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Thursday, October 10, 2013

Squigs Pens a Family Portrait of Roger Rees, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio & the Cast of The Winslow Boy by Kathy Henderson

Roundabout Theater Company is inviting Broadway audiences back to the Downton Abbey era with a rare Broadway revival of Terence Rattigan's The Winslow Boy. Set just before the outbreak o…

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Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Good News! Roundabout's Hit Comedy Bad Jews Extends Off-Broadway by Kathy Henderson

Those hilarious Bad Jews will keep making mischief into the holiday season: Roundabout Theatre Company's acclaimed production of the dark comedy by Joshua Harmon will play an extra week …

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The Landing's Julia Murney Looks Back on Star Turns in Wicked, The Wild Party & More by Kathy Henderson

Julia Murney is beloved among fans and fellow Broadway stars for all the right reasons: She has a gorgeous, unique voice, and she’s real—sympathetic and believable onstage and wa…

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Monday, October 7, 2013

What's Up, Joanna Gleason? The Tony Winner on Into the Woods Memories & Her Cabaret Debut at 54 Below by Kathy Henderson

Joanna Gleason has spent past few years “telling stories I want to tell,” including an acclaimed dramatic performance in Sons of the Prophet and writing a novel and screenplay, p…

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Delicious! Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Original Cast Recording Now Available by Kathy Henderson

An original cast recording of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was released by Sony Music on October 7, on CD and digital download. The musical, which has been playing since May at London&r…

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Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Joanna Gleason on the 'Brilliant' Film Casting of Emily Blunt in Into the Woods by Kathy Henderson

Exactly 27 years ago, Joanna Gleason was completing her first week of previews in Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s fairytale-inspired musical Into the Woods. Gleason went on to win …

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Monday, September 30, 2013

Andrew Lloyd Webber & Cast Preview His Scandalous New Musical Stephen Ward by Kathy Henderson

One of England’s juiciest political scandals was the so-called “Profumo Affair,” a perfect storm of sex and spying that played out in the tabloids in 1963. War Secretary Jo…

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Exclusive! Sarah Jessica Parker, Matthew Broderick & Twin Daughters Share a Fairytale Outing at Cinderella by Kathy Henderson

Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick know that it’s never too early to introduce kids to the joy of live theater! Their 11-year-old son, James Wilkie, has accompanied Mom and Dad…

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Thursday, September 26, 2013

What's Up, Constantine Maroulis? The Tony Nominee on Going Back to the Eighties and the Role He Would Cut His Hair to Play by Kathy Henderson

The 1980s have been very good to Constantine Maroulis: After making his Broadway debut in The Wedding Singer, the American Idol finalist received a 2009 Tony nomination (and Broadway.com Sta…

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Nathan Lane Nabs Leading Role in HBO Drama Pilot The Money by Kathy Henderson

Broadway superstar Nathan Lane hasn’t had a lot of luck headlining his own TV series, but that may be about to change: The two-time Tony winner will co-star with movie vet Brendan Glee…

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Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Natural Affection's Kathryn Erbe on Playing Strong Women, from Streetcar to Law & Order by Kathy Henderson

Law & Order fans remember Kathryn Erbe as unflappable detective Alexandra Eames on the Criminal Intent franchise, but the Massachusetts-born actress is also a Tony-nominated stage vet an…

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Holland Taylor, Annaleigh Ashford & More Headline Broadway Salutes Celebration by Kathy Henderson

A happy gathering of theater professionals came together on September 24 for the fifth annual Broadway Salutes celebration, sponsored by the Broadway League and the Coalition of Broadway Uni…

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Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Cinderella's Laura Osnes and Santino Fontana Headline Benefit Concert at 54 Below by Kathy Henderson

Broadway stars can always be counted on to donate time to a worthy cause, and that was certainly the case on September 23, when Cinderella headliners Laura Osnes and Santino Fontana gave up …

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Monday, September 23, 2013

Constantine Maroulis & Daughter Malena Head Under the Sea at Little Mermaid Screening by Kathy Henderson

How cute is this Hot Shot? Tony nominated Rock of Ages vet and former Broadway.com Star of the Year Constantine Maroulis enjoyed a movie date with the most important lady in his life: his da…

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Goldie Hawn Enjoys a Golden Night Out at Kinky Boots by Kathy Henderson

At the beginning of her long and fabulous career, Goldie Hawn donned her share of go-go boots as a cast member in TV's Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In. On September 21, the Osca…

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Broadway Vets Jeff Daniels, Bobby Cannavale & More Win 2013 Emmy Awards by Kathy Henderson

Tony nominees Jeff Daniels (God of Carnage) and Bobby Cannavale (The Motherf**ker With the Hat) were surprise winners at the 2013 Emmy Awards, held on September 22 in Los Angeles. Neil Patri…

