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Lauren Molina, Julia Murney, Stephen DeRosa Cast in Yale Rep Assassins

Complete casting has been announced for Yale Repertory Theatre’s upcoming production of the award-winning Stephen Sondheim-John Weidman musical Assassins, which will be presented March 17–April 8 at the University Theatre in Connecticut.

Directed by artistic director James Bundy, the cast will comprise Stanley Bahorek (Giuseppe Zangara), Stephen DeRosa (Charles Guiteau), Lucas Dixon (John Hinckley), Austin Durant (Proprietor), Dylan Frederick (Balladeer), P.J. Griffith (Leon Czolgosz), Richard R. Henry (Samuel Byck), Fred Inkley (Bystander), Courtney Jamison (Bystander), Jay Aubrey Jones (Bystander), Robert Lenzi (John Wilkes Booth), Lauren Molina (Lynette “Squeaky” Fromme), Julia Murney (Sara Jane Moore), Brian Ray Norris (Bystander), Sana “Prince” Sarr (Bystander), and Liz Wisan (Bystander).

http://www.playbill.com/article/lauren-molina-julia-murney-stephen-derosa-cast-in-yale-rep-assassins

Complete Cast Set for Paula Vogel's Indecent on Broadway, Including Stars of Off-Broadway Premiere

The cast is now set for the Broadway premiere of Pulitzer Prize winner Paula Vogel’s Indecent. The entire off-Broadway company will reprise their performances from last year’s New York premiere at the Vineyard Theatre. Previews will begin at the Cort Theatre on April 4 prior to an official opening on April 18.

Returning from the off-Broadway run are Katrina Lenk (Once), Mimi Lieber (Act One), Max Gordon Moore (Relatively Speaking), Tom Nelis (The Visit), Steven Rattazzi (The Fourth Sister), Richard Topol (Fish in the Dark) and Adina Verson (Him).

http://www.broadway.com/buzz/187525/complete-cast-set-for-paula-vogels-indecent-on-broadway-including-stars-of-off-broadway-premiere/

When Casting The Phantom of the Opera, It’s All About the Voice

“The priority, in many ways, is the music because we can’t make compromises on the score,” explains casting director Tara Rubin, who has been working on The Phantom of the Opera since she was a casting associate with Johnson-Liff Associates. In 2001, she started her own company, Tara Rubin Casting, and took Phantom with her.

“The vocal demands are very specific,” she continues. “There are many young women who have beautiful soprano voices, but they aren’t particularly suited to singing the role of Christine. There’s always that search to find that beautiful soprano voice that’s very light and yet dramatic. Within the role of Christine, we also look for actresses who bring a strength to that part. We look for actresses who can, more or less, grow up before our eyes, as the character does—as the character finds her voice, literally and figuratively, and becomes a strong person on the stage.”

http://www.playbill.com/article/when-casting-the-phantom-of-the-opera-its-all-about-the-voice

BroadwayCon Crowns Its First-Ever Star to Be

BroadwayCon’s first annual “Star to Be” competition featured performances from 11 of the best and brightest young performers chosen from an online talent search. The event was judged by Tony Award winner LaChanze, BroadwayCon co-founder Anthony Rapp, and casting director Tara Rubin. Broadway Sessions’ Ben Cameron hosted.

From a Kinky Boots medley (complete with thigh-high red boots!) performed by Aidan Passaro, who appeared as Young Charlie on tour, to Terrence Berry’s impressive original rap inspired by the music of Hamilton, there was no shortage of talent on the BroadwayCon mainstage.

http://www.playbill.com/article/broadwaycon-crowns-its-first-ever-star-to-be

Photo Coverage: Oh What a Night! JERSEY BOYS Takes Closing Bows

Last night, the curtain came down on Broadway's Tony, Grammy & Olivier Award-Winning Best Musical Jersey Boys. The show ended its record-breaking, 11-year run after 4,642 performances at the August Wilson Theatre. Jersey Boys opened on Broadway on November 6, 2005 at the August Wilson Theatre. It is now the 12th longest running show in Broadway history, passing such original Broadway productions as Miss Saigon, 42nd Street, Grease, Fiddler on the Roof, and The Producers.

