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Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Max Crumm, Kacie Sheik and Janet Krupin Will Star in Concert of Electro-Pop Musical Coming to Bad En by Michael Gioia

Feast Productions will present a concert performance of the new electro-pop musical Coming to Bad Ends June 1 at 42West.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:21PM

Kinky Boot Is Always The Answer Even When It’s Incorrect in Final Jeopardy! (Video) by Michael Gioia

Everybody said "Yeah" on last night's episode of "Jeopardy," when the winning contestant incorrectly answered his Final Jeopardy question with, "What is Kinky Bo…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:48PM

Kinky Boots Is Always The Answer Even When It’s Incorrect in Final Jeopardy! (Video) by Michael Gioia

Everybody said "Yeah" on last night's episode of "Jeopardy," when the winning contestant incorrectly answered his Final Jeopardy question with, "What is Kinky Bo…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:48PM

Fiddler on the Roof Revival, Starring Danny Burstein, Announces Theatre, Opening Date and Creative T by Michael Gioia

The fifth Broadway revival of Fiddler on the Roof, the musical theatre masterpiece that tells the story of Jewish milkman Tevye, who strives to maintain "Tradition" as he sees his …

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:30PM

“Smash” Star Gets Sexy! Katharine McPhee Releases New Music Video “Lick My Lips” (Video) by Michael Gioia

"Smash" star Katharine McPhee has released a new single entitled "Lick My Lips" from her forthcoming studio album — her first since 2010's "Unbroken&qu…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:37AM

Singers From “The Voice” and “American Idol” Will Join Songwriter Michael Mott for Free Rockwood Con by Michael Gioia

Songwriter Michael Mott will offer a free concert of his pop music June 1 at Rockwood Music Hall in New York City. He will be joined by singers from "American Idol" and "The V…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:29AM

Cinderella Stars Harriet Harris and Laura Osnes Join Lineup For #tbtLIVE Concert by Michael Gioia

Tony Award winner Harriet Harris and Tony Award nominee Laura Osnes — who both starred in the Broadway revival of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella — have jo…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:41AM

Rock of Ages’ Mitchell Jarvis Brings Jacques Brel Back To Rockwood Tonight by Michael Gioia

Rock of Ages star Mitchell Jarvis returns to Rockwood Music Hall May 26 to showcase the work of Jacques Brel with Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well And Living Everywhere.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Off-Broadway’s Songs From an Unmade Bed Celebrates Tenth Anniversary in Concert Tonight by Michael Gioia

Songs From an Unmade Bed: In Concert, a solo work starring Michael Winther that features lyrics by Mark Campbell and music by 18 composers, is held May 26 at 8 PM at New York City&#…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Monday, May 25, 2015

Lin-Manuel Miranda Raps From Hamilton and Recounts 9/11 Experience For Wesleyan’s Commencement Speec by Michael Gioia

Lin-Manuel Miranda, who penned the Tony Award-winning musical In the Heights during his sophomore year at Wesleyan University, delivered the commencement speech at the University'…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:40AM
Saturday, May 23, 2015

Raise a Pint! Broadway Reacts to Legalization of Same-Sex Marriage in Ireland by Michael Gioia

Ireland became the first nation to legalize same-sex marriage by a popular national vote, with 62 percent of voters in favor of allowing gay couples to wed. Following the news, Broadway …

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:28PM
Friday, May 22, 2015

Must Watch! Diana DeGarmo Gets Swept Up By a Tornado in Dreamlike (and Chilling) Wizard of Oz Previe by Michael Gioia

Diana DeGarmo, who recently concluded her run as the Narrator in the national tour of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, will star as Dorothy in Studio Tenn Theatre Company's …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24PM

Team StarKid’s Latest Musical, Inspired By “Oregon Trail” Computer Game, Will Travel To NYC by Michael Gioia

StarKid Productions, creators of the musical parodies A Very Potter Musical, Twisted: The Untold Story of a Royal Vizier and more, will present The Trail To Oregon! beginning May 26 at the C…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:16PM

Karen Mason and Cady Huffman Among Judges For Don’t Tell Mama Competition, Where Winner Gets a Show by Michael Gioia

Judges for Don't Tell Mama's first annual Mama's Next BIG Act!, a 12-week competition that mixes styles and genres, have been announced. The contest's winner will receive…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:40AM
Thursday, May 21, 2015

Playbill Playlist: The Elton John Songs That Make Us Cry and “Feel The Love Tonight” by Michael Gioia

54 Sings Elton John, an evening celebrating the work of singer-songwriter Elton John, will be held May 26 at 54 Below. In anticipation of the evening, members of the cast pick Elton John…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:26PM

NYMF Hit Volleygirls Will Continue Development This Summer in Florida by Michael Gioia

Students at the University of Florida (UF) School of Theatre + Dance will workshop Volleygirls, a new musical that took home Best of Fest and Best Ensemble Performance honors at the New York…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:50PM

Tony Viewers Up in Arms Over Telecast; Petitions Started for Creative and Special Awards by Michael Gioia

The 69th Annual Tony Awards will be broadcast live from Radio City Music Hall on CBS June 7, but some Tony viewers are already disagreeing with what content will not hit the air.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13PM

Exclusive From The 2015 Tonys Playbill! Strike Up The Band - The Pit Prepares by Michael Gioia

Playbill.com takes readers behind the scenes — and under the stage — to learn about the pit orchestras of hit Broadway musicals.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Laura Osnes as a Teenage Dorothy and 10 More Exclusive #TBT Photos You Don’t Want to Miss! by Michael Gioia

Laura Osnes, Bryce Pinkham and Harriet Harris are among the performers who will bring the popular Instagram/Twitter trend of #tbt to the stage of 54 Below May 28 with #tbtLIVE Throwback Thur…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Bryce Pinkham, Aaron Lazar, Lilli Cooper Among Reading Cast of New Sherlock Holmes Musical Dust & Sh by Michael Gioia

Industry readings of Dust & Shadow, a musical adaptation of Lyndsay Faye's novel pitting Sherlock Holmes against Jack the Ripper in 19th-century London, were held May 18-…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:53PM

Rock of Ages’ First Post-Broadway Production, With Show’s Former Stars, Begins Tonight by Michael Gioia

The first post-Broadway production of Rock of Ages is presented at the Gateway Playhouse in Long Island beginning May 20. Genson Blimline and Amma Osei, who played Lonny and Justice, res…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Off-Broadway’s Songs From an Unmade Bed Will Celebrate Tenth Anniversary in Concert by Michael Gioia

New York City's SubCulture, which is currently hosting Jason Robert Brown's year-long residency, will offer a slew of theatrical events during the months of May and June.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:16PM

Listen to Christina Aguilera’s Haunting New Track From Finding Neverland’s Celebrity Album! (Audio) by Michael Gioia

Finding Neverland, the new Broadway musical that tells the tale of how Peter became Pan — starring Matthew Morrison as famed author J.M. Barrie — will release an album of…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:12PM

Darren Criss Hosts Today’s Celebration of Broadway JR Musicals, Featuring Students From Around NYC by Michael Gioia

The 10th Anniversary celebration of The Shubert Foundation/Music Theatre International arts education program, Broadway Junior, takes place May 19 at 10:30 AM at Broadway's Imperial Thea…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

On the Twentieth Century Recording, Starring Kristin Chenoweth, Out Today! by Andrew Gans and Michael Gioia

PS Classics' two-CD cast recording of the Roundabout Theatre Company's critically acclaimed revival of On the Twentieth Century, starring Kristin Chenoweth, is released May 19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Monday, May 18, 2015

Rock of Ages’ Mitchell Jarvis Will Bring Jacques Brel Back To Rockwood by Michael Gioia

Rock of Ages star Mitchell Jarvis will return to Rockwood Music Hall May 26 to showcase the work of Jacques Brel with Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well And Living Everywhere.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:25PM

Mean Musical Will Pull From P!nk’s Hits to Tell the Story of Rising Hollywood Rock Star by Michael Gioia

Producer Paul Adams and Emerging Artists Theatre will present a developmental workshop of the new musical Mean, featuring songs from Grammy winner P!nk's catalogue, May 30 in New York.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:16PM

Lisa Howard, Kyle Scatliffe and More Will Re-Examine Ragtime and Lion King’s 1998 Tony Battle in Con by Michael Gioia

The Tony Battles: 1998 Edition — Ragtime Vs. The Lion King, re-examining the tight Tony race of 1998, will be held June 4-5 at 54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:59PM

Honeymoon in Vegas Cast Will Reunite Day After Tony Awards by Michael Gioia

Although Jason Robert Brown's Honeymoon in Vegas did not receive any 2015 Tony Award nominations, the cast will still celebrate. They will reunite in concert June 8 at SubCulture, as par…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:47AM

Daniel Breaker, Janet Krupin, Bryce Pinkham, Ciara Rene and 17-Piece Big Band Swings 54 Below Tonigh by Michael Gioia

Following multiple sold out engagements, Charlie Rosen's Broadway Big Band returns to 54 Below May 18 to continue an official residence for 2015.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

“I Don’t Know, Personally, That I Would Wish It On a Kid”  Youngest Female Tony Winner Reflects by Michael Gioia

In 1991, Daisy Eagan became the youngest female actress to accept a Tony Award, winning for her performance as Mary Lennox in The Secret Garden. As 11-year-old actress Sydney Lucas a…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

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