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Friday, November 30, 2012

A Swanky and Stylish Opening Night for Katie Holmes and Norbert Leo Butz in Dead Accounts by Marc Snetiker

In the new Broadway comedy Dead Accounts, Norbert Leo Butz’s character Jack—a crafty New Yorker with a very rich secret—makes one heck of a homecoming. The same can be said…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:08PM
Thursday, November 29, 2012

The Stars of Picnic Deliver the Delicious Dish on the ‘Sexy’ New Broadway Revival by Marc Snetiker

Maggie Grace, Sebastian Stan, Mare Winningham and Ellen Burstyn lead a new Broadway revival of Picnic, the Pulitzer Prize-winning play that promises to serve up a steamy, romantic slice of A…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:04PM

Watch Laura Benanti Get ‘Bootylicious’ at Lauren Molina’s Skivvies Concert by Marc Snetiker

Laura Benanti was the latest Broadway guest of honor to join Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley (together known as the Skivvies) for an undergarments-only concert on November 19. Tony winner Ben…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:29PM

The Mystery of Edwin Drood Revival, Starring Chita Rivera and Stephanie J. Block, to Record Cast Album by Marc Snetiker

Chita Rivera, Stephanie J. Block, Will Chase and the starry cast of The Mystery of Edwin Drood will record a cast album for the revival of the 1985 Tony-winning musical. The cast album will …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:00PM

Maggie Grace, Sebastian Stan and the Charismatic Cast of Picnic Meet the Press by Marc Snetiker

It’s the early 1950s in the American heartland, and a dashing young drifter has come to town and sends the women of Independence, Kansas, reeling. That’s the story of Picnic, Wil…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:29PM

Dead Accounts, Starring Norbert Leo Butz and Katie Holmes, Opens on Broadway by Marc Snetiker

There's plenty of ice cream, pizza and chili cheese dogs to go around as Dead Accounts—the new family comedy about money, mystery and Midwestern munchies—opens on Novemb…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:00AM

Squigs Gets Caught Up in Norbert Leo Butz and Katie Holmes’ Money Madness at Dead Accounts by Marc Snetiker

Only an artist with great talent could capture the zany antics of Norbert Leo Butz’s screwball screw-up Jack in the new Broadway play Dead Accounts—and sure enough, we’ve g…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:55AM
Wednesday, November 28, 2012

James Barbour and Jill Paice Hoping for an ‘All Mime’ Production of Rebecca: The Off-Off-Off Broadway Musical by Marc Snetiker

Ok, so the project isn’t officially a go, but Broadway stars James Barbour and Jill Paice—leads of the ill-fated Broadway musical Rebecca—are hoping the now defunct sh…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:39PM

Annie Gets Patriotic! Watch Lilla Crawford Tackle the National Anthem by Marc Snetiker

The hit musical Annie has brought plenty of American optimism to folks during hard times, so it was fitting for Lilla Crawford to bring that same sense of patriotism to the cr…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:24PM
Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Book of Mormon Star Matt Doyle Brings His ‘Soulful and Personal’ Solo Concert to Rockwood Music Hall by Marc Snetiker

Before he began performances in The Book of Mormon, Matt Doyle took the stage at Rockwood Music Hall for a one-night-only concert featuring songs from his soulful new album—and we…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:00PM

Watch the Cast of A Christmas Story Deck the Halls on The View by Marc Snetiker

Nothing gets the ladies of The View going like a good argument, but there were no disputes to be had when the cheery cast of A Christmas Story, The Musical stopped by the show on November 26…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:44PM

Newsies' Dashing Dancers Spiff Up to Receive Actors’ Equity Outstanding Chorus Award by Marc Snetiker

The charming boys of Newsies surely cleaned up well when the talented cast showed up to receive a coveted award from Actors’ Equity Association award on November 27. The pape-slingin&r…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:21PM

Audra McDonald Heading Back to Private Practice for Upcoming Series Finale by Marc Snetiker

Audra McDonald is checking back into Seaside Wellness as the Tony winner will will return to Private Practice for the show’s series finale, according to TV Guide. T…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:36PM

Les Miserables Star Hugh Jackman to be Honored by Museum of the Moving Image by Marc Snetiker

Tony and Emmy winner Hugh Jackman will add another honor to his extensive resume when he is saluted by the Museum of the Moving Image at its 27th annual ceremony in New York on December 11. …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:34PM

The Twenty-Seventh Man Extends at the Public Theater by Marc Snetiker

Nathan Englander’s new drama The Twenty-Seventh Man has announced a one week extension to its acclaimed run at the Public Theater. The show will now close on December 16, instead of th…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:25PM

The Miss Firecracker Contest, Starring Amber Tamblyn, to Light Up Broadway in Spring 2013 by Marc Snetiker