http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Photo-Coverage-Oh-What-a-Night-Cast-of-JERSEY-BOYS-Take-Closing-Bows-20170116

Complete Casting Announced for James Lapine’s Mrs. Miller Does Her Thing

Four-time Tony winner Boyd Gaines will star opposite Emmy and Tony winner Debra Monk in the world premiere of James Lapine's Mrs. Miller Does Her Thing, which will be presented February 28–March 26 at the Signature Theatre in Arlington, Virginia.

The award-winning actors be joined by Rebekah Brockman (HBO’s Divorce) as Joelle Taylor, Kaitlyn Davidson (Broadway’s Nice Work If You Can Get It) as Carol Sue Singleton, Will LeBow (Broadway’s Act One) as Larry Drummond and Dr. Shapiro, Corey Mach (Broadway’s Hands on a Hardbody) as Simon Bock, Kimberly Marable (Broadway’s Sister Act) as Denise Banfield, and Jacob ben Widmar (Broadway’s Xanadu) as Bobby Sherin.

http://www.playbill.com/article/complete-casting-announced-for-james-lapines-mrs-miller-does-her-thing

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Nancy Opel and More Round Out CRAZY FOR YOU Company at Lincoln Center

Complete casting has been announced for Manhattan Concert Productions' (MCP) 25th Anniversary concert performance of Gershwin's Tony Award-winning musical comedy Crazy for You, on February 19, 2017 at 8:00 p.m. at David Geffen Hall, Lincoln Center.

http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Nancy-Opel-and-More-Round-Out-CRAZY-FOR-YOU-Company-at-Lincoln-Center-20170124

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Adam Jacobs Will Reprise His Star Turn as Aladdin in the Disney Musical's National Tour

Adam Jacobs will ride his magic carpet across the country. The star of Broadway’s Aladdin is set to reprise his role as the titular street urchin-turned-prince in the Disney musical’s national tour. Performances will kick off on April 11 at Chicago’s Cadillac Palace Theatre. Additional casting for the tour will be announced at a later date.

Jacobs takes his final bow at Broadway's New Amsterdam Theatre on February 12. Current understudy Joshua Dela Cruz will assume the title role temporarily beginning February 14 until a full-time replacement is announced.

http://www.broadway.com/buzz/187295/adam-jacobs-will-reprise-his-star-turn-as-aladdin-in-the-disney-musicals-national-tour/

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Paula Vogel’s Indecent Sets Broadway Theater

Pulitzer winner Paula Vogel’s Indecent has found a venue! The previously announced new play with music will begin previews in early April 2017, prior to opening on April 18 at the Cort Theatre.

Directed by Rebecca Taichman and choreographed by David Dorfman, the show played off-Broadway's Vineyard Theatre earlier this year; the cast included Katrina Lenk, Mimi Lieber, Max Gordon Moore, Tom Nelis, Steven Rattazzi, Richard Topol and Adina Verson. No word yet on who will be starring in the production on the Main Stem.

http://www.broadway.com/buzz/186560/paula-vogels-indecent-sets-broadway-theater/

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Aditi Brennan Kapil's IMOGEN SAYS NOTHING to Premiere at Yale Rep This Winter

Yale Repertory Theatre presents the world premiere of IMOGEN SAYS NOTHING by Aditi Brennan Kapil, directed by Laurie Woolery, at Yale Repertory Theatre (1120 Chapel Street), January 20-February 11. Opening Night is Thursday, January 26.

