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Thursday, April 13, 2017

TV Roundup: Tracie Thoms Boards UnREAL, Rachel Bloom Gets a Book Deal by Andrew Gans

The nominations for the BAFTA British Academy Television Awards have also been announced.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:58AM[SHARE]

Broadway's Waitress Will Welcome Betsy Wolfe in Leading Role by Andrew Gans

The singing actor will succeed the musical’s composer, Sara Bareilles.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:44AM[SHARE]

See Who's Joining Davis Gaines in West Coast Man of La Mancha by Andrew Gans

The singing actor will star in two limited engagements of the award-winning musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:41AM[SHARE]

Broadway Shows Will Perform at the Easter Parade by Andrew Gans

Expect performances from Chicago, Waitress, The Great Comet, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:38AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, April 12, 2017

Carmen Cusack Is Among Performers Set to Celebrate the Late Pete Seeger at the Kennedy Center by Andrew Gans

The evening will be recorded for future broadcast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:38PM[SHARE]

Elaine Paige Announces Fall Concert Dates by Andrew Gans

The Olivier Award-winning actor will perform in concert in October and November in the U.K.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:35PM[SHARE]

Tony-Winning Producer Hopes to Bring Crazy for You Back to Broadway with Laura Osnes and Tony Yazbeck by Andrew Gans

The Tony-nominated actors starred in a recent concert version of the hit musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:29AM[SHARE]

Casting Set for the World Premiere of Intellectual Thriller Broken Snow by Andrew Gans

Ben Andron’s new play will debut in Miami.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:43AM[SHARE]

From Lillias White to Mark Rylance, Sweat and Feud Star Alison Wright Shares Her Favorite Theatrical Moments by Andrew Gans

The Americans actor details 10 New York stage performances that affected her as part of the audience.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Tuesday, April 11, 2017

Daniel Breaker Joins Chicago Cast of Hamilton April 11 by Andrew Gans

The Tony nominee steps into Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Pulitzer Prize-winning musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Norm Lewis and Carolee Carmello Join Cast of Sweeney Todd April 11 by Andrew Gans

New leads join the Off-Broadway production of the Stephen Sondheim classic following the departure of the original London stars.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Aladdin National Tour Launches April 11 by Andrew Gans

Adam Jacobs reprises his work in the title role.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Monday, April 10, 2017

Christopher Sieber, Felicia Finley, Marc Kudisch, and More Join Muny Summer Lineup by Andrew Gans

Additional casting has been announced for the St. Louis venue’s season of seven musicals.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:00PM[SHARE]

The Filmed Production of Newsies Will Be Released Digitally and on Demand by Andrew Gans

The digital release will also include five mini-documentaries.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:57PM[SHARE]

Betty Buckley to Receive Julie Harris Award for Artistic Achievement by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning actor will be honored at the 21st Annual Tony Awards Viewing Party.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:16PM[SHARE]

Miss Saigon and Come From Away Will Offer Special Actors Fund Performances by Andrew Gans

Proceeds from a performance of both shows will benefit the non-profit organization.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:51AM[SHARE]

See Who's Joining Nancy Opel in New Musical Curvy Window by Andrew Gans

Performances begin in May at the George Street Playhouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:19AM[SHARE]

See Who's Joining Nancy Opel in New Musical Curvy Widow by Andrew Gans

Performances begin in May at the George Street Playhouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:19AM[SHARE]

Memorial Celebration Held for Theatre Luminary James M. Nederlander April 10 by Andrew Gans

The event, which is open to the public, is being held at Broadway’s Minskoff Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Friday, April 7, 2017

Significant Other Sets Closing Date On Broadway by Andrew Gans

The new work from Joshua Harmon plays the Booth Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:01PM[SHARE]

Watch Christina Bianco Sing Hamilton as Patti LuPone, Kristin Chenoweth, Idina Menzel, and More by Andrew Gans

The Forbidden Broadway alum can be heard singing tunes from Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Pulitzer Prize-winning musical—in many voices.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:10PM[SHARE]

Wicked's Stephen Schwartz Will Compose Music for John Doyle-Directed As You Like It by Andrew Gans

Actors will play instruments in the summer production of the William Shakespeare comedy at the Bay Street Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:57PM[SHARE]

Watch Cynthia Erivo's Soaring, Emotional Rendition of "Imagine" by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning actor paid tribute to the victims of the Orlando nightclub massacre at the recent GLAAD Awards.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:13PM[SHARE]

