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Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Vanya, Great Comet, Stomp & More Honored at Off Broadway Alliance Awards by Lindsay Champion

Stage and screen stars gathered at Sardi’s on June 18 to celebrate the third annual Off Broadway Alliance Awards, which honors commercial and not-for-profit off-Broadway productions. C…

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Once Alum David Abeles Joins the Cast of Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 by Lindsay Champion

Once alum David Abeles will take over the role of Pierre in the acclaimed off-Broadway musical Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 beginning July 9. Abeles succeeds the show’…

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Tickets Now on Sale For Nobody Loves You, Starring Leslie Kritzer, Rory O’Malley & Lauren Molina by Lindsay Champion

Tickets are now on sale for the Second Stage Theatre production of Nobody Loves You, starring Rory O’Malley, Leslie Kritzer, Lauren Molina, Heath Calvert and more. The new musical abou…

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The Jacksonian, Starring Ed Harris & Bill Pullman, and Thomas Bradshaw's Intimacy on Tap for New Group’s New Season by Lindsay Champion

The New Group has announced two new productions for the 2013-14 season: The New York City premiere of Beth Henley's The Jacksonian, starring four-time Oscar nominee Ed Harris, Bill …

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Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Amber Iman, Heather Parcells, Michael Paternostro & More Complete Casting for Broadway’s Soul Doctor by Lindsay Champion

Casting is complete for Soul Doctor: Journey of a Rock-Star Rabbi, the new musical about the life and music of Shlomo Carlebach. Amber Iman (Rent, A Civil War Christmas) will play Nina Simon…

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Glee’s Lindsay Pearce, Jonah Platt, Payson Lewis & More to Star in L.A. Revival of Bare by Lindsay Champion

School is in session for Jonah Platt (The Office), Payson Lewis (The Sing-Off) and Lindsay Pearce (Glee), who will lead the new Los Angeles production of Bare. Written by Damon Intrabartolo …

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Monday, June 17, 2013

Orfeh, Allison Case & Taylor Louderman to Star in Movie Musical Life of an Actress by Lindsay Champion

Order up! Stage favorites Orfeh (Legally Blonde), Taylor Louderman (Bring It On) and Allison Case (Hands on a Hardbody) are heading to the big screen in Life of an Actress, a …

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Watch Lea Salonga on Her New Gig Judging TV's The Voice in the Philippines by Lindsay Champion

Tony winner, Les Miz alum and concert favorite Lea Salonga is adding a new credit to her resume: Judge on TV’s The Voice in the Philippines! Salonga seems to be getting quite comfortab…

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Neil Patrick Harris Headed to Broadway in Hedwig and the Angry Inch in Spring 2014 by Lindsay Champion

Stage and screen star Neil Patrick Harris will don a wig and heels in Hedwig and the Angry Inch, a rock musical that tells the story of a German transgender rock singer. Featuring a book by …

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The Awesome ‘80s Prom and NYC Dueling Pianos Move to New Midtown Nightclub, The Wall by Lindsay Champion

Off-Broadway hits The Awesome ‘80s Prom and NYC Dueling Pianos are moving uptown! Both shows, which are currently playing at Webster Hall, will be moving to The Wall, Webster Hall&rsqu…

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Adam Lambert Parties Like It’s 1987 with Kate Rockwell & Justin Matthew Sargent at Rock of Ages by Lindsay Champion

Adam Lambert had “nothin’ but a good time” at Broadway’s Rock of Ages on June 16: The singer-songwriter and American Idol alum headed to the Helen Hayes Theatre to su…

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Laugh & Cry With the Cast of Off-Broadway’s My Big Gay Italian Funeral on Opening Night by Lindsay Champion

My Big Gay Italian Funeral, the off-Broadway sequel to Anthony J. Wilkinson’s wacky comedy My Big Gay Italian Wedding, has arrived at St. Luke’s Theatre, with more wild hijinks a…

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Shall We Dance? Tickets Now On Sale For Broadway Engagement of Forever Tango by Lindsay Champion

Tickets are now on sale for Forever Tango, dancing its way back to Broadway beginning July 9! Luis Bravo’s acclaimed dance revue is scheduled to play a limited engagement through …

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Friday, June 14, 2013

Zachary Levi Bribes Girls, Elaine Stritch Needs a Hobby & More Lessons of the Week by Lindsay Champion

We’re finally fully rested after our all-night Tony Awards party last Sunday, and it’s a good thing—because there’s so much awesome news to talk about! From Lilla Cra…

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Thursday, June 13, 2013

Will Oscar Winner Sandra Bullock Play Miss Hannigan in the Annie Movie Remake? by Lindsay Champion

Oscar winner Sandra Bullock could be heading to “Easy Street” as Miss Hannigan in the new Annie film remake, according to Deadline.com. The actress is reportedly in talks to star…

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Rachel Bay Jones on Being Scared of Clowns, Her 'Terrifying' Evita Story & Joining the Pippin Circus by Lindsay Champion

