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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Reviews: What Do Critics Think of Danny and the Deep Blue Sea Off-Broadway? by Meg Masseron

Aubrey Plaza and Christopher Abbott star in the revival of John Patrick Shanley's play at the Lucille Lortel Theatre.

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Broadway's The Notebook Reveals Full Casting by Meg Masseron

The Nicholas Sparks novel comes to New York with a score by Ingrid Michaelson and a book by Bekah Brunstetter.

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World Premiere of Amid Falling Walls (Tsvishn Falndike Vent) Begins at National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene November 14 by Meg Masseron

The new work, about Jewish perseverance during the Holocaust, is part of NYTF's 109th season.

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Monday, November 13, 2023

Florencia Iriondo's South Will Stream Free 1 Day Only by Meg Masseron

The new musical won the 2023 Pipeline Arts Foundation Award for New Musical Theatre.

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10 Revelations About Barbra Streisand From My Name is Barbra by Meg Masseron

What we learned from reading the EGOT winner's autobiography, such as when she asked Stephen Sondheim to change "Send in the Clowns" for her.

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Get a 1st Look at Aubrey Plaza and Christopher Abbott in Danny and the Deep Blue Sea Off-Broadway by Meg Masseron

The revival of John Patrick Shanley's play is now open at the Lucille Lortel Theatre.

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Reviews: What Do Critics Think of Tom Stoppard's Arcadia Off-Broadway? by Meg Masseron

Eric Tucker directs the Bedlam Theater Company production.

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New Musical Billie the Kid Makes West End Debut November 13 by Meg Masseron

The semi-staged production will be performed for two nights only.

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Sunday, November 12, 2023

Tom Stoppard's Arcadia Opens at NYC's West End Theater November 12 by Meg Masseron

Eric Tucker directs the Bedlam Theater Company production.

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Friday, November 10, 2023

Reviews: What Do Critics Think of Backstairs Billy in London's West End? by Meg Masseron

Marcelo Dos Santos' new comedy explores a pivotal moment in the 50-year relationship between the Queen Mother and William "Billy" Tallon.

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Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man Begins Performances Off-Broadway November 10 by Meg Masseron

Starring Tim Murray and SLee, the comedy offers audiences an interactive sex tip seminar.

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

Will Nunziata Will Direct Industry Presentation of New One-Woman Musical Anonymous Rose by Meg Masseron

The solo show features a book, music, and lyrics by Ronni Mardor.

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Video: Get a 1st Look at Hannah Waddingham's Apple TV+ Holiday Concert Home for Christmas by Meg Masseron

Filmed at the London Coliseum, Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas will feature the Spamalot star and special guests.

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Elizabeth Teeter, Kate Rockwell, More Will Perform in Ogunquit Playhouse Reading of New Musical To Sir With Love by Meg Masseron

Sheldon Epps will direct the work inspired by E.R. Braithwaite's autobiographical novel.

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Get a 1st Look at the New Broadway and Off-Broadway Playbill Covers for Winter 2024 by Meg Masseron

See new and official artwork for Appropriate, Prayer for the French Republic, and more.

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Adriana Scalice Joins North American Tour of SIX: The Musical by Meg Masseron

Scalice joins the "Boleyn" company of the tour, now in its second year traveling across the United States.

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Harris Yulin, Marc Kudisch, Tovah Feldshuh To Star in Developmental Readings of Jeff Cohen's Squeaky by Meg Masseron

Out of the Box Theatrics is presenting the autobiographical comedy as the first installment of their Developmental Readings series.

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Penelope Wilton and Luke Evans-Led Backstairs Billy Opens on the West End November 7 by Meg Masseron

Marcelo Dos Santos' new comedy explores a pivotal moment in the 50-year relationship between the Queen Mother and William "Billy" Tallon.

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Monday, November 6, 2023

Girls Just Want to Have Fun Film Will Be Adapted Into Jukebox Musical Featuring '80s Hits by Meg Masseron

The stage adaptation of the cult classic film will be developed by Lively McCabe Entertainment and Primary Wave Music.

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See Who's Joining Tim Daly, Daphne Rubin-Vega, and Austin Pendleton in The Night of the Iguana Off-Broadway by Meg Masseron

Full casting has been revealed for the La Femme Theatre production at The Pershing Square Signature Center.

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Tim Daly, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Austin Pendleton, More to Star in The Night of the Iguana Off-Broadway by Meg Masseron

The La Femme Theatre production run of Tennessee Williams' play will run at The Pershing Square Signature Center.

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Saturday, November 4, 2023

Michael Shannon and Paul Sparks-Led Waiting for Godot Begins Performances November 4 by Meg Masseron

The Theatre for a New Audience production was originally slated for March 2020.

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Mario the Maker Magician Begins Performances at SoHo Playhouse November 4 by Meg Masseron

The inventive magician brings his family show full of original magic, handmade robots, and modern slapstick to NYC.

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Friday, November 3, 2023

Ted Lasso Star Brendan Hunt Brings Solo Show The Movement You Need to SoHo Playhouse by Meg Masseron

The work chronicles Hunt's love for the Beatles' music, and the role it played in major moments of his life from childhood on.

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No. 11 Productions' Pair Begins Performances November 3 by Meg Masseron

Ryan Emmons directs the work inspired by the lives of world-famous artists Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen.

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

José Rivera's Sonnets for an Old Century, Florencia Lozano's Fun With Panic Attacks, More Join INTAR Season by Meg Masseron

Dedicated to uplifting plays by Latiné theatre artists, the company will host two world premiere works this year.

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Alex Joseph Grayson, Liz McCartney, Sam Primack to Lead Reading of New Musical Onward & Upward by Meg Masseron

Michael Barnard will direct the musical based on the play Up (The Man in the Flying Chair).

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

'The Witches Sisterhood': Former Elphabas and Glindas Weigh In On Wicked's Legacy by Meg Masseron

Kristin Chenoweth, Idina Menzel, Talia Suskauer, and more reflect on 20 years of Wicked.

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Go Inside the Opening Night of Merry Me at New York Theatre Workshop by Meg Masseron

Leigh Silverman directs the Off-Broadway production of Hansol Jung's queer restoration comedy.

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Jessica Rush to Lead Industry Reading of New Musical Stalled by Meg Masseron

Jamibeth Margolis will direct the modern musical centering on motherhood, girlhood, love, and loss.

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