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Julia Lester, Aaron Lazar, and More Join West Coast <em>Secret Garden</em> Revival

Julia Lester, Aaron Lazar, and More Join West Coast Secret Garden Revival

11-Year-Old Sadie Reynolds to Star as Mary Lennox in LA Production of <em>The Secret Garden</em>

11-Year-Old Sadie Reynolds to Star as Mary Lennox in LA Production of The Secret Garden

<em>The Secret Garden</em> Revival to Debut at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles

The Secret Garden Revival to Debut at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles

7 Arts Organizations to Consider This #GivingTuesday

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7 Arts Organizations to Consider This #GivingTuesday

Celebrate International Women's Day With Songs by Broadway's Favorite Female Composers

Celebrate International Women's Day With Songs by Broadway's Favorite Female Composers

<em>FernGully</em> — A Musical Fantasia on Environmentalism in the Era of Climate Change

FernGully — A Musical Fantasia on Environmentalism in the Era of Climate Change

<em>The Color Purple</em> Musical Will Be Adapted for the Big Screen

The Color Purple Musical Will Be Adapted for the Big Screen

<em>The Secret Garden</em>, Antoinette Nwandu, and Doug Wright Earn Samuel French Awards

The Secret Garden, Antoinette Nwandu, and Doug Wright Earn Samuel French Awards

Flashback Friday: Sierra Boggess Had Successful Trial Run With <em>The Secret Garden</em>

Flashback Friday: Sierra Boggess Had Successful Trial Run With The Secret Garden

Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Marsha Norman, and More Set for Women's Day on Broadway

Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Marsha Norman, and More Set for Women's Day on Broadway

<em>The Secret Garden</em> to Return to Broadway

The Secret Garden to Return to Broadway

Flashback Friday: A Behind Hug of a Song From Kelli O'Hara and Steven Pasquale

Flashback Friday: A Behind Hug of a Song From Kelli O'Hara and Steven Pasquale

Jason Robert Brown, Adam Rapp, and More Celebrate at the 2017 NYMF Gala

Jason Robert Brown, Adam Rapp, and More Celebrate at the 2017 NYMF Gala

Jason Robert Brown, Adam Rapp, and More Set for New York Musical Festival Gala

Jason Robert Brown, Adam Rapp, and More Set for New York Musical Festival Gala

See Michael Shannon, Rachel Dratch, and More at <em>The 24 Hour Plays</em>

See Michael Shannon, Rachel Dratch, and More at The 24 Hour Plays

John Mulaney to Host Dramatists Guild Foundation Gala

John Mulaney to Host Dramatists Guild Foundation Gala

Christina Ricci, Kyra Sedgwick, and More Set for <em>The 24 Hour Plays</em>

Christina Ricci, Kyra Sedgwick, and More Set for The 24 Hour Plays

Marsha Norman to Be Honored at This Year's <em>24 Hour Plays on Broadway</em>

Marsha Norman to Be Honored at This Year's 24 Hour Plays on Broadway

Denée Benton, Stephen Schwartz, and More Honored at 2017 Lilly Awards

Denée Benton, Stephen Schwartz, and More Honored at 2017 Lilly Awards

Tony Winner Sarah Jones to Host Eighth Annual Lilly Awards

Tony Winner Sarah Jones to Host Eighth Annual Lilly Awards

Will <em>The Secret Garden</em> Grow Again on Broadway With Original Star Daisy Eagan?

Will The Secret Garden Grow Again on Broadway With Original Star Daisy Eagan?

