Tuesday, May 21, 2013

PHOTO CALL: Charlotte d'Amboise, Lilla Crawford, Tonya Pinkins, Jim Dale, Vanessa Williams and 2013 Tony Nominees at New Dramatists Luncheon by Matthew Blank

The Tony-honored playwright development workshop New Dramatists honored entertainment lawyer and New Dramatists Chairman of the Board Seth Gelblum with the 2013 Lifetime Achievement Award at…

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VINTAGE PLAYBILL: Gypsy, Starring Ethel Merman, 1959 by Brynn Cox

On May 21, 1959, the musical Gypsy premiered at the Broadway Theatre.

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Michael John LaChiusa's Giant to Be Licensed by R&H; First Daughter Suite On the Horizon by Adam Hetrick

Giant, the sweeping Texas-set musical by Tony Award nominees Michael John LaChiusa and Sybille Pearson that had its New York premiere at the Public Theater earlier this season, will be licen…

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New Voices Collective Will Offer Leaving Home, a Triple Bill of One-Act Musicals, in June by Carey Purcell

The New Voices Collective will present the world premiere of Leaving Home, a bill of three one-act musicals, June 10 at 8 PM at the Peter Norton Symphony Space.

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Annie's Brynn O'Malley Will Join Tony Danza and Rob McClure in Paper Mill's Broadway-Bound Honeymoon in Vegas by Andrew Gans and Adam Hetrick

Brynn O'Malley, who plays Grace Farrell in the current Broadway revival of Annie, has joined the cast of Paper Mill Playhouse's Broadway-bound production of the new Jason Robert Brow…

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Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Partner Design Special Tony Awards Bow Tie to Benefit "Tie The Knot" by Andrew Gans

Jesse Tyler Ferguson and his partner, Justin Mikita, have created a special-edition bow tie — benefiting “Tie The Knot” — for the 2013 Tony Awards.

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Kinky Boots Star Billy Porter Journeys to The Land of Lola

Tony nominated Kinky Boots star Billy Porter arrives at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre long before each performance to begin his transformation into fabulous drag queen Lola. Porter invited Playb…

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Signature Theatre's Company Features Real-Life Married Couples; Performances Begin May 21 by Carey Purcell

Three real-life married couples are featured in the Signature Theatre Company's production of Stephen Sondheim's Company, which begins performances at the Virginia venue May 21.

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Caesar Samayoa Sings "Jaquenetta" from Love's Labour's Lost, A New Musical (Audio) by Adam Hetrick

Caesar Samayoa performs a song from the upcoming Shakespeare in the Park world-premiere musical Love's Labour's Lost, which will begin performances in July at the Delacorte Theater.

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Encores! to Produce Little Me With Christian Borle and Most Happy Fella Starring Shuler Hensley in 2014 by Adam Hetrick

Tony Award winner Christian Borle will star in the Cy Coleman-Carolyn Leigh musical Little Me as part of the 2014 City Center Encores! season, which will also include Tony winner Shuler Hens…

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PHOTO CALL: Norm Lewis, Lesli Margherita, Drood Stars, Marva Hicks and Pasek & Paul Perform at Cast Party by Matthew Blank

Norm Lewis, Lesli Margherita, cast members from The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Marva Hicks, Pasek & Paul and more were on hand for a special edition of Jim Caruso's Cast Party May 20 at…

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"Glee" Star Matthew Morrison Adds 54 Below Show to June Engagement by Adam Hetrick

In response to ticket demand, 54 Below has added an additional performance to Golden Globe and Tony Award-nominated "Glee" star Matthew Morrison's upcoming June engagement.

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Carol Burnett Is Recipient of 2013 Mark Twain Prize by Andrew Gans

The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will award the 16th annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor to stage and screen star Carol Burnett.

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Frances McDormand, Bill T. Jones and Robert Lepage Will Be Part of BAM's Next Wave Festival by Adam Hetrick

A Rite, a new collaboration between Tony Award winner Bill T. Jones and Anne Bogart, will be presented as part of the Brooklyn Academy of Music's 2013 Next Wave Festival, which will also…

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PHOTO CALL: Ari Graynor, Zach Braff, Lindsay Mendez, Derek Klena, Stephanie J. Block and More at Second Stage's Spring Gala by Matthew Blank

Dogfight co-stars Lindsay Mendez and Derek Klena and The Last Five Years star Betsy Wolfe were among the performers at Second Stage Theatre's annual spring gala, held May 20 in Manh…

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Playbill and NY1 Will Bring "On Stage Across America" to Time Warner Markets Nationwide by Adam Hetrick

