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Sep 18, 2024

All-AAPI See What I Wanna See Officially Opens Off-Broadway September 18
Emilio Ramos is directing the Michael John LaChiusa musical, based on short stories by Ryunosuke Akutagawa.

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Sep 18, 2024

Insurrection Drama Fatherland Begins Off-Broadway September 18
Conceived and directed by Stephen Sachs, the work follows an 18 year-old who turned in his father to the FBI via real-life public statements and court transcripts.

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Sep 18, 2024

Rob Madge Stars in U.K. Buyer & Cellar Beginning September 18
Kirk Jameson directs Jonathan Tolins' solo show set in Barbra Streisand's Malibu basement.

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Sep 18, 2024

Safety Not Guaranteed Begins at BAM September 18
Nkeki Obi-Melekwe and Taylor Trensch co-star in the new musical.

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Sep 17, 2024

Douglas Lyons Announces 'Deep Breath' Trilogy of Plays Dedicated to Black Women
The plays include Chicken & Biscuits, Table 17, and the upcoming Don't Touch My Hair.

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Sep 17, 2024

McNeal—and Robert Downey Jr.'s 'Metahuman Digital Likeness'—Want to Talk About A.I.
Lincoln Center Theater's new Broadway play from playwright Ayah Akhtar isn't afraid to have a nuanced conversation about this controversial new technology.

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Sep 17, 2024

Broadway Grosses Analysis: Robert Downey Jr.-Led McNeal Brings in Almost $1 Million in a 5-Performance Week
The Oppenheimer film star and Academy Award winner is leading the new Ayad Akhtar play at Lincoln Center Theater.

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Sep 17, 2024

Photos: Joshua Malina and More Rehearse the U.K. Premiere of What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank
The Nathan Englander play comes to London's Marylebone Theatre next month.

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Sep 17, 2024

Juan Pablo Di Pace Will Offer 2 Concerts at 54 Below
The Chicago star will offer a mix of theatre classics and original tunes.

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Sep 17, 2024

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Blood of the Lamb at 59E59
The abortion rights thriller from Arlene Hutton is making its Off-Broadway debut following earlier runs at Edinburgh and Adelaide Fringe.

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Sep 17, 2024

London's Les Misérables to Feature 4 New Leads
The international hit musical continues at the Sondheim Theatre.

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Sep 17, 2024

Cheeyang Ng and Eric Sorrels' Maya Will Get 1-Night-Only NYC Concert
Prospect Musicals and National Asian Artists Project are collaborating on the performance.

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Sep 17, 2024

Watch: Adam Lambert and Auli'i Cravalho Say 'Willkommen' to Cabaret on Broadway
The new stars joined the Tony-nominated revival at the Kit Kat Club in the August Wilson Theatre September 16.

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Sep 17, 2024

Emily Shooltz Named New Artistic Director of Off-Broadway's Signature Theatre
Shooltz spent 14 years working at Ars Nova.


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Sep 17, 2024

Grammy Winner Allison Russell to Make Broadway Debut in Hadestown
The Tony-winning musical continues at the Walter Kerr Theatre.

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Sep 17, 2024

Video: Joy Woods and Ryan Vasquez Perform 'Losing My Mind' at the Miscast 2024 Gala
The Notebook co-stars joined forces for a new arrangement of Stephen Sondheim's Follies classic.

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Sep 17, 2024

Amber Iman, Jennifer Damiano, Brenda Braxton to Lead Industry Presentation of New Musical BeAPart
The Boys' Christopher Lennertz, Amena Brown, and Francisca Da Silveira have penned the new work.

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Sep 17, 2024

New Translations of Coriolanus, Midsummer Night's Dream, More in Fall 2024 Play On Shakespeare Season
The company is partnering with theatres in Oregon, Ohio, and the U.K. for upcoming productions.

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Sep 17, 2024

Photos: Go Inside Opening of ¡VIVA! BROADWAY Exhibit at Museum of Broadway
The new exhibit, which runs throughout Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrates Latiné and Hispanic heritage on Broadway.


