Playbill Vault’s Today in Theatre History: December 1
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See Todrick Hall Return to Broadway in Chicago A look at the November 30 curtain call as the star steps into the role of Billy Flynn.
Broadway Casting Director Fired From Telsey + Co. Following Sexual Misconduct Allegations The theatre, film, and television casting company terminated the Emmy-nominated Grease Live! casting director following reports of sexual misconduct.
Read Reviews for The Parisian Woman, Starring Uma Thurman in Her Broadway Debut The play by House of Cards creator Beau Willimon officially opened November 30.
Tony Winner Deanna Dunagan, Rob Riley, and More Tapped for the Goodman’s Blind Date The Cold War play by Rogelio Martinez is set to receive its world premiere in Chicago this winter.
Exclusive: Hear Patti LuPone Preview New Song ‘No Matter What’ From Disney Junior’s Vampirina The animated series based on the children’s book Vampirina Ballerina features songs by musical theatre songwriters Kooman and Dimond.
Audra McDonald and Kelli O’Hara Will Perform at Barbara Cook Memorial Norm Lewis, Renée Fleming, Frank Langella, and more will also be part of A Tribute to Barbara Cook.
Watch Frank Sinatra High School Students’ Emotional Response Upon Meeting Miss Saigon Star Eva Noblezada Students from the Queens high school were treated to a performance of the Tony-nominated revival at the Broadway Theatre.
Exclusive: James Monroe Iglehart and Alex Brightman Will Topline 54/54/54 Concert On May 4, 54 stars will have 54 seconds to sing a tune at 54 Below.
2017 Gypsy of the Year Competition Announces Stars and Shows The 29th annual fundraiser for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS will be held at the New Amsterdam Theatre.
Hamilton’s Emmy Raver-Lampman Tapped for Netflix Series The Umbrella Academy The new live-action series is based on the graphic novel by Gerard Way with illustrations by Gabriel Bá.
David Alan Grier and Ken Jeong Join A Christmas Story Live! on Fox The vocal group PRETTYMUCH will also be part of the broadcast of the Tony-nominated Pasek and Paul musical.
Douglas Hodge, Marin Mazzie, and More To Star in Fire and Air Off-Broadway John Doyle will direct the new play by Terrence McNally at Classic Stage Company this winter.
Ricky Ian Gordon’s House Without a Christmas Tree Gets World Premiere November 30 Houston Grand Opera commissioned this tale of a girl who heals her family’s broken heart.
Israel Horovitz Resigns from Gloucester Stage Company Following Sexual Assault Allegations The theatre has cut ties with the founding artistic director and playwright after a number of serious allegations dating back to 1986.