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St. Louis Shakespeare Festival’s KING LEAR Star André De Shields, Director Carl Cofield and Sound Designer David R. Molina Win 2022 St. Louis Theater Circle Awards

St. Louis Shakespeare Festival’s production of King Lear starring Tony, Emmy and Grammy Award winner André De Shields (Hadestown, The Wiz, Ain’t Misbehavin’, Play On!, The Full Monty) and helmed by Carl Cofield, won 3 St. Louis Theater Circle Awards last night including Outstanding Leading Performer in a Drama for De Shields, Outstanding Director of a Drama for Cofield; and Outstanding Sound Design in a Play for … Continue reading St. Louis Shakespeare Festival’s KING LEAR Star André De Shields, Director Carl Cofield and Sound Designer David R. Molina Win 2022 St. Louis Theater Circle Awards

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Jaquel Spivey, Antwayn Hopper, L Morgan Lee, John-Michael Lyles, James Jackson, Jr., John-Andrew Morrison, and Jason Veasey Set for Broadway Premiere of Michael R. Jackson’s A STRANGE LOOP

The Broadway premiere of A Strange Loop, Michael R. Jackson’s Pulitzer-Prize winning musical, directed by Stephen Brackett, choreographed by Raja Feather Kelly, and produced by Barbara Whitman along with Page 73 Productions, Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company and Playwrights Horizons, kicks off previews at Broadway’s Lyceum Theatre (149 W 45th St) on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. Opening night is set for Tuesday, April 26, 2022. The … Continue reading Jaquel Spivey, Antwayn Hopper, L Morgan Lee, John-Michael Lyles, James Jackson, Jr., John-Andrew Morrison, and Jason Veasey Set for Broadway Premiere of Michael R. Jackson’s A STRANGE LOOP

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James Vincent Meredith, Priscilla Lopez, Eunice Bae, Roslyn Ruff, William DeMeritt, Julyana Soelistyo, Paige Gilbert, Tyrone Mitchell Henderson and More Set for Lincoln Center Theater’s THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH

Lincoln Center Theater is presenting Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize-winning classic The Skin of Our Teeth. The production, which coincides with the 125th Anniversary of Wilder’s birth, is directed by LCT Resident Director Lileana Blain-Cruz, making her Broadway debut, and begins previews Friday, April 1 prior to opening on Monday, April 25 at the Vivian Beaumont Theater (150 West 65 Street). The Skin of Our Teeth‘s … Continue reading James Vincent Meredith, Priscilla Lopez, Eunice Bae, Roslyn Ruff, William DeMeritt, Julyana Soelistyo, Paige Gilbert, Tyrone Mitchell Henderson and More Set for Lincoln Center Theater’s THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH

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St. Louis Shakespeare Festival’s KING LEAR Stars André De Shields and Allen Gilmore Nominated for St. Louis Theater Circle Awards; 9 Nods include Outstanding Production, Director, Ensemble, Lighting Design, Sound Design, Costume Design, and Set Design

St. Louis Shakespeare Festival’s production of King Lear starring Tony, Emmy and Grammy Award winner André De Shields (Hadestown, The Wiz, Ain’t Misbehavin’, Play On!, The Full Monty) and helmed by Carl Cofield, has garnered 9 St. Louis Theater Circle Award nominations. The categories include Outstanding Leading Performer in a Drama — Male or Non-Binary Role for André De Shields, Outstanding Supporting Performer in a Drama — Male … Continue reading St. Louis Shakespeare Festival’s KING LEAR Stars André De Shields and Allen Gilmore Nominated for St. Louis Theater Circle Awards; 9 Nods include Outstanding Production, Director, Ensemble, Lighting Design, Sound Design, Costume Design, and Set Design

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Sept. 26: André De Shields, BD Wong, Ruthie Ann Miles, Kristin Chenoweth, Jake Gyllenhaal, Christopher Jackson, Audra McDonald, Lin Manuel-Miranda, Bebe Neuwirth, Leslie Odom, Jr., Kelli O’Hara, Jeremy Pope, Chita Rivera, Daphne Rubin-Vega, & More Set for “The Tony Awards Presents: Broadway’s Back!” 

The September 26 Tony Awards presentation of the Tony Awards for the 2019–2020 Broadway season includes the awards presentation hosted by Audra McDonald, followed by “The Tony Awards Presents: Broadway’s Back!” hosted by Leslie Odom, Jr. The four-hour, multi-platform show on CBS and Paramount+ will feature a starry line-up of celebrity presenters and musical performances to celebrate Broadway’s return. This live concert event will feature superstar Broadway … Continue reading Sept. 26: André De Shields, BD Wong, Ruthie Ann Miles, Kristin Chenoweth, Jake Gyllenhaal, Christopher Jackson, Audra McDonald, Lin Manuel-Miranda, Bebe Neuwirth, Leslie Odom, Jr., Kelli O’Hara, Jeremy Pope, Chita Rivera, Daphne Rubin-Vega, & More Set for “The Tony Awards Presents: Broadway’s Back!” 