Playwright Emily Schwend Receives 10th Annual Yale Drama Series Prize for <em>Utility</em>

Playwright Emily Schwend Receives 10th Annual Yale Drama Series Prize for Utility

John Doyle's Award-Winning Revival of <em>The Color Purple</em> to End Broadway Run

John Doyle's Award-Winning Revival of The Color Purple to End Broadway Run

Nathaniel Stampley to Replace Isaiah Johnson in Broadway's <em>The Color Purple</em>

Nathaniel Stampley to Replace Isaiah Johnson in Broadway's The Color Purple

<em>Color Purple</em> Coauthor Allee Willis to Host LaMama Gala

Color Purple Coauthor Allee Willis to Host LaMama Gala

Daisy Eagan to Star in Revamped Production of <em>The Secret Garden</em>

Daisy Eagan to Star in Revamped Production of The Secret Garden

Jennifer Holliday Kicks Off Her Run in <em>The Color Purple</em>

Jennifer Holliday Kicks Off Her Run in The Color Purple

Heather Headley to Take Her Final Bow in <em>The Color Purple</em>

Heather Headley to Take Her Final Bow in The Color Purple

Glenn Close, Phylicia Rashad, Brian Stokes Mitchell to Be Inducted Into Theatre Hall of Fame

Glenn Close, Phylicia Rashad, Brian Stokes Mitchell to Be Inducted Into Theatre Hall of Fame

Ron Bohmer and Kerry O'Malley Set for Old Globe Production of <em>October Sky</em>

Ron Bohmer and Kerry O'Malley Set for Old Globe Production of October Sky

<em>The Color Purple</em> Tony Winner Cynthia Erivo Receives Sardi's Caricature

The Color Purple Tony Winner Cynthia Erivo Receives Sardi's Caricature

Lupita Nyong'o, Danai Gurira, Gloria Steinem, and More at 2016 Lilly Awards

Lupita Nyong'o, Danai Gurira, Gloria Steinem, and More at 2016 Lilly Awards

<em>Aida</em> Tony Winner Heather Headley Takes Her First Bow in Broadway's <em>Color Purple</em>

Aida Tony Winner Heather Headley Takes Her First Bow in Broadway's Color Purple

Old Globe Season to Feature Works By Steve Martin, Marsha Norman, and More

Old Globe Season to Feature Works By Steve Martin, Marsha Norman, and More

Michael Cerveris, Karen Ziemba Celebrate Stephen Sondheim Award Winner John Weidman

Michael Cerveris, Karen Ziemba Celebrate Stephen Sondheim Award Winner John Weidman

Heather Headley to Replace Jennifer Hudson in <em>The Color Purple</em>

Heather Headley to Replace Jennifer Hudson in The Color Purple

From <em>Wicked</em> to <em>The Color Purple</em>, Broadway’s Best Are Often Based on Movies and Books

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From Wicked to The Color Purple, Broadway’s Best Are Often Based on Movies and Books

Marsha Norman's <em>October Sky</em> Musical to Receive West Coast Premiere

Marsha Norman's October Sky Musical to Receive West Coast Premiere

<em>Significant Other</em> and <em>The Bridges of Madison County</em> Join New SpeakEasy Season

Significant Other and The Bridges of Madison County Join New SpeakEasy Season

Marc Kudisch, Robert Creighton, and More Perform Industry Reading of <em>King Kong</em>

Marc Kudisch, Robert Creighton, and More Perform Industry Reading of King Kong

Tony Winner Daisy Eagan Returns to Her Roots in <em>The Secret Garden</em>

Tony Winner Daisy Eagan Returns to Her Roots in The Secret Garden

Jennifer Hudson, Cynthia Erivo, Danielle Brooks Celebrate New <em>Color Purple</em> Cast Album

Jennifer Hudson, Cynthia Erivo, Danielle Brooks Celebrate New Color Purple Cast Album

Flashback Friday: Kelli O'Hara and Steven Pasquale Duet a Valentine-Worthy Show Tune

Flashback Friday: Kelli O'Hara and Steven Pasquale Duet a Valentine-Worthy Show Tune

Broadway's <em>King Charles III</em> Set for Regional Premiere

Broadway's King Charles III Set for Regional Premiere

<em>The Color Purple</em> Changes Broadway Cast Recording Release Date

The Color Purple Changes Broadway Cast Recording Release Date

Original Star Daisy Eagan Joins Sydney Lucas in <em>Secret Garden</em>, Ramin Karimloo Joins Cast

Original Star Daisy Eagan Joins Sydney Lucas in Secret Garden, Ramin Karimloo Joins Cast

