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Wednesday, March 15, 2017

NYTW Casts Sojourners and Her Portmanteau by Olivia Clement

The downtown theatre will stage Mfoniso Udofia’s two plays in repertory this spring.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:50PM[SHARE]

What Do Critics Think of Imelda Staunton in Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? by Olivia Clement

The West End revival, directed by James Macdonald, plays the Harold Pinter Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:37PM[SHARE]

CSA to Hold Town Hall With and For Transgender Actors by Olivia Clement

The event will be streamed live.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:50PM[SHARE]

Julius Caesar, Set in All-Girls High School, to Have NY Premiere by Olivia Clement

The all-female production from Pocket Universe will debut Off-Broadway this summer.

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Harvey Fierstein Stars in Gently Down the Stream, Debuting March 15 by Olivia Clement

The world-premiere production begins previews at the Public Theater Off-Broadway.

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Tuesday, March 14, 2017

Naomi Wallace's The War Boys to Have NY Premiere by Olivia Clement

A revised version of the 1993 play will debut Off-Broadway this month.

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Eve Ensler and Diane Paulus to Bring New Solo Show to MTC by Olivia Clement

From the best-selling author and performer of The Vagina Monologues comes a new stage adaptation of her acclaimed memoir.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:58AM[SHARE]

The Public Delays First Preview of Gently Down the Stream by Olivia Clement

Harvey Fierstein stars in the world-premiere production Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:57AM[SHARE]

From Muppets, to SNL, and Off-Broadway, Meet the Puppet Master Who's Conquered It All by Olivia Clement

Bob Flanagan has been making puppets since the “glory days.” He chats his latest project: Irish Rep’s The Emperor Jones.

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Monday, March 13, 2017

Attack of the Elvis Impersonators Musical to Debut Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

The new show is set to take over the Lion Theatre at Theatre Row this spring.

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Hamilton To Have Second National Tour by Olivia Clement

Beginning in 2018 more than 8000 people a night will have the chance to see the hit show somewhere in North America.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:03PM[SHARE]

Tony Yazbeck to Return to Chicago as Billy Flynn by Olivia Clement

The Tony nominee is succeeding Christopher Sieber in the leading role.

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Saturday, March 11, 2017

How 2017 Gave If I Forget "Scary Relevance" by Olivia Clement

The newest work from Dear Evan Hansen writer Steven Levenson has suddenly taken on more meaning in today’s political climate.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]
Friday, March 10, 2017

New Jersey's Stephanie Maehr Wins PLAYBILLder Contest by Olivia Clement

Bridgewater Raritan High School will receive over a thousand free Playbills for its production of The Will Rogers Follies.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:14PM[SHARE]

Speech & Debate Joins Ragtime and Company at Barrington by Olivia Clement

The Pittsfield theatre has announced its complete 2017 season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:10PM[SHARE]

Liberace Musical Back on Track by Olivia Clement

An Oscar-nominated producer has picked up the project following the death of Behind the Candelabra producer Jerry Weintraub.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:38AM[SHARE]

Present Laughter, Starring Kevin Kline, Begins on Broadway by Olivia Clement

The revival of Noël Coward’s comedy kicks off previews March 10 at the St. James Theatre.

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You Need to Know Your Gay History"Says Harvey Fierstein by Olivia Clement

The Tony winner unearths the emotional past of the gay rights movement in the Public Theater’s Gently Down the Stream.

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Thursday, March 9, 2017

Disney Calls for Middle Eastern Actors for Aladdin Film by Olivia Clement

The movie musical, which will begin shooting this summer, is on the hunt for its Jasmine and title character.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:19PM[SHARE]

9 Composers Collaborate With Jaclyn Backhaus on New Musical Folk Wandering by Olivia Clement

The world-premiere production from Pipeline Theatre Company will debut next spring.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:43PM[SHARE]

Shear Madness to Close Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

The interactive whodunit is playing its last weeks at the Davenport Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:37AM[SHARE]

Off-Broadway Designers Negotiate First-Ever Contract by Olivia Clement

The three-year agreement will go into effect in July.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, March 8, 2017

Why Audra McDonald Loves Her Beauty and the Beast Character by Olivia Clement

The six-time Tony winner discusses her latest role, Madame Garderobe, on The View.

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Present Laughter Announces Digital Lottery by Olivia Clement

The revival, starring Kevin Kline, begins previews on Broadway March 10 at the St. James Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:15PM[SHARE]

Take a Sneak Peek at Eden Espinosa in Tangled: The Series by Olivia Clement

The new animated show from Disney will debut later this month with Mandy Moore and Zachary Levi.

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The Outer Space Musical Opens at Joe's Pub by Olivia Clement

Ethan Lipton’s newest work takes over the downtown concert venue through April 9, with direction by Leigh Silverman.

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Portland Center Stage and Victory Gardens Announce Seasons by Olivia Clement

The lineups include regional productions of Fun Home, Fade, And So We Walked, and Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill.

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Tuesday, March 7, 2017

Hamilton Cast Album Certified Triple Platinum by Olivia Clement

The original cast recording has now sold more than 3 million copies.

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15 Immersive Theatre Companies Join Forces for Two-Day Festival by Olivia Clement

Performeteria will feature 10-minute site-specific performances from dance and theatre groups

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Ben Platt and Michael Greif to Chat Dear Evan Hansen at 92Y by Olivia Clement

The musical’s star and director will discuss the show in an intimate conversation at the cultural center uptown.

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A Dream Come True for Shoba Narayan, Tonight's Natasha in The Great Comet by Olivia Clement

A personal milestone and a key moment on Broadway—Narayan is the first South Asian female in a principal role since Bombay Dreams.

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