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Thursday, April 27, 2017

North American Tour of The Lion King Celebrates Milestone April 27 by Andrew Gans

The tour of the Tony-winning musical is currently playing St. Louis’ Fox Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM[SHARE]

Watch an Emotional, Unplugged Version of Jesus Christ Superstar's 'Gethsemane' by Andrew Gans

Nicholas Edwards will star in the title role of the Signature Theatre’s upcoming staging of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:26AM[SHARE]

Itinerary Announced for National Tour of School of Rock by Andrew Gans

The tour of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical will launch in September in Rochester.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:21AM[SHARE]

Stephanie J. Block, Andrew Rannells, and Christian Borle Will Reunite for Broadway Bakes by Andrew Gans

The Falsettos stars will be among more than 20 Broadway actors taking part in the fundraiser for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:11AM[SHARE]

Former Theatre Agent Pleads Guilty to Fraud by Andrew Gans

Roland Scahill admitted to tricking investors to put money into a non-existent production about the life of Kathleen Battle.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:09AM[SHARE]

Kelli O'Hara, Bill Irwin, Christopher Fitzgerald, and More Are Babes in Toyland by Andrew Gans

Ted Sperling conducts the stemi-staged concert at Carnegie Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, April 26, 2017

Billy Porter Will Be Honored at 28th Annual GLAAD Media Awards by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning actor will be presented with the Vito Russo Award.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:14PM[SHARE]

Anika Noni Rose Acquires Film and TV Rights to Shadowshaper Series by Andrew Gans

Daniel José Older’s young adults book series concerns a Brooklynite with magical powers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:37PM[SHARE]

Taylor Mac's A 24-Decade History of Popular Music Announces U.S. Tour Dates by Andrew Gans

The Pulitzer Prize finalist will be seen in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Tempe, and Washington, D.C.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:13PM[SHARE]

Cynthia Erivo, Steven Pasquale, and More Join Williamstown Theatre Festival by Andrew Gans

Cristin Milioti, Thomas Sadoski, and Alexandra Socha have also been added to the summer lineup.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:55AM[SHARE]

Gabriella Pizzolo and Marin Mazzie Set for Reading of Pamela's First Musical by Andrew Gans

Graciela Daniele will direct the reading based on Wendy Wasserstein’s children’s book.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM[SHARE]

Casting Set for Reading of New Musical Based on the Life of Temple Grandin by Andrew Gans

Gabriel Barre will direct the invitation-only reading of Temple.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:05AM[SHARE]

Nominees Announced for 7th Annual Off Broadway Alliance Awards by Andrew Gans

Paula Vogel, Harvey Fierstein, and Estelle Parsons are among the Legend of Off Broadway Awards recipients.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:56AM[SHARE]

Tuesday, April 25, 2017

Release Dates Announced for Frozen Sequel and Live-Action Lion King by Andrew Gans

Both Disney films will hit screens in 2019.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:42PM[SHARE]

Casting Complete for Paper Mill Playhouse's Mary Poppins by Andrew Gans

Elena Shaddow will star as the titular magical nanny.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07PM[SHARE]

Shoshana Bean and Mark Rylance Among IRNE Winners by Andrew Gans

The awards celebrate the Boston theatre community.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:30AM[SHARE]

Baayork Lee Named Recipient of 2017 Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award by Andrew Gans

Lee created the role of Connie in the original Broadway production of A Chorus Line.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:44AM[SHARE]

John Gielgud's Ages of Man Tony Award Will Be Auctioned by Andrew Gans

Mr. Gielgud received the 1959 Tony Award for “Distinguished Contribution to Theatre.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM[SHARE]

Monday, April 24, 2017

Casting Complete for the Muny's A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum by Andrew Gans

The company will be headed by Ali Ewoldt, Jordan Gelber, John Tartaglia, and Mark Linn-Baker.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:57PM[SHARE]

Downton Abbey's Allen Leech Will Make U.S. Stage Debut at the Geffen by Andrew Gans

Leech will star in Nick Payne’s Constellations.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:02PM[SHARE]

In the Heights, Chess, and How to Succeed Will Play Kennedy Center by Andrew Gans

The stagings are part of the Broadway Center Stage series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:29PM[SHARE]

Lynn Nottage and Duncan Sheik's Secret Life of Bees Musical Part of Vassar's Powerhouse Season by Andrew Gans

The summer season also features works by Lisa Kron, Josh Radnor, Stephen Trask, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM[SHARE]

Broadway Actors Set for Industry Readings of New Musical Tiananmen by Andrew Gans

Stafford Arima will direct.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:20AM[SHARE]

31st Annual Easter Bonnet Competition Presented April 24"25 by Andrew Gans

The fundraiser benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Sunday, April 23, 2017

Significant Other Plays Final Performance on Broadway by Andrew Gans

The new work from Joshua Harmon plays the Booth Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:01PM[SHARE]

Friday, April 21, 2017

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Andrew Lloyd Webber Chat Will Be Live-Streamed by Andrew Gans

The interview is presented by London’s Other Palace Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:08PM[SHARE]

Watch Trailer for Third Season of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt by Andrew Gans

The acclaimed Netflix series, starring Ellie Kemper, Tituss Burgess, and Jane Krakowski, returns in May.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:27PM[SHARE]

Sutton Foster Series Younger Renewed for Fifth Season by Andrew Gans

The fourth season launches in June.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:14PM[SHARE]

Watch Trailer for William Shakespeare-Themed Will, Debuting in July by Andrew Gans

Laurie Davidson stars as Shakespeare.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:57PM[SHARE]

Bette Midler, David Hyde Pierce, and More Join Easter Bonnet Competition Lineup by Andrew Gans

The annual fundraiser for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS will be held April 24–25.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:57AM[SHARE]

Casting Complete for the Muny's The Little Mermaid by Andrew Gans

The company is led by Emily Skinner, Emma Degerstedt, Jason Gotay, and Jerry Dixon.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:21AM[SHARE]

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