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Wednesday, May 1, 2013

The Last Five Years, With Betsy Wolfe and Adam Kantor, Will Be Recorded for Ghostlight Records by Michael Gioia

Ghostlight Records will preserve the Second Stage Theatre production of Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown's The Last Five Years, which stars Adam Kantor and Betsy Wolfe as a…

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Barrington Names 2013 Associate Artists; World Premiere of Southern Comfort Musical Receives $10,000 Grant by Michael Gioia

Barrington Stage Company has named award-winning choreographer Joshua Bergasse, actors Gretchen Egolf and Jeff McCarthy, and award-winning director John Rando as new associate artists at BSC…

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The Rascals: Once Upon a Dream to Embark on North American Tour; Dates and Cities Announced by Michael Gioia and Kenneth Jones

Following a sold-out Broadway engagement, The Rascals: Once Upon a Dream, a new concert event written by guitarist Steven Van Zandt, with music and lyrics by Felix Cavaliere and Eddie B…

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Richard Rodgers Award-Winning Musical Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 Begins May 1 at NYC's Kazino by Michael Gioia and Adam Hetrick

Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, Dave Malloy’s critically praised "electro-pop opera" based on "War and Peace," which played an extended Off-Broadway …

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Beth Glover, Mark Zimmerman, Chelsea Morgan Stock, Ross Lekites Share Good News! at Goodspeed, Opening May 1 by Michael Gioia and Kenneth Jones

Goodspeed Musicals' new adaptation of the Jazz Age musical Good News!, about college romance, football and a certain dance called "The Varsity Drag," officially opens May 1, fo…

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Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Tony Winner Adam Guettel Debuts New Material Alongside Pace University Students April 30 by Michael Gioia

The Pace University Department of Performing Arts presents a concert of works by Tony Award-winning composer Adam Guettel (The Light in the Piazza), performed by the composer and accompanied…

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European Premiere of Bare Pop Opera, Starring Ross William Wild and Michael Vinsen, Opens April 30 by Michael Gioia

Paul Taylor-Mills Ltd. presents the European premiere of bare, the pop opera by Damon Intrabartolo and Jon Hartmere — which was recently re-envisioned as a book musical and seen Off-Br…

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Jonathan Reid Gealt's "Here For You - Ballads for Broadway Impact" Album Released April 30 by Michael Gioia

Musical theatre composer Jonathan Reid Gealt's new album, "Here For You - Ballads for Broadway Impact," is released April 30 on iTunes, Spotify and Rhapsody. Proceeds from the …

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Monday, April 29, 2013

Jamie Foxx in Talks to Star Opposite Quvenzhane Wallis in "Annie" Film Remake, Directed by Will Gluck by Michael Gioia

Oscar winner Jamie Foxx is in talks to star opposite Quvenzhane Wallis, a 2013 Academy Award nominee for her performance in "Beasts of the Southern Wild," in "Annie,…

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Candice Guardino's Italian Bred, Directed by Donna Drake, Will Premiere Off-Broadway April 30 by Michael Gioia

Italian Bred, the new Off-Broadway show written by and starring Candice Guardino, will premiere April 30 at the Theatre at St. Luke's.

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Corey Cott, Jason Gotay, George Salazar, Zak Resnick, Claybourne Elder and More Set for Sam and Alex With a Z! by Michael Gioia

Sam and Alex With a Z!, a collection of songs from rising musical theatre songwriters Alexander Sage Oyen and Sam Salmond, will be offered May 13 at the Laurie Beechman Theatre in New York C…

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"Smash" Ratings Remain at Series Low Following April 27 Episode; Season Finale Will Air in Sunday Slot by Michael Gioia

Ratings of the second season of NBC's "Smash," the Emmy Award-winning musical drama about the creation and inner workings of a Broadway musical, remained at a series low follow…

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Jason Gotay, Rachel Potter, Adrienne Warren and More Celebrate Jonathan Reid Gealt's "Here For You" Album April 29 in NYC by Michael Gioia

Jason Gotay, Rachel Potter and Adrienne Warren are among the artists celebrating the release of musical theatre composer Jonathan Reid Gealt's new album, "Here For You - Ballad…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

PLAYBILL PLAYLIST: FUE's Max Crumm, George Salazar and Jason Gotay Pick Their Favorite Rock Songs by Michael Gioia

Max Crumm, George Salazar and Jason Gotay rock out weekly in the Off-Broadway musical comedy F#%king Up Everything. Here, the trio picks their favorite rock songs as part of Playbill.com'…

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Vanessa Williams Among Honorees at NCTF's Chairman's Gala, Hosted by George Takei, April 29 by Michael Gioia

Tony Award nominee Vanessa Williams is among the honorees at the National Corporate Theatre Fund's annual Chairman's Awards gala April 29 at New York City's Pierre Hotel.

