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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]

New Steve Martin Play Meteor Shower Begins Previews in California by Robert Viagas

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM[SHARE]

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Opens in London Today by Robert Viagas

Reviews have been out since early this week.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]
Friday, July 29, 2016

Jenn Gambatese To Replace Sierra Boggess in Broadway School of Rock by Robert Viagas

The co-star of Tarzan will play principal Rosalie Mullins.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:26PM[SHARE]

New TKTS Booth to Open Near Lincoln Center by Robert Viagas

The "pop up" booth will offer the same ticket selection as the one in Times Square.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:46AM[SHARE]

Hillary Clinton Quotes Hamilton in DNC Acceptance Speech by Robert Viagas

See how Lin-Manuel Miranda responded.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:22AM[SHARE]

Goodspeed's Petula Clark Musical, Sign of the Times, Begins Performances by Robert Viagas

Bruce Vilanch wrote the libretto.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Marin Mazzie Toplines Today's Reading of James Lapine's LSD Musical by Robert Viagas

Boyd Gaines, Jennifer Simard and Betsy Wolfe are also featured.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]
Thursday, July 28, 2016

Angels in America Oral History to Be Published as a Book by Robert Viagas

It originated on the Slate website.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:04PM[SHARE]

Supreme Court Justice Rules on Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice by Robert Viagas

Things would have gone very differently for Shylock if he'd been on the stand today.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:08PM[SHARE]

Idina Menzel Will Star in Remake of Beaches by Robert Viagas

She'll play the role originated by Bette Midler in the film for Lifetime TV.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:04PM[SHARE]

Exclusive: SpongeBob Musical Will Record Cast Album Pre-Broadway by Robert Viagas

The show is in the midst of a Chicago tryout.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:14AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, July 27, 2016

Times Square Construction Workers Unearth Ruins of Old Theatre by Robert Viagas

Stage and orchestra pit were found beneath the site of the old Toys "R" Us.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:27PM[SHARE]

Watch Guns N' Roses Guitarist Perform with Kids of School of Rock by Robert Viagas

Slash played at a rehearsal for the Broadway musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:38PM[SHARE]

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

He attempted to assassinate President Ronald Reagan in 1981.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM[SHARE]

Songwriters of Bye Bye Birdie in Legal Battle Over Lyrics by Robert Viagas

Charles Strouse and Lee Adams disagree over ownership and representation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, July 26, 2016

Renée Elise Goldsberry Will Play Opposite Oprah Winfrey in New Film by Robert Viagas

She will co-star in HBO's The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:03PM[SHARE]

Big Apple Circus Cancels 2016-2017 Tour by Robert Viagas

The non-profit will focus on its Clown Care community program instead of acrobats and juggling.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:25PM[SHARE]

Theatre World Pays Tribute to the Late James M. Nederlander by Robert Viagas

The titan of the Nederlander Organization died July 25 at age 94.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:13PM[SHARE]

My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 Star Joins Broadway's Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Robert Viagas

Elena Kampouris will appear with Janet McTeer and Liev Schreiber.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:59AM[SHARE]
Monday, July 25, 2016

The Verdict: First Regular Reviews of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in London by Robert Viagas

The official opening night is July 30 but The NY Times and other publications are filing reviews.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:18PM[SHARE]

Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons On Broadway! Books Limited Run at the Lunt-Fontanne by Robert Viagas

The original Jersey Boys will sing just a few blocks from the hit musical that tells their life stories.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:59PM[SHARE]

Cynthia Erivo, Megan Hilty, Tituss Burgess Join Second Annual Elsie Fest by Robert Viagas

The Coachella for Broadway music is scheduled for September 5 on Coney Island.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM[SHARE]

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Seeking a Broadway House; Script to Be Published as a Book by Robert Viagas

Official opening is July 30, but first reviews will be posted July 26.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:24AM[SHARE]

Marni Nixon, Voice of My Fair Lady on Screen, Dead at 86 by Robert Viagas

Often heard but rarely seen, she made a late-life return to Broadway in 1999.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:03AM[SHARE]
Sunday, July 24, 2016

James Lapine/Tom Kitt/Michael Korie Musical About LSD Plans Reading This Week by Robert Viagas

Marin Mazzie, Boyd Gaines and Jennifer Simard are featured.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03PM[SHARE]

Shuffle Along Plays Final Broadway Performance Today by Robert Viagas

The historic Broadway musical traces the legacy of black artistry on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM[SHARE]

Mike Daisey's Donald Trump Monologue Gets NY Premiere Today by Robert Viagas

The monologist deals The Trump Card at Joe's Pub.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM[SHARE]
Saturday, July 23, 2016

O'Neill Center Celebrates Songwriters with Frozen in Summer Gala Today by Robert Viagas

Frozen songwriters Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez are honored.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32PM[SHARE]

How an Entertainment Lawyer Became a Broadway Producer by Robert Viagas

John Breglio talks about making a career change if you're "willing to take that leap."

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:57AM[SHARE]
Thursday, July 21, 2016

Breaking: Broadway Motown Announces Closing by Robert Viagas

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02PM[SHARE]
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