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Friday, March 10, 2017

Spamilton, the Off-Broadway parody of Hamilton, opens in Chicago March 9 by Marc J. Franklin

The parody of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony- and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical is penned by Forbidden Broadway creator Gerard Alessandrini.

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See Photos of West End Revival of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? by Marc J. Franklin

The new production of Edward Albee’s Tony Award-winning play is directed by James Macdonald.

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Tuesday, March 7, 2017

Matthew Broderick, Peter Dinklage, and More Attend New Group Gala March 6 by Marc J. Franklin

The Off-Broadway company honored Sutton Foster and Robert J. Rosenberg for their outstanding commitment to theatre.

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Laura Osnes, Corey Cott, and Cast of Broadway's Bandstand Meet the Press by Marc J. Franklin

The new musical, directed by Tony Award winner Andy Blankenbuehler, begins performances March 31.

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Monday, March 6, 2017

The Actors Fund Opens the Friedman Health Center for the Performing Arts by Marc J. Franklin

Brian Stokes Mitchell was part of a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open the new center for the performing arts community.

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Thursday, March 2, 2017

Mischief Theatre's The Play That Goes Wrong Meets the Press by Marc J. Franklin

The Olivier Award-winning comedy begins Broadway previews March 9.

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Photos: Tooting Arts Club's Sweeney Todd Opens at the Barrow Street Theatre by Marc J. Franklin

The immersive production of Stephen Sondheim’s musical thriller, directed by Bill Buckhurst, has been reset within a working pie shop.

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Tooting Arts Club's Sweeney Todd Opens at the Barrow Street Theatre by Marc J. Franklin

The immersive production of Stephen Sondheim’s musical thriller, directed by Bill Buckhurst, has been staged within a working pie shop.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:30PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, March 1, 2017

Photos: Kids' Night on Broadway 2017 by Marc J. Franklin

Kids received a free ticket to participating Broadway shows when accompanied by a full-paying adult as part of Kids’ Night on Broadway.

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First Look at Manhattan Theatre Club's Linda by Marc J. Franklin

Penelope Skinner’s female-driven drama makes its U.S. debut, starring Olivier Award winner Janie Dee.

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Janie Dee Is Linda at Manhattan Theatre Club by Marc J. Franklin

Penelope Skinner’s female-driven drama about a powerful female executive makes its U.S. debut, starring Olivier Award winner Dee.

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Cynthia NIxon, Laura Linney, and the Cast of The Little Foxes Meet the Press by Marc J. Franklin

The upcoming Broadway revival, directed by Daniel Sullivan, begins performances March 29.

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Monday, February 27, 2017

Photos: Opening Night of York Theatre's Dear World by Marc J. Franklin

The concert revival, starring Tyne Daly, Ann Harada, Alison Fraser, and Lenny Wolpe, opened February 25.

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First Look at Broadway's Come From Away by Marc J. Franklin

The new musical by Irene Sankoff & David Hein began previews February 18.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:31PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, February 15, 2017

Photos: Miss Saigon Meets the Press by Marc J. Franklin

The show returns to its original home at the Broadway Theatre March 1.

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Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Photos: First Look at Kid Victory by Marc J. Franklin

The Vineyard Theatre’s production is scheduled to open Off-Broadway February 22.

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Photos: Fan Singalong for Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 Cast Album by Marc J. Franklin

Dave Malloy, Josh Groban, Alex Gibson, and Katrina Yaukey were joined by fans to assist in the creation of the original Broadway cast recording.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:29PM[SHARE]
Monday, February 13, 2017

Photo Exclusive: Tommy Tune, Frank DiLella, and Nathan Johnson Kick Off Bandstand by Marc J. Franklin

They hosted the company of Bandstand for a cocktail party February 12, the evening before rehearsals for the Broadway-bound production began.

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Photos: Ring Twice for Miranda Opening Night by Marc J. Franklin

Alan Hruska’s tragicomedy debuted Off-Broadway at New York City Center Stage II.

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Friday, February 10, 2017

First Look at Marin Ireland in World Premiere of On the Exhale by Marc J. Franklin

Martín Zimmerman’s new play about gun violence stars Marin Ireland.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:18PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, February 7, 2017

Photos: Meet the Cast and Creative Team of Broadway's Come From Away by Marc J. Franklin

The new musical begins performances on Broadway February 18.

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Photos: Lisa Kron and Daniel Zaitchik Awarded 27th Kleban Prize by Marc J. Franklin

The Kleban Foundation honored the winners of the 27th Annual Kleban Prize for the most promising musical theatre lyricist and librettist.

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Friday, February 3, 2017

Betty Buckley, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and More Attend the 14th Annual Broadway Roundtable by Marc J. Franklin

The luncheon explored the current Broadway landscape with some of Broadway’s leading players.

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Meet the Cast and Creatives of Tooting Arts Club's Sweeney Todd by Marc J. Franklin

The production, directed by Bill Buckhurst, is set to have its New York premiere February 14 at the Barrow Street Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:39AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Photos: Second Stage Theatre's 30th Annual All-Star Bowling Classic Fundraiser by Marc J. Franklin

Brooke Shields, Tracy Letts, Jan Maxwell, and more came out to celebrate with Second Stage Theatre January 30.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:26PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, January 31, 2017

Photos: In Rehearsal with Frenchie Davis, Nathan Lee Graham, and the Cast of The View UpStairs by Marc J. Franklin

Scott Ebersold directs Max Vernon’s new musical, which begins previews February 15 at the Lynn Redgrave Theatre.

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Tuesday, January 24, 2017

Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals of Playwrights Horizons' World Premiere of The Light Years by Marc J. Franklin

The play begins previews February 17 at Playwrights Horizons’ Mainstage Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:29PM[SHARE]
Friday, January 20, 2017

Michael Urie Hosts 32nd Annual Artios Awards in NYC by Marc J. Franklin

Host Michael Urie was joined January 19 by Emmy winners Danny DeVito, Sam Waterston, Margo Martindale, and more to honor achievements in casting.

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Thursday, January 19, 2017

Photos: Billy Porter Hosts Official Opening of A.R.T./New York Theatres by Marc J. Franklin

Tony Award winner Billy Porter hosted the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Off-Broadway’s new A.R.T./New York Theatres venue.

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Wednesday, January 11, 2017

John Goodman and John Slattery Join the Legendary Wall of Caricatures at Sardi's by Marc J. Franklin

John Goodman and John Slattery, currently starring in The Front Page, received their caricatures January 10.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:17AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, January 10, 2017

Meet the cast of Transport Group's Picnic and Come Back, Little Sheba: William Inge in Repertory by Marc J. Franklin

The show, directed by artistic director Jack Cummings III, begins performances February 23.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:14AM[SHARE]

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