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Monday, January 7, 2013

Seth Rudetsky Will Host The Concert, Featuring Tunes by Kooman and Dimond, Jenny Giering and More by Michael Gioia

Sirius XM Broadway host, actor, musician and Playbill.com columnist Seth Rudetsky will host The Concert, which launches David Sisco and Lorene Phillips' Directory of Contemporary Theatre…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM

Christine Pedi, David Beach, Jill Abramovitz Join Marcy Heisler and Zina Goldrich at Birdland Jan. 7 by Michael Gioia

The Broadway at Birdland concert series presents the return of The Marcy & Zina Show, featuring songwriting duo Marcy Heisler and Zina Goldrich, Jan. 7 at Birdland.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Andrew Kober, Will Blum, Lindsay Nicole Chambers and More Are Behaving Badly at Joe's Pub Jan. 7 by Michael Gioia

Broadway Behaving Badly, described as "the Most Offensive Night of Music Theatre" with tunes by rising songwriters, is offered Jan. 7 at Joe's Pub in New York City.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Adam Chanler-Berat, Hunter Ryan Herdlicka, Julia Mattison Join Jason Gotay for Some Kind of Wonderful Jan. 7 by Michael Gioia

Jason Gotay, who recently starred as Randall in Broadway's Bring It On: The Musical, offers a solo concert entitled Some Kind of Wonderful Jan. 7 at (le) Poisson Rouge.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Sunday, January 6, 2013

Silence! Chaplin Takes His Final Bow on Broadway Jan. 6 by Michael Gioia

Chaplin, the Broadway musical depicting the life of screen legend Charlie Chaplin and chronicling the rise and fall of the infamous Little Tramp, plays its final performance Jan. 6…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Saturday, January 5, 2013

Kikki & Grandpa & Baby, With Traditional Japanese Music, Plays NYC's Chernuchin Theater Beginning Jan. 5 by Michael Gioia

Okada Productions in collaboration with Yuji Takematsu presents Kikki & Grandpa & Baby, a new musical written and directed by Yutaka Okada, beginning Jan. 5 at the Chernuchin Th…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, January 4, 2013

Brazil Production of Chaplin Will Open in 2014 by Michael Gioia

Producers of Broadway's Chaplin, about the life of silent film star Charlie Chaplin, announced Jan. 4 that a production of the musical will open in São Paulo, Brazi…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:10PM

Alex Wyse Plays Lead Role in Off-Broadway's Bare Jan. 4-5 Matinees by Michael Gioia

Alex Wyse, who was seen on Broadway in Lysistrata Jones, takes over the lead role of quirky love-interest Peter in the Off-Broadway coming-of-age rock musical Bare for the Jan. 4-5 matinee p…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:03PM

Thomas Bradshaw's Job, Adaptation of the Book of Job, Returns to NYC's Flea Theater Beginning Jan. 4 by Michael Gioia

The New York premiere of Thomas Bradshaw's Job, a play that explores faith, returns for a limited engagement at The Flea Theater in Tribeca following the work's sold-out ru…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:20AM

Moisés Kaufman's 33 Variations, Starring Paula Plum, Begins Jan. 4 in Boston by Michael Gioia

The Lyric Stage Company of Boston presents Moisés Kaufman's Tony Award-nominated play 33 Variations beginning Jan. 4. Paula Plum stars.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Shatner's World: We Just Live In It Offered Jan. 4 at The Paramount Theatre in IL by Michael Gioia

A one-night-only engagement of William Shatner's Shatner's World: We Just Live In It is offered Jan. 4, as part of The Paramount Theatre's 2012-13 season, in Aurora, IL…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, January 3, 2013

Masterworks Broadway Will Release Remastered "Bye Bye Birdie" Film Soundtrack With Bonus Tracks by Michael Gioia

Masterworks Broadway will release a newly remastered version of "Bye Bye Birdie – The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack," in conjunction with the film's 50th anniversary…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:49PM

Christine Pedi, David Beach, Jill Abramovitz Will Join Marcy Heisler and Zina Goldrich at Birdland by Michael Gioia

The Broadway at Birdland concert series will present the return of The Marcy & Zina Show, featuring songwriting duo Marcy Heisler and Zina Goldrich, Jan. 7 at Birdland.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:58PM

Michael Arden, Nick Blaemire, Georgia Stitt and More Will Compose New Material for Once Upon a Time in New York City 2 by Michael Gioia

Once Upon a Time in New York City 2, a benefit concert featuring new material from emerging songwriters celebrating the city of New York, will be offered Feb. 3.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:25PM

"One Night Stand" Movie, Documenting 24-Hour Creation of a Musical, Will Feature Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Cheyenne Jackson by Michael Gioia

NCM Fathom Events, Overnight Musicals and The Broadway League will present "One Night Stand: Creating a Play in a Day," a one-night event broadcast to movie theatres nationwide Jan…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:12PM

Mame, Starring Andrea McArdle, Will Kick Off Bucks County's 2013 Season; World Goes Round Also Among Titles by Michael Gioia

