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Friday, July 1, 2022

Debbie Wileman’s Tribute to Judy Garland at Zankel Hall Was the Talk of the Town by Joseph Marzullo

Happy 100th Birthday Judy Garland! starring Debbie Wileman on Saturday, June 25 at Zankel Hall was a much-anticipated concert, which didn’t disappoint. Wileman, direct from London, perform…

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Thursday, May 25, 2017

Exclusive: Broadway Records Celebrates The Color Purple’s Grammy Win by Joseph Marzullo

The show won the 2016 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album.

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Wednesday, January 4, 2017

Photos: “Scary Spice” Mel B Stars in Broadway’s Chicago by Joseph Marzullo

The iconic Spice Girl and a judge on America’s Got Talent returned to Broadway on December 28 in the Tony-winning revival of Chicago at the Ambassador Theatre.

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Saturday, December 31, 2016

Celebrating the 2015 Opening Night of Fiddler On the Roof by Joseph Marzullo

The critically acclaimed Broadway revival of Fiddler On the Roof closes December 31.

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Tuesday, October 4, 2016

Photos! That Golden Girls Show! - A Puppet Parody, Opens Off-Broadway by Joseph Marzullo

Jonathan Rockefeller’s That Golden Girls Show! - A Puppet Parody opened on October 3 at the DR2 Theatre. Here’s a look at the opening night festivities.

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Friday, April 29, 2016

Exclusive Pics! Cuba Gooding Jr. and Tracee Ellis Ross Backstage at Eclipsed by Joseph Marzullo

Academy Award winner Cuba Gooding Jr. took in the April 28 performance of Eclipsed. Tracee Ellis Ross from the TV show Black-ish was also in the audience.

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Thursday, April 14, 2016

A Star-Studded Look Back at Motown: The Musical Opening Night by Joseph Marzullo

Here’s a look back at the star-studded opening night red carpet, curtain call and party.

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Monday, February 15, 2016

Pics! Cybill Shepherd, Peter Bogdanovich and More Celebrate Madeline Kahn by Joseph Marzullo

"From Broadway to Hollywood — A Chat with Her Friends," a panel discussion on the life and work of the late Tony-winning actress Madeline Kahn, was held Feb. 10 at th…

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Pics! Cybil Shepherd, Peter Bogdanovich and More Celebrate Madeline Kahn by Joseph Marzullo

"From Broadway to Hollywood — A Chat with Her Friends," a panel discussion on the life and work of the late Tony-winning actress Madeline Kahn, was held Feb. 10 at th…

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Pics! Smart People, Starring Joshua Jackson, Opens Off-Broadway by Joseph Marzullo

The New York premiere of Lydia R. Diamond's Smart People officially opened Feb. 10 at Second Stage Theatre, following previews that began Jan. 27. Directed by Tony winner Kenny …

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Thursday, February 11, 2016

Throwback Thursday: Elaine Stritch, Eartha Kitt, Audra McDonald, Lindsay Lohan at the 2006 Go Red fo by Joseph Marzullo

Founded by The Heart Truth, the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women Red Dress Collection 2016 presented by Macy’s is an exclusive event where top designers, models and celebrit…

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Tuesday, February 9, 2016

Photo Special! Celebrating the Birthday of Two-Time Tony Award Winner Judith Light by Joseph Marzullo

Multi-award winning actress Judith Light celebrates her birthday Feb. 9. Playbill.com takes a look at her stage career, including some fun photos for the occasion. Happy birthday, Judith!

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Wednesday, February 3, 2016

First Look at Bobby Cannavale Olivia Wilde and Ray Romano in HBO’s “Vinyl” by Joseph Marzullo

The new HBO series "Vinyl," billed as "a ride through the sex- and drug-addled music business of 1970s New York at the dawn of punk, disco and hip-hop," will …

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First Look at Bobby Cannavale Oliva Wilde and Ray Romano in HBO’s “Vinyl” by Joseph Marzullo

The new HBO series "Vinyl," billed as "a ride through the sex- and drug-addled music business of 1970s New York at the dawn of punk, disco and hip-hop," will …

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Pics! Jessica Vosk At Joe’s Pub with Special Guests by Joseph Marzullo

Following her sold-out cabaret debut last year, Broadway actress Jessica Vosk (Fiddler on the Roof, Finding Neverland) hit the stage at Joe's Pub with an all-new, sold-out so…

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From Nathan Detroit to Pseudolus to The Nance; Celebrating Nathan Lane on His Birthday! by Joseph Marzullo

Stage and screen star Nathan Lane, currently portraying F. Lee Bailey in the FX series "The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story", celebrates his birthday February 3. Playb…

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Saturday, January 30, 2016

From Rent to Scoundrels! Celebrating the Stage Work of Birthday Boy Norbert Leo Butz by Joseph Marzullo