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Sep 17, 2024

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Forbidden Broadway: Merrily We Stole a Song Off-Broadway
The newest edition of the long-running Gerard Alessandrini revue plays Theater 555.

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Sep 17, 2024

Academy Award Winner Brie Larson Will Star in West End Elektra
Tony nominee Daniel Fish will direct the new revival of the Sophocles tragedy.

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Sep 17, 2024

Video: Watch Alyssa Milano's 1st Broadway Curtain Call in Chicago
The Tony-winning production continues its record-breaking run at the Ambassador Theatre.

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Sep 17, 2024

What's Currently Playing on Broadway
The theatregoers' resource for reviews, discount tickets, and all the need-to-know information about the shows on Broadway right now.

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Sep 17, 2024

Safety Not Guaranteed Begins at BAM September 17
Nkeki Obi-Melekwe and Taylor Trensch co-star in the new musical.

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Sep 17, 2024

Grover's Corners Returns to Broadway as Our Town Begins Previews September 17
Kenny Leon is directing the starry revival of the Pulitzer-winning Thornton Wilder play.

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Sep 17, 2024

Joel Waggoner Joins Cast of Off-Broadway's Titanìque September 17
The hit send-up of the blockbuster film Titanic also welcomes Barnaby Reiter to the Daryl Roth Theatre.

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Sep 16, 2024

Get a 1st Look at Jeanine Tesori's Grounded at Met Opera
The opera by Tesori and George Brant opens the Met's 2024-25 season September 23.

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Sep 16, 2024

Broadway's Suffs Launches New Ticket Initiatives Aimed at Young Theatregoers
The historical musical hopes it will mobilize young voters ahead of this year's presidential election.

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Sep 16, 2024

Check Out Photos of Drew Gehling in Broadway's & Juliet
The hit jukebox musical continues at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre.

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Sep 16, 2024

Jenn Colella and Michael James Scott to Host CSC Gala Honoring Nikki M. James, Frank DiLella
The evening will also feature Laura Benanti, Andrew Rannells, Shaina Taub, and more.


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Sep 16, 2024

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Adam Lambert and Auli'i Cravalho in Cabaret
The immersive revival of the Kander and Ebb musical continues its run at the Kit Kat Club in the August Wilson Theatre.

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Sep 16, 2024

Gabriel Kahane's Magnificent Bird/Book of Travelers Extends at Playwrights Horizons
The pair of live "concept albums" starts performances at Playwrights Horizons September 24.

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Sep 16, 2024

Anna Zavelson and Benji Santiago Will Make Their Broadway Debuts in The Notebook
The pair will be the Tony-nominated musical's new Younger Allie and Noah beginning next month.

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Sep 16, 2024

Video: How Alyssa Milano's Daughter Inspired Her to Audition for Chicago
Plus, doing Fosse is reminding the Charmed star of that time she danced in Annie.

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Sep 16, 2024

Schedule of Upcoming and Announced Broadway Shows
See what's coming soon, what's premiering out of town, and what's in development.

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Sep 16, 2024

Broadway Real Estate: Current and Future Theatre Bookings
Keep track of the shows booked into each Broadway theatre.

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Sep 16, 2024

New Vampire Musical Bran Castle Holding NYC Industry Presentations
JoAnn M. Hunter is directing the new work written by Donald Nolan.

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Sep 16, 2024

Schedule of Upcoming Off-Broadway Shows
Due to the expansive nature of Off-Broadway, this list is not comprehensive.

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Sep 16, 2024

Brittney Mack Will Star in D.C. Premiere of New York-Bound Spells of the Sea
The family-friendly production will play the Kennedy Center before arriving Off-Broadway.

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Sep 16, 2024

Updates on Current and Upcoming National Tours
A look at the touring musicals and plays that may soon be coming to a city near you.

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Sep 16, 2024

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande Won't Be Competing Against Each Other for Wicked Oscars
Universal has reportedly avoided a repeat of the musical's original Tony Awards strategy by putting its leading ladies in separate categories.

