Playbill Vault’s Today in Theatre History: January 25
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Temptations Musical Ain’t Too Proud Sets Los Angeles and Toronto Engagements As previously announced, the musical will first play Washington, D.C. following its 2017 world premiere at Berkeley Repertory Theatre.
A First Look at Chris Evans and Michael Cera in Lobby Hero on Broadway The Kenneth Lonergan play will be the first production of Second Stage’s inaugural Broadway season.
Actors’ Equity Names Bill Rauch Recipient of Ivy Bethune Award for Diversity and Inclusion The artistic director of Oregon Shakespeare Festival has been recognized for his hiring, casting, and producing practices.
Schedule of Upcoming and Announced Broadway Shows See what’s in previews, what’s premiering out of town, and what’s in development.
Tootsie Musical, Starring Santino Fontana, Will Play Chicago Before 2019 Broadway Premiere The musical adaptation of the 1982 film will feature a score by The Band’s Visit composer David Yazbek.
Highlights From This Year’s Junior Theater Festival Playbill headed to the world’s largest event of its kind for another year of fun, entertainment, and community.
Andy Karl, Raúl Castillo, Melissa Gilbert Set for Chasing the River Benefit Reading Karen Carpenter will direct the evening benefiting the Joyful Heart Foundation.
The Homecoming Queen Extends Off-Broadway Ngozi Anyanwu’s acclaimed new drama will play an additional week at Atlantic Theater Company’s Stage 2.
Passion and Finian’s Rainbow Stars Melissa Errico and Ryan Silverman Will Reunite This Summer The duo will join forces for a Broadway Romance at Feinstein’s/54 Below.
See Peter Jöback, Ali Ewoldt, and Rodney Ingram Light the Empire State Building For Phantom’s 30th Anniversary The current leading trio took part in the ceremonial lighting January 24.
Miss You Like Hell Musical Finds Its Complete Off-Broadway Cast See who’s joining Daphne Rubin-Vega in Quiara Alegría Hudes and Erin McKeown’s new musical at the Public Theater.
Riverdale Will Get a Carrie: The Musical-Themed Episode The infamous cult favorite will get a new life on the small screen.
Get a First Look at Michael Urie in Hamlet The Michael Kahn-helmed production from Shakespeare Theatre Company is playing in the Sidney Harman Hall through March 4.
Flip Through the Original Phantom of the Opera Playbill From Opening Night on Broadway The show opened January 26, 1988 at the Majestic Theatre.
