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Tuesday, September 1, 2015

The SpongeBob Musical Announces NYC Audition Dates! by Joe Gambino

"Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?" It could be you! The recently announced "SpongeBob Squarepants" musical has set audition dates for New York City.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:54PM

Pippin Will Open at Japan’s Tokyo Theatre Orb by Joe Gambino

The international tour of Pippin will play the Tokyo Theatre Orb Sept. 4-20.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:24PM

Big Apple Circus Will Bring “The Grand Tour” to Lincoln Center by Joe Gambino

The premiere of Big Apple Circus' new production, "The Grand Tour," which kicks off Big Apple Circus' 38th season, will open Oct. 21 and run through Jan. 10, 2016, at Linco…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:30PM

“Bessie,” Starring Queen Latifah, Now Available On Blu-ray by Joe Gambino

"Bessie," the movie about the life of jazz and blues legend Bessie Smith, arrives on Blu-ray Sept. 1. It stars Queen Latifah as the titular character.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:24PM

Fansies Rejoice! Watch an Original Cast Member Perform a New Song Written for Newsies National Tour by Joe Gambino

Andrew Keenan-Bolger, who originated the role of Crutchie on Broadway, performed a new song written for his character in the national tour of Newsies, at 54 Below's Newsboys of New Y…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:51PM

Fansies Rejoice! Watch Andrew Keenan-Bolger Sing Brand-New Song from Newsies Tour (Video) by Joe Gambino

Andrew Keenan-Bolger, who originated the role of Crutchie on Broadway, performed a new song written for his character in the national tour of Newsies, at 54 Below's Newsboys of New Y…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:51PM

ASL Secret Hidden in Poster for Broadway’s Spring Awakening Revival by Joe Gambino

The poster for Deaf West's production of Spring Awakening, which arrives on Broadway this month, includes a secret that non-signing people may not instantly recognize.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:44PM

Casting Announced for Broadway-Bound Waterfall Musical at 5th Avenue Theatre by Joe Gambino

Laura Griffith (Sweet Smell of Success, The Light in the Piazza) will join J. Elaine Marcos (Annie, Priscilla Queen of the Desert) and Thom Sesma (Man of La Mancha, The Times They are A-…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:30AM
Monday, August 31, 2015

Casting Complete for Off-Broadway’s Rothschild & Sons Musical, Starring Robert Cuccioli by Joe Gambino

The complete cast has been announced for the world premiere of the York Theatre Company's revamped Rothschild & Sons, starring Glory Crampton and Broad…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:45PM

Broadway Community Gathers for Tearful Farewell to Kyle Jean-Baptiste in Central Park by Joe Gambino

Almost 200 people gathered around the Bethesda Fountain in New York's Central Park Aug. 31 to lay flowers, sing, and honor the life of Kyle Jean-Baptiste, the youngest and first Afri…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:37PM

Steven Pasquale Joins Cast of CBS’ “Doubt” by Joe Gambino

Steven Pasquale has replaced Teddy Sears' in CBS' "Doubt." Pasquale will play Billy, a decent and altruistic pediatric surgeon accused of murdering a 15-year-old gi…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:45AM

Murder, Marriage and Magic: Theatre West Announces 2015-16 Season by Joe Gambino

Theatre West announced its 2015-16 season Aug. 26. The season will include an eclectic mix of children's programming, classic musicals and contemporary plays.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:29AM
Sunday, August 30, 2015

Playbill Poll: What West End Show Should Make the Leap to Broadway? by Joe Gambino

London's West End features some exciting new musicals, as well as highly praised revivals. Among them are Gypsy, starring Imelda Staunton; Hamlet, starring Benedict Cumberbatch;…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, August 28, 2015

Aaron Tveit Gets Social! Check Out His First Instagram Pic and Tweet! by Joe Gambino

Aaron Tveit (Next to Normal, Catch Me If You Can) joined Twitter and Instagram Aug. 27. Check out his first posts below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:14PM

Aaron Tveit Gets Social! by Joe Gambino

Aaron Tveit (Next to Normal, Catch Me If You Can) joined Twitter and Instagram Aug. 27. Check out his first posts below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:14PM

The Call Board: Actors’ Equity, SpotCo, Atlantic Theater 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 01:00PM

