Listen: Critics Review “Latin History for Morons,” “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” Announces Closing Date, “Come from Away” to Get a Film, and More!

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Ben Platt Named “People’s” Sexiest Broadway Performer

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Tony-Winner-Ben-Platt-Named-PEOPLEs-Sexiest-Broadway-Performer-20171115

Hilary Clinton Visits “Dear Evan Hansen”

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Hillary-Rodham-Clinton-Stops-by-Broadways-DEAR-EVAN-HANSEN-20171116

1) The Critics have their Say on “Latin History for Morons”

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Review-Roundup-The-Critics-Weigh-In-on-John-Leguizamos-LATIN-HISTORY-FOR-MORONS-20171115

“Latin History for Morons” Extends

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/John-Leguizamos-LATIN-HISTORY-FOR-MORONS-Extends-Through-Sunday-February-25-2018-20171116

2) The Chocolate Factory Will Close in January

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Breaking-CHARLIE-AND-THE-CHOCOLATE-FACTORY-Will-Close-Up-Shop-National-Tour-Will-Launch-in-Fall-2018-20171115

3) Show and Casting News

Big Screen Adaptation of “Come from Away” is in the Works

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Stop-the-World-Broadways-COME-FROM-AWAY-Being-Adapted-for-the-Big-Screen-20171115

“The Play that Goes Wrong” to Launch National Tour

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/THE-PLAY-THAT-GOES-WRONG-to-Bring-Laughs-and-Chaos-Across-America-20171115

Anne Kauffman and Jeanine Tesori to be Co-Artistic Directors for Off-Center

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Anne-Kauffman-Jeanine-Tesori-Named-Co-Artistic-Directors-for-2018-Encores-Off-Center-Season-20171115

Hayley Mills to Lead “Party Face” at City Center

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/THE-PARENT-TRAPs-Hayley-Mills-to-Star-in-PARTY-FACE-at-City-Center-20171115

Broadway League Releases Holiday Show Schedules

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Broadway-Keeps-the-Lights-on-with-Alternate-Holiday-Schedule-20171115

4) Highlights from City Center’s “Brigadoon” Concert

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/BWW-TV-Head-the-the-Highlands-with-Highlights-of-Kelli-OHara-Patrick-Wilson-More-in-BRIGADOON-20171115

5) Daniella’s “Theatre Throwback”