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Monday, October 10, 2016

Starry Broadway Sniffs Out Cancer Concert Presented Tonight by Andrew Gans

The first annual benefit is held at Joe's Pub.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Sunday, October 9, 2016

Lena Hall Makes Hedwig History Tonight by Andrew Gans

The Tony winner steps into the title role of the musical's national tour.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Leona Lewis Ends Broadway Run in Cats Today by Andrew Gans

After October 9, the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical will be a "Memory" for the pop star.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

An American in Paris Ends Broadway Run Today by Andrew Gans

The musical's national tour launches this month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Saturday, October 8, 2016

Hamilton's Lin-Manuel Miranda Hosts Saturday Night Live Tonight by Andrew Gans

Award winner Lin-Manuel Miranda makes his SNL hosting debut October 8.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp Celebrate 20 Years of Friendship, Starting Tonight by Andrew Gans

The original Rent stars join forces for concerts at Feinstein's/54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Friday, October 7, 2016

Cast of Theatre Veterans Will Inhabit Playwrights Horizons' Rancho Viejo by Andrew Gans

Performances will begin Off-Broadway in November.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:03PM[SHARE]

Emily Blunt and Tom Hanks Will Host Saturday Night Live; Lady Gaga Will Sing by Andrew Gans

Bruno Mars is also among upcoming musical guests.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07PM[SHARE]

Beautiful Star Will Join Cast of Broadway's School of Rock by Andrew Gans

Becky Gulsvig steps into the role of Patty next week.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:17AM[SHARE]

Laurie Metcalf and Chris Cooper Will Star in Broadway's A Doll's House, Part 2 by Andrew Gans

The starry cast will also feature Jayne Houdyshell and Condola Rashad.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:15AM[SHARE]

Mike Daisey's Trump Card, About "Short-Fingered Vulgarian," Will Be Live-Streamed by Andrew Gans

The acclaimed monologist will offer one final performance of his latest show in November at Town Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:04AM[SHARE]

Robert Cuccioli, Tovah Feldshuh, Sally Mayes Set for Sheldon Harnick Tribute by Andrew Gans

The Workshop Theater will celebrate the co-creator of Fiddler on the Roof later this month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:47AM[SHARE]

Richard Dreyfuss Returns to the Stage Tonight by Andrew Gans

The Academy Award winner plays Albert Einstein in Relativity.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:58AM[SHARE]

Aaron Tveit-Annaleigh Ashford Film Better Off Single Released Today by Andrew Gans

The New York City dating comedy arrives in select cinemas and on demand.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:57AM[SHARE]

A Day in the Life at Lincoln Center Live-Streamed Today by Andrew Gans

The social media event features Megan Fairchild, the Broadway revival of Falsettos and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:57AM[SHARE]

Kathleen Turner Explores The Year of Magical Thinking, Starting Tonight by Andrew Gans

The solo show plays Arena Stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:30AM[SHARE]

Finding Neverland National Tour Begins Tonight by Andrew Gans

The tour of the Broadway musical launches in Buffalo.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Thursday, October 6, 2016

Nancy Opel Will Head Cast of New Musical Curvy Widow by Andrew Gans

Peter Flynn directs the world premiere, which will play a limited engagement at the North Carolina Stage Company in November.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:53PM[SHARE]

Mamie Parris Sets Start Date in Broadway's Cats by Andrew Gans

Parris will succeed Leona Lewis as Grizabella in the Broadway revival of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:04PM[SHARE]

Casting Set for Off-Broadway's Jew vs. Malta by Andrew Gans

The production is based on a Christopher Marlowe play, the political theatre of Bertolt Brecht and a Kanye West album.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM[SHARE]

Ian McKellen Will Be Subject of New Documentary by Andrew Gans

Joe Stephenson will direct McKellen: Playing the Part.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:09PM[SHARE]

York Theatre Company Names Recipient of Oscar Hammerstein Award by Andrew Gans

Joel Grey will be honored in December.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07PM[SHARE]

Schedule Announced for Live Stream of A Day in the Life at Lincoln Center by Andrew Gans

The social media event will feature Megan Fairchild, the Broadway revival of Falsettos and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:11AM[SHARE]

Kelli O'Hara and Matthew Morrison Will Reunite for Tony Awards Concert by Andrew Gans

The evening will be presented in Tokyo in March 2017.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:51AM[SHARE]

Daniel Radcliffe Will Star in Revival of Tom Stoppard Play by Andrew Gans

The Harry Potter actor will be seen in a London revival of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:30AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, October 5, 2016

Hugh Dancy, Michael Cerveris, Mamie Gummer, Thomas Sadoski Set for 24 Hour Plays on Broadway by Andrew Gans

The annual event will be held at the American Airlines Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:23PM[SHARE]

David Byrne Will Debut New Immersive Theatrical Experience, Neurosociety by Andrew Gans

Co-created with Mala Gaonkar, Neurosociety will be seen in California.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:56AM[SHARE]

7 Theatres Will Receive Wing's Initial National Theatre Company Grants by Andrew Gans

The American Theatre Wing also announced recipients of Second-Time Support Grants.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM[SHARE]

My Brilliant Friend Will Be Staged in London by Andrew Gans

The first of Elena Ferrante's novels will be seen at the Rose Theatre Kingston.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM[SHARE]

Watch Kinky Boots' Todrick Hall Lip-Synch for His Life by Andrew Gans

The singing actor dazzled with "Land of Lola."

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:41AM[SHARE]

Their Favorite Things: Side Show's Bill Russell Shares His 10 Most Memorable Theatregoing Experiences by Andrew Gans

Favorites of the lyricist and librettist include Lena Horne, Angela Lansbury, Hugh Jackman and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

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