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Tuesday, July 31, 2018

Funny Girl, Starring Sheridan Smith, to Appear in Cinemas Across the U.K. by Andy Lefkowitz

U.K. moviegoers will be the luckiest people in the world this fall, when Tony winner Michael Mayer's celebrated 2016 London production of Funny Girl, starring two-time Olivier winner She…

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Christopher Lloyd to Portray Literary Legend Ezra Pound in New Off-Broadway Play by Andy Lefkowitz

Emmy winner Christopher Lloyd will return to the stage this fall, appearing as American poet and critic Ezra Pound in the New York premiere play Pound, written by Sean O'Leary and direct…

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A Thrilling Twelfth Night Musical Enchants Audiences in Central Park by Andy Lefkowitz

The Public Theater's free Shakespeare in the Park program celebrates opening night of a Kwame Kwei-Armah and Shaina Taub's Twelfth Night musical on July 31. Kwei-Armah and Public The…

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Mallory Bechtel Makes Broadway Debut in Dear Evan Hansen by Andy Lefkowitz

The Tony-winning musical Dear Evan Hansen welcomes Mallory Bechtel in the role of Zoe Murphy on July 31. The newcomer makes her Broadway debut, replacing original cast member Laura Dreyfuss,…

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Monday, July 30, 2018

School of Rock Welcomes Katherine McLaughlin & a New Class of Kid Rockers by Andy Lefkowitz

They're in the band! Andrew Lloyd Webber's hit musical School of Rock adds nine new cast members beginning on July 30. Katherine McLaughlin makes her Broadway debut as Principal Rosa…

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Friday, July 27, 2018

Lin-Manuel Miranda Cast in His Dark Materials Miniseries from Cursed Child Scribe by Andy Lefkowitz

Newly anointed Kennedy Center honoree Lin-Manuel Miranda has landed a sweet new acting gig. The Hamilton creator will appear in BBC's new miniseries adaptation of Philip P…

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Thursday, July 26, 2018

Kevin Elyot's Early Gay Drama Coming Clean to Receive Revival in London's West End by Andy Lefkowitz

King's Head Theatre's acclaimed production of Kevin Elyot's groundbreaking 1982 play Coming Clean, which examines the breakdown of a gay couple's relationship, will transfer …

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Go-Go's Musical Head Over Heels Brings a New Beat to Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Head Over Heels, the new musical featuring the iconic songs of The Go-Go's, opens at Broadway's Hudson Theatre on July 26. Michael Mayer directs and Spencer Liff choreographs the new…

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Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Jomama Jones' Black Light Set for Fall Off-Broadway Run by Andy Lefkowitz

On the heels of a hit spring engagement at The Public Theater's Joe's Pub, Black Light, a new work written by and starring Jomama Jones—the alter ego of Daniel Alexander Jones&…

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Nicolette Robinson to Make Her Broadway Debut as Jenna in Waitress by Andy Lefkowitz

Nicolette Robinson is joining the company of Broadway hit Waitress. The mega-talented off-Broadway alum will take on the lead role of Jenna beginning on September 4, replacing Katharine McPh…

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Hamilton Creators to Receive Special Kennedy Center Honor; Cher Also Among Honorees by Andy Lefkowitz

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has announced that the Tony-winning co-creators of Hamilton—writer Lin-Manuel Miranda, director Thomas Kail, choreographer Andy Blank…

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Tuesday, July 24, 2018

Michelle Williams & Sam Rockwell to Star as Gwen Verdon & Bob Fosse in New Series from Hamilton Team by Andy Lefkowitz

Stage-and-screen stars Michelle Williams and Sam Rockwell have signed on to play the title roles in Fosse/Verdon, an eight-episode limited series set to appear on FX, according to The Hollyw…

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NBC Sets May 2019 Air Date for Hair Live!; Diane Paulus to Co-Direct by Andy Lefkowitz

Mark your calendar! The eagerly anticipated live TV presentation of Hair will arrive on NBC on May 19, 2019. Tony winner Diane Paulus, who helmed the Tony-winning 2009 Broadway revival,…

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Alexandra Burke Will Bring Her Jazzy Dance Moves to London's Chicago by Andy Lefkowitz

Alexandra Burke is the next Roxie Hart of the hit West End staging of Chicago. The TV star and stage alum will begin performances at the Phoenix Theatre beginning on August 13, replacing cur…

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John Logan's Red, Starring Alfred Molina & Alfred Enoch, to Be Filmed for Cinemas by Andy Lefkowitz

The acclaimed London remount of John Logan's 2010 Tony-winning play Red will be preserved on film, Trafalgar Releasing has announced. The hit staging will appear in movie theaters a…