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Asian-American Benefit Production of Hello, Dolly!, Directed by Lee Roy Reams, Presented April 29 by Michael Gioia

National Asian Artists Project presents a Rediscover Series production of the Tony Award-winning musical Hello, Dolly! for two performances only: April 29 and May 6 at The Pershing Square Si…

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Broadway's The Phantom of the Opera Welcomes West End Star Peter Jöback April 29 by Michael Gioia

The longest-running show in Broadway history, Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera, welcomes West End star and platinum-selling Swedish recording artist Peter Jöback begin…

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Jason Gotay, Rachel Potter, Adrienne Warren and More Celebrate Jonathan Reid Gealt's "Hear For You" Album April 29 in NYC by Michael Gioia

Jason Gotay, Rachel Potter and Adrienne Warren are among the artists celebrating the release of musical theatre composer Jonathan Reid Gealt's new album, "Here For You - Ballad…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Broadway Cast of Pippin Revival Heads Into the Recording Studio April 29 by Michael Gioia

The Broadway cast of the cirque-inspired revival of Pippin heads into the recording studio April 29 to lay down tracks from the Tony-nominated score by Stephen Schwartz. Ghostlight Reco…

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Sunday, April 28, 2013

Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth Plays New York City's Beacon Theatre April 28 by Michael Gioia

Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth, Mike Tyson's one-man show chronicling the ups and downs of his life and career as a champion heavyweight boxer that was seen on Broadway in summer 2012, ret…

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Nikki M. James, Anthony Rapp, Wesley Taylor and More Create the 2013 24 Hour Musicals April 28-29 in NYC by Michael Gioia

The 24 Hour Company teams up with Off-Broadway theatre company Exchange to create the fifth annual 24 Hour Musicals, where a team of nearly 100 artists cast, write, compose, direct, rehearse…

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Emma Hunton, Kacie Sheik, Alexandra Socha and More Join Songwriter Zoe Sarnak for April 28 Exposed Concert by Michael Gioia

Exposed: Zoe Sarnak in Concert, featuring the music of singer-songwriter Zoe Sarnak, is presented April 28 at the Time Out Lounge at New World Stages.

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Saturday, April 27, 2013

Gallery Players Production of Dreamgirls, With Charnette Batey, Tunisia Renee and Aisha Curtiss, Begins April 27 by Michael Gioia

The Gallery Players, Brooklyn's award-winning Off Off-Broadway theatre, continues its 46th season with Tom Eyen and Henry Krieger's Dreamgirls beginning April 27.

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Gallery Players Production of Dreamgirls, With Charnette Batey, Tunisia Renee and Aisha Curtis, Begins April 27 by Michael Gioia

The Gallery Players, Brooklyn's award-winning Off Off-Broadway theatre, continues its 46th season with Tom Eyen and Henry Krieger's Dreamgirls beginning April 27.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Brett Ryback and Ben D. Goldberg Are Rodgers and Hart in World Premiere of Falling For Make Believe, Opening April 27 by Michael Gioia

The Colony Theatre presents the world premiere of Falling For Make Believe, about the lives of Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart and featuring music by the songwriting duo, officially opening …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Theatre Development Fund Offers Autism-Friendly Performance of Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark April 27 by Michael Gioia

Theatre Development Fund's Autism Theater Initiative offers the first autism-friendly performance of Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark April 27. The 2 PM matinee performance is sold out.&nbs…

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Friday, April 26, 2013

Simple Joys! Pippin Star Patina Miller Gets Engaged at Opening-Night Party by Michael Gioia

Tony Award nominee Patina Miller, who stars as the Leading Player in the acclaimed Broadway revival of Pippin, said "yes" to boyfriend David Mars following the opening-night perfor…

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Nick Adams, Corey Mach, Kate Rockwell, Wallace Smith and More Set For Broadway Backs Boston Benefit by Michael Gioia

Nick Adams, Corey Mach, Kate Rockwell and Wallace Smith are among the performers set for Broadway Backs Boston, an evening where Broadway performers will come together to support those affec…

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Release Dates and Track Listing Announced for Annie Revival Recording; Bonus Tracks Include Jane Lynch by Michael Gioia and Adam Hetrick

A cast album for the 35th anniversary Broadway revival of Annie, starring Lilla Crawford, Anthony Warlow and Tony Award winner Katie Finneran, will be available for purchase at the Palace Th…

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Louis Ozawa Changchien, Matt Dellapina, Aubrey Dollar, Keith Nobbs and Chris Perfetti Will Be The Tutors at 2ST by Michael Gioia

Louis Ozawa Changchien, Matt Dellapina, Aubrey Dollar, Keith Nobbs and Chris Perfetti will star in the world premiere of Erica Lipez's The Tutors, which will kick off Second Stage Theatr…

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Thursday, April 25, 2013

The Assembled Parties, With Judith Light and Jessica Hecht, Extends Broadway Run by Adam Hetrick and Michael Gioia

Manhattan Theatre Club has extended the world premiere of Richard Greenberg's family drama The Assembled Parties, starring Tony Award winner Judith Light and Tony Award nominee Jessica H…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:48PM