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First Look at Raúl Esparza, Ramin Karimloo, Ruthie Ann Miles, and Karen Olivo in Chess at the Kennedy Center Michael Mayer directs the semi-staged concert presentation of the operatic pop-rock musical that features a revised book by Danny Strong.

Gracie Gardner’s Fierce Fencing Drama Athena Begins at JACK The coming-of-age story from the Relentless Award-winning playwright begins its limited engagement in Brooklyn.

Jeff Daniels to Reunite with Aaron Sorkin for Broadway’s To Kill a Mockingbird, With Celia-Keenan-Bolger, Gideon Glick, and More The Scott Rudin and Lincoln Center Theater production will begin performances in November.

Harvey Fierstein, Marissa Jaret Winokur, Andrew Rannells Set for Concert Celebrating 16 Years of Hairspray Julie Halston will host the annual charity concert Broadway Belts for PFF! March 12.

Heath Saunders, Ryan Shaw, and Jo Lampert to Rock Jesus Christ Superstar for Lyric Opera of Chicago The Olivier-winning Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre production of the Andrew Lloyd Webber-Tim Rice musical makes its U.S. debut in April.

Tony Winner Lena Hall Delivers Emotional Version of Peter Gabriel’s ’Lay Your Hands on Me’ The video continues Hall’s Obsessed series, spotlighting the actor’s favorite artists and bands.

Tony Yazbeck and More to Star in John Kander and Susan Stroman’s The Beast in the Jungle The musical adaptation of Henry James’ short story, with a book by David Thompson, will begin previews Off-Broadway in May.

Ellen DeGeneres Helps Orlando High School Students Get to Carnegie Hall The band and choir students of Jones High School were selected to perform at the landmark venue, and DeGeneres and Walmart decided to help them get there.

First Look at Uncle Vanya at San Diego’s Old Globe The world premiere translation of Chekhov’s play began performances February 10.

Tony Winner Christine Ebersole Sets Spring Return to Feinstein’s/54 Below The Grey Gardens star will perform an updated version of her acclaimed cabaret show After the Ball.

MCC Severs Ties With Playwright-in-Residence Neil LaBute The Off-Broadway company has also canceled its upcoming production of Reasons to be Pretty Happy.

Playbill Mixtape: Anastasia’s Derek Klena and John Bolton Share Their Pre-Show Playlist Klena and Bolton play onstage pals Dmitry and Vlad, but they are also real-life buddies who share a pre-show ritual.

5 Actors Choose the Top Songs by Black Female Artists That Inspire Their Performance The cast of New York’s longest running African-American musical reveals why songs by Whitney Houston, Mary J. Blige, and more propel them in SISTAS: The Musical.

Playbill Vault’s Today in Theatre History: February 15