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Thursday, November 29, 2012

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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King Kong Producers Eyeing Broadway's Foxwoods Theatre, Home of Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark by Michael Gioia

Producers of the Australian-bound King Kong are eyeing the Foxwoods Theatre, which currently houses the high-flying musical Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, as an ideal venue for the large-sca…

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The Christmas Rose, Featuring Jane Seymour and the Tim Janis Ensemble, Presented at Carnegie Hall Nov. 29 by Michael Gioia

The Open Hearts Foundation presents Jane Seymour and the Tim Janis Ensemble: The Christmas Rose, a night of music, dance and drama featuring Emmy winner Jane Seymour and composer Tim Ja…

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"An Evening Celebrating Life and Hope," Featuring Performance from Yahweh Musical, Offered Nov. 29 in NYC by Michael Gioia

La Vie Theaters presents a cancer charity event entitled "An Evening Celebrating Life and Hope," which features performances from the new musical Yahweh on Broadway, Nov. 29 at the…

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Matthew Maguire's Wild Man in Rome Solo Show Begins L.A. Engagement Nov. 29 by Michael Gioia

Obie Award-winning actor and director Matthew Maguire brings his new solo show, Wild Man in Rome, to Los Angeles for a three-performance engagement following a New York City run at The …

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Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Oscar Winner Julian Fellowes Will Write and Produce "The Gilded Age" Period Drama for NBC by Michael Gioia

Julian Fellowes, the Drama Desk Award-nominated book writer of Disney's Mary Poppins and creator of "Downton Abbey," has signed on to write and produce a new period drama for N…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:38PM

Concert of Matchmaker… Musical, About Online Dating, Will Feature Omar Lopez-Cepero, Tommy McDowell and More by Michael Gioia

Matchmaker Matchmaker I'm Willing to Settle!, a new musical described as "a musical guide to Internet dating," will be presented in a one-night-only concert Nov. 30 at Ars Nova…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:26PM

Helen Hunt, Bruce Willis, Bradley Cooper, Zoe Kazan, Martin McDonagh Among 2013 Spirit Award Nominees by Michael Gioia

Nominations for The Film Independent Spirit Awards, which celebrate artist-driven filmmaking and recognize the finest achievements of today's independent filmmakers, were announced Nov. …

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:47PM

Saint Ex, With Alex Gemignani, Krysta Rodriguez, Will Kick Off York's NEO Series of New Work; Lineup Announced by Michael Gioia

The York Theatre Company will kick off its NEO Reading Series of new work with a free reading of Sean Berry and Jenny Giering's Saint Ex Dec. 17 at 7 PM at The York Theatre at Saint Pete…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:17PM

The Nutcracker, Adapted and Choreographed by Spider-Man's Chase Brock, Begins Nov. 28 by Michael Gioia

Flat Rock Playhouse, in partnership with Pardee Hospital and Pardee Hospital Foundation, presents the world premiere of Chase Brock's adaptation of The Nutcracker beginning Nov. 28 at th…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:43PM

Chaplin Cast Recording Will Be Released in December; Track Listing Announced by Michael Gioia

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:03PM

Tony Winners Anika Noni Rose and Brian Stokes Mitchell Perform at Alvin Ailey's Opening Gala Nov. 28 by Michael Gioia

Tony Award winners Anika Noni Rose and Brian Stokes Mitchell as well as Grammy winner Jessye Norman perform at Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's opening night gala Nov. 28 at New…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Rock Musical Razia's Shadow, With Derek Klena, Alysha Umphress and More, Makes NYC Debut Nov. 28-29 by Michael Gioia

The cult concept album Razia's Shadow, featuring an indie-rock score by Forgive Durden band members and brothers Thomas and Paul Dutton, makes its New York stage debut Nov. 28-29 at Joe&…

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T. Oliver Reid's Drop Me Off In Harlem Begins Feinstein's Engagement Nov. 28 by Michael Gioia

T. Oliver Reid, who recently appeared in the New York City readings of Soap Dish, makes his Feinstein's at Loews Regency debut with his new show Drop Me Off In Harlem.

