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Wednesday, May 24, 2017

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]

Michael R. Bloomberg Donates $75 Million to New NYC Arts Center, The Shed by Andrew Gans

The building on New York's West Side is scheduled to open in 2019.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:14AM[SHARE]

Dirty Dancing Remake, Featuring Choreography by Tony Winner Andy Blankenbuehler, Airs on ABC May 24 by Andrew Gans

Abigail Breslin, Colt Prattes, Nicole Scherzinger, and Debra Messing star.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

From LuPone to Peters, Tony Nominee Andrew Rannells Shares His 10 Favorite Theatregoing Experiences by Andrew Gans

Audiences swoon for him, but here are the performances the former Book of Mormon and Falsettos star idolizes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Tuesday, May 23, 2017

Tony-Nominated Broadway Musical Bandstand Announces Ticket Program for Veterans by Andrew Gans

The program will launch with a post-show talkback and will also include a performance on The Intrepid.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:17PM[SHARE]

Cast Set for Finger Lakes Staging of Jason Robert Brown's Parade by Andrew Gans

The musical will be presented in July in Auburn, New York.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:44PM[SHARE]

Rosie O'Donnell Will Narrate Benefit Reading of Hollywood Nurses by Andrew Gans

The reading of the new pulp comedy will benefit The Phyllis Newman Women’s Health Initiative.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:15PM[SHARE]

Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom Sequel Love Never Dies Sets North American Tour Dates by Andrew Gans

The production begins in October with a preview engagement in Baltimore.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM[SHARE]

Will Sam Mendes Direct Disney's Live-Action Pinocchio? by Andrew Gans

Peter Hedges has written the script for the new film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:34AM[SHARE]

London Production of Beautiful"The Carole King Musical Sets Closing Date by Andrew Gans

The musical premiered at the Aldwych Theatre in February 2015.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:25AM[SHARE]

Monday, May 22, 2017

Oslo and The Band's Visit Among 2017 Obie Award Winners by Andrew Gans

The 62nd annual ceremony took place May 24.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:57PM[SHARE]

Peter Scolari Replaces Jordan Gelber in the Muny's A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum by Andrew Gans

The Stephen Sondheim musical will play the St. Louis venue in July.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:51PM[SHARE]

Bernadette Peters Will Take Part in Profiles in Creativity Discussion at the Kennedy Center by Andrew Gans

David Rubenstein will host the conversation with the Tony-winning actor.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM[SHARE]

Tickets Now on Sale for Mark Rylance's Return to Broadway in Farinelli and the King by Andrew Gans

Claire van Kampen’s acclaimed play with music will transfer to New York in December.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:37AM[SHARE]

Trial & Error, with Krysta Rodriguez and Stephen Boyer, Will Return for a Second Season by Andrew Gans

Tony winner John Lithgow is not expected to be part of the new season of the NBC comedy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM[SHARE]

Trial & Error, with Krysta Rodriguez and Steven Boyer, Will Return for a Second Season by Andrew Gans

Tony winner John Lithgow is not expected to be part of the new season of the NBC comedy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM[SHARE]

Watch Jennifer Hudson Belt Out Hairspray's 'I Know Where I've Been' at CTG Gala by Andrew Gans

The Oscar winner revisited the anthem after last year's Hairspray Live!

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM[SHARE]

Why Tony Nominee Andy Karl "Fights Hard" to Stay With Groundhog Day"Knee Brace and All by Andrew Gans

The Groundhog Day star chats about pushing through his recent onstage injury to his third Tony nomination.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Andréa Burns, Christine Pedi, and Cady Huffman Star in Shaw Comedies May 22 by Andrew Gans

The evening—part of the Project Shaw series—also features Paxton Whitehead and Tim Jerome.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Sunday, May 21, 2017

The Glass Menagerie, Starring Sally Field and Joe Mantello, Ends Broadway Run May 21 by Andrew Gans

Sam Gold directed the revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Friday, May 19, 2017

Christopher Jackson, Tony Yazbeck, Tituss Burgess, Julia Murney Set for Broadway Lullabies CD by Andrew Gans

The new recording is from the founders of Broadway Babysitters, Vasthy Mompoint and Jen Malenke.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:40PM[SHARE]

Dear Evan Hansen's Ben Platt, Hello, Dolly! and More Are Winners of Drama League Awards by Andrew Gans

The annual ceremony was held May 19 at the Marriott Marquis Times Square.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:33PM[SHARE]

City Center's Encores! Season to Include Grand Hotel, Me and My Girl, and More by Andrew Gans

New York City Center’s season will also feature a presentation of Brigadoon, starring Kelli O'Hara.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:28AM[SHARE]

Martin Freeman and Sarah Lancashire Cast in West End World Premiere of Labour of Love by Andrew Gans

Jeremy Herrin will direct the James Graham play at London’s Noel Coward Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM[SHARE]

Drew Lachey Will Star in Reading of New Musical Bulldozer by Andrew Gans

The pop star will play Robert Moses in the upcoming presentation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:51AM[SHARE]

Alex Wyse, Lindsay Mendez, Lesli Margherita Set for Reading of The Talented Mr. Ripley Musical by Andrew Gans

Michael Berresse will direct the first act of the musical, which has a book and lyrics by Gregory Bonsignore and music by Aaron Kenny.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:03AM[SHARE]

Laurence Fox Will Star in Limited Tour of The Real Thing by Andrew Gans

The U.K. tour of the Tom Stoppard drama will launch in September.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:37AM[SHARE]

Kate Baldwin Says Hello, Dolly! Is Everything She Ever Wanted to Do by Andrew Gans

The 2017 Tony nominee discusses her role in the Jerry Herman musical and those overwhelming crowds.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Rachel Bay Jones' Wild Night as Eva Peron in Evita en EspaÃ±ol Plus Betty Buckley's Magical Story Songs by Andrew Gans

The Dear Evan Hansen Tony nominee shares her five most memorable nights onstage, plus Tony winner Buckley’s newest solo recording.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Thursday, May 18, 2017

Nick Kroll and John Mulaney's Oh, Hello on Broadway Sets Netflix Premiere Date by Andrew Gans

The two-hander, which ended January 22, was filmed for broadcast during the January 19 and 20 performances.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:32PM[SHARE]

Tony Nominee Mary Beth Peil, Tony Sheldon, and More Set for Shaw's Getting Married by Andrew Gans

David Staller will direct the reading as part of the Project Shaw series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:52AM[SHARE]

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