Playbill Vault's Today in Theatre History: August 24
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How Hal Prince Created Masterpiece After Masterpiece for Broadway The inspiration behind—and co-director of—Prince of Broadway shares the one thing all of his shows have in common.
How a Low-Budget Theatre Can Still Go High-Tech As local theatres tackle Broadway’s most technically demanding shows, new resources—from keyboard programs to prop exchange to tablet-ready scripts—provide a helping hand.
Harold Prince Musical Celebration, Prince of Broadway, Opens Aug. 24 The musical retrospective of the life and work of visionary director-producer Harold Prince, encapsulating over six decades of Broadway history, makes its long-awaited New York debut.
Spend the Day in the Berkshires at Barrington Stage’s This Erica Dorfler takes us through her whole day in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.
Lizzie, the Lizzie Borden Musical, Will Receive Its Chicago Premiere The all-female piece marks Firebrand Theatre's inaugural production.
MCC Announces PlayLabs Reading Series Lineup The Off-Broadway theatre will present readings of four new works in development this fall.
9 Broadway Facts About Gene Kelly The iconic dancer was born August 23, 1912.
Stage Manager Dan Zittel Dies at 66 Mr. Zittel had worked extensivley Off-Broadway and with national tours.
Take a Look at Signature Theatre’s A Little Night Music Eric Schaeffer directs the Stephen Sondheim–Hugh Wheeler musical that includes Holly Twyford, Bobby Smith, Will Gartshore, and Broadway vet Florence Lacey.
Watch Neil Patrick Harris Explain How to Join Him on the Set of A Series of Unfortunate Events The Tony-winning actor will donate his time to benefit the American Theatre Wing.
Darren Criss, Bellamy Young, and More Tapped for In the Cosmos The one-night-only event in Los Angeles features a cast of stars from the stage and screen.
Disney's Newsies Musical Will Arrive on Netflix in September Two other Disney titles, including the live-action Beauty and the Beast, will also be available on the streaming service.
From Hairspray to Hamilton: Look Through Andrew Rannells’ Broadway Highlights The Tony-nominated actor celebrates his birthday August 23.
Aasif Mandvi Joins Kelli O’Hara and Patrick Wilson for City Center’s Brigadoon Performances will run November 15–19.
