MTC and Ars Nova Join Forces for By The Water, New Play About Hurricane Sandy's Aftermath by Carey Purcell

By The Water, a new play that marks the first produced collaboration between Manhattan Theatre Club and Ars Nova, will receive its world premiere at New York City Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:30pm on July 9, 2014☆⚑

Sing Along With Hedwig! Libretto of Broadway's Hedwig and the Angry Inch Now Available by Carey Purcell

The newly revised libretto of Hedwig and the Angry Inch, the Tony Award-winning rock musical, is now available for order on Amazon.com.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:30am on July 9, 2014☆⚑

"Die, Mommie, Die" and "Psycho Beach Party" Star Charles Busch Begins 54 Below Run Tonight by Carey Purcell

Writer-performer Charles Busch brings his solo show to 54 Below, with performances beginning July 9.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on July 9, 2014☆⚑

Karen Mason Is A Woman on Top in Industry Reading of Political Musical July 9-10 by Carey Purcell

A Woman on Top, the politically-inspired musical about a woman running for president, receives two industry readings July 9 at 3 PM and July 10 at 2 PM at The New 42nd Street Studios.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on July 9, 2014☆⚑

Francesca Zambello Will Direct New Production of Candide at Glimmerglass; Festival Lineup Announced by Carey Purcell

The Glimmerglass Festival has announced the lineup for its 2015 season of operas and musical theatre, presented at Alice Busch Opera Theater in Cooperstown, N.Y.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:14am on July 8, 2014☆⚑

Marin Ireland Will Be a "Master of Sex" With Christian Borle on Showtime by Carey Purcell

Marin Ireland has been tapped for the second season of Showtime's "Masters of Sex," according to Deadline.com.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:08am on July 8, 2014☆⚑

Here Lies Love Star Ruthie Ann Miles on Boy Bands, Fan Girls and Bringing the Party to the Public Theater by Carey Purcell

Ruthie Ann Miles, starring as Imelda Marcos in the immersive disco musical Here Lies Love, opens up to Playbill.com about politics, power and staying onstage every night.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on July 8, 2014☆⚑

Roger Forbes, Robert Foxworth, Elizabeth Franz and Jill Tanner Will Star in Quartet at Old Globe by Carey Purcell

San Diego's Old Globe Theatre has announced the casting for its upcoming production of Academy Award winner Ronald Harwood's comedy Quartet.

SOURCE: Playbill at 5:24pm on July 7, 2014☆⚑

BAM's Next Wave Festival to Present NY Premiere of Basetrack by Carey Purcell

Basetrack, a new play adapted from interviews with army veterans and their families, will make its New York premiere as part of Brooklyn Academy of Music's Next Wave Festival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:17pm on July 7, 2014☆⚑

Watch the Animated Music Video for The Lion Star Benjamin Scheuer's "Cookie-tin Banjo" by Carey Purcell

Benjamin Scheuer, currently starring in a new autobiographical solo musical The Lion, has released the animated music video for his song "Cookie-tin Banjo."

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:01pm on July 7, 2014☆⚑

Lynn Nottage Will Pen Stage Adaptation of "Black Orpheus"; George C. Wolfe to Direct by Carey Purcell

The playwright and director for the musical stage adaptation of the award-winning film "Black Orpheus" have been announced. 

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:51pm on July 7, 2014☆⚑

Watch Neil Patrick Harris and Carrie Coon in "Gone Girl" Trailer by Carey Purcell

The latest trailer for "Gone Girl," the film adaptation of Gillian Flynn's novel of the same name, has been released.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:43pm on July 7, 2014☆⚑

Marc Kudisch, Lizbeth Mackay and More Will Star in The Wayside Motor Inn at Signature Theatre by Carey Purcell

The Signature Theatre has announced casting for its upcoming production of The Wayside Motor Inn, the drama by prolific playwright A.R. Gurney that will begin performances Off-Broadway Aug. …

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:28am on July 7, 2014☆⚑

San Diego Opera Will Present 2015 Season; Company Cuts Costs With Relocation, Staff and Pay Reductions by Carey Purcell

Staff reductions, salary cuts and a relocation of its office are some of the cost-cutting measures the San Diego Opera is employing, according to the Los Angeles Times.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:37am on July 7, 2014☆⚑

The Long Shrift, Directed by James Franco, Begins Off-Broadway Run July 7 by Carey Purcell

The Off-Broadway production of The Long Shrift, directed by James Franco, begins performances July 7 at Rattlestick Playwrights Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on July 7, 2014☆⚑

CTH's Multiracial, Harlem-Inspired Romeo n Juliet Begins Free Performances July 5 by Carey Purcell

Romeo n Juliet, a re-imagined adaptation of Shakespeare's romantic tragedy, opens July 5 at the Richard Rodgers Amphitheater in Marcus Garvey Park.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on July 5, 2014☆⚑

Playwrights Horizons Will Feature Quincy Tyler Bernstine, Lee Wilkof, Jesse Pennington and More in 2014-15 Season by Carey Purcell

Playwrights Horizons has announced initial casting for two productions in its upcoming 2014-15 season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:01pm on July 3, 2014☆⚑

Public Housing Will Take Center Stage in American Theater Company's The Project(s) by Carey Purcell

The Project(s), a documentary play about Chicago's public housing, will be featured as the final production of American Theater Company's 30th anniversary season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:50am on July 3, 2014☆⚑

Billy Elliot Will Dance Its Way To the Drury Lane Theatre by Carey Purcell

Drury Lane Theatre will present the Chicago-area regional premiere of the Tony Award-winning musical Billy Elliot.

SOURCE: Playbill at 8:31pm on July 2, 2014☆⚑

Philadelphia's Prince Music Theatre May Close Its Doors in November by Carey Purcell

Following the death of Herb Lotman, the board chairman and chief fundraiser for Prince Music Theatre, the institution will likely close its doors Nov. 30, according to Philly.com. 

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02am on July 2, 2014☆⚑

"Seinfeld" Star Jason Alexander Will Revisit Personal History By Directing Broadway Bound by Carey Purcell

Award-winning actor Jason Alexander, who starred in the original 1986 production of Broadway Bound, will direct a production of that Neil Simon play for the Odyssey Theatre Ensemble.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:47pm on July 1, 2014☆⚑

"Kinky Boots," "State Fair" Coming to Amazon and Netflix Streaming by Carey Purcell

Netflix and Amazon have released the titles of the new additions to their streaming options for July.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:13pm on July 1, 2014☆⚑

New Version of David Rabe's Good For Otto to Premiere in Chicago by Carey Purcell

The Gift Theatre will present two world premieres as well as a newly expanded version of Good For Otto in its 2015 season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:03pm on July 1, 2014☆⚑

Victoria Clark and Sally Kirkland Will Explore "Archaeology of a Woman" in Sharon Greytak's New Film by Carey Purcell

"Archaeology of a Woman," a new drama about a woman struggling with dementia while being haunted by secrets from her past, will be screened Sept. 12-18 at Village East Cinema.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42am on July 1, 2014☆⚑

"It's Too Darn Hot": 7 Ways to Survive the Shakespeare in the Park Line by Carey Purcell

Playbill.com offers a guide to waiting in line for free tickets to Shakespeare in the Park. 

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01am on July 1, 2014☆⚑