Broadway Shockers 2015: <em>Spring Awakening</em>, <em>The Color Purple</em>, <em>Oklahoma!</em> Reinvented

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Broadway Shockers 2015: Spring Awakening, The Color Purple, Oklahoma! Reinvented

Cynthia Erivo, Jennifer Hudson, and <em>Color Purple</em> Stars to Record Cast Album

Cynthia Erivo, Jennifer Hudson, and Color Purple Stars to Record Cast Album

Jennifer Hudson, Cynthia Erivo, and Danielle Brooks Open Broadway's <em>The Color Purple</em>

Jennifer Hudson, Cynthia Erivo, and Danielle Brooks Open Broadway's The Color Purple

<em>The Color Purple</em>

The Color Purple

It's Here! <em>The Color Purple</em> Opens on Broadway

It's Here! The Color Purple Opens on Broadway

Jennifer Hudson, Cynthia Erivo, Danielle Brooks Star in Broadway's <em>The Color Purple</em>

Jennifer Hudson, Cynthia Erivo, Danielle Brooks Star in Broadway's The Color Purple

Fall for These Photos of the New <em>Bridges of Madison County</em> Tour

Fall for These Photos of the New Bridges of Madison County Tour

The Lilly Awards Cabaret: A Powerful Showcase for Women Songwriters

The Lilly Awards Cabaret: A Powerful Showcase for Women Songwriters

Broadway's <em>The Color Purple</em>, Starring Jennifer Hudson, Announces Rush Ticket Policy

Broadway's The Color Purple, Starring Jennifer Hudson, Announces Rush Ticket Policy

Meet the Stars of Broadway's <em>The Bridges of Madison County</em> National Tour

Meet the Stars of Broadway's The Bridges of Madison County National Tour

Max von Essen and More Join Rebecca Luker in <em>Secret Garden</em> Benefit Concerts

Max von Essen and More Join Rebecca Luker in Secret Garden Benefit Concerts

Full Casting Announced for Tour of Jason Robert Brown's <em>The Bridges of Madison County</em>

Full Casting Announced for Tour of Jason Robert Brown's The Bridges of Madison County

Flashback Friday: Rediscover <em>The Secret Garden</em> Before This Winter's Two Concert Productions

Flashback Friday: Rediscover The Secret Garden Before This Winter's Two Concert Productions

Original Cast Member Rebecca Luker to Star in Benefit Concert of <em>The Secret Garden</em>

Original Cast Member Rebecca Luker to Star in Benefit Concert of The Secret Garden

Watch Dance-Theater Created by Carrie Fisher, Marsha Norman, and More From <em>In Your Arms</em>

Watch Dance-Theater Created by Carrie Fisher, Marsha Norman, and More From In Your Arms

First Look at <em>In Your Arms</em> at the Old Globe With George Chakiris and Donna McKechnie

First Look at In Your Arms at the Old Globe With George Chakiris and Donna McKechnie

George Chakiris, Donna McKechnie, and More Set for Christopher Gattelli's <em>In Your Arms</em>

George Chakiris, Donna McKechnie, and More Set for Christopher Gattelli's In Your Arms

Broadway's <em>Color Purple</em> Revival Announces Additional Lead Casting

Broadway's Color Purple Revival Announces Additional Lead Casting

Accabonac House Artists' Retreat Announces Kickoff Event

Accabonac House Artists' Retreat Announces Kickoff Event

Lisa Kron, Stephen Schwartz, and More Join Dramatists Guild Conference

Lisa Kron, Stephen Schwartz, and More Join Dramatists Guild Conference

<em>Orange Is the New Black</em>'s Danielle Brooks to Join Jennifer Hudson in <em>The Color Purple</em>

Orange Is the New Black's Danielle Brooks to Join Jennifer Hudson in The Color Purple

<em>Hand to God</em>'s Geneva Carr Chose the Road Not Taken and Wound Up at the Tony Awards

Hand to God's Geneva Carr Chose the Road Not Taken and Wound Up at the Tony Awards

