‘Even While Losing,’ Councilman Sees a Way to Win: As Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, a Brooklyn councilman who lost his bid for lieutenant governor by a surprisingly narrow margin, has set his sights on public advocate.
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Look Back at Ben Vereen and John Rubinstein in the Original Pippin on Broadway The show opened October 23, 1972, at the Imperial Theatre.
The Prom Begins Broadway Previews October 23 Casey Nicholaw directs and choreographs the new musical comedy, about a group of Broadway eccentrics who infiltrate a conservative, Midwest town.
Laura Benanti Begins Performances as Eliza Doolittle in Broadway’s My Fair Lady October 23 The Tony winner takes over for Lauren Ambrose in the Tony-nominated Lincoln Center Theatre revival.
Jaclyn Backhaus’ India Pale Ale Opens Off-Broadway The world premiere from Manhattan Theatre Club, directed by Will Davis, opens October 23.
Thom Pain (based on nothing), Starring Michael C. Hall, Begins at Signature Off-Broadway The Will Eno play, directed by Oliver Butler, begins performances October 23.
Andrea McCardle Will Play Miss Hannigan in Annie Broadway’s original Annie returns to the hit musical in New Jersey.
Summer Star Ariana DeBose Will Play Birdland With Addicted to Love A Tony Award nominee for her star turn in Broadway’s new Donna Summer bio-musical, DeBose will perform songs by Jessie J, Katy Perry, Paul McCartney, and more.