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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…

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See the Enchanting First Photos From Disney’s “Tangled” Stage Adaptation! by Matthew Blank

Prolific composer Alan Menken and lyricist Glenn Slater have written new songs for the latest Disney screen-to-stage adaptation, Tangled, which premieres Nov. 11 aboard the Disney Ma…

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Just In! Check Out the Haunting First Shot of Patti LuPone in the New Season of “Penny Dreadful” by Matthew Blank

Olivier and two-time Tony winner Patti LuPone will return to the Showtime drama series "Penny Dreadful" this season as a series regular, and we have the first shot!

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Just In! Haunting First Shot of Patti LuPone in New Season of “Penny Dreadful” by Matthew Blank

Olivier and two-time Tony winner Patti LuPone will return to the Showtime drama series "Penny Dreadful" this season as a series regular, and we have the first shot!

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From Bebe to Usher to Billy Ray to Brandy! A Look at All the Celebrities to Star in Broadway’s Chica by Matthew Blank

The long-running, Tony-winning revival of Chicago celebrates its 19th anniversary on Nov. 14. We look back at the various stars of theatre, film, TV and music to grace the Chicago s…

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Wednesday, November 11, 2015

How to Play a Nixon and a Ford; Spend a Two-Show Day With Betsy Morgan at First Daughter Suite by Matthew Blank

Musical theatre favorite Betsy Morgan is currently doing double duty as Tricia Nixon and Susan Ford in the Public Theater's world premiere of Michael John LaChiusa's First Daughter S…

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Through the Lens of MiG Ayesa: Exclusive Rehearsal Pics From the International Premiere of The Bridg by Matthew Blank

Atlantis Theatrical Entertainment Group is currently deep in rehearsals for the international premiere (and first post-Broadway production) of the Tony Award-winning musical The Brid…

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They’re Here! See Jennifer Hudson, Cynthia Erivo and Danielle Brooks Take Their First Broadway Bow i by Matthew Blank

The Broadway revival of The Color Purple, starring Jennifer Hudson and Cynthia Erivo, began previews Nov. 10 at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, marking the Broadway debuts of both ladies. We…

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Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Before “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend,” Vincent Rodriguez III Toured With Anything Goes… and Took Playbill A by Matthew Blank

Vincent Rodriguez III is now familiar to TV audiences as Josh Chan in the new CW comedy series "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend," but he is no stranger to the stage. Credits include Here L…

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See the “School of Rock” Film Stars Meet Their Broadway Counterparts At First Performance of Rockin’ by Matthew Blank

Andrew Lloyd Webber's School of Rock – The Musical started previews Nov. 9 at the Winter Garden Theatre. As a special surprise, eight of the child stars from the 2003 film on …

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Hello, Dolly! in Drag! See Song and Dance Man Lee Roy Reams as the Iconic Leading Lady by Matthew Blank

Lee Roy Reams has directed a lot of great divas in Hello, Dolly!, including Carol Channing herself in the final Broadway revival. But he may finally have come upon the ideal casting for the …

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Pics! Angela Lansbury, David Hyde Pierce, Rita Moreno and Dean Winters Join a Starry Crowd to Honor by Matthew Blank

The Acting Company honored Emmy Award-winner Tom Fontana, educator and student mentor Paul Fontana, and Acting Company Co-founder and Producer Margot Harley at a Gala Benefit evening…

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See Drew Lachey and The Skivvies Go Mad With Shear Madness! by Matthew Blank

The Off-Broadway production of Shear Madness, the Guinness Book of World Records' longest-running play in the history of the U.S., begins previews for an open-ended …

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Monday, November 9, 2015

See Asian-American Actors Including Jose Llana, Ann Harada and Ali Ewoldt Take on the Great Roles in by Matthew Blank

A host of top talent took part in Changing the Stats: Asian Americans on Broadway Nov. 2 at The Leonard Nimoy Thalia at Symphony Space. The evening offered excerpts from dream roles not trad…

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See Bob Saget Take a Bow in Hand to God With Backstage Guests Ashley Olsen, Danny Burstein and Rebec by Matthew Blank

Bob Saget, longtime host of "America's Funniest Home Videos" and star of the TV series "Full House," joined the cast of Broadway's horror/comedy Hand to God Nov. …

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New Musical Allegiance, With Lea Salonga and George Takei, Opens on Broadway, Red Carpet, Curtain Ca by Matthew Blank

The new American musical Allegiance, inspired by the life of veteran actor George Takei, officially opens on Broadway Nov. 8 following previews that began Oct. 6 at Broadway's Longacre T…

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New Musical Allegiance, With Lea Salonga and George Takei, Opens on Broadway, Red Carpet Pics! by Matthew Blank

The new American musical Allegiance, inspired by the life of veteran actor George Takei, officially opens on Broadway Nov. 8 following previews that began Oct. 6 at Broadway's Longacre T…

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Friday, November 6, 2015

Subway Naps and Coffee Roulette; Spend a Day With Meghann Fahy at MCC’s Lost Girls by Matthew Blank

The Off-Broadway premiere of Lost Girls by John Pollono is currently playing Off-Broadway's MCC Theater. Cast member Meghann Fahy (Next to Normal) shares a recent day at work!

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See Mary, Dickon, Martha and the Cravens as Never Before in Exquisite Vintage Portraits from The Sec by Matthew Blank

Baltimore Center Stage presents the heartwarming, soaring musical The Secret Garden, based on the enduring family classic penned more than a century ago by Frances Hodgson Burnett. Winner of…

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From Tommy to Peron; We Celebrate the Stage Work of Birthday Boy Michael Cerveris by Matthew Blank

Broadway favorite Michael Cerveris, who recently won a Tony for his leading performance in Fun Home, celebrates his birthday Nov. 6. Playbill.com looks at his career on the New York stage t…

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On Your Feet!, Gloria Estefan Bio Musical, Opens on Broadway; Red Carpet Arrivals, Curtain Call and by Matthew Blank

On Your Feet!, the new musical based on the lives of seven-time Grammy winner Gloria Estefan and her husband, producer-musician-entrepreneur Emilio Estefan, officially opened on …

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On Your Feet!, Gloria Estefan Bio Musical, Opens on Broadway; Red Carpet Arrivals and Curtain Call! by Matthew Blank

On Your Feet!, the new musical based on the lives of seven-time Grammy winner Gloria Estefan and her husband, producer-musician-entrepreneur Emilio Estefan, officially opened on …

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Don’t Miss These Steamy First Publicity Shots of Bridges of Madison County Stars Elizabeth Stanley a by Matthew Blank

The national tour of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical The Bridges of Madison County is set to star Elizabeth Stanley and Andrew Samonsky. We are thrilled to share these brand new…

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Steamy First Shots Revealed for Bridges of Madison County Tour, Starring Elizabeth Stanley and Andre by Matthew Blank

The national tour of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical The Bridges of Madison County is set to star Elizabeth Stanley and Andrew Samonsky. We are thrilled to share these brand new…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM

On Your Feet!, Gloria Estefan Bio Musical, Opens on Broadway; Red Carpet Arrivals by Matthew Blank

On Your Feet!, the new musical based on the lives of seven-time Grammy winner Gloria Estefan and her husband, producer-musician-entrepreneur Emilio Estefan, officially opens on B…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:15AM

On Your Feet!, the Hot New Gloria Estefan Bio Musical, Opens on Broadway; Red Carpet Arrivals by Matthew Blank

On Your Feet!, the new musical based on the lives of seven-time Grammy winner Gloria Estefan and her husband, producer-musician-entrepreneur Emilio Estefan, officially opens on B…

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Thursday, November 5, 2015

From Drood to Gigi, Celebrating the Stage Work of Birthday Boy Howard McGillin by Matthew Blank

Two-time Tony Award nominee Howard McGillin celebrates his birthday Nov. 5. Playbill.com takes a look back at some of his stage highlights.

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From Brian d’Arcy James to Lea Salonga to Tituss, Check Out All of the Stars You Never Knew Went Int by Matthew Blank

Into the Woods opened on Broadway Nov. 5, 1987! Playbill.com looks back at the two Broadway stagings of the musical, as well as some of the stars you may not have know performed in the show…

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See the Maggots Walk the Runway! An Exclusive Look Inside the Big Matilda Halloween Party by Matthew Blank

Halloween fell on a Saturday this year, which meant it was a two-show day for the company of Broadway's Matilda the Musical. That didn't stop them from finding time to celebrate,…

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See the Maggots Walk the Runway! Take an Exclusive Look Inside the Big Matilda Halloween Party by Matthew Blank

Halloween fell on a Saturday this year, which meant it was a two-show day for the company of Broadway's Matilda the Musical. That didn't stop them from finding time to celebrate,…

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Wednesday, November 4, 2015

Brooklyn Love, Playbill Pride and Backstage Fun! Spend a Two-Show Day at Wicked With Robin De Jesus by Matthew Blank

Robin De Jesus is currently lending his talents to the role of Boq eight times a week in the smash hit Stephen Schwartz-Winnie Holzman musical Wicked. The two-time Tony Award nominee…

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