Wicked's Stephen Schwartz Will Compose Music for John Doyle-Directed As You Like It by Andrew Gans

Actors will play instruments in the summer production of the William Shakespeare comedy at the Bay Street Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:57pm on April 7, 2017☆⚑

Watch Cynthia Erivo's Soaring, Emotional Rendition of "Imagine" by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning actor paid tribute to the victims of the Orlando nightclub massacre at the recent GLAAD Awards.

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:13pm on April 7, 2017☆⚑

Betty Buckley's 2-CD Set Story Songs Released April 7 by Andrew Gans

The Split star includes anecdotes about Elaine Stritch, Howard DiSilva, and Stephen Bruton on the new album.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:28pm on April 7, 2017☆⚑

Nick Bailey, Alysha Umphress, Ashley Park, and More Cast in Premiere of Hood by Andrew Gans

Dallas Theater Center presents the world premiere of Hood: The Robin Hood Musical Adventure.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:20pm on April 7, 2017☆⚑

Spamilton Star Will Head Cast of Signature's Jesus Christ Superstar by Andrew Gans

The Andrew Lloyd Webber-Tim Rice musical begins performances next month at the Virginia venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:37am on April 7, 2017☆⚑

TV Roundup: NBC Orders More Will & Grace, David Hull Signs on for More Crazy Ex-Girlfriend by Andrew Gans

In other TV news, Janet McTeer and Billie Piper have landed Netflix roles.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:25am on April 7, 2017☆⚑

Stephen Karam's Speech & Debate Arrives in Cinemas April 7 by Andrew Gans

A portion of the proceeds from the New York screenings will benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on April 7, 2017☆⚑

Tony Administration Committee Announces Rulings on Sunset Boulevard, The Price, Significant Other by Andrew Gans

The committee assembled for the third time this season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:44pm on April 6, 2017☆⚑

Tony Administration Committee Announces Rulings on Sunset Boulevard, The Price, Significant Other, Jitney by Andrew Gans

The committee assembled for the third time this season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:44pm on April 6, 2017☆⚑

Come From Away and Jitney Awarded New York Education and Engagement Grants by Andrew Gans

The $5,000 grants, awarded by the Broadway League, encourage productions to create opportunities for young people.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:28pm on April 6, 2017☆⚑

Sweat Playwright Lynn Nottage Honored by American Academy of Arts and Letters by Andrew Gans

The Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright will receive the Award of Merit Medal.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:45pm on April 6, 2017☆⚑

Carmen Cusack, Phillip Boykin, Gabriel Ebert, Lisa Howard Set for Symphonic Sondheim on Sondheim by Andrew Gans

The June concerts will also feature the Tanglewood Music Center Vocal Fellows.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:50am on April 6, 2017☆⚑

A Memorial Celebration Will Be Held for the Theatre Luminary James M. Nederlander by Andrew Gans

The event, which is open to the public, will be held at Broadway’s Minskoff Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:17am on April 6, 2017☆⚑

Tony Winner Chita Rivera Will Return to the Café Carlyle by Andrew Gans

The Broadway favorite will begin a limited engagement in May.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:57am on April 6, 2017☆⚑

Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole Return to Broadway in War Paint, Opening April 6 by Andrew Gans

The new musical at the Nederlander Theatre casts the two-time Tony winners as rival cosmetics giants.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on April 6, 2017☆⚑

Another Brick in the Wall, an Opera Based on Roger Waters' Album, Will Make U.S. Debut in 2018 by Andrew Gans

The opera will be part of Cincinnati Music Hall’s 2018 Summer Festival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:47pm on April 5, 2017☆⚑

TV Roundup: Sutton Foster's Younger Sets Return Date, Julie Andrews' Netflix Series Gets a Soundtrack by Andrew Gans

In other television news, Neil Patrick Harris has two seasons of Unfortunate Events on deck.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:25pm on April 5, 2017☆⚑

7 Broadway Musicals Set for SHN Season in San Francisco by Andrew Gans

Titles include Something Rotten!, Aladdin, The Color Purple, Waitress, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:28pm on April 4, 2017☆⚑

Ghostlight Records Will Record New Musical War Paint by Andrew Gans

Tony winners Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole star in the musical, which opens April 6 at the Nederlander.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:05pm on April 4, 2017☆⚑

Broadway Actors Set for Drury Lane's Chicago by Andrew Gans

Performances of the award-winning musical begin April 20.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:41pm on April 4, 2017☆⚑

Veanne Cox Will Star in David Ives' The School for Lies at Shakespeare Theatre Company by Andrew Gans

Michael Kahn will direct the newly revamped version of Ives’ play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13pm on April 4, 2017☆⚑

Max von Essen Will Star in The Dreyfus Affair at BAM by Andrew Gans

Mark Evans will co-star in the limited engagement of Eve Wolf’s drama.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:21am on April 4, 2017☆⚑

James Corden Will Bring Late Late Show to London by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning artist will return to his homeland for three episodes in June.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:01am on April 4, 2017☆⚑

Florence Lacey Will Star in Premiere of New Musical Kaleidoscope by Andrew Gans

The Matt Conner-Stephen Gregory Smith musical will make its debut in Virginia.

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:46pm on April 3, 2017☆⚑

Hello, Dolly! Star Bette Midler Will Be Honored by the Drama League by Andrew Gans

The stage and screen star will be presented with the Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theater Award.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:39pm on April 3, 2017☆⚑