"On Stage Across America," a new monthly series uniting Playbill Magazine and Time Warner Cable news channel NY1, will launch in June, bringing in-depth theatre coverage to televis…

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A Close Shave: Aaron Ramey Comes Clean on Jekyll & Hyde

Aaron Ramey was compelled to grow massive mutton chops to best complete his character in the 19th century-set Jekyll & Hyde.With the show now closed and summer quickly approaching, Ramey…

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Judy Kuhn Will Celebrate New Solo Recording at 54 Below by Andrew Gans

Three-time Tony nominee Judy Kuhn, recently seen as Fosca in Classic Stage Company's production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's Passion, will celebrate the release of her late…

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AUDIO EXCLUSIVE: Lindsay Mendez Sings "Hand in Hand" From Kerrigan-Lowdermilk's New "Live" Album by Michael Gioia

"Kerrigan-Lowdermilk Live," featuring the music of musical theatre songwriters Kait Kerrigan and Brian Lowdermilk, is released digitally May 21 on Yellow Sound Label. The artists s…

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With Broadway in Sight, Allegiance Gets NYC Industry Reading With Lea Salonga, George Takei and Telly Leung by Adam Hetrick and Kenneth Jones

Tony Award winner Lea Salonga, George Takei and Telly Leung were part of a May 20 New York City industry presentation of Allegiance, the award-winning new musical by Jay Kuo, Marc Acito and …

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Gilberto Santa Rosa Will Be Featured in Broadway Return of Forever Tango by Carey Purcell

Five-time Grammy Award winner Gilberto Santa Rosa will be featured in Luis Bravo's Forever Tango, which will return to Broadway for a ten-week run July 9-Sept. 15.

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PHOTO CALL: The 58th Annual Village Voice Obie Awards by Matthew Blank

The 58th Annual Village Voice Obie Awards, celebrating achievement in Off-Broadway and Off-Off-Broadway theatre, were given out at a ceremony May 20 at Webster Hall hosted by The Assembled P…

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Katie Finneran and Darren Goldstein Will Host 15th Anniversary Benefit for Page 73 Productions by Carey Purcell

Page 73 Productions will hold its 15th Anniversary Benefit at City Winery May 22 at 7 PM.

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PHOTO CALL: Jeremy Jordan, Ben Fankhauser, Marissa McGowan and More Perform Write Now: The Music of Michael Mott by Krissie Fullerton

Tony Award nominee Jeremy Jordan and Ben Fankhauser, original cast members of the Disney musical Newsies, were among the performers taking part in Write Now: The Music of Michael Mott M…

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Mike Birbiglia’s My Girlfriend’s Boyfriend Will Play Carnegie Hall by Andrew Gans

Mike Birbiglia’s My Girlfriend’s Boyfriend, winner of the Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Solo Show, will be presented at Carnegie Hall June 2.

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PHOTO CALL: Matthew Ragas and Laura Giknis Lead Grease at Walnut Street Theatre by Matthew Blank and Krissie Fullerton

Walnut Street Theatre concludes its landmark 204th season with an all-new production of Broadway and Hollywood’s smash-hit Grease.

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Natasha, Vanya and Sonia, Closer Than Ever, The Piano Lesson and More Win Off Broadway Alliance Awards by Andrew Gans

The Off Broadway Alliance — the organization of Off-Broadway producers, theatres, general managers, press agents and marketing professionals — has announced the winners of the 3r…

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John Barrowman Will Host New ABC Competition Series "Sing Your Face Off" by Andrew Gans

Stage and screen star John Barrowman, who has been seen on Broadway in Sunset Boulevard and Putting It Together, will host the new singing competition series "Sing Your Face Off," …

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THE SCREENING ROOM: Jeremy Jordan, Ben Fankhauser and More Sing The Music of Michael Mott in Concert by Michael Gioia

Tony Award nominee Jeremy Jordan and Ben Fankhauser, original cast members of the Disney musical Newsies, were among the performers who took part in Write Now: The Music of Michael Mott…

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Estelle Parsons, Celia Keenan-Bolger and More Will Be Part of Planet Connections Gala One-Acts for a Cause by Carey Purcell

Oscar winner Estelle Parsons and two-time Tony nominee Celia Keenan-Bolger will be featured in the Planet Connections Theatre Festivity Gala One-Acts for a Cause June 16 at 7:30 PM at the Al…

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New Play About Actor Oliver Reed to Receive London Premiere at St. James Theater Studio in July by Mark Shenton

Oliver Reed: Wild Thing, a new play by Mike Davis and Rob Crouch about the late film star and legendary hell-raiser that was seen at the Edinburgh Fringe last year and on a subsequent U.K. a…

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