Vineyard Theatre's Arlington, Starring Alexandra Silber, Closes March 23 by Carey Purcell

Arlington, a new musical by Victor Lodato and Polly Pen, ends its run at the Vineyard Theatre March 23. 

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on March 23, 2014☆⚑

"Little People": A Look Back at the Young Stars of Les Misérables by Carey Purcell

Playbill.com looks back at performers who began their careers playing some of the "little people" in the musical Les Misérables.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on March 23, 2014☆⚑

PLAYBILL.COM'S BRIEF ENCOUNTER With Ryan McCartan, Saying "Greetings and Salutations" to the Role of JD in Heathers by Carey Purcell

Playbill.com chats with Ryan McCartan, who stars as JD, the bad-boy love interest in the new Off-Broadway musical Heathers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on March 22, 2014☆⚑

Teachers Honored With Kennedy Center/Stephen Sondheim Inspirational Teacher Awards by Carey Purcell

The 2014 winners of the Kennedy Center/Stephen Sondheim Inspirational Teacher Awards have been announced.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:46pm on March 21, 2014☆⚑

Richard Thomas and Kristen Connolly Will Head Cast of Othello in Old Globe's Summer Season by Carey Purcell

Emmy Award winner Richard Thomas and Kristen Connolly will star as Iago and Desdemona, respectively, in Othello at San Diego's Old Globe Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:49pm on March 21, 2014☆⚑

Angela Lansbury Will Be Honored at Career Transition For Dancers' Anniversary Jubilee by Carey Purcell

Five-time Tony winner Angela Lansbury, currently on the London stage in a revival of Blithe Spirit, will receive the 2014 Rolex Dance Award at Career Transition For Dancers' 29th Anniver…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:49am on March 21, 2014☆⚑

Appropriate, Starring Johanna Day, Alex Dreier and Sonya Harum, Extends Run at Signature Theatre by Carey Purcell

The New York premiere of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' familial drama Appropriate has extended its run at The Pershing Square Signature Center through April 13. 

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:00am on March 21, 2014☆⚑

The Rodgers & Hammerstein Collection, Featuring "The Sound of Music" and "Oklahoma!," Will Be Released on Blu-Ray by Carey Purcell

A collection of motion picture musicals by legendary songwriting team Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II will be available for purchase on Blu-Ray beginning April 29.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:56am on March 21, 2014☆⚑

African-American Concert Production of The Music Man, Starring Isaiah Johnson and Stephanie Umoh, Begins Run at NJPAC March 21 by Carey Purcell

A concert version of Meredith Willson's The Music Man, performed by an African-American cast, plays the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark beginning March 21, following its…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on March 21, 2014☆⚑

Stephanie J. Block and Andrew Rannells Are On Broadway With the New York Pops at Carnegie Hall March 21 by Carey Purcell

Tony Award nominees Stephanie J. Block and Andrew Rannells are part of On Broadway with the New York Pops March 21 at Carnegie Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on March 21, 2014☆⚑

World Premiere of Camp David, Featuring Ron Rifkin and Hallie Foote, Begins March 21 at Arena Stage by Carey Purcell

The world premiere of Pulitzer Prize winner Lawrence Wright's historical drama Camp David begins performances at Arena Stage March 21 prior to an official opening April 3.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on March 21, 2014☆⚑

1001 Nights, Re-Imagined Piece by Award-Winning Composer Robert Lopez, Will Debut in GA by Carey Purcell

1001 Nights: A Story About Loving Stories, by Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award-winning composer Robert Lopez and Adam Koplan, will make its national debut at the Center for Puppetry Arts i…

SOURCE: Playbill at 5:33pm on March 20, 2014☆⚑

Velocity of Autumn, Starring Estelle Parsons and Stephen Spinella, Will Feature Post-Show Talkbacks Following Every Preview by Carey Purcell

The Velocity of Autumn, Eric Coble's new family drama starring starring Academy Award winner Estelle Parsons and two-time Tony Award winner Stephen Spinella, will feature post-show talkb…

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:25pm on March 20, 2014☆⚑

Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Starring Neil Patrick Harris, Announces Lottery and Standing Room Policies by Carey Purcell

The Broadway premiere of Hedwig and the Angry Inch, starring Neil Patrick Harris, has announced its lottery and standing room policies for all performances.

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:40pm on March 20, 2014☆⚑

World Premiere of Chapatti, Starring John Mahoney and Penny Slusher, Extends Northlight Theatre Run by Carey Purcell

Christian O'Reilly's new play Chapatti has extended its world-premiere run at Chicago's Northlight Theatre through April 19. 

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:30pm on March 20, 2014☆⚑

Chris Lemmon's Jack Lemmon Returns, New Play About His Father, Will Play Royal George Theatre by Carey Purcell

#Jack Lemmon Returns, a new play with music by Chris Lemmon, will play the Royal George Theatre, according to the Chicago Tribune.

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:00pm on March 20, 2014☆⚑

Anna Louizos Launches Broadway Design Exchange, Online Space for Theatrical Memorabilia by Carey Purcell

Original sketches, models, costumes and designs from Broadway scenic designers are now available for purchase through a new website created by Tony Award-nominated scenic designer Anna Louiz…

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:02pm on March 20, 2014☆⚑

After Almost 50 Years, San Diego Opera Will Shut Down by Carey Purcell

The San Diego Opera will shut down just prior to its 50th anniversary, the New York Times reports.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13pm on March 20, 2014☆⚑

Red Bull Theater to Present Reading of The Roaring Girl With "Shameless" Star Emily Bergl by Carey Purcell

Emily Bergl will star in a reading of The Roaring Girl, presented by Red Bull Theater, March 24 at 7:30 PM.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:43am on March 20, 2014☆⚑

Writers Theatre Will Present Site-Specific Doubt Plus Isaac's Eye and The Diary of Anne Frank in 2014-15 Season by Carey Purcell

Writers Theatre will present a site-specific production of the Tony Award-winning play Doubt, staged in the Glencoe Union Church, as part of its 2014-15 season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:34am on March 20, 2014☆⚑

Steven Spielberg Interested in Re-Making "West Side Story" by Carey Purcell

Steven Spielberg is looking to helm a new film adaptation of West Side Story, Deadline.com reports.

SOURCE: Playbill at 5:54pm on March 19, 2014☆⚑

Following Casting of Rooney Mara in "Pan" Film, Online Petition Requests Racial Diversity from Warner Brothers by Carey Purcell

Following the announcement that Academy Award nominee Rooney Mara ("The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo," "The Social Network") will play Tiger Lily in the film "Pan,&qu…

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:29pm on March 19, 2014☆⚑

Labyrinth to Present Pulitzer Fest, Celebrating Prize-Winning Plays, With Eric Bogosian, Ellen Burstyn, Daphne Rubin-Vega and More by Carey Purcell

Pulitzer Fest, a festival of play readings celebrating Pulitzer Prize-winning plays, will be presented by Labyrinth Theater Company in April.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:48pm on March 19, 2014☆⚑

Asolo Rep Will Feature Good People, South Pacific and World Premiere of It Only Takes A Moment in 2014-15 Season by Carey Purcell

Asolo Repertory Theatre has announced its 2014-15 season, which will include the world premiere of the new musical revue It Only Takes A Moment, along with the Tony-nominated play Good …

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:40pm on March 19, 2014☆⚑

Stephen Fry, James Corden, "Game of Thrones" and More Honored at Royal Television Society Awards by Carey Purcell

Winners of The Royal Television Society Awards were announced March 18 in an evening hosted by comedian Tim Vine at the Grosvenor House Hotel, London.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:23pm on March 19, 2014☆⚑