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Tuesday, August 25, 2015

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

Neil Patrick Harris Introduces His Mini-Me by Joe Gambino

On Aug. 25 Neil Patrick Harris (Hedwig and the Angry Inch) introduced "Little NPH," who is set to appear on Harris' show "Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris."

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:45PM
Monday, August 24, 2015

New Drama 26 Pebbles Based on Interviews With Community of Sandy Hook Shooting Massacre by Joe Gambino

26 Pebbles, a new play that explores the power of community in the face of the grade-school shooting tragedy in Newtown, CT opened at Washington DC's Arena Stage Aug. 24.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:47PM

Watch Hamilton’s Alysha Deslorieux Interpret Mariah Carey at Ham4Ham Lottery (Video) by Joe Gambino

Alysha Deslorieux, who understudies all three Schuyler sisters in Hamilton, wowed audiences with her performance of Mariah Carey's "Always Be My Baby" Aug. 21 at the lottery fo…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:05AM
Sunday, August 23, 2015

Playbill Poll: Who Should Star as Hedwig When Angry Inch Opens in the West End? by Joe Gambino

Hedwig and the Angry Inch, which currently stars Taye Diggs, recently announced its closing date on Broadway with plans to open in London. Playbill.com took to social media to ask its reader…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, August 21, 2015

Jeff Award Nominations Announced By Actor Michael Shannon by Joe Gambino

Michael Shannon ("Man of Steel," "Boardwalk Empire") continued the trend of celebrity Jeff Award announcers, when he revealed the nominations for the 2015 awards Aug. 21 …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:50PM

Nominees for Casting Society’s Artios Awards, Including 12 Theatre Categories, Announced by Joe Gambino

The Casting Society of America (CSA) announced the nominees for the 31st annual Artios Awards Aug. 21. The Artios Awards celebrate excellence in casting for television, theatre, web series a…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM

Actor Michael Shannon Announces Jeff Award Nominations Today by Joe Gambino

Michael Shannon ("Man of Steel," "Boardwalk Empire") will continue the trend of celebrity Jeff Award announcers, when he reveals the nominations for the 2015 awards Aug. …

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:05AM
Thursday, August 20, 2015

Initial Results of Broadway Show League Championships Announced by Joe Gambino

The Broadway Show League, a softball league for people who work on and Off-Broadway, held its championships at Central Park's Heckscher Ballfields Aug. 20.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:03PM

What Not to Miss at Fringe: Learn More About Five of the Festival’s Hottest Shows! by Joe Gambino

The New York International Fringe Festival officially opened Aug. 14 and includes 200 shows and 1,100 performances. With comedies, dramas, musicals, improv, children's programming, solo …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:30PM

Broadway Show League Championships Held Today by Joe Gambino

The Broadway Show League, a softball league for people who work on and Off-Broadway, is holding its championships in Central Park's Heckscher Ball Fields Aug. 20.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:20AM

Stars of Avenue Q Advance to “America’s Got Talent” Semifinals by Joe Gambino

Howie Michael Smith and Christian Anderson, who played Princeton/Rod and Nicky/Trekkie Monster, respectively, in Avenue Q, made a third appearance on "America's Got Talent" Aug…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:09AM

Audition for MasterVoices Concert Series With Tony-Winning Conductor by Joe Gambino

Tony Award-winning conductor/director Ted Sperling is holding auditions for MasterVoices, an organization that specializes in performing works from the classical/opera, operetta and musi…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:52AM

Watch Spring Awakening Reunion, Featuring Jonathan Groff, at #Ham4Ham Lottery Show (Video) by Joe Gambino

Spring Awakening cast members Krysta Rodriguez and Andy Mientus joined original Awakening star and Hamilton's King George, Jonathan Groff, at Hamilton's Ham4Ham lottery show to perfo…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:35AM

The Call Board: Join Wicked on Tour, Finding Neverland, China Doll 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 12:19AM
Wednesday, August 19, 2015