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Sep 16, 2024

Amy Forsyth and Rebecca Naomi Jones to Join Cast of Broadway's Stereophonic; Production Extends
Juliana Canfield, Tom Pecinka, and Sarah Pidgeon will depart the production.

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Sep 16, 2024

See Who's Starring in Canadian Production of Titanìque Musical
The irreverent send-up of the blockbuster film Titanic continues Off-Broadway at the Daryl Roth Theatre.

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Sep 16, 2024

Cast Complete for North American Tour of Broadway's Shucked Musical
The tour of the Tony-nominated "corny" musical comedy will launch in October in Rhode Island.

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Sep 16, 2024

Schedule of Upcoming London Shows
What's announced and what's in previews in the West End.

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Sep 16, 2024

Off-Broadway Rush and Inexpensive Ticket Policies
To make tickets more affordable, many Off-Broadway shows have implemented rush, lottery, and inexpensive ticket policies.

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Sep 16, 2024

Broadway Rush, Lottery, and Standing Room Only Policies
Playbill's complete round-up of the latest Broadway rush, lottery, standing-room-only (SRO), and student ticket policies.

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Sep 16, 2024

New Musical Based on Marvin Hamlisch's Childhood Holding NYC Reading
Marvin Makes Music, based on the A Chorus Line songwriter's children's book, is written by Caitlin Collins and Matthew Lowy.

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Sep 16, 2024

J. Harrison Ghee, Shoshana Bean Join Lineup for Jason Robert Brown Carnegie Hall Concert
The evening, also featuring Heather Headley and Ben Platt, will mark the 30th year of Brown's career.

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Sep 16, 2024

Buena Vista Social Club Sets 2025 Broadway Bow
Tony nominee Saheem Ali is directing the new musical after staging its Atlantic Theater Company world premiere last year.

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Sep 16, 2024

Ballet From Around The World: What's Happening in Classic Arts This Week
Stay up to date with the best of dance, opera, concert music, and more in NYC.

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Sep 16, 2024

Adam Lambert, Auli'i Cravalho, and Calvin Leon Smith Join Broadway's Cabaret September 16
The immersive revival of the Kander and Ebb musical continues its run at the Kit Kat Club in the August Wilson Theatre.

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Sep 16, 2024

Alyssa Milano Makes Broadway Debut in Chicago Beginning September 16
The Tony-winning production continues its record-breaking run at the Ambassador Theatre.

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Sep 16, 2024

The Witness Room Makes Off-Broadway Premiere at AMT Theatre September 16
Set in a Manhattan criminal court witness room, Pedro Antonio Garcia's play revolves around four New York City police officers and a calculating district attorney.

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Sep 15, 2024

Weekly Schedule of Current Broadway Shows
A rundown of current Broadway shows and their planned show times, as well as cancellations due to COVID.

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Sep 15, 2024

Mia Farrow Out of The Roommate on Broadway, Marsha Mason Steps In
Mason, one of the production's associate directors, stepped into Farrow's role September 15 while the star recovers from COVID-19.

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Sep 15, 2024

LaChanze Brings 1-Night-Only NYC Concert to 54 Below September 15
The evening with the Tony-winning actor and producer benefits the non-profit cabaret space.

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Sep 14, 2024

London Kiss Me, Kate, Starring Stephanie J. Block, Completes Run September 14
The production was recently filmed for an upcoming international release.

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Sep 14, 2024

Goodbye, Dolly!: Imelda Staunton-Led Revival Closes September 14 at the London Palladium
Dominic Cooke directed the Jerry Herman musical.


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Sep 14, 2024

Marla Mindelle Launches The Big Gay Jamboree Off-Broadway September 14
The Titanìque co-creator and star is trapped in a Golden Age musical in the new show.

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Sep 14, 2024

Abortion Rights Thriller Blood of the Lamb Begins New York Premiere at 59E59 September 14
Kelly McAndrew stars in the Arlene Hutton-penned work, which played previous runs at Edinburgh and Adelaide Fringe.

