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Friday, December 25, 2015

38 Vintage Shots Reveal Unseen Moments With Celebrities Backstage on Broadway! by Matthew Blank and David Leshay

There's more to Broadway than what you see in production photos and opening night coverage! Former Broadway press representative David LeShay, currently the director of marketing and pub…

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Thursday, December 24, 2015

Go Behind the Scenes With Once Upon A Mattress’ “Honorary Jew” Hunter Ryan Herdlicka! by Matthew Blank

The Transport Group revival of the Tony-nominated Once Upon a Mattress has been delighting audiences at The Abrons Arts Center. The musical comedy stars Jackie Hoffman …

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Wednesday, December 23, 2015

It’s a Kinky Christmas! The Cast of Kinky Boots Shares Their Favorite “Ugly Holiday Sweater” Pics by Matthew Blank

Who doesn't love a good ugly holiday sweater? The fun-loving stars of the Tony-winning musical Kinky Boots sure do! They share some of their favorites, some of which were handm…

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Jerry Mitchell’s Gotta Dance Preps for Broadway, and We Have the First Photos! by Matthew Blank

Gotta Dance, a new musical based on the acclaimed 2008 documentary of the same name about professional basketball’s first-ever aged 60-and-older dance team, officially …

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How Broadway Celebrates the Holidays! Go Backstage and Into the Dressing Rooms at Your Favorite Show by Matthew Blank

There's something magical about the holiday season in New York City, from the big tree to Times Square to the store windows. Even though they spend much of their time in the theatre li…

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Tuesday, December 22, 2015

It’s Almost Christmas! Spend a Day in Atlanta With Violet and A Little Princess Star Emerson Steele by Matthew Blank

Emerson Steele, a Theatre World Award winner, plays the title character in Andrew Lippa and Brian Crawley's A Little Princess at Atlanta's Theatrical Outfit. The teenage star, who me…

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They Go Together! See the Newly Released Group Shots of the Grease: Live Stars by Matthew Blank

Grease: Live is coming soon! director Thomas Kail and set designer David Korins, the duo behind Hamilton, have announced that the upcoming Fox broadcast of the high school-set musical wi…

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Lynn Cohen to Explore Memory and Alzheimer’s in Reading of New Christine Toy Johnson Play by Matthew Blank

Lynn Cohen ("The Hunger Games") will head the cast of a Jan. 10, 2016, Barrow Group Theatre Company staged reading of Christine Toy Johnson's The Secret Wisdom of Trees.

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Pilates, Pics and Lots of Caffeine! Spend a Two-Show Day With Kathryn Gallagher at Spring Awakening by Matthew Blank

The powerful Broadway revival of Spring Awakening continues it limited run through Jan. 24, 2016, at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre. Musician Kathryn Gallagher, who plays guitar and lends her …

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Monday, December 21, 2015

New Fiddler on the Roof, Starring Danny Burstein, Opens on Broadway! Red Carpet and Curtain Call by Matthew Blank

Following in the footsteps of Zero Mostel, Herschel Bernardi, Topol and Alfred Molina, among others, five-time Tony Award nominee Danny Burstein is Tevye in the 50th anniversary staging …

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:31AM

New Fiddler on the Roof, Starring Danny Burstein, Opens on Broadway! Red Carpet, Curtain Call and Pa by Matthew Blank

Following in the footsteps of Zero Mostel, Herschel Bernardi, Topol and Alfred Molina, among others, five-time Tony Award nominee Danny Burstein is Tevye in the 50th anniversary staging …

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:00AM

New Fiddler on the Roof, Starring Danny Burstein, Opens on Broadway! Red Carpet Pics by Matthew Blank

Following in the footsteps of Zero Mostel, Herschel Bernardi, Topol and Alfred Molina, among others, five-time Tony Award nominee Danny Burstein is Tevye in the 50th anniversary staging …

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Friday, December 18, 2015

Inimitable and Original! Don’t Miss This Truly Astounding Hamilton Fan Art From Around the World by Matthew Blank

It's no secret that the stage of Broadway mega-hit Hamilton is filled with a massive amount of talent. It seems that the show has a lot of extremely talented superfans as well, many …

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Jesse Tyler Ferguson Prepares to Play 40 Characters in Broadway Return; First Promo Pic Here! by Matthew Blank

Five‐time Emmy Award nominee Jesse Tyler Ferguson, the "Modern Family" star last seen on Broadway in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, will return to The Great Whit…

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A Very Hirschfeld Holiday! Celebrating the Season Through the Famed Artist’s Pen by Matthew Blank

Al Hirschfeld returns to the Algonquin with more than thirty friends to celebrate a century of art and performance, in a special lobby installation that runs through March 9, 2016. To ring …

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Tuesday, December 15, 2015

Blue Skies Give Way to Snow! Go On the Road With White Christmas Leading Man Sean Montgomery by Matthew Blank