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Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Sheldon and Margery Gray Harnick Will Sign "The Outdoor Museum" at Drama Book Shop; Kate Baldwin to Perform by Michael Gioia

Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Sheldon Harnick and his wife, actress-photographer Margery Gray Harnick, will present and sign their new book, "The Outdoor Museum: Not Your Usual I…

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Tony Winner Nathan Lane Will Host NY Philharmonic's Symphonic Sondheim; Paul Gemignani Will Conduct by Michael Gioia

Tony Award winner Nathan Lane will host Symphonic Sondheim, the New York Philharmonic's performance of symphonic suites by Pulitzer Prize, Tony Award, Academy Award and Grammy Award-winn…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:08PM

Chaplin Will Travel the States; National Tour of Broadway Musical Will Launch in 2014 by Michael Gioia

Producers of Broadway's Chaplin, about the life of silent film star Charlie Chaplin, announced Nov. 27 that AWA Partners will present a U.S. national tour of the new music…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:40PM

Oscar Winner Julie Andrews Will Host "From Vienna: The New Year's Celebration 2013" for Great Performances by Michael Gioia

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

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Alec Baldwin, Mike Nichols, Anne Hathaway and More Will Celebrate Hugh Jackman at Museum of the Moving Image Salute by Michael Gioia and Andrew Gans

Alec Baldwin, Mike Nichols and Anne Hathaway are among the artists who will be on hand when Tony Award winner Hugh Jackman is honored at the Museum of the Moving Image's 27th annual…

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Monday, November 26, 2012

Wicked's Jeremy McQueen Among Recipients of Joffrey's Choreographers of Color Award by Michael Gioia

Choreographers Ma Cong, William McClellan and Jeremy McQueen are the recipients of the Joffrey Academy of Dance's Third Annual Choreographers of Color Award. Each artist will present a w…

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Farah Alvin, Tituss Burgess, Tom Deckman Among Cast of A Wind in the Willows Christmas World Premiere in NJ by Michael Gioia

Two River Theater Company will present the world premiere of A Wind in the Willows Christmas, a new musical inspired by the Kenneth Grahame children's classic, beginning Dec. 8, prior to…

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I Dreamed a Dream Musical, About Susan Boyle's Life, Will Get Film Adaptation by Michael Gioia

Fox Searchlight plans to develop a reimagined film version of the West End musical I Dreamed a Dream, about the true life story of U.K. reality TV star and international YouTube sensation Su…

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"Inside The Lion King," Free Immersive, Pop-Up Exhibit in NYC, Will Be Offered in December by Michael Gioia

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

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Big Ol' Fancy Pants Benefit, With Adriane Lenox, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Caissie Levy and More, Offered Nov. 26 in NYC by Michael Gioia

Tony Award winner Adriane Lenox (Doubt, Kiss Me Kate), Tony nominee Da'Vine Joy Randolph (Ghost) and Benjamin Walker (Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson) are among the a…

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Little Red Riding Hood, With Ashley Brooke and David Lind, Plays Circle in the Square Nov. 26-30 by Michael Gioia

The Circle in the Square Theatre School presents Little Red Riding Hood, a children's musical performed by CITSTS alumni, Nov. 26-30 at Broadway's Circle in the Square Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Sunday, November 25, 2012

Hollywood Christmas Parade, With Joe Mantegna as 2012 Grand Marshall, Held Nov. 25 by Michael Gioia

Tony Award winner Joe Mantegna (Glengarry Glen Ross) serves as Grand Marshal of the 2012 Hollywood Christmas Parade, which is presented by The City of Los Angeles and Associated Television I…

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NBC's "Holiday Moments on Ice" Special, With "Smash" Star Megan Hilty and Mannheim Steamroller, Airs Nov. 25 by Michael Gioia

Stage and screen actress Megan Hilty, best known for her work on the NBC musical drama "Smash," is featured alongside Christmas music group Mannheim Steamroller in the NBC special …

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Friday, November 23, 2012

Paper Mill's Sound of Music, With Ben Davis, Anthony Fedorov, Elena Shaddow, Edward Hibbert, Begins Nov. 23 by Michael Gioia

Tony Award recipient Ben Davis, television star Edward Hibbert, "American Idol" finalist Anthony Fedorov and Elena Shaddow are among the cast of Paper Mill Playhouse's producti…

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Artist of Light, World Premiere From "America's Got Talent" Dance Group iLuminate, Begins Nov. 23 Off-Broadway by Michael Gioia

The world premiere of Artist of Light, a stage show from glow-suit dance group iLuminate, who rose to fame on television's "America's Got Talent," begins a limited engageme…

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Thursday, November 22, 2012

Rock Musical Bare Strips Down and Explores New Turf in Off-Broadway "Revisal" by Michael Gioia

Bare, a story of discovery, acceptance and love that was brought to life a dozen years back in Los Angeles, is re-examined by the musical's creative team, who bring the piece and its cha…

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Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Revised Working, Featuring Donna Lynne Champlin, Joe Cassidy and More, Adds Off-Broadway Performances by Adam Hetrick and Michael Gioia

The newly revised version of the Stephen Schwartz musical Working, based on the book by Studs Terkel and featuring new material by Tony Award winner Lin-Manuel Miranda, has added additional …

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