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Tuesday, May 18, 2021

Paper Mill Playhouse Sets Rescheduled Sister Act and The Wanderer, Disney Revue, More in 2021-2022 Season by Ryan McPhee

Michael Wartella, Christy Altomare, and Joey McIntyre will star in The Wanderer at the New Jersey venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:41PM
Tuesday, May 11, 2021

As Broadway Prepares for Reopening, Artists Talk Returning 'Stronger and Better Than We Were Before' by Ryan McPhee

Steps toward greater equity and inclusivity are paramount to theatre's resurgence; here's what some performers are doing to ensure they're taken.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:11PM

The Big 3: Hamilton, Wicked, The Lion King Will Return to Broadway September 14 by Ryan McPhee

The three hits will be among the first to welcome back audiences following the shutdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:14AM
Monday, May 10, 2021

Metropolitan Opera Celebrates National Council Auditions With Streams Featuring Past Winners, Announces 2021 Finalists by Ryan McPhee

Ten singers will compete for cash prizes of $20,000 in the May 16 stream.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:42PM

In Comes Company: Gender-Swapped Revival Confirms Return to Broadway by Ryan McPhee

The musical was originally slated to open March 22, 2020—composer Stephen Sondheim’s 90th birthday.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:05AM
Saturday, May 8, 2021

Jeremy Pope, Laverne Cox, More Star in Virtual Benefit Performance of The Normal Heart May 8 by Ryan McPhee

A cast of predominantly LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC artists present the play by the late Larry Kramer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, May 7, 2021

What Broadway Shows You Can Buy Tickets For (and When) by Ryan McPhee

Keep track of box office reopenings as theatres gear up to welcome back audience members following the coronavirus shutdown.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:46PM

2nd Stage to Bring Between Riverside and Crazy to Broadway, Joining Lynn Nottage Play and Take Me Out by Ryan McPhee

The theatre company expects to resume performances, on Broadway and off, this fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:59PM
Thursday, May 6, 2021

Six Musical Announces New Broadway Opening Date by Ryan McPhee

The international favorite about Henry VIII’s six wives was supposed to open March 12, 2020—the day Broadway shut down amid the coronavirus pandemic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:59AM
Wednesday, May 5, 2021

Andrew Cuomo Says Broadway Shows Will Open at Full Capacity September 14 by Ryan McPhee

The New York governor added that tickets would go on sale as soon as this week.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:10PM
Tuesday, May 4, 2021

Antoinette Chinonye Nwandu’s Pass Over Is Heading to Broadway by Ryan McPhee

The Danya Taymor-helmed production, previously seen at Lincoln Center Theater's LCT3, will reopen Broadway's August Wilson Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:59PM

Drag Race Alum Jan to Star in Drive-In Screening-Meets-Punk Concert Jannifer’s Body by Ryan McPhee

The presentation at Radial Park marks The Neon Coven’s first offering in its “Come On Out” series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:59AM
Monday, May 3, 2021

Metropolitan Opera Commemorates Mother’s Day With a Questionable Lineup of Family Drama by Ryan McPhee

For when flowers just won’t cut it, there’s Elektra and Agrippina.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:54PM

Looking Back at Olympia Dukakis’ Stage Career by Ryan McPhee

The Oscar winner and theatre veteran died May 1 at the age of 89.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:14PM

New York to Lift Capacity Restrictions on Broadway and More Beginning May 19 by Ryan McPhee

That doesn’t mean Broadway productions will reopen this month—but they do have the state government go-ahead now.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:25PM
Friday, April 30, 2021

Apple Secures Live Capture of Broadway’s Come From Away, to Film in May by Ryan McPhee

The filmed performance will feature alums of the Broadway company of the long-running musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:59PM

Cast of Young Stars Set for Netflix’s Movie Adaptation of Broadway Musical 13 by Ryan McPhee

Eli Golden, Gabriella Uhl, JD McCrary, and more will star in the film based on Jason Robert Brown and Robert Horn’s musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:57AM
Thursday, April 29, 2021

Documentary on Bringing Rent to Cuba Heading to HBO by Ryan McPhee

Revolution Rent, executive produced by Neil Patrick Harris, follows Andy Señor Jr.'s journey to Cuba, where he directed the Tony- and Pulitzer-winning musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:59AM
Wednesday, April 28, 2021

Chicago’s Steppenwolf Will Welcome Back In-Person Audiences, at New Theatre Complex, in November by Ryan McPhee

The regional theatre’s 2021–2022 season, with a mix of virtual and live programming, spotlights works by such ensemble members as Tina Landau and Tarell Alvin McCraney.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:59PM

Watch the Animated Music Video for Jennifer Nettles’ Jazzy Rendition of ‘Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat’ by Ryan McPhee

The Grammy winner sings the Guys and Dolls showstopper and more on her upcoming Broadway-themed album, Always Like New.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:41AM
Monday, April 26, 2021

The Met Goes to Paris With Free Streams of 7 Operas Set in the City of Lights by Ryan McPhee

The lineup includes The Merry Widow, La Bohème, Manon, and La Traviata.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:49PM

In the News, U.K. Edition: Six Tour Sets Cast, West End's The Comeback Makes a Comeback, More by Ryan McPhee

Plus: We Are Kilter's Theatre For Two will tour London with a series of pop-up performances.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM
Sunday, April 25, 2021

Film Adaptations of The Father, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom Earn Oscars in Surprising Ceremony by Ryan McPhee

The 93rd annual ceremony took place April 25 from L.A.'s Union Station.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36PM

Watch the First Trailer for Steven Spielberg's New West Side Story Movie by Ryan McPhee

The first look at the new film aired during the Oscars April 25.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:38PM
Saturday, April 24, 2021

Scott Rudin Says He Will Resign From the Broadway League by Ryan McPhee

The producer, amid a sea of harassment and intimidation allegations from former assistants, artists, and industry members, continues to roll out his vows of “stepping back.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:45PM
Friday, April 23, 2021

Inside the ‘March on Broadway,’ Calling for Change, Equity, and Transparency by Ryan McPhee

The April 22 event advocated for six industry demands set forth by theatre artists and activists.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:55PM
Thursday, April 22, 2021

Watch Christine Baranski Name-Drop Dozens of Fellow Glamorous Actresses (for a Good Cause) by Ryan McPhee

The Tony and Emmy winner is hosting the Stage & Screen auction, featuring collections from Audra McDonald, Bette Midler, Glenn Close, Patti LuPone, and more, to benefit The Actors Fund.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM
Tuesday, April 20, 2021

Inside the Broadway Community Project: Organizing an Orchestral Score, 1 Part at a Time by Ryan McPhee

Josie Bearden has worked as a music copyist on Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, the new Back to the Future musical, the upcoming West Side Story film, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:44PM

Jim Steinman, Pop-Rock Hitmaker Responsible for Bat Out of Hell and Broadway’s Dance of the Vampires, Dies at 73 by Ryan McPhee

The composer’s works include songs made famous by Celine Dion, Meat Loaf, Bonnie Tyler, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:24PM
Monday, April 19, 2021

Actor-Activists Plan ‘March on Broadway’ to Demand Equity Transparency, Rudin Removal or Restorations by Ryan McPhee

The event, organized by Nattalyee Randall and Courtney Daniels, will feature such guest speakers as Broadway for Racial Justice founder Brandon Michael Nase and AFECT co-founder Eden Espinos…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:47PM
Saturday, April 17, 2021

Scott Rudin Says He Will ‘Step Back’ From Broadway After Abuse Allegations by Ryan McPhee

“I am profoundly sorry for the pain my behavior caused to individuals,” the producer said in a statement.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:44AM

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