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Thursday, September 19, 2013

Happy Trails! Musical Bio of Screen Cowboy Roy Rogers in the Works by Kathy Henderson

A new musical based on the life and music of screen cowboy Roy Rogers is in development, spearheaded by Jersey Boys librettist and Oscar-winning Annie Hall screenwriter Marshall Brickman. Th…

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Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Marianne Tatum to Replace Eve Plumb in Off-Broadway's Unbroken Circle by Kathy Henderson

Marianne Tatum, an original star of the 1980 musical hit Barnum, will return to the New York stage on September 26 in James Wesley’s Unbroken Circle. Tatum replaces original cast membe…

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Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Sutton Foster Unveils Gorgeous Artworks at NYC Gallery Opening by Kathy Henderson

Is there anything Sutton Foster can’t do? The two-time Tony winner has now added “artist” to her resume, and she celebrated a joint opening with Julien Havard at the presti…

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Monday, September 16, 2013

Kelli O'Hara and Greg Naughton Celebrate the Birth of a Baby Girl by Kathy Henderson

Four months before beginning previews in the Broadway musical The Bridges of Madison County, Kelli O'Hara has become a mother for the second time. The four-time Tony nominee and her husb…

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Tommy Tune & Ben Vereen Join Chita Rivera in Chita: A Legendary Celebration Benefit Concert by Kathy Henderson

Broadway legends Tommy Tune and Ben Vereen have joined the cast of Chita: A Legendary Celebration, a benefit concert to be held on October 7 at the August Wilson Theatre. This one-night-only…

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Tony Awards Telecast Wins Four 2013 Emmys; Broadway Vet Carrie Preston Honored by Kathy Henderson

The 66th annual Tony Awards telecast won four 2013 Primetime Emmy Awards at the Creative Arts Emmy ceremony held in Los Angeles on September 15. The Tonys took home the Outstanding Special C…

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Euan Morton on Taboo Memories, Road Trips & His NYC Stage Return in The Film Society by Kathy Henderson

Ten years ago, Euan Morton ignited the fall season with a charismatic Broadway debut performance as Boy George in Taboo. The short-lived musical attracted passionate fans, but its Scottish-b…

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Thursday, September 12, 2013

Watch Meryl Streep Spar With Julia Roberts & More in New August: Osage County Trailer by Kathy Henderson

An entertaining new trailer has been released for the forthcoming movie adaptation of August: Osage County, and we’ve got your first look at Meryl Streep, Julia Roberts, Margo Martinda…

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Wednesday, September 11, 2013

A Tale of Two Endings: Controversy Swirls Over August: Osage County Film by Kathy Henderson

SPOILER ALERT! Skip the following story if you don’t want to read about how the film of August: Osage County may or may not end. One of the most prestigious movies of the fall seaso…

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Two-Time Tony Winner Sutton Foster Wows the Opening Night Crowd at Cafe Carlyle by Kathy Henderson

Welcome home, Sutton Foster! The beloved two-time Tony winner returned to Cafe Carlyle on September 10 for a three-week stint of her acclaimed solo concert, with music direction by Michael R…

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Big Fish Star Bobby Steggert on Becoming Broadway's Favorite Son & Sibling by Kathy Henderson

The best stage actors transcend their offstage personalities, surprising audiences by bringing an extra dimension to the characters they play. That’s certainly the case with Bobby Steg…

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Saturday, September 7, 2013

It Takes Two: 12 Powerful Pairs That Get Us Excited for Fall on Broadway by Kathy Henderson

Get ready for a busy fall on Broadway! There’s great drama ahead, with plenty of star power on display in classics and an array of new plays and musicals. As we perused the list of upc…

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Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Broadway Vets Corbin Bleu, Valerie Harper & More Set for Fall Season of Dancing With the Stars by Kathy Henderson

The season 17 cast of ABC’s Dancing With the Stars will include Broadway vets Corbin Bleu, Valerie Harper and Elizabeth Berkley, as well as Glee star Amber Riley. The complete lineup o…

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Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Pippin's Charlotte d'Amboise on Six Smashing Musical Roles and Why She's 'More Gwen Than Chita' by Kathy Henderson

Children of celebrated performers often wilt under the pressure of being compared to their parents, but not Charlotte d’Amboise: The daughter of ballet superstar Jacques d’Ambois…

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Monday, August 26, 2013

Video Roundup! Before Seeing Romeo and Juliet on Stage, Check Out Five Romantic Film Clips by Kathy Henderson

You read the play in junior high, and now you’ve got two chances to see Romeo and Juliet on NYC stages this fall. First up is a modern-day Broadway production, starring Orlando Bloom a…

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