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Monday, September 28, 2015

Rebecca Hall Marries Her Machinal Co-Star by Joe Gambino

Rebecca Hall married her Machinal co-star Morgan Spector (Harvey, A View From the Bridge) Sept. 26, according to Us Weekly.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:30AM

Renee Elise Goldsberry Will Appear in New TV Series, “I Shudder” by Joe Gambino

Renee Elise Goldsberry will appear as a series regular in "I Shudder," a new TV Land series written by Paul Rudnick (Jeffrey, The Most Fabulous Story Ever Told).

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:00AM

Beth Leavel Will Star in Muny’s First Cabaret by Joe Gambino

Tony winner Beth Leavel (The Drowsy Chaperone, The Bandstand) will star in the first Muny Magic cabaret concert. The concert will be held Nov. 11-12 at the Sheldon Concert Hall in St. Lo…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:51AM

Andy Karl Will Guest Star on “Law and Order: Special Victims Unit” by Joe Gambino

Andy Karl (Rocky, On The Twentieth Century) will guest star on "Law and Order: Special Victims Unit," according to TV Guide.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:28AM

Liev Schreiber and Naomi Watts Will Shoot Real-Life “Rocky” Story by Joe Gambino

Liev Schreiber and Naomi Watts, Showbiz411.com reports, are slated to shoot "The Bleeder," the story of Chuck Wepner, known as the "Bayonne Bleeder," who inspired Sylvest…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:22AM
Sunday, September 27, 2015

Playbill Poll: Who Should The Muppets Play On Broadway? by Joe Gambino

"The Muppets TV Show" premiered on ABC Sept. 22. In honor of the return of Kermit, Miss Piggy and friends, we thought it would be fun to dreamcast the Muppets in different roles on…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, September 25, 2015

Watch “Curly” Propose to Girlfriend on Opening Night of Oklahoma! (Video) by Joe Gambino

Colte Julian, who is currently starring as Curly in Oklahoma! at the Paramount Theatre in Aurora, IL, proposed to his girlfriend, Erika Senase, in his dressing room on open…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM
Thursday, September 24, 2015

Nominees Announced for 2015 Ovation Awards by Joe Gambino

The nominees for the 2015 LA STAGE Ovation Awards have been announced.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:00PM

Nominees Announced for 2015 Ovation Awards Spring Awakening Earns 16 by Joe Gambino

The nominees for the 2015 LA STAGE Ovation Awards have been announced.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:00PM

New Musical Based on Charles Dickens Novel Will Be Presented as Staged Reading by Joe Gambino

Our Mutual Friend, a new musical based on Charles Dickens' final novel, will be performed as a staged reading at Actors' Temple Theater Oct. 19 at 2 PM and 7 PM. Mark Harborth direct…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:44PM

Paul Rudd Will Host Fourth Annual All-Star Bowling Benefit for SAY by Joe Gambino

Paul Rudd (Grace) will host the fourth annual All-Star Bowling Benefit for the Stuttering Association for the Young (SAY). The event will be held Oct. 26 at 7 PM at Lucky Strike in New Y…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:33PM

Tony-Winning “Grey’s Anatomy” Star Joins Producing Team of New Film “Loserville” by Joe Gambino

Tony winner Sara Ramirez (Spamalot, "Grey's Anatomy") has joined the producing team for "Loserville," a new film that will star Chris Bellant, Natalie Hall, Sarah Jes…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:24PM

Casting Announced for Never the Sinner, Directed by Gary Griffin, at Victory Gardens by Joe Gambino

Victory Gardens Theater has announced casting for John Logan's Never the Sinner, which will be the next show in the Chicago company's 41st season. The show will run Nov. 6&#…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

Watch Hugh Jackman on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (Video) by Joe Gambino

Hugh Jackman (The Boy from Oz, "Les Miserables") appeared on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," along with Hugh Evans, to discuss the upcoming Global Citizen Festival …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:09PM
Wednesday, September 23, 2015

The Call Board: Join Waitress, Matilda The Musical and More! by Joe Gambino

Playbill.com's Job Listings offer an extensive selection of available jobs within the theatre industry. From auditions to administrative roles, Playbill.com is the online source for care…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:40PM

The Call Board: Playbill.com, The Public Theater, Roundabout Theatre Company and More Are Hiring! by Joe Gambino

