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Watch Trailer for HBO's Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, with Renée Elise Goldsberry The film co-stars Oprah Winfrey and Rose Byrne. {$excerpt:n} Source: Playbill

U.K. Funny Girl Tour, Starring Sheridan Smith, Launches Feb. 18 Performances of the classic musical comedy begin in Manchester. {$excerpt:n} Source: Playbill

Spend a Two Show Day at Dear Evan Hansen Will Roland shows us what it’s like to do a double-duty day at the Music Box Theatre. {$excerpt:n} Source: Playbill

What’s Hot in London: Feb. 18–24 New management at Chichester, farewell to a landmark London theatre bookshop, and the latest casting news. {$excerpt:n} Source: Playbill

New Musical Come From Away Begins Broadway Previews Feb. 18 Chad Kimball and Jenn Colella star in the show that tells the story of travelers stranded on September 11, 2001. {$excerpt:n} Source: Playbill

Playbill Vault's Today in Theatre History: February 18 {$excerpt:n} Source: Playbill

Before They Were Famous, These Artists Made This Cal Performances celebrates John Adams and his collaborators with a revival of Available Light. {$excerpt:n} Source: Playbill

Broadway’s Come From Away Aims to Heal Hearts and Minds The new musical ensures that the stories of 9/11 heroes will go unsung no more. {$excerpt:n} Source: Playbill

James Earl Jones Will Reprise Role in Lion King Remake The role of Simba has also been cast. {$excerpt:n} Source: Playbill

Broadway’s Significant Other Announces Discount Ticket Policy and Opening Night Contest Joshua Harmon’s play—starring Gideon Glick—is currently in previews at the Booth Theatre. {$excerpt:n} Source: Playbill

Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre to Feature Alan Ayckbourn World Premiere Ayckbourn’s 1979 play Taking Steps will also be revived. {$excerpt:n} Source: Playbill

Time Warner Foundation Announces New Theatre Grantees Nine theatre organizations around the country have joined the Foundation’s expanding group. {$excerpt:n} Source: Playbill

First London Performance for Andrew Scott's Hamlet Is Canceled Performances will now begin at the Almeida Theatre February 18 {$excerpt:n} Source: Playbill

London's 187-Year-Old Samuel French Bookshop to Shutter But theatre readers can still purchase books and plays online. {$excerpt:n} Source: Playbill