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Monday, April 6, 2015

Tony Sheldon, Donna Vivino and Tracy McDowell Will Say G’DAY Broadway! at the Metropolitan Room by Michael Gioia

G'DAY Broadway! The Music of Matthew Lee Robinson, a concert featuring the music of the Australian songwriter, will be held April 29 at The Metropolitan Room in New York City.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:03PM

Listen to Beautiful Male Cover of “Over the Rainbow” from Godspell Actor (Video) by Michael Gioia

Eric Michael Krop, who was seen in the Broadway revival of Godspell, is lining up concert gigs throughout April and May. He's also released a cover of "Over the Rainbow," featu…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:45PM

Listen to Beautiful Male Cover of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” from Godspell Actor (Video) by Michael Gioia

Eric Michael Krop, who was seen in the Broadway revival of Godspell, is lining up concert gigs throughout April and May. He's also released a cover of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow,&q…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:45PM

Beltress Natalie Weiss Will Play the Highline This Summer by Michael Gioia

Natalie Weiss, who has been seen on Broadway in Everyday Rapture and in the 25th anniversary tour of Les Misérables, will play the Highline Ballroom July 13.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:34PM

Karen Olivo to Make Directorial Debut Her Personal Connection During a Time of “Transition” by Michael Gioia

Tony Award winner Karen Olivo, who left New York City showbiz behind for a "full" life in Madison, WI, will make her directorial debut this summer with Chris Miller and Nathan Tyse…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:07PM

Jim Parsons Welcomes His Angels to Act of God by Michael Gioia

Tony nominee Christopher Fitzgerald and "Saturday Night Live" alum Tim Kazurinsky will play the Archangels Michael and Gabriel in the cast of the new Broadway comedy An Act of God,…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:00PM

Tom Kitt, Jennifer Damiano, Bryce Pinkham and Over Two Dozen More Sing at the Highline Ballroom Toni by Michael Gioia

A benefit concert for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, featuring Tony Award winner Tom Kitt and Tony nominees Jennifer Damiano and Bryce Pinkham, is held April 6 at the Highline Ba…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Sunday, April 5, 2015

Get a Virtual Backstage Tour of Beautiful Today! by Michael Gioia

Ever wonder what it's like backstage at a Broadway show? Jarrod Spector, who originated the role of Barry Mann in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, takes over Playbill's official T…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Jeremy Jordan, Josh Young, Ben Platt, Ben Fankhauser, Natalie Weiss and More Sing Sam Smith Songs To by Michael Gioia

Broadway stars celebrate the music of Sam Smith, the U.K. singer-songwriter who won big at this year's Grammy Awards, April 5 at 54 Below. 

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, April 3, 2015

Anthony Rapp Will Get Back To Paying the RENT! This Month by Michael Gioia

Anthony Rapp, who starred in Broadway's Rent, will headline Paying the RENT!, a concert event with NYC-based theatre company Uncompromising Artistry Productions that will be held Apr…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:21PM

Ryan Scott Oliver’s Darling, A Sexy Retelling of Peter Pan, Will Get Developmental Lab This Summer by Michael Gioia

A developmental lab of Ryan Scott Oliver's Darling, a dark and sexy retelling of Peter Pan, will be held this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:52AM

Playbill Playlist: Josh Young, Ben Platt, Ben Fankhauser, Natalie Weiss and More Pick Favorites by S by Michael Gioia

Broadway stars will celebrate the music of Sam Smith, the U.K. singer-songwriter who won big at this year's Grammy Awards, April 5 at 54 Below. In anticipation of the evening, member…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:52AM
Thursday, April 2, 2015

Broadway, Get Ready for a Bloodbath American Psycho Musical Targeting 2016 by Adam Hetrick and Michael Gioia

Serial killer Patrick Batemen will likely bow on Broadway in spring 2016, when American Psycho, the new musical by Duncan Sheik and Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, will make its Main Stem bow.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:54PM

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton Understudy May Step In Weekly by Michael Gioia

Javier Muñoz, who understudies lead actor Lin-Manuel Miranda in his Off-Broadway musical Hamilton, may be stepping in weekly at The Public Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:52PM

George Salazar Crushes On Remy Zaken In Ten-Minute Musical About “Cool Cats” A Cappella Group by Michael Gioia

Godspell actor George Salazar and Spring Awakening actress Remy Zaken headline the latest ten-minute musical for the Take A Ten podcast, entitled The Summer of '63.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:57PM

Get a Virtual Backstage Tour of Beautiful On Easter Sunday! by Michael Gioia

Ever wonder what it's like backstage at a Broadway show? Jarrod Spector, who originated the role of Barry Mann in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, will take over Playbill's offici…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Watch a Clip from the Immersive L.A. Staging of Carrie by Andrew Gans and Michael Gioia

