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Myra Lucretia Taylor, Lauren Lane, and John McGinty
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Lauren Lane, Myra Lucretia Taylor, John McGinty, and More Star in Humana's Block Association Project
The new virtual play by Matthew Yates Crowley is presented by the Actors Theatre of Louisville.
Times Square
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The Theater Industry Isn't Lacking in Visionary Leaders. They Just Aren't Given Seats at the Table.
But the time has come to change that.
John Cameron Mitchell
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John Cameron Mitchell to Play Joe Exotic in New TV Series Opposite Kate McKinnon
McKinnon will play Joe's enemy, Carole Baskin.
The <em>Phantom of the Opera</em> music box
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Phantom Music Box Prop and Reopening Tickets to Be Auctioned for the Actors Fund
Now's your chance to own "Lot 665" — but it'll cost you.
Kelly Marie Tran and Idina Menze
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Idina Menzel, Kelly Marie Tran Join MCC Theater's 2021 Miscast Lineup
The free virtual show will also feature Patrick Wilson, Kelli O'Hara, LaChanze, and more.
Scott Rudin
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Producer Scott Rudin Says He Will "Step Back" From Broadway Shows Following Workplace Harassment Claims
Rudin made the statement to the Washington Post.
James C. Nicola
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New York Theatre Workshop Artistic Director James Nicola to Step Down in 2022
Nicola has run the theater since 1988.
Rachel Bloom and Adam Schlesinger
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Adam Schlesinger Tribute Concert to Take Place in May
The Tony-nominated Fountains of Wayne songwriter died in April 2020 of Covid-19.
Daphne Rubin-Vega and Jimmy Smits in <em>Anna in the Tropics</em>
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Daphne Rubin-Vega, Jimmy Smits to Star in Nilo Cruz's Two Sisters and a Piano
The virtual production will reunite the stars of Cruz's Anna in the Tropics.
Stephen Sondheim
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New Stephen Sondheim Encyclopedia Released
The book is written by the former editor of the Sondheim Review.
Hadley Fraser in <em>Young Frankenstein</em>
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West End Cast Album of Mel Brooks's Young Frankenstein to Be Released in May
The album was recorded live, with a cast led by Hadley Fraser.
IN THE HEIGHTS
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In the Heights: Read the First Social Media Reactions to the New Movie-Musical
The film will premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival in June.
The Lucille Lortel Awards honor off-Broadway theater.
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2021 Lucille Lortel Awards Will Pay Tribute to the Best of Off-Broadway
In lieu of actual awards, the various artisans who make off-Broadway great will be celebrated.
The Producers Musical adapted by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan both choreography and direction by Susan Stroman Credit photo: ©Paul Kolnik [email protected] nyc 212-362-7778
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Producers Cast Reunites, Lorax Streams, Lin-Manuel Talks Up the Vaccine, and More
Find out what's streaming this weekend and in the coming week.
Michael K. Lee and Ramin Karimloo
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Michael K. Lee and Ramin Karimloo to Lead Jesus Christ Superstar in Japan
Celinde Schoenmaker and Telly Leung are also featured in the cast.
Karen Olivo
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Calling for Greater Integrity in the Theater, Karen Olivo Announces Departure From Moulin Rouge!
Olivo will not return to the production post-shutdown.
<em>The Seven Deadly Sins</em>, as performed in 2020 at Miami New Drama.
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Outdoor Seven Deadly Sins Play Cycle Coming to Meatpacking District This Summer
The production will feature seven 10-minute plays by different authors.
Khris Davis in <em>The Royale</em>
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Lincoln Center Theater to Stream Marco Ramirez's The Royale, Directed by Rachel Chavkin
The full archival video of the 2016 production will be seen for free.
Eva Noblezada in <em>Hadestown</em>, a production coming to the Kennedy Center
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Reopening Theaters: A Rolling List of Venues That Are Planning a Return to Live Performance
Here's where you could see live (!!) shows as early as this summer.
Thomas Meehan, Mel Brooks, Nathan Lane, Susan Stroman, and Matthew Broderick in rehearsal for <em>The Producers</em>
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Interview: Mel Brooks and Susan Stroman Look Back on 20 Years of The Producers
Take a walk down memory lane with the writer and director of a musical that has now become legend.
A scene from the long-running off-Broadway production of <em>Perfect Crime</em>
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Perfect Crime Becomes First NYC Production to Reopen With Actors' Equity Approval
The murder mystery will restart its run by celebrating its 34th anniversary.
Christopher Lloyd
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Christopher Lloyd to Play King Lear This Summer in Massachusetts
Lloyd will take on the role at Shakespeare & Company.
A scene from <em>Everybody's Talking About Jamie</em>
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Everybody's Talking About Jamie to Have American Premiere in Los Angeles
The hit West End musical will finally come Stateside.
Amanda Green, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, Christine Toy Johnson, and Kristoffer Diaz
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Amanda Green Elected First Female President of the Dramatists Guild
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, Christine Toy Johnson, and Kristoffer Diaz have also been elected to leadership positions.