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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

Talia Suskauer, Allison Bailey, and Cleavant Derricks Star in Return of Wicked Tour by Andrew Gans

The tour relaunches August 3 in Dallas.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Monday, August 2, 2021

Alvin Y. F. Ing, Star of Pacific Overtures and Its Revival, Dies at 89 by Andrew Gans

Mr. Ing also starred in the Broadway revival of Flower Drum Song, featuring a revised book by David Henry Hwang.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:22AM[SHARE]

Saturday, July 31, 2021

Carly Bawden, Declan Bennett, John Pfumojena, More Star in Regent's Park Open Air Carousel by Andrew Gans

The Rodgers and Hammerstein classic begins performances at the outdoor venue July 31.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Friday, July 30, 2021

Watch Trailer for On Broadway Documentary, Featuring Hugh Jackman, George C. Wolfe, Helen Mirren, More by Andrew Gans

Oren Jacoby's film will arrive in New York movie theatres August 20.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:00AM[SHARE]

Thursday, July 29, 2021

Bruce Musical, About Making of Blockbuster Film Jaws, Will World Premiere at Seattle Rep by Andrew Gans

Donna Feore will direct and choreograph the new musical from Bandstand creators Robert Taylor and Richard Oberacker.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:37PM[SHARE]

Full Cast Set for Broadway Return of Hamilton by Andrew Gans

Lin-Manuel Miranda's Tony- and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical resumes performances September 14 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:15PM[SHARE]

London's The Prince of Egypt Cancels More Performances by Andrew Gans

The production had initially resumed performances July 1 at the Dominion Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:29PM[SHARE]

Checking In With… Girl From the North Country Star Caitlin Houlahan by Andrew Gans

"I am anticipating the butterflies that come with live audiences and the thrill of live reactions!"

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:49AM[SHARE]

Graciela Daniele to Receive Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre by Andrew Gans

The Tony Awards, presented by the Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing, will host a multi-platform celebration September 24.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:39AM[SHARE]

A Midtown Off-Broadway Venue Will Reopen as Theater 555 This Fall by Andrew Gans

Producer Eric Krebs will operate the 160-seat house.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:58AM[SHARE]

Mark Rylance Will Reprise Tony- and Olivier-Winning Role in London Revival of Jerusalem in 2022 by Andrew Gans

Mackenzie Crook will also return to the Jez Butterworth play under the direction of Ian Rickson.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:34AM[SHARE]

Disney's The Lion King Returns to the West End July 29 by Andrew Gans

Performances resume at the Lyceum Theatre with 14 new cast members.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, July 28, 2021

Jersey Boys Returns to London Stage July 28 by Andrew Gans

Ben Joyce, Adam Bailey, Karl James Wilson, and Benjamin Yates star in the Tony-winning musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:35PM[SHARE]

Anthony Rapp Will Star in Title Role of Andy Warhol in Iran by Andrew Gans

The staged reading, open to the public, will be presented at Barrington Stage Company in Massachusetts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:29PM[SHARE]

Pass Over Will Celebrate 1st Broadway Performance With Post-Show Block Party by Andrew Gans

The Antoinette Chinonye Nwandu drama begins performances August 4.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:31PM[SHARE]

Julie Halston to Receive 2020 Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award by Andrew Gans

The stage and screen star is being honored for her advocacy to raise awareness and funds for the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM[SHARE]

Theatre for One Returns to In-Person Performances With Plays by Lydia R. Diamond, Regina Taylor, Jaclyn Backhaus, More by Andrew Gans

The intimate theatrical experience will be presented by Arts Brookfield at Manhattan West.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:44AM[SHARE]

Listen to Excerpt of Falling in Love With Mr. Dellamort Podcast, With James Monroe Iglehart, Courtney Reed, Telly Leung by Andrew Gans

Jack Feldstein and Paul Doust's new musical also features Lena Hall, Jackie Hoffman, and Gavin Lee.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:00AM[SHARE]

Tuesday, July 27, 2021

Ann Harada, Josh Hamilton, More Cast in Lisa Loeb's Virtual Mini-Musicals Together Apart by Andrew Gans

The ten musicals, composed by Loeb and her fellow Brown University alums, will stream to benefit The Actors Fund.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:13PM[SHARE]

Talia Saskauer, Allison Bailey, and Cleavant Derricks Will Star in Return of Wicked Tour by Andrew Gans

The tour will relaunch in August in Dallas.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM[SHARE]

Talia Suskauer, Allison Bailey, and Cleavant Derricks Will Star in Return of Wicked Tour by Andrew Gans

The tour will relaunch in August in Dallas.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM[SHARE]

Ramin Karimloo, Lucy St. Louis, and Bradley Jaden Will Star in London Camelot Concert by Andrew Gans

The one-night-only event will be held in February at the London Palladium.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:09AM[SHARE]

The Phantom of the Opera, Starring Killian Donnelly and Lucy St. Louis, Reopens in London July 27 by Andrew Gans

The Andrew Lloyd Webber musical also features Rhys Whitfield as Raoul.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Monday, July 26, 2021

The Muny's Summer Season Launches July 26 With Smokey Joe's Cafe by Andrew Gans

The celebration of the songs of Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller continues through August 1.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Friday, July 23, 2021

Public Theater Cancels July 23 Performance of Merry Wives by Andrew Gans

The Wednesday and Thursday performances of the Shakespeare in the Park production were also canceled following a member of the production testing positive for the coronavirus.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:15PM[SHARE]

Falling in Love With Mr. Dellamort Recording, With James Monroe Iglehart, Courtney Reed, Telly Leung, Released July 23 by Andrew Gans

Jack Feldstein and Paul Doust's new musical also features Lena Hall, Jackie Hoffman, and Gavin Lee.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:26PM[SHARE]

New Opening Date Set for Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cinderella by Andrew Gans

Award-winning composer Lloyd Webber canceled the July 20 opening earlier this week.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:41AM[SHARE]

Adam J. Bernard, Tarinn Callender, Matt Henry, and Tosh Wanogho-Maud Join Cast of The Drifters Girl Musical by Andrew Gans

Beverley Knight also stars in the musical, which will play Newcastle before arriving in the West End in November.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:37AM[SHARE]

Cast Complete for The Muny's Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Starring Kendra Kassebaum, Edward Watts, Raymond Baynard by Andrew Gans

Performances of the family-friendly musical begin August 12 at the St. Louis venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:59AM[SHARE]

Diana DeGarmo and Ace Young Star in Virtual Production of First Date Beginning July 23 by Andrew Gans

Meg Fofonoff directs the Alan Zachary-Michael Weiner-Austin Winsberg musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Ailey, About Late Visionary and Founder of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Opens in New York July 23 by Andrew Gans

Jamila Wignot's film evokes Ailey's memories through archival footage and audio recordings.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

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