American Premiere of Calendar Girls Will Be Presented In Georgia by Joe Gambino

Tim Firth's Calendar Girls will open Georgia Ensemble Theatre's 2015-16 season Sept. 10. This will be the first time the popular British play is performed in the United States.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:52PM

That Was Then, New Soul Musical, Will Play Hudson Guild Theater by Joe Gambino

That Was Then, a new soul musical written by Arnold S. Wolfe, will play the Hudson Guild Theater Aug. 31 at 6:15 PM, Sept. 4 at 9 PM and Sept. 6 at 3:30 PM. The show is featured as part of N…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:23AM

Dressing Up for a Big Day Out Check Out 7 Stylish Kids Who Hit The Big Apple for Broadway! (Photos) by Joe Gambino

"All the world's a stage…" or maybe it's a catwalk. Playbill.com took to the streets of midtown Manhattan Aug. 26 to interview some fashionable kids, who are kee…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, August 27, 2015

Last Chance: What’s Closing This Week by Joe Gambino

Here's Playbill.com's weekly "Last Chance" reminder to catch Broadway, Off-Broadway and world-premiere productions before they take a final bow. 

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:17PM

Outdoor “West Side Story” Screening Will Be Held at Lincoln Center by Joe Gambino

"West Side Story," the classic film musical directed by Howard Wise and Jerome Robbins, will be screened at Lincoln Center's Josie Robertson Plaza Aug. 28. The film will be co&…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

Watch James Monroe Iglehart Make 46th Street Hear Him (Video) by Joe Gambino

James Monroe Iglehart (Aladdin) made a guest appearance at the Ham4Ham lottery Aug. 26. Iglehart sang "Make Them Hear You" from Ragtime, a song which he frequently uses for auditio…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:47AM
Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Girl Power! Laura Osnes, Beth Malone, Laura Benanti and More Channel Rosie The Riveter for Women’s E by Joe Gambino

Laura Osnes, Beth Malone, Laura Benanti and more joined together on social media Aug. 26 to post tributes to Rosie the Riveter for Women's Equality Day. Women's Equality Day celebrat…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:56PM

Watch: Have You Gone Ham4Ham? Our 10 Favorite Hamilton Pre-Show Performances (Video) by Joe Gambino

For the first month of performances, the Broadway musical Hamilton had a show before the show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:47AM

Have You Gone Ham4Ham? Our 10 Favorite Hamilton Pre-Show Performances (Video) by Joe Gambino

For the first month of performances, the Broadway musical Hamilton had a show before the show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:47AM

Watch New Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Musical Film, “My Little Red/Green Coat” (Video) by Joe Gambino

Alan Schmuckler and Dave Holstein, the musical writing duo responsible for Chicago Shakespeare Theatre's adaptation of The Emperor's New Clothes, teamed up again to create an interac…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

Blu-Ray Release of Mary Martin’s Classic Peter Pan Delayed to Sept. 3 by Joe Gambino

The 1955 and 1956 telecasts of Peter Pan — starring Mary Martin as Peter Pan and Cyril Ritchard as Captain Hook — were scheduled to be available on special edition Blu…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:09AM

Stars From Beaches, Spring Awakening and Les Miz Rock Joe’s Pub With Zoe Sarnak Tonight by Joe Gambino

Songwriter Zoe Sarnak and her friends from the Broadway community perform at Joe's Pub Aug. 26.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Tuesday, August 25, 2015

Peter Pan Like You’ve Never Seen It Before! Mary Martin Broadway Classic Released on Blu-Ray by Joe Gambino

The 1955 and 1956 telecasts of Peter Pan — starring Mary Martin as Peter Pan and Cyril Ritchard as Captain Hook — are available on special edition Blu-ray as of Aug. …

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:22PM

Watch Dick Van Dyke Perform “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” at D23 Expo (Video) by Joe Gambino

Dick Van Dyke, who originated the role of Caractacus Potts in "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang," performed the movie's title tune at the D23 Expo Aug. 16. Van Dyke was joined by The Va…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:46PM

Peter Pan, With Mary Martin, Now Available On Blu-Ray by Joe Gambino

The 1955 and 1956 telecasts of Peter Pan — starring Mary Martin as Peter Pan and Cyril Ritchard as Captain Hook — are available on special edition Blu-ray as of Aug. …

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:35PM