Two-time Tony Award winner Norbert Leo Butz, who is currently starring on the six-part series "Mercy Street" on PBS, celebrates his birthday Jan. 30. Playbill.com looks ba…

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Thursday, January 21, 2016

Our Mother’s Brief Affair, Starring Linda Lavin, Opens on Broadway; Red Carpet Arrivals, Curtain Cal by Matt Blank and Joseph Marzullo

Manhattan Theatre Club's Broadway production of Our Mother's Brief Affair, penned by Tony-winning playwright Richard Greenberg, officially opens Jan. 20 following previe…

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Our Mother’s Brief Affair, Starring Linda Lavin, Opens on Broadway; Red Carpet Arrivals and Curtain by Matt Blank and Joseph Marzullo

Manhattan Theatre Club's Broadway production of Our Mother's Brief Affair, penned by Tony-winning playwright Richard Greenberg, officially opens Jan. 20 following previe…

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Wednesday, January 20, 2016

Pics! Dominique Morisseau’s Skeleton Crew Opens Off-Broadway by Joseph Marzullo

The world premiere of Dominique Morisseau’s Skeleton Crew, helmed by Tony winner Ruben Santiago-Hudson, officially opened Jan. 19 at the Atlantic Theater Company, foll…

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Monday, January 18, 2016

Pics! “An American in Paris”  Film Star Leslie Caron Meets the Press by Joseph Marzullo

Leslie Caron, who starred with Gene Kelly in the 1951 movie musical "An American in Paris" met the press (along with the Broadway cast) Jan. 15 at the Palace Theatre.

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Tuesday, January 12, 2016

Pics! Maurice Hines’ Tappin’ Thru Life Opens Off-Broadway by Joseph Marzullo

Tony nominee Maurice Hines created and stars in Maurice Hines Tappin' Thru Life, which officially opened Jan. 11, following previews that began Off-Broadway Dec. 23. The Broadway vet…

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Monday, January 11, 2016

Pics! A Sneak Peek of the Cabaret National Tour starring Randy Harrison and Andrea Goss by Joseph Marzullo

The upcoming national tour of Kander and Ebb's Cabaret will co-star Randy Harrison ("Queer As Folk," Wicked) and Andrea Goss, a cast member of the recent Broadway revival, …

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Honoring Founding Father Alexander Hamilton by Joseph Marzullo

Alexander Hamilton was born on Jan. 11, 1755. In celebration, let's take another look at Hamilton, Lin-Manuel Miranda's acclaimed new musical that fuses the contemporar…

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Saturday, January 9, 2016

Photo Archive: Roslyn Kind at 54 Below by Joseph Marzullo

Acclaimed singer and actress Roslyn Kind, who returns to the Catalina Bar & Grill in March, celebrates her birthday January 9. Here is a look back at one of her two 2014 sold-out sho…

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Wednesday, January 6, 2016

Photo Special: From Regional Star to Tony Nominee! Celebrating the Stage Work of Rob McClure by Joseph Marzullo

Rob McClure, last seen in Honeymoon in Vegas, is currently starring in the Broadway revival Noises Off. Playbill.com takes a look at his stage career.

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Tuesday, January 5, 2016

Pics! Original Matilda star Oona Laurence promotes new film “Lamb” by Joseph Marzullo

Oona Laurence, original star of Matilda The Musical, promoted "Lamb", her new independent film with Ross Partridge, at Planet Hollywood on Jan. 5. Ross was also on hand for the pho…

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Must See! Rare Photos of Bette Midler, Richard Burton, Donna McKechnie, Michael Bennett and More at by Joseph Marzullo

Veteran photo journalist Bob Deutsch has graciously given Playbill.com permission to use some of his favorite photos from the 1974, ’75, ’76, '79 and ’81 To…

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Monday, January 4, 2016

Pics! Life Imitating Art: Proposal at Fiddler On the Roof by Monica Simoes and Joseph Marzullo

Ben Rappaport, who plays Perchik in the new revival of Fiddler On the Roof, surprised his long-time girlfriend, actress/singer Megan Kane, and proposed to her on stage following Sunday&a…

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Friday, January 1, 2016

Celebrating the Stage Work of Three-Time Tony Winner Frank Langella on His Birthday! by Joseph Marzullo

Three-time Tony Award winner Frank Langella, who returns to Broadway in March starring in Florian Zeller's The Father, celebrates a birthday Jan. 1. Playbill.com takes a look at his …

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Monday, December 28, 2015

Photo Special: Celebrating Tony Award Winner Denzel Washington by Joseph Marzullo

Academy Award, Golden Globe and Tony Award-winning actor Denzel Washington, who will receive the Cecil B. De Mille Golden Globe Award on Jan 10, 2016, celebrates his birthday Dec. 28. Pl…

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