Betty Buckley's 2-CD Set Story Songs Released April 7 by Andrew Gans

The Split star includes anecdotes about Elaine Stritch, Howard DiSilva, and Stephen Bruton on the new album.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:28PM[SHARE]

Nick Bailey, Alysha Umphress, Ashley Park, and More Cast in Premiere of Hood by Andrew Gans

Dallas Theater Center presents the world premiere of Hood: The Robin Hood Musical Adventure.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:20PM[SHARE]

Spamilton Star Will Head Cast of Signature's Jesus Christ Superstar by Andrew Gans

The Andrew Lloyd Webber-Tim Rice musical begins performances next month at the Virginia venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:37AM[SHARE]

TV Roundup: NBC Orders More Will & Grace, David Hull Signs on for More Crazy Ex-Girlfriend by Andrew Gans

In other TV news, Janet McTeer and Billie Piper have landed Netflix roles.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:25AM[SHARE]

Stephen Karam's Speech & Debate Arrives in Cinemas April 7 by Andrew Gans

A portion of the proceeds from the New York screenings will benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Thursday, April 6, 2017

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All stories by Andrew Gans on BroadwayStars

TV Roundup: Tracie Thoms Boards UnREAL, Rachel Bloom Gets a Book Deal by Andrew Gans

Broadway's Waitress Will Welcome Betsy Wolfe in Leading Role by Andrew Gans

See Who's Joining Davis Gaines in West Coast Man of La Mancha by Andrew Gans

Broadway Shows Will Perform at the Easter Parade by Andrew Gans

Carmen Cusack Is Among Performers Set to Celebrate the Late Pete Seeger at the Kennedy Center by Andrew Gans

Elaine Paige Announces Fall Concert Dates by Andrew Gans

Tony-Winning Producer Hopes to Bring Crazy for You Back to Broadway with Laura Osnes and Tony Yazbeck by Andrew Gans

Casting Set for the World Premiere of Intellectual Thriller Broken Snow by Andrew Gans

From Lillias White to Mark Rylance, Sweat and Feud Star Alison Wright Shares Her Favorite Theatrical Moments by Andrew Gans

Daniel Breaker Joins Chicago Cast of Hamilton April 11 by Andrew Gans

Norm Lewis and Carolee Carmello Join Cast of Sweeney Todd April 11 by Andrew Gans

Aladdin National Tour Launches April 11 by Andrew Gans

Christopher Sieber, Felicia Finley, Marc Kudisch, and More Join Muny Summer Lineup by Andrew Gans

The Filmed Production of Newsies Will Be Released Digitally and on Demand by Andrew Gans

Betty Buckley to Receive Julie Harris Award for Artistic Achievement by Andrew Gans

Miss Saigon and Come From Away Will Offer Special Actors Fund Performances by Andrew Gans

See Who's Joining Nancy Opel in New Musical Curvy Window by Andrew Gans

See Who's Joining Nancy Opel in New Musical Curvy Widow by Andrew Gans

Memorial Celebration Held for Theatre Luminary James M. Nederlander April 10 by Andrew Gans

Significant Other Sets Closing Date On Broadway by Andrew Gans

Watch Christina Bianco Sing Hamilton as Patti LuPone, Kristin Chenoweth, Idina Menzel, and More by Andrew Gans

Wicked's Stephen Schwartz Will Compose Music for John Doyle-Directed As You Like It by Andrew Gans

Watch Cynthia Erivo's Soaring, Emotional Rendition of "Imagine" by Andrew Gans

Betty Buckley's 2-CD Set Story Songs Released April 7 by Andrew Gans

Nick Bailey, Alysha Umphress, Ashley Park, and More Cast in Premiere of Hood by Andrew Gans

Spamilton Star Will Head Cast of Signature's Jesus Christ Superstar by Andrew Gans

TV Roundup: NBC Orders More Will & Grace, David Hull Signs on for More Crazy Ex-Girlfriend by Andrew Gans

Stephen Karam's Speech & Debate Arrives in Cinemas April 7 by Andrew Gans

Tony Administration Committee Announces Rulings on Sunset Boulevard, The Price, Significant Other by Andrew Gans

Tony Administration Committee Announces Rulings on Sunset Boulevard, The Price, Significant Other, Jitney by Andrew Gans

Come From Away and Jitney Awarded New York Education and Engagement Grants by Andrew Gans