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Sep 14, 2024

Cabaret Says Auf Wiedersehen, À Bientôt to Eddie Redmayne, Gayle Rankin, and Ato Blankson-Wood September 14
Adam Lambert, Auli'i Cravalho, and Calvin Leon Smith will become the immersive revival's new stars beginning September 16.

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Sep 13, 2024

Reviews: Here's What Critics Are Saying About Off-Broadway's Counting and Cracking
The Public Theater and NYU Skirball are presenting the Belvoir St Theatre production.

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Sep 13, 2024

Diane Vadnal Joins The Press Room as Director of Operations
Vadnal comes to the theatre and entertainment press company after working in Broadway social media strategy.

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Sep 13, 2024

See Water for Elephants' Silks Act From Onstage and Backstage
See the technical skills that go into making the Tony-nominated musical's "Easy" look easy.

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Sep 13, 2024

Andrew Barth Feldman, Joy Woods, Kara Young, More Will Be Part of Flea Market's Autograph Table & Photo Booth
The Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction, produced by and benefiting Broadway Cares, will be held September 22.


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Sep 13, 2024

Broadway Swing Joanna Carpenter Wants to Make One of Theatre's Hardest Jobs a Little Bit Easier
The actor has joined forces with The Harriet Tubman Effect to found a new mentorship program called SwingNation.

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Sep 13, 2024

On the Red Carpet: The Roommate Is Giving Older Women a Rare Lead Spotlight
Plus, Kathryn Hahn and Patti LuPone had an Agatha All Along reunion on the red carpet.

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Sep 13, 2024

Video: Watch Highlights From Broadway's The Hills of California
Sam Mendes directs the new play from The Ferryman playwright Jez Butterworth.

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Sep 13, 2024

Alan Cumming Named Artistic Director of Scotland's Pitlochry Festival Theatre
The Tony winner will begin leading the company in 2025, with his first programmed season to premiere in 2026.

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Sep 13, 2024

Lea Salonga Is Now a Madame Tussauds Wax Figure
The Tony-winning Broadway star is now available for selfies at Madame Tussauds Singapore.

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Sep 13, 2024

New Ren Faire-Themed Musical From the Writers of Legally Blonde Sets World Premiere at The Old Globe
Huzzah! from Nell Benjamin and Laurence O'Keefe is one of five world premieres in the San Diego company's newly revealed 2025 season.

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Sep 13, 2024

Video: Yellow Face on Broadway Is Filled With Easter Eggs for 'Theatre Nerds'
The show is a satiric retelling of some real-life Broadway history.

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Sep 13, 2024

Shanghai Dolls Will Make World Premiere at London's Kiln Theatre in 2025
Katie Posner will direct Amy Ng's new play.


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Sep 13, 2024

Beetlejuice's National Tour Is Getting a New Lydia Deetz: Madison Mosley
The North American tour of the musical continues, with dates currently set through July 2025.

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Sep 13, 2024

Darren Criss Says Maybe Happy Ending Is a ‘Phantom-Level' Spectacle
The Golden Globe winner plays a robot alongside newcomer Helen J Shen in the new sci-fi musical.

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Sep 13, 2024

As a Kid, Michael Herwitz Used to Knit Backstage With Kelli O'Hara. Now He's Directing JOB
Herwitz is making his Broadway directorial debut with the two-person psychological thriller at the Hayes.


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Sep 13, 2024

Reviews: What Are Critics Saying About Why Am I So Single?, From Six Creators Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss?
The new musical follows two perpetually single friends in the age of Tinder...and Bumble and Grindr and Hinge.

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Sep 13, 2024

Lucie Jones, Oliver Tompsett, Moya Angela, More Will Star in London Ghost in Concert
Paul Warwick Griffin will direct the evening at the Adelphi Theatre.


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Sep 13, 2024

Jennifer Holliday, J'Nai Bridges, and Rema Webb Will Perform at Houses on the Moon Theater Company's 2024 Gala
The event will honor Reggie Van Lee, Modesto "Flako" Jimenez, and Sarita Covington.

