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Monday, October 12, 2015

Ham4Ham Show Goes Ragtime (Video) by Joe Gambino

Lin-Manuel Miranda invited Hamilton assistant company manager Kaitlin Fine to sing "Our Children" from Ragtime with Jonathan Groff at the Ham4Ham show Oct. 11. Miranda and Okie…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:56AM

Watch Color Purple Star Belt Out “I Can Do Better Than That” (Video) by Joe Gambino

Cynthia Erivo and Danielle Brooks, stars of the upcoming Broadway revival of The Color Purple, appeared at Marie's Crisis, the historic NYC piano bar, to sing karaoke Oct. 9. Erivo showe…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:40AM
Sunday, October 11, 2015

Playbill Poll: Which Broadway Villain Do You Love to Hate? by Joe Gambino

Villains. We love to hate them. Or do we hate to love them? The Little Mermaid has Ursula, Wicked has Madame Morrible, Les Miz has Javert. Playbill.com took to Twitter to find out our reader…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Floor It and Sing! L.A. Opera Company Performs New Opera in Moving Cars, Starting Today by Joe Gambino

The Industry, a Los Angeles-based opera company, presents Hopscotch, a new opera performed in moving cars on a road. The show will be performed three times daily (10:45 AM, 12:45 PM and …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, October 9, 2015

The Public Theater Will Present Before Your Very Eyes by Joe Gambino

The Public Theater will present Before Your Very Eyes, a new play created and directed by Gob Squad Oct. 17-Nov. 29 in the Martinson Theater space at the Public.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:29AM

Jackie O. Will Be Brought Back to Life in Performance by Joe Gambino

Karen Finley will be the first to perform in The Tip of Her Tongue, a series on feminist performance artists at Los Angeles' Broad Museum. Finley will perform The Jackie Look Nov. 20-…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM

Floor It and Sing! L.A. Opera Company Will Perform New Opera in Moving Cars by Joe Gambino

The Industry, a Los Angeles-based opera company, will present Hopscotch, a new opera performed in moving cars on a road. The show will be performed three times daily (10:45 AM, 12:45 PM …

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:15AM

Washington Troupe Plans Revue of Songs From Less-Produced Musicals by Joe Gambino

Showtunes Theatre Company in Seattle, WA has announced its 2015-16 season, the first season for new artistic director Matt Wolfe since the departure of previous director Martin Charnin (…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:00AM
Thursday, October 8, 2015

Stephen Sondheim Wows Cast of Prince of Broadway During Rehearsals (Photo) by Robert Viagas and Joe Gambino

Prince of Broadway, the new musical celebrating the Broadway career of Tony Award-winning director-producer Harold Prince, showcases the work of some of the top writers, stars and de…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:23PM

Big Apple Circus Will Present “Circus of the Senses” at Lincoln Center by Joe Gambino

The Big Apple Circus has announced that it will add special performances, called "Circus of the Senses," to its new production The Grand Tour.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:51PM

Broadway Rox Will Bring Music of Wicked, Rent and Mamma Mia! to Cuba by Joe Gambino

Robert Nederlander, Jr. and Nederlander Worldwide Entertainment announced Oct. 7 that Broadway Rox, a live concert event that celebrates the rock and pop hits of Broadway, will open the 16th…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:28PM

Roger Bart Lands Role on Epix Series “Graves” by Joe Gambino

Tony winner Roger Bart (Young Frankenstein, The Producers) has landed a recurring role opposite Nick Nolte on "Graves," a political satire on Epix.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

Frances Ruffelle Releases New “On My Own” Music Video in Honor of Les Miz’s 30th Anniversary (Video) by Joe Gambino

Frances Ruffelle, who originated the role of Eponine in Les Misérables in London and subsequently on Broadway, has released a music video in which she sings a newly arranged versi…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:28AM

Watch “Everything Sounds Better When Jennifer Hudson Sings It” (Video) by Joe Gambino

Glamour Magazine asked Jennifer Hudson, who will make her Broadway debut as Shug Avery in The Color Purple next month, to sing everything from a jury summons to a less-than-pleasant …

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:17AM
Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Nederlander’s Broadway Rox Will Open 16th Havana International Theatre Festival by Joe Gambino

Robert Nederlander, Jr. and Nederlander Worldwide Entertainment announced Oct. 7 that Broadway Rox, a live concert event that celebrates the rock and pop hits of Broadway, will open the 16th…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:19PM

Disney’s Newest Princess Finds Her Voice; New Film Features Music by Lin-Manuel Miranda by Joe Gambino

Disney's newest princess, Moana — who will be featured in the animated film of the same name — has found her voice in 14-year-old Mililani, HI, native Auli&am…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:10AM

Open House New York Announces 2015 OHNY Weekend Line-Up by Joe Gambino

Open House New York has announced the line-up for its 2015 OHNY Weekend, which "unlocks the doors of New York’s most important buildings, offering an extraordinary opportu…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM

John Lahr Will Discuss “Show People and Their Shows” at Theatre for A New Audience by Joe Gambino

John Lahr, long-time drama critic for The New Yorker, will appear at Theatre for A New Audience Oct. 7 at 7 PM to discuss his new book "Joy Ride: Show People and Their Shows."

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:50AM

“Oh My!” George Takei Talks Allegiance, “Star Trek” and Marriage with Wendy Williams (Video) by Joe Gambino

George Takei, who is making his Broadway debut in Allegiance, appeared on "The Wendy Williams Show" Oct. 6 to discuss the new musical, how he came up with his catchphrase and his m…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:44AM

Broadway’s King Charles III Announces Rush Policy by Joe Gambino

Broadway's King Charles III, directed by Rupert Goold, has announced its rush policy. The show begins previews Oct. 10 at the Music Box Theatre and has an official opening night set for …

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:37AM

Blue Man Group Joins Neil Patrick Harris for “End of Show Show” on “Best Time Ever” (Video) by Joe Gambino

Blue Man Group joined Neil Patrick Harris, Nicole Scherzinger, Little NPH and guest host Shaquille O'Neal for "Best Time Ever"'s "End of Show Show" segment Oct. 6.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:28AM
Tuesday, October 6, 2015

Broadway Favorites Will Pay Tribute to Oscar Hammerstein Award Winner Angela Lansbury by Joe Gambino

Angela Lansbury will be honored with the Oscar Hammerstein Award for Lifetime Achievement by The York Theatre Company Nov. 16 at Guastavino's. The award, named for the prolific master ly…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00PM

Lady Gaga, Sofia Loren and More Are National Arts Awards Honorees by Joe Gambino

Sophia Loren, Lady Gaga, Herbie Hancock, Joan and Irwin Jacobs, Alice Walton and Maria Bell will be honored by Americans for the Arts with National Arts Awards Oct. 19 at Cipriani 42nd Stree…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:22PM

“Aladdin” Diamond Edition Will Be Released on Blu-ray With “Never-Before-Seen” Bonus by Joe Gambino

"Aladdin" Diamond Edition will be released on Blu-ray Oct. 13. According to Disney's website, the release includes a "never-before-seen Bonus."

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:26AM

“Aladdin” Diamond Edition Will Be Released on Blu-ray by Joe Gambino

"Aladdin" Diamond Edition will be released on Blu-ray Oct. 13. According to Disney's website, the release includes a "never-before-seen Bonus."

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:26AM

British Comedian John Oliver Extends Run at The Chicago Theatre by Joe Gambino

John Oliver, the British comic known best for his comedic political commentary on "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" on HBO and previously on "The Daily Show" with Jon …

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:16AM

The Rat Pack Is Back Onstage Starting Tonight by Joe Gambino

Sandy Hackett's Rat Pack Show begins performances Oct. 6 at Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope, PA. The show will run through Oct. 18. Hackett directs.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:07AM

Broadway Artists Among Winners of 2015 Jeff Awards by Joe Gambino

The winners of the 2015 Jeff Awards were announced Oct. 5 during a ceremony at Drury Lane Theatre in Chicago. The Jeff Awards, named for actor Joseph Jefferson, are presented annually to out…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:55AM
Monday, October 5, 2015

The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey Enlists Broadway Stars to Shine Brighter Than Bullies by Joe Gambino

The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey has enlisted the help of Broadway stars from Hamilton, Beautiful, Kinky Boots, An American in Paris and Allegiance as well as Iain Armitage (Iain Lo…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM

Fox Valley Repertory Theater Forced to Close by Joe Gambino

The Chicago Tribune reports that Fox Valley Repertory Theater in St. Charles, IL, has been "forced to close" this week due to "unexpected circumstances." Ticket sales hav…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:43AM

Will Free Tickets to School of Rock and On Your Feet! Spur Younger Broadway Audiences? by Joe Gambino

A nonprofit group of Broadway producers and theatre owners will provide free tickets and offstage programming to shows to Gotham teenagers as part of a program that aims to inspire young art…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:25AM