Age & Hometown: “Old enough that Stephen Schwartz had to add jokes about Catherine’s age into the script”; Boca Raton, FL Current Role: The “commonplace, come-…

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Get a Fascinating Look Behind the Scenes of the Tony Awards Opening Number ‘Make It Bigger’ by Lindsay Champion

“Make It Bigger,” the showstopping opening number at the 2013 Tony Awards, was a huge hit—and if you’re like us, you’ve re-watched it on YouTube at least a doze…

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Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Kinky Boots, Wicked, Pippin, Big Fish, First Date & More to Perform at 2013 Broadway in Bryant Park by Lindsay Champion

Tony-winning musicals, off-Broadway favorites, and brand new productions are taking the stage at Broadway in Bryant Park this summer. Long-running Broadway musicals Wicked, The Phantom of th…

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Tuesday, June 11, 2013

The Glass Menagerie's Zachary Quinto, Bunheads & Sarah Paulson Win Critics’ Choice TV Awards by Lindsay Champion

Stage and screen star Zachary Quinto, who will make his Broadway debut in The Glass Menagerie this September, was a big winner at the Critics’ Choice TV Awards on June 10. He acce…

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Tony Poll Results! Billy Porter Wowed Fans With His Emotional Acceptance Speech by Lindsay Champion

The Tony Awards honored a bevy of first-time winners at the 2013 ceremony, and you know what that means…tons of tearful acceptance speeches! From Lucky Guy winner Courtney B. Vance&rs…

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Glass Menagerie & Hawaii Five-0 Stars Enjoy a Killer Evening at Murder Ballad by Lindsay Champion

The Glass Menagerie doesn’t open on Broadway until September, but the Wingfields are already doing some family bonding! Menagerie star Celia Keenan-Bolger invited castmates Cherry…

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Tony Poll Results! Fans Name Dazzling Opening Number ‘Make It Bigger’ the Best Performance of the Night by Lindsay Champion

The 2013 Tony Awards were jam-packed with stunning live performances—not only from Tony-nominated musicals like Kinky Boots and Matilda, but long-running hits like Once and The Phantom…

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Been on Broadway to Play West End, Featuring Songs From Newsies, Bring It On & More by Lindsay Champion

The hits of Broadway are heading to the West End! The new musical revue Been on Broadway will perform a one-night-only engagement on October 13 at the Duchess Theatre. Directed by Joe Louis …

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Monday, June 10, 2013

Tracy Letts Is a Teddy Bear, Megan Hilty Ain't Too Proud to Beg & More Lessons of the Tony Awards! by Lindsay Champion

Every Friday, we look forward to bringing you Broadway.com’s 10 lessons of the week—but we learned so much at the 2013 Tony Awards, we think they deserve their own lessons! June …

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Sunday, June 9, 2013

Tony Awards Poll! Which 2013 Acceptance Speech Was Your Favorite? by Lindsay Champion

At the 2013 Tony Awards, the lucky winners raced up to the Radio City Music Hall stage to wipe away tears, make jokes and, of course, thank their mommies. The acceptance speeches ranged…

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Friday, June 7, 2013

Best One-Man Sex Scene, Most Underwhelmed Broadway Pet & More Tony Awards We’d Love to See by Lindsay Champion

On June 9, a select group of theater professionals will join the elite class of performers, writers, directors, choreographers and designers to receive Broadway’s most prestigious hono…

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Thursday, June 6, 2013

Jason Robert Brown & Marsha Norman's The Bridges of Madison County to Open on Broadway in January 2014 by Lindsay Champion

Jason Robert Brown and Marsha Norman’s musical adaptation of The Bridges of Madison County will be heating things up on Broadway this winter. The new musical is slated to open at the G…

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Off to the Races! Five Must-See Interpretations of The Mystery of Edwin Drood by Lindsay Champion

The 2013 Tony Awards are right around the corner, and we can’t wait to find out which show takes home the prize for Best Musical Revival: The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Pippin, Cinderella…

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Computer Nerds Unite! Off-Broadway Comedy The Tutors Extends at Second Stage Uptown by Lindsay Champion

The Tutors, a new comedy by Erica Lipez, has extended at off-Broadway’s Second Stage Uptown through June 23. Directed by Thomas Kail, the production began performances May 22 and opene…

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Stephanie J. Block & Will Chase to Star in Little Miss Sunshine Musical at Second Stage Theatre by Lindsay Champion

The Mystery of Edwin Drood Tony nominees Stephanie J. Block and Will Chase will reunite in the new musical adaptation of Little Miss Sunshine at off-Broadway’s Second Stage Theatre. He…

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‘A Little Showmance’ Indeed! Virginia Woolf Tony Nominees Carrie Coon & Tracy Letts Are Engaged by Lindsay Champion

Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? alums Tracy Letts and Carrie Coon are getting hitched. The Tony-nominated stars are engaged to be married, Coon revealed to The Capital Times. The coupl…

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