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Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Rodgers and Hammerstein's Allegro, With Elizabeth A. Davis, Malcolm Gets and Claybourne Elder, Opens by Carey Purcell

Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein's Allegro, a musical exploration of an Everyman, officially opens at Classic Stage Company Nov. 19 following previews that began Nov. 1.

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Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Watch New Music Video for Idina Menzel and Michael Buble's "Baby It's Cold Outside" by Carey Purcell

A music video has been released for the Idina Menzel-Michael Buble duet "Baby It's Cold Outside," which is featured on Menzel's new album "Holiday Wishes."

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Cheyenne Jackson and Debbie Harry Will Make Caf Carlyle Debuts; Winter Lineup Announced by Carey Purcell

The Café Carlyle, located within the Carlyle Hotel, will feature Broadway and recording stars as well as a rock-and-roll icon during its winter 2015 season.

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Hedwig Star Michael C. Hall Will Join Tits of Clay at Don Hill Tribute by Carey Purcell

Michael C. Hall, currently starring in Hedwig and the Angry Inch, will join his onstage band Tits of Clay and the show's composer and co-creator, Stephen Trask, at Don Hill's, th…

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Anthony Hopkins Will Explore the "Westworld" With Ed Harris and Jeffrey Wright by Carey Purcell

A series order has been given to the HBO series "Westworld," a new drama about the dawn of artificial consciousness and the future of sin, according to the Hollywood Reporter.

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Big Fish Scribe John August Will Bring "Scary Stories" to the Big Screen by Carey Purcell

John August, who has made a career of bringing fanciful stories to the screen, including "Big Fish," "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" and "The Corpse Bride,"…

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"Still Dreaming," Documentary About Lillian Booth Actors' Home, Presented Tonight at DOC NYC by Carey Purcell

"Still Dreaming," the documentary film about residents of the Lillian Booth Actors' Home performing A Midsummer Night's Dream, receives its world premiere Nov. 18-19 at…

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By The Water, New Play About Hurricane Sandy's Aftermath, Opens at City Center Tonight by Carey Purcell

By The Water, a new play that marks the first produced collaboration between Manhattan Theatre Club and Ars Nova, receives its world premiere at New York City Center, officially opening Nov.…

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Monday, November 17, 2014

Michael Mayer Will Direct Matt Doyle and Nick Cordero in Superhero Musical Brooklynite at The Vineya by Carey Purcell

The Vineyard Theatre will present the world premiere of the new musical Brooklynite, inspired by the Brooklyn Superhero Supply Company, in 2015.

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Christine Lahti Will Climb "Steps" With James Brolin and Jason Ritter by Carey Purcell

Christine Lahti, who was last seen on Broadway inw God of Carnage, will appear in the family drama "The Steps," co-starring with James Brolin and Jason Ritter, according to Dea…

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Jude Law May Join Guy Ritchie's "Roundtable" by Carey Purcell

Academy Award nominee Jude Law is in negotiations to star in the film "Knights of The Roundtable," about King Arthur, Deadline.com reports.

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Steinberg Awards Honor Stephen Adly Guirgis With Star-Studded Evening of Performances by Carey Purcell

Tony Award nominee Stephen Adly Guirgis is honored with the Steinberg Distinguished Playwright Award at the Seventh Annual Steinberg Playwright "Mimi" Awards, where a group of acto…

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Rockers on Broadway - Teen Idols, Featuring Megan Hilty, Courtney Reed, Jarrod Spector and More, Hel by Carey Purcell

Rockers on Broadway, the annual benefit concert, is offered Nov. 17 at 7:30 PM at Le Poisson Rouge.

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Broadway and Movie Stars Join "Saturday Night Live" Alum for 24 Hour Plays: On Broadway Tonight by Carey Purcell

The 14th Annual 24 Hour Plays: On Broadway, featuring Rachel Dratch, Aasif Mandvi and Melanie Griffith, is presented Nov. 17 at 8 PM at the American Airlines Theatre.

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Sunday, November 16, 2014

Chita Rivera and John Doyle Reunite at Classic Stage Company Tonight by Carey Purcell

Classic Stage Company features Chita Rivera in conversation with John Doyle, who recently directed her in the musical The Visit at Williamstown Theatre Festival, Nov. 16 at 7:30 PM.

