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Wednesday, December 2, 2015

The Call Board: Join Shuffle Along, Avenue Q, Chicago 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 05:13PM

Watch Laura Osnes and Christopher Rice Tap Their Way Through “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” (Video) by Joe Gambino

Tap dancer extraordinaire Christopher Rice released a "Baby, It's Cold Outside" music video Dec. 1. The video features The Bandstand leading lady Laura Osnes and Rice …

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:00PM

Opening Doors Concert Will Feature Jarrod Spector, Christine Dwyer, Taylor Louderman and More by Joe Gambino

(Le) Poisson Rouge will present Opening Doors: The Music of Maglione & Ruiz, Lyons & Pakchar, and Rosser & Sohne Dec. 14 at 7:30 PM.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:52PM

Burbank’s Theatre Banshee Has Closed Its Doors Permanently by Joe Gambino

The LA Times reports that Theatre Banshee in Burbank, CA, closed its doors Dec. 1 after 20 years due to a massive rent increase.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:34PM

The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey Will Play Los Angeles by Joe Gambino

The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey, which was recently seen Off-Broadway, will play a limited run at the Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City, CA, Jan. 13-31, 2016. To…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:21PM

Premiere Date Announced for Second Season of “Mozart in the Jungle,” Starring Bernadette Peters by Joe Gambino

Amazon has announced a premiere date for the entire second season of its original series "Mozart in the Jungle," starring three-time Tony winner Bernadette Peters and Gael Garc…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:08PM

The Wiz Live! Will Include Video Description Service for Viewers with Visual Disabilities by Joe Gambino

Deadline reports that Comcast will offer a national video description pilot program with NBC’s broadcast of The Wiz Live! This broadcast will make the live television event the fir…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM

“Be Good to Me and I’ll Be Good to You:” Chicago Star NeNe Leakes Talks “NeNe-isms,” The Wiz and Nee by Joe Gambino

"Real Housewife" NeNe Leakes, also known for her roles on "Glee" and "The New Normal," made her Broadway debut last season in Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinder…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Michael Urie, Annaleigh Ashford and More Took Part in Jeffrey Reading by Joe Gambino

A reading of Paul Rudnick's Jeffrey, starring Michael Urie in the titular role, took place at Manhattan Theatre Club's studios earlier this week. Christopher Ashley directed.&nbs…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:36PM

Jerry Seinfeld Will Take Up Residence at the Beacon Theatre by Joe Gambino

The Madison Square Garden Company (MSG) announced Dec. 1 that comedian Jerry Seinfeld will take up residence at the Beacon Theatre beginning in January 2016. Seinfeld will perform Jerry Sein…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:29PM

Philadelphia’s Flashpoint Theatre Co. Will Close by Joe Gambino

Philadelphia's Flashpoint Theatre Co. announced Nov. 30 that it will close in 2016 due to a lack of funding.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:22PM

Carol Burnett Will Share Evening of Laughter and Reflection at the Chicago Theatre by Joe Gambino

Famed comedic actress Carol Burnett will bring An Evening of Laughter and Reflection to the Chicago Theatre for a one-night-only engagement May 20, 2016.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12PM

“Supergirl” Picked Up for Full First Season by Joe Gambino

Variety reports that CBS has picked up its new series "Supergirl" for a full first season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02PM

Is the Toys ‘R’ Us in Times Square Closing? by Joe Gambino

Though it has been widely reported that Times Square's flagship Toys 'R' Us store, with its iconic indoor Ferris wheel, will be closing its doors permanently at the end of Jan…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:43AM

The Illusionists Announces Rush Policy by Joe Gambino

A rush policy has been announced for The Illusionists — Live on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:31AM

“Friday Night Lights” Spoof Musical Will Play LA Starring Original Cast Member by Joe Gambino

Variety reports that The Unauthorized Friday Night Lights Musical, a spoof based on the NBC series "Friday Night Lights," is set to premiere in Los Angeles in 2016.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM
Monday, November 30, 2015

Oprah Winfrey and Students Took in a Performance of Broadway’s The Color Purple by Joe Gambino

Oprah Winfrey took 20 students from the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa to see the Broadway revival of The Color Purple Nov. 26.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:30PM

Immersive “Walking Dead” Event Will Be Presented in New Jersey Prior to Tour by Joe Gambino

Walker Stalker Con and Robert Kirkman’s Skybound Entertainment will present The Walking Dead Experience – Chapter 1, a new immersive "Walking Dead" event create…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:37PM

Music Man Alex Lacamoire Discusses the “Easter Eggs” in the Hamilton Score by Joe Gambino

In an interview originally posted on Salon, Hamilton's Alex Lacamoire discussed some hidden treasures in the score to the hip-hop musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:00PM

Frank Rizzo Takes His Final Bow as Theatre Writer for Hartford Courant by Joe Gambino

Frank Rizzo, who has served as a full-time theatre writer at the Hartford Courant for nearly 34 years, announced Nov. 29 that he will be leaving his position to "pursue other cool p…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM

Art Theater Co-Op Will Present Industrial Musicals Film Show: Live! by Joe Gambino

What's an industrial musical? The Art Theater Co-Op will help you find out! The cooperatively owned art house will present Industrial Musicals Film Show: Live!, a series of "in&…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33PM

Cinderella Will Get a Jazzy Twist at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte by Joe Gambino

Children's Theatre of Charlotte will present Ella's Big Chance: A Jazz Age Cinderella, a new musical adapted from Shirley Hughes' children's book of the same name, Dec. 4-…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:16AM

Kristen Bell Hosts “It’s Your 50th Christmas, Charlie Brown” on ABC Tonight; Kristin Chenoweth Sings by Joe Gambino

Kristen Bell ("Frozen," The Crucible) hosts "It's Your 50th Christmas, Charlie Brown," which airs Nov. 30 at 8 PM ET on ABC.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:34AM
Sunday, November 29, 2015

Playbill Poll: Which Musical Theatre Family Would You Like to Share Thanksgiving Dinner With? by Joe Gambino

Thanksgiving has come and gone, but that doesn't mean that we need to stop being thankful and celebrating. We asked out readers which families from musicals they'd love to share Than…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM
Friday, November 27, 2015

Playbill Poll: Which Family From a Musical Would You Like to Share Thanksgiving Dinner With? by Joe Gambino

Thanksgiving has come and gone, but that doesn't mean that we need to stop being thankful and celebrating. We asked out readers which families from musicals they'd love to share Th…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:05PM
Wednesday, November 25, 2015

The Call Board: Join Phantom of the Opera, Chicago 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 01:14PM

CW Picks Up “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” for Additional Episodes by Joe Gambino

Deadline reports that The CW has picked up its new musical comedy series "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" for five more episodes, bringing the show's first season to 18 episodes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:13AM
Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Protesters Arrested in Poland After Attempting to Block Performance Deemed “Pornographic” by Joe Gambino

The Independent reports that 12 protesters were arrested in Poland after attempting to block the entrance to a performance of Death and The Maiden, a play based on Elfriede Jelinek's nov…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:40PM

Second City Announces Cast for 104th Mainstage Revue by Joe Gambino

Second City has announced casting for its 104th MainStage revue, Fool Me Twice, Deja Vu, which will open Dec. 2 at The Second City MainStage Theater. Ryan Bernier directs.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:56PM

Chris Colfer Joins Cast of “Absolutely Fabulous” by Joe Gambino

E! reports that Chris Colfer, who starred as Kurt Hummel on "Glee," has joined the cast of "Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie," the film adaptation of the popular British TV…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:17PM

Sandra Oh Will Star in Office Hour at South Coast Repertory by Joe Gambino

Sandra Oh ("Grey's Anatomy") will star in the world premiere of Julia Cho’s Office Hour April 10-May 1, 2016, at South Coast Repertory's Julianne Argyros Stag…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:41AM

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