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Saturday, March 1, 2014

She's a Right Girl: The Essential Randy Graff on Disc by Ben Rimalower

Playbill.com correspondent Ben Rimalower offers a collection of recordings by Tony Award-winning actress Randy Graff.

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Saturday, February 22, 2014

Some Enchanted Evenings: The Top Ten Broadway Musical Revivals by Ben Rimalower

Playbill.com correspondent Ben Rimalower offers a collection of the top ten Broadway musical revivals. Click through to see his selections.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Saturday, February 15, 2014

I'm Still Here: The Essential Elaine Stritch on Disc by Ben Rimalower

Playbill.com correspondent Ben Rimalower offers a list of the essential recordings by award-winning actress Elaine Stritch.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Saturday, February 8, 2014

How Glory Goes: The Essential Audra McDonald on Disc by Ben Rimalower

Playbill.com correspondent Ben Rimalower offers a collection of the essential recordings of award-winning actress and singer Audra McDonald.

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Friday, February 7, 2014

PLAYBILL.COM'S BRIEF ENCOUNTER With Eddie Shapiro, Author of "Nothing Like A Dame: Conversations with the Great Women of Musical Theater" by Ben Rimalower

Playbill.com chats with Eddie Shapiro about his new book "Nothing Like A Dame: Conversations with the Great Women of Musical Theater" and talking with Broaday's leading ladies.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Saturday, February 1, 2014

Something Wonderful: Top Ten Songs by Rodgers & Hammerstein by Ben Rimalower

Playbill.com correspondent Ben Rimalower offers his selection of the top ten songs by the award-winning team of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. Click through to see which songs mad…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Sunday, January 26, 2014

PLAYBILL.COM'S BRIEF ENCOUNTER With Michele Lee, Going From "Knots Landing" to 54 Below by Ben Rimalower

"Knots Landing" star and Broadway veteran Michele Lee chats with Playbill.com about her time onstage and onscreen, as well as her upcoming solo show at 54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Saturday, January 25, 2014

"I'm the Greatest Star" — The Essential Barbra Streisand on Disc by Ben Rimalower

Playbill.com correspondent Ben Rimalower offers a selection of the essential recordings by award-winning singer and actress Barbra Streisand.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Saturday, January 18, 2014

Let Me Entertain You: The Top 10 Songs by Jule Styne by Ben Rimalower

Playbill.com correspondent Ben Rimalower offers a collection of the best songs by Tony-winning composer Jule Styne. Click through to see his selections.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Saturday, January 11, 2014

We Think You're Just Sensational — The Essential Angela Lansbury on Disc by Ben Rimalower

Playbill.com correspondent Ben Rimalower offers a collection of the essential recordings of Tony and Academy Award winner Angela Lansbury. Click through to see his selections. * 

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Saturday, January 4, 2014

The Lady's Got Potential: Top Ten Up-and-Coming Musical Actresses by Ben Rimalower

Playbill.com correspondent Ben Rimalower offers a collection of the top ten up-and-coming actresses in musical theatre. Click through to see his selections. * 

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Saturday, December 28, 2013

Great Big Stuff: The Essential Norbert Leo Butz on Disc by Ben Rimalower

Playbill.com correspondent Ben Rimalower offers a collection of the essential albums featuring Tony Award winner Norbert Leo Butz. 

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Saturday, December 21, 2013

You Can't Stop The Beat: Top Ten Songs By Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman by Ben Rimalower

Playbill.com correspondent Ben Rimalower offers a collection of his favorite songs by the team of Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman.  * 

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Saturday, December 14, 2013

In a Class Above the Rest: The Essential Laurie Beechman On Disc by Ben Rimalower

Playbill.com correspondent Ben Rimalower offers a collection of his favorite albums by Tony nominee Laurie Beechman. *

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Saturday, December 7, 2013

Full Of Shine And Full Of Sparkle: Top Ten Jerry Herman Songs by Ben Rimalower

Playbill.com correspondent Ben Rimalower offers a collection of his favorite songs by Tony-winning composer Jerry Herman. *

