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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…

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Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Exclusive! Reliving the Algonquin Round Table Through the Eyes and Pen of Al Hirschfeld by Matthew Blank

The Algonquin Round Table helped to define an era with their wit. Many of its members were friends and patrons who helped launch Al Hirschfeld in his nearly century-long career in which …

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Monday, November 30, 2015

Those Dancing Feet Are Tapping Their Way Across America! Go On the Road With 42nd Street by Matthew Blank

TROIKA Entertainment's North American tour of the Tony-winning backstage musical comedy 42nd Street launched in September and has been delighting audiences across the continent ever …

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Thursday, November 26, 2015

Spend a Day With Eleasha Gamble, the Tattooed, Mohawked Nancy of Arena Stage’s Modern-Day Oliver! by Matthew Blank

Arena Stage's current production of Lionel Bart's Oliver!, the musical based on Charles Dickens' "Oliver Twist," takes a darker turn than most productions of t…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, November 25, 2015

The Stars of Grease: Live Demonstrate Their “Hand Jive” Skills in First Promo Video by Robert Viagas and Matthew Blank

The cast of Fox-TV's Jan. 31, 2016, live broadcast of Grease appear in a new video promo for the special, in which they perform part of the song "Born to Hand Jive"…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:27PM

Don’t Miss These Hilarious Pics From a Two-Show Day With the Fun-Loving Cast of Dames at Sea! by Matthew Blank

Spend a day with Danny Gardner, who is making his Broadway debut as Lucky in the Broadway premiere of Dames at Sea, which plays through Jan. 3, 2016, at the Helen Hayes Theatre. Follow him …

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Tuesday, November 24, 2015

I Am Helen Sinclair! On the Road With Bullets Over Broadway Leading Lady Emma Stratton by Matthew Blank

Rising star Emma Stratton, who recently headlined the national tour of Anything Goes, is now taking on the role of Helen Sinclair in the first national tour of Bullets Over Broadway. She ta…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:51PM
Monday, November 23, 2015

Exclusive Pics! Hunter Ryan Herdlicka Invites Us Into the Rehearsal Room for Once Upon a Mattress by Matthew Blank

The Transport Group revival of the Tony-nominated musical comedy Once Upon a Mattress begins previews Nov. 23 at The Abrons Arts Center, starring Jackie Hoffman as Princess Winnifred and…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:28PM

See the Very First Costumed Shots of Grease: Live Stars Julianne Hough, Vanessa Hudgens and Aaron Tv by Matthew Blank

People Magazine has released the very first shots of Julianne Hough, Aaron Tveit and Vanessa Hudgens in their costumes for Fox-TV's Jan. 31, 2016, live broadcast of Grease!

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:11PM

Weekly Schedule of Current Broadway Shows by Joey Sims and Matthew Blank

While most of Broadway runs on a traditional Tuesday through Sunday schedule (with Sunday and Monday evenings off), a handful of productions diverge slightly and offer performances at non…

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Sunday, November 22, 2015

Onward to Glory! A Photographic Celebration of Man of La Mancha on Its 50th Anniversary by Matthew Blank

Fifty years ago today, Man of La Mancha opened at the ANTA Washington Square Theatre with Richard Kiley and Joan Diener as Don Quixote and Dulcinea, and went on to win five Tony Awards, incl…

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Friday, November 20, 2015

Mary J. Blige Is Wickedly Glamorous in First Costumed Shots From The Wiz Live! by Matthew Blank

A brooding Queen Latifah, a triumphant Uzo Aduba and more are revealed in Paul Tazewell's costumes for the upcoming NBC-TV broadcast The Wiz Live! First look here! The anticipated l…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:25PM

From Joel to Alan to Ral to NPH; Enjoy the Mysterious Emcees of Cabaret by Matthew Blank

The original production of Kander and Ebb's Cabaret opened Nov. 20, 1966. On the show's 49th anniversary, we look back at some of the men (and ladies) who have bid audiences "…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:19AM

On Cabaret’s 49th Anniversary, A Look Back at the Many Perfectly Marvelous Ladies to Play Sally Bowl by Matthew Blank

The original production of Kander and Ebb's Cabaret opened Nov. 20, 1966. On the show's 49th anniversary, we take the chance to look back at some of talented actresses to portray …

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:27AM
Thursday, November 19, 2015

Kiss Your Brand New Uncle Tran! The Many Faces of Miss Saigon’s Devious Engineer by Matthew Blank

British megaproducer Cameron Mackintosh announced that he is planning a Broadway revival for the Boublil & Schönberg musical phenomenon, Miss Saigon. Eva Noblezada and Jon J…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:25PM

Take a Very First Look at the International Premiere and First Post-Broadway Bridges of Madison Coun by Matthew Blank

