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Tuesday, January 24, 2017

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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Monday, January 23, 2017

Ginnifer Goodwin to Star in Constellations at The Geffen by Olivia Clement

The Big Love actor will make her Los Angeles stage debut in Nick Payne’s drama.

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Watch the Cast of Trans Scripts Discuss the Groundbreaking A.R.T. Production by Olivia Clement

Paul Lucas’ new play is drawn from interviews with dozens of trans women.

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Playwright Jon Robin Baitz Assaulted by Olivia Clement

The Vicuña playwright was the victim of a “suspected hate crime” on the eve of the Women’s March in Washington, D.C.

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Tell Hector I Miss Him Opens at the Atlantic Jan. 23 by Olivia Clement

Paola Lázaro’s new play, set in Puerto Rico, opens Off-Broadway.

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How Brian Stokes Mitchell Shakes Off Negative Vibes by Olivia Clement

The Tony winner puts it in writing.

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Sunday, January 22, 2017

Orange Julius Opens Off-Broadway Jan. 22 by Olivia Clement

Basil Kreimendahl's memory play traces the relationship between a dying Vietnam vet and his trans, adult child.

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Friday, January 20, 2017

This Is Us Star Chrissy Metz to Take on Neil LaBute for 1 Night Only by Olivia Clement

MCC will present a benefit reading of the play Fat Pig with a never-before-seen ending.

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Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Theresa Rebeck, and More Pen Post-Election Responses by Olivia Clement

Primary Stages’ Morning in America, November 9, 9:00 AM consists of a series of one-minute monologues by well-known playwrights.

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Jiréh Breon Holder to Receive $50,000 for Too Heavy For Your Pocket by Olivia Clement

The new play, to be staged by Roundabout Theater Company, is the recipient of the Laurents / Hatcher Foundation Award.

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Playwright Jiréh Breon Holder to Receive the Laurents/Hatcher Foundation Award by Olivia Clement

Holder's Too Heavy For Your Pocket, to be staged by Roundabout Theater Company, is the recipient of the $50,000 award.

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York Theatre to Celebrate Life and Work of Jerry Herman With Special Presentation by Olivia Clement

A one-night-only event, Hello, Jerry! will pay tribute to the Broadway composer.

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Alix Korey and Anne Runolfsson to Lead Cast of Milk and Honey by Olivia Clement

Jerry Herman’s 1961 musical will be revived by the York Theatre Company Off-Broadway this winter.

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Lilli Cooper and Eboni Booth Tapped For Sundown, Yellow Moon by Olivia Clement

Ars Nova and WP Theater will present the world premiere of the new play with songs.

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Thursday, January 19, 2017

John J. Caswell Jr. Named P73 Playwriting Fellow by Olivia Clement

Selected from more than 400 applicants, he will receive a total of $20,000 in developmental support.

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Artists Reflect on Climate Change in New Boundary-Defying Work by Olivia Clement

A Period of Animate Existence is co-created by composer Troy Herion, Great Comet designer Mimi Lien, and director Dan Rothenberg.

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Immersive Drunkle Vanya Extends at Russian Samovar by Olivia Clement

The interactive adaptation of Chekhov ‘s Uncle Vanya is from the creators of Drunk Shakespeare.

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Billy Porter and Daphne Rubin-Vega Pay Tribute to Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

At the opening for the new A.R.T/New York theatres, the two actors reflected on their early careers.

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BroadwayCon Launches, and Oh Hello Says Goodbye by Olivia Clement

The Know: What not to miss in theatre January 19–29.

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Private Manning Goes to Washington Playwright Responds to Chelsea Manning Commutation by Olivia Clement

Stan Richardson reflects on President Obama’s recent commutation of Manning’s 35-year sentence.

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August Wilson's Jitney Opens on Broadway Jan. 19 by Olivia Clement

Directed by Tony winner Ruben Santiago-Hudson, the play is part of the two-time Pulitzer Prize winner’s American Century Cycle.

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The Public Theater and Annette Bening Are Honored at Artios Awards Jan. 19 by Olivia Clement

The Casting Society of America is celebrating the best in casting for film, TV, and theatre at dual ceremonies in L.A. and New York.

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Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Kurt Weill's Lost in the Stars to Receive West Coast Revival by Olivia Clement

The musical, about racism and apartheid in South Africa, hasn’t been seen in L.A. for over 60 years.

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Vineyard Announces Recipient of Paula Vogel Playwriting Award by Olivia Clement

Kate Tarker will receive a cash prize and artistic development support throughout her residency.

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Rarely Seen Hallelujah, Baby! To Be Staged in L.A. by Olivia Clement

The winner of five 1967 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, will receive a one-night-only concert staging.

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Roundabout's On the Exhale Sets New Opening by Olivia Clement

The new solo play about gun violence, starring Marin Ireland, will open one week earlier.

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EXCLUSIVE: See the New Art for The View Upstairs Musical by Olivia Clement

The new Off-Broadway show spans two generations of queer history.

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George Salazar and Jonathan Raviv Join Cast of The Lightning Thief Musical by Olivia Clement

Further casting has been announced for the new Off-Broadway musical.

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A.R.T./New York Theatres Celebrate Opening Jan. 18 by Olivia Clement

Billy Porter and Daphne Rubin-Vega are hosting the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new, state-of-the-art Off-Broadway spaces.

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Phyllida Lloyd's Tempest Opens in Brooklyn Jan. 18 by Olivia Clement

The American premiere at St. Ann’s Warehouse concludes the director’s trilogy of all-female Shakespeare productions.

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Tuesday, January 17, 2017

An Evening With Phyllis Hyman Adds Additional Performances by Olivia Clement

The musical, which stars Jacqueline B. Arnold, has extended due to high ticket demand.

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