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Monday, March 23, 2015

Matthew Morrison Takes You Behind the Scenes at Finding Neverland… and Break Dances! (Video) by Michael Gioia

Matthew Morrison took "Good Morning America" behind the scenes at Finding Neverland this weekend. Watch him give a tour of the Broadway set and demonstrate his break-dancing sk…

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Ryan Scott Oliver Makes London Concert Debut Tonight With Olivier Nominee, Miss Saigon’s Kim and Mor by Michael Gioia

Award-winning composer Ryan Scott Oliver, whose Jasper in Deadland heads to Seattle's 5th Avenue this spring, makes his London debut March 23 at the St. James Studio.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Sunday, March 22, 2015

Piece of My Heart’s Zak Resnick Rocks Rockwood With Joey Contreras at Tonight’s Free Concert by Michael Gioia

Zak Resnick, who starred as Bert Berns in the Off-Broadway musical Piece of My Heart, joins singer-songwriter Joey Contreras for a free Rockwood Music Hall concert March 22.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Wicked’s Lindsay Mendez, Derek Klena and Katie Rose Clarke Reunite Tonight for Shanktunes Encore by Michael Gioia

Shanktunes, a night of original songs by Drama Desk-nominated arranger/orchestrator Lynne Shankel, returns to 54 Below March 22 at 9:30 PM.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

“Into the Woods” Film Cast Reunites, Along With Broadway Stars, for Sondheim Birthday Concert Tonigh by Michael Gioia

In celebration of the March 24 in-home debut of "Into the Woods" and Stephen Sondheim's 85th birthday, a lineup of Broadway performers gathers March 22 (the composer-ly…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Saturday, March 21, 2015

Cast Recording of Gigi, Starring Vanessa Hudgens, Will Be Released in June by Andrew Gans and Michael Gioia

DMI Records will release the cast recording of the Broadway revival of Gigi, which is currently in previews at the Neil Simon Theatre prior to an official opening April 8, in June.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:39PM
Friday, March 20, 2015

Children Must Listen! Lindsay Mendez Performs Exclusive Stephen Sondheim-Andrew Lloyd Webber Mashup by Michael Gioia

In celebration of Stephen Sondheim's 85th birthday and Andrew Lloyd Webber's 67th birthday on March 22, Playbill.com delivers an exclusive mashup of the composers' music, perform…

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:12PM
Thursday, March 19, 2015

Jeremy Jordan and Adrienne Warren Will Join Songwriter Michael Mott in Concert by Michael Gioia

Tony Award nominee Jeremy Jordan, Bring It On star Adrienne Warren and more will join songwriter Michael Mott April 7 at 54 Below for an evening of his original music entitled That Was Then,…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:30PM

Gypsy Robe Recipients Will Shine in Concert With Another Opening, Another Robe by Michael Gioia

Another Opening, Another Robe, an evening celebrating Broadway's Gypsy Robe recipients, will be held March 30 at The Laurie Beechman Theatre at the West Bank Café.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:19PM

Chilina Kennedy Writes Music, Too! Beautiful Star Will Release Debut Folk Album by Michael Gioia

Chilina Kennedy, who recently took over the role of Carole King in the Tony Award-winning production of Beautiful, will release her debut album, "What You Find in A Bottle," Ap…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM

Vanessa Hudgens Makes Her Broadway Debut Tonight! Gigi Begins Performances by Michael Gioia

The new Broadway production of Gigi, starring Vanessa Hudgens in the title role, begins previews March 19, prior to an official opening April 8, at the Neil Simon Theatre. 

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Hunter Ryan Herdlicka and Cady Huffman Sing About Joys and Perils of NYC Dating Tonight by Michael Gioia

My F#*ked Up Valentine, a concert about the joys and perils of dating in New York City, will be held March 19 at 54 Below cabaret in New York.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Playbill Playlist: Children of Eden Cast Picks Favorites by Stephen Schwartz, Including Wicked and P by Michael Gioia

54 Sings Children of Eden, an evening featuring music by Grammy Award winner Stephen Schwartz, will be held March 24 at 54 Below. In anticipation of the concert, members of the cast pick the…

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

Broadway’s Gigi, With Vanessa Hudgens, Announces Rush Ticket Policy by Michael Gioia

The general rush ticket policy has been announced for the new Broadway revival of Gigi, starring Vanessa Hudgens, which begins Broadway previews March 19 at the Neil Simon Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:27PM

New Season of Andrew Keenan-Bolger’s “Submissions Only” Web Series Will Hit YouTube This Month by Michael Gioia

"Submissions Only," the acclaimed web series created in 2010 by Kate Wetherhead and Andrew Keenan-Bolger, will begin a weekly release of the third season on its YouTube channel…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:08PM