Following in the footsteps of Bing Crosby, Broadway's Sean Montgomery takes on the role of song and dance man Bob Wallace in the new national tour of Irving Berlin's White Christma…

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Feel the Rhythm As You Spend a Sizzling Day With Luis Salgado and Friends at On Your Feet! by Matthew Blank

Latin energy reverberates throughout the Marquis Theatre as the cast of On Your Feet! burns up the floor eight times a week in the new musical based on the lives of Gloria Estefan and Emili…

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Monday, December 14, 2015

Tradition Lives On in Powerful Photos of Danny Burstein and Cast in Broadway’s New Fiddler on the Ro by Matthew Blank

Following in the footsteps of Zero Mostel, Herschel Bernardi, Topol and Alfred Molina, among others, five-time Tony Award nominee Danny Burstein is Tevye in the 50th anniversary staging …

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Friday, December 11, 2015

The Color Purple, With Jennifer Hudson and Cynthia Erivo, Opens on Broadway; Red Carpet, Curtain Cal by Matthew Blank

The Broadway revival of The Color Purple, starring Jennifer Hudson and Cynthia Erivo, opened Dec. 10 at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, marking the Broadway debuts of both actresses. Opening…

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The Color Purple, With Jennifer Hudson and Cynthia Erivo, Opens on Broadway; Red Carpet and Curtain by Matthew Blank

The Broadway revival of The Color Purple, starring Jennifer Hudson and Cynthia Erivo, opened Dec. 10 at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, marking the Broadway debuts of both actresses. Opening…

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The Color Purple, With Jennifer Hudson and Cynthia Erivo, Opens on Broadway; Emotional Curtain Call by Matthew Blank

The Broadway revival of The Color Purple, starring Jennifer Hudson and Cynthia Erivo, opened Dec. 10 at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, marking the Broadway debuts of both actresses. Opening…

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Wednesday, December 9, 2015

A Secret Garden Like No Other; Go Inside the Ghostly World of Manila’s Raw, Intense New Staging by Matthew Blank

Repertory Philippines is currently treating Manila audiences to a fresh staging of The Secret Garden, and it's not the Secret Garden you may be used to. Directed by Dr. Anton Juan, the p…

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Head-Banging and Hip-Hop! Go Inside the 27th Annual Gypsy of the Year Competition by Matthew Blank

A three-year winning streak was snapped and $4.79 million was raised for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS at the 27th annual Gypsy of the Year Competition! Take a look at some of the on…

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Head-Banging and Hip-Hop! Don’t Miss Our In-Depth Photo Highlights From the 27th Annual Gypsy of the by Matthew Blank

A three-year winning streak was snapped and $4.79 million was raised for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS at the 27th annual Gypsy of the Year Competition! Take a look at some of the on…

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Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Must See! Drink In the Intoxicating First Pics of the Newly Re-Invented Great Comet of 1812 by Matthew Blank

Cambridge's American Repertory Theater's newly re-imagined production of Dave Malloy's electropop opera Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 began performances …

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“Courtesans and Eunuchs!” Spend a Busy Day at Two River’s All-Male Forum With Michael Urie by Matthew Blank

New Jersey's Two River Theater presents an all-male production of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, the beloved Tony Award-winning musical farce with music and lyri…

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Pics! Nathan Lane Headlines Starry Benefit Reading of The Man Who Came to Dinner by Matthew Blank

A one-night-only staged reading of George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart's The Man Who Came to Dinner, starring Tony winner Nathan Lane, was presented Dec. 7 at Studio 54.

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Monday, December 7, 2015

Pics! Emerson Steele Lives Out Loud in New Onstage Shots From Andrew Lippa’s A Little Princess by Matthew Blank

Emerson Steele, a Theatre World Award winner for her performance in Broadway's Violet, plays the title character in Andrew Lippa and Brian Crawley's A Little Princess at Atlanta'…

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School of Rock Celebrates an Electric Opening Night on Broadway! Red Carpet and Curtain Call Pics! by Matthew Blank and Matt Blank and Joseph Marzullo

School of Rock – The Musical, the first new Andrew Lloyd Webber show to open on Broadway in a decade, officially opened Dec. 6 at the Winter Garden Theatre, where his Cats ran for …

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School of Rock Celebrates an Electric Opening Night on Broadway! Red Carpet, Curtain Call and Party by Matthew Blank and Matt Blank and Joseph Marzullo

School of Rock – The Musical, the first new Andrew Lloyd Webber show to open on Broadway in a decade, officially opened Dec. 6 at the Winter Garden Theatre, where his Cats ran for …

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Sunday, December 6, 2015

Red Carpet Pics! Andrew Lloyd Webber’s School of Rock Celebrates an Electric Opening Night on Broadw by Matthew Blank

School of Rock – The Musical, the first new Andrew Lloyd Webber show to open on Broadway in a decade, officially opens Dec. 6 at the Winter Garden Theatre, where his Cats ran for n…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42PM

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May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
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Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards