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Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Annie's Ashley Blanchet on Following Laurie Beechman, Sutton Foster & More as Showstopping 'Star to Be' by Josh Ferri

In theater, some small roles can lead to very big things. Take the aptly named "Star to Be" in Annie: Over the past 35 years, this cameo of a wide-eyed newcomer to New Yo…

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Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Broadway.com to Celebrate The Lion King's 15th Anniversary with Special Character Study Video Series by Josh Ferri

Disney’s The Lion King continues to wow theatergoers, and on November 13 the blockbuster show will celebrate its 15th year on Broadway! To mark the milestone Broadway.com wil…

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Patti LuPone, Adam Pascal, Anthony Rapp & More to Celebrate the Holidays at 54 Below by Josh Ferri

54 Below is ending 2012 with a bang! The popular Midtown nightclub announced additional performers for November (including Tony winner Levi Kreis, Rent’s Anthony Rapp & more), as w…

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Monday, November 5, 2012

Wicked Alum Kerry Ellis and Queen's Brian May Release 'Born Free' Single to Aid International Wildlife Charity by Josh Ferri

Broadway.com Audience Award winner Kerry Ellis and Queen guitarist Brian May have released their rendition of the Oscar-winning 1966 song “Born Free” as a single to raise money f…

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Glengarry Glen Ross, Starring Al Pacino and Bobby Cannavale, Delays Opening Night and Extends Broadway Run by Josh Ferri

The Broadway revival of Glengarry Glen Ross has delayed its opening by nearly a month. David Mamet’s drama, starring Al Pacino and Bobby Cannavale, will now officially open on December…

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Boxing Drama Golden Boy, Starring Seth Numrich & Tony Shalhoub, Shifts Broadway Start Date by Josh Ferri

Lincoln Center Theater has delayed the first preview of Golden Boy by one day due to a loss of technical rehearsal time caused by Hurricane Sandy. The boxing drama will now begin performance…

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Annie Trivia, Audition Stories & More! Watch Katie Couric Bring Together Annie Stars of Past and Present by Josh Ferri

Katie Couric must be a die-hard Annie fan as she dedicated the entire November 2 episode of her new talk show to the beloved musical! The episode brought Broadway’s original Annie …

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All Apologies! Courtney Love Nixes Rumors of a Nirvana Musical on Broadway by Josh Ferri

Sorry, '90s grunge fans! Broadway won't smell like teen spirit anytime soon. Reports surfaced recently that music manager Sam Lutfi was working with Courtney Love on a musical a…

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Friday, November 2, 2012

Watch Chicago's Billy Ray Cyrus Prep for His Big Broadway Debut on Good Morning America by Josh Ferri

Broadway.com video blogger Billy Ray Cyrus is about to make his dazzling Broadway debut as Billy Flynn in the long-running hit Chicago. Cyrus appeared on Good Morning America on November 2 t…

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Annie Overload! Watch Andrea McArdle & Aileen Quinn Reminisce About the Hard Knock Life Alongside Lilla Crawford by Josh Ferri

Leapin’ Lizards! For her upcoming Annie TV special, Katie Couric rounded up Broadway’s original Annie (Andrea McArdle), Aileen Quinn (star of the Annie film) and Broadw…

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Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Makes a Major Donation to Hurricane Relief Efforts by Josh Ferri

Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS will donate $250,000 to hurricane relief efforts. Three emergency grants will be awarded to Community FoodBank of New Jersey, AmeriCares and the American R…

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Casting Complete for My Fair Lady, Starring Dominic West; Full Sheffield Theatre Company Season Announced Also Announced by Josh Ferri

Artistic director Daniel Evans has announced the Sheffield Theatre Company’s complete 2013 season. In addition to the previously announced My Fair Lady revival (starring Dominic West a…

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Casting Complete for My Fair Lady, Starring Dominic West; Full Sheffield Theatre Company Season Also Announced by Josh Ferri

Artistic director Daniel Evans has announced the Sheffield Theatre Company’s complete 2013 season. In addition to the previously announced My Fair Lady revival (starring Dominic West a…

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Get a First Listen of the Glee Guys' Slick Rendition of 'Greased Lightning' by Josh Ferri

Halloween may be over, but don’t pack up your leather jacket or poodle skirt just yet. On November 15, Glee’s McKinley High will transform into Grease’s iconic Rydell High …

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Get a Look at Helena Bonham Carter, Sacha Baron Cohen, Eddie Redmayne & More in New Les Miserables Posters by Josh Ferri

Whether they are celebrating a heart full of love or pockets full of cash, the couples of Les Miserables are sure to bring a smile to your face on Christmas day. The latest posters for Tom H…

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F. Michael Haynie on Becoming Boq in Wicked and Making Music on Screen in Not Fade Away by Josh Ferri

