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Wednesday, June 29, 2016

"Broadway for Orlando" Song Lands on Billboard Chart by Robert Viagas

The benefit recording of "What the World Needs Now Is Love" is sung by dozens of Broadway stars.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:47PM[SHARE]

Off-Broadway Hit Significant Other Announced for Broadway by Robert Viagas

Joshua Harmon's play tells the story of a gay bachelor looking for love.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:57PM[SHARE]

Triumph the Insult Comic Dog Goes After Lin-Manuel Miranda in Latest #Ham4Ham by Robert Viagas

The event included a farewell to company members Jon Rua and Kaitlin Fine.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:27PM[SHARE]

New Principals to Roar in Broadway's The Lion King by Robert Viagas

Tony nominee Derek Smith joins the cast as Scar.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:00AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, June 28, 2016

David Henry Hwang Appointed Chair of the American Theatre Wing by Robert Viagas

Tony-winning author of M. Butterfly will now head the body that administers the Tony Awards.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM[SHARE]

Goodspeed's Petula Clark Musical, Sign of the Times, Announces Cast by Robert Viagas

Bruce Vilanch is writing the libretto.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:10PM[SHARE]

Mary Beth Peil Joins Cast of Broadway's Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Robert Viagas

Janet McTeer and Liev Schreiber will star.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:00PM[SHARE]

Broadway's St. James Theatre Planning to Expand Stage by Robert Viagas

The theatre reportedly is being considered by Disney's Frozen.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:24PM[SHARE]

Hamilton Capturing the Original Cast on Film This Week by Robert Viagas

Also, the documentary about the hit musical sets a PBS air date.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:38AM[SHARE]

Jon Rua Will Play His Final Performance in Hamilton by Robert Viagas

The official understudy is leaving the company after June 29.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:49AM[SHARE]
Monday, June 27, 2016

Broadway-Aimed Musical Love Kills Tested at Steppenwolf by Robert Viagas

Kyle Jarrow's emo rock musical about teenage murderers, moves a step closer to NY.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:13PM[SHARE]

Cirque du Soleil's Broadway Paramour to Release Cast Album by Robert Viagas

It will be recorded June 29 and 30.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:48PM[SHARE]

Jimmy Buffett Jukebox Musical Announces Title and Creative Team by Robert Viagas

Escape to Margaritaville will bow next May in La Jolla, CA.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:27PM[SHARE]

Cirque de Soleil and NFL Plan Football Exhibition Hall in Times Square by Robert Viagas

The northeast corner of Times Square will get a four-story salute to the sport.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:14PM[SHARE]

Miranda Sings' Netflix Series Sets October Launch by Robert Viagas

Haters Back Off may provide longed-for fame for the YouTube sensation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:17AM[SHARE]

Hillary Clinton Plans Hamilton Fundraiser by Robert Viagas

The July 12 event will feature the show's new leads.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM[SHARE]

The "Jimmy" Awards Finalists Take to the Stage Today by Robert Viagas

High school students from across America are competing on the stage of Broadway's Minskoff Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]
Sunday, June 26, 2016

Broadway King and I Ends Its Reign Today by Robert Viagas

This Tony-winning revival ends its run June 26 after a total of 538 performances.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]
Saturday, June 25, 2016

Pres. Obama Addresses LGBT Struggle in Speech Broadcast in Times Square by Robert Viagas

It followed Friday's designation of Stonewall Inn as a National Monument

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:14PM[SHARE]
Friday, June 24, 2016

Exclusive: Mel Brooks' the 2000-Year-Old Man Remembers Times Square by Robert Viagas

Happy 90th birthday, Mel Brooks!

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM[SHARE]

Alexander Hamilton Exhibit Unveiled at New York Public Library Today by Robert Viagas

The six-month Striver, Statesman, Scoundrel opens June 24 and is free to the public.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Watch Florida Theatre Folk Take Wing to Protect Orlando Mourners from Westboro Protesters by Robert Viagas

Local theatre folk donned angel wings and sang to hide and drown out the picketers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:50PM[SHARE]

Casting and Dates Announced for New Musicals at O'Neill Musical Conference by Robert Viagas

Joy Franz, Adam Chanler-Berat and Remy Zaken will read the new shows starting June 25.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:53PM[SHARE]

Radio Stations Partner with Broadway's Color Purple for Black Music Month by Robert Viagas

Listeners may win a seat at a special June 27 event with the show's co-star, Heather Headley.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:09PM[SHARE]

Aaron Tveit Makes Long-Awaited #Ham4Ham Appearance by Robert Viagas

Just announced: Rory O'Malley will take over #Ham4Ham when Lin-Manuel Miranda leaves Hamilton.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:57PM[SHARE]

Cruise Ship Company Acquires Broadway's Binder Casting by Robert Viagas

RWS & Associates plans to "step up" its activities in theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:31PM[SHARE]

Hamilton Nominated for MTV New Fandom of the Year Award by Robert Viagas

It's up against fans for Scream, Jessica Jones and Mr. Robot.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:08AM[SHARE]

Watch Broadway Stars Recreate "Broadway for Orlando" on Maya & Marty by Robert Viagas

They sing to raise money for Orlando shooting victims and families.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:18AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, June 21, 2016

Lin-Manuel Miranda Teases Hamilton Mixtape on Periscope by Robert Viagas

The Tony winner also revealed some details about Hamilton archive taping.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM[SHARE]

Come From Away, Musical About Travelers Stranded on 9/11, Sets DC Tryout Cast by Robert Viagas

Jenn Colella and Chad Kimball will recreate their Seattle performances.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:31PM[SHARE]

Celebrity Coaches Announced for 2016 "Jimmy" Awards by Robert Viagas

High school talent from across America will compete on the stage of Broadway's Minskoff Theatre June 27.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:43PM[SHARE]
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