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Sunday, March 8, 2015

PHOTO CALL: Vanessa Hudgens and AnnaSophia Robb Have a Ladies’ Night On the Town by Matthew Blank

Vanessa Hudgens and AnnaSophia Robb paid a visit to the high-energy Broadway revival of On the Town this weekend. They met with the company after the show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:08PM
Friday, March 6, 2015

PHOTO CALL: Just Released!  The First Pics of Elisabeth Moss, Jason Biggs and Bryce Pinkham in Broad by Matthew Blank

The first Broadway revival of Wendy Wasserstein's Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning play The Heidi Chronicles, following the life of feminist art historian Heidi Holland, began p…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:58PM

PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: Saycon Sengbloh Spans the Decades in Style With These Backstage Pics from New Music by Matthew Blank

Broadway favorite Saycon Sengbloh starred in Dallas Theater Center's world-premiere staging of Stagger Lee, a new musical by Will Power and Justin Ellington, inspired by a century…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:38PM

Must See! First Look at a Devious John Goodman, Tom Sturridge and Damian Lewis in American Buffalo P by Matthew Blank

John Goodman and Tom Sturridge will join the previously announced Damian Lewis in the new West End revival of David Mamet's 1975 play American Buffalo, which begins performances April 16…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:45AM
Thursday, March 5, 2015

PHOTO CALL: The Prez Sings and Dances as Tom Galantich, Kerry Butler and Duke Lafoon Preview Clinton by Matthew Blank

Clinton The Musical will begin previews at New World Stages March 25 prior to an official opening April 9.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:34PM

Oscar Winner Eddie Redmayne’s “Girl” Film Sets a Fall Release Date by Matthew Blank

Eddie Redmayne, who took home an Oscar last month for his leading performance in "The Theory of Everything," will next portray transgender pioneer Lili Elbe in "The Danish Gir…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:16PM
Wednesday, March 4, 2015

PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: “Drag Queens Eat Pizza, Too!” Glamorous Backstage Portraits at the Marriott Theatre by Matthew Blank

It's all glitter, girdles and jocks at the Marriott Theatre's production of the beloved Jerry Herman musical La Cage aux Folles. J Tyler Whitmer, glamorous as one of Les Cagelles, sh…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:13PM

PHOTO CALL: The Fresh Faces of Les Miz; Broadway Revival Welcomes New Fantine, Marius, Eponine, Enjo by Matthew Blank

Tony and Oliver Award nominee Gavin Lee, Erika Henningsen, Rachel Izen, Brennyn Lark, Chris McCarrell and Wallace Smith took over principal roles in the Tony Award-nominated Broadway rev…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:27AM
Tuesday, March 3, 2015

PHOTO SPECIAL: From Mary to Julie to Florence to Carrie, These Are a Few of Our Favorite Marias by Matthew Blank

The beloved film adaptation of The Sound of Music celebrated its 50th anniversary March 2! Here are some of our favorite Marias.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:37PM

PHOTO ARCHIVE: From Colm to Karimloo, Looking Back at Nearly 30 Years of Les Misrables Stars! by Matthew Blank

As the Broadway revival of Les Misérables welcomes a new set of leads March 3 (some of whom weren't even born when the show first premiered), we look back at some of the amazing talent…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:04PM

PHOTO CALL: The Dame Gets Her Due as Kelli O’Hara, Laura Benanti, Alan Cumming and Laura Osnes Seren by Matthew Blank

Roundabout Theatre Company, under the artistic direction of Todd Haimes, presented its annual 2015 spring gala, entitled There Is Nothing Like a Dame, March 2 in the Grand Ballroom of the Wa…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12PM

PHOTO CALL: The Dame Gets Her Due as Kelli O’Hara, Santino Fontana, Laura Benanti, Alan Cumming and by Matthew Blank

Roundabout Theatre Company, under the artistic direction of Todd Haimes, presented its annual 2015 spring gala, entitled There Is Nothing Like a Dame, March 2 in the Grand Ballroom of the Wa…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12PM

PHOTO CALL: Jennifer Garner, Jane Krakowski, Laura Osnes, Joshua Henry and Dozens More Walk the Roun by Matthew Blank

Roundabout Theatre Company, under the artistic direction of Todd Haimes, presented its annual 2015 spring gala, entitled There Is Nothing Like a Dame, March 2 in the Grand Ballroom of the Wa…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM

With Sellout Crowds and Broadway on the Horizon, Hamilton Unveils Revolutionary New Logo by Matthew Blank

Hamilton, the hot new musical by Tony Award-winning In the Heights star and creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, has released a brand new logo!