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Christina Sajous Joins the Cast of Broadway's SpongeBob SquarePants by Andy Lefkowitz

Christina Sajous returns to Broadway on July 24, taking over the role of Sandy Cheeks in SpongeBob SquarePants. Sajous replaces original cast member Lilli Cooper, who played her final p…

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Monday, July 23, 2018

Abby Mueller Will Return to Beautiful: The Carole King Musical by Andy Lefkowitz

Former Beautiful: The Carole King Musical star Abby Mueller will step back into the title role of the hit tuner beginning on August 7. Mueller will replace current star Melissa Benoist, who …

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Straight White Men, Starring Armie Hammer & More, Opens on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

The Broadway premiere production of Young Jean Lee's Straight White Men celebrates opening night at the Hayes Theater on July 23. Anna D. Shapiro directs the production, which began…

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John O'Hurley Brings His Razzle-Dazzle Factor Back to Chicago on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

All he cares about is love! Stage-and-screen star John O'Hurley returns to the Tony-winning Broadway revival of Kander & Ebb's Chicago on July 23. O'Hurley repeats …

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Friday, July 20, 2018

Matt Doyle to Star in Huey Lewis & the News Musical Heart of Rock & Roll by Andy Lefkowitz

Talented Broadway alum Matt Doyle has signed on to play the central role in the upcoming Huey Lewis & the News musical Heart of Rock & Roll, making its world premiere at San Die…

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Summer: The Donna Summer Musical Releases Original Cast Album by Andy Lefkowitz

Get ready for some hot stuff! Republic Records releases the original cast album for Summer: The Donna Summer Musical today. The talent-packed recording is available through all digital retai…

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Cats Film Nabs Jennifer Hudson, James Corden, Ian McKellen & Taylor Swift by Andy Lefkowitz

Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson has been cast in the iconic role of Grizabella in the eagerly anticipated film adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's hit musical Cats, according to Variety.&nb…

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Thursday, July 19, 2018

Lin-Manuel Miranda to Direct Film Adaptation of Jonathan Larson's Tick, Tick...Boom! by Andy Lefkowitz

Clear the runway! Lin-Manuel Miranda is making theater nerds' dreams come true yet again. The mastermind behind Hamilton and In the Heights has signed on to direct a feature film ad…

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Mary Page Marlowe, Starring Tatiana Maslany, Blair Brown & More, Extends Off-Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

The acclaimed New York premiere production of Mary Page Marlowe, written by Tony and Pulitzer winner Tracy Letts, has been extended at Second Stage's Tony Kiser Theater. Originally slate…

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Mitchell Jarvis, Marilu Henner & More Start Gettin' the Band Back Together on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Rock on! The new musical comedy Gettin' the Band Back Together kicks off performances at the Belasco Theatre on July 19. The fresh tuner, directed by John Rando and choreographed by Chri…

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Wednesday, July 18, 2018

Marc Kudisch, Caitlin Houlahan, Colton Ryan & More Set for Girl From the North Country at the Public by Andy Lefkowitz

Off-Broadway's Public Theater has announced a talented lineup of stars set to lead the U.S. premiere of Conor McPherson and Bob Dylan's Girl From the North Country. The previous…

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Diana Rigg to Exit Broadway Revival of My Fair Lady by Andy Lefkowitz

Diana Rigg, the iconic actress who earned a 2018 Tony nomination for her turn as Mrs. Higgins in My Fair Lady, will play her final performance in Lincoln Center Theater's acclaimed reviv…

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Tony Winner Bruce Springsteen's Broadway Hit Springsteen on Broadway to Arrive on Netflix by Andy Lefkowitz

Springsteen on Broadway, the mega-hit Broadway concert engagement that netted a Special 2018 Tony Award for iconic music maker Bruce Springsteen, will launch globally on Netflix on December …

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Adam Gwon's Ordinary Days to Receive First Major Revival with Keen Company; NY Premiere from Chisa Hutchinson Also on Tap by Andy Lefkowitz

Off-Broadway's Keen Company has announced an exciting pair of productions to fill out its 2018-2019 season at The Clurman Theatre at Theatre Row. A revival from acclaimed composer Adam G…

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Watch the Avenue Q Family Celebrate 15 Years with a Charming Performance on Today by Andy Lefkowitz

"Everything in life is only for now," says the friends and neighbors of the delightfully naughty Avenue Q. That mantra might hold true in some cases, but it is hard to believe…

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Tuesday, July 17, 2018

All He Cares About Is Love! John O'Hurley Will Return to Chicago on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

John O'Hurley is bringing his razzle-dazzle factor back to Broadway! The stage-and-screen star will return to the Tony-winning Broadway revival of Kander & Ebb's Chicago as …

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