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Tuesday, February 11, 2014

PHOTO CALL: First Look at Jonathan Cake and Joaquina Kalukango as Antony and Cleopatra at the Public by Joseph Marzullo

Jonathan Cake and Joaquina Kalukango will star as Antony and Cleopatra in the new production of Shakespeare's work, directed and edited by Tarell Alvin McCraney, which will begin perform…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:47PM

EXCLUSIVE PHOTO CALL: Alysha Umphress and Mara Davi Rehearse Signature Theatre's Beaches by Joseph Marzullo

Virginia's Signature Theatre will present the world premiere of Beaches, adapted from the 1985 novel by Iris Rainer Dart, beginning Feb. 18 at Signature's MAX Theatre. Mara Davi and …

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:48PM

PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: Alysha Umphress and Mara Davi Rehearse Signature Theatre's Beaches by Joseph Marzullo

Virginia's Signature Theatre will present the world premiere of Beaches, adapted from the 1985 novel by Iris Rainer Dart, beginning Feb. 18 at Signature's MAX Theatre. Mara Davi and …

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:48PM

PHOTO CALL: Kelsey Grammer, Andrew Rannells, Alfre Woodard, BD Wong and More Celebrate LA Opening of Vanya and Sonia by Joseph Marzullo

Tony and Emmy Award winner David Hyde Pierce, who was Tony-nominated for his performance in Broadway's Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, directs that Tony-winning Christopher Durang f…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:25AM
Monday, February 10, 2014

PHOTO CALL: New Production Images of Carly Rae Jepsen and Fran Drescher in Broadway's Cinderella by Joseph Marzullo

Singer-songwriter Carly Rae Jepsen, who shot to fame with the #1 hit single "Call Me Maybe," and TV and film star Fran Drescher made their Broadway debuts in Rodgers and …

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:23PM

PHOTO CALL: Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man Opens Off-Broadway by Joseph Marzullo

Matt Murphy's Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man, which is based on the best-selling book by Dan Anderson and Maggie Berman, officially opened at The 777 Theatre Feb. 9.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:17PM

PHOTO CALL: Broadway's Of Mice And Men Marquee Revealed by Joseph Marzullo

A revival of John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men begins previews March 19 on Broadway. The production will star Academy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner James Franco, Chris O'Dowd,…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:11PM

PHOTO CALL: Mary Testa, Barbara Walsh, Stephen Bogardus, Carolee Carmello, Heather MacRae, Sebastian Arcelus and More Celebrate William Finn by Joseph Marzullo

Congregation Beit Simchat Torah presented a concert celebrating the music of two-time Tony Award-winning composer-lyricist William Finn on Feb. 9 at Merkin Concert Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:43PM

PHOTO CALL: Charles Busch's The Tribute Artist Opens Off-Broadway by Joseph Marzullo

Primary Stages' premiere of playwright-actor Charles Busch's new comedy The Tribute Artist, featuring Busch and actress Julie Halston, officially opened Off-Broadway Feb. 9 after pre…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:06AM
Sunday, February 9, 2014

PHOTO CALL: Tyne Daly, Terrence McNally and Bobby Steggert Honor Patti LuPone at HRC Gala by Joseph Marzullo

Two-time Tony Award winner Patti LuPone was honored with the Ally for Equality Award during the Human Rights Campaign's greater New York gala Feb. 8. Guests included Murray Bartlett and …

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:21PM

PHOTO SPECIAL: Happy Birthday to Two-Time Tony Award Winner Judith Light by Joseph Marzullo

Multi-award winning actress Judith Light, who is starring on the TV series Dallas, celebrates her birthday Feb. 9. Playbill.com takes a look at her stage career. Happy birthday, Judith!

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:49AM

PHOTO SPECIAL: Celebrating Two-Time Tony Award Winner Judith Light by Joseph Marzullo

Multi-award winning actress Judith Light, who is starring on the TV series Dallas, celebrates her birthday Feb. 9. Playbill.com takes a look at her stage career. Happy birthday, Judith!

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:49AM
Saturday, February 8, 2014

PHOTO CALL: First Look at Charles Busch's The Tribute Artist by Joseph Marzullo

Primary Stages' premiere of playwright-actor Charles Busch's new comedy The Tribute Artist, featuring Busch and actress Julie Halston, officially opens Off-Broadway Feb. 9 after prev…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:55PM

PHOTO CALL: New York Rangers' Rod Gilbert and More Celebrate Riding The Midnight Express With Billy Hayes by Joseph Marzullo

Billy Hayes, who wrote the best-selling novel "Midnight Express," upon which the Oscar-winning film of the same name was based, officially opened on Feb. 5 in Riding the Midnight E…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:33AM
Thursday, February 6, 2014

PHOTO CALL: Bronx Bombers, Starring Peter Scolari and Tracy Shayne, Opens on Broadway; Red Carpet Arrivals and Curtain Call by Matthew Blank and Joseph Marzullo

Bronx Bombers, the new Eric Simonson drama about the history of the New York Yankees framed through the eyes of baseball legend Yogi Berra, officially opened on Broadway Feb. 6 at Circle in …