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Saturday, November 30, 2013

Bring On the Men: A Look at the Leading Men of Broadway by Ben Rimalower

Playbill.com correspondent Ben Rimalower offers a look at some of Broadway's current leading men. *

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Thursday, November 28, 2013

It's Turkey Lurkey Time! Donna McKechnie Shares the Story Behind the Dance by Ben Rimalower

Tony winner Donna McKechnie chats with Playbill.com about performing in the original cast of Promises, Promises, including the Act One closing number, "Turkey Lurkey Time." *

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Saturday, November 23, 2013

Life is a Cabaret: The Top 12 Liza Minnelli Albums by Ben Rimalower

Playbill.com correspondent Ben Rimalower offers a list of his favorite albums by award-winning actress and singer Liza Minnelli. *

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Saturday, November 16, 2013

I'm Breaking Down: The Top Ten Songs by William Finn by Ben Rimalower

Playbill.com correspondent Ben Rimalower offers a list of his top ten songs by Tony-winning composer William Finn. *

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Saturday, November 9, 2013

Beautiful Girl: The Essential Barbara Cook On Disc by Ben Rimalower

Playbill.com correspondent Ben Rimalower offers a list of the essential recordings of Tony Award-winning actress and singer Barbara Cook. *

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:03AM
Saturday, November 2, 2013

Look What Happened To Mabel: The Essential Bernadette Peters On Disc by Ben Rimalower

Playbill.com correspondent Ben Rimalower offers a list of his top albums featuring Tony Award-winning actress Bernadette Peters.  *

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Saturday, October 26, 2013

"I Can See It": Reimagined Revivals With New Casting Concepts by Ben Rimalower

Playbill.com correspondent Ben Rimalower offers his suggestions of new casting concepts for revivals of classic musicals. 

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Saturday, October 19, 2013

Unexpected Songs: Top Ten Compositions By Andrew Lloyd Webber by Ben Rimalower

Playbill.com correspondent Ben Rimalower offers a list of his favorite ten songs by Tony Award-winning composer Andrew Lloyd Webber.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Saturday, October 12, 2013

The Top 10 Kander & Ebb Songs by Ben Rimalower

Playbill.com correspondent Ben Rimalower offers a list of his top 10 songs by the Tony-winning duo of composer John Kander and late lyricist Fred Ebb. 

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:04AM

Top 10 Kander & Ebb Songs by Ben Rimalower

Playbill.com correspondent Ben Rimalower offers a list of his top 10 songs by the Tony-winning duo of composer John Kander and late lyricist Fred Ebb. 

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02AM
Saturday, October 5, 2013

"How Lucky Can You Get?" Top 10 Moments of Tony Award Winner Chita Rivera Belting by Ben Rimalower

Playbill.com correspondent Ben Rimalower offers a list of his top 10 moments featuring the belting of Tony Award-winning triple threat Chita Rivera, who was most recently on Broadway in the …

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Saturday, September 28, 2013

The Top 10 Songs by Stephen Sondheim by Ben Rimalower

Playbill.com correspondent Ben Rimalower offers a list of his top 10 songs by Stephen Sondheim. *

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Saturday, September 21, 2013

The Top Ten Musicals Captured Live on Stage by Ben Rimalower

Playbill.com correspondent Ben Rimalower offers a list of the top ten musicals that were captured live on film or video. 

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Top Ten Musicals Captured Live on Stage by Ben Rimalower

Playbill.com correspondent Ben Rimalower offers a list of the top ten musicals that were captured live on film or video. 

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Saturday, September 14, 2013

From Stage to Silver Screen: Top 15 Movie Musicals of the Last 50 Years by Ben Rimalower

Playbill.com correspondent Ben Rimalower offers a list of his top 15 favorite movie musicals of the last 50 years.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:03AM

From Stage to Silver Screen: Top 15 Movie Musicals of the Last 50 Years by Ben Rimalower

Playbill.com correspondent Ben Rimalower offers a list of his top 15 favorite Broadway musicals of the last 50 years.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
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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