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Tuesday, January 17, 2017

Former Broadway Kids, All Grown Up Take the Concert Stage by Michael Gioia

Broadway actors celebrate their time as children on the Great White Way at Feinstein’s/54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Monday, January 16, 2017

Shoshana Bean and Morgan James Lead Female-Driven Jesus Christ Superstar Concert by Michael Gioia

The evening is held at the Highline Ballroom.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Sunday, January 15, 2017

Broadway Kidz Sing “Adult Songs” in Concert by Michael Gioia

Daisy Eagan makes a special appearance at the Feinstein’s/54 Below concert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

What’s in Chilina Kennedy’s Book? The Songs That Booked Her Jobs by Michael Gioia

The star of Beautiful takes us through her audition repertoire.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, January 13, 2017

Prince of Broadway Gets New Opening Number From Jason Robert Brown by Michael Gioia

Harold Prince explains what to expect from the new tune.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:10PM

See BroadwayCon’s Winning Merch Designs by Michael Gioia

The contest winners have been announced, and the designs will be featured on a BroadwayCon T-shirt and poster.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:30PM

The Tall Girls, About Women’s Basketball Team, Premieres in Chicago by Michael Gioia

Meg Miroshnik’s drama plays Theater Wit.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:45AM

Watch Broadway Debbie Reynolds Tribute, Recreating “Good Morning” by Michael Gioia

Eloise Kropp, Christopher Rice, and Clay Thompson recreate the classic number from Singin’ in the Rain.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:15AM

Ben Platt Joins BroadwayCon’s Dear Evan Hansen Panel by Michael Gioia

Cast and creative team members will discuss the creation of the acclaimed new Broadway musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:00AM

11 Popular Hangout Spots to Schmooze With the Stars by Michael Gioia

Where to eat and drink to see—or feel like—your favorite industry insiders.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, January 12, 2017

Musicals That Never Came to Broadway Will Get Their Shot in Concert by Michael Gioia

Feinstein’s/54 Below will present the new concert series, featuring music from shows that never made it to Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:14PM

Daniel Jenkins and Melissa van der Schyff Will Bring Out Their Alter Egos in Concert by Michael Gioia

Borrowed Cast: Busted! The Reunion Tour will play (le) Poisson Rouge.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:33PM

Josh Young and Emily Padgett Get Engaged by Michael Gioia

It was a tropical proposal for the stars of Amazing Grace and Bright Star.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:21AM

Samantha Massell Is Joined By Women Who Empower Her in Concert by Michael Gioia

Following Fiddler on the Roof’s closing, the actor makes her Feinstein’s/54 Below solo debut.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

EXCLUSIVE: Watch Krysta Rodriguez in New Clip From Bakery in Brooklyn Film by Michael Gioia

Cousins clash when they inherit their aunt’s boulangerie in the heart of Brooklyn.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Shirley Jones Recalls the Time Frank Sinatra Walked Out of Carousel by Michael Gioia

It’s been over 60 years since Shirley Jones had to find herself a new leading man for the film adaptation of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Carousel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:37AM

Robin De Jesús and Ariana DeBose Join Broadway Sings Bowie/Prince Concert by Michael Gioia

It’s the first double-bill in the popular Broadway Sings concert series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:10AM

Taylor Louderman and Lesli Margherita Will Sing Songs of Goldrich & Heisler by Michael Gioia

Marcy & Zina & Friends will take the stage at Feinstein’s/54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:04AM
Tuesday, January 10, 2017

9 Video Performances from the Broadway Revival Cast of Miss Saigon by Michael Gioia

Before you see them onstage at the Broadway Theatre, check out video performances from the leads of Miss Saigon.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:58PM

Watch New “Bradshaw” Music Video From If/Then’s Janet Krupin by Michael Gioia

After becoming disillusioned with Sex and the City, Krupin wrote a song about it.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:43PM

John Lloyd Young Will Return to Café Carlyle by Michael Gioia

The Tony Award-winning Jersey Boys star will bring a new show to the Carlyle.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24PM

Watch Trailer to Bakery in Brooklyn Film, Starring Krysta Rodriguez by Michael Gioia

The new film will be released in select theatres and on Video on Demand.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM

Toronto Theatre Unexpectedly Being Asked to Leave Its Space by Michael Gioia

The Storefront Theatre will shut its doors following four years of operation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:27AM

Ariana DeBose, Max Crumm, and Christina Sajous Will Cover Demi Lovato in Concert by Michael Gioia

The evening will be held at Feinstein’s/54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:19AM

Understudies From Dear Evan Hansen and More Take the Stage by Michael Gioia

The Not At This Performance concert series returns to New York City.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Monday, January 9, 2017

John Arthur Greene Will Celebrate Music of George Michael and Wham! by Michael Gioia

The concert event will be held at New York City’s Cutting Room.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:11PM

Hunter Foster and Jennifer Cody Will Star in Sylvia by Michael Gioia

The husband-and-wife performers join forces onstage again.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:56AM
Sunday, January 8, 2017

18 Insiders Name Their Favorite Memories From BroadwayCon 2016 by Michael Gioia

With BroadwayCon 2.0 on the horizon, actors and artists look back to the unforgettable moments from last year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

How Being Stood Up Propelled This Jitney Actor to Broadway by Michael Gioia

Flying solo to an August Wilson play ignited a fire in Jitney’s John Douglas Thompson to pursue a new path.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, January 6, 2017

Stuttering Association for the Young Plans Joe’s Pub Concert by Michael Gioia

The production is the culmination of SAY’s Songwriters program.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:50PM

The Zombies of Penzance Will Have St. Louis Reading by Michael Gioia

The piece is being called the "long-lost first draft" of Gilbert and Sullivan’s Pirates of Penzance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:44PM

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