New Season of Starry “Submissions Only” Web Series Will Hit YouTube This Month by Michael Gioia

"Submissions Only," the acclaimed web series created in 2010 by Kate Wetherhead and Andrew Keenan-Bolger, will begin a weekly release of the third season on its YouTube channel…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:08PM

Lindsay Mendez and Derek Klena Will Reunite for Pasek and Paul Concert, Also Featuring Ben Platt by Michael Gioia

Lindsay Mendez and Derek Klena, who starred in the Off-Broadway musical Dogfight, will reunite April 25 at Landmark on Main Street in Port Washington, NY, for a celebration of the music …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:58PM

Jason Gotay Will Star in LMNOP, A “Muzical” Erupting in Chaos When the Alphabet Disappears by Michael Gioia

Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark star Jason Gotay and Newsies actress Madeline Trumble will star in LMNOP – A New Muzical, a story in which letters fall from the sky and a town'…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:53AM

Carrie Comes to Life in Immersive L.A. Staging, Opening Tonight by Michael Gioia

The Los Angeles premiere of the re-imagined, environmental and immersive production of Carrie  officially opens March 18, following previews that began March 12, at Southern Cal…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:47AM
Tuesday, March 17, 2015

James Corden Sounds Off On Dolce & Gabbana and Talks Upcoming Guests of “The Late Late Show” (Video) by Michael Gioia

Tony winner James Corden, who starred in the film adaptation of Into the Woods, recently sat down on CBS' "The Talk" to chat about the upcoming guests of "The Late Late Sh…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:47PM

Judy Garland Returns! PBS Will Air Emmy-Winning Docu Recalling Her Life in Her Words by Michael Gioia

PBS has scheduled a national encore of the 2004 Emmy Award-winning film "Judy Garland: By Myself" March 20 from 9-11 PM ET on PBS.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:06PM

Take “Annie” Home! Movie Musical Remake, Starring Quvenzhan Wallis, Hits Shelves Today by Michael Gioia

The movie musical remake of "Annie," which stars Academy Award nominee Quvenzhané Wallis in the title role alongside Academy Award winner Jamie Foxx, is released on DVD …

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:47PM

Heathers’ Barrett Wilbert Weed Will Play Sally Bowles Opposite “Smash” Star in Cabaret by Michael Gioia

Barrett Wilbert Weed, a Drama Desk nominee for her breakout performance in Heathers: The Musical, will put on a pair of lacy pants and head to D.C. to star as Sally Bowles &mdas…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:35AM

First-Timers! 19 Broadway Debuts to Look Out For This Spring by Michael Gioia

With the spring Broadway season in full swing, Playbill.com looks at over a dozen artists who will make their Main Stem debuts this season.

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Monday, March 16, 2015

“Into the Woods” Film Cast Reunites Along With Broadway Stars for Sondheim Birthday Concert by Michael Gioia

In celebration of the March 24 in-home debut of "Into the Woods" and Stephen Sondheim's 85th birthday, a lineup of Broadway performers will gather March 22 (the composer…

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:39PM

“Into the Woods” Film Cast Reunites Along With Broadway Stars to Celebrate Sondheim’s Birthday in Co by Michael Gioia

In celebration of the March 24 in-home debut of "Into the Woods" and Stephen Sondheim's 85th birthday, a lineup of Broadway performers will gather March 22 (the composer…

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:39PM

Listen to “This Time,” Lea Michele’s Final “Glee” Solo Written By Darren Criss (Audio) by Michael Gioia

"This Time," a song penned by "Glee" cast member Darren Criss and performed by the show's star, Lea Michele, has been released.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:52PM

Matt Bomer and Cheyenne Jackson Check in to “American Horror Story: Hotel” by Michael Gioia

Matt Bomer, who starred in the HBO film adaptation of The Normal Heart, and Drama Desk nominee Cheyenne Jackson have been cast in "American Horror Story: Hotel," according to Varie…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:20AM

Broadway Belters Sing Songs By Adele, Michael Jackson, Beyonc, Justin Timberlake and P!nk Tonight by Michael Gioia

A Best Of Broadway Sings concert, featuring show-stopping numbers from the previous seven concerts of Broadway Sings…, will be held March 16 at 54 Below cabaret in Ne…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Sunday, March 15, 2015

All Aboard! Broadway’s On the Twentieth Century, With Kristin Chenoweth, Opens Tonight by Michael Gioia

Tony Award winner Kristin Chenoweth embodies Lily Garland, a role created by her idol Madeline Kahn, in Roundabout Theatre Company's Broadway revival of On the…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Matthew Morrison Is Finding Neverland; Broadway Performances Begin Tonight by Michael Gioia

Finding Neverland, the new Broadway musical that tells the tale of how Peter became Pan, begins performances March 15 at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

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