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Monday, August 10, 2015

Meet Hamilton's Other Leading Man, Standing By for Lin-Manuel Miranda for More Than Ten Years by Carey Purcell

Javier Muñoz began working with Lin-Manuel Miranda long before he was cast as his standby in the new historic musical Hamilton. Learn about the 10 years of friendship between …

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Sunday, August 9, 2015

Brian Stokes Mitchell and Audra McDonald Will Reunite on Broadway in Shuffle Along, Billy Porter Joi by Carey Purcell

Brian Stokes Mitchell, Billy Porter, Brandon Victor Dixon and Joshua Henry will join record-breaking Tony winner Audra McDonald in the upcoming production of Shuffle Along, Or, The Makin…

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"Frozen" Songwriters' New Musical, Up Here, Opens Tonight by Robert Viagas and Carey Purcell

Up Here, the new musical by the songwriters of Disney's blockbuster "Frozen," officially opens its world-premiere engagement Aug. 9 at La Jolla Playhouse in La Jolla, CA, f…

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Thursday, August 6, 2015

Mamie Gummer on Being Mean to Her Mother, "Storming the Castle" in Hollywood and Why She Hates Karao by Carey Purcell

Mamie Gummer, starring in the new Diablo Cody film "Ricki and the Flash," tells Playbill.com about co-starring with her superstar mother, Meryl Streep — and how unfai…

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Tuesday, August 4, 2015

Meet Mama Lucas!  Wife, Mom of Two Child Stars, Awards Show Stylist, Chauffeur and Chef by Carey Purcell

With two of her three children now performing on Broadway, Karri Lucas can probably be found in the car, driving them from their schools to the theatre and back home again, packing meals and…

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Thursday, July 30, 2015

Get to Know the Viral Campaign Aiming To #MakeItFair And the Women Behind It by Carey Purcell

As part of Playbill.com's Women in Theatre Week, some of the cast and creative team behind the #MakeItFair video share their thoughts on the representation of women in entertainment and …

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Wednesday, July 29, 2015

We've Got a Crush! Playbill Staff Shares Their Woman Crush Wednesday (#WCW) Picks by Carey Purcell

As part of Playbill.com's ongoing week honoring women in theatre, the staff of Playbill.com shares their personal choices for Women Crush Wednesday.

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Fail, Raise Your Voice and Take Up Space: Game-Changing Women On How to Change the Industry by Carey Purcell

As part of Playbill.com's Women in Theatre Week, we look back at some of the inspiring women who have been profiled in the ongoing series A Woman's World, sharing their candid though…

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Tuesday, July 28, 2015

7 Inspiring Women Working to Change the World And How! by Carey Purcell

As part of our Women in Theatre Week, Playbill.com recognizes some of the fearless females in the entertainment industry who are working to make the world a better place.

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"Frozen" Songwriters' New Musical, Up Here, Takes Its First Bow Tonight by Robert Viagas and Carey Purcell

Up Here, the new musical by the songwriters of Disney's blockbuster "Frozen," begins its world-premiere engagement July 28 at La Jolla Playhouse in La Jolla, CA.

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Saturday, July 25, 2015

They Keep Coming Back! Onstage Couples Who Have Stayed Together From Show to Show by Carey Purcell

Jose Llana stepping into the role of the King of Siam in the Tony-winning revival of The King and I marks a reunion for Llana and his onstage wife, Lady Thiang, played by Tony Award winn…

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Thursday, July 23, 2015

Colman Domingo, Ari Graynor, Lilli Cooper, Duncan Sheik and More Join Powerhouse Lineup by Carey Purcell

Additional casting has been announced for New York Stage and Film and Vassar College's Powerhouse Season. The 31st season, which will feature various readings, workshops and mainstage pr…

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Tuesday, July 21, 2015

Watch Aaron Tveit Play a Villainous Gunman in Gripping New Trailer for "Big Sky" by Carey Purcell

A trailer has been released for the upcoming thriller "Big Sky," which follows a young woman suffering from agoraphobia struggling to survive after being attacked by armed robbers.

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Monday, July 20, 2015

"All the Words Came Out a Different Way"  Hamilton Cast Share Exclusive Reactions Performing for the by Carey Purcell

President Barack Obama attended the July 18 matinee of Hamilton as the culmination of a weekend trip to New York City.