World Premiere of Second Nature Opens at Lincoln Park by Joe Gambino

Second Nature, a new opera written by 25-year-old composer Matthew Aucoin, is presented as part of Lyric Opera of Chicago's Lyric Unlimited Initiative. The opera was performed at…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:29PM

The Call Board: Roundabout Theatre Company, The Public Theater 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 11:55AM

Harlem Stage Company Announces Fall 2015 Season by Joe Gambino

Harlem Stage Company announced its fall 2015 season Aug. 18. The season will include live music, documentary screenings, staged readings and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:40AM

Watch Andrew Lloyd Webber Take a Dip With His Cat (Video) by Joe Gambino

Andrew Lloyd Webber, composer of the international hit musical Cats, took his cat, Fez, swimming Aug. 6. The video was posted by the social media team for Cats, which is set to return to Lon…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:55AM

Last Chance: What’s Closing On Broadway 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 10:36AM
Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Up And Away, Multi-Sensory Theatrical Experience for Young Audiences on Autism Spectrum, Sets Fall D by Joe Gambino

Lincoln Center Education will present Up and Away, a new multi-sensory theatrical experience specially designed for young audiences on the autism spectrum.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:43PM

Debbie Allen Will Be Honored By NYC Dance Alliance Foundation by Joe Gambino

Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning actress Debbie Allen (West Side Story, Sweet Charity) will be honored by NYC Dance Alliance Foundation at its Bright Lights Shining Stars Gala on Sept…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:22PM

Watch Cast of Amazing Grace On “The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon” (Video) by Joe Gambino

The cast of Amazing Grace performed on "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon" Aug. 17.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:15AM

Colman Domingo Will Direct Seven Guitars at Actors Theatre; Casting Announced by Joe Gambino

Colman Domingo (The Scottsboro Boys, Chicago) will direct a production of August Wilson's Seven Guitars at Actors Theatre in Louisville, KY. Previews will begin Sept. 1 with an official …

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:01AM
Monday, August 17, 2015

Go “HAM,” Or Go Home! I Rushed Hamilton For a Week, and Here’s What Happened by Joe Gambino

Hamilton is the hottest ticket in town — so hot that seats aren't available until the beginning of October. So, we enlisted our intern to play the ticket lottery for a week, in hopes …

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:00PM

Rex Smith and Gretchen Cryer Are “Still Getting Their Acts Together” (And Taking Them On The Road!) by Joe Gambino

Rex Smith and Gretchen Cryer will star in I'm Still Getting My Act Together and taking it on the road… at The Laguna Playhouse Oct. 7-Nov. 1. The show features music by Na…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:32PM

Meryl Streep Rocks Out With Neil Young (Video) by Joe Gambino

Oscar-winning stage and screen star Meryl Streep, currently in cinemas in "Ricki and the Flash," met up with Neil Young for a quick guitar lesson at the Jacob Burns Film Center…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:16PM

Baritones Unbound, Featuring Marc Kudisch and Nathan Gunn, Will Be Part of Royal George Season by Joe Gambino

Hershey Felder has announced the upcoming 2015-16 season for Chicago's Royal George Theatre. The season will include Jamaica, Farewell; I Found My Horn; Baritones U…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:02PM

“Dream Come True”: Watch Lin-Manual Miranda Sing a Duet From Les Miz With His Neighbor, Kyle Jean-Ba by Joe Gambino

On Aug. 15, Les Miz cast member Kyle Jean-Baptiste joined Lin-Manuel Miranda at the Ham4Ham lottery to perform "Confrontation" between Jean Valjean and Inspector Javert. Wa…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:07PM

“Dream Come True”: Watch Lin-Manuel Miranda Sing a Duet From Les Miz With His Neighbor, Kyle Jean-Ba by Joe Gambino

On Aug. 15, Les Miz cast member Kyle Jean-Baptiste joined Lin-Manuel Miranda at the Ham4Ham lottery to perform "Confrontation" between Jean Valjean and Inspector Javert. Wa…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:07PM

British Comedian John Oliver Will Play The Chicago Theatre by Joe Gambino

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:27PM