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Kevin McHale, Justin Cooley, Philippe Arroyo & Leana Rae Concepcion to star in the revival of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

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Philippe Arroyo (& Juliet) will star as Chip Tolentino, Leana Rae Concepcion (Merrily We Roll Along) as Marcy Park, Grammy & Tony Award Nominee Justin Cooley (Kimberly Akimbo) as Leaf Coneybear, and Grammy Nominee & SAG Award winner Kevin McHale (“Glee”), in his New York stage debut as William Barfée. Additional casting for the 20th Anniversary production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee will be announced shortly. Featuring a Tony Award-winning book by Rachel Sheinkin (Striking 12, Sleeping Beauty Wakes) and a vibrant score by Tony Award winner William Finn (Falsettos, A New Brain), this new production of the musical is directed & choreographed by Danny Mefford (Kimberly Akimbo, Dear Evan Hansen). Previews begin … Continue reading Kevin McHale, Justin Cooley, Philippe Arroyo & Leana Rae Concepcion to star in the revival of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

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Graham Phillips to join Elizabeth Gillies in Little Shop Of Horror on Broadway

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Filmmaker and star of stage and screen Graham Phillips will join the cast as Seymour, reuniting with former 13: The Musical co-star Elizabeth Gillies (“Victorious”, “Dynasty”), who extends her sold out run as Audrey. They begin performances together on Tuesday, … Continue reading Graham Phillips to join Elizabeth Gillies in Little Shop Of Horror on Broadway

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The Trojans to premiere at the Cell Theatre in March 2025

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Two-time Drama Desk Award-nominated Loading Dock Theatre and Nancy Manocherian’s the cell theatre will present the World Premiere of The Trojans, an 80s synthwave musical adaptation of The Iliad, with Book & Original Music by Leegrid Stevens (War Dreamer and Spaceman at wild project), directed by Eric Paul Vitale (The Sycamore Street Kite Flying Club at Lincoln Center) at the cell theatre, from March 19 to April 19. The Trojans is an original synthwave musical in which warehouse workers re-enact the legendary tales of their home town’s high school glory days, loosely following the mythic heroes and demi-gods of The Iliad. The Trojans uses cassette tape loops and vintage analog synths to create a weathered soundtrack of neon-drenched … Continue reading The Trojans to premiere at the Cell Theatre in March 2025

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Winners announced for the 2024 OUTER CRITICS CIRCLE AWARDS

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The Outer Critics Circle (OCC), the official organization of writers on New York theatre for out-of-town newspapers and national publications, today announced the winners of the 2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards, honoring the 2023-2024 Broadway and Off-Broadway season. The awards ceremony for the winners … Continue reading Winners announced for the 2024 OUTER CRITICS CIRCLE AWARDS

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Drag Race star WILLAM and Comedian DREW DROEGE Join Hit Musical TITANIQUE

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Willam (RuPaul’s Drag Race, A Star is Born) and Drew Droege (Bright Colors and Bold Patterns, “Search Party”) will join the off-Broadway company of the 2023 Lortel Award-winning Best Musical Titanique. Drew Droege will take over the role of “Ruth” beginning Thursday, August 31, and Willam will play “Victor Garber” beginning Tuesday, September 5. Now in its second smash year, Titanique – the irresistibly funny and irreverent send-up of the blockbuster film Titanic, driven by the songs of pop icon Céline Dion – continues its award-winning run at the Daryl Roth Theatre (101 East 15th Street, NYC), extended through January … Continue reading Drag Race star WILLAM and Comedian DREW DROEGE Join Hit Musical TITANIQUE

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Theatre Calgary to stage the international premiere of BEACHES THE MUSICAL

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Theatre Calgary’s Artistic Director Stafford Arima (Allegiance, Broadway; Carrie, Off-Broadway revival; Ragtime – West End premiere; Altar Boyz, Off-Broadway), along with Jennifer Maloney-Prezioso (Tony & Emmy Award winner: Spring Awakening, Legally Blonde, Rock of Ages, Broadway), Douglas McJannet for Arden Entertainment, JAS Theatricals and Alison Spiriti for Right Angle Entertainment announced the international premiere of Beaches the Musical as the final show of Theatre Calgary’s upcoming 2023-24 season. Producers also proudly announce that Grammy Award winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Mike Stoller has joined the musical’s creative team as composer. “I was delighted to get a phone … Continue reading Theatre Calgary to stage the international premiere of BEACHES THE MUSICAL

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Lizard Boy to record live Cast Album

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Prospect Theater Company & Lizard Boy Entertainment are pleased to announce that the critically-acclaimed production of Lizard Boy, currently playing Off-Broadway at Theatre Row, will record a Live Cast Album, with a release date to be announced later this year. The live recording will take place at performances held on Wednesday June 21, Friday June 23 and Wednesday June 28th. The public is invited to join the audience for the recording by purchasing tickets at www.ProspectTheater.org/lizardboy. The show is written by triple threat composer Justin Huertas whose “intuitive lyrics” and “lovely melodies” have been praised by The New York Times. The Wrap applauds Huertas as a “great new songwriter” who has created … Continue reading Lizard Boy to record live Cast Album

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Alison Fraser to reprise her role in Cat On A Hot Tin Roof Off-Broadway

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Ruth Stage announced today that two-time Tony Award nominee Alison Fraser (The Secret Garden) will reprise her role as ‘Big Mama’, as well as announcing the complete casting for their provocative and controversial modern staging of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. Ruth Stage’s Cat on a Hot Tin Roof returns to the Theatre at St. Clement’s (423 W 46th Street) after a hit off-Broadway premiere run last summer. The original 35 performance run was the first time in history that the Tennessee Williams estate had granted permission for the show to be staged off-Broadway. “Alison Fraser redefined the role of the pained ‘Big Mama’ and delivered a knockout … Continue reading Alison Fraser to reprise her role in Cat On A Hot Tin Roof Off-Broadway

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I’M GONNA MARRY YOU TOBEY MAGUIRE to play the Cell theatre this july

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Jacob Stuckelman of Watermark Productions announced today that the World Premiere production of the new play I’M GONNA MARRY YOU TOBEY MAGUIRE, written by Samantha Hurley and directed by Tyler Struble, will play Nancy Manocherian’s the cell theatre (338 West 23rd Street) this July. “If Shakespeare or … Continue reading I’M GONNA MARRY YOU TOBEY MAGUIRE to play the Cell theatre this july