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Saturday, November 15, 2014

Larry Yando Returns as Scrooge in Goodman Theatre's A Christmas Carol, Beginning Tonight by Carey Purcell

The Goodman Theatre's production of A Christmas Carol, marking the theatre's 37th annual production of the classic holiday story by Charles Dickens, begins performances Nov. 15 starr…

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Burke Moses Is The Grinch, Starting Tonight by Carey Purcell

The Old Globe Theatre begins its holiday season with the 17th annual production of Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, the musical inspired by the children's book, starting N…

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Friday, November 14, 2014

Jessica Lange Covers "September Song" on "American Horror Story"; Song Now on iTunes by Carey Purcell

Academy Award winner and "American Horror Story" star Jessica Lange continued her trend of singing on Ryan Murphy's hit TV show by performing the classic "September Song&q…

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Culture Club Tour Canceled Due to Boy George Ailment by Carey Purcell

The previously announced reunion tour of Culture Club has been canceled due to a throat polyp developed by the band's lead singer, Boy George, the New York Times reports.

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Modernized Five Guys Named Moe "Let the Good Times Roll" at Arena Stage by Carey Purcell

Five Guys Named Moe, a reimagined version of the tribute to the "King of the Jukebox" composer and saxophonist Louis Jordan, begins performances at Arena Stage Nov. 14 prior to an …

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Thursday, November 13, 2014

Lincoln Center Pays Millions to Avery Fisher Family to Rename Performing Arts Venue by Carey Purcell

Avery Fisher Hall, the home to the New York Philharmonic, will be renamed.

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Audience Playwright Peter Morgan Will Explore Queen Elizabeth II in New Netflix Drama "The Crown" by Carey Purcell

Award-winning writer Peter Morgan will continue his exploration of the British monarchy with "The Crown," a drama about Queen Elizabeth II that will be offered through Netflix …

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Wednesday, November 12, 2014

It's Only a Theatre: Producers of The Audience Reject $400,000 Offer to Swap Houses by Carey Purcell

Producers of It's Only a Play, the Terrence McNally comedy currently playing the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, made an offer of $400,000 to the producers of The Audience, the Helen Mirren p…

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It's Only a Theatre: Producers of The Audience Reject $400,00 Offer to Change Locations by Carey Purcell

Producers of It's Only a Play, the Terrence McNally comedy currently playing the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, made an offer of $400,000 to the producers of The Audience, the Helen Mirren p…

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What the Butler Saw, With Paxton Whitehead, Charles Shaughnessy and Frances Barber, Begins at the Ma by Carey Purcell

Joe Orton's What the Butler Saw, the comedic farce of seduction and blackmail, begins performances at the Mark Taper Forum Nov. 12.

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"To Life!": Fiddler on the Roof Opens at Arena Stage Tonight by Carey Purcell

The classic musical Fiddler on the Roof is presented in an in-the-round staging by Arena Stage, officially opening Nov. 12 following preview performances that began Oct. 31.

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World Premiere of Heidi Schreck's Grand Concourse, About Faith and Forgiveness, Opens Tonight by Carey Purcell

The world-premiere Playwrights Horizons production of Heidi Schreck's Grand Concourse officially opens Nov. 12 following previews that began Oct. 17 Off-Broadway at the Peter Jay…

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Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Ellen Burstyn, Stephen McKinley Henderson and More Will Perform Stephen Adly Guirgis Works at Steinb by Carey Purcell

Tony Award nominee Stephen Adly Guirgis will be honored with the Steinberg Distinguished Playwright Award at the Seventh Annual Steinberg Playwright "Mimi" Awards, where a group of…

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Humana Festival to Feature New Plays by Colman Domingo, Pig Iron Theatre Company and More by Carey Purcell

Six world-premiere productions, exploring the relationships between families and friends as well as a new bluegrass musical, will be featured in the The 39th Humana Festival of New Ameri…

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"He's Packing His Trunk!" Watch Elephant!, Musical Adaptation of The Elephant Man (Video) by Carey Purcell

With a revival of The Elephant Man, starring Bradley Cooper and Patricia Clarkson, in previews on Broadway, Playbill.com was surprised to find footage of a musical adaptation, complete with …

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Broadway Production of The Audience, With Helen Mirren, Will Feature Different Ending Than Original by Carey Purcell

The Broadway production of The Audience, Peter Morgan's play about Queen Elizabeth II, with Helen Mirren starring as the monarch, will feature a different ending than the original London…

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