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Friday, August 7, 2015

The Round Up: Something Rotten!, Les Miz, Gentleman’s Guide, And More Send Hamilton Opening Night Wi by Joe Gambino

The musical Hamilton opened Aug. 6 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre. As has become tradition, other Broadway shows, colleagues and celebrities took to social media to congratulate the cast and…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:25AM

Stars From Beaches, Spring Awakening and Les Miz Will Rock Joe’s Pub by Joe Gambino

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:27AM
Thursday, August 6, 2015

The Call Board: Join Wicked and Book of Mormon on Tour, Dance With Billy Elliott 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 04:00PM

Well-Strung Debuts Taylor Swift “Blank Space” Mash-Up (Video) by Joe Gambino

Well-Strung, the string quartet that sings pop songs accompanied by classical music, has put a new spin on Taylor Swift's "Blank Space."

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:50PM

Hunks of Well-Strung Debut Stripped-Down Taylor Swift “Blank Space” Mash-Up (Video) by Joe Gambino

Well-Strung, the string quartet that sings pop songs accompanied by classical music, has put a new spin on Taylor Swift's "Blank Space."

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:50PM

Kingdom of Earth Presented By New Tennessee Williams Theatre Company by Joe Gambino

A New Orleans theatre company dedicated to Tennessee Williams is currently presenting Kingdom of Earth as its first production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:21PM
Wednesday, August 5, 2015

Chicago’s Amy Spanger Will Get “Not-So Glamorous” at Joe’s Pub by Joe Gambino

Amy Spanger, who recently re-joined the Broadway cast of Chicago as Roxie Hart, will perform a solo concert at Joe's Pub Aug. 24.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:22PM

Glory Crampton Joins Cast of York Theatre’s Rothschild & Sons Musical by Joe Gambino

Glory Crampton has joined the cast of The York Theatre Company's production of Rothschild & Sons. Crampton will play the pivotal role of Gutele Rothschild.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:51PM

Roundabout to Honor Audra McDonald and Thomas E. Tuft by Joe Gambino

The Roundabout Theatre Company will honor actress Audra McDonald and executive Thomas E. Tuft at their 50th Anniversary Gala on Feb. 29, 2016.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:31PM

Roundabout Gala to Honor Audra McDonald and Thomas E. Tuft by Joe Gambino

The Roundabout Theatre Company will honor actress Audra McDonald and executive Thomas E. Tuft at their 50th Anniversary Gala on Feb. 29, 2016.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:31PM

Ruthless! Extends! Take a Look at What Happens Backstage (Video) by Joe Gambino

The Off-Broadway run of Ruthless! The Musical has been extended through Jan. 2, 2016.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:28PM

Woodshed Collective Presents New Immersive Theatre Experience in the NY Financial District by Joe Gambino

Fans of Sleep No More, Queen of the Night and Speakeasy Dollhouse: Ziegfeld Midnight Frolic alert! There is a new immersive theatre experience coming to town.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:31PM

Disney’s “Descendants,” Starring Kristin Chenoweth, Now Available On DVD by Joe Gambino

Disney's "Descendants," starring Kristin Chenoweth as Maleficent, is now available to purchase on DVD.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:11AM
Tuesday, August 4, 2015

22nd Annual National Black Theatre Festival Presented in North Carolina by Joe Gambino

The National Black Theatre Festival (NBTF) continues through Aug. 8 in Winston-Salem, NC, with more than 150 performances, more than 40 workshops, a film festival with 20-plus film p…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:43PM

Matt Doyle Hopes to Release New Pop-Folk Album by Joe Gambino

Broadway's Matt Doyle is aiming to record a full album and hopes to achieve that goal with the help of a Kickstarter campaign.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:59PM

Gilbert and Sullivan Meet Spamalot in Ordway’s Pirates of Penzance by Joe Gambino

Ordway Center for the Performing Arts presents Gilbert and Sullivan's The Pirates of Penzance Aug. 4-16.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:30PM
Monday, August 3, 2015

Watch Natalie Weiss Riff Through Les Miz in Under 6 Minutes (Video) by Joe Gambino

Natalie Weiss, actress, singer, teacher and riffer extraordinaire, brought her big voice to the Highline Ballroom July 13. Watch videos of her performance below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:01PM

Watch the In the Heights Reunion (and Performance!) That Happened Before Hamilton (Video) by Joe Gambino

The cast of Hamilton welcomed Tony Award winner Karen Olivo, who performed at the #Ham4Ham lottery Aug. 1. Watch her rendition of "96,000" from In the Heights below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:34PM
Sunday, August 2, 2015

Playbill Poll: Which Role Should Lea DeLaria Play on Broadway? by Joe Gambino

Lea DeLaria, known for her work as "Carrie 'Big Boo' Black" on "Orange is the New Black," is no stranger to the Broadway stage. With a new album just released, an…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, July 31, 2015

Bernadette Peters Comments on Patti LuPone’s Cell Phone Incident and “Mozart in the Jungle” (Video) by Joe Gambino

Bernadette Peters appeared on "Today" this morning to discuss her new children's book "Stella and Charlie: Friends Forever" and her Amazon series "Mozart in the …

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:54PM

Christian Borle Releases Music Video For “Hard To Be The Bard” from Something Rotten! by Joe Gambino

Christian Borle, star of the new musical Something Rotten!, has taken to the streets of Midtown Manhattan to film a new music video for the song "Hard to Be the Bard."

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:15PM
Thursday, July 30, 2015

TDF Announces Fifth Season of Autism-Friendly Performances by Joe Gambino

The Theatre Development Fund (TDF) announced July 30 its fifth season of autism-friendly shows, which are presented through its Autism Theatre Initiative (ATI). The matinee performances …

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:49PM

If/Then Star James Snyder Welcomes Baby Girl and Posts Picture! by Joe Gambino

Broadway's James Snyder introduced his newborn daughter, Willa Emerson, to the world last night via Twitter. The actor, who made his Broadway debut as the titular role in the 2008 produc…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:16PM

Broadway’s Andrew Kober and His Wife Are Expecting! by Joe Gambino

It appears as though Broadway's Andrew Kober will be reviving his role as "Dad" starting in February 2016. Kober, who made his Broadway debut as "Dad/Margaret Meade" …

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:46AM
Wednesday, July 29, 2015

What’s Happening on 46th Street? Watch the Shows Before the Show at Hamilton (Video) by Joe Gambino

In case you missed it, Hamilton, written by and starring Lin-Manuel Miranda, is in previews at the Richard Rodgers Theatre, and everyone is rushing to play the pre-show lottery in ho…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:24PM