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Friday, October 5, 2012

Chaplin Star Rob McClure Will Make TV Appearance by Michael Gioia

Rob McClure, who stars as the title role in Broadway's Chaplin, will appear on NY1's "On Stage."

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Danny Burstein, Sigourney Weaver, Frances McDormand and More Will Take Part in Flea's American Song Series by Michael Gioia

The Flea Theater in association with Four Arts Media will present 13 episodes of American Song, a new dramatic series comprising original plays for radio and mobile media. Each episode will …

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Daphne Rubin-Vega Will Guest Star on Second Season of NBC's "Smash" by Michael Gioia

Two-time Tony Award nominee Daphne Rubin-Vega, who originated the role of Mimi Marquez in Broadway's Rent, will guest star on the second season of the NBC musical drama "Smash,"…

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Pittsburgh Public's Born Yesterday, With Ted Kōch, John Shepard, Michael McKenzie, Opens Oct. 5 by Michael Gioia

Pittsburgh Public Theater kicks off its 38th season with Born Yesterday, Garson Kanin's classic comedy about political corruption and personal awakening, officially opening Oct. 5, follo…

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Tony Winner Patti LuPone Explores Matters of the Heart Oct. 5-6 at Strathmore by Michael Gioia

Tony Award-winning actress Patti LuPone, who will return to Broadway shortly in the David Mamet play The Anarchist, offers her solo show Matters of the Heart Oct. 5-6 at Maryland's Music…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Cody Metzger, Kevin Singer, Danny Cozart and More Are Shotgun Players' Assassins, Opening Oct. 5 in CA by Michael Gioia

Shotgun Players presents Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman's Tony Award-winning musical Assassins, officially opening Oct. 5, following previews that began Sept. 27, in Berkeley, CA.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Neil LaBute and Marco Calvani's AdA (Author directing Author), With Estelle Parsons, Larry Pine, Opens Oct. 5 by Michael Gioia

The La MaMa production of AdA (Author directing Author), an evening of two one-act plays by American playwright Neil LaBute and Italian playwright Marco Calvani, in which each playwrigh…

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"Inside Look: Chaplin," a Performance and Conversation With Rob McClure, Jenn Colella, Thomas Meehan, Offered Oct. 5 by Michael Gioia

The Jerome L. Greene Performance Space at WNYC and WQXR presents "Inside Look: Chaplin," a conversation and performance with the stars and artistic team of the new Broadway musical…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Whodunnit? Goodspeed's Something's Afoot, With Liz Pearce, Benjamin Eakeley, Hunter Ryan Herdlicka, Begins by Kenneth Jones and Michael Gioia

The musical murder-mystery spoof Something's Afoot begins Oct. 5 as the final mainstage show of Goodspeed Musicals' 2012 season. The riff on Agatha Christie tales, with a lady d…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, October 4, 2012

Liza Minnelli, James M. and James L. Nederlander Will Be Honored at 2012 "Living Landmarks" Gala by Michael Gioia

The New York Landmarks Conservancy will present the 19th annual Living Landmarks Celebration Nov. 8 at the Plaza. Liza Minnelli, James M. Nederlander and James L. Nederlander are among the 2…

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Nicole Ari Parker, Shoshana Bean, Samuel L. Jackson, Blair Underwood and More Set for 2012 NAACP Theatre Awards by Michael Gioia

The NAACP Beverly Hills/Hollywood Branch will present the 22nd annual NAACP Theatre Awards Nov. 5 at the Directors Guild of America in Hollywood. Nicole Ari Parker and James Pickens, Jr. are…

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Cast Members From Broadway's Chaplin Will Perform at John F. Kennedy International Airport by Michael Gioia

Cast members from Broadway's Chaplin will perform a selection of songs from the new musical at Terminal 8 at John F. Kennedy International Airport, as part of American Airlines' JFK …

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Craig Zadan and Neil Meron of NBC's "Smash" Will Produce Another Musical Series For NBC by Michael Gioia

Craig Zadan and Neil Meron, executive producers of the NBC musical drama "Smash," are developing another hour-long musical series for NBC, according to Deadline.com.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:59PM

THE SCREENING ROOM: "Behind the Screams" With Bronson Norris Murphy at Goodspeed's Something's Afoot (Video) by Michael Gioia

The murder mystery spoof Something's Afoot will conclude Goodspeed Musicals' 2012 season. Before performances begin on Oct. 5, cast member Bronson Norris Murphy offers a sneak peek i…

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THE SCREENING ROOM: Meet Spider-Man's Newest Green Goblin, Robert Cuccioli (Video) by Michael Gioia

Robert Cuccioli, best known for his Tony Award-nominated turn in the titular dual roles of Jekyll and Hyde, returned to Broadway this summer in the high-flying musical Spider-Man: Turn Off t…

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Tony Winner Adam Guettel Will Be Musical Theatre Artist-in-Residence at Pace University by Michael Gioia

