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- She Thought She’d Be in the Audience That Night at Rent. She Ended Up Playing Mimi.
- Carmen Cusack Will Play Julia Sugarbaker in Stage Adaptation of Designing Women
- Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel Co-Host PBS’ Starry Wicked Concert August 29
- Take a First Look at PBS’ Wicked Concert Celebration With Amber Riley, Alex Newell
- Watch the Powerful Trailer for Apple TV+’s Come From Away Film Capture
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- INTERNATIONAL NEWS
- She Thought She’d Be in the Audience That Night at Rent. She Ended Up Playing Mimi.
- By Dan Meyer | 08/27/2021
- Performer Gabriela Garcia saved the day at U.K.’s Hope Mill Theatre, stepping in with just a few hours’ notice.
- FILM & TV NEWS
- Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel Co-Host PBS’ Starry Wicked Concert August 29
- By Andrew Gans, Ryan McPhee | 08/29/2021
- The lineup includes Tony winners Rita Moreno, Cynthia Erivo, Gavin Creel, and Ali Stroker.
- REGIONAL NEWS
- Carmen Cusack Will Play Julia Sugarbaker in Stage Adaptation of Designing Women
- By Andrew Gans | 08/27/2021
- Performances of Linda Bloodworth-Thomason’s play will begin in September at TheatreSquared.
- CAST RECORDINGS & ALBUMS
- Listen to 2 Tracks From the Dear Evan Hansen Movie, Starring Ben Platt
- By Talaura Harms | 08/26/2021
- The soundtrack releases with the film on September 24, but “Waving Through a Window” and “You Will Be Found” can be streamed now.
- PHOTOS
- A Look Inside Rehearsal for the Reopening of Moulin Rouge! on Broadway
- By Marc J. Franklin | 08/26/2021
- The stage adaptation of Baz Luhrmann’s film is set to return to the Al Hirschfeld Theatre September 24.
- QUIZ
- Back to School Quiz: Can You Ace Every Subject on Your (Musical Theatre) Schedule?
- By Talaura Harms | 08/26/2021
- Test your knowledge of Latin, geology, math, and more with this musical theatre pop quiz.
- FILM & TV NEWS
- Watch the Powerful Trailer for Apple TV+’s Come From Away Film Capture
- By Andrew Gans | 08/26/2021
- The musical premieres on the streamer September 10 ahead of its Broadway return.
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- Adrienne Warren, Jordan Fisher, Darren Criss, More Perform at Elsie Fest August 29
- By Dan Meyer | 08/29/2021
- The outdoor musical theatre festival takes place at Prospect Park in Brooklyn.
- QUIZ
- Can You Name These Musicals From Just 1 Song?
- By Marc J. Franklin | 08/29/2021
- Test your knowledge of musical theatre scores!
- PLAYBILL VAULT
- Playbill Vault’s Today in Theatre History: August 29
- By Playbill Staff | 08/29/2021
- Today’s birthdays include stage and screen star Ingrid Bergman and Frances Ruffelle, who originated the role of Eponine in Les Misérables on Broadway.
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- BENEFITS AND GALAS
- Stars in the House Welcomes Max Crumm, Ta’Nika Gibson, Jarrod Spector, and More August 28
- By Andrew Gans | 08/28/2021
- Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley’s daily series benefits The Actors Fund.
- PLAYBILL VAULT
- Playbill Vault’s Today in Theatre History: August 28
- By Playbill Staff | 08/28/2021
- Today’s birthdays include Ben Gazzara, Jo Sullivan Loesser, and Jennifer Coolidge.
- PHOTO FEATURES
- 52 of the Most Iconic Playbill Covers in Broadway History
- By Playbill Staff | 08/28/2021
- From A Chorus Line to West Side Story, see the Playbills that have made their mark on the Main Stem.
- OFF-BROADWAY NEWS
- World Premiere of What Happened?: The Michaels Abroad, the Final Play in Richard Nelson’s Rhinebeck Panorama, Begins August 28
- By Talaura Harms | 08/28/2021
- Hunter Theater Project will present the 12th play in the cycle about the Apple, Gabriel, and Michaels families.
- BENEFITS AND GALAS
- Stars in the House Welcomes Carolee Carmello, Pearl Sun, Ryan Rosenberg, and More August 21
- By Andrew Gans | 08/27/2021
- Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley’s daily series benefits The Actors Fund.
- CAST RECORDINGS & ALBUMS
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- By Playbill Staff | 08/27/2021
- The show tunes you need from the shows you love!
- LONDON NEWS
- Disney’s Frozen, Starring Samantha Barks and Stephanie McKeon, Begins West End Previews August 27
- By Andrew Gans | 08/27/2021
- The production will officially open at London’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane in September.
- PLAYBILL VAULT
- Playbill Vault’s Today in Theatre History: August 27
- By Playbill Staff | 08/27/2021
- In 2001, Urinetown begins previews on Broadway.
- BROADWAY NEWS
- In the News: Rich + Tone Talauega Join MJ Creative Team, Denise Gough Tapped for FX Crime Series With Andrew Garfield
- By Talaura Harms | 08/26/2021
- Plus: Story submissions are now open for Here’s To The Ladies Who, a new docu-series from The Broadway Women’s Alliance.
- CAST RECORDINGS & ALBUMS
- Get a 1st Listen to ‘Unexpected Song’ From Marie Osmond’s Upcoming Album
- By Talaura Harms | 08/26/2021
- Unexpected, featuring Broadway, classical, and standard tunes, drops December 10.
- OFF-BROADWAY NEWS
- ANTM’s Naima Mora Will Star in The Amazing Adventures of a Woman in Need Off-Broadway
- By Dan Meyer | 08/26/2021
- The America’s Next Top Model winner co-wrote the play with director Marishka S. Phillips.
- PHOTOS
- Take a First Look at PBS’ Wicked Concert Celebration With Amber Riley, Alex Newell, and More
- By Marc J. Franklin | 08/26/2021
- The musical tribute, directed by Baayork Lee, will debut August 29.
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