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Sunday, October 30, 2016

Photos: Go Inside Bette Midler’s Annual Hulaween Bash by Monica Simoes

Bette Midler’s annual Hulaween Bash, benefiting the New York Restoration Project, was held October 28 at The Waldorf Astoria.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:12AM

Celebrate Matthew Morrison’s Birthday With a Photo Retrospective by Monica Simoes

Playbill.com is taking a look back at the Tony nominee’s stage career.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, October 28, 2016

First Look at the New York Premiere of Sweat by Monica Simoes

Take a first look at Lynn Nottage’s new drama at the Public Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:50PM

How to Paint Your Jellicle Face—Makeup Lessons from Broadway’s Actual Cats by Monica Simoes

Tyler Hanes (Rum Tum Tugger) and Christine Cornish Smith (Bombalurina) lead this step-by-step makeup tutorial, just in time for Halloween.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:52PM

First Look at Les Liaisons Dangereuses on Broadway by Monica Simoes

See Liev Schreiber and Janet McTeer in the Broadway transfer of the Donmar Warehouse’s hit London revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13PM

Photos: Meet the Cast of Broadway’s In Transit by Monica Simoes

The cast of the incoming a cappella Broadway musical about the intertwining paths of 11 young New Yorkers greeted the press October 27.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:47AM

Photos: Falsettos Revival’s Opening Night on Broadway by Monica Simoes

See Christian Borle, Stephanie J. Block, Andrew Rannells, and the cast celebrate opening night.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:04AM
Thursday, October 27, 2016

Photos: In Rehearsal with Chita Rivera by Monica Simoes

Go inside the rehearsal room with two-time Tony Award winner Chita Rivera as she prepares for her Carnegie Hall solo debut.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:11PM

American Debut of You Will Remember Me Enters Final Weekend by Monica Simoes

Check out photos from the Hudson Stage Company production of You Will Remember Me, which is directed by Dan Foster.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:51PM

Photos: See Ana Gasteyer Make Her Café Carlyle Debut by Monica Simoes

Ana Gasteyer, a former Elphaba in the Broadway musical Wicked, made her Café Carlyle debut October 25.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:04AM
Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Photos: The Harvest at LCT3 Celebrates Opening Night by Monica Simoes

The LCT3 production of Samuel D. Hunter’s newest work officially opened Off-Broadway October 24.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:53AM
Tuesday, October 25, 2016

See the London Premiere of Side Show by Monica Simoes

Take a first look at Louise Dearman and Laura Pitt-Pulford star in the London premiere of Side Show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:04PM

Photos: Laura Benanti, Sarah Ruhl, Kathleen Chalfant, and More at the Samuel French Awards by Monica Simoes

The Samuel French Awards were held on October 24 at The W Hotel, in New York City.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:19PM

First Look at David Perlman and Stefanie Brown in A Dog Story by Monica Simoes

Take a first look at A Dog Story, a new musical with music and lyrics by Gayla D. Morgan and a book by Eric H. Weinberger.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:49PM

Photos: Playwrights Horizons’ A Life Opens Off-Broadway by Monica Simoes

See the cast and creative team celebrate opening night October 24 at Playwrights Horizons.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:59PM

First Look at “Master Harold”...and the Boys at Signature Theatre by Monica Simoes

Take a first look at Signature Theatre’s staging of “Master Harold” … and the Boys by Athol Fugard.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM

Photos: Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons On Broadway! Celebrates Opening Night by Monica Simoes

See real-life Frankie Valli celebrate opening night on Broadway October 21.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:42PM
Monday, October 24, 2016

Photos: In Rehearsal with Kristin Chenoweth by Monica Simoes

Go inside the rehearsal room with Kristin Chenoweth as she prepares for My Love Letter to Broadway, her two-week concert stand at Broadway's Lunt-Fontanne Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:29PM

Photos: Not That Jewish Celebrates Opening Night by Monica Simoes

Emmy winner Monica Piper’s solo show officially Off-Broadway October 23 at New World Stages.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:58AM
Friday, October 21, 2016

Photos: Opening Night of Tick, Tick…Boom! by Monica Simoes

Molly Ringwald, Amy Spanger, Lorenzo Lamas and more celebrate the opening of Tick, Tick…Boom! October 20.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:25PM

Photos: In Rehearsal with A Bronx Tale by Monica Simoes

Go inside the rehearsal room with Chazz Palminteri, Robert De Niro, Bobby Conte Thornton, Nick Cordero, and the cast of A Bronx Tale.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:50PM

Look Back at the Star-Studded BroadwayCon Opening Number by Monica Simoes

The second annual BroadwayCon is coming our way. Take a look back at the BroadwayCon Opening Number!

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:12PM
Wednesday, October 19, 2016

See the Opening Night of Sarah Jones’ Sell/Buy/Date by Monica Simoes

The world premiere of Sell/Buy/Date, the new play written and performed by Tony winner Sarah Jones, officially opened Off-Broadway October 18.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:26PM

Rockefeller Foundation Welcomes 1,300 Students to Hamilton by Monica Simoes

Hamilton invited 12 New York City high schools to see an exclusive student matinee October 19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:36PM
Tuesday, October 18, 2016

In Rehearsal With the King and I Tour by Monica Simoes

Go inside the rehearsal room with Laura Michelle Kelly and Jose Llana as they prepare for The King and I North American tour.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:50PM

Veronica Dunne Makes Her Broadway Debut, Plus a Backstage Exclusive with Zendaya by Monica Simoes

Veronica Dunne, who currently stars as Marisa on Disney Channel’s K.C. Undercover, made her Broadway debut in the long-running, Tony-winning revival of Chicago October 17.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:45PM

See Molly Ringwald, Cicely Tyson, Matthew Broderick, and More at Primary Stages Gala by Monica Simoes

Primary Stages celebrated the Centennial of Horton Foote with a Gala October 17 in New York City.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:04PM
Monday, October 17, 2016

Tituss Burgess and NY Gaints Victor Cruz Visit Aladdin by Monica Simoes

Tituss Burgess and NY Gaints Victor Cruz stopped by Aladdin and visited with cast October 15.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:36PM

Tituss Burgess and NY Giants Victor Cruz Visit Aladdin by Monica Simoes

Tituss Burgess and NY Giants Victor Cruz stopped by Aladdin and visited with cast October 15.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:36PM

See Laura Osnes, Colin Donnell and Nathan Gunn Launch The New York Pops Season by Monica Simoes

The New York Pops launched its 34th season at Carnegie Hall’s celebrating the works of Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe October 14.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM

See Cynthia Erivo Teach Aspiring Young Performers by Monica Simoes

Broadway Workshop presented a special one day musical theatre master class with Tony Award winner Cynthia Erivo October 16 in New York City.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:44PM

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Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
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