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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]

Broadway Aladdin and Les Misérables to Play 1,000th Performances by Robert Viagas

The two shows opened days apart in March 2014.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:43AM[SHARE]

Will Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke Join Mary Poppins Returns? by Robert Viagas

They would join a cast that already includes Emily Blunt and Lin-Manuel Miranda.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:09AM[SHARE]

Goodspeed's Judy Garland Musical Announces Cast and Dates by Robert Viagas

Ruby Rakos will play Judy in the Broadway-aimed Chasing Rainbows.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:11AM[SHARE]

Glenn Close Sunset Boulevard Revival Has Broadway Producers by Robert Viagas

A Broadway transfer of the recent acclaimed London run is being considered.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:24AM[SHARE]

Real-Life Assassins Character John W. Hinckley Jr. to Be Released Today by Robert Viagas

He attempted to assassinate President Ronald Reagan in 1981.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]
Thursday, August 4, 2016

Watch Jamie Parker Tell What's Special About the "Gasps" at Harry Potter by Robert Viagas

He plays the title character in the hit London play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:27PM[SHARE]

The Heat Is On! Miss Saigon Broadway Revival Books Dates and a Theatre by Robert Viagas

Previews will begin March 1, 2017.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:59PM[SHARE]

Bette Midler Hello, Dolly! Pushes Back First Preview by Two Days by Robert Viagas

The revival will now start previews March 15 at Broadway's Shubert Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:49PM[SHARE]

See More Pics of Old Theatre Found Beneath Times Square Toys "R" Us by Robert Viagas

Evidence points to remains of first theatre built in Times Square.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM[SHARE]

Tracy Letts Reveals What Went Into "That Scene" in New Indignation by Robert Viagas

The Pulitzer-winning author of August: Osage County appears as an actor in the film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:06AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, August 3, 2016

Barbra Streisand Gypsy Film Script Loses Backer/Distributor by Robert Viagas

The long-awaited movie musical is back in limbo.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:53PM[SHARE]

BC/EFA Video Shows Community Theatres How to Help by Robert Viagas

Javier Muñoz, Carolee Carmello and other Broadway stars help deliver the message.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:10PM[SHARE]

Starry Ragtime Event on Ellis Island Announces Ticket Lottery by Robert Viagas

Brian Stokes Mitchell, Andy Mientus, Laura Michelle Kelly and others will take part in a concert version of the musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:18PM[SHARE]

Latest #Ham4Ham Features Will Chase as Shakespeare by Robert Viagas

Chase now co-stars in Something Rotten!

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:01PM[SHARE]

Did the Critics Love Barbra Streisand's Encore Tour? by Robert Viagas

See the set list from the inaugural concert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:10PM[SHARE]

Demand for Hamilton Tickets Cools a Bit Since Departure of Original Leads by Robert Viagas

But it remains the most in-demand show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:52AM[SHARE]

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Is Fastest-Selling Book in a Decade by Robert Viagas

It's already Amazon's best-selling book of 2016 and the best-selling modern playscript.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:25AM[SHARE]

Alexander Hamilton Rises from the Grave in Planned Comic Book by Robert Viagas

Tales From the Crypt story was inspired by Hamilton.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:09AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, August 2, 2016

Alan Menken's Long-Aborning Kicks Musical May Be Back on Track by Robert Viagas

The show originated during the same period as Little Shop of Horrors.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM[SHARE]

Barbra Streisand Celebrates Broadway in Concert Tour Launching Today by Robert Viagas

Surprise guests will help her roll out her Encore album in nine cities.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM[SHARE]
Monday, August 1, 2016

Andrew Lloyd Webber Has Three Shows on Broadway (Again!) by Robert Viagas

See the British composer pose for "family portrait" with his stars.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:44PM[SHARE]

Bryan Cranston Wants to Do a Musical Revival by Robert Viagas

The Tony-winning star of All the Way and TV's Breaking Bad is looking to the stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:00PM[SHARE]

Man Dies in Fall Onto Off-Broadway Theatre by Robert Viagas

The incident occurred the morning of August 1 on West 42nd Street.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:45PM[SHARE]

The Verdict: See How Reviewers Rated Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Script by Robert Viagas

It's already the No. 1 best seller on Amazon.com.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:50AM[SHARE]

Harry Potter Producers Confirm They Are Considering a NY Production by Robert Viagas

But they denied reports that Toronto will be first.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:39AM[SHARE]

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Hits #1 on Amazon by Robert Viagas

It's on track to become Amazon's best-selling book of 2016 and the best-selling modern playscript.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:14AM[SHARE]
Sunday, July 31, 2016

See How the Critics Greeted the Broadway Cats Revival by Robert Viagas

The Andrew Lloyd Webber musical bowed July 31.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:38PM[SHARE]

Master Theatre Attorney Donald C. Farber Has Died by Robert Viagas

Was counsel to the original production of The Fantasticks.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:09AM[SHARE]

Broadway Motown Plays Final Performance Today by Robert Viagas

The return of the touring musical lasted less than three weeks.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]
Saturday, July 30, 2016

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Script Being Released at Midnight Tonight by Robert Viagas

The release is timed to coincide with the play's London opening.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:01AM[SHARE]
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