Emmy nominee Amber Tamblyn will make her Broadway debut in a revival of Beth Henley’s 1984 comedy The Miss Firecracker Contest, according to The New York Times. Directed by Tony winner…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:18PM

What’s Up, Matt Doyle? Broadway’s Newest Mormon on Joining the 'Explosive' Hit and Why It's No War Horse by Marc Snetiker

Rising star and certifiable theater heartthrob Matt Doyle knows his way around a big Broadway show. After Spring Awakening, Bye Bye Birdie and War Horse, the actor is about to take on his bi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:40PM

Broadway Theaters to Dim Lights in Memory of Late Producer Martin Richards by Marc Snetiker

The Broadway community will mourn legendary producer Martin Richards, who died November 26 at the age of 80, by dimming the theater marquee lights on November 27 for one minute at exactly 7 …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:56AM

Irish Musicians Line Up in Dublin to Audition for West End Once by Marc Snetiker

Talk about authenticity! To find musicians to fill the folksy cast of Once, producers of the forthcoming West End production of the Tony-winning musical looked to the streets of Dublin …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:22AM
Monday, November 26, 2012

No No No! Amy Winehouse Musical Gets Cancelled by Marc Snetiker

Those who were hoping to get an opening night ticket to the Amy Winehouse-centric musical will have to wait longer, as Denmark’s Royal Theater has canceled a planned production of …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:09PM

No No No! Amy Winehouse Musical Gets Canceled by Marc Snetiker

Those who were hoping to get an opening night ticket to the Amy Winehouse-centric musical will have to wait longer, as Denmark’s Royal Theater has canceled a planned production of …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:09PM

Date Shifted for Broadway Blows Back Benefit Concert, Featuring Patrick Wilson, David Hyde Pierce & More Shifts Date by Marc Snetiker

The upcoming Hurricane Sandy relief concert City of Hope: Broadway Blows Back has been rescheduled for December 10 at the Gerswhin Theatre. The concert was orignially schedule…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:52PM

Date Shifted for Broadway Blows Back Benefit Concert, Featuring Patrick Wilson, David Hyde Pierce & More by Marc Snetiker

The upcoming Hurricane Sandy relief concert City of Hope: Broadway Blows Back has been rescheduled for December 10 at the Gerswhin Theatre. The concert was orignially schedule…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:52PM

Watch Cinderella, Annie, Elf and All the Broadway Performances from the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade by Marc Snetiker

Didn’t catch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade last week because you were preparing yourself for an evening full of small talk with relatives and an abundance of carbs? Shake off …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:33PM

Matt Doyle, Leslie Odom Jr. and More Join Caissie Levy and David Are for Album Release Concert by Marc Snetiker

Ghost star Caissie Levy and her husband composer David Are will be joined by a handful of Broadway guests at their January 14, 2013 concert at Galapagos Art Space celebrating the launch of t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:25AM
Sunday, November 25, 2012

Patti LuPone Stirs Up Trouble, Norbert and Katie Play Dead & More Can't-Miss Broadway Dates by Marc Snetiker

Work off those Thanksgiving calories by walking around New York City and taking in the marvelous events happening on Broadway this week! Among the best: opening nights for Patti LuPone, Norb…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:17PM
Friday, November 23, 2012

Pitch Perfect’s Skylar Astin Heads Backstage to Solve The Mystery of Edwin Drood by Marc Snetiker

After a starring role in this summer’s collegiate comedy Pitch Perfect and a memorable stint on HBO’s Girls, Spring Awakening alum Skylar Astin has found himself quite the teen h…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:43PM
Thursday, November 22, 2012

Judy Greer on Dead Accounts, Arrested Development and Almost Getting Kicked Out of Acting School by Marc Snetiker

Age & Hometown: 37; Detroit, MI Current Role: Steely ex-wife Jenny, who has unfinished business with her husband (played by Norbert Leo Butz) in Theresa Rebeck’s new comedy Dead…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:30AM
Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Ron Rifkin and Noah Robbins Give a Thrilling History Lesson in the Public Theater’s The Twenty-Seventh Man by Marc Snetiker

The Public Theater’s gripping new drama The Twenty-Seventh Man is based on the true story of twenty-six Yiddish writers facing judgment in a Soviet prison. Stars Ron Rifkin and Noah Ro…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:19PM

Olympians Gabby Douglas, McKayla Maroney and Aly Raisman Bend Over Backwards for Bring It On: The Musical by Marc Snetiker

Gold medal-winning Olympic gymnasts Gabby Douglas, McKayla Maroney and Aly Raisman know a thing or two about flying high, so it was only natural that the country’s favorite Fierce Five…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:26PM

Jack Black Hopes to Bring His Dark Comedy Bernie to Broadway by Marc Snetiker

Jack Black’s quirky movie Bernie is quite the murderous affair—and the comedian hopes the dark comedy will kill on Broadway, too, according to The Wrap. Black would love to …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:18PM