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Tuesday, December 4, 2012

54 Below Announces January Lineup: Michael Cerveris, Donna McKechnie, Linda Lavin, Linda Eder and More Will Perform by Michael Gioia

New Manhattan nightspot 54 Below, which features a starry lineup of Broadway favorites, has announced its schedule for January 2013. Tony Award winners Michael Cerveris, Hinton Battle, Linda…

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Tony Winner Michael Cerveris, Krysta Rodriguez and More Join The 5th Annual Joe Iconis Christmas Spectacular by Michael Gioia

Tony Award winner Michael Cerveris (Evita, Assassins), Krysta Rodriguez (The Addams Family), Taylor Trensch (Bare), Julia Mattison (Godspell) and more have joined the lineup for The 5th Annu…

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Cast Recording of Broadway's Chaplin Released Digitally Dec. 4 by Michael Gioia

The original Broadway cast recording of Chaplin, the musical about the life of silent film star Charlie Chaplin, is released digitally by Masterworks Broadway Dec. 4. The CD will h…

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Donny and Marie Osmond Celebrate Christmas in Los Angeles Beginning Dec. 4 at the Pantages by Michael Gioia

Donny and Marie – Christmas in Los Angeles, the California premiere of Donny and Marie Osmond's Christmas show, begins performances Dec. 4 at the Pantages Theatre.

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"The Book of Mormon: The Testament of a Broadway Musical" Hits Book Shelves Dec. 4 by Michael Gioia

"The Book of Mormon: The Testament of a Broadway Musical," which documents the creation of the 2011 Tony Award-winning Best Musical, is released by Newmarket Press for It Books Dec…

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Monday, December 3, 2012

Tony Kushner, Daniel Day-Lewis, Sally Field and More Win 2012 New York Film Critics Circle Awards by Michael Gioia

The 2012 New York Film Critics Circle award winners were announced Dec. 3 at the Film Society at Lincoln Center. The awards will be handed out during the annual ceremony Jan. 7, 2013, at Cri…

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Matthew Morrison, Susan Egan, Stephanie J. Block and More Will Be Featured on "A Very Broadway Christmas" CD by Michael Gioia

"A Very Broadway Christmas," a new Christmas CD that supports the Dr. Carol Channing-Harry Kullijian Foundation For The Arts in its mission to promote the arts in public education,…

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THE SCREENING ROOM: "On My Own," "Who Am I?," "At the End of the Day" and More From Les Miz Film (Video) by Michael Gioia

Universal has released new clips from the film adaptation of the Tony Award-winning musical Les Misérables, including "On My Own," "Who Am I?," "At the End of…

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Jason Danieley, David Garrison, Jenn Gambatese, Mary Testa Will Celebrate W. S. Gilbert and the Broadway He Inspired by Michael Gioia

92nd Street Y's Lyrics & Lyricists concert series will present The Very Model of a Modern Major Lyricist: W. S. Gilbert and the Broadway He Inspired Jan. 12-14, 2013, at the Kaufmann…

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African Children's Choir Gala, Featuring Performance From Stephanie J. Block, Held Dec. 3 in NYC by Michael Gioia

Stephanie J. Block, who stars in the title role of Broadway's The Mystery of Edwin Drood, performs at the 4th annual NYC African Children's Choir gala, A Celebration of Music —…

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Shubert Alley, Band With Memphis Alumni Kevin Massey and Jamison Scott, Will Debut at 54 Below by Michael Gioia

Shubert Alley, a new country and bluegrass trio that features Memphis alumni Kevin Massey and Jamison Scott, will make its debut Dec. 7 at the Manhattan nightclub 54 Below.

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The Fantasticks' Jeremiah James Explores My Inner Superman Beginning Dec. 3 at the Metropolitan Room by Michael Gioia

Singing actor and recording artist Jeremiah James, who currently appears in Julie Andrews' The Great American Mousical at the Goodspeed Opera House, returns to New York City's Metrop…

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Chaplin Will Take His Final Bow; Broadway Musical to Close in January 2013 by Michael Gioia

Producers of Broadway's Chaplin announced Dec. 3 that the new musical about the life of silent film star Charlie Chaplin will play its final performance Jan. 6, 2013, at the Ba…

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Cast Members From Broadway-Aimed Rebecca Celebrate A Very Manderley Holiday at 54 Below Dec. 3 by Michael Gioia

Keep the Home Fires Burning: A Very Manderley Holiday, featuring cast members from the Broadway-aimed musical Rebecca, is offered Dec. 3 at the Manhattan nightspot 54 Below.

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Broadway Against Bullying Benefit, With Nick Adams, Annaleigh Ashford, Billy Porter, Ellyn Marie Marsh, Held Dec. 3 by Michael Gioia

Broadway Against Bullying, a benefit concert for No Bully hosted by Kinky Boots actor Paul Canaan, is offered Dec. 3 at Club Fugazi in San Francisco.

