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Monday, November 7, 2016

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

School of Rock Promotes Its New Class of Leads Today by Robert Viagas

Eric Petersen takes over the role of rocker Dewey Finn.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM

See Which Manhattan Streets Will Be Closed for Election Eve and Election Day by Robert Viagas

Both campaigns will have their election-night parties near Times Square.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:27AM

Sunday, November 6, 2016

Tony Award Winner Lets Fans Track Her as She Runs in Today’s NYC Marathon by Robert Viagas

Cynthia Erivo is taking part in the annual 26-mile trot through all five boroughs.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Saturday, November 5, 2016

See What Critics Thought of Kristin Chenoweth: My Love Letter to Broadway by Robert Viagas

The concert show runs through November 13 at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:16AM

Friday, November 4, 2016

Watch the Chicago Hamilton Cast Celebrate Cubs’ World Series Win by Robert Viagas

The cast sings “Go Cubs Go!” at curtain call.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:09PM

Broadway-Bound Bandstand Musical Books Theatre and Dates by Robert Viagas

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:15PM

Authors of Hair Demand Trump Campaign Stop Using Their Song by Robert Viagas

“The Age of Aquarius” was played at a Melania Trump speech.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

Playbill “Aghast” at Use of Trademark in Attack Ad by Robert Viagas

TV commercial makes illegal and unapproved use of Playbill logo to attack a New Jersey politician.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Listen Now: Leslie Odom Jr. Releases a Track from His New Christmas Album by Robert Viagas

The Tony-winning Hamilton star’s Simply Christmas comes out November 11.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:08AM

Glenda Jackson Opens in London King Lear Today by Robert Viagas

She is joined by Celia Imrie and Jane Horrocks.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Hamilton Mixtape, with Sia, Busta Rhymes, Kelly Clarkson, Alicia Keys, on Pre-Sale Today by Robert Viagas

See the complete playlist of artists who will do numbers and remixes from the Broadway smash.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Thursday, November 3, 2016

Watch Music Video of Another New Lin-Manuel Miranda Song from Disney’s Moana by Robert Viagas

The animated film musical premieres later this month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:45PM

Broadway’s A Bronx Tale Musical Announces Rush Ticket Policy by Robert Viagas

The Alan Menken-Chazz Palminteri show is now in previews.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:08PM

Opera Fan Apologizes for Spreading Friend’s Ashes at the Met by Robert Viagas

The incident led to canceled performances October 29.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:01PM

Tony Award Winner Will Let Fans Track Her as She Runs in NYC Marathon by Robert Viagas

The annual 26-mile trot is scheduled for November 6.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:26PM

Watch Magical Full Trailer for Acclaimed La La Land Film Musical by Robert Viagas

With songs by the team that wrote Dear Evan Hansen and Dogfight, the film won the People’s Choice Award in Toronto.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:37AM

Hamilton Mixtape with Sia, Busta Rhymes, Kelly Clarkson, Alicia Keys on Sale Tomorrow by Robert Viagas

See the complete playlist of artists who will do numbers and remixes from the Broadway smash.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:26AM

Hamilton Mixtape with Sia, Busta Rhymes, Kelly Clarkson, Alicia Keys on Pre-Sale Tomorrow by Robert Viagas

See the complete playlist of artists who will do numbers and remixes from the Broadway smash.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:26AM

Juilliard Students Greet Westboro Baptist Protesters with Music and Singing by Robert Viagas

The Kansas-based group targeted ”vanity” and ”sodomites.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:37AM

Previews Begin for Broadway’s A Bronx Tale Musical by Robert Viagas

The Alan Menken musical arrives at the Longacre Theatre, starring Nick Cordero.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Wednesday, November 2, 2016

Westboro Baptist Church to Picket Juilliard Thursday Morning by Robert Viagas

The hate group is protesting “the vanity called 'The Arts’.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:46PM

Great Comet and Ars Nova Say Contract Dispute “Resolved” by Robert Viagas

Broadway producers agree to change Playbill billing.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:38PM

La Mirada Theatre Leads in Nominations for L.A. Ovation Awards by Robert Viagas

The 27th annual awards will be announced January 17.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:39PM

Sotheby’s Plans Auction of Alexander Hamilton Memorabilia by Robert Viagas

You can own the Founding Father’s letters, manuscripts—even a lock of his hair.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:09AM

Actors Fund Hosts Free Online Lottery for 11 Front-Row Tickets to Hamilton by Robert Viagas

A special performance benefiting the Fund is set for November 6.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:49AM

How the Unusual Co-Billing on A Bronx Tale Came About by Robert Viagas

Why the show has two listed directors.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:21AM

Kristin Chenoweth Delivers Love Letter to Broadway Starting Tonight by Robert Viagas

Her concert series bows at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Tickets Go on Sale Today for Broadway Musical Groundhog Day by Robert Viagas

It's the latest project from Matilda composer Tim Minchin.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

New Block of Tickets Goes on Sale for Broadway Paramour Today by Robert Viagas

Cirque du Soleil’s musical is now selling through summer 2017.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Tuesday, November 1, 2016

Workshop It: First Chance to See Prince Jen, Bad Night, The Lobby by Robert Viagas

The musicals and plays of the future often start in professional readings and workshops. Here are three on the drawing board.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:47PM

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