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Tuesday, January 31, 2017

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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How This Duo Is Adapting The Lightning Thief Into a New Musical by Olivia Clement

Joe Tracz and Rob Rokicki open up about the making of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical.

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Monday, January 30, 2017

See Who's Joining Paulini in the Australian Bodyguard by Olivia Clement

The Whitney Houston musical is set to premiere down under this spring.

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Public Memorial to Celebrate Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds by Olivia Clement

The announcement was made by Todd Fisher.

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Denise Gough to Reprise Her Acclaimed West End Performance in Brooklyn by Olivia Clement

The actor will return to her Olivier Award-winning role in Duncan Macmillan’s People, Places & Things at St. Ann’s Warehouse.

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What Jennifer Simard Isn't Afraid to Do Backstage by Olivia Clement

The Tony nominee puts it in writing.

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Sunday, January 29, 2017

Roundabout Announces 2017-18 Off-Broadway Season by Olivia Clement

The line-up features two new works by returning playwrights, Lindsey Ferrentino and Joshua Harmon.

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5 Things You Need to Know From BroadwayCon's Hamilton Panel by Olivia Clement

Who was there, what was revealed, and why your chances of seeing the show just got better.

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Broadway Hamilton Lottery Increasing Number of $10 Lottery Tickets by Olivia Clement

Fans will have a better chance of scoring front row tickets to the hit show.

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Broadway Hamilton Increasing Number of $10 Lottery Tickets by Olivia Clement

Fans will have a better chance of scoring front row tickets to the hit show.

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Thursday, January 26, 2017

BroadwayCon Kicks Off, Glenn Close Returns, and John Kander's New Musical Debuts by Olivia Clement

The Know: What not to miss in theatre January 26–February 5.

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Signature Welcomes Four New Resident Playwrights by Olivia Clement

Stephen Adly Guirgis, Dave Malloy, Dominique Morisseau, and Lynn Nottage will join the theatre’s residency program.

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The Curran Officially Reopens with Fun Home Jan. 26 by Olivia Clement

The historic theatre opens its doors to welcome the Tony-winning musical after two years of renovations.

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The Color Purple's Carrie Compere Completes Cast of The Lightning Thief by Olivia Clement

The new Off-Broadway musical begins performances this March at the Lucille Lortel Theatre.

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World Premiere of Vanity Fair to Debut Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

Kate Hamill’s newest work is adapted from William Thackeray’s 1848 satire.

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59E59 Theaters Appoints New Artistic Director by Olivia Clement

The current artistic director and executive producer will step down from their respective roles at the Off-Broadway theatre this spring.

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Stream Dear Evan Hansen's "Requiem" Ahead of Album Release by Olivia Clement

Fans of the hit Broadway musical can now stream the song for 24 hours only.

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Man from Nebraska Begins Previews Jan. 26 by Olivia Clement

Tony winner Reed Birney stars in the Tracy Letts drama at Second Stage Theatre Off-Broadway.

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The Liar Opens at Classic Stage Company Jan. 26 by Olivia Clement

David Ives’ adaptation of Le Menteur, a farce of mistaken identity and secrets, is playing a limited engagement Off-Broadway.

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Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Immersive Drinking Musical Comedy The Imbible Moves Uptown by Olivia Clement

The show, which includes complimentary cocktails, has transferred to New World Stages for an open-ended run.

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Ragtime and Company Tapped for Barrington's 2017 Season by Olivia Clement

Award-winning regional theatre BSC has announced seven of the eight productions planned for its upcoming season.

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Off Broadway Alliance to Present Seminar on Producing in NYC by Olivia Clement

The event will feature the creators, producers, and literary agents from shows like Cagney and Peter and the Starcatcher.

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Life of Oscar Levant Brought to the Stage in World Premiere by Olivia Clement

Playwright and actor Dan Castellaneta will star as the famed pianist in his newest work, For Piano and Harpo, in L.A.

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New York Premiere of Fade Begins Jan. 25 by Olivia Clement

Tanya Saracho’s new comedy about working for TV plays the Cherry Lane Theatre.

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Tuesday, January 24, 2017

The Sol Project's Next Production Will Be Seven Spots on the Sun by Olivia Clement

The initiative, dedicated to raising the visibility of Latinx playwrights, has also announced its first regional theatre partners.

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Irish Rep Revival of Emperor Jones Finds Its Star by Olivia Clement

Obi Abili will star as Brutus Jones in the Off-Broadway staging of Eugene O’Neill’s 1920 drama.

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The Old Globe Announces Cast for The Blameless by Olivia Clement

Nick Gandiello’s family drama will have its world premiere at the West Coast theatre this winter.

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Candide and Carmen Part of New LA Opera Season by Olivia Clement

The West Coast institution will stage six mainstage productions as part of its 2017–18 programming.

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New York Premiere of The Moors Finds Its Cast by Olivia Clement

The Playwrights Realm continues its female-driven season with Jen Silverman’s dark comedy.

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Playwright Tanya Saracho Explains How to Get in the TV Writers' Room by Olivia Clement

Saracho shares how she made the transition from stage to working on hit shows like Looking and How to Get Away with Murder.

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Ring Twice for Miranda Debuts Off-Broadway Jan. 24 by Olivia Clement

The new tragi-comedy by Laugh it Up, Stare it Down playwright Alan Hruska begins previews at New York City Center Stage II.

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