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Thursday, November 10, 2016

The Babylon Line, Starring Josh Radnor, Begins Tonight by Olivia Clement

Richard Greenberg's play makes its New York debut at Lincoln Center Theater, directed by Steppenwolf co-founder Terry Kinney.

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Tennis Comedy Don't You F**king Say a Word Opens Tonight by Olivia Clement

Andy Bragen's newest play, which takes place on the tennis court, is making its world-premiere debut at 59E59 Theaters.

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Wednesday, November 9, 2016

New Musical Ride the Cyclone Begins 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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A Taste of Things to Come Gets Cookin' Off-Broadway Tonight by Olivia Clement

Janet Dacal, Paige Faure, Allison Guinn, and Autumn Hurlbert star in the new musical about four women who gather for a Betty Crocker cooking contest.

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Tuesday, November 8, 2016

Tituss Burgess and Sierra Boggess Will Perform at NYMF Gala by Olivia Clement

The evening, featuring a host of Broadway stars, will honor Tony-winning composer and lyricist Duncan Sheik, among others.

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Actors Theatre of Louisville Cancels Show After Company Member Dies by Olivia Clement

The unexpected passing of stage and screen actor Owiso Odera has led the theatre to cancel its production of Detroit '67.

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Brian Stokes Mitchell to Take On White Rabbit Red Rabbit by Olivia Clement

The two-time Tony winner will perform the solo play, without the help of a director or knowing the script, later this month.

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What Do Critics Think of "Master Harold" … and the Boys at the Signature? by Olivia Clement

Athol Fugard's South Africa-set tale of life during apartheid returns to the New York stage in a new Off-Broadway staging.

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What Do Critics Think of the Finian's Rainbow Revival? by Olivia Clement

The Irish Repertory Theatre staging is adapted and directed by Charlotte Moore and stars Tony nominee Melissa Errico.

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Public Theater Opens Third and Final Play of The Gabriels Tonight by Olivia Clement

Richard Nelson's Women of a Certain Age, the final installment in his three-play cycle chronicling the U.S. election, opens on Election Day.

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How This Theatre-Lover's Passion for Broadway Led to a Job at BroadwayCon by Olivia Clement

Taekia Blackwell, Ooperations director for BroadwayCon and a self-prescribed theatre kid, explains how she landed the role of a lifetime.

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Monday, November 7, 2016

6 Off-Broadway Shows to Check Out With Short, Limited Runs by Olivia Clement

Don't miss out on an August Wilson revival, a Pulitzer Prize-winning drama by Eugene O'Neill, and a new play with rap.

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Sutton Foster Sweet Charity Extends Again by Olivia Clement

The New Group revival, along with Suzan-Lori Parks' The Death of the Last Black Man in the Whole Entire World, both extend Off-Broadway.

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Apollo Theater and Classical Theatre of Harlem to Stage The First Noel by Olivia Clement

The new holiday musical features original music and holiday carols reimagined through pop, jazz, and gospel.

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Why Stephanie J. Block Isn't Belting in the Shower These Days by Olivia Clement

The Tony nominee and Falsettos star on why she loves to hang out backstage, and why theatre is a "life's passion."

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Playwrights Tackle Black Lives Matter in The Every 28 Hour Plays Tonight by Olivia Clement

The evening features a selection of short plays by Dominique Morisseau, Colman Domingo, David Henry Hwang, Lynn Nottage, and more.

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"Master Harold" … and the Boys Opens Tonight by Olivia Clement

Athol Fugard's South Africa-set tale of life during apartheid returns to the New York stage at the Signature Theatre.

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Sunday, November 6, 2016

AEA Negotiations For Off-Broadway Pay Increase Continue Past Deadline by Olivia Clement

New York's actors and stage managers continue to fight for a "historic" pay increase, with a new deadline set for November 20.

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Finian's Rainbow Opens Off-Broadway Tonight by Olivia Clement

The Irish Repertory Theatre revival stars Tony nominee Melissa Errico.

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TFNA Debuts New Adaptation of The Servant of Two Masters by Olivia Clement

The New York premiere stars Steven Epp as Truffaldino and is directed by Christopher Bayes.

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Saturday, November 5, 2016

Listen to Stephen King Opera The Shining by Olivia Clement

The complete production, as well as a scene-by-scene guide, is now available to listen to via Classical MPR.

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Friday, November 4, 2016

From Faith Prince to Darren Criss " Five Shows to Check Out in L.A. by Olivia Clement

Los Angeles has plenty on offer for theatre lovers this fall.

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From Faith Prince to Darren Criss " 5 Shows to Check Out in L.A. by Olivia Clement

Los Angeles has plenty on offer for theatre lovers this fall.

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A Life, with David Hyde Pierce and "Jaw-Dropping" Twist, Extends Again by Olivia Clement

The world premiere of Adam Bock's newest work continues to stir intrigue at Playwrights Horizons.

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What Do Critics Think of Public Theater's Sweat ? by Olivia Clement

Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage debuts her newest drama Off-Broadway.

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The Public Theater's Latest Revolutionary Project by Olivia Clement

In the wake of Black Lives Matter, Tony nominee Liesl Tommy gets political with Party People.

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Thursday, November 3, 2016

Musical Comedy A Dog Story Begins Tonight by Olivia Clement

Gayla D. Morgan and Eric H. Weinberger's musical for dog lovers debuts at the Davenport Theater Off-Broadway.

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Chris Bauer and Walking Dead's Lawrence Gilliard Jr. to Star in Mamet's Penitent by Olivia Clement

Atlantic Theater Company has announced complete casting for the world-premiere staging Off-Broadway.

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Sydney Theatre Company Appoints Its Youngest-Ever Artistic Director by Olivia Clement

Kip Williams takes over from Jonathan Church, who stepped down in the spring after only nine months at the helm.

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