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Friday, October 14, 2016

School of Rock Promotes a New Class of Leads by Robert Viagas

Eric Petersen will take over the role of rocker Dewey Finn.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:37AM

Thursday, October 13, 2016

Glenn Close Sunset Boulevard Reportedly Sets Broadway Encore by Robert Viagas

Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber could have four shows on Broadway simultaneously.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:19PM

See What the Critics Thought of Broadway's New Heisenberg by Robert Viagas

It’s the latest show from the Tony-winning author of Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:52PM

The Other Mozart Shows That the Genius’ Sister Was Also a Genius by Robert Viagas

Four actors alternate in the title role.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:19PM

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

The Off-Broadway musical is headed for its London premiere.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:14PM

Broadway’s The Color Purple Is Getting a New Sofia by Robert Viagas

Danielle Brooks completes her run November 13.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:30AM

Bob Dylan Win Nobel Prize for Literature by Robert Viagas

First American in 23 years.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:37AM

Wednesday, October 12, 2016

Frenchie Davis Featured in Concert Reading of New Musical The View UpStairs by Robert Viagas

The show recounts a 1973 attack on a New Orleans gay bar.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:23PM

They Promised Her the Moon Reading Offers Untold Astronaut Story by Robert Viagas

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:32PM

Musical Based on Zac Efron Film 17 Again Plans November Lab by Robert Viagas

Adam Shankman is directing the show, with a score by the First Date team.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:31PM

Hand to God Wins Court Appeal Over Use of Famed Abbott and Costello Routine by Robert Viagas

The possessed-puppet play can continue to quote “Who’s on First?”

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM

MOMA Screens Breaking Bard: Shakespeare on Film Series Starting Today by Robert Viagas

The series includes movies based on or inspired by Shakespeare’s plays.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:17AM

Disney Offers To Share Broadway Frozen Profits With Original Cast by Robert Viagas

The Hamilton decision continues to reverberate.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:51AM

Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Caitlin Houlahan to Make Broadway Debut in Waitress by Robert Viagas

She played Jane in TV's Peter Pan Live!

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:59PM

Sold-Out Othello, with David Oyelowo and Daniel Craig, Adds Benefit Performance by Robert Viagas

Previews begin November 22 for the New York Theatre Workshop production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:00PM

Hasbro Plans Broadway Musical Based on Clue Board Game by Robert Viagas

Show will try out at Bucks County Playhouse next year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:41AM

Monday, October 10, 2016

See What the Critics Said About Oh, Hello on Broadway by Robert Viagas

The comedy duo has brought their act to the Lyceum.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:15PM

Disney Plans Live-Action Aladdin Film by Robert Viagas

It will join Beauty and the Beast, and the recently announced Mulan and Lion King.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:14PM

Doomocracy Scares Up a Political-Themed Haunted House in Brooklyn by Robert Viagas

The limited engagement continues through November 6.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:42PM

Cast Announced for Musicals Tonight! Funny Face by Robert Viagas

The Gershwin musical originally starred Fred and Adele Astaire.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:37PM

Sondheim Tears Up at Merrily Reunion by Robert Viagas

The show's short 1981 Broadway run still hurts the composer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:21PM

NYC Soul Cycle Offers Broadway-Themed Classes Starting Today by Robert Viagas

Participants do spinning classes to the music of three Andrew Lloyd Webber musicals.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:46PM

West End’s Phantom Marks 30th Anniversary with Live Broadcast on Facebook Today by Robert Viagas

The show features current and original cast members.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:10AM

Lin-Manuel Miranda-Hosted SNL Draws Some of the Show’s Best Ratings in 8 Years by Robert Viagas

Audiences wanted to see what the show would do with the latest Trump scandal.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:11AM

Mrs. Harris, Cuttin’ It Among Top UK Theatre Award Winners by Robert Viagas

The awards honor outstanding achievement in performing, producing and management.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:51AM

Sunday, October 9, 2016

Merrily We Roll Along Documentary Premieres at NY Film Fest Today by Robert Viagas

Best Worst Thing That Ever Could Have Happened will hit cinemas in November.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Saturday, October 8, 2016

Janet McTeer Les Liaisons Dangereuses Begins Broadway Previews by Robert Viagas

Liev Schreiber also leads a cast that includes Mary Beth Peil and others.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Friday, October 7, 2016

Oh, Hello Guys Tell Katie Couric How They Discovered Their Oddball Characters by Robert Viagas

Their show opens on Broadway October 10.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:30PM

New Musical Seeks to Recapture Lost Era of NY’s Demimonde by Robert Viagas

Daughter of an original Sammy’s emcee has written Sammy’s Bowery Follies.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:51PM

Broadway In Transit to Open Box Office with $31 Ticket Offer by Robert Viagas

You can get a ticket to the subway musical for the price of the 7-day NY MetroCard.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:32PM

Exclusive: Caissie Levy, Mamie Parris, Ali Stroker Among Broadway Stars Set for NAMT New Musical Festival by Robert Viagas

New musicals by Kerrigan & Lowdermilk and Drewe & Stiles will be unveiled at the three-day celebration.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:56AM

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