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Friday, October 28, 2016

Thuli Dumakude Brings South African and American Musical Celebration Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

The Lion King star will lead an ensemble of women who will perform the holiday musical in both English and Zulu.

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Poison to Have U.S. Premiere Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

The acclaimed play by Dutch playwright Lot Vekemans will have its English-language debut this fall.

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Lin-Manuel Miranda Donates to The Sol Project by Olivia Clement

The project's honorary board also welcomes Chita Rivera and Edward James Olmos.

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Breakout Film Star Lucas Hedges to Make Stage Debut at MCC by Olivia Clement

The Moonrise Kingdom, Manchester By the Sea, and The Slap actor will star in Yen.

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Thursday, October 27, 2016

Rock Odyssey The Portal Debuts Tonight by Olivia Clement

The Burning Man-inspired spectacle is having its New York premiere at the Minetta Lane Theatre.

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Screen Classics Hit the Stage, and Kristin Chenoweth Arrives on Broadway by Olivia Clement

The Know: What not to miss in theatre October 27-November 6.

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New York Debut of Man from Nebraska Finds Its Cast by Olivia Clement

See who's joining Tony winner Reed Birney in the Tracy Letts drama at Second Stage Theatre.

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8 Theatrical Attractions to Try Out This Halloween by Olivia Clement

Test your nerves at the city's top attractions on the most mischievous weekend of the year.

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See Who's Joining Nia Vardalos in The Public's Tiny Beautiful Things by Olivia Clement

The Cheryl Strayed adaptation will debut Off-Broadway this fall with direction by Tony winner Thomas Kail.

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Scott Rudin and Eli Bush Bring The Wolves Back Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

The Front Page producers are behind a return engagement of the acclaimed staging.

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The World Premiere of Dead Poets Society Begins Tonight by Olivia Clement

The new play, starring Jason Sudeikis, is based is on the beloved 1989 film, and directed by Tony winner John Doyle.

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Wednesday, October 26, 2016

NAMT's Festival of New Musicals Kicks Off Tonight by Olivia Clement

The industry-only event showcasing new works, launches with a special concert hosted by Joe Iconis.

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What Did Critics Think of Vietgone and The Harvest? by Olivia Clement

Qui Nguyen's comedic love story, and Samuel D. Hunter's newest work, both debuted Off-Broadway this week.

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Lilli Cooper to Join Tick, Tick…Boom! by Olivia Clement

Now playing Off-Broadway, Ciara Renée will depart the revival of Jonathan Larson's musical November 20.

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The Public Announces Under the Radar Lineup by Olivia Clement

The annual downtown festival returns this winter in venues throughout New York City.

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Druid, Martin McDonagh, and Caryl Churchill Tapped for BAM Season by Olivia Clement

The Brooklyn theatre has announced its 2017 winter/spring season.

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Australian Idol Star Paulini Lands Lead in The Bodyguard by Olivia Clement

The singer is set to make her musical theatre debut in the Australian premiere next spring.

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

Following Irish Rep's earlier concert revival, the musical returns as a mainstage production starring Melissa Errico.

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Tuesday, October 25, 2016

16 Years Before Hamilton, The Q Brothers Were Bringing Hip Hop to the Stage by Olivia Clement

Othello: The Remix, an 80-minute hip hop spin on the Bard's tragic tale, kicks off its New York premiere.

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Laura Osnes and Will Swenson Will Take on Lost Frank Loesser Musicals by Olivia Clement

Blueprint Specials is being staged at the Public Theater as part of the Under the Radar Festival.

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Micah Stock Tapped for White Rabbit Red Rabbit by Olivia Clement

The Tony nominee, along with James Roday, are the latest actors announced to perform the solo play.

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Street Children to Delve Into 80's New York City Queer Community by Olivia Clement

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

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Signature Lobby to Welcome a 4-by-8-Foot Theatre This Fall by Olivia Clement

The space, from Theatre for One, will feature a limited run of intimate plays by David Henry Hwang, Bill Irwin, Suzan-Lori Parks, and more.

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New York Premiere of Vietgone Officially Opens Tonight by Olivia Clement

Inspired by his own life, Qui Nguyen's latest work debuts Off-Broadway at the Manhattan Theatre Club.

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The Death of the Last Black Man in the Whole Entire World Begins Tonight by Olivia Clement

The play by Pulitzer Prize winner Suzan-Lori Parks explores archetypes of Black America.

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Miss You Like Hell Musical, With Daphne Rubin-Vega, Begins Tonight by Olivia Clement

La Jolla Playhouse presents the world premiere by Quiara Alegría Hudes and Erin McKeown.

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How The Composer of The Woodsman Found His Passion by Olivia Clement

Violinist Edward W. Hardy has been playing the violin since he was seven"now he's determined to make a career out of it in the theatre.

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Monday, October 24, 2016

Jon Robin Baitz's Politically-Charged Vicuña Kicks Off in L.A. by Olivia Clement

The world premiere about a real estate Tycoon and reality TV star who wants to be president, plays the CTG/Kirk Douglas Theatre.

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Aleshea Harris Named Winner of 2016 Relentless Award by Olivia Clement

The playwright was awarded the prize for her play Is God Is.

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MITF: Fall to Kick Off This Week by Olivia Clement

The fall edition of the Midtown International Theatre Festival will begin October 26.

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

The first major New York revival of David Hare's award-winning drama opened Off-Broadway starring Rachel Weisz.

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