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:26AM
Monday, March 2, 2015

PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: A Two-Show Day With Carl Hendrick Louis and Roundabout Underground’s Little Childre by Matthew Blank

The Roundabout Underground world-premiere production of Little Children Dream of God, a new play by Jeff Augustin, officially opened Feb. 17 at the Black Box Theatre in the Harold and Mi…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:35PM

PHOTO CALL: The Hills Are Alive and Well! Celebrating “The Sound of Music” on Its Golden Anniversary by Matthew Blank

The beloved film adaptation of The Sound of Music celebrates its 50th anniversary today! We take a look back at some favorite scenes from the classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:04PM

PHOTO CALL: Broadway Returns to Cuba For First Time in 50 Years With Fresh Staging of Rent! by Matthew Blank

A new production of Rent is the first full-scale Broadway musical production to be mounted in Havana, Cuba, in over 50 years. The production, featuring and all-Cuban cast, opened Dec…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:46PM

Things Get “Weird” As Hamilton Receives a Visit From Comedy Legend by Matthew Blank

Hamilton, the hot new musical by Tony Award-winning In the Heights star and creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, received a visit from famed musician and parodist "Weird Al" Yankovi…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:43AM
Saturday, February 28, 2015

PHOTO ARCHIVE: From Mabel to Momma Rose! Celebrating the Stage Work of Birthday Gal Bernadette Peter by Matthew Blank

Bernadette Peters celebrates her birthday this weekend, on Feb. 28. We look back at some of the Tony-winning actress' greatest roles!

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Friday, February 27, 2015

PHOTO CALL: The People (and Puppet) of Broadway’s Hand to God Let Loose at Playwright-Bartender Robe by Matthew Blank

Hand to God, starring Steven Boyer in his acclaimed performance as a boy and his foul-mouthed hand puppet, will begin previews March 14. The cast and press met for drinks Feb. 26 at Lob…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:14PM

A First Look at Oscar Winner Eddie Redmayne’s Next Role as a Transgender Pioneer by Matthew Blank

Eddie Redmayne, who took home an Oscar last week for his leading performance in "The Theory of Everything," will next portray transgender pioneer Lili Elbe in "The Danish Girl…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:30AM
Thursday, February 26, 2015

PHOTO CALL: Matthew Morrison, Laura Michelle Kelly, Kelsey Grammer Thrill With High-Energy Preview o by Matthew Blank

The box office at Finding Neverland, the new Broadway musical that tells the tale of how Peter became Pan, is now open at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. Previews will begin March 15…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:30PM

PHOTO CALL: Larry David Hits the Broadway Stage! First Shots From Fish in the Dark, Also Starring Ro by Matthew Blank

Larry David's new comedy Fish in the Dark, about a death in the family, began performances Feb. 2 at the Cort Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:33PM

PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: A Two-Show Day With Jennifer Hope Wills, Playing “Mommy” and Dazzling Audiences in by Matthew Blank

Jennifer Hope Wills, who has starred on Broadway in Wonderful Town and Phantom of the Opera, is currently lending her stunning soprano to the role of Guenevere in Westchester Broadway Theatr…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:18PM

PHOTO CALL: Matt Doyle, Nicolette Robinson, Grace McLean and Company Save the Borough as Superhero M by Matthew Blank

The world premiere of the musical Brooklynite, created by Peter Lerman and Tony Award winner Michael Mayer, officially opened Feb. 25 at the Vineyard Theatre Off-Broadway following previ…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM

Josh Young, Chad Kimball and Randy Harrison to Prove That Real Men Sing Showtunes by Matthew Blank

Tony nominees Josh Young (Jesus Christ Superstar) and Chad Kimball (Memphis) and "Queer as Folk" star Randy Harrison will headline Real Men Sing Showtunes, a March 9 concert spotli…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:26AM
Wednesday, February 25, 2015

PHOTO CALL: See All the Glamour, All the Drama in These First Pics of Kristin Chenoweth in On the Tw by Matthew Blank

Tony Award winner Kristin Chenoweth embodies Lily Garland, a role created by her idol Madeline Kahn, in Roundabout Theatre Company's Broadway revival of On the…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:49PM

PHOTO CALL: Welcome Back, Guys! Kristin Chenoweth and Peter Gallagher Return to Broadway in Style Wi by Matthew Blank

Tony Award winner Kristin Chenoweth embodies Lily Garland, a role created by her idol Madeline Kahn, in Roundabout Theatre Company's Broadway revival of On the…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:49PM

PHOTO CALL: Erik Altemus, Robyn Anderson, Randy Harrison, Tori Scott, Max Crumm, Lesli Margherita, K by Matthew Blank

Erik Altemus (Pippin), Randy Harrison (Wicked) and Lesli Margherita (Matilda) join the stripped-down musical duo The Skivvies for their Feb. 20 late-night gig at 54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:36PM

PHOTO ALL: David Ives’ Lives of the Saints, With Arnie Burton and Carson Elrod, Opens Off-Broadway by Matthew Blank

The world-premiere production of Lives of the Saints, a collection of short plays by David Ives (Venus in Fur, All in the Timing), officially opened Off-Broadway Feb. 24 following pr…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:12PM

PHOTO CALL: James Saito, Jennifer Lim, Telly Leung, Francis Jue and Cast Celebrate World of Extreme by Matthew Blank

Frances Ya-Chu Cowhig's The World of Extreme Happiness, a Manhattan Theatre Club world-premiere co-production with Chicago's Goodman Theatre, officially opened F…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01PM

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