All stories by Hannah Vine on BroadwayStars

Sunday, August 27, 2017

The 29 Top-Grossing Broadway Shows of All Time by Hannah Vine

See which shows have raked in the most money throughout the years.

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Saturday, August 26, 2017

Follow Brandon Uranowitz Through Opening Night of Prince of Broadway by Hannah Vine

Get an inside view of a Broadway opening from backstage to party.

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How Well Do You Know the Elphabas of Broadway? by Hannah Vine

Test your knowledge of Broadway’s green leading ladies.

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Spend a Two Show Day on Broadway With Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’s Violet Beauregard by Hannah Vine

Trista Dollison shows us what it’s like to do a double-duty day at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:23AM
Friday, August 25, 2017

Get an Inside View of the Hamilton L.A. Opening Party With Lin-Manuel Miranda, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Josh Gad, and More by Hannah Vine

The cast came out to celebrate their opening night at NeueHouse Hollywood August 16.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:33PM

From On the Town to West Side Story: Celebrate the Work of Leonard Bernstein by Hannah Vine

The Tony Award-winning composer was born August 25, 1918.

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Jason Alexander, Carol Burnett, Joel Grey, Chita Rivera, and More Turn Out for Prince of Broadway Opening Night by Hannah Vine

Original cast members from Harold Prince’s landmark Broadway musicals came out to celebrate the August 24 opening night of Prince of Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:09AM
Thursday, August 24, 2017

Meet the Casts of Roundabout’s Time and the Conways and Too Heavy for Your Pocket by Hannah Vine

The upcoming revival of J. B. Priestley’s play stars Elizabeth McGovern.

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Get to Know Broadway’s New Evan Hansens by Hannah Vine

The Real O’Neals' Noah Galvin and Hello, Dolly! star Taylor Trensch will step into the title role after Ben Platt’s departure.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:26PM

A.R.T. Releases First Images of New Andy Mientus Musical Burn All Night by Hannah Vine

The world-premiere musical written by Broadway actor Andy Mientus (Smash, Spring Awakening) and the Brooklyn-based band Teen Commandments, opened August 23 in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:20PM

Spend the Day in the Berkshires at Barrington Stage’s This by Hannah Vine

Erica Dorfler takes us through her whole day in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.

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Wednesday, August 23, 2017

9 Broadway Facts About Gene Kelly by Hannah Vine

The iconic dancer was born August 23, 1912.

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Take a Look at Signature Theatre’s A Little Night Music by Hannah Vine

Eric Schaeffer directs the Stephen Sondheim–Hugh Wheeler musical that includes Holly Twyford, Bobby Smith, Will Gartshore, and Broadway vet Florence Lacey.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

From Hairspray to Hamilton: Look Through Andrew Rannells’ Broadway Highlights by Hannah Vine

The Tony-nominated actor celebrates his birthday August 23.

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Step Inside Broadway’s Eugene O'Neill Theatre by Hannah Vine

Inside the Theatre, the photo feature series that documents Broadway’s historic playhouses, continues with the Eugene O'Neill.

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Tuesday, August 22, 2017

From Annie to Hairspray: Look Back at Thomas Meehan’s Contributions to Broadway by Hannah Vine

The three-time Tony Award winner died at the age of 88.

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9 New Photos of Knives in Hens at Donmar Warehouse by Hannah Vine

The thriller began previews August 17 with an official opening August 22.

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From Dancing on Broadway to Dancing With the Stars: Celebrating Valerie Harper on Her Birthday by Hannah Vine

Tony Award nominee Valerie Harper celebrates her birthday August 22.

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Look Through the Theatre Highlights of James Corden by Hannah Vine

The Tony winner celebrates his birthday August 22.

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Monday, August 21, 2017

Take a Look at Patricia Richardson in Other Desert Cities at Bucks County by Hannah Vine

The Emmy-nominated Home Improvement star is joined by House of Cards’ Kevin Kilner.

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Look Back at the Original Broadway Production of La Cage aux Folles by Hannah Vine

The Jerry Herman-Harvey Fierstein musical opened August 21, 1983, at the Palace Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:35PM

Look Back at Tony Award Winner Denzel Washington on the Stage by Hannah Vine

Washington returns to Broadway in The Iceman Cometh in the spring.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:31AM

Go Inside the Final Performance of Broadway’s On Your Feet! by Hannah Vine

The Gloria Estefan bio-musical, which opened on Broadway in November 2015, played its final performance August 20.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:05AM
Sunday, August 20, 2017

41 Playbills Hal Prince Brought to Broadway by Hannah Vine

The musical celebration of the life and work of the director-producer, Prince of Broadway, opens on Broadway at MTC’s Samuel J. Friedman Theatre August 24.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:09PM
Saturday, August 19, 2017

See Ana Villafañe’s Sardi’s Caricature Unveiled by Hannah Vine

The On Your Feet! star joined the famed wall of Sardi’s August 19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:57PM

Look Back at the 2007 Opening Night of Grease, Plus Max and Laura’s 2016 Reunion by Hannah Vine

The Broadway revival starring Max Crumm and Laura Osnes opened August 19, 2007.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:41AM

Spend a Two-Show Day at Company Starring Aaron Tveit by Hannah Vine

Mara Davi shows us what it’s like to do a double-duty day with Barrington Stage Company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, August 18, 2017

See Groundhog Day's Andy Karl Honored With Tony’s di Napoli Portrait by Hannah Vine

The three-time Tony nominee joined the Broadway Wall of Fame at the Midtown eatery on August 17.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:23AM

15 Photos of Beautiful Celebrating 1,500 Performances on Broadway by Hannah Vine

Abby Mueller currently stars as Carole King at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre.

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Thursday, August 17, 2017

Take a Look at Poor Boys’ Chorus at the Broadway Bound Theatre Festival by Hannah Vine

The new play by Brian Kettler made its world premiere August 15.

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Go Inside Rehearsals for Paul Rudnick’s Big Night Starring Wendie Malick by Hannah Vine

The Center Theatre Group production begins performances September 10 under the direction of Tony Award winner Walter Bobbie.

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