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Friday, December 26, 2014

PHOTO ARCHIVE: From High School Theatre to Oscar Winner; Celebrating the Stage Work of the Great Mer by Matthew Blank

Academy Award winner Meryl Streep, dazzling audiences as the Witch in the just-released film adaptation of Into the Woods, is certainly no stranger to the stage. We look back at some of…

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Wednesday, December 24, 2014

PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: “Driving Through the Moonlight!” On the Road With Eric Anthony Johnson and the Nati by Matthew Blank

The national tour of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella, the family-friendly musical that continues at New York's Broadway Theatre, launched this October in Providence, R…

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Tuesday, December 23, 2014

PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: “I’ll Believe in You!” A Two-Show Day at Paper Mill’s Elf With Heather Parcells by Matthew Blank

The Paper Mill Playhouse production of the holiday musical Elf, based on the 2003 film starring Will Ferrell, officially opened at the New Jersey venue Nov. 30 for a run through Jan. 4. Cas…

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PHOTO CALL: Rachel Returns! A Sneak Peek at the Jan. 9 Two-Hour Season Premiere of “Glee” by Matthew Blank

The final 13 episodes of the Fox musical series "Glee" will commence with a special two-hour premiere event Jan. 9, 2015, at 8 PM ET.

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PHOTO ARCHIVE: From Maria Rainer to Gypsy Rose Lee; Celebrating the Stage Work of Laura Benanti by Matthew Blank

Tony Award winner Laura Benanti will soon return to the New York stage to headline the New York Spring Spectacular, the Rockettes stage production helmed by Tony Award winn…

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PHOTO CALL: Musical Theatre Punks Celebrate the Season With Whiskey, Glitter and Belting at the 7th by Matthew Blank

The 7th Annual Joe Iconis Christmas Spectacular is held Dec. 19-20 at 54 Below. Annie Golden, James Monroe Iglehart, Rebecca Naomi Jones, Amy Spanger and Chip Zien were…

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PHOTO CALL: Lea Michele, Darren Criss, Matthew Morrison, Chris Colfer and the “Glee” Gang Featured i by Matthew Blank

The final 13 episodes of the Fox musical series "Glee" will commence with a special two-hour premiere event Jan. 9, 2015, at 8 PM ET. The network has released this new set of…

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CUE & A: Beautiful’s New “Gerry Goffin,” Scott J. Campbell on His Dream Roles, Vocal Idols and Botch by Matthew Blank

Scott J. Campbell, who stars as Gerry Goffin in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, fills out Playbill.com's questionnaire of random facts, backstage trivia and pop-culture tidbits.

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Monday, December 22, 2014

PHOTO CALL: Billy Magnussen Visits 50 Shades! The Musical by Matthew Blank

"Into the Woods" star Billy Magnussen took in a recent performance of 50 Shades! The Musical. He visited with the cast after the show.

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PHOTO CALL: World, Meet Gigi! Vanessa Hudgens, Corey Cott, Victoria Clark and Cast Offer Special Sne by Matthew Blank

The Broadway-bound revival of Lerner and Loewe's Gigi will arrive in New York following an out-of-town tryout at the Kennedy Center in 2015. The cast offered a sneak peek th…

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PHOTO CALL: Peter Pan Live! Stars Reunite to Celebrate Release of Cast Album by Matthew Blank

The soundtrack for NBC's Peter Pan Live!, starring Allison Williams, Christopher Walken, Kelli O'Hara and Christian Borle, was released Dec. 16 from Broadway Records. The broadcast f…

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PHOTO CALL: A First Look at the London Revival of City of Angels, Starring Hadley Fraser, Tam Mutu, by Matthew Blank

London's first major revival of Cy Coleman, David Zippel and Larry Gelbart's 1990 Broadway musical City of Angels opened officially Dec. 16, following previews that began Dec. 6, for…

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PHOTO CALL: Say Goodbye to the Blintzes; Sights From the Cafe Edison’s Final Evening by Matthew Blank

Cafe Edison, a midtown Manhattan staple for theatregoers and Broadway crowds, closed its doors Dec. 21.

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PHOTO CALL: Kelli O’Hara and Matthew Morrison Join the New York Pops for Home for the Holidays Eveni by Matthew Blank

Five-time Tony Award nominee Kelli O'Hara and Tony Award nominee Matthew Morrison reunited for Kelli and Matthew: Home for the Holidays, an evening of classic and contemporary holida…

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Wednesday, December 17, 2014

PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: A Two-Show Day at Broadway’s Side Show With “Half-Man/Half-Woman,” Kelvin Moon Loh by Matthew Blank

Spend a two-show day at the Broadway revival of Side Show with cast member Kelvin Moon Loh, who is featured as the mysterious Half-Man/Half-Woman. He shares his pre-show rou…

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Tuesday, December 16, 2014

CUE & A: International Stage and Screen Star John R. Waters on His Musical Influences, Dream Job and by Matthew Blank

John R. Waters, who stars in Lennon: Through a Glass Onion, fills out Playbill.com's questionnaire of random facts, backstage trivia and pop-culture tidbits.

