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Monday, April 24, 2023

Good Night, Oscar, Starring Sean Hayes, Opens On Broadway April 24 by Margaret Hall

Directed by Lisa Peterson, the limited engagement will play the Belasco Theatre through the summer.

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Friday, April 21, 2023

Vicki Lewis and John Scherer to Star in The Prom in New Jersey by Margaret Hall

The regional premiere will be directed by Broadway's Todd Buonopane.

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Almost Famous Broadway Cast Album Released April 21 by Margaret Hall

The Cameron Crowe-Tom Kitt tuner is based on Crowe's film of the same name.

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Tony Nominee Carmen Cusack to Release Debut Original Album Lay Your Hands On Me by Margaret Hall

The eight-track album marks Cusack's public debut as a singer-songwriter.

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Taylor Mac's Joy and Pandemic Begins Performances at Huntington Theatre April 21 by Margaret Hall

The Boston world premiere will run through the month.

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Tanya Perez's Welcome to Clowntown Begins Performances Off-Broadway at The Tank April 21 by Margaret Hall

The adult-friendly play explores Perez's exploits as a party clown in New York and Hollywood.

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Thursday, April 20, 2023

Tent Theatre Company Launches to Support Elder Playwrights by Margaret Hall

Their inaugural offering, Tina Howe's Where Women Go, will receive a reading later this month.

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Todd Haimes, Artistic Director of Roundabout Theatre Company, Passes Away at 66 by Margaret Hall

Mr. Haimes transformed Roundabout from a 150-seat Off-Broadway company into one of the largest not-for-profit theatres in the United States.

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Why Casey Likes Stepped Into a High School Show After Getting Cast in Back to the Future by Margaret Hall

Before he plays Marty McFly on Broadway, the young actor flew home to star in a high school musical.

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Photos: Get a 1st Look at Broadway's Good Night, Oscar, Starring Sean Hayes by Margaret Hall

The Doug Wright-penned play is currently in previews for its limited engagement at the Belasco Theatre.

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Longtime The Lion King Cast Member Ben Lipitz Passes Away at 58 by Margaret Hall

Mr. Lipitz raised millions for Broadway Cares throughout his career.

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Peter Pan Goes Wrong Opens On Broadway April 19; See Newly Released Production Shots by Margaret Hall

The follow-up to The Play That Goes Wrong plays the Ethel Barrymore Theatre.

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Thompson Turner Productions Rebrands as TT Partners by Margaret Hall

The name change comes six years after the death of co-founder Stuart Thompson.

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Santino Fontana to Star in Nine in Concert by Margaret Hall

The Tony winner will play Guido in the Maury Yeston musical.

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New Musical Starter For Ten Sets Premiere at Bristol Old Vic by Margaret Hall

The musical is based on the coming-of-age novel by David Nicholls and the popular 2006 film adaptation.

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Peter Pan Goes Wrong Opens On Broadway April 19 by Margaret Hall

The follow-up to The Play That Goes Wrong plays the Ethel Barrymore Theatre.

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Edinburgh Fringe Hit Sex Witch The Musical Begins Performances at Soho Playhouse April 19 by Margaret Hall

The autobiographical solo show is written and performed by Maggie Lalley.

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Black Theatre Coalition Partners With AMC Networks, Announces Production and Casting Fellowship by Margaret Hall

The fellowship is designed to support Black creatives interested in film and television.

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Pittsburgh Public Theater Reveals Full 2023-2024 Season, Including Billy Strayhorn: Something to Live World Premiere by Margaret Hall

Directed by Kent Gash and featuring music direction by Matthew Whitaker, Something To Live For explores the life of the legendary jazz songwriter.

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Monday, April 17, 2023

Noble Sissle, Jr. to Host Celebration of Shuffle Along at 54 Below by Margaret Hall

Noble Sissle, Jr. is the son of Noble Sissle, the lyricist of the groundbreaking 1921 musical.

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Musical Adaptation of Rumplestiltskin, Golden, Will Get Industry Presentation by Margaret Hall

Golden features music and lyrics by John Hodges and Geordy Wells, and a book by Francesca Peppiatt with Whit Cook.

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2023 Atlantic Theater Gala Held April 17 by Margaret Hall

This year's gala honors Roger Kass for his 35 years of service on the Atlantic Theater Company Board of Directors.

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Playbill Songwriter Series: Michelle J. Rodriguez Performs From Her Musical Presencia by Margaret Hall

Rodriguez was joined by the musician Idris for the series, which is presented by Audible Theater.

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Friday, April 14, 2023

Listen to 'Somebody Will' From Broadway's Shucked by Margaret Hall

The maize-themed comedy will release its original Broadway cast album digitally May 5.

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Moisés Kaufman's Here There Are Blueberries Announces Cast and Creative Team for D.C. Premiere by Margaret Hall

The play explores the human realities of Nazism and the Holocaust from an unexpected vantage point.

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Thursday, April 13, 2023

RuPaul's Drag Race UK Winner Lawrence Chaney to Star on Edinburgh Fringe by Margaret Hall

The drag queen's new show, Overweight and OVER IT!, will play the Ian McKellen Theatre.

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New Samuel D. Hunter Play, Directed by Joe Mantello and Starring Laurie Metcalf, to Premiere at Steppenwolf by Margaret Hall

The yet-to-be-titled play will be one of six productions presented by the Chicago stalwart in their upcoming season.

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Watch: See Highlights From the Broadway Revival of Camelot by Margaret Hall

Andrew Burnap, Phillipa Soo, and Jordan Donica lead the Lincoln Center Theater production.

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Patrick Page-Led King Lear To Stream Worldwide by Margaret Hall

The Shakespeare Theatre Company production will be available to stream for a three day period.

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Broadway Shark Tank Announces Inaugural Pitch Class by Margaret Hall

The program allows writers to present their original work to industry experts and potential backers.

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