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Wednesday, November 16, 2016

Amélie Musical Books Broadway Dates and Theatre by Robert Viagas

Hamilton’s Phillipa Soo stars as the quirky French girl on a mission.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:27AM
Tuesday, November 15, 2016

Lin-Manuel Miranda Planning Yet Another New Film for Disney by Robert Viagas

Add it to Moana, Little Mermaid, and Mary Poppins Returns.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:43PM

John Kander’s Kid Victory Musical Sets Off-Broadway Dates by Robert Viagas

The Vineyard Theatre will present the show as part of its 2016-17 season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:13AM

Watch Stephen Colbert Guest Star at Broadway’s Oh, Hello by Robert Viagas

The talk-show host trades quips with the comic duo.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM

New Washington Marches Into Hamilton Today by Robert Viagas

Nicholas Christopher is the new Father of Our Country.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:51AM
Monday, November 14, 2016

Supreme Court Justice Makes Opera Debut by Robert Viagas

Honorable Ruth Bader Ginsburg had a cameo in The Daughter of the Regiment.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:00PM

Shuffle Along Producers Sue Lloyd’s of London by Robert Viagas

The insurance company refuses to cover losses from the Broadway musical’s premature closing.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:32PM

Oh, Hello on Broadway Extends at the Lyceum by Robert Viagas

Comedians Nick Kroll and John Mulaney will stay with the show an extra week.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:16PM

The Olivier-Winning The Play That Goes Wrong Sets Broadway Date by Robert Viagas

The raucous comedy has booked the Lyceum Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:57PM

Megan Hilty Releases Christmas Album by Robert Viagas

The Smash star solos on A Merry Little Christmas.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM
Sunday, November 13, 2016

25 Playwrights Contribute to Today's After Orlando Reading in NY by Robert Viagas

The new works will get readings in New York City and subsequently will be published.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:00AM

The Lion King Turns 19 Today by Robert Viagas

The Broadway productions of The Lion King and Chicago will celebrate anniversaries this week that few other shows can boast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Friday, November 11, 2016

Playwrights Horizons Cancels Performance of Rancho Viejo by Robert Viagas

There will be no evening show November 12.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:27PM

Autumn 2016 Edition of Broadway Trading Cards Now Available by Robert Viagas

The Lights of Broadway Show Cards offer 120 new images of current Broadway stars and shows on baseball-style cards.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:33PM

Jerry Seinfeld Extends Series of Shows at NY’s Beacon Theatre to June 2017 by Robert Viagas

The comedian has been trying out new material in a monthly series of appearances titled Jerry Seinfeld: The Homestead.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:08AM
Thursday, November 10, 2016

Complete Libretto of David Bowie’s Lazarus Published Today by Robert Viagas

The Off-Broadway musical had its London premiere this week.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:50AM

Baayork Lee’s NAAP Will Host Staged Readings of Four New Musicals by Robert Viagas

The National Asian Artists Project performs at the June Havoc Theatre in NY.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:09AM

Lin-Manuel Miranda Announces Hamilton Mixtape—Volume 2 by Robert Viagas

He revealed plans in a tweet.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:16AM
Wednesday, November 9, 2016

Play Set on Election Night Does Not Include the Outcome by Robert Viagas

Richard Nelson’s Women of a Certain Age is the final installment in his three-play cycle chronicling the U.S. election.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:44PM

IATSE President Warns of “Severe Consequences” for Working People Under Trump by Robert Viagas

The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees had endorsed Hillary Clinton for president.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:39PM

Carolyn B. Maloney Re-Elected to Represent Broadway in Congress by Robert Viagas

It will be the third term for the Democrat.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Broadway Reacts by Robert Viagas

Stars take to social media to convey their responses to the outcome of the 2016 election.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:01AM
Tuesday, November 8, 2016

See What the London Critics Had to Say About Glenda Jackson as King Lear by Robert Viagas

She appears alongside Celia Imrie and Jane Horrocks.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:58PM

Watch Video: 200 Broadway Performers Agree — Get Out and Vote by Robert Viagas

The #BroadwayVotes initiative comes on the last day of the 2016 presidential campaign.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:17PM

First Look: Set Designs Posted for Hairspray Live! by Robert Viagas

The NBC holiday special reveals its retro look from Broadway designer Derek McLane.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM

Theatre Fans Make a Political Statement Tweeting “One Day More” by Robert Viagas

Twitter was mobbed with theatre fans longing for the 2016 presidential election to be over.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM

Hamilton Star Appears on Election Eve Colbert Show to Urge a Child to Vote by Robert Viagas

Jon Stewart also makes a surprise appearance doing spit-takes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:48AM

Neil Simon’s Memoirs Hits Bookstores Today by Robert Viagas

The Tony and Pulitzer winner has been one of Broadway's most successful playwrights since 1961.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Monday, November 7, 2016

5-Time Tony-Winning Producer Rick Steiner Dies at 69 by Robert Viagas

He co-produced many hits including Into the Woods, The Producers, and Hairspray.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:50PM

Broadway-Aimed Sousatzka Musical Schedules Open Casting Call by Robert Viagas

The Equity casting notice says rehearsals start November 28 for a Toronto bow.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:43PM

See What Critics Are Saying About Disney’s New Animated Film Moana by Robert Viagas

The movie has a score by Hamilton’s Lin-Manuel Miranda.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:03PM

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