Manheim, Esparza join Hollywood Bowl ‘JCS,’ Behlman to play Dolly Parton’s husband, Lorde visits ‘John Proctor’

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1) Manheim, Esparza join ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ at Hollywood Bowl
https://deadline.com/2025/07/milo-manheim-raul-esparza-jesus-christ-superstar-hollywood-bowl-1236455057/

2) John Behlmann Joins ‘Dolly’ as Carl Dean
https://deadline.com/2025/07/john-behlmann-carl-dean-dolly-parton-1236454308/

3) Review for ‘Heathers’ Off-Broadway return
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Review-Roundup-HEATHERS-THE-MUSICAL-Returns-Off-Broadway-at-New-World-Stages-20250710

4) This week’s theatrical schedule
Thursday, July 17

Opening: ‘The Weir’ Off-Broadway at Irish Repertory Theatre

Sunday, July 20
Closing: ‘Sunset Blvd.’ on Broadway
https://sunsetblvdbroadway.com/ 

Opening: ‘Joy: A New True Musical’ Off-Broadway
https://joythemusical.com/

5) Lorde visits ‘John Proctor Is the Villain’ on Broadway
https://playbill.com/article/photos-see-lorde-at-john-proctor-is-the-villain-and-sadie-sinks-final-bow

Kimberly Belflower talks Lorde’s importance to her and the show
https://www.instagram.com/p/DMA3HpjMNo6/