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Wednesday, July 13, 2016

Irving Berlin's Life to Become a TV Series by Robert Viagas

The Broadway composer's career spanned ragtime to rock.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:29AM[SHARE]

Breaking: Leads Announced for Chicago Hamilton by Robert Viagas

Miguel Cervantes, Karen Olivo and Alexander Gemignani will topline the Lin-Manuel Miranda musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:11AM[SHARE]

Leads Announced for Chicago Hamilton by Robert Viagas

Miguel Cervantes, Karen Olivo and Alexander Gemignani will topline the Lin-Manuel Miranda musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:11AM[SHARE]

Jennifer Lopez to Lin-Manuel Miranda: Write a Musical for Me by Robert Viagas

Watch them perform "Love Make the World Go Round," their duet to benefit the victims of the Orlando mass shooting.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:47AM[SHARE]

Broadway Dims Lights Tonight in Memory of Actor John McMartin by Robert Viagas

The star of Follies and Sweet Charity died July 6.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM[SHARE]

Hillary Clinton Gets Powerful Endorsement from Lin-Manuel Miranda at Hamilton Benefit by Robert Viagas

Lin-Manuel Miranda introduced Clinton, who addressed the audience following the special July 12 matinee fundraiser.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM[SHARE]

Hamilton Parody Spamilton Gets Its Shot Tonight by Robert Viagas

The new satirical musical from the creator of Forbidden Broadway features guest star Christine Pedi.

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

I Can't Do It Alone: Two Chicagos Will Play in NY at the Same Time by Robert Viagas

Takarazuka Theatre of Japan will present an all-female version at Lincoln Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:50PM[SHARE]

Carol Channing Denies She Will Play Hello, Dolly! Matinees by Robert Viagas

The original Dolly said very suggestion would be an "insult" to Bette Midler.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:12PM[SHARE]

Pokémon Go Players Are Finding the Critters Around Broadway by Robert Viagas

See screen captures of the little monsters taken in the theatre district.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:48PM[SHARE]

New Hamilton Star Tells Today "I Squealed" When Beyoncé Came to Visit by Robert Viagas

Javier Muñoz tells Hoda Kotb what it was like to perform for the President and pop royalty.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:23PM[SHARE]

Hillary Clinton Hosts Hamilton Fundraiser Tonight by Robert Viagas

The July 12 event features the show's new leads.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:03AM[SHARE]

Theatrical Drama The Dresser Gets DVD and Digital Release Today by Robert Viagas

Anthony Hopkins and Ian McKellen star in the haunting backstage drama about an aging actor and his longtime companion.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:03AM[SHARE]

Motown The Musical Returns to Broadway by Robert Viagas

Performances begin July 12 at the Nederlander Theatre, recently home to Disaster!

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:03AM[SHARE]
Monday, July 11, 2016

Broadway Will Dim Its Lights in Memory of John McMartin by Robert Viagas

The star of Follies and Sweet Charity died July 6.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:57PM[SHARE]

Team Behind Rocky Horror Show Opens New Musical Whodunit Today by Robert Viagas

The Stripper is based on a pulp story by Carter Brown.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:19AM[SHARE]

Will Carol Channing Sub for Bette Midler in Hello, Dolly! Matinees? by Robert Viagas

Post columnist says so, though production denies it.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:56AM[SHARE]

Javier Muñoz Takes Over Title Role in Broadway's Hamilton Tonight by Robert Viagas

The show's longtime alternate Hamilton makes the role his own.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]
Sunday, July 10, 2016

Shear Madness Is Changing Off-Broadway Theatres by Robert Viagas

It plays its final performance at New World Stages July 10.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]
Saturday, July 9, 2016

Tony Sheldon, Robin de Jesús and More Broadway Stars Set for NY Orlando Benefit by Robert Viagas

The concert performance of The View UpStairs will be held July 11 at Rattlestick Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:47AM[SHARE]

Lesli Margherita and Other Stage Stars Strip Down with the Skivvies Tonight by Robert Viagas

The star of Broadway's Dames at Sea and Matilda appears with Michael Urie and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Darling Grenadine Wraps Up O'Neill Musical Conference This Weekend by Robert Viagas

Adam Chanler-Berat and Emily Walton read the new show starting July 9.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

History Has Its Eye on Them: Hamilton Leads Take Their Final Bows Tonight by Robert Viagas

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Leslie Odom Jr. and Phillipa Soo play their last performances in the landmark musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]
Friday, July 8, 2016

Sheridan Smith Returns to London Production of Funny Girl Today by Robert Viagas

Producers made the last-minute announcement late July 8.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:56PM[SHARE]

Hamilton's Phillipa Soo Will Write Foreword to New Eliza Schuyler Bio by Robert Viagas

Soo plays her final performance as Schuyler July 9.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:51PM[SHARE]

The Verdict: Runaways at Encores! Off-Center by Robert Viagas

The Tony-nominated 1978 Liz Swados musical gets a rare revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:01AM[SHARE]

Disaster Averted, Harlem Macbeth Goes on Tonight by Robert Viagas

Torrential rain almost ruined the Marcus Garvey Park stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54AM[SHARE]

Waitress Original Cast CD Released Today by Robert Viagas

The recording was previously released digitally on iTunes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54AM[SHARE]
Thursday, July 7, 2016

Lesli Margherita and Other Stage Stars to Strip Down with the Skivvies This Weekend by Robert Viagas

The star of Broadway's Dames at Sea and Matilda will appear with Michael Urie.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:15AM[SHARE]

First Look: Live-Action Beauty and the Beast Film Unveils Poster by Robert Viagas

Emma Watson stars as Belle alongside Broadway stars.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:20AM[SHARE]

Mike Daisey's Donald Trump Monologue Sets NY and DC Dates by Robert Viagas

The monologist will premiere The Trump Card at FringeArts in Philadelphia July 14.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:49AM[SHARE]
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