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Wednesday, March 2, 2016

Chicago Shakespeare Theater Announces New Development by Olivia Clement

The Tony Award-winning classical theatre on Navy Pier is expanding its space.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:37PM[SHARE]

Dot, Please Continue and Dry Powder Extend Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

Due to ticket demand, a number of acclaimed shows have extended their engagements.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:27PM[SHARE]

The Double Man: An Impression of WH Auden to Play Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

Mark Wing-Davey is bringing the rarely-seen one-man show to the Public Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:30AM[SHARE]

Lucy Prebble's The Effect Begins Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

The award-winning British play makes its U.S. debut.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:00AM[SHARE]

It's Not Risk-Taking, It's Searching for What Isn't Obvious: How NYTW Cultivates Ground-Breaking Theatre by Olivia Clement

The leaders of New York Theatre Workshop reveal the key to finding the next boundary-pushers Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Kate Katcher Replaces Daisy Eagan in Daddy Issues by Olivia Clement

The Fiddler star will now lead the cast of the Off-Broadway engagement.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:28PM[SHARE]

New York Musical Festival Announces Line-Up by Olivia Clement

The slate of new musical theatre works will debut in July.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:12PM[SHARE]

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins Named Windham-Campbell Prize Winner by Olivia Clement

Each of the nine recipients is awarded $150,000 for excellence in the worlds of literature and theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:02PM[SHARE]

Rome to Debut New Rock Opera Divo Nerone by Olivia Clement

Oscar-winning production designer Dante Ferretti is behind the ambitious new project.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:05PM[SHARE]

George Bernard Shaw's Debut Play Returns Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

The 1892 drama Widowers' Houses was the first play ever written by the Nobel Prize winner.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:00AM[SHARE]

Stopped Outside the Theatre: A Post-Show Date 25 Years in the Making by Olivia Clement

He\u2019s a Rabbi. She's a lawyer. The sweet anniversary story behind this theatre-loving couple's return to the spot where it all began.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]
Monday, February 29, 2016

Dry Powder, with Claire Danes and John Krasinski, Begins Tonight by Olivia Clement

The Public Theater world premiere begins previews Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:14PM[SHARE]

CSC to Stage World Premiere of Dead Poets Society by Olivia Clement

Classic Stage Company's 2016-17 season will also include Sondheim's Pacific Overtures.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:35PM[SHARE]

\u201CDownton Abbey\u201D Movie in the Works by Olivia Clement

A week ahead of the grand finale, a film adaptation may be next for the award-winning series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM[SHARE]

Phantom of the Opera Actor Breaks Guinness World Record by Olivia Clement

Philip Griffiths has become the longest-serving cast member of a West End show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM[SHARE]

How Does Laura Benanti Define Success and Happiness? by Olivia Clement

The She Loves Me star reveals the show that changed her life, what she admires in a loved one and the idol she really wants to meet.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:23AM[SHARE]

Straight Opens Tonight Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

'Degrassi' regular and Beautiful Broadway actor Jake Epstein leads the cast of the world premiere.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:00AM[SHARE]

Roundabout Gala Celebrates Audra McDonald Tonight by Olivia Clement

The theatre company's 50th anniversary spring gala celebrates the six-time Tony winner.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:00AM[SHARE]

Sky-Pony's Rock Fairy Tale Opens Tonight by Olivia Clement

The world-premiere theatrical event features Lilli Cooper, Kyle Jarrow and Lauren Worsham.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:00AM[SHARE]
Saturday, February 27, 2016

Richard Nelson's Election Trilogy Begins Tonight by Olivia Clement

Performances of Hungry kick off the three-play cycle at the Public Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:00AM[SHARE]

Musicals in Mufti Begins Today by Olivia Clement

The York Theatre Company series kicks off with Don\u2019t Bother Me, I Can\u2019t Cope.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:30AM[SHARE]
Friday, February 26, 2016

Second Stage Announces Uptown Series Premieres by Olivia Clement

The Off-Broadway theatre will present two new plays as part of its 14th season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:11PM[SHARE]

Will A Room of My Own Hit the Small Screen? by Olivia Clement

A TV adaptation of the Off-Broadway comedy may be in the works.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:07AM[SHARE]

That Physics Show Begins Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

Following a sold-out, nine-week run, the theatrical event kicks off its open-ended engagement.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:00AM[SHARE]
Thursday, February 25, 2016

Six Theatres Awarded $75,000 Grants to Support Playwrights by Olivia Clement

Tow Foundation has announced the recipients of its playwrights residency program.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:53PM[SHARE]

Saoirse Ronan and Lupita Nyong'o Arrive on Broadway as Linda Lavin Exits by Olivia Clement

The Know: What not to miss this week, Feb. 25-March 6.

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Rachel Weisz to Star in Public's Revival of Plenty by Olivia Clement

David Leveaux will direct the Oscar-winning actress.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:50PM[SHARE]

Mike Birbiglia Gets in Hot Water with Audience Members by Olivia Clement

On The Tonight Show, the actor recounts a confrontation with audience members.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00PM[SHARE]

Norbert Leo Butz and Laura Osnes Will Headline Atlantic Gala by Olivia Clement

The Off-Broadway theatre has announced the star-studded line-up for its Actors' Choice Gala.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33PM[SHARE]

Watch Zachary Levi Chat Broadway and Nerds by Olivia Clement

The She Loves Me star made an appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:16PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Lea Salonga to Make Cabaret Return by Olivia Clement

The Tony winner will hit the stage at Feinstein\u2019s\/54 Below in April.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:16PM[SHARE]

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