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Friday, December 9, 2016

Tune in Time Returns in Time for the Holidays by Olivia Clement

The latest installment of the game show for musical lovers will celebrate the holidays with Jill Abramovitz and Brad Alexander.

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Dear Evan Hansen Advance Sales Climb to $10 Million After Opening by Olivia Clement

The new musical opened to rave reviews on December 4.

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What Do Critics Think of The Band's Visit? by Olivia Clement

Itamar Moses and David Yazbek’s new musical opened at Atlantic Theater Company December 8.

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Thursday, December 8, 2016

Cast Album for The Portal Now Available by Olivia Clement

The Burning Man-inspired rock odyssey, which recently opened Off-Broadway, stars Glee’s Billy Lewis Jr.

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Roundabout Announces Underground Reading Series Lineup by Olivia Clement

The five-night event will feature readings of new works written and directed by emerging artists.

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New Musical In Transit Opens, and Cate Blanchett Arrives on Broadway by Olivia Clement

The Know: What not to miss in theatre December 8-18.

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Will Ride the Cyclone Transfer to Another Theatre? by Olivia Clement

MCC and Kevin McCollum are behind the Off-Broadway staging of Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell’s new musical.

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Geffen Playhouse Will Honor Quincy Jones and Mel Brooks by Olivia Clement

The star-studded fundraiser will be hosted by two-time Emmy winner Dana Delany.

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The Band's Visit Musical Opens December 8 by Olivia Clement

Based on the award-winning film, Itamar Moses and David Yazbek’s new work plays the Atlantic Theater Company Off-Broadway.

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Wednesday, December 7, 2016

Ma-Yi to Stage New Peer Gynt-Inspired Rock Musical by Olivia Clement

The politically-relevant Peer Gynt & the Norwegian Hapa Band will receive its world premiere in January.

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Prince of Broadway Will Open on Broadway This Summer by Olivia Clement

The musical, a celebration of Hal Prince’s legendary career, will open at MTC’s Samuel J. Friedman Theatre in August 2017.

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Dave Malloy's Beardo to Have NY Premiere by Olivia Clement

The new work by Jason Craig and the Great Comet creator will debut in a fully operational church in Greenpoint this February.

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Great Comet Composer's Next Musical Sets NY Premiere by Olivia Clement

Beardo by Great Comet creator Dave Malloy and Jason Craig will debut in a fully operational church in Greenpoint this February.

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Tiny Beautiful Things Opens December 7 by Olivia Clement

Nia Vardalos embodies Cheryl Strayed in the world-premiere production at the Public Theater.

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Tuesday, December 6, 2016

Dear Evan Hansen to Launch Digital Lottery by Olivia Clement

Theatregoers will be able to purchase specially-priced tickets to Benj Pasek, Justin Paul, and Steven Levenson’s new musical on Broadway.

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Will Eno's New Play Now Has a Title: Wakey, Wakey by Olivia Clement

Also directed by Eno, the world-premiere work will open in February.

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Classic Stage Production of David Ives' The Liar Finds Its Cast by Olivia Clement

The farcical comedy is set to begin performances Off-Broadway this January.

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Will Notes from The Field Get a Second New York Run? by Olivia Clement

The Broad Stage has canceled its upcoming staging of Anna Deavere Smith’s acclaimed show, originally slated for February.

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What Do Critics Think of The Babylon Line? by Olivia Clement

Josh Radnor and Elizabeth Reaser star in Richard Greenberg’s play about the power of creative writing at Lincoln Center Theater.

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He Trained the Original Sandy from Annie"and Made an Entire Career Out of It by Olivia Clement

Animal Trainer Bill Berloni chats process, canine mishaps, and the secrets behind his lengthy career on Broadway.

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Street Children Proclaim the Right to Be Fabulous in the Face of Adversity by Olivia Clement

The cast and creators of Street Children bring the untold story of New York’s ’80s queer community to life—though it doesn’t feel like a whole lot has changed.

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Monday, December 5, 2016

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins Named Cherry Lane Mentor by Olivia Clement

Pulitzer Prize winner Stephen Adly Guirgis and Lilly winner Lucy Thurber are also participating in the theatre’s Mentor Project.

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Nova Ball Remix Celebrates Broadway Debut of The Great Comet December 5 by Olivia Clement

Ars Nova’s winter gala features performances by Josh Groban, Denée Benton, and more.

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Lena Hall Hopes to Play Hedwig in Her Own Run by Olivia Clement

The Tony winner took on the title role for eight performances in the national tour, but she would like to take it on again and “make a statement.”

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New John Kander Musical Kid Victory Finds Its Cast by Olivia Clement

The New York premiere—a collaboration with Greg Pierce and Liesl Tommy—will begin performances in February.

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Norm Lewis Completes Cast of Kiss Me, Kate by Olivia Clement

The Tony nominee joins Kelli O’Hara, Will Chase, Chuck Cooper, Robert Fairchild, and more in the musical comedy.

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Lynn Nottage to Make Broadway Debut with Transfer of Sweat by Olivia Clement

The critically acclaimed new work from the Pulitzer Prize winner will play Studio 54 in the spring.

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Lonny Price and Calvin Levels Bring Warhol & Basquiat to the Stage by Olivia Clement

The world-premiere play, Collaboration: Warhol & Basquiat, is a collaboration between the two Tony nominees.

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Gorey: The Secret Lives of Edward Gorey to Return to New York Stage by Olivia Clement

The work depicts the artist’s life and career spanning 50 years.

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Josh Radnor and Elizabeth Reaser Star in The Babylon Line, Opening December 5 by Olivia Clement

Richard Greenberg’s 1960’s-set play about a small town and big dreams makes its New York debut at Lincoln Center Theater.

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Which Aretha Franklin Song Did Andréa Burns Sing at Her First Job? by Olivia Clement

The In the Heights and On Your Feet! star puts it in writing.

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