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Kate Baldwin, Harriet Harris Perform at Acting Company's Ruby Ball Dec. 3; James Houghton, Earl Weiner Honored by Michael Gioia

The Acting Company's 40th anniversary Ruby Ball is held Dec. 3 at Capitale. James Houghton (founding artistic director of the Signature Theatre and the Richard Rodgers Director of Juilli…

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First Mondays With David Yazbek and His Warmest Regards Series Welcomes Adam Guettel Dec. 3 by Michael Gioia

First Mondays With David Yazbek and His Warmest Regards, a new series with three-time Tony Award nominee David Yazbek and his band that is held on the first Monday of each month, kicks off D…

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Broadway Sings Beyoncé, With Andy Mientus, Lilli Cooper, Emma Hunton, Jason Gotay and More, Held Dec. 3 in NYC by Michael Gioia

Emma Hunton, Andy Mientus, Lilli Cooper, Kate Rockwell, Jason Gotay and Eric Michael Krop are among the performers who take part in Broadway Sings Beyoncé, featuring new arrangements …

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Saturday, December 1, 2012

"Inside The Lion King," Free Immersive, Pop-Up Exhibit in NYC, Opens Dec. 1 by Michael Gioia

"Inside The Lion King," a free immersive, pop-up exhibit created for the Broadway show, is offered Dec. 1-16 in celebration of the Tony Award-winning Best Musical's 15th year o…

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THE LEADING MEN: John Bolton Receives a Major Award on Broadway in A Christmas Story, The Musical by Michael Gioia

Following performances in Kansas City, Seattle, Hershey, Tampa, Raleigh, Detroit and Chicago, seasoned stage actor John Bolton dusts off his Leg Lamp for New York City in the Broadway bow of…

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New York Premiere of Revised Working, With New Songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Begins Off-Broadway by Michael Gioia

The New York premiere of Prospect Theater Company's Working, a fresh adaptation of the 1978 Broadway musical that features new material by Tony Award winner Lin-Manuel Miranda,…

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Friday, November 30, 2012

Frisk Me: The Songs of Max Vernon, With Sarah Stiles, Christopher Jackson and More, Offered Nov. 30 in NYC by Michael Gioia

Songwriter and performer Max Vernon returns to Joe's Pub with Frisk Me: The Songs of Max Vernon Nov. 30 at 9:30 PM.

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"Degrassi" Star Jake Epstein Will Make Broadway Debut in Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark by Michael Gioia

Jake Epstein, star of the popular teenage television series "Degrassi: The Next Generation," will make his Broadway debut in the high-flying musical Spider-Man: Turn Off the D…

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Reading of New Musical Boys Vs. Girls, With Jason Gotay, Ariana DeBose, Rachel Potter, Corey Mach, Held Nov. 30 by Michael Gioia and Andrew Gans

Jason Gotay, Ariana DeBose, Rachel Potter and Corey Mach are among the artists taking part in an invitation-only reading of the new musical Boys Vs. Girls Nov. 30 in Manhattan Nov. 30.

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"Monty Python and the Holy Grail" Producer Suing Monty Python Members Over Spamalot Royalties by Michael Gioia

Mark Forstater, a producer of the 1975 British comedy "Monty Python and the Holy Grail," is suing Monty Python members over royalties from the Tony Award-winning musical Monty Pyth…

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Lila Feinberg's Love Lab Receives Inaugural Clifford Odets Play Commission; Gaye Taylor Upchurch Will Direct by Michael Gioia

The Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute will present Love Lab by playwright Lila Feinberg, the first recipient of The Clifford Odets Ensemble Play Commission, Dec. 5-8 at the Marilyn Mo…

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Alan Menken and Lynn Ahrens' Christmas Carol, With Kevin Earley, Laura Hall, Opens Nov. 30 in Salt Lake City by Michael Gioia

Pioneer Theatre Company's production of A Christmas Carol, the musical based on the Charles Dickens classic that features a score by Tony-winning songwriters Alan Menken (Newsies) a…

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Thursday, November 29, 2012

Dante Giammarco Will Be The Messenger in Paul Kodiak's New Drama in NYC by Michael Gioia

Jonas Productions will present The Messenger, an original drama by Paul Kodiak, beginning Dec. 13, prior to an official opening Dec. 14, at Roy Arias Stages in New York City.

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"Flying to Neverland with Peter Pan" Book, With Musical's Lyrics and Introduction by Phyllis Newman, Now Available by Michael Gioia

"Flying to Neverland with Peter Pan," a hardcover book featuring the lyrics of Carolyn Leigh and Tony Award winners Betty Comden and Adolph Green from Peter Pan, is now available f…

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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Starring Eddie Mekka, Begins Nov. 29 in Florida by Michael Gioia

TheatreZone, under the artistic direction of Mark Danni, kicks off its 8th season with the Tony Award-winning musical A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum beginning Nov. 29 in Napl…

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AUDIO EXCLUSIVE: Rob McClure Sings "Where Are All the People?" From Chaplin's Cast Recording by Michael Gioia

In anticipation of the release of Chaplin's original Broadway cast album, Sony Masterworks has given Playbill.com an exclusive listen to "Where Are All the People?," Rob McClur…

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