Playbill.com's Job Listings offer an extensive selection of available jobs within the theatre industry. From auditions to administrative roles, Playbill.com is the online source for care…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:52PM

Will Anne Hathaway Fly Into Theatres as Mary Poppins? by Joe Gambino

Anne Hathaway has responded to rumors that she is slated to play Mary Poppins in the upcoming film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:34AM
Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Laura Benanti Will Perform at Bay Street Theater by Joe Gambino

Tony winner Laura Benanti (She Loves Me, Gypsy) will perform a concert at Bay Street Theater Oct. 10 at 8 PM.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:18PM

My Fair Lady Is Coming Back to the Silver Screen by Joe Gambino

My Fair Lady, starring Audrey Hepburn, has been restored for its 50th anniversary. The film will play in select theatres across the United States beginning Oct. 18. 

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:01PM

Watch Jesse Tyler Ferguson Tells His Story in Song on “The Late Late Show with James Corden” (Video) by Joe Gambino

Jesse Tyler Ferguson (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, "Modern Family") appeared on "The Late Late Show with James Corden" along with Allison Janney Sept. 21, …

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:17AM
Monday, September 21, 2015

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jonathan Groff and More Are Part of Tonight’s Ars Nova Revolution by Joe Gambino

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jonathan Groff and more are part of The Ars Nova Revolution — a benefit evening celebrating the journey of three Ars Nova "All Stars&…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:05PM

Tech Guru David Pogue Will Guest Star in 39 Steps by Joe Gambino

David Pogue, founder of Yahoo Tech, will guest star in 39 Steps at Union Square Theatre for one-night only, Sept. 26 at 8 PM. 

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:53PM

Celia Keenan-Bolger, Jason Biggs and More Set for One-Night Only Staged Reading by Joe Gambino

Celia Keenan-Bolger (The Glass Menagerie, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee), Jason Biggs ("Orange Is the New Black," "American Pie"), Ben Shenkman ("Ro…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:41PM

Beautiful Autistic and More Set for Chicago Dramatists 2015-16 Season by Joe Gambino

Chicago Dramatists announced its 2015-16 season Sept. 21. The season will include Beautiful Autistic and American Beauty Shop.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

The Verdict: Critics Review Moonshine: That Hee Haw Musical by Joe Gambino

The Dallas Theater Center world premiere of Moonshine: That Hee Haw Musical officially opened Sept. 18 following previews that began Sept. 2. Performances continue through Oct. 11.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:08PM

Encore Screenings of Tom Hiddleston Coriolanus Will Include Optional Commentary by Joe Gambino

The upcoming encore National Theatre Live screenings of Coriolanus, starring Tom Hiddleston, will include optional commentary by Hiddleston and director Josie Rourke that audiences can downl…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:34AM

Kelsey Grammer Replaces Patrick Stewart at San Francisco Symphony’s 2015 Gala Concert by Joe Gambino

Kelsey Grammer (Finding Neverland, La Cage aux Folles) will replace the previously announced Patrick Stewart as Professor Henry Higgins at San Francisco Symphony's 2015 Gala concert, whi…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:11AM
Sunday, September 20, 2015

Playbill Poll: Which Cast of Characters Deserves a Sequel? by Joe Gambino

Sequels. The Phantom of the Opera has one, so does Annie and Bye Bye Birdie... It seems that audiences just can't get enough of certain stories. Playbill.com took to Facebook an…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Saturday, September 19, 2015

Hunter Bell and Susan Blackwell Talk High School Crushes, Worst Outfits and “John Hughes Moments” by Joe Gambino

Hunter Bell and Susan Blackwell, who starred in [title of show], will host the 2015 Broadway Back to School concert at 54 Below Sept. 20. In anticipation of the event, Blackwell and Bell sha…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, September 18, 2015

Julia Murney, Alysha Umphress and More Will Perform in Benefit Gala for Northeast Children’s Theatre by Joe Gambino

Julia Murney (Wicked, The Wild Party), Alysha Umphress (On The Town, American Idiot), Mia Gentile (Kinky Boots) and more are set to perform in a concert for The Northeast Children's Thea…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:00PM

Carol Burnett Talks Mishaps, Inspiration and Great Advice on “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (Videos) by Joe Gambino

Stage and screen star Carol Burnett, who played Miss Agatha Hannigan in the original 1982 "Annie" film, appeared on "Late Night with Seth Meyers" Sept. 17.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:30AM