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Due to Popular Demand, The Old Globe’s Production of HAIR Featuring Alex Joseph Grayson, Tyler Hardwick, Storm Lever, Jaygee Macapugay, Angel Lozada, Andrew Polec, Bailey Day Sonner, Nyla Sostre and More, Extends through Oct. 3

Due to popular demand, The Old Globe has extended the American tribal love-rock musical Hair. Helmed by Resident Artist James Vásquez (The Old Globe’s American Mariachi and Tiny Beautiful Things), the award-winning musical features book and lyrics by Gerome Ragni and James Rado and music by Galt MacDermot. Performances play now through October 3, 2021 at The Old Globe’s outdoor venue, the Lowell Davies Festival Theatre. Tickets for the extension are now on sale at http://www.TheOldGlobe.org. Hair features Alex Joseph Grayson as Hud, Tyler … Continue reading Due to Popular Demand, The Old Globe’s Production of HAIR Featuring Alex Joseph Grayson, Tyler Hardwick, Storm Lever, Jaygee Macapugay, Angel Lozada, Andrew Polec, Bailey Day Sonner, Nyla Sostre and More, Extends through Oct. 3

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Jaygee Macapugay, Alex Joseph Grayson, Tyler Hardwick, Storm Lever, Angel Lozada, Andrew Polec, Bailey Day Sonner, Nyla Sostre and More in The Old Globe’s Production of HAIR; Free Tickets Earmarked for San Diego Health Care Workers

Jaygee Macapugay, Alex Joseph Grayson, Tyler Hardwick, Storm Lever, Angel Lozada, Andrew Polec, Bailey Day Sonner, Nyla Sostre and More in The Old Globe’s Production of HAIR; Free Tickets Earmarked for San Diego Health Care Workers  https://wp.me/p8ilTC-avA Continue reading Jaygee Macapugay, Alex Joseph Grayson, Tyler Hardwick, Storm Lever, Angel Lozada, Andrew Polec, Bailey Day Sonner, Nyla Sostre and More in The Old Globe’s Production of HAIR; Free Tickets Earmarked for San Diego Health Care Workers

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Jul. 28-Aug. 1: St. Louis Shakespeare Festival’s KING LEAR Starring André De Shields, Brian Anthony Wilson, Allen Gilmore, J. Samuel Davis, Nicole King, Rayme Cornell, Jacqueline Thompson, Daniel José Molina, Leland Fowler and More Available On Demand

For the first time in St. Louis Shakespeare Festival history, the Company is bringing Shakespeare in the Park to audiences beyond the Glen. For a limited time, the 2021 Shakespeare in the Park production of King Lear starring Tony, Emmy and Grammy Award winner André De Shields (Hadestown, The Wiz, Ain’t Misbehavin’, Play On!, The Full Monty) and helmed by Carl Cofield, will be available online. The … Continue reading Jul. 28-Aug. 1: St. Louis Shakespeare Festival’s KING LEAR Starring André De Shields, Brian Anthony Wilson, Allen Gilmore, J. Samuel Davis, Nicole King, Rayme Cornell, Jacqueline Thompson, Daniel José Molina, Leland Fowler and More Available On Demand

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Jaygee Macapugay, Alex Joseph Grayson, Tyler Hardwick, Storm Lever, Angel Lozada, Andrew Polec, Bailey Day Sonner, Nyla Sostre and More Set for The Old Globe’s Production of HAIR, Aug. 10-Sept. 26

The Old Globe is presenting the American tribal love-rock musical Hair, which marks the Globe’s first full-scale production in 17 months since the pandemic. Resident Artist James Vásquez (The Old Globe’s American Mariachi and Tiny Beautiful Things), who directs a cast of 16, begins rehearsals today. The award-winning musical features book and lyrics by Gerome Ragni and James Rado and music by Galt MacDermot. Performances will play August 10 – September 26, with the official opening on Sunday, August … Continue reading Jaygee Macapugay, Alex Joseph Grayson, Tyler Hardwick, Storm Lever, Angel Lozada, Andrew Polec, Bailey Day Sonner, Nyla Sostre and More Set for The Old Globe’s Production of HAIR, Aug. 10-Sept. 26

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San Francisco Playhouse Presents Lauren Yee’s THE SONG OF THE SUMMER Starring Riley Cheng, Anne Darragh, Riley Hashimoto, Monica Ho, Jeremy Kahn, and Reggie D. White, July 20 – Aug. 14

San Francisco Playhouse presents The Song of Summer by Lauren Yee, directed by Bill English. The play marks the company’s second in-person production since the coronavirus pandemic began, following Hold These Truths by Jeanne Sakata. The show will also be available as an on-demand video stream for audiences to enjoy at home. In-person performances at 450 Post Street will take place July 20 through August … Continue reading San Francisco Playhouse Presents Lauren Yee’s THE SONG OF THE SUMMER Starring Riley Cheng, Anne Darragh, Riley Hashimoto, Monica Ho, Jeremy Kahn, and Reggie D. White, July 20 – Aug. 14

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