The production features scenic design by Claire DeLiso, costumes by Haydee Zelideth, lighting by David Weiner, sound by Christopher Ross-Ewart, projections by Yana Birÿkova, dramaturgy by Amy Boratko and Charles O'Malley, technical direction by William Hartley, dialect coaching by Stephen Gabis, fight direction by Rick Sordelet, and stage management by Ben Pfister.

http://www.broadwayworld.com/connecticut/article/Aditi-Brennan-Kapils-IMOGEN-SAYS-NOTHING-to-Premiere-at-Yale-Rep-This-Winter-20161214

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Full Cast Announced for Broadway’s Miss Saigon Revival

The complete cast has been announced for the upcoming Broadway revival of the musical Miss Saigon, set to begin previews March 1 at the Broadway Theatre.

Joining the previously announced leads Eva Noblezada (Kim), Jon Jon Briones (The Engineer), and Alistair Brammer (Chris)—all of whom played the roles in the West End revival—will be featured performers Rachelle Ann Go (also from the London production) as Gigi, Katie Rose Clarke as Ellen, Nicholas Christopher as John, and Devin Ilaw as Thuy. Lianah Sta. Ana will play the role of Kim at certain performances.

http://www.playbill.com/article/full-cast-announced-for-broadway-miss-saigon-revival

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Complete Cast Set for Sunset Boulevard's Return to Broadway, Starring Glenn Close

The complete cast is now set for the upcoming Broadway revival of Sunset Boulevard. As previously announced, the four stars of the recent English National Opera engagement will reprise their performances: Glenn Close (who won a 1995 Tony for playing Norma Desmond in the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical), Michael Xavier, Siobhan Dillon and Fred Johanson.

Performances will begin on February 2 at the Palace Theatre, where the musical will open officially on February 9 and play a limited 16-week engagement.

http://www.broadway.com/buzz/187249/complete-cast-set-for-sunset-boulevards-return-to-broadway-starring-glenn-close/

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Casting Society of America Announces the 2017 Artios Winners

On January 19, the Casting Society of America presented the 32nd Annual Artios Awards for achievement in casting for theatre, film, and television. The ceremony took place in two concurrent presentations, one in New York City and one in Los Angeles. The New York City event, hosted by Michael Urie, took place at Stage 48.

http://www.playbill.com/article/casting-society-of-america-announces-2017-artios-winners

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Beth Leavel and more will join Laura Osnes and Corey Cott.

Principal casting has been announced for the Broadway-bound Swing-era musical Bandstand, which has booked the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, where the show will begin previews March 31, 2017, prior to an April 26 opening night.

http://www.playbill.com/article/principal-cast-announced-for-broadways-bandstand-musical

Sierra Boggess, Tituss Burgess, Duncan Sheik Perform at NYMF 2016 Gala

http://www.playbill.com/gallery/sierra-boggess-tituss-burgess-duncan-sheik-perform-at-nymf-2016-gala?slide=5

Is Dear Evan Hansen Broadway’s Next Big Show? Here’s Where It Began

The new musical by Tony-nominated 31-year-olds Pasek and Justin Paul (and book writer Steven Levenson) made its world premiere in Washington, D.C., at Arena Stage, and is sparked by a death over a decade ago. Amid tragedy in Pasek’s high school, teens tried to claim the late student as a dear friend, much like the fictional Evan Hansen, who is struggling to find an identity for himself by any means possible.

“It’s us wanting to feel like we’re connected to something and we’re worthy or valuable in some way, so we make something up or we embellish something,” says Paul, “and that’s the thing that our protagonist ends up doing.”

http://www.playbill.com/article/is-dear-evan-hansen-broadways-next-big-show-heres-where-it-began-com-354943

Get a First Look at A Bronx Tale Starring Ariana DeBose and Bobby Conte Thornton

A Bronx Tale The Musical comes to Broadway with Ariana DeBose, Bobby Conte Thornton and Nick Cordero leading the cast. Cordero reprises the role of Sonny from the Paper Mill production, while DeBose and Thornton are newly-added leads.

http://www.playbill.com/article/get-a-first-look-at-a-bronx-tale-starring-ariana-debose-and-bobby-conte-thornton

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