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Friday, January 23, 2015

PHOTO CALL: Meryl Streep, Tracey Ullman and Christine Baranski Honor Rob Marshall With Surprise Musi by Matthew Blank

Meryl Streep, Christine Baranski and Tracey Ullman, who appeared in the movie musical "Into the Woods," surprised director Rob Marshall with a musical performance before presenting…

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Thursday, January 22, 2015

PHOTO CALL: Marin Mazzie, Joshua Henry, Alysha Umphress, Tovah Feldshuh, Jay Armstrong Johnson and A by Matthew Blank

Marin Mazzie, Joshua Henry, Alysha Umphress, Tovah Feldshuh, Jay Armstrong Johnson and Andy Mientus will offer concerts at the intimate 54 Below in the coming weeks. They offered a preview …

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PHOTO CALL: I’m Gonna Pray For You So Hard, With Reed Birney and Betty Gilpin, Opens Off-Broadway by Matthew Blank

Tony nominee Reed Birney and "Nurse Jackie" star Betty Gilpin play father and daughter in the world premiere of I'm Gonna Pray For You So Hard, a new family drama by Halley Fei…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:48PM

PHOTO RECAP: A Two-Show Day at Broadway’s Star-Studded Follies With Christian Delcroix by Matthew Blank

The recent Broadway revival of Follies closed on this date in 2012. Christian Delcroix, who appeared as Young Buddy in the Broadway revival of Follies, offered Playbill.com readers an extens…

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PHOTO CALL: John Cameron Mitchell Takes His First Bow in Broadway’s Hedwig and the Angry Inch by Matthew Blank

John Cameron Mitchell, the co-creator and original star of the Off-Broadway production of Hedwig and the Angry Inch, returned to the New York stage for the first time since 1998 to p…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:19AM
Wednesday, January 21, 2015

PHOTO CALL: The Origin of Hedwig! A Very First Look at John Cameron Mitchell in the Broadway Product by Matthew Blank

John Cameron Mitchell, the co-creator and original star of the Off-Broadway production of Hedwig and the Angry Inch, returns to the New York stage for the first time since 1998 to pe…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:47PM

PHOTO CALL: Pulitzer Prize-Winning Drama Disgraced Celebrates 100th Performance on Broadway by Matthew Blank

Ayad Akhtar's volatile Pulitzer Prize-winning drama Disgraced, which stars Hari Dhillon, Karen Pittman, Gretchen Mol and Josh Radnor, celebrated 100 performances on Broadway the afte…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:55PM

PHOTO CALL: Taylor Schilling and Peter Dinklage Spend A Month in the Country at Classic Stage by Matthew Blank

Classic Stage Company's A Month in the Country, starring "Game of Thrones" actor Peter Dinklage and "Orange is the New Black" star Taylor Schilling, began performance…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:21PM

PHOTO CALL: Exclusive! Inside the First Rehearsal of Somewhere in Time Workshop, Starring Laura Osne by Matthew Blank

Complete casting has been revealed for the workshop presentations of the new Broadway-aimed musical Somewhere in Time, which stars Drama Desk Award nominee Ryan Silverman and To…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:07PM

PHOTO CALL: Billy Crudup, Chloe Grace Moretz, Candice Bergen, Ethan Hawke and Steve Buscemi Celebrat by Matthew Blank

Five-time Oscar nominee Julianne Moore was honored by Museum of the Moving Image at its 29th annual Black-Tie Salute on Jan. 20. She joins the ranks of past honorees who have receiv…

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PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: “Watch What Happens!” On the Road With Newsies Leading Lady (and Disney Fanatic) St by Matthew Blank

Disney Theatrical Productions' North American tour of the hit Broadway musical Newsies is currently leaping its way across the country. Leading lady Stephanie Styles, who plays journali…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:39AM

PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: On the Road With Newsies Leading Lady (and Disney Fanatic) Stephanie Styles by Matthew Blank

Disney Theatrical Productions' North American tour of the hit Broadway musical Newsies is currently leaping its way across the country. Leading lady Stephanie Styles, who plays journali…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:39AM

PHOTO ARCHIVE: Remembering the Costume Designs of Theoni V. Aldredge, From Annie to Dreamgirls to La by Matthew Blank

Playbill.com takes a look back at the career of costume designer Theoni V. Aldredge, who died Jan. 21, 2011, in Stamford, CT. Some of her best-known work includes Annie, Dreamgirls, The …

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:26AM
Tuesday, January 20, 2015

PHOTO CALL: Elisabeth Moss, Jason Biggs, Bryce Pinkham and Tracee Chimo Prepare For Broadway’s The H by Matthew Blank

The Broadway revival of Wendy Wasserstein's Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning play The Heidi Chronicles will feature "Mad Men" star Elisabeth Moss.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:55PM

PHOTO CALL: A First Look at the Broadway-Aimed Heart of Robin Hood, Starring Gabriel Ebert and Euan by Matthew Blank

Tony Award winner Gabriel Ebert and Tony nominee Euan Morton lead the cast of The Heart of Robin Hood — the inventive and athletic stage adaptation of the classic tale she…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:41PM

PHOTO CALL: A First Look at the Broadway-Bound Heart of Robin Hood, Starring Gabriel Ebert and Euan by Matthew Blank