A video clip has been released from the Los Angeles premiere of the re-imagined, environmental and immersive production of Carrie, which is currently playing through April 5 at Southern …

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:57AM

Passion Reignites in Broadway’s Skylight, With Carey Mulligan and Bill Nighy, Opening Tonight by Michael Gioia

The Broadway production of David Hare's Skylight, starring Carey Mulligan, Bill Nighy and Matthew Beard — who all re-create their acclaimed London performances&…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, April 1, 2015

Holland Taylor Plans to Reprise (and Film) Her Solo Play Ann by Michael Gioia

Holland Taylor, who was Tony-nominated for her portrayal of Governor Ann Richards in her solo play Ann, plans to play the part again — and have it filmed.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:22PM

“He’s Got Real, Crippling Social Anxiety,” Says Ben Platt On His Next Role By Dogfight Creators by Michael Gioia

Ben Platt, who wrapped up his year-long run in Broadway's Book of Mormon earlier this year, will headline the world premiere of Benj Pasek and Justin Paul's newest project, Dear …

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:07PM

A Cellist Discovers Superpowers From His Bow in Premiere of Rock Musical Lizard Boy, Opening Tonight by Michael Gioia

Seattle Repertory Theatre's production of Lizard Boy, a world-premiere rock musical written and performed by Seattle native Justin Huertas, officially opens April 1 on the L…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

“Newsies” Meet the Newsies at Special Movie Screening, Uniting Stars from Stage and Screen, Tonight by Michael Gioia

A showing of the 1992 Disney film "Newsies," attended by original cast members from the film as well as stars of the Broadway musical's national tour, is held April 1 at the El…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Tom Kitt, Jennifer Damiano, Bryce Pinkham and Over Two Dozen More Among Benefit Concert for Children by Michael Gioia

Tony Award winner Tom Kitt and Tony nominees Jennifer Damiano and Bryce Pinkham are among the artists set to perform in a benefit concert for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital April …

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM

Vanessa Hudgens and Cast of Gigi Will Perform on TV Tomorrow by Andrew Gans and Michael Gioia

Vanessa Hudgens, who stars in the current Broadway revival of Gigi, will be interviewed on the April 1 broadcast of "Live with Kelly and Michael," which airs in the New York metrop…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:33PM

Which Former Cinderellas Sang “Agony,” and What Hunk Belted “Don’t Rain On My Parade”? Details from by Michael Gioia

Jeremy Jordan, Laura Benanti, Jessie Mueller and a slew of other Broadway stars were Miscast last night, when MCC Theater presented its annual gala at the Hammerstein Ballroom. Here's wh…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:29AM

Original Star of Broadway’s Grease Swings Into National Tour of Pippin Tonight by Michael Gioia

Adrienne Barbeau, the Tony Award-nominated original Rizzo of Broadway's Grease, swings into the national tour of Pippin beginning March 31 in Ft. Lauderdale.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Nathan Lane Returns to Broadway’s It’s Only a Play Tonight; T.R. Knight Joins Cast, Too by Michael Gioia

Emmy Award-nominated actor T.R. Knight, known for his television work on "Grey's Anatomy," joins the cast of Broadway's It's Only a Play in the role of Frank Finger…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Monday, March 30, 2015

There Will Also Be Female Strippers in Magic Mike Musical, Plus the Facts on Freaky Friday! by Michael Gioia

Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey, whose musical If/Then recently concluded its Broadway run, are at work on two stage adaptations: Freaky Friday and Magic Mike. Here's what we know.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:30PM

Exclusive: On the Twentieth Century Recording Will Be Two-CD Set; Track Listing Revealed by Andrew Gans and Michael Gioia

PS Classics' cast recording of the Roundabout Theatre Company's critically acclaimed revival of On the Twentieth Century, starring Kristin Chenoweth, will be a two-CD set.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:06PM

Charlie Pollock, Wesley Taylor, Lauren Molina, Patti Murin Cast in Lab of Broadway-Bound Nerds by Michael Gioia

Nerds, the new musical about tech giants Bill Gates and Steve Jobs, will have a developmental lab April 16-17 in New York City, producer Carl Levin confirmed to Playbill.com. 

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:08PM

Artists from Mormon and Fun Home Complete Creative Team for Broadway’s Act of God, Starring Jim Pars by Michael Gioia

The complete creative team for the new Broadway comedy An Act of God, starring Emmy and Golden Globe Award winner Jim Parsons, has been announced by producer Jeffrey Finn. Performances will …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:08PM

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