Age & Hometown: 26; Macon, GA Current Role: A Broadway debut as Boq, the Munchkin torn between Glinda and Nessarose in Wicked. Music Man: Broadway newcomer Haynie—known to fr…

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Andrea McArdle to Make Headlines in Off-Broadway Spoof NEWSical the Musical by Josh Ferri

Tony nominee Andrea McArdle will join off-Broadway's NEWSical the Musical. McArdle, who made history as Broadway’s original Annie in 1977, will lead NEWSical from November 14 …

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Complete Cast Set for the West End's Privates on Parade, Starring Simon Russell Beale by Josh Ferri

Full casting has been announced for Privates on Parade, the inaugural production of the newly launched Michael Grandage Company. The first of five plays at the Noel Coward Theatre in London,…

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Sunday, October 28, 2012

Vampires Date, Jesus Rocks and Gays Get Married In This Week's Ultimate Datebook by Josh Ferri

Halloween is just around the corner, and New York is celebrating with a cabaret concert at 54 Below, a fun new vampire flick from the creator of Clueless and stage and screen appearances fro…

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Saturday, October 27, 2012

Annie Yesterday, Today and 'Tomorrow': All About Broadway's Favorite Little Orphan by Josh Ferri

The Tony-winning, family-friendly musical Annie is back on Broadway in a revival directed by James Lapine. Below, we trace Annie's history from a dark 1885 poem to the 2012 production st…

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Friday, October 26, 2012

Rhea Perlman to Join Former Cheers Co-Star Kirstie Alley on New Broadway-Themed Sitcom Giant Baby by Josh Ferri

Sometimes you really do want to go where everybody knows your name. Former Cheers barflys Rhea Perlman and Kirstie Alley will reunite Alley’s previously announced TV Land sitcom G…

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He's Back! Grant Gustin to Stir Up Trouble Again on Glee by Josh Ferri

We knew it wouldn’t take long before the news of a single Blaine (Darren Criss) would bring Dalton Academy bad boy Sebastian (Grant Gustin) back to Glee. Gustin will return to the seri…

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Thursday, October 25, 2012

Annie Potts, Celia Keenan-Bolger and More Heading to the Beauty Salon for Steel Magnolias Anniversary Reading by Josh Ferri

A flock of fabulous women are assembling to gossip down at Truvy's beauty shop. Annie Potts, Tony nominee Celia Keenan-Bolger, Tony winner Blythe Danner and more will take part…

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Sherie Rene Scott & More to Cover the Hits of George Michael at I'm Your Man Concert by Josh Ferri

Three-time Tony nominee Sherie Rene Scott (Everyday Rapture) is ready to jitterbug. The actress will lead 20 musicians and singers in the one-night-only benefit concert I’m Your M…

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Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Lily Rabe to Team Up with Her Father David Rabe for New Film We're Just Married by Josh Ferri

Tony nominee Lily Rabe will star and co-produce We’re Just Married, a new film written by her Tony-winning father David Rabe, according to Deadline.com. Directed by Rodrigo G…

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Disgraced Star Aasif Mandvi Returns to The Daily Show to Compare Jon Stewart to Mitt Romney by Josh Ferri

Aasif Mandvi is giving an undeniably amazing performance off-Broadway in Lincoln Center Theater’s drama Disgraced, but that's not stopping him from fulfilling his duties as a regul…

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Nathan Lane Heading to the World of Burlesque in New Broadway Play The Nance by Josh Ferri

After much speculation, Nathan Lane is set to return to Broadway in Lincoln Center Theater's production of Douglas Carter Beane’s new play The Nance. Directed by Jack O’Brien…

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Have Mercy! Watch Lucky Guy Star Tom Hanks Pay Tribute to Full House Through Slam Poetry by Josh Ferri

Tom Hanks is a two-time Oscar winner, a multiple Golden Globe winner and an accomplished producer, but who knew he is also terrific slam poet? Hanks, who starred in some of the '90s most…

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Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Adorable Dog Alert! See How Bill Berloni & James Lapine Found Annie's Four-Legged Pal in the Search for Sandy by Josh Ferri

Take the incredible journey from animal shelter to Broadway stage in the new NBC documentary Annie’s Search for Sandy. The 30-minute TV special, produced and hosted by Al Roker, w…

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Expletives, Awards and Star Power: Why Glengarry Glen Ross Sells as a Modern American Classic by Josh Ferri

David Mamet’s Tony, Olivier and Pulitzer Prize-winning drama Glengarry Glen Ross is back on Broadway for the third time in an all-star revival led by Al Pacino and Bobby Cannavale…

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What's Up, Brenda Braxton? The Sexy Star Talks Younger Men and Getting Passionate in Cougar the Musical by Josh Ferri

Tony nominee Brenda Braxton has brought her signature brand of sex appeal to Broadway blockbusters like Chicago, Smokey Joe’s Café, Cats, Legs Diamond and Dreamgirls. Now Braxto…

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