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Monday, October 29, 2012

Green Day Cancels Appearances Through 2012; Concert Dates in 2013 Will Be Postponed by Michael Gioia

Rock band Green Day, whose Grammy Award-winning album "American Idiot" inspired the Broadway musical of the same name, has canceled their remaining 2012 appearances, including the …

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Saturday, October 27, 2012

PLAYBILL VAULT'S Today in Theatre History: OCTOBER 27 by Michael Gioia and Robert Viagas and Sam Maher

1904 The New York City subway system makes its maiden run today. The first line runs right through Times Square, making it much easier for audiences from the far reaches of Manhattan to get …

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Friday, October 26, 2012

Kathy Voytko, Jim Moye, Nick Wyman, Jon Rua and More Read Tokens Musical Oh, My Goddess Oct. 26 in NYC by Michael Gioia

Oh, My Goddess, a new musical from members of the Brooklyn-based, doo-wop-style vocal group The Tokens, is given a New York City reading Oct. 26.

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Broadway's Chaplin Will Offer Benefit Performance for NYC Firefighters Charity in November by Michael Gioia

The new Broadway musical Chaplin, based on the life of screen legend Charlie Chaplin, will host a benefit performance Nov. 9 for the NYC Firefighters charity, Lil' Bravest Inc., which ra…

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Job Playwright Thomas Bradshaw Teams With Oprah Winfrey's Harpo Films for Untitled HBO Drama by Michael Gioia

Oprah Winfrey's Harpo Films has teamed with playwright Thomas Bradshaw, whose Job was recently given its New York premiere at Off Off-Broadway's Flea, to develop a new hour-long HBO …

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Sara Jean Ford, Marissa McGowan, Jeremy Morse, Zachary Prince Will Sing Will Reynolds' Poems & Moon Songs in NYC by Michael Gioia

Libra Theater Company will present Poems & Moon Songs, an evening of songs by composer Will Reynolds, Nov. 10-12 at New York City's Underground Lounge.

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Will Bette Midler Return to Broadway as Sue Mengers in One-Woman Show by John Logan? by Michael Gioia

Tony Award-winning playwright John Logan is developing an untitled, one-woman show about the late Sue Mengers, with hopes of Bette Midler taking on the role of the Hollywood agent, according…

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World Premiere of Mike Vogel's March Madness, with "Oz" Star Tom Mardirosian, Begins Oct. 26 in NYC by Michael Gioia

Abingdon Theatre Company launches its 20th anniversary season of new American plays with the world premiere of Mike Vogel's March Madness. Performances begin Oct. 26, prior to an of…

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Halloween Hullabaloo Musical Revue, With Lori Hammel, Anderson Lim, Andy Lindberg, Offered Oct. 26-31 in NYC by Michael Gioia

Halloween Hullabaloo, a holiday musical revue featuring a book, music and lyrics by Jennifer Winegardner (The Awesome 80s Prom), is presented Oct. 26-31 at the Joria Theatre in NYC.

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Thursday, October 25, 2012

Debra Cardona, Pedro Carmo, Veronica Cruz Among Cast of Fengar Gael's The Island of No Tomorrows in NYC by Michael Gioia

Interart Theatre Development Series and MultiStages New Works Contests will present Fengar Gael's The Island of No Tomorrows, described as "an erotic, quixotic musical fantasy,"…

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Sherie Rene Scott, Tyley Ross and AnnMarie Milazzo Will Perform The Music of George Michael in NYC by Michael Gioia

I'm Your Man – The Music of George Michael, an evening that celebrates the music of George Michael, will be offered Nov. 12 at SOB's 204 Varick in New York City.

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Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark Will Offer Halloween Ticket Giveaway for Costumed Theatregoers by Michael Gioia

In celebration of Halloween, Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark will give away tickets to the high-flying Broadway musical from Oct. 26-30.

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T. Oliver Reid Will Debut Drop Me Off In Harlem at Feinstein's in November by Michael Gioia

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

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Lily Rabe Will Star in "We're Just Married" Film, Penned by Father David Rabe by Michael Gioia

Tony Award nominee Lily Rabe, who was last seen on Broadway in Seminar, will star in the upcoming film "We're Just Married," according to Deadline.com.

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Evita's Max Von Essen and Playwright Doug Wright Share Thoughts, Via Facebook, on Equal Rights by Michael Gioia

Max von Essen, who currently stars in the Broadway revival of Evita, publicly shared a letter — via Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr — that he wrote in response to a friend who expre…

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Lindsay Mendez and Marco Paguia Will Play Feinstein's in November by Michael Gioia

Lindsay Mendez, who recently starred in the Off-Broadway world premiere of Dogfight at Second Stage Theatre, and music director and jazz pianist Marco Paguia will play Feinstein's at Loe…

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Knock Me a Kiss, With André De Shields and Original Off-Broadway Cast, Kicks Off Crossroads' Season Oct. 25 by Michael Gioia

Knock Me a Kiss, Charles Smith's play about the brief marriage of Yolande Du Bois, daughter of W.E.B. Du Bois, that features the original 2010 Off-Broadway cast, kicks off Cros…

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Tami Dixon Will Tell South Side Stories in World Premiere Play at Pittsburgh's City Theatre by Michael Gioia

City Theatre will present the world premiere of South Side Stories, described as "a vibrant, hometown adventure" written and performed by Tami Dixon, beginning Nov. 10, prior to an…

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Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Spider-Man Librettist Glen Berger Will Pen "The Inside Story of the Most Controversial Musical in Broadway History" by Michael Gioia

Playwright Glen Berger, who co-authored the script of Broadway's Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, has signed a deal with Simon & Schuster to write "Song of Spider-Man: The Inside …

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"Twinsies!" Identical Brothers Jacob and David Guzman Are Side by Side in Broadway's Newsies by Michael Gioia

It's safe to say that brothers Jacob Guzman and David Guzman are inseparable — not even Broadway casting directors could split them apart. After 17 years side by side — 15 of…

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Matthew Maguire Will Return to NYC's Wild Project With His Wild Man in Rome Solo Show by Michael Gioia

Obie Award-winning actor and director Matthew Maguire will return to The Wild Project this fall in his new solo show, Wild Man in Rome, for a two-week engagement beginning Nov. 14 in NYC.

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Broadway Impact and Wicked National Tour Will Promote Marriage Equality in Seattle and Baltimore by Michael Gioia

Broadway Impact, an organization of theatre artists and fans mobilized in support of marriage equality, has teamed up with members of the North American touring companies of Wicked to promot…

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Justin Guarini, Garth Kravits, Lauren Molina, Jill Paice, Kevin Pariseau Cast in Bucks County's It's a Wonderful Life by Michael Gioia and Kenneth Jones

Justin Guarini, Garth Kravits, Lauren Molina, Jill Paice and Kevin Pariseau will star in Bucks County Playhouse's It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play by Joe Landry, the com…

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Signature's Piano Lesson, With Chuck Cooper, Brandon J. Dirden, Roslyn Ruff, Given Additional Week Off-Broadway by Michael Gioia and Kenneth Jones

Director Ruben Santiago-Hudson's Signature Theatre Company staging of the late August Wilson's The Piano Lesson, the Pulitzer Prize-winning play about family, legacy and ghosts, has …

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Ben Davis, Elena Shaddow, Anthony Fedorov, Edward Hibbert, Donna English Among Cast of Paper Mill's Sound of Music 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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Stephen Karam, Alan Menken, Michael John LaChiusa Will Receive 2012 Dramatists Guild of America Awards by Michael Gioia

Stephen Karam, Alan Menken and Michael John LaChiusa are among the recipients of 2012 Dramatists Guild of America awards, which will be presented Nov. 5 at the Players Club in New York.

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Ring of Envy, Othello-Inspired Play Set in the Ring With Boxing Champ Julius Francis, Begins Oct. 24 in London by Michael Gioia

Former British and Commonwealth heavyweight boxing champion Julius Francis makes his stage debut in Intermission Youth Theatre's production of Ring of Envy, a contemporary play based on …

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THE SCREENING ROOM: "Behind the Screams" at Goodspeed's Something's Afoot, Parts 3 and 4 (Video) by Michael Gioia

The murder mystery spoof Something's Afoot concludes Goodspeed Musicals' 2012 season. Here, in a video distributed by the Tony-winning organization, cast member Bronson Norris M…

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Theydunnit, With Music! Something's Afoot, With Audrie Neenan, Benjamin Eakeley, Hunter Ryan Herdlicka, Opens by Kenneth Jones and Michael Gioia

The musical murder-mystery spoof Something's Afoot opens Oct. 24 following previews from Oct. 5 as the final mainstage show of Goodspeed Musicals' 2012 season. The riff on Agath…

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Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Thomas Schumacher, Ken Davenport and More Will Take Part in Second Annual TEDxBroadway Conference by Michael Gioia

The second annual TEDxBroadway, a day-long event where artists come together to discuss the future of Broadway, will be held Jan. 28, 2013, from 11 AM-6 PM at New World Stages.

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Tony Winner Michael Cerveris Donned a "Wig in a Box" for Special NYC Appearance as Hedwig by Michael Gioia

Tony Award winner Michael Cerveris, who appeared in the title role in the 1998 Off-Broadway production of Hedwig and the Angry Inch, revisited the Hedwig garb Oct. 18 for a special performan…

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