary Poppins Takes Flight May 24 by Andrew Gans

Check out photos of the new production, starring Elena Shaddow.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:14PM[SHARE]

Watch Original Tarzan Star Josh Strickland Sing in German-Language Production of the Disney Musical by Andrew Gans

Strickland performs Phil Collins' "Strangers Like Me."

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:48PM[SHARE]

Laura Bell Bundy Tapped for TNT's Good Behavior by Andrew Gans

The Legally Blonde star will have a recurring role on the drama series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM[SHARE]

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