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Friday, May 19, 2023

Douglas Carter Beane's To Wong Foo Stage Musical to Premiere in U.K. by Margaret Hall

The musical is based on the 1995 cult classic film that featured Patrick Swayze, Wesley Snipes, and John Leguizamo as three drag queens on a cross country road trip.

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Destiny of Desire Begins Performances at The Old Globe May 19 by Margaret Hall

The telenovela-for-the-stage is directed by Ruben Santiago-Hudson.

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Thursday, May 18, 2023

Why King James Feels Like 'Jumping Off A Cliff' for Abbott Elementary's Chris Perfetti by Margaret Hall

The TV star explains why he's done this play about LeBron James three times, and how it's made him a basketball fan.

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See Ben Platt and Noah Galvin in New Trailer for Theater Camp by Margaret Hall

The Dear Evan Hansen stars (and fiancés) co-wrote the screenplay for the film with Molly Gordon and Nick Lieberman.

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This Land Was Made Begins Previews Off-Broadway May 18 by Margaret Hall

Directed by Taylor Reynolds, the Tori Sampson world premiere plays the Vineyard Theatre.

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The Fears, New Play by Emma Sheanshang, Opens Off-Broadway May 18 by Margaret Hall

The play marks the producing debut of Academy Award-winning director Steven Soderbergh.

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Going to Edinburgh Fringe For the First Time? Edinburgh Fringe Society's Shona McCarthy Can Help by Margaret Hall

The world's largest arts festival can be overwhelming for first timers. Here's some advice.

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Nsangou Njikam's When We Left Pt.1 to Receive Staged Reading by Margaret Hall

The play will be the newest offering of the Building the Box series.

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Monday, May 15, 2023

Joaquin Romaguera, the Original Pirelli in Sweeney Todd, Passes Away at 90 by Margaret Hall

Mr. Romaguera was a celebrated opera performer in addition to his work in musical theatre.

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Rob Madge's My Son's a Queer to Receive Special New York Industry Presentation by Margaret Hall

Madge's Olivier nominated autobiographical solo show My Son's A Queer (But What Can You Do?), about being a queer child, recently ran in the West End.

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The Muny Announces Cast For Regional Premiere of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical by Margaret Hall

The Tony-nominated Carole King jukebox bio musical played Broadway from 2014 to 2019.

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Playbill Songwriter Series: Tatiana Pandiani, Jacinta Clusellas, and Melis Aker Perform From Their Musical Azul by Margaret Hall

The trio's material includes arrangements by Clusellas, Alex Lacamoire, and Kurt Crowley in a first for the series presented by Audible Theater.

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Sunday, May 14, 2023

Bob Fosse's Dancin' Closes on Broadway May 14 by Margaret Hall

Wayne Cilento directs the seldom-produced work, re-creating Fosse's original, 1978 Tony-winning choreography.

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Friday, May 12, 2023

Clubbed Thumb Announces Initial Round of Casting for 26th Summerworks Series by Margaret Hall

The annual new play festival will be held at The Wild Project Off-Broadway.

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Jeremy Strong to Return to Broadway in An Enemy of the People by Margaret Hall

The production will be the second Ibsen adaptation by Amy Herzog to reach the Broadway stage, following her Tony nominated A Doll's House.

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Here's How Some Like It Hot Could Become the Most Tony-Winning Musical of All Time by Margaret Hall

With 13 nominations, it is possible for Some Like It Hot to best The Producers' record 12 Tony wins; but is it probable?

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Get a 1st Look at Bernarda's Daughters Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

Inspired by Federico GarcÃa Lorca's The House of Bernarda Alba, the play takes on gentrification and social strife in New York.

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

Musical Soul Doctor Will Play U.S. Cinemas in Honor of 10th Anniversary by Margaret Hall

Soul Doctor tells the real-life story of controversial Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach, his passion for music and his relationship with Nina Simone.

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All-Star Nancy Drew Stage Musical in Development by Margaret Hall

The work is set to feature a score by Alan Menken and Nell Benjamin and a book by Oscar winner Sarah Kernochan, with James Lapine directing.

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Photos: Go Inside WP Theater's 2023 Gala Honoring Ariana DeBose and Lauren Reid by Margaret Hall

The gala was a celebration of the company's 45th season producing work by women and oppressed gender minorities.

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Ragtime: The Symphonic Concert Begins Performances May 11 by Margaret Hall

The Massachusetts concert staging is directed by Jason Danieley, widower of Ragtime's original Mother, Marin Mazzie.

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Beautiful: The Carole King Musical Returns to Ogunquit Playhouse May 11 by Margaret Hall

The production plays a five-week encore engagement at the Maine venue.

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Additional 1,596 Shows Revealed for 2023 Edinburgh Fringe by Margaret Hall

There's now nearly 3,000 shows playing this summer!

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Cast Set for New Douglas Lyons Musical The Moon and the Sea by Margaret Hall

Lyons wrote the book for the musical alongside composer Creighton Irons.

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023

See Who's Performing at the 11th Annual Night of a Thousand Judys by Margaret Hall

The Pride concert, which benefits the Ali Forney Center, will be held at Joe's Pub.

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Emma Rice's World Premiere Adaptation of Blue Beard to Embark on U.K. Tour by Margaret Hall

Rice's adaptation of the French fairytale centers the women in the serial killer story.

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Monday, May 8, 2023

Into the Woods Wins Big at Boston's Elliot Norton Awards; See the Full List of Winners by Margaret Hall

The May 8 ceremony honored both Boston-based productions and visiting productions, including the national tour of Into the Woods.

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"It's Time for the Next Generation": Barry Grove on His 48 Years at Manhattan Theatre Club by Margaret Hall

Grove has been the executive producer of the Broadway and Off-Broadway venue since 1975.

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Trunk Songs from Some Like It Hot to be Presented in Some Like It Cut Concert May 8 by Margaret Hall

The bonus material from Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman will be performed by members of the Broadway company of Some Like It Hot.

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Friday, May 5, 2023

See Lin-Manuel Miranda and the Casts of Hamilton and Sweeney Todd in Special Ham4Ham Mash-Up by Margaret Hall

The "show before the show" series returned to the steps of the Richard Rodgers Theatre May 5 to celebrate the Sondheim revival's eight 2023 Tony nominations.

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