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Sep 13, 2024

Brenda Braxton and Santino Fontana to Perform at Gingold Theatrical Group Gala
The event will honor Tony-winning songwriting team Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty.

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Sep 13, 2024

David Henry Hwang's Yellow Face Begins Broadway Previews September 13
The Roundabout production is the long awaited Broadway premiere of Hwang's semi-autobiographical play.

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Sep 13, 2024

Caitlin Houlahan, Chris McCarrell, Karen Ziemba Lead Prelude to a Kiss Musical, Opening September 13
The new musical plays Milwaukee Repertory Theater following its April world premiere at South Coast Repertory.

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Sep 13, 2024

Lorna Courtney, Damon Daunno, Taylor Iman Jones Star in World Premiere of Empire Records Musical, Opening September 13
Trip Cullman directs the new musical, penned by Zoe Sarnak and Carol Heikkinen, at New Jersey's McCarter.


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Sep 13, 2024

U.K. Premiere of The Story of My Life Opens September 13
Robert McWhir directs the two-person work, which co-stars Markus Sodergren and Tim Edwards.

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Sep 13, 2024

West End Revival of Waiting for Godot, Starring Lucian Msamati and Ben Whishaw, Begins September 13
The limited engagement plays the Theatre Royal Haymarket under the direction of James Macdonald.

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Sep 13, 2024

Zizi Strallen and Renée Lamb Star in Cake: The Marie Antoinette Playlist at London's Other Palace Beginning September 13
Bronagh Lagan directs, based on the original staging by Drew McOnie.


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Sep 12, 2024

Reviews: What Do Critics Think of The Roommate on Broadway Starring Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone?
The new comedy from Jen Silverman officially opened September 12 at the Booth Theatre.

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Sep 12, 2024

Reviews: What Do Critics Think of The Roommate on Broadway, Starring Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone?
The new comedy from Jen Silverman officially opened September 12 at the Booth Theatre.

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Sep 12, 2024

Broadway Stranger Things Tickets Will Come With a Free Month of Netflix in Limited Offer
The stage play based on the Netflix series comes to the Marquis Theatre in spring 2025.

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Sep 12, 2024

Sheryl Kaller Will Direct Zona Gale's Miss Lulu Bett for Classic Stage
The reading is one of four upcoming evenings in the Off-Broadway company's Rediscovery Readings series.

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Sep 12, 2024

Pan Asian Repertory Will Host Reading of Velina Hasu Houston's Calligraphy
The event launches the company's Fall 2024 Reading Series and its 48th season.

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Sep 12, 2024

James Ijames' Good Bones Extends New York Premiere
The new work from the Pulitzer-winning Fat Ham playwright starts at the Off-Broadway company September 19.

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Sep 12, 2024

See Who's Joining Jason Alexander in L.A. Fiddler on the Roof
Lonny Price is directing the new revival of the Joseph Stein-Jerry Bock-Sheldon Harnick musical.

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Sep 12, 2024

See Who's Joining Marisa Tomei in Jessica Goldberg's Babe Off-Broadway
Scott Elliott will direct The New Group production.

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Sep 12, 2024

Boston Pops' The Eyes of the World: From D-Day to VE Day Will Air on PBS
The broadcast includes performances from Broadway favorites Daniel Yearwood, Kate Rockwell, and more.

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Sep 12, 2024

The Roommate, Starring Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone, Opens September 12; See Newly Released Production Shots
Jack O'Brien is directing the new comedy from Jen Silverman.

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Sep 12, 2024

Get a 1st Look at Safety Not Guaranteed at BAM With New Trailer
Nkeki Obi-Melekwe and Taylor Trensch co-star in the new musical.

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Sep 12, 2024

Motell Foster Will Join Emmy Rossum and Zoë Winters Off-Broadway in Walden
Whitney White will direct Amy Berryman's play for Second Stage.

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Sep 12, 2024

Joshua Henry, Busta Rhymes, Timothy Hughes, More Join Warriors Concept Album Cast
Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis have turned the cult favorite 1979 film into a musical.

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