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Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Barnes & Noble Will Host The Great Comet Performance and Book Signing by Andrew Gans

Josh Groban, Denée Benton, and more will take part in the afternoon event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:09PM[SHARE]

Sing-Along Version of Moana Will Arrive in Cinemas by Andrew Gans

The animated film features songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM[SHARE]

Casting Complete for U.K. Funny Girl Tour, Starring Sheridan Smith by Andrew Gans

Performances begin February 18 in Manchester.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM[SHARE]

Ramin Karimloo Featured on Song of Solomon Concept Recording by Andrew Gans

The Broadway Records disc also features Alison Luff, Casey Manning, and Alexander Gemignani.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:28AM[SHARE]

In Transit's Justin Guarini Shares His Favorite Theatregoing Experiences by Andrew Gans

Jennifer Holliday and Matthew Broderick are among the American Idol finalist’s top picks.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Tuesday, January 10, 2017

Fuller House Star Will Make NYC Cabaret Debut by Andrew Gans

Juan Pablo Di Pace will be seen at Feinstein’s/54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:45PM[SHARE]

Christopher Plummer Will Be Honored by Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning actor will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:59AM[SHARE]

Vanessa Williams Will Join Chita Rivera and Alice Ripley for Broadway Up Close Series by Andrew Gans

Seth Rudetsky will host the upcoming evenings in Philadelphia.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM[SHARE]

ABC Sets Broadcast Date for Dirty Dancing Remake by Andrew Gans

The principal cast has also been announced.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:04AM[SHARE]

Long Wharf Announces SPARK Program, Offering Behind-the-Scenes Look at Creating Theatre by Andrew Gans

The program is presented in conjunction with the world premiere of Napoli, Brooklyn.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:20AM[SHARE]

Monday, January 9, 2017

Wayne Brady Will Join Chicago Company of Hamilton by Andrew Gans

The stage and screen star will step into the role of Aaron Burr.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:08PM[SHARE]

Complete Casting Announced for Glenn Close Revival of Sunset Boulevard by Andrew Gans

Performances begin in February at Broadway’s Palace.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:21PM[SHARE]

Taylor Louderman Will Join Cast of Broadway's Kinky Boots by Andrew Gans

The hit musical recently became Broadway’s 50th longest-running show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:33AM[SHARE]

Front Page Revival, Starring Nathan Lane, Recoups Broadway Investment by Andrew Gans

The limited engagement continues through the end of January.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:14AM[SHARE]

Watch Final Curtain Call for Broadway Revival of Falsettos by Andrew Gans

The critically acclaimed production was preserved for future broadcast on PBS.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:23AM[SHARE]

Watch New Trailer for Disney's Beauty and the Beast Live-Action Remake by Andrew Gans

Emma Watson, who plays Belle, sings in the 30-second promo.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:16AM[SHARE]

Will Barbra Streisand Play Long Island This Spring? by Andrew Gans

The entertainment icon will reportedly perform at the newly renovated Nassau Coliseum.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:57AM[SHARE]

Sunday, January 8, 2017

See What Critics Said about Broadway's The Present, Starring Cate Blanchett by Andrew Gans

The Sydney Theatre Company production opened January 8 at the Barrymore.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:07PM[SHARE]

Watch Footage From Emotional Final Performance of Broadway's The Color Purple by Andrew Gans

Tony winner Cynthia Erivo shared her final performance of "I'm Here" on Facebook.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:44PM[SHARE]

Emotional Final Performance of Broadway's The Color Purple Attended by Hillary Clinton and More by Andrew Gans

Tony winner Cynthia Erivo shared her final performance of "I'm Here" on Facebook.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:44PM[SHARE]

Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Renewed for Third Season by Andrew Gans

The musical series airs Fridays on the CW.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:13PM[SHARE]

Cate Blanchett Opens on Broadway January 8 in The Present by Andrew Gans

The limited engagement, which marks the Oscar winner's Broadway debut, plays the Barrymore.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Saturday, January 7, 2017

HBO Airs Debbie Reynolds-Carrie Fisher Documentary January 7 by Andrew Gans

Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds debuts on the cable network.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Friday, January 6, 2017

Casting Set for Kennedy Center World Premiere of Bud, Not Buddy by Andrew Gans

The drama features music by Terence Blanchard.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:48PM[SHARE]

Casting Set for Off-Broadway's Jonah and Otto by Andrew Gans

Performances begin at the Lion Theatre in February.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:46PM[SHARE]

Watch Meryl Streep Honor Emotional Viola Davis at Hollywood Walk of Fame Ceremony by Andrew Gans

Davis is the first actor to receive a star in 2017.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:56AM[SHARE]

Blair Brown and Michael Cerveris Will Star in Candida by Andrew Gans

The reading is part of the Project Shaw series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:25AM[SHARE]

Cher Will Star in Lifetime's Flint, Executive-Produced by Craig Zadan and Neil Meron by Andrew Gans

Oscar winner Cher and Katie Couric will also executive produce.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:47AM[SHARE]

Rita Moreno Announces Schedule of Appearances by Andrew Gans

The EGOT winner will offer a series of lectures and cabaret performances in the next couple months.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, January 4, 2017

Michael Mayer-Tom Kitt As You Like It Debuts in Tokyo January 4 by Andrew Gans

The production also features choreography by Lorin Latarro.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Tuesday, January 3, 2017

Casting Announced for New Saturday Night Fever Tour by Andrew Gans

The Equity production will play the U.S. and Canada.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:28PM[SHARE]

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