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PHOTO ARCHIVE: “I’m Gonna Like It Here!” Annie on Broadway and Beyond by Matthew Blank

"Annie" is coming soon! The upcoming film remake of the 1982 movie musical hits theatres Dec. 19. Playbill.com looks back at the original Broadway production, a few notable subseq…

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Monday, December 15, 2014

PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: A Two-Show Day at Broadway’s The Last Ship With Young Leading Man Collin Kelly-Sord by Matthew Blank

Collin Kelly-Sordelet stars as Tom Dawson in the new musical The Last Ship, written by and featuring Grammy Award-winning musician Sting. He shares a recent two-show day at the …

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Thursday, December 11, 2014

PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: A Day in Anatevka! Behind the Scenes at Arena Stage’s In-the-Round Fiddler With Mar by Matthew Blank

The classic musical Fiddler on the Roof is presented in an in-the-round staging by Arena Stage. Maria Rizzo, who plays daughter Chava, shares a recent day in the life at the beloved…

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PHOTO CALL: Anthony Warlow, Abigail Shapiro, Emerson Steele Headline Concert Staging of Lippa’s A Li by Matthew Blank

Andrew Lippa and Brian Crawley's A Little Princess was presented in concert at 54 Below the evening of Dec. 8. The top-notch cast was led by Abigail Shapiro, Anthony Warlow, Emerso…

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PHOTO CALL: First Production Pics of Sting in Broadway’s The Last Ship! by Matthew Blank

Grammy Award-winning musician Sting, who is making his Broadway songwriting debut with the new musical The Last Ship, stepped into one of the show's central roles Dec. 9 in an effort…

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Wednesday, December 10, 2014

PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: A Day at the Brand New Palace Theatre’s Mary Poppins With Cast Member Kari Baker by Matthew Blank

The Palace Theater, a new professional regional theater in Wisconsin Dells, kicks off its first season with Disney's Mary Poppins, directed and choreographed by Marc Robin. Cast member…

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PHOTO CALL: Hugh Jackman Shines, Pippin Soars, Lion King Dances for Peace and The Wiz Is Revived at by Matthew Blank

The Lion King dancers and Hugh Jackman’s juggernaut fundraising skills proved a potent combination once again at the 26th annual Gypsy of the Year Competition, which raised an all&…

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PHOTO ARCHIVE: Eight Years Later, Looking Back at Spring Awakening’s Broadway Opening Night by Matthew Blank

Spring Awakening, the Tony Award-winning rock musical by Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater, opened on Broadway Dec. 10, 2006. We take a look back at Playbill.com's coverage of the big …

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PHOTO CALL: Sting Takes His First Bow in Broadway’s The Last Ship by Matthew Blank

Grammy Award-winning musician Sting, who is making his Broadway songwriting debut with the new musical The Last Ship, stepped into one of the show's central roles Dec. 9 in an effort…

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Tuesday, December 9, 2014

PHOTO CALL: Douglas Sills, Adam Chanler-Berat, Rose Hemingway, Leslie Kritzer Celebrate the York’s M by Matthew Blank

The York Theatre Company's staging of the 1992 musical My Favorite Year, which concludes the Fall 2014 Musicals in Mufti Series, began performances Dec. 5 at 8 PM.

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PHOTO CALL: Carolers, Local Politicians, Theatrical Unions and Matzoh Ball Fans Rally to Save the Ca by Matthew Blank

Patrons, supporters, local politicians and theatrical union members gathered for a Dec. 7 rally and press conference to save the Café Edison, a midtown Manhattan staple for theatr…

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PHOTO SPECIAL: Celebrating 13 Years of Mamma Mia! on Broadway, and the Work of Ultimate “Super Troup by Matthew Blank

The New York production of the international hit musical Mamma Mia! recently celebrated its 13th anniversary on Broadway. We look back at the fabulous ladies to play the lead role of Donna …

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PHOTO CALL: A First Look at Robert Fairchild, Leanne Cope, Jill Paice and Max von Essen in the Broad by Matthew Blank

The world premiere of the Broadway-bound musical An American in Paris, inspired by the Oscar-winning film of the same name, officially opens Dec. 10 following previews that began Nov…

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PHOTO CALL: Rob McClure, Brynn O'Malley and Tony Danza Star in Broadway’s Honeymoon in Vegas 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, began previ…

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PHOTO CALL: “Into the Woods” Premieres in NYC!  Film Stars and Celebrity Guests Walk the Red Carpet by Matthew Blank

Disney's Into the Woods made its much anticipated World Premiere the evening of Dec. 8 at the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York City. Stars of the film and celebrity guests were on hand to wa…

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