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Stephen Schwartz Reveals What's Next for Hunchback of Notre Dame by Andrew Gans and Carey Purcell

It looks like The Hunchback of Notre Dame, the new musical based on the Victor Hugo novel and the animated Disney film, will not transfer to Broadway following its recent run at the Paper Mi…

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Sunday, July 19, 2015

Darren Criss Gives Final Hedwig Performance Today, Taye Diggs is Next in Line by Carey Purcell

Darren Criss, the young actor who rose to stardom on the Fox musical series "Glee," concludes his run as East German transgender rocker Hedwig in the Broadway production of Hedwig …

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Saturday, July 18, 2015

How Do You Decorate Your Dressing Room? Family Photos, Mini Bars, Humidifiers and Pets for These 18 by Carey Purcell

When they're not thrilling audiences onstage, actors retreat to their private sanctuaries hidden within the theatres. Playbill.com caught up with some stars of the season to ask what the…

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Thursday, July 16, 2015

Selling Dirty Movies and Crying While Serving Coffee: Stars Of Broadway Share Their Worst Day Jobs! by Carey Purcell

Before they were stars, they were dog walkers, cocktail waitress and even telemarketers. Playbill.com asks the stars of the New York stage about the jobs they took to get by before they made…

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Wednesday, July 15, 2015

Kelli O'Hara on Not Wanting to Win, Losing Her Mind on Tony Night and That Post Awards Show Flu by Carey Purcell

Fans of Kelli O'Hara rejoiced when, after 15 years and five nominations, the leading lady of Broadway won her first Tony Award. One month after the June 7 awards, O'Hara reflects on …

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Friday, July 10, 2015

The Life of Fun Home's 12-Year-Old Understudy Covering Two Boys, One Girl and Going On at a Moment' by Carey Purcell

Gabriella Pizzolo, who understudies three different roles in the award-winning musical Fun Home, invites Playbill.com backstage to learn about the life of a child actress who has to be r…

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Thursday, July 9, 2015

Fun Home Releases "See It To Be It" Video In Honor of Historic Tony Victory by Carey Purcell

Fun Home, the winner of the 2015 Tony Award for Best Musical, has released a video emphasizing the production's history-making win at the Tony Awards.

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Wednesday, July 8, 2015

A Woman's World: "Exposed and Raw," Writing Waitress Moved Sara Bareilles to Tears by Carey Purcell

Sara Bareilles, who makes her musical theatre writing debut with the new show Waitress, discusses her theatre roots with Playbill.com and the fear behind taking the plunge into composing for…

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Monday, July 6, 2015

The Hunchback of Notre Dame Studio Cast Album Being Prepped for Fall Release by Robert Viagas and Carey Purcell

The Hunchback of Notre Dame, the new musical based on the Victor Hugo novel and the animated Disney film, which had a run at the Paper Mill Playhouse this past spring, has been recorded by S…

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The Hunchback of Notre Dame Studio Cast Album Now on Pre-Order by Robert Viagas and Carey Purcell

The Hunchback of Notre Dame, the new musical based on the Victor Hugo novel and the animated Disney film, which had a run at the Paper Mill Playhouse this past spring, has been recorded by S…

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Saturday, July 4, 2015

Jonathan Groff, Celia Keenan-Bolger and More Reveal Their Dream NYC Staycations by Carey Purcell

Holiday weekends often find New Yorkers fleeing the city for (literally) greener pastures, the concrete jungle offers endless opportunities for exploration and excitement. Playbill.com asked…

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Friday, July 3, 2015

Broadway's Stars Confess Their Celebrity Talent Crushes! by Carey Purcell

Stars of the stage share which celebrities they have talent crushes on.

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Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Church vs. Stage: Actors of Faith on Supporting Equal Rights by Carey Purcell

The Supreme Court's historic ruling on gay marriage June 26 left many members of the Broadway community singing its praises, including actors who attend religious worship services. Prior…

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Sunday, June 28, 2015

The Audience, With Helen Mirren, Plays Final Performance on Broadway Today by Carey Purcell

Peter Morgan's The Audience, which features Oscar, Olivier and Tony Award winner Helen Mirren as Queen Elizabeth II in imagined meetings with each of her Prime Ministers, plays its final…

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Thursday, June 25, 2015

Re-Envisioned Oklahoma! In the Round, Starring Mary Testa, Begins Today by Carey Purcell

Rodgers and Hammerstein's classic musical Oklahoma! receives a new staging from Bard SummerScape in the round, beginning June 25.

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Monday, June 22, 2015

Sarah Gubbins, Boo Killebrew and Lauren Yee Among Writers on Second Annual Kilroys List by Carey Purcell

The Kilroys, an activist group of female playwrights and producers, have released their second annual List of works by women that are recommended for production.

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The Seven Sexiest Moments from Broadway Bares by Carey Purcell

Broadway Bares: Top Bottoms of Burlesque, the 25th annual fundraiser for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids, was presented June 21 at the Hammerstein Ballroom.

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