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Monday, July 22, 2024

Grace Aki's To Free a Mockingbird Plays 1-Night-Only Benefit Performance at SoHo Playhouse July 22 by Molly Higgins

The performance is raising funds for the solo play's run at Edinburgh Festival Fringe in August.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM
Friday, July 19, 2024

JoAnn M. Hunter to Direct and Choreograph Broadway-Aimed Yasuke: The Black Samurai by Molly Higgins

The work tells the story of Yasuke, an African man who travels to 16th century Feudal Japan after being uprooted from Mozambique.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:24AM

See Who's Starring in The Mountaintop at Alliance Theatre by Molly Higgins

Tinashe Kajese-Bolden will direct Katori Hall's play at the Atlanta theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:24AM

Beth Leavel Hosts 2024 Fire Island Dance Festival Beginning July 19 by Molly Higgins

The weekend of dance and celebration benefits Dancers Responding to AIDS.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM
Thursday, July 18, 2024

New York Theatre Workshop Reveals 2024-2025 Class of 2050 Administrative and Artistic Fellows by Molly Higgins

The fellowship is named in celebration of the U.S. Census Bureau's projection that by the year 2050 there will be no single racial or ethnic majority in the U.S.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Goodspeed Musicals Will Host US Premiere of No Love Songs by Molly Higgins

The new musical by Kyle Falconer, Laura Wilde, and Johnny McKnight takes a look at early parenthood.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Nkeki Obi-Melekwe, Taylor Trensch to Lead Safety Not Guaranteed at BAM by Molly Higgins

Lee Sunday Evans will direct the stage adaptation of the 2012 indie film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:32AM
Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Photos: The Old Globe Hosts a 2-Part World Premiere of Henry 6 by Molly Higgins

The new take on the Shakespearean work is adapted and directed by Barry Edelstein.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Jeff Harnar is Revisiting Sammy Cahn With an Expanded Album and 54 Below Concerts by Molly Higgins

Harnar's reimagined take on his 2001 Cahn album will feature guest vocalists including Clint Holmes, MOIPEI, and Nicole Zuraitis.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Sara Bareilles Will Play Benefit Concert for Williamstown Theatre Festival by Molly Higgins

The Massachusetts festival has also announced the lineup of performers for its cabaret series, including Eden Espinosa, Adam Kantor, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM
Monday, July 15, 2024

Ethan Slater, Julie Benko, More to Star in Marcel on the Train at Williamstown Theatre Festival by Molly Higgins

Preliminary casting has been revealed for the Massachusetts festival's summer readings and workshops.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM
Sunday, July 14, 2024

Stephen Trask and Justin Craig Benefit Concert Supporting Congregation Beth El Held July 14 by Molly Higgins

Proceeds from the event will help the group raise money to build a new synagogue, with both in-person and streaming options available.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM
Friday, July 12, 2024

Jaime Lozano is Bringing ¿Bailamos? to Lincoln Center by Molly Higgins

Mayelah Barrera, Ella Bric, Florencia Cuenca, and more will join Lozano for the free concert evening of music, dance, and storytelling.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM

Duality Sets Off-Broadway World Premiere by Molly Higgins

Anthony M. Laura's play will have a limited engagement at A.R.T./New York's Jeffrey and Paula Gural Theatre beginning in December.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM

Violeta Picayo and Sharifa Essa Yasmin Receive SDCF's Inaugural Abe Burrows Award for Assistant Directors by Molly Higgins

Both Picayo and Yasmin will receive an unrestricted $10,000 prize to enable them to focus on their craft.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM

Ali Louis Bourzgui, Will Swenson, Dorcas Leung, More to Celebrate Barrington Stage Company's 30th Anniversary by Molly Higgins

Proceeds from the evening will support BSC's Education Fund and Playwright Mentoring Project.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM
Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Grace Aki's To Free a Mockingbird Sets 1-Night-Only Benefit Performance at SoHo Playhouse by Molly Higgins

The performance will raise funds for the solo play's run at Edinburgh Festival Fringe in August.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

Banned Theatre Troupe Belarus Free Theatre to Stage KS6: Small Forward at La MaMa by Molly Higgins

The new play is based on the life and career of Belarusian athlete and activist Katsiaryna (Katya) Snytsina, who also stars.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

Mint Theater Will Give a New York Premiere to Lynn Riggs' Sump'n Like Wings by Molly Higgins

Raelle Myrick-Hodges is directing the Off-Broadway run of the work from the playwright perhaps best known for penning the source material behind Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma!.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

NAMT Reveals Selections and Finalists for 36th Annual Festival of New Musicals by Molly Higgins

Eight new musicals will be showcased at this year's event, held October 24-25 at New World Stages.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

See Who's Starring in Medea: Re-Versed Off-Broadway by Molly Higgins

Red Bull Theater commissioned and developed Luis Quintero's adaptation of Euripides' play, which is written in battle rap verse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

Shrek 5 Sets Summer 2026 Release Date by Molly Higgins

Stars Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz will return to lend their voices to the film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM
Tuesday, July 9, 2024

Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for Ain't Done Bad, Beginning Off-Broadway Previews July 9 by Molly Higgins

Jakob Karr's theatrical dance experience features the music of country star Orville Peck.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

Video: Hear 'The Best Show I've Ever Seen' From Willy's Candy Spectacular; Andy Fickman Now Directing by Molly Higgins

The new musical based on the viral Willy Wonka Experience in Glasgow is set to premiere at Edinburgh Festival Fringe this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM

Video: Get an Exclusive 1st Listen to 'The 6.59' From The Stationmaster by Molly Higgins

The new musical recording features West End stars Alex Young, Nigel Richards, Nicola Sloane, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:36AM
Wednesday, July 3, 2024

Stephen Trask and Justin Craig to Present Concert Evening Benefitting Congregation Beth El by Molly Higgins

Proceeds from the event will help the group raise money to build a new synagogue, with both in-person and streaming options available.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

Rex Reed and Will Friedwald to Celebrate Polly Bergen at Triad Theater by Molly Higgins

The evening will include personal anecdotes as well as rare footage from a variety of Bergen's projects.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

Williamstown Theatre Festival Adds Alex Edelman Stand-Up Set to Lineup, Announces Additional Season Creatives by Molly Higgins

The Massachusetts festival has also revealed casting and creatives for the world premiere of David Ives' Pamela Palmer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM
Tuesday, July 2, 2024

Emory Otto Receives 2023 Broadway Green Alliance College Captain Award by Molly Higgins

Otto, a student at the University of Oklahoma, was recognized for her work in sustainability in theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:32AM
Sunday, June 30, 2024

Scott Ehrenpreis' Clowns Like Me Opens Off-Broadway Premiere at DR2 Theatre June 30 by Molly Higgins

The show depicts Ehrenpreis' challenges living with Autism Spectrum Disorder, OCD, bipolar disorder, social anxiety, and depression.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

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