Tony Award winner Gabriel Ebert and Tony nominee Euan Morton lead the cast of The Heart of Robin Hood — the inventive and athletic stage adaptation of the classic tale she…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:41PM

PHOTO ARCHIVE: From Eponine to Violet; Celebrating Two-Time Tony Award Winner Sutton Foster on the M by Matthew Blank

Two-time Tony Award winner Sutton Foster will re-team with Violet co-star Joshua Henry for this summer's City Center presentation of Andrew Lippa's The Wild Party. In h…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:27AM

CUE & A: Book of Mormon Star Gavin Creel on His Theatre Firsts, Dream Roles and Justin Bieber by Matthew Blank

Tony Award nominee Gavin Creel, who stars in the Broadway production of The Book of Mormon and will offer a Jan. 26 concert to benefit The Performing Arts Project, fills out Playbill.com'…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Monday, January 19, 2015

PHOTO CALL: Dozens of Past and Original Cast Members Join Rock of Ages For Special Closing Night Enc by Matthew Blank

The long-running, Tony-nominated musical Rock of Ages played its final performances at Broadway's Helen Hayes Theatre Jan. 18 at 3 PM and 7:30 PM. Upon closing, the hit musical h…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:07PM

PHOTO CALL: Broadway’s Rock of Ages Blows the Roof Off the Helen Hayes Theatre With Final Performanc by Matthew Blank

The long-running, Tony-nominated musical Rock of Ages played its final performances at Broadway's Helen Hayes Theatre Jan. 18 at 3 PM and 7:30 PM. Upon closing, the hit musical h…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

Broadway Actors to Learn the “Rules of Cool” in New Comedy Web Series by Matthew Blank

AKA Studio Productions will launch the nine-episode original comedy web series “Rules of Cool” Jan. 26 at 9 PM ET on the series’ YouTube channel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12PM

PHOTO CALL: YouTube Sensation Christina Bianco Offers Sneak Peek at New Off-Broadway Comedy Applicat by Matthew Blank

Christina Bianco, known for her YouTube diva impression videos as well as her performances in Forbidden Broadway, will star in the new Off-Broadway comedy Application Pending, which begi…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:49AM
Friday, January 16, 2015

PHOTO CALL: Honeymoon in Vegas, Starring Rob McClure, Brynn O'Malley and Tony Danza, Opens on Br by Matthew Blank

Following an acclaimed engagement at New Jersey's Paper Mill Playhouse, the new musical Honeymoon in Vegas, based on the 1992 Castle Rock Entertainment film of the same name, officially …

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:49AM
Thursday, January 15, 2015

PHOTO CALL: Honeymoon in Vegas, Starring Rob McClure, Brynn O'Malley and Tony Danza, Opens on Br by Matthew Blank

Following an acclaimed engagement at New Jersey's Paper Mill Playhouse, the new musical Honeymoon in Vegas, based on the 1992 Castle Rock Entertainment film of the same name, officially …

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:49PM

PHOTO SPECIAL: Behind the Curtain! Broadway’s Phantom of the Opera Releases Gorgeous Never-Before-Se by Matthew Blank

The record-breaking Broadway staging of The Phantom of the Opera continues at the Majestic Theatre. Over the past month, photographer Matthew Murphy has been taking some stunning backsta…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:06PM

PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: A Two-Show Day With Jen Bechter, the “Sleeping Beauty” of Off-Broadway’s Disenchant by Matthew Blank

Disenchanted!, a new musical comedy by Dennis T. Giacino that explores the misconception surrounding Disney princesses, officially opened at the Theatre at St. Clement's Dec. 4. Jen Bec…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:02PM
Wednesday, January 14, 2015

PHOTO CALL: A First Look at Caroline Bowman, Kara Lindsay, Matt Shingledecker and Robin De Jesus in by Matthew Blank

Caroline Bowman, who led the recent national tour of Evita, and Newsies star Kara Lindsay are the newest witches of Oz beginning Dec. 16 in the hit Broadway musical Wicked.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:37PM

PHOTO CALL: Sierra Boggess, Laura Benanti, Lena Hall Patti Murin, Colin Donnell, Betsy Wolfe Go Gold by Matthew Blank

Tony Award winners Laura Benanti and Lena Hall were among the stars who stripped down with The Skivvies Jan. 12 at 42West with their latest show, Gold As Ice.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:17PM

PHOTO CALL: Beautiful: The Carole King Musical Celebrates One Year on Broadway With Special Curtain by Matthew Blank

The Broadway production of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical celebrated its one-year anniversary the evening of Jan. 13.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:23PM

PHOTO CALL: It's Only a Play Welcomes Martin Short, Katie Finneran and Maulik Pancholy to the Pa by Matthew Blank

Broadway's It's Only a Play welcomed Martin Short, two-time Tony Award winner Katie Finneran (Noises Off; Promises, Promises) and "30 Rock" alum Maulik Pancholy (in his…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:10AM
Tuesday, January 13, 2015

PHOTO CALL: Constellations, Starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Ruth Wilson, Opens on Broadway; Red Carpet by Matthew Blank

Nick Payne's Constellations, a love story about a beekeeper and a physicist that features Academy Award nominee Jake Gyllenhaal and two-time Olivier Award (and recent Golden Globe) w…

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:49PM

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
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