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Monday, February 6, 2017

Jennifer Holliday, Ben Platt, and More to Headline Miscast Gala by Olivia Clement

MCC has announced an all-star lineup for its annual event, where Broadway stars take on roles in which they would never be cast.

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Sunday, February 5, 2017

Hamilton Schuyler Sisters Wow at the Super Bowl by Olivia Clement

Renee Elise Goldsberry, Phillipa Soo, and Jasmine Cephas Jones reunite, while Lin-Manuel Miranda shows his support from afar.

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Friday, February 3, 2017

Patricia Birch to Helm New Musical Set in Jim Crow Era by Olivia Clement

The five-time Tony nominee is set to direct Sweetee, about a bi-racial woman in America during the 1930s.

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iTheatrics Releases First Book on Musical Theatre Education by Olivia Clement

The iTheatrics Method, which outlines how to build musical theatre programs for youth, is now available.

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

Ethan Lipton’s newest work is directed by Leigh Silverman.

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Richard Maxwell's Good Samaritans to Be Revived Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

The staging will mark the first time in his 20-year career that the writer and director will revive an older work.

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Lila Neugebauer and Annie Baker Team Up for The Antipodes by Olivia Clement

Signature Theatre will present the world premiere of the new play by the Pulitzer Prize winner Off-Broadway.

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Public Theater to Remember Margaret Whitton by Olivia Clement

The downtown theatre will host a memorial service for the late actor and director.

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Freaky Friday Opens at La Jolla Feb. 3 by Olivia Clement

The new musical comedy stars Heidi Blickenstaff and Emma Hunton as a mother and daughter who swap bodies for a day.

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Dave Malloy's Beardo Begins in a Brooklyn Church Feb. 3 by Olivia Clement

The immersive rock musical from the Great Comet creator and Jason Craig takes place in a fully operational church in Greenpoint.

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Dear Evan Hansen Cast Album Released Digitally Feb. 3 by Olivia Clement

The cast recording for Benj Pasek, Justin Paul, and Steven Levenson’s new musical is available for digital download.

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Thursday, February 2, 2017

Jennifer Damiano and More to Star in Cruel Intentions: The Musical by Olivia Clement

Casting is complete for the New York premiere of the new musical adaptation.

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Dear Evan Hansen Invites Fans to Listening Party by Olivia Clement

In celebration of the release of the cast album, the show is offering fans the chance to join a special Facebook event at midnight.

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Chris Gethard's Career Suicide Heading to HBO by Olivia Clement

The one-man show about depression and alcoholism played an acclaimed, extended run Off-Broadway.

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Frank Langella to Star in Lapham Rising Film by Olivia Clement

Roger Rosenblatt’s best-selling novel is being adapted into a film starring the four-time Tony winner.

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Steven Levenson's If I Forget Kicks Off at Roundabout by Olivia Clement

The new play from the Dear Evan Hansen book writer begins previews Off-Broadway.

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How John Kander Found a New Writing Partner by Olivia Clement

How Kander met collaborator Greg Pierce, why they love working together, and what to expect from their new musical, Kid Victory.

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Wednesday, February 1, 2017

New York Premiere of Church & State Finds Its Cast by Olivia Clement

See who’s joining Rob Nagle in the Off-Broadway debut of Jason Odell Williams’ new political comedy.

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What Do Critics Think of Yen Off-Broadway? by Olivia Clement

The New York premiere of Anna Jordan’s award-winning play stars Oscar nominee Lucas Hedges.

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Robert Cuccioli Will Be the White Guy on the Bus at 59E59 by Olivia Clement

The actor will star alongside Danielle Leneé in Bruce Graham’s new drama Off-Broadway.

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Tuesday, January 31, 2017

Stephen Karam, Steven Levenson, and More Celebrate Where They Got Their Starts by Olivia Clement

Roundabout Theatre Company celebrated the 10th anniversary of its Underground program January 30.

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Off-Broadway The Siblings Play Finds Its Cast by Olivia Clement

Ren Dara Santiago’s new play will kick off Cherry Lane’s 2017 Mentor Project.

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Tony Taccone to Step Down as Artistic Director of Berkeley Rep by Olivia Clement

His departure follows 33 years at the West Coast theatre.

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Playwright Leah Purcell Wins Prestigious Australia Literary Prize by Olivia Clement

The play The Drover’s Wife was awarded the Victorian Prize in both the literature and drama categories.

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Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' Everybody Begins Jan. 31 by Olivia Clement

The award-winning playwright’s newest work debuts at the Signature Theatre with a cast that changes roles nightly.

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Evening at the Talk House Begins Jan. 31 by Olivia Clement

The U.S. premiere of Wallace Shawn’s latest work debuts Off-Broadway starring Matthew Broderick and the playwright himself.

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Ensemble Studio Theatre Will Stage Spill by Olivia Clement

Leigh Fondakowski’s play chronicles the events surrounding the 2010 BP oil spill, the largest environmental disaster in U.S. history.

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Yen, with Oscar Nominee Lucas Hedges, Opens Jan. 31 by Olivia Clement

The New York premiere of Anna Jordan’s award-winning play officially opens Off-Broadway for MCC.

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Hamilton Doubles Number of $10 Lottery Tickets Beginning Jan. 31 by Olivia Clement

The Broadway production has increased the number of front-row tickets available to each performance via digital lottery.

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NYTW Transforms for The Object Lesson by Olivia Clement

Geoff Sobelle’s theatrical installation is turning the downtown theatre into a giant storage facility beginning January 31.

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La Jolla Freaky Friday Begins Jan. 31 by Olivia Clement

Heidi Blickenstaff and Emma Hunton reprise their roles as mother and daughter from the world-premiere staging.

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