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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…

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THE LEADING MEN: Matthew James Thomas Discovers His Corner of the Sky in Broadway's Pippin by Michael Gioia

British actor Matthew James Thomas, who made his Broadway debut as the Peter Parker alternate in Broadway's Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark — going on twice a week for star Reeve Car…

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Pippin Finds "Glory" in Diane Paulus' Cirque-Inspired Broadway Revival, Opening April 25 by Michael Gioia

Tony Award nominee Patina Miller invites audiences into the circus tent housed at the Music Box Theatre, where the first Broadway revival of the Tony Award-winning 1972 pop musical Pippin&nb…

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Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Nikki M. James, Zosia Mamet, Anthony Rapp, Joe Iconis and More Will Create the 2013 24 Hour Musicals in NYC by Michael Gioia

The 24 Hour Company will team 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, rehe…

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Lauren Molina, Kate Rockwell and Dee Snider Offer Rock'N Roll & Debauchery April 24 by Michael Gioia

Lauren Molina, Kate Rockwell and Dee Snider are among the artists who are part of Rock'N Roll & Debauchery, an evening presented by Studio 7Arts, April 24 at The Cutting Room.

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Kinky Boots' Celina Carvajal and Rock Band The Deafening Offer NYC Concert April 24 by Michael Gioia

Celina Carvajal, who plays Nicola in the new Broadway musical Kinky Boots, and her rock band The Deafening offer a New York City concert April 24 at Arlene's Grocery.

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European Premiere of Bare Pop Opera, Starring Ross William Wild and Michael Vinsen, Begins April 24 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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Constantine Maroulis, Lauren Molina, Kate Rockwell and Dee Snider Offer Rock'N Roll & Debauchery April 24 by Michael Gioia

Constantine Maroulis, Lauren Molina, Kate Rockwell and Dee Snider are among the artists who are part of Rock'N Roll & Debauchery, an evening presented by Studio 7Arts, April 24 …

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Brett Ryback and Ben D. Goldberg Are Rodgers and Hart in World Premiere of Falling For Make Believe, Beginning April 24 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, beginning April 24,…

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Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Artist of Light, From "America's Got Talent" Dance Group iLuminate, Will Play New World Stages by Michael Gioia

Artist of Light, a stage show from glow-suit dance group iLuminate, who rose to fame on television's "America's Got Talent," will return to Off-Broadway following a world-p…

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Megan Hilty Celebrates New Album "It Happens All the Time" With April 23 Joe's Pub Concerts by Michael Gioia

"Smash" star Megan Hilty celebrates the recent release of her debut album, "It Happens All the Time," with concerts April 23 at 7:30 PM and 9:30 PM at Joe's Pub.

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Katie Rose Clarke Returns to Broadway's Wicked April 23 by Michael Gioia

Actress Katie Rose Clarke returns to the role of Glinda in the Broadway company of Wicked April 23 at the Gershwin Theatre.

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George Street Staging of David Ives' Venus in Fur, Directed by Kip Fagan, Begins April 23 in NJ by Michael Gioia

George Street Playhouse presents David Ives' Tony Award-nominated Best Play Venus in Fur, the final production of its 2012-13 season, beginning April 23 in New Jersey.

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Christina DeCicco Is Arachne in Broadway's Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark Beginning April 23 by Michael Gioia

Christina DeCicco, last seen on Broadway as the alternate Eva Peron in the recent revival of Evita, joins the cast of the high-flying musical Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark April 23.

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Monday, April 22, 2013

World Premiere of A Cautionary Tail and NY Premiere of White Hot Will Play The Flea by Michael Gioia

The Flea Theater will present the New York premiere of Tommy Smith's White Hot as well as the world premiere of Christopher Oscar Peña's a cautionary tail at the company's…

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NY Premiere of Finks, With Aaron Serotsky, Leo Ash Evens and Miriam Silverman, Extends Through May by Michael Gioia

The New York premiere of Finks, based on the true experiences of Jack Gilford and Madeline Lee Gilford and the Blacklist of the 1950s, has been given a two-week extension through May 5 at&nb…

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NY Premiere of Finks, With Leo Ash Evens and Miriam Silverman, Extends Through May by Michael Gioia

