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Friday, August 12, 2016

Annie Golden Is on the Prowl in New Musical Broadway Bounty Hunter by Robert Viagas

Performances begin August 12 at Barrington Stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Meryl Streep Plays Off-Key Diva in New Film Florence Foster Jenkins by Robert Viagas

The multiple Oscar winner stars in the film biography, opening today.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]
Thursday, August 11, 2016

Broadway Paramour Cancels 4 Performances To Make "Creative Changes" by Robert Viagas

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:31PM[SHARE]

Cynthia Erivo and Joshua Henry to Star in Last Five Years Benefit by Robert Viagas

Proceeds will be used the support gun control efforts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:15PM[SHARE]

Robert Sean Leonard Will Play King Arthur in Camelot by Robert Viagas

The "reimagined" production will play the venerable Westport Country Playhouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:40PM[SHARE]

Upcoming Broadway Closings Will Leave Just One Show from 2014-15 Season by Robert Viagas

Finding Neverland, Fun Home and Curious Incident are folding their tents in the coming months.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:36PM[SHARE]

Jackhammers in Times Square Erase Two Zones for Costumed Characters by Robert Viagas

New York's heart continues its transition into a pedestrian plaza.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19PM[SHARE]

Tales of Tinseltown Lyricist/Librettist Michael Colby Gets Birthday Concert in NY by Robert Viagas

Hear a clip from the Tales cast album.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:21AM[SHARE]

Hamilton Parody Spamilton Extends, Sets Official Opening Night by Robert Viagas

The Off-Broadway show parodies Lin-Manuel Miranda's megahit.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:00AM[SHARE]

SpongeBob Musical Is Recording Its Cast Album This Week by Robert Viagas

It captures the Chicago tryout production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:13AM[SHARE]

Lin-Manuel Miranda on Spamilton: "I Laughed My Brains Out" by Robert Viagas

The Off-Broadway show parodies his megahit Hamilton.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM[SHARE]

Barbra Streisand's Summer Tour Arrives in NY Tonight by Robert Viagas

She will rock the Barclays Center for two concerts in her native Brooklyn.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, August 10, 2016

Disney Sets Date and Cast for Newsies Filming by Robert Viagas

Kara Lindsay and Andrew Keenan-Bolger will join Tony nominee Jeremy Jordan for the live filming.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:07PM[SHARE]

The Verdict: See What Critics Thought of Steve Martin's Meteor Shower by Robert Viagas

Jenna Fischer and Greg Germann are featured in the "adult comedy" at the Old Globe.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:25PM[SHARE]

Watch Video from Paramour Star's New Solo Album by Robert Viagas

Ryan Vona plays a lovestruck songwriter in the Broadway musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:50PM[SHARE]

Cynthia Erivo Sings Beyoncé Song in Latest #Ham4Ham by Robert Viagas

The Tony-winning star of The Color Purple warbles "Sandcastles."

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:40PM[SHARE]

Alton Brown's Broadway-Bound Culinary Show Will Tour to California, Midwest by Robert Viagas

Alton Brown Live: Eat Your Science will play the Barrymore for eight performances.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:51AM[SHARE]

Lifetime TV Plans Horror Anthology Based on Shakespeare Plays by Robert Viagas

A+E Studios is producing A Midsummer's Nightmare.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:19AM[SHARE]

Is Julie Taymor Planning Broadway M. Butterfly Revival? by Robert Viagas

The Tony-winning director previously said she will return to Broadway next year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:41AM[SHARE]

See What Critics Thought of Troilus and Cressida in Central Park by Robert Viagas

John Glover co-stars as Pandarus in the production directed by Daniel Sullivan.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:10AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, August 9, 2016

Charles Aznavour Plans Five-Stop North American Tour by Robert Viagas

The 92-year-old French singer has played five solo concerts on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:41PM[SHARE]

Off-Broadway Actors Are Seeking a New Contract and a Pay Raise by Robert Viagas

The current contract expires November 6.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:02PM[SHARE]

Matthew Scott Joins Broadway's An American in Paris Cast Tonight by Robert Viagas

He replaces Tony nominee Brandon Uranowitz in the long-running musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:33AM[SHARE]

Jenn Gambatese Replaces Sierra Boggess in Broadway School of Rock Today by Robert Viagas

The co-star of Tarzan plays principal Rosalie Mullins.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM[SHARE]
Monday, August 8, 2016

Newton's Cradle and Dust Can't Kill Me Among Top Winners of NYMF Awards by Robert Viagas

Victoria Clark and Lesli Margherita also among the winners.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:58PM[SHARE]

Imelda Staunton Gypsy Among Musicals Being Released on Blu-Ray by Robert Viagas

Kristin Chenoweth starring in Candide will also be available.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:35PM[SHARE]

Lesli Margherita Returning to Broadway's Matilda by Robert Viagas

The singing actress has had a busy year since leaving the role.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM[SHARE]

New Photos! See Who's Leading the Cast of Broadway-Bound The Prom by Robert Viagas

Broadway favorites Brooks Ashmanskas, Beth Leavel and Christopher Sieber will star in the world premiere.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:28AM[SHARE]
Sunday, August 7, 2016

New Steve Martin Play Meteor Shower Opens in California Tonight by Robert Viagas

Jenna Fischer and Greg Germann are featured in the "adult comedy" at the Old Globe.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]
Saturday, August 6, 2016

Aladdin Plays 1,000th Broadway Performance Tonight by Robert Viagas

Les Miserables is also closing in on its 1,000th performance: The two shows opened days apart in March 2014.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]
Friday, August 5, 2016

Watch 2 Aladdin Genies Sing a Transoceanic Duet by Robert Viagas

Broadway's James Monroe Iglehart harmonizes with London's Trevor Dion Nicholas.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:20PM[SHARE]
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