Tony Award-winning composer Adam Guettel will be the first of a series of artists-in-residence for Pace University's musical theatre program within the Dyson College of Arts and Sciences…

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"Prisoners" Film Will Star Tony Winner Hugh Jackman and Jake Gyllenhaal by Michael Gioia

Tony Award winner Hugh Jackman and stage and screen actor Jake Gyllenhaal will star in the upcoming thriller film "Prisoners," according to Deadline.com.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:29AM

Julianne Nicholson Joins Cast of August: Osage County Film Adaptation by Michael Gioia and Kenneth Jones

Julianne Nicholson, best known for her television work on "Law & Order: Criminal Intent" and HBO's "Boardwalk Empire," has joined the cast of the film version of …

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:26AM

The Best of Everything, Based on Rona Jaffe Novel, Opens Oct. 4; Sas Goldberg, Alicia Sable, Tom O'Keefe Star by Michael Gioia

The Best of Everything, based on Rona Jaffe's 1958 controversial best-selling novel of the same name, officially opens Oct. 4, following previews that began Sept. 29, at HERE Arts Center…

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Children's Health Fund Benefit, With Julianne Moore, Rita Wilson, Sting, Tom Hanks, Tina Fey, Offered Oct. 4 in NYC by Michael Gioia

The Children's Health Fund, which provides pediatric mobile care to underserved children, celebrates its 25th anniversary with a benefit concert held Oct. 4 at Radio City Music Hall.

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Joshua Henry, Heather Hogan and Luis Salgado's Amigo Duende Receives World Premiere Oct. 4-7 in NYC by Michael Gioia

Amigo Duende, a new musical written by Tony nominee Joshua Henry, Heather Hogan and Luis Salgado, receives its world premiere Oct. 4-7 at El Museo del Barrio in NYC.

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Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Oscar Winner Gwyneth Paltrow in Negotiations to Produce The Go-Go's Jukebox Musical by Michael Gioia

Academy Award winner Gwyneth Paltrow is in negotiations to collaborate on a theatrical production based on the 1980s all-girl group The Go-Go's, according to the Hollywood Reporter.

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Susan Boyle Announces Tracks for Upcoming Album "Standing Ovation: The Greatest Songs From the Stage" by Michael Gioia

Susan Boyle, who rose to fame with her performance of "I Dreamed a Dream" on the British TV talent show "Britain's Got Talent," will cover show tunes in her upcoming …

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54 Below Announces October-November Lineup; Michael Cerveris, Christiane Noll, Sherie Rene Scott Among Dozens of Performers by Michael Gioia

New Manhattan nightspot 54 Below, which features a starry lineup of Broadway favorites, has announced its schedule for October and November. Tony Award winners Andrea Martin and Leslie Uggam…

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42nd Street Moon's Of Thee I Sing, Directed by Greg MacKellan, Begins Oct. 3 in San Francisco by Michael Gioia

42nd Street Moon presents the Pulitzer Prize-winning Gershwin musical Of Thee I Sing beginning Oct. 3, prior to an official opening Oct. 6, at the Eureka Theatre in San Francisco.

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Brian Friel's The Freedom of the City, With Cara Seymour, Joe Sikora, Kicks Off Irish Rep's 25th Season Oct. 3 by Michael Gioia

Off-Broadway's Irish Repertory Theatre kicks off its 25th anniversary season Oct. 3 with Brian Friel's The Freedom of the City. Opening night is Oct. 14 at the company's Francis …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Jessica Lee Goldyn, Nikka Graff Lanzarone, Brian Letendre and More Assume Paper Mill's Chorus Line, Beginning Oct. 3 by Michael Gioia

Paper Mill Playhouse kicks 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. Performances begin Oc…

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Tuesday, October 2, 2012

NBC Gives Full-Season Orders to "The New Normal," "Go On" and "Revolution" by Michael Gioia

NBC has given a full-season order to the comic series "The New Normal," starring Andrew Rannells and Justin Bartha, and "Go On," with Laura Benanti and Matthew Perry, acc…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:48PM

First Season of NBC's "Smash" Will Be Released on DVD in 2013 by Michael Gioia

The first season of the NBC musical drama "Smash," about the subculture of musical theatre people, will be released on DVD Jan. 8, 2013, according to EW.com.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:25PM

Liz Larsen, Garrett Long, KT Sullivan, Chris Hoch and More Join Cast of UnsungMusicals' At Home Abroad Concert by Michael Gioia

Tony Award nominee Liz Larsen (The Most Happy Fella), Drama Desk Award nominee Garrett Long (South Pacific, The Spitfire Grill) and KT Sullivan (Gentlemen Prefer Blondes) are among the …

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Will "Miss Pettigrew," With Tunes by Drowsy Chaperone's Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison, Sing on Broadway? by Michael Gioia

Focus Features plans to adapt the 2008 film "Miss Pettigrew Lives for A Day," which starred Frances McDormand as a middle-aged London governess, into a musical for Broadway, accord…

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