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Monday, December 5, 2016

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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Sunday, December 4, 2016

Dear Evan Hansen Opens on Broadway December 4 by Olivia Clement

Benj Pasek, Justin Paul, and Steven Levenson’s original musical makes its official debut at the Music Box Theatre.

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The Cherry Orchard, with Diane Lane, Closes on Broadway December 4 by Olivia Clement

Anton Chekhov’s classic play was adapted by Tony winner Stephen Karam and directed by Simon Godwin.

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Saturday, December 3, 2016

Rock Odyssey The Portal Opens December 3 by Olivia Clement

The Burning Man-inspired spectacle debuts in New York at the Minetta Lane Theatre.

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Friday, December 2, 2016

Real and Virtual Realities Collide in The Oregon Trail by Olivia Clement

Bekah Brunstetter’s new play will debut Off-Broadway this winter from Fault Line Theatre.

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Atlantic Theater Casts Two Orange Is the New Black Stars in World Premiere by Olivia Clement

The debut staging of Paola Lázaro’s Tell Hector I Miss Him finds its cast.

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Annette O'Toole to Replace J. Smith-Cameron in Man from Nebraska by Olivia Clement

The actor will join Tony winner Reed Birney in the Tracy Letts drama at Second Stage Theatre.

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Dear Evan Hansen Cast Recording Now Available For Pre-Order by Olivia Clement

Those who purchase the album in advance will receive an instant download of the track of “Waving Through a Window.”

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Norbert Leo Butz to Star in World Premiere by Hamish Linklater by Olivia Clement

The New Group announces further casting for its 2016-17 season Off-Broadway.

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White Rabbit Red Rabbit Sets Off-Broadway Closing Date by Olivia Clement

The acclaimed solo play by Nassim Soleimanpour, which has attracted an abundance of stars, will conclude its run after 42 weeks.

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Street Children Brings '80s New York City Queer Culture to Life December 2 by Olivia Clement

The world premiere by Pia Scala-Zankel features an ensemble of transgender, queer, and gender fluid actors.

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Thursday, December 1, 2016

Annette Bening to Receive Career Achievement Award at Artios by Olivia Clement

The Casting Society of America will present ceremonies in Los Angeles and New York in January.

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Australia Sets New Guidelines on Use of Overseas Performers by Olivia Clement

A groundbreaking first for Australian theatre, which has seen local actors routinely miss out on big roles in favor of international stars.

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Dear Evan Hansen Opens on Broadway and Wicked Hits a Milestone by Olivia Clement

The Know: What not to miss in theatre December 1-11.

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Wednesday, November 30, 2016

The Get Down's Justice Smith Joins Cast of Yen by Olivia Clement

MCC announces complete casting for the premiere of Anna Jordan’s play, starring Manchester By the Sea actor Lucas Hedges.

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NYMF Names Winning Gala Shows by Olivia Clement

Two of the winning musicals will receive developmental support and a subsidized production at the 2017 Festival.

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Silent No More Will Share Stories of Life With Hearing Loss by Olivia Clement

The documentary theatre work will be staged for one night only at Carnegie Hall.

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See Who's Joining Laura Osnes and Will Swenson in the Blueprint Specials by Olivia Clement

The lost Frank Loesser musicals from WWII are being revived featuring Broadway regulars and military veterans.

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Kathleen Chalfant Joins Cast of Red Bull Theater's The White Devil by Olivia Clement

John Webster's play will receive a reading as part of the Off-Broadway company's Obie-winning Revelation series.

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Ride the Cyclone Opens Tonight by Olivia Clement

Part tragedy, part comedy, the show tells the story of a high school choir that boards a faulty roller coaster with tragic results.

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New Musical Ride the Cyclone Opens Tonight by Olivia Clement

Part tragedy, part comedy, the original musical tells the story of a high school choir that boards a faulty roller coaster with tragic results.

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Tuesday, November 29, 2016

The Lark Celebrates 10th Anniversary of México/U.S. Playwright Exchange by Olivia Clement

Program director Andrea Thome says the program “does the opposite of building a wall.”

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Two-Time Tony Nominee Mary Testa Tapped for Orange Julius by Olivia Clement

Basil Kreimendahl's new play explores how Agent Orange and the war affected the children of veterans.

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Public Theater to Host Gathering of 175 Latinx Theatre Makers by Olivia Clement

Artistic director Oskar Eustis says we need Latino voices “now more than ever.”

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A Puppet Musical and Neil LaBute Festival Tapped for 59E59 Lineup by Olivia Clement

The uptown theatre has announced its winter season Off-Broadway.

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After 13 Years Away, Darrel Maloney Returned to Broadway as a Projection Designer by Olivia Clement

He left the theatre “in a bit of a huff,” but now Darrel Maloney has a life that is artistically fulfilling, working on shows such as American Idiot and, currently, Babylon Line.

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Monday, November 28, 2016

Seinfeld's John O'Hurley Will Join The Fantasticks by Olivia Clement

The author and actor returns to the show after playing The Boy in a 1974 college production.

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David Schwimmer, Chris Jackson, and More Join After Orlando Readings by Olivia Clement

The actors will perform the plays written in response to the tragic shooting at Pulse Nightclub earlier this year.

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Broadway Cast of The Great Comet to Perform at Ars Nova Ball by Olivia Clement

The Off-Broadway theatre’s winter gala will feature performances by Josh Groban, Denée Benton, and more.

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Taylor Louderman Exits Ride the Cyclone Due to Creative Differences by Olivia Clement

The role of Ocean in the new musical, set to open December 1, is now being played by Tiffany Tatreau.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM[SHARE]

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