Today’s Highlights:
Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody, by Dylan MarcAurle, directed by Alan Kliffer, featuring Zheng Xi Yong, Joseph Dann, Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov, with Andrew Berlin, Sylvie Stenson, and May Tether, opens at London’s Underbelly Theatre.
The Unbelievers, by Nick Payne, directed by Knud Adams, featuring Lauren Ambrose, Jaspal Binning, Brittany Bradford, Jack DiFalco, Marjan Neshat, Tom Riley, Nina Ross, Hadi Tabbal, Elizabeth Yeoman, begins previews at NYC Center Stage 1.
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My apologies for the very short newsletter today. Many computer issues.
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Goodspeed Musicals has announced it’s 2027 season:
Creative teams and casting TBA.
Into the Woods (Apr. 30 – July 4 ).
The Heart of Rock and Roll (6 – Sept. 19.)
The King and I (Oct. 1 – Dec. 5)
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North Hollywood’s El Portal Theatre will celebrate 100 years with a Star-studded Birthday Spectacular on Sat. Nov. 28 at 7 PM. The event will be directed by Jason Graae, with music direction by Michael Orland.
Frank Ferrante, Jason Graae, Heather Lee, Beth Malone, Lesli Margherita, Faith Prince, Jenna Lea Rosen and Natalie Wachen, with Aunt Chippie, Ed Begley, Jr., Fritz Coleman, Ruta Lee, Jo Anne Worley and more.
It’s a momentous occasion for El Portal Theatre—and a celebration worthy of its place in Los Angeles history! For this once-in-a-century occasion, El Portal Theatre is bringing together some of the most celebrated performers to have graced its stages. Artists who have appeared on the Debbie Reynolds Mainstage and the Monroe Forum will return for an evening filled with special performances, tributes, surprises and plenty of memories.
A Special Treat: The celebration brings together three of Broadway’s original Tessie Turas — Faith Prince, Heather Lee, and Lesli Margherita, along with Natalie Wachen.
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Mary Poppins will run Dec. 2-20 at ME’s Ogunquit Playhouse, directed by Shaun Kerrison.
Talia Suskauer (Marry Poppins), A. J. Shively (Bert), and more TBA.
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The world premiere of Anon, by Anne Washburn, continues through Nov. 1 at MCC Theatre, directed by Anne Kauffman.
Jeff Biehl, Crystal Finn, Andrew Garman, Andrew Garman, Izabel Mar, and Jeremy Shamos.
Jeanie is a digital patriot, fighting every day for the future of her nation. But as fantasy and reality blur, the difference between justice and conspiracy starts to disintegrate. Experience this chilling thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. And with some theatrical tricks and acting treats, it’s the perfect addition to your Halloween line up.