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Monday, December 1, 2014

PHOTO CALL: Christina Hendricks, Kelly Ripa, Mark Consuelos, Neil Patrick Harris and More Celebrate by Matthew Blank

David Burtka, the acclaimed Broadway singing actor who recently married his long-time partner Neil Patrick Harris, played 54 Below Nov. 25-26.

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PHOTO CALL: Gary Barlow and Laura Michelle Kelly Sing From Finding Neverland on Special “Good Mornin by Matthew Blank

Cast members from the upcoming Broadway musical Finding Neverland offered a performance and a special behind-the-scenes look at the new production as part of Thanksgiving Day coverag…

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PHOTO CALL: James Moye, Kate Fahrner, Paul C. Vogt, Heidi Blickenstaff, Robert Cuccioli Star in Pape 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 following previews that began …

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PHOTO CALL: A First Look at NeNe Leakes Getting Wicked in Broadway’s Cinderella by Matthew Blank

"Real Housewives of Atlanta" cast member NeNe Leakes joined the company of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella in the role of wicked stepmother Madame beginning Nov. 25 at the…

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PHOTO CALL: Taylor Louderman and “Peter Pan Live!” Co-Stars Perform at the Macy’s Thanksgiving by Matthew Blank

NBC's "Peter Pan Live!" offered a preview performance at last Thursday's 88th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

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PHOTO RECAP: Bonnie & Clyde’s Broadway Opening Night Three Years Ago; Red Carpet Arrivals, Curtain C by Matthew Blank

Bonnie & Clyde, the musical with songs by Frank Wildhorn and Don Black, which told the story of the Depression-era American outlaws Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow, opened Decembe…

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Sunday, November 30, 2014

PHOTO ARCHIVE: Mandy Patinkin on Broadway by Matthew Blank

Tony Award winner Mandy Patinkin celebrates his birthday Nov. 30. Playbill.com offers a look back at some of his Broadway highlights spanning over 30 years.

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Saturday, November 29, 2014

PHOTO ARCHIVE: “This Is the Moment!” Celebrating the Stage Work of Birthday Boy Frank Wildhorn by Matthew Blank

Two-time Tony Award-nominated composer Frank Wildhorn celebrates his birthday Nov. 29. He will be joined by several of his Broadway stars for 54 Below Celebrates Frank Wildhorn Dec.…

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Friday, November 28, 2014

PHOTO ARCHIVE: “Hey, Old Friend!” Looking Back at Merrily We Roll Along by Matthew Blank

The original Broadway production of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's Merrily We Roll Along closed Nov. 28, 1981, after 52 previews and 16 performances. Here, we take a look back at t…

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Wednesday, November 26, 2014

PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: “Fabulous, Baby!” On the Road With Sister Act Star Sarah Michelle Cuc by Matthew Blank

Kerissa Arrington and Maggie Clennon Reberg co-star in the new national tour of the Tony Award-nominated musical Sister Act, which launched Oct. 14 at the DuPont Theatre in Wilmingto…

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PHOTO SPECIAL: From Hello, Dolly! to Matilda, Playbill Looks Back at Memorable Thanksgiving Day Para by Matthew Blank

A number of this season's Broadway shows will be spotlighted during the NBC telecast of the 88th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, which will be broadcast Nov. 27 at 9 AM…

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Tuesday, November 25, 2014

PHOTO CALL: Jessica Grov and Matt Dengler Star in The Underclassman, Musical Exploration of a Young by Matthew Blank

The Prospect Theater Company production of The Underclassman, an original musical that explores F. Scott Fitzgerald's coming of age as a writer on the eve of World War I &md…

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PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: A Helluva Two-Show Day at Broadway’s On the Town With Samantha Sturm by Matthew Blank

Broadway regular Samantha Sturm, a member of the high-energy ensemble delighting audiences nightly in the new revival of On the Town, shares a recent two-show day at the theatre. St…

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PHOTO CALL: Andy Karl, Ramin Karimloo, Kenita Miller, Margo Seibert, Corey Cott, Liz Callaway Celebr by Matthew Blank

The York Theatre Company honored Tony Award-winning collaborators Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (Once On This Island, Ragtime, Rocky, Seussical) with the Oscar Hammerstein Award for L…

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PHOTO CALL: Idina Menzel Kicks Off the Holiday Season With Live Performance of Her “Holiday Wishes” by Matthew Blank

Bloomingdale's unwrapped its highly anticipated holiday windows Nov. 24. The annual event featured a performance by Tony winner Idina Menzel, who offered selections from her new recordi…

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PHOTO CALL: Laura Osnes, James Snyder, Adrienne Warren, Charles Busch, Amy Spanger and Liz Callaway by Matthew Blank

Laura Osnes, James Snyder, Adrienne Warren, Charles Busch, Amy Spanger and Liz Callaway will offer concerts at the intimate 54 Below in the coming weeks. They offered a preview the afternoo…

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CUE & A: On the Town Star Alysha Umphress on Streisand, Memorable Auditions and the Worst Show Exper by Matthew Blank

Alysha Umphress, who stars as amorous cab driver Hildy in new Broadway revival of On the Town, fills out Playbill.com's questionnaire of random facts, backstage trivia and pop-cultur…

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Monday, November 24, 2014

PHOTO CALL: New Shots of Peter Pan Live! Stars Allison Williams, Christopher Walken, Christian Borle by Matthew Blank

NBC has released new promotional shots of the Peter Pan Live! stars in costume!

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PHOTO CALL: Dont Tell Mama!  Brand New Cabaret Production Pics, Featuