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Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Marsha Mason, Matthew Lillard, Jane Kaczmarek Plus New Lee Blessing Play Set for Pasadena Playhouse's "Hothouse" Series by Michael Gioia

The world-premiere reading of A View of the Mountains, a new work by A Walk in the Woods author Lee Blessing, is among the projects featured in the Pasadena Playhouse's 2012-13 season of…

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Shakespeare Theatre of NJ's Man of La Mancha, With William Michals and Jane Pfitsch, Begins Oct. 17 by Michael Gioia

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey presents the Tony Award-winning musical Man of La Mancha beginning Oct. 17, prior to an official opening Oct. 20, at the company's mainstage F.M. Ki…

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Margaret Copeland and Kevin James Doyle Demonstrate How to Be a New Yorker, Opening Oct. 17 Off-Broadway by Michael Gioia

How to Be a New Yorker, a new Off-Broadway comedy written and performed by Margaret Copeland and Kevin James Doyle, officially opens Oct. 17, following previews that began Aug. 22, at Sofia&…

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Alfie Boe Plays New York City's Town Hall Oct. 17 by Michael Gioia

Singer-actor Alfie Boe, who won a joint Tony Award for his work in the Broadway revival of La Bohème, plays Manhattan's Town Hall Oct. 17 at 8 PM.

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Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Boxer Mike Tyson Makes Book Deal With Blue Rider Press For Undisputed Truth by Michael Gioia

Heavyweight boxer Mike Tyson has made a deal with Blue Rider Press for North American rights to Undisputed Truth, which chronicles the ups and downs of his life and career as a cha…

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THE SCREENING ROOM: Paper Mill's Marvin Hamlisch Tribute, Featuring 50 Chorus Line Alums (Video) by Michael Gioia

Paper Mill Playhouse kicked off its 2012-13 season with the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical A Chorus Line, featuring the music of the late Marvin Hamlisch. The production opene…

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"Katharine Hepburn: Dressed for Stage and Screen" Exhibition Will Be Held at the New York Public Library by Michael Gioia

The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts will offer "Katharine Hepburn: Dressed for Stage and Screen," a new exhibition that includes over 40 costumes and clothing items…

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Tyne Daly Will Host 2012 Theatre Hall of Fame Ceremony; Betty Buckley, Sam Waterston, Trevor Nunn Among Inductees by Andrew Gans and Michael Gioia

Tony and Emmy Award winner Tyne Daly will host The 42nd Annual Theatre Hall of Fame ceremony, which will be held Jan. 28, 2013, at 7:30 PM in the Gershwin Theatre's North Rotunda.

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Sherie Rene Scott Explores Personal Struggle With Piece of Meat, Beginning Oct. 16 at 54 Below by Michael Gioia

Three-time Tony Award nominee Sherie Rene Scott, last seen on Broadway in Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, begins a two-week engagement of her cabaret show, Piece of Meat, Oct. 16 …

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PLAYBILL PICKS: The Contemporary Musical Theatre Songwriters You Should Know, Part Two by Michael Gioia

A new crop of musical theatre songwriter is making noise, and Playbill put its ear to the ground to hear what they have to offer. Pop-rock music, art songs, cabaret and traditional narrative…

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Monday, October 15, 2012

At Home Abroad Concert, With Bruce Vilanch, Liz Larsen, Christine Pedi, Offered Oct. 15 by Michael Gioia

Tony Award nominee Liz Larsen (The Most Happy Fella), Drama Desk Award nominee Garrett Long (South Pacific, The Spitfire Grill), Bruce Vilanch (Hairspray, "Hollywood Squares")…

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Anna Bergman's You & the Night & the Music Returns to Feinstein's at Loews Regency Oct. 15-29 by Michael Gioia

Anna Bergman returns to Feinstein's at Loews Regency Oct. 15-29 with her show You & the Night & the Music: An Evening of Musical Imports & Exports.

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The Flea's American Song Series Kicks Off Oct. 15 With Iron Will, Featuring Reg E. Cathey, Catherine Russell by Michael Gioia

American Song, a new dramatic series comprising original plays for radio and mobile media, kicks off Oct. 15 at 7 PM. Each episode is given a one-night-only public performance at The Flea Th…

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Brian d'Arcy James, Ari Graynor, Richard Thomas Take Part in Lapham's Quarterly Event Oct. 15 at Joe's Pub by Michael Gioia

Shakespeare & Company on Money and Power, an evening celebrating the "Politics" issue of Lapham's Quarterly, is offered Oct. 15 at Joe's Pub. Editor Lewis Lapham hosts,…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Paul Williams, Rupert Holmes, Jeremy Kushnier, Morgan James, Alice Ripley Are Rockers On Broadway Oct. 15 by Michael Gioia

Academy Award-winning composer Paul Williams ("A Star Is Born") and Tony Award-winning composer Rupert Holmes (The Mystery of Edwin Drood) headline Rockers On Broadway – Behi…

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Tony Winner Brian Stokes Mitchell Receives National Arts Award Oct. 15; Bebe Neuwirth, Angela Lansbury Among Attendees by Michael Gioia

Tony Award winner Brian Stokes Mitchell, who is among the recipients of the 2012 National Arts Awards, receives the Outstanding Contributions to the Arts Award Oct. 15 in Manhattan.

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Civil War Stories Reading, With James Barbour, Lawrence Street, Nili Bassman and More, Held Oct. 15 at the York by Michael Gioia

The York Theatre Company, under the producing artistic direction of James Morgan, presents Civil War Stories Oct. 15 as part of the company's Developmental Reading Series. 

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Sunday, October 14, 2012

Once Upon a Time in New York City, With Lindsay Mendez, Nic Rouleau, Jay Armstrong Johnson, Offered Oct. 14 by Michael Gioia

Once Upon a Time in New York City, a benefit concert featuring new material from emerging songwriters celebrating the city of New York, is offered Oct. 14 at Joe's Pub.

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Brian Friel's The Freedom of the City, With Joe Sikora, James Russell, Cara Seymour, Opens Oct. 14 at Irish Rep by Michael Gioia

Off-Broadway's Irish Repertory Theatre kicks off its 25th anniversary season with Brian Friel's The Freedom of the City. The production opens Oct. 14 following previews that began Oc…

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Frank Wedekind's Spring's Awakening, With Giuseppe Bausilio and Lizzy DeClement, Opens Oct. 14 in NYC by Michael Gioia

Marvell Rep presents the Frank Wedekind play Spring's Awakening, which officially opens Oct. 14 following previews that began Oct. 8 at the TBG Theatre in New York City. The work plays i…

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Saturday, October 13, 2012

PLAYBILL BRIEF ENCOUNTER With Sherie Rene Scott; The Broadway Star Heads to 54 Below by Michael Gioia

Sherie Rene Scott, a three-time Tony Award nominee for her work on Broadway's Everyday Rapture and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, goes "Below" Broadway to expose her deepest struggle…

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Darren Criss Presents Craig Zadan and Neil Meron With Visionary Award at Outfest's 2012 Legacy Awards Oct. 13 by Michael Gioia

Craig Zadan and Neil Meron, executive producers of the NBC musical drama "Smash," are honored at Outfest's 8th annual Legacy Awards Oct. 13 at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angele…

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World Premiere of Mark Twain: Sacred Cows Make the Best Hamburgers, Starring Tom Teti, Opens Oct. 13 by Michael Gioia

People's Light & Theatre presents the world premiere of Mark Twain: Sacred Cows Make the Best Hamburgers, officially opening Oct. 13, following previews that began Oct. 10, at the St…

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Friday, October 12, 2012

Johnny Depp's Infinitum Nihil Production Company Will Co-Produce TV Series Based on Shakespeare's Work by Michael Gioia

Infinitum Nihil, the production company from Oscar nominee Johnny Depp, has partnered with Yellow Bird Productions ("The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo") and Emmy-winning writer-produ…

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"Glee" Cast, Including Darren Criss, Naya Rivera and Dean Geyer, Will Take Part in Young Storytellers' Biggest Show by Michael Gioia

The Young Storytellers Foundation will present The Biggest Show 2012, featuring performances of Young Storytellers' scripts by the stars of Fox's "Glee," Oct. 20 at Willows…

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Joel de la Fuente Will Hold These Truths Off-Broadway Beginning Oct. 12 by Michael Gioia

The Epic Theatre Ensemble, now in its 11th year, presents Hold These Truths beginning Oct. 12 at the Theater at the 14th Street Y. The work plays in repertory with Dispat…

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Thursday, October 11, 2012

James Barbour, Nili Bassman, Lawrence Street and More Will Take Part in York's October Developmental Readings by Michael Gioia

The York Theatre Company, under the producing artistic direction of James Morgan, has announced casting for the next three offerings in its acclaimed Developmental Reading Series: Harold and…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:18PM

Brian d'Arcy James, Ari Graynor, Richard Thomas and More Set for Lapham's Quarterly Event at Joe's Pub by Michael Gioia

Shakespeare & Company on Money and Power, an evening celebrating the "Politics" issue of Lapham's Quarterly, will be offered Oct. 15 at Joe's Pub. Editor Lewis Lapham w…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:40AM

Kevin Kline and Susan Sarandon Will Star in "The Last of Robin Hood" Film, Based on Life of Errol Flynn by Michael Gioia

Tony Award winner Kevin Kline will play screen legend Errol Flynn in the upcoming indie film "The Last of Robin Hood," according to Variety.

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U.S. Screenings of The Globe's All's Well That Ends Well, Starring Janie Dee, Begin Oct. 11 by Michael Gioia

The Shakespeare's Globe Theatre production of All's Well That Ends Well, starring Olivier Award-winning actress Janie Dee, begins U.S. screenings Oct. 11 as part of the 201…

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Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Craig Carnelia, Andrew Lippa, Adam Gwon, Kooman and Dimond and More Will Present New Music at Merkin Hall by Michael Gioia

The Johnny Mercer Foundation and Kaufman Center will present New Music from The Johnny Mercer Songwriters Project, celebrating the first seven years of the Foundation's Songwriters Proje…

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