Bucks County Playhouse, under the producing direction of Jed Bernstein, will kick off its 2013 season with the Jerry Herman classic Mame, starring Tony Award-nominated Annie actress Andrea M…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:20PM

Wicked's Stefanie Brown, Lesley McKinnell and Stephanie Torns Will Glitter and Be Green in NYC Concert by Michael Gioia

Glitter and Be Green, an intimate cabaret featuring a trio of Wicked alumni, will be held Jan. 14 at the Laurie Beechman Theater in New York City.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:41AM

"American Idol" Star Adam Lambert Explains His "Les Misérables" Film Criticisms Via Twitter by Michael Gioia

"American Idol" runner-up Adam Lambert, whose critical review of "Les Misérables" went viral and garnered a response from movie star Russell Crowe, took to Twitter…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:20AM

Inside Broadway and Annie Will Offer Free "Creating the Magic" Workshops For Students at Broadway's Palace by Michael Gioia

Inside Broadway, the not-for-profit arts education organization, has partnered with the Broadway revival of Annie to offer two exclusive "Creating the Magic" events, which will be …

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:44AM
Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Casting Announced for World Premiere of Michael Puzzo's Spirits of Exit Eleven, Dark Comedy Set at NJ Strip Club by Michael Gioia

The world premiere of Michael Puzzo's Spirits of Exit Eleven, the dark comedy set at a New Jersey strip club, will begin performances Jan. 10, prior to an official opening Jan. 17, at Th…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:23PM

"Les Misérables" Star Russell Crowe Responds to Adam Lambert's Film Criticisms Via Twitter by Michael Gioia

Following "American Idol" runner-up and former Wicked star Adam Lambert's criticisms of the Les Misérables film adaptation, Russell Crowe, the film's Javert, took to…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:43AM

Tiffany Topol, Jarrod Zimmerman, Karen Burthwright Among Cast of Writers' Theatre's Sweet Charity in IL by Michael Gioia

Writers' Theatre will present Sweet Charity, featuring a book by Neil Simon, music by Cy Coleman and lyrics by Dorothy Fields, beginning Jan. 22 prior to an official opening Jan. 31 in G…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:41AM

Green Day Will Resume Concert Tour in March; Tour Itinerary Announced by Michael Gioia

Rock band Green Day, whose Grammy Award-winning album "American Idiot" inspired the Broadway musical of the same name, will resume the club tour that was postponed in 2012 due…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:05AM

Andrew Kober, Will Blum, Lindsay Nicole Chambers and More Will Be Behaving Badly at Joe's Pub by Michael Gioia

Broadway Behaving Badly, described as "the Most Offensive Night of Music Theatre" with tunes by rising songwriters, will be offered Jan. 7 at Joe's Pub in New York City.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM

Playwrights Ayad Akhtar, Stephen Karam and More Receive Commissions From OSF's American Revolutions Series by Michael Gioia

Oregon Shakespeare Festival has added Ayad Akhtar, Kirsten Greenidge, Stephen Karam, Lisa Loomer and Karen Zacarías to its list of commissioned writers in the American Revolutions: Th…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Stephen Karam and PJ Paparelli's Revised columbinus, About Columbine School Shooting, Will Premiere in Chicago by Michael Gioia

American Theater Company will present the world premiere of the revised columbinus, including material devised from recent interviews with survivors of the Columbine High School shootings, f…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Tuesday, January 1, 2013

More "Starstuff"! Peter and the Starcatcher Will Reopen Off-Broadway by Michael Gioia and Adam Hetrick

The Tony Award-winning play with music Peter and the Starcatcher will transfer to Off-Broadway's New World Stages following its acclaimed Broadway run at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:17PM

Detroit's Plowshares Company Will Resume Production in 2013 Following Yearlong Hiatus; Season Announced by Michael Gioia

Plowshares Theatre Company in Michigan will resume producing in February 2013 following a yearlong hiatus for rebuilding and development. The 2013 season will include August Wilson's Gem…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Julie Andrews Hosts Great Performances' "From Vienna: The New Year's Celebration 2013," Airing Jan. 1 by Michael Gioia

Stage and screen legend Julie Andrews returns for the fourth time as host of "From Vienna: The New Year's Celebration," the annual event featuring the Vienna Philharmonic, whic…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Monday, December 31, 2012

Santino Fontana, Nancy Opel, Heidi Blickenstaff and More Perform at Tony's DiNapoli New Year's Eve Event Dec. 31 by Michael Gioia

James Moye (Silence! The Musical), Santino Fontana (Broadway's upcoming Cinderella), Tony nominee Nancy Opel (Urinetown) and Heidi Blickenstaff ([title of show]) are among the artists wh…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:16AM

Bill Charlap, Julie Halston, Jim Caruso, Mark Nadler and Lauren Fox Join Lineup for 2013 Nightlife Awards by Michael Gioia and Andrew Gans

Bill Charlap, Julie Halston, Jim Caruso, Mark Nadler and Lauren Fox have joined the lineup for the 11th Annual Nightlife Awards, presented by Max Weintraub and Scott Siegel, Jan. 14, 2013, a…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM

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