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Tuesday, August 30, 2016

Actors' Equity Makes Historic Endorsement of Hillary Clinton for President by Robert Viagas

It's the first presidential endorsement for the actors' union.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:43PM[SHARE]

Once on This Island Revival Aiming for Broadway by Robert Viagas

The 1990 musical was the first for the team who wrote Ragtime and Seussical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:33AM[SHARE]

Brady Center Holds Raffle for Tickets to Sold-Out Last Five Years Benefit by Robert Viagas

Cynthia Erivo and Josha Henry star in the concert whose proceeds will be used to support gun control efforts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:13AM[SHARE]

Hamilton Discontinues #Ham4Ham Concerts by Robert Viagas

In just a year of existence, the weekly concerts had become a Broadway tradition.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:47AM[SHARE]

Telly Leung, Justin Guarini Among Cast of A Cappella Broadway Musical In Transit by Robert Viagas

The new musical that counts Frozen Oscar winner Kristen Anderson-Lopez among its writers, begins previews November 10.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:28AM[SHARE]
Monday, August 29, 2016

Gene Wilder, Star of Film Producers, Young Frankenstein, Willy Wonka, Dies at 83 by Robert Viagas

Many of the comedian's roles were later musicalized.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:46PM[SHARE]

Singing Waiters Unionize at Ellen's Stardust Diner by Robert Viagas

Life apparently hasn't been a song at the Broadway landmark.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:46PM[SHARE]

Ellen's Stardust Diner Owner Responds to Union Charges by Robert Viagas

Life apparently hasn't been a song for singing waiters at the Broadway landmark.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:46PM[SHARE]

Richard Gadd Wins Edinburgh Fringe Comedy Award with Harrowing Personal Tale by Robert Viagas

Monkey See, Monkey Do is now headed for London.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:44PM[SHARE]
Sunday, August 28, 2016

New Videos From Burning Man"The Musical Spoof Nevada Arts Festival, Which Begins Today by Robert Viagas

Christina Bianco, Natalie Weiss and Travis Kent are featured on the new 14-track "song cycle."

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]
Saturday, August 27, 2016

Cast of Jersey Boys Entertains Cats With "Caturday Night Fever" by Robert Viagas

It's the latest installment in the Saturday Night Scream

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:52PM[SHARE]
Friday, August 26, 2016

OOB Dark Play or Stories for Boys Canceled After Playwright Objects by Robert Viagas

The Playing Company reportedly did not get the rights to do the show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:03PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, August 24, 2016

New Shug Avery Is Comin' to Town: Jennifer Holliday Joins Color Purple by Robert Viagas

The Tony-winning star of the original Dreamgirls returns to Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:59PM[SHARE]

Olympic Gold Medalist Sings at Latest #Ham4Ham by Robert Viagas

Swimmer Maya DiRado sings the National Anthem at Hamilton.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:35PM[SHARE]

Watch Joshua Henry Sing Acoustic "Reynolds Pamphlet" by Robert Viagas

He recently assumed the role of Aaron Burr in the Broadway musical Hamilton.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM[SHARE]

Hamilton Documentary Sets Premiere at New York Film Festival by Robert Viagas

Hamilton's America goes backstage at the show's creation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM[SHARE]

New Sondheim Musical: "The Music Was Gorgeous" by Robert Viagas

The show had a private reading last week, with the working title Buñuel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:51AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, August 23, 2016

Watch Jessie Mueller Perform Cut Song from Waitress Live by Robert Viagas

Sara Bareilles introduced the song during a live performance at Barnes and Noble.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:10PM[SHARE]

Watch Jessie Mueller Perform from Waitress Live by Robert Viagas

Sara Bareilles introduced the song during a live performance at Barnes and Noble.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:10PM[SHARE]

Merrily We Roll Along Documentary Will Debut at NY Film Festival by Robert Viagas

Best Worst Thing That Ever Could Have Happened is directed by original co-star Lonny Price.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:48PM[SHARE]

Stephen Karam's Speech & Debate Film Will Be Packed With Broadway Stars by Robert Viagas

The film is based on the breakthrough play by the author of the Tony-winning The Humans.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:19PM[SHARE]

A Koala Tries to Save a Theatre in Animated Film Sing by Robert Viagas

The forthcoming film's centerpiece singing competition will include some show tunes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:00PM[SHARE]

Al Pacino's Broadway-Aimed Tennessee Williams Play May Have L.A. Tryout by Robert Viagas

The Oscar-winning actor appeared with Judith Light in a reading of When God Looked Away.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:41AM[SHARE]

Massachusetts Theatre Plans Ambitious 45 Plays for 45 Presidents by Robert Viagas

The Neo-Futurists wrote two-minute plays for each chief executive.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM[SHARE]

Cameron Mackintosh Plans to Screen Broadway-Bound Miss Saigon Before Broadway by Robert Viagas

The London production will be shown in movie theatres September 22.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:05AM[SHARE]

New Burr, Sir: Brandon Victor Dixon Joins Hamilton Tonight by Robert Viagas

A busy summer continues for the star of Shuffle Along and the Ellis Island Ragtime.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Jessie Mueller and Sara Bareilles Due for Today's Waitress CD Signing and Performance by Robert Viagas

The cast is singing three songs at the East Side Barnes & Noble in Manhattan.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]
Monday, August 22, 2016

New Videos From Burning Man"The Musical Spoof Nevada Arts Festival by Robert Viagas

Christina Bianco, Natalie Weiss and Travis Kent are featured on the new 14-track "song cycle."

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:59PM[SHARE]

Marx Brothers Films Based on Their Broadway Musicals to Be Released on Blu-Ray by Robert Viagas

They're included in a collection of Marx classics.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:19AM[SHARE]

Tickets for Broadway's Heisenberg Go on General Sale Today by Robert Viagas

Previews begin in September.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Broadway Paramour Begins 4-Performance Hiatus to Make "Creative Changes" by Robert Viagas

The international circus troupe is re-tailoring its first show created expressly for Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]
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