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Friday, January 12, 2024

Tadeusz Słobodzianek's Our Class Makes New York Premiere at Brooklyn Academy of Music January 12 by Meg Masseron

The play follows 10 Polish classmates, five Jewish and five Catholic, growing up as friends, who then turn on one another with life and death consequences.

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Florencia Lozano's Fun With Panic Attacks Begins Performances Off-Broadway January 12 by Meg Masseron

The performance art piece invites audiences to lie down on the floor as Lozano explores her lifelong journey with anxiety.

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

Cast Announced for Mary Zimmerman-Directed Magic Flute Adaptation by Meg Masseron

The opera-in-miniature adaptation at Chicago's Goodman will feature a cast of 16 actors and five musicians.

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PAC NYC and Galvan Initiatives Launch The Democracy Cycle by Meg Masseron

The multi-year commitment will commission and develop 25 works across theatre, opera, dance, and music.

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10th Anniversary Broadway Stage Management Symposium Announces Dates and Speakers by Meg Masseron

Attendance will be possible both in person in New York City and online.

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'You Will Leave the Theatre Very Happy': Tina Fey Talks Mean Girls Movie Musical on The Tonight Show by Meg Masseron

The film's original writer also co-wrote the 2018 Broadway musical and the current film version.

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See Who's Starring in Southwark Playhouse's London Zoo by Meg Masseron

Farine Clarke's work follows the behind-the-scenes life of a senior executive at a London newspaper.

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Cruel Intentions Musical Begins London Performances January 11 by Meg Masseron

The '90s musical features hit songs by Britney Spears, Boyz II Men, Christina Aguilera, and more.

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Mary Bacon, Nikki Calonge, Amelia Pedlow to Lead Kate Hamill's The Scarlet Letter at Two River Theater by Meg Masseron

Shelley Butler will direct the world premiere production based on Nathaniel Hawthorne's classic novel.

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Full Casting Revealed for World Premiere of Dead Outlaw, New Musical From Creators of The Band's Visit by Meg Masseron

The Audible Theater production will be released globally as an Audible Original.

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Talia Suskauer, Kimberly Marable, Carrie St. Louis, Rashidra Scott to Lead Divided for Abingdon Theatre Company by Meg Masseron

The presentation of the new musical is part of the company's Broadway on the Bowery concert series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Steppenwolf Theatre Presenting World Premiere of A Home What Howls by Meg Masseron

Laura Alcalá Baker will direct Matthew Paul Olmos' play centering on youth activism.

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Theatre for the New City Will Present Natalie Menna's Comedy Hiroshi-Me-Me-Me by Meg Masseron

The play chronicles how (not) to handle romance through the conflicts of three people who frequent a Manhattan coffee shop.

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Original Rent Stars Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp Share 54 Below Stage Beginning January 9 by Meg Masseron

The longtime friends return to the Manhattan venue with songs from their careers and personal favorites.

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Marcel Spears, Nikki Crawford, Billy Eugene Jones to Star in Geffen Playhouse Production of Fat Ham by Meg Masseron

James Ijames' Pulitzer-winning play earned a Tony nomination for its Main Stem premiere last year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM[SHARE]
Monday, January 8, 2024

Alan Turing: A Musical Biography Plays London's Riverside Studios Beginning January 8 by Meg Masseron

The musical highlighting the history-making computer scientist features music by Joel Goodman and Jan Osborne.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM[SHARE]
Thursday, January 4, 2024

Creative Team Revealed for Mona Pirnot's I Love You So Much I Could Die Off-Broadway by Meg Masseron

Tony nominee Lucas Hnath will direct the part-concert, part-play, featuring monologues performed by computer and songs performed by the playwright.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM[SHARE]

Priscilla Queen of the Desert Will Be Transformed Into Immersive Priscilla the Party! in London by Meg Masseron

The new production turns the Olivier-winning musical into a dance party, with dining options, a bar, and more.

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Gavin Creel's Walk On Through to Offer Special Performance During Final Weekend by Meg Masseron

The evening will include a post-performance concert and a meet-and-greet with Creel.

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Gustavo Dudamel Will Join New York Philharmonic for Week-Long Celebration of Music Education by Meg Masseron

Dudamel will also conduct the famed orchestra during its Spring Gala, set to feature Common, Hera Hyesang, and more.

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Stage Directors and Choreographers Society and Broadway League Reach Agreement on Contract Covering Associates by Meg Masseron

Associate directors and choreographers will now be able to receive union coverage, including health and pension benefit contributions.

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024

See Who's Starring in A Noise Within Staging of Sweeney Todd by Meg Masseron

Julia Rodriguez-Elliott will direct the Stephen Sondheim favorite at the Los Angeles venue.

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See Aaron Tveit Show Off His 'Kenergy' Performing 'I'm Just Ken' at 54 Below by Meg Masseron

The soon-to-be Sweeney Todd star performed the song from Greta Gerwig's Barbie film during his New Year's Eve concert.

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Melissa Errico Joins Formidable! Aznavour Concert at The Town Hall by Meg Masseron

The centennial celebration honors the late French-Armenian singer, songwriter, and actor Charles Aznavour.

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Tony Winner Lindsay Mendez Announces Engagement by Meg Masseron

The Merrily We Roll Along star shared the news in an Instagram post with fiancé J. Alex Brinson.

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Charity Angél Dawson Joins Broadway's & Juliet January 2 by Meg Masseron

Dawson succeeds Melanie La Barrie in the role of Nurse Angelíque.

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Taylor Trensch Concludes Limited Run in Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors Off-Broadway January 2 by Meg Masseron

The Monty Python-style send-up of the Bram Stoker classic is currently haunting New World Stages.

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Saturday, December 30, 2023

Melanie La Barrie Plays Final Performance in Broadway's & Juliet December 30 by Meg Masseron

Barrie departs the hit jukebox musical to join Hadestown on the West End.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM[SHARE]
Friday, December 29, 2023

Choreographer Chris Gattelli on Helping Timothée Chalamet Dance in Wonka by Meg Masseron

The Tony Award-winning choreographer designed the dance numbers in the new musical film.

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Playbill's Favorite Red Carpet Looks From 2023 by Meg Masseron

From jaw-dropping hair to a Ruby Dee tribute, see what red carpet looks we couldn't stop thinking about all year long.

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