Atlantis Theatrical Entertainment Group is presenting the international premiere (and first post-Broadway production) of the Tony Award-winning musical The Bridges of Madison County.…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM

From Reality TV to Tony Nominee! Celebrating the Stage Work of Birthday Gal Laura Osnes by Matthew Blank

Tony nominee Laura Osnes celebrates her birthday Nov. 19. Playbill.com traces her path as she went from reality TV contestant to one of Broadway's favorite leading ladies. Happy birthd…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Chicago Celebrates 19 Years of Broadway Razzle Dazzle! by Matthew Blank

The long-running, Tony Award-winning hit revival of John Kander and Fred Ebb's Chicago, which currently plays the Ambassador Theatre, celebrated its 19th anniversary on …

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:21PM

In Celebration of the Tenor! A Photographic Look at the Stage Careers of Joint Birthday Boys Steven by Matthew Blank

It's a great day for tenors! Anthony Warlow and Steven Pasquale, two of the most sought-after leading men in musical theatre, both celebrate a birthday Nov. 18. We look at their c…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:05PM

From “Kim” to Cats to Carnage, We Celebrate Lea Salonga on the Theatrical Stage! by Matthew Blank

Lea Salonga became a theatre phenomenon when she landed the role of Kim in the hit musical Miss Saigon in 1991. More than 20 years later, she's back on Broadway creating another new rol…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:50PM
Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Behold Your New Wiz! Dazzling First Costumed Shots Revealed of The Wiz Live! Stars by Matthew Blank

A brooding Queen Latifah, a triumphant Uzo Aduba and more are revealed in their costumes for the upcoming NBC-TV broadcast The Wiz Live! First look here!

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:09PM

Behold Your New Wiz! Be Dazzled By the First Costumed Shots of All of the Leading Players in The Wiz by Matthew Blank

A brooding Queen Latifah, a triumphant Uzo Aduba and more are revealed in their costumes for the upcoming NBC-TV broadcast The Wiz Live! First look here!

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:09PM

Spend 15 Hours With Captain von Trapp! Sound of Music’s Ben Davis Eats His Way Through Los Angeles by Matthew Blank

The brand new Sound of Music national tour, directed by three-time Tony winner Jack O'Brien, officially opened at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles. Ben Davis, who stars as Captai…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:55AM

See Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty, Julie Taymor and Merle Debuskey Honored by the Theater Hall of Fa by Matthew Blank

The 2015 Theater Hall of Fame Ceremony was held Nov. 16 at 7:30 PM at Broadway's Gershwin Theatre, hosted by award-winning actress Estelle Parsons. The ceremony was then followed by …

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:25AM

The Hilton Sisters Returned to Us One Year Ago Today! Remembering Opening Night of Side Show by Matthew Blank

The reimagined production of the 1997 Tony-nominated musical Side Show, previously seen at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and the La Jolla Playhouse, officially open…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:56AM
Monday, November 16, 2015

Fanny’s Back! See Sheridan Smith and Company Rehearse the Sold-Out London Production of Funny Girl by Matthew Blank

The upcoming London production of Funny Girl has yet to begin previews but has already which sold out its entire run at the Menier Chocolate Factory within 90 minutes of going on sale, and a…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:19PM

Becoming “Valencia!” Broadway’s Gabrielle Ruiz Takes Us Behind the Scene at the New Comedy Series “C by Matthew Blank

Audiences are falling in love with the new CW comedy series "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend," which is packed with theatre actors including Santino Fontana, Vincent Rodriguez III and Donn…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:21PM

Becoming “Valencia!” Broadway’s Gabrielle Ruiz Takes Us Behind the Scenes at the New Comedy Series ” by Matthew Blank

Audiences are falling in love with the new CW comedy series "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend," which is packed with theatre actors including Santino Fontana, Vincent Rodriguez III and Donn…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:45AM

Stephen King’s Misery, Starring Bruce Willis and Laurie Metcalf, Opens on Broadway! Red Carpet, Curt by Matthew Blank

Misery, the new Broadway suspense thriller based on Stephen King's novel of the same name, officially opened Nov. 15 at 6:30 PM following previews that began O…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:23AM
Friday, November 13, 2015

Intense Olivier-Winning Staging of A View from the Bridge Opens On Broadway; Inside the Cast Party by Matthew Blank

The Young Vic's Olivier Award-winning production of Arthur Miller's A View from the Bridge, directed by acclaimed Belgian director Ivo van Hove, officially opened Nov. 12 at Bro…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:41AM
Thursday, November 12, 2015

Must See! Iconic Musicals Come Back to Life in Colorful First Pics From Prince of Broadway by Matthew Blank

Prince of Broadway, a new musical celebrating the Broadway career of Tony Award-winning director-producer Harold Prince, plays through Nov. 22 at Japan's Tokyu Theatre Orb. We ha…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:45PM

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