The New York premiere of Finks, based on the true experiences of Jack Gilford and Madeline Lee Gilford and the Blacklist of the 1950s, has been given a two-week extension through May 5 at&nb…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:25PM

"Smash" Ratings Remain at Series Low Following April 20 Episode 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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If It Only Even Runs a Minute 11, With Loni Ackerman, Brandon Victor Dixon, André De Shields and More, Held April 22 by Michael Gioia

The 11th edition of the Bistro Award-winning series If It Only Even Runs a Minute is held April 22 at (le) Poisson Rouge. This edition features a cast reunion of the entire original cas…

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THE SCREENING ROOM: Corey Cott, Rebecca Naomi Jones, Jay Armstrong Johnson and More Cover Stevie Wonder in Concert by Michael Gioia

Corey Cott, Rebecca Naomi Jones and Jay Armstrong Johnson were among the performers who took part in Broadway Sings Stevie Wonder, featuring new arrangements of songs from Grammy Award …

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Evita's Christina DeCicco Will Join Broadway Cast of Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark by Michael Gioia

Christina DeCicco, last seen on Broadway as the alternate Eva Peron in the recent revival of Evita, will join the cast of the high-flying musical Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark. She will begi…

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Matrix Awards Presented April 22; Tony Winner Audra McDonald Among 2013 Honorees by Michael Gioia

New York Women in Communications presents the 2013 Matrix Awards, honoring seven women who have established themselves in the communications industry, April 22. Five-time Tony winner Audra M…

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Victor Garber and Kelli O'Hara Host April 22 Our Time Gala; Jeremy Jordan, Anthony Rapp Among Performers by Michael Gioia

Our Time's 11th annual benefit gala, Worth the Wait — celebrating the bravery and achievements of young people who stutter as well as those who inspire their success &mda…

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Derek Klena, Farah Alvin, George Salazar, Blair Goldberg and More Tell The Story of Jo-Beth in April 22 Reading by Michael Gioia

The Story of Jo-Beth is presented in a New York City staged reading — as part of the First Look/Deeper Look Musical Theater Series — April 22 at the JCC in Manhattan. Derek …

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Daniel Quadrino, Andrea Ross, Lindsey Carothers and More Sing Drew Fornarola Music in NYC Concert April 22 by Michael Gioia

Daniel Quadrino (Bye Bye Birdie), Andrea Ross (Whistle Down The Wind) and Lindsey Carothers (Bring It On) are among the cast of Pace University students taking part in a one-night-only conce…

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Benefit Reading of The Glint, With Jean Smart, Beau Bridges, Michael McKean, Cecily Strong, Held April 22 on Broadway by Michael Gioia

Beau Bridges (How to Succeed, Who's Who in Hell), Jean Smart (The Man Who Came to Dinner, Piaf), Michael McKean (How to Succeed, "Laverne & Shirley") and Cecily Strong (&qu…

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Barbra Streisand Honored at 40th Annual Chaplin Award Ceremony April 22 by Andrew Gans and Michael Gioia

The Film Society of Lincoln Center honors Academy Award winner and Tony Award recipient Barbra Streisand — the first American woman artist to receive credit as writer, director, produc…

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Sunday, April 21, 2013

Ramin Karimloo's 2013 Concert Tour Kicks Off April 21 in CA by Michael Gioia

Ramin Karimloo, star of London's The Phantom of the Opera and Love Never Dies, kicks off his 2013 concert tour April 21 at The Federal in North Hollywood, CA.

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Sierra Boggess Offers Lessons in Love in New York Benefit Concert April 21 by Michael Gioia

Broadway Arts Factory presents Lessons in Love, featuring Sierra Boggess — most recently seen in the 25th anniversary of Broadway's The Phantom of the Opera — April 21 a…

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Lindsay Mendez-Michael Holland Musical You're Gonna Hate This Debuts April 21 at Joe's Pub by Michael Gioia

You're Gonna Hate This, a new musical from Lindsay Mendez and Michael Holland — who met and collaborated on the Broadway revival of Godspell — debuts at Joe's Pub in New …

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Saturday, April 20, 2013

BBC Two Series Showcases "The Many Faces of…" Michael Crawford April 20 by Michael Gioia

The BBC Two series "The Many Faces of…" traces the career of Tony Award-winning Phantom of the Opera star Michael Crawford April 20 on the U.K. network.

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