Sixth Annual Lilly Awards Ceremony Sets Date for Playwrights Horizons

Sixth Annual Lilly Awards Ceremony Sets Date for Playwrights Horizons

Carrie Fisher, Terrence McNally, and More to Take Part in New Christopher Gattelli Musical

Carrie Fisher, Terrence McNally, and More to Take Part in New Christopher Gattelli Musical

British Actress Cynthia Erivo to Lead Cast of Broadway's <em>Color Purple</em> Revival

British Actress Cynthia Erivo to Lead Cast of Broadway's Color Purple Revival

National Tour of Jason Robert Brown's <em>Bridges of Madison County</em> to Launch in Iowa

National Tour of Jason Robert Brown's Bridges of Madison County to Launch in Iowa

Jason Robert Brown's <em>The Bridges of Madison County</em> to Make Los Angeles Premiere

Jason Robert Brown's The Bridges of Madison County to Make Los Angeles Premiere

Tena Štivičić Wins the 2015 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize

Tena Štivičić Wins the 2015 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize

Manhattan Concert Productions Will Present <em>The Secret Garden</em> in 2016

Manhattan Concert Productions Will Present The Secret Garden in 2016

Jennifer Hudson Is Officially Making Her Broadway Debut in <em>The Color Purple</em>

Jennifer Hudson Is Officially Making Her Broadway Debut in The Color Purple

Jennifer Hudson May Make Her Broadway Debut in <em>The Color Purple</em>

Jennifer Hudson May Make Her Broadway Debut in The Color Purple

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From Kristen Bell to Christopher Walken, Today We're Thankful for Leftovers

Australian <em>King Kong</em> Musical to Receive Complete Creative Overhaul

Australian King Kong Musical to Receive Complete Creative Overhaul

<em>The Bridges of Madison County</em>: Coming Soon to a Community Theater Near You

The Bridges of Madison County: Coming Soon to a Community Theater Near You

Yale Drama Series Award Presented to Janine Nabers

Yale Drama Series Award Presented to Janine Nabers

Lincoln Center to Host Eighth Annual Yale Drama Series Prize Award Ceremony

Lincoln Center to Host Eighth Annual Yale Drama Series Prize Award Ceremony

Patina Miller, Stephen Schwartz, and More Celebrate at the Bay Street Theater Summer Gala

Patina Miller, Stephen Schwartz, and More Celebrate at the Bay Street Theater Summer Gala

<em>The Bridges of Madison County</em> Makes Us Swoon With the Ultimate Teaser Trailer

The Bridges of Madison County Makes Us Swoon With the Ultimate Teaser Trailer

<em>The Bridges of Madison County</em>

The Bridges of Madison County

<em>The Bridges of Madison County</em> Opens Tonight on Broadway

The Bridges of Madison County Opens Tonight on Broadway

Kelli O'Hara's Transformation From Out-of-Town Understudy to Broadway Muse

Kelli O'Hara's Transformation From Out-of-Town Understudy to Broadway Muse

In Rehearsal With Kelli O'Hara, Steven Pasquale, and Broadway's <em>The Bridges of Madison County</em>

In Rehearsal With Kelli O'Hara, Steven Pasquale, and Broadway's The Bridges of Madison County

<em>Wicked</em> Star Derek Klena and Caitlin Kinnunen Will Play Kelli O’Hara and Hunter Foster’s Children in <em>The Bridges of Madison County</em>

Wicked Star Derek Klena and Caitlin Kinnunen Will Play Kelli O’Hara and Hunter Foster’s Children in The Bridges of Madison County

Hunter Foster to Join Kelli O’Hara and Steven Pasquale in Broadway’s <em>The Bridges of Madison County</em>

Hunter Foster to Join Kelli O’Hara and Steven Pasquale in Broadway’s The Bridges of Madison County

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The Color Purple

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Jason Robert Brown and Cast Celebrate The Bridges of Madison County World Premiere

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A First Look at The Bridges of Madison County at Williamstown Theatre Festival

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Kelli O’Hara and Steven Pasquale Will Star in Broadway Premiere of The Bridges of Madison County

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