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:24PM

PHOTO CALL: Bronx Bombers, Starring Peter Scolari and Tracy Shayne, Opens on Broadway; Red Carpet Arrivals, Curtain Call and Cast Party by Matthew Blank and Joseph Marzullo

Bronx Bombers, the new Eric Simonson drama about the history of the New York Yankees framed through the eyes of baseball legend Yogi Berra, officially opened on Broadway Feb. 6 at Circle in …

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:24PM

PHOTO CALL: John Lloyd Young Opens At The Cafe Carlyle by Joseph Marzullo

Tony Award Winner John Lloyd Young, who originated the role of Frankie Valli in Jersey Boys, returned to the Cafe Carlyle with a new show on Feb. 4.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:43PM

PHOTO CALL: Berry Gordy, Krystal Joy Brown and More at “Motown: The Truth Is A Hit” Exhibit Launch by Joseph Marzullo

The Schomburg Center For Research In Black Culture premiered Motown: The Truth Is A Hit exhibit on Feb. 3. Berry Gordy and cast members from the Broadway musical Motown were on hand for the …

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:35AM
Wednesday, February 5, 2014

PHOTO CALL: Carly Rae Jepsen and Fran Drescher Make Broadway Debuts in Cinderella by Joseph Marzullo

Singer-songwriter Carly Rae Jepsen, who shot to fame with the #1 hit single "Call Me Maybe," and TV and film star Fran Drescher made their Broadway debuts in Rodgers and …

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:20AM
Tuesday, February 4, 2014

PHOTO CALL: First Look at Brad Oscar, Nick Cearley, Frankie James Grande in Off-Broadway's Pageant by Joseph Marzullo

Nick Cearley, Frankie James Grande and Marty Thomas will compete for the crown of Miss Glamouresse when the Bill Russell-Frank Kelly-Albert Evans musical Pageant returns to New York City in …

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:00PM

PHOTO CALL: Andy Karl, Margo Seibert and Cast Rehearse Rocky by Joseph Marzullo

Andy Karl and Margo Seibert will star as Rocky Balboa and Adrian, respectively, in the new Broadway musical based on the Academy Award-winning film Rocky. Here's a look at a recent rehearsal.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:15PM

PHOTO CALL: Zach Braff, Richard Kind, Constantine Maroulis, Anika Noni Rose and More at Second Stage's All-Star Bowling Classic by Joseph Marzullo

Zach Braff, Richard Kind, Constantine Maroulis, Anika Noni Rose and many more were on hand to participate in Second Stage Theatre's 27th All-Star Bowling Classic at Lucky Strike Lanes an…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM

PHOTO CALL: Judith Light, Cady Huffman, Norm Lewis, Krysta Rodriguez, Zachary Levi and More Celebrate Neil Patrick Harris by Joseph Marzullo

The Drama League's 30th Annual Musical Celebration of Broadway, which honored Golden Globe nominee and Emmy Award winner Neil Patrick Harris, took place Feb. 3. 

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:08AM
Monday, February 3, 2014

PHOTO ARCHIVE: A Look at The Stage Career of Philip Seymour Hoffman by Joseph Marzullo

Philip Seymour Hoffman, the Academy Award-winning stage and screen actor who brought great insight to each and every character he played, died Feb. 2. Playbill.com takes a look back at his s…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:40AM
Sunday, February 2, 2014
Saturday, February 1, 2014

PHOTO CALL: Liza Minnelli, Sandra Bernhard and Howard McGillin Visit Michele Lee at 54 Below by Joseph Marzullo

Stage and screen star Michele Lee offered the first of three performances at the Manhattan nightspot 54 Below, which began Jan. 30. Here are some of the guests who came out for the evening. …

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:35AM

PHOTO CALL: New Images of Cinderella's Carly Rae Jepsen and Fran Drescher by Joseph Marzullo

The Tony-nominated Broadway debut of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella will welcome new leads Carly Rae Jepsen and Fran Drescher on Feb. 4.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:31AM
Friday, January 31, 2014

PHOTO CALL: A Man's A Man, Starring Justin Vivian Bond and Featuring New Songs by Duncan Sheik, Opens Off-Broadway by Joseph Marzullo

Bertolt Brecht's farce A Man's A Man officially opened Jan. 30 at Classic Stage Company, following preview performances that began Jan. 10.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:43PM

PHOTO CALL: Brad Oscar, Nick Cearley, Frankie James Grande and More Rehearse for Off-Broadway's Pageant by Joseph Marzullo

Nick Cearley, Frankie James Grande and Marty Thomas will compete for the crown of Miss Glamouresse when the Bill Russell-Frank Kelly-Albert Evans musical Pageant returns to New York City in …

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:58PM

PHOTO CALL: Brad Oscar, Nick Cearley, Frankie James Grande and More Rehearse Off-Broadway's Pageant by Joseph Marzullo

Nick Cearley, Frankie James Grande and Marty Thomas will compete for the crown of Miss Glamouresse when the Bill Russell-Frank Kelly-Albert Evans musical Pageant returns to New York City in …

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:58PM
Thursday, January 30, 2014

PHOTO CALL: First Look at Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man by Joseph Marzullo

Matt Murphy's Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man, which is based on the best-selling book by Dan Anderson and Maggie Berman, began performances at The 777 Theatre Jan. 22.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:50PM

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