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Tuesday, February 7, 2017

Great Comet Announces Broadway Cast Album by Robert Viagas

Fans are invited to take part in upcoming recording session February 13.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:06PM

2017 Jonathan Larson Grant Recipients Announced by Robert Viagas

The awards are given to emerging musical theatre writers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:41PM

Schenectady Stop Added to Hamilton Tour by Robert Viagas

Good news for upstate New York theatre fans.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:55PM

Watch Jake Gyllenhaal Sing Stephen Sondheim’s “Finishing the Hat” by Robert Viagas

He will star in the Broadway revival of Sunday in the Park With George.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:07PM

Critic Charles Isherwood Departs The New York Times by Robert Viagas

He’s been reviewing theatre for the Times since 2004.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:31PM

Christian Borle to Star in Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui Benefit by Robert Viagas

Brecht’s play is a parable about how a dictator seizes power.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:45AM

Broadway Glass Menagerie Announces Rush Ticket Policy by Robert Viagas

How to see Sally Field and Joe Mantello during previews for less.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:10AM

Dreamgirls Stars to Sing at London Awards Show by Robert Viagas

Amber Riley and Liisi LaFontaine will perform at the WhatsOnStage Awards.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:26AM

Ben Platt, Renee Elise Goldsberry Among Topliners at MCC Miscast Concert by Robert Viagas

This year's event will celebrate the Off-Broadway troupe’s 30th anniversary.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:23AM

Sally Field’s Glass Menagerie Begins Broadway Previews Feb. 7 by Robert Viagas

Joe Mantello, Finn Wittrock, and Madison Ferris are in the supporting cast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Monday, February 6, 2017

Man Accused in Hamilton Ponzi Scheme Now Charged With Fraud in Harry Potter Scam by Robert Viagas

Joseph Meli and Advance Entertainment LLC accused of a new $7.9 million swindle.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:33PM

Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre to Be Presented to Fun Home Librettist Feb. 6 by Robert Viagas

Daniel Zaitchik of Picnic at Hanging Rock is also a 2017 winner.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01PM

All Hello, Dolly! Front Row Seats Now On Sale by Robert Viagas

The hot-ticket Bette Midler revival has released the first row for all performances.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:43AM

Four Theatres Sign on for Trump Play by Pulitzer Prize Winner by Robert Viagas

Building the Wall is the latest work by Robert Schenkkan.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:11AM

Box Office Opens Feb. 6 for Patti LuPone-Christine Ebersole War Paint by Robert Viagas

The new Broadway musical about rival cosmetics giants begins previews March 7 at the Nederlander Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Friday, February 3, 2017

Tony Nominee Edie Falco Cast on Latest Law & Order Spinoff by Robert Viagas

The Tony nominee will play a defense attorney in the eight-episode series about the Menendez Brothers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:44PM

Broadway-Aimed Moulin Rouge! Musical Plans Spring Reading by Robert Viagas

The production is seeking to fill the role originated on film by Nicole Kidman.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:50PM

The Hamilton Mixtape to be Released on Audiocassette by Robert Viagas

A modern musical hit goes for an old-school format.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:51PM

Beauty and the Beast Deluxe Soundtrack Available for Pre-Order by Robert Viagas

The live-action remake stars Emma Watson, Dan Stevens, Luke Evans, and Audra McDonald.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:19PM

Sunday in the Park Revival Withdraws From Tony Awards Consideration by Robert Viagas

Producers say the limited run stands “appropriately outside of any awards competition.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:17AM

Thursday, February 2, 2017

You Will Be Watching Big Brother: Orwell’s 1984 Coming to Broadway by Robert Viagas

The hit London production will be the first show of the 2017-18 season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:25PM

Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Matthew Posey, Dallas Theatre Director, Is Attacked by Robert Viagas

Ochre House Theatre founder was shot twice in a parking lot.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:24PM

Canadian Troupe Cancels Othello After Alleged Threats Over Casting by Robert Viagas

Walterdale Theatre Associates had planned to cast a white woman in the title role.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:47PM

Terrence Mann and Charlotte d’Amboise to Host Master Class in Auditioning by Robert Viagas

The class will be held for young performers in Lynchburg, Virginia.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:25PM

John Kander’s Kid Victory Musical Begins Previews Feb. 1 by Robert Viagas

Karen Ziemba stars in the NYC premiere of this new show by the composer of Chicago and Cabaret.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Tuesday, January 31, 2017

Cast Announced for Mufti Berlin to Broadway with Kurt Weill Revue by Robert Viagas

Rachel de Benedet among the performers to be featured in the Off-Broadway cast, starting February 11.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:39PM

Hamilton Producer Plans TV Series About a High School Drama Department by Robert Viagas

NBC has ordered a pilot episode for Drama High from Jeffrey Seller and his partners.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:37PM

Be Prepared: Broadway Lion King Welcomes New Villain by Robert Viagas

Stephen Carlile takes over as Scar in the long-running Disney musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:34PM

London “Touts” Getting $6k for Hamilton Tickets Despite Anti-Scalping Measures by Robert Viagas

Producer Cameron Mackintosh is experimenting with an all-electronic ticketing system.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:59PM

Tony Award Nominations Will Go Digital in 2017 by Robert Viagas

Toronto company Yangaroo tapped to provide the secure voting platform.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:17AM

Second Suspect Arrested in Attack on Dallas Stage Director by Robert Viagas

Derek Whitener of Firehouse Theatre was left with a fractured skull.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:25AM

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