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The Met’s Mounting of Beethoven’s Fidelio Puts a Strong Woman in the Spotlight Star soprano Adrianne Pieczonka reveals her take on the refreshing role. {$excerpt:n} Source: Playbill
Why Casting Sara Bareilles in Waitress Was a No-Brainer As Joe’s Diner prepares for a big staff turnover, Waitress casting director Bernie Telsey talks about finding three new leads—including composer Bareilles—come April. {$excerpt:n} Source: Playbill
What’s Hot in London: March 18–24 The Edinburgh festival announces its international program, and over 40 theatres band together to defend a critic. {$excerpt:n} Source: Playbill
The Compass Welcomes Actor Emma Ramos The Frontieres Sans Frontieres actor is the latest guest on the artists’ podcast hosted by Leah Walsh. {$excerpt:n} Source: Playbill
The Show Must Go On: The Details Behind That First Preview of Groundhog Day How Andy Karl, stage manager David Lober, and the Groundhog Day team came together to put on the first preview that almost wasn't. {$excerpt:n} Source: Playbill
Jitney's Keith Randolph Smith Set for Reading of A Wolf in Snakeskin Shoes: Or, The Gospel of Tartuffe Ian Belknap will direct The Acting Company reading. {$excerpt:n} Source: Playbill
Rebecca Luker Announces Song List for March 30 Perfect Harmony Concert She’s one of the headliners for the program of Broadway duets, trios, and ensembles at NYC’s Symphony Space. {$excerpt:n} Source: Playbill
Go Behind the Scenes With the Cast of Freaky Friday at the Recording Studio Take a sneak peek at Heidi Blickenstaff, Emma Hunton, and Jason Gotay recording the cast album for the new musical. {$excerpt:n} Source: Playbill
Derek Walcott, a Nobel Laureate with an Illustrious Theatre Background, Dies at 87 The poet was the founder of Boston Playwrights’ Theatre and collaborated with Paul Simon on the musical The Capeman. {$excerpt:n} Source: Playbill
Damian Lewis and Sophie Okonedo In Rehearsals for The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia? The London revival of Edward Albee’s The Goat will begin performances March 24 at the Theatre Royal, Haymarket. {$excerpt:n} Source: Playbill
First Look at Max Von Essen and Julie Halston in Murder on the Orient Express Ken Ludwig’s stage adaptation of the Agatha Christie classic began March 15 at the McCarter. {$excerpt:n} Source: Playbill
Groundhog Day Producers Release Statement After First Preview Halted By Tech Malfunctions In the spirit of the show, the musical will get a second chance at its first preview. {$excerpt:n} Source: Playbill
Imelda Staunton Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Will Be Broadcast in Cinemas The acclaimed production will be seen in movie theatres throughout the U.K. and beyond as part of National Theatre Live. {$excerpt:n} Source: Playbill
Mark Ruffalo and the Full Cast of Roundabout Theatre Company’s The Price Visit Facebook Live on Opening Night The Tony-nominated actor and co-stars Danny DeVito, Tony Shalhoub, and Jessica Hecht talked about the latest revival of the lesser-known Arthur Miller…
