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Tuesday, January 17, 2017

Equity Declares Jan. 18 Second Annual “National Swing Day” by Robert Viagas

Celebrating the dancers who have to know all the steps.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:56AM

Actors Union Declares Second Annual “National Swing Day” by Robert Viagas

Celebrating the dancers who have to know ALL the steps.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:20AM

A New Genie Will Materialize in Broadway’s Aladdin by Robert Viagas

He will succeed James Monroe Iglehart, who has played more than 1,000 performances.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:28AM

Exclusive: Hear Lynne Shankel Songs from the Off-Broadway Bare Revival by Robert Viagas

Shankel, who wrote new songs for the New World Stages revival, will release them on her album Bare Naked.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:01AM

Taran Killam Takes the Throne as Hamilton’s King George III Jan. 17 by Robert Viagas

The SNL alum was previously seen onstage in the Encores! Little Shop of Horrors.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

L.A. Ovation Awards Presented Jan. 17 by Robert Viagas

Who leads the nominations for the only statues exclusive to Los Angeles theatre?

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Monday, January 16, 2017

Fun Home Librettist Wins Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre by Robert Viagas

Lisa Kron and Daniel Zaitchik were named 2017 winners.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:34PM

Discounted “Broadway Week” Performances Begin Jan. 17 by Robert Viagas

Two-for-one tickets are on sale now for nearly 20 participating Broadway shows, including Aladdin, On Your Feet!, and Wicked.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:08PM

Nicole Kidman Will Pass on Bringing Photograph 51 to New York by Robert Viagas

She played one of the discoverers of DNA in the hit London drama.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:39PM

La La Land Soundtrack Jumps to No. 2 on the Billboard Chart by Robert Viagas

The Pasek & Paul-penned song “City of Stars” is also rising on the iTunes songs chart.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:24AM

Three-Ring Ringling Bros Ringing Down Final Curtain by Robert Viagas

The big top will come down for the last time on P.T. Barnum’s Greatest Show on Earth.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM

Saturday, January 14, 2017

Watch Cast of Hamilton Crown Taran Killam as Its New George III by Robert Viagas

Rory O’Malley surrenders his crown in latest @Ham4Ham.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07PM

Friday, January 13, 2017

2 Broadway-Bound Plays Are Finalists for 2017 Kennedy Prize by Robert Viagas

The award goes to drama Inspired by American history.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:28PM

Warner Bros. Plans Broadway Adaptations of Beetlejuice and Other Films by Robert Viagas

The company’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory musical is heading for a spring premiere.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:35PM

300 Theatres in 42 States Plan “Ghostlight Project” Activities by Robert Viagas

The event will launch an initiative to boost “diversity and inclusion.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:37PM

Broadway-Bound Bandstand Announces Complete Cast and Creative Team by Robert Viagas

Laura Osnes and Corey Cott star in the new show set in the Swing era.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:24AM

Jahn Sood’s Folk Opera The Disappearing Man Gets January Performances in NY by Robert Viagas

West Hyler directs the musical, which is set in a Depression-era circus.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:35AM

Adam Jacobs Leaving Title Role of Broadway’s Aladdin by Robert Viagas

He will headline the national tour.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:10AM

Thursday, January 12, 2017

Martha Swope, Master Broadway Photographer, Dies at 88 by Robert Viagas

She created official images for hundreds of shows from the 1950s to the 1990s.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:59PM

Chicago and Cabaret Composer at Work on a New Musical by Robert Viagas

Susan Stroman will direct Beast in the Jungle

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:23PM

New York City Grants $2 Million To Boost Theatre Diversity by Robert Viagas

Funding will go to Roundabout, NYTW and nine other theatre organizations.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:19PM

Stage Directors Earn DGA Award Nominations for TV Musicals by Robert Viagas

The directors of Hairspray Live! and Grease Live! will vie for the same award.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:09PM

Breaking News: Tony Awards Will Return to Radio City Music Hall by Robert Viagas

The broadcast will be held June 11.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19PM

Harlem Arts Center and Theatre Named National Historical Landmark by Robert Viagas

The Schomburg Center houses the 347-seat Langston Hughes Auditorium.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:52AM

Love for Sale, Celebrating 1930s Cabaret, Begins Jan. 12 Off-Broadway by Robert Viagas

The show celebrates the works of Kurt Weill, Cole Porter, and others.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:56AM

Matilda Musical Launches National Tour January 12 by Robert Viagas

The tour uses some elements of the long-running Toronto production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:28AM

Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Kia Corthron and Ayad Akhtar Among Winners of MacDowell Fellowships by Robert Viagas

The award-winning playwrights will take part in residencies at the New Hampshire artist colony.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:51PM

New Play by Buyer & Cellar Author Planned for Westport Playhouse by Robert Viagas

The theatre’s New Works Initiative is set for January and February.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:35PM

Man Who Disrupted Chicago Hamilton Banned From Theatre by Robert Viagas

The ban is part of his sentencing.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:18PM

Telly Leung Taking the Title Role in Aladdin by Robert Viagas

He appeared on Broadway in Allegiance, In Transit, and Flower Drum Song.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:43PM

Walnut Street Theatre Plans Sondheim and Karam Shows for 209th Season by Robert Viagas

America’s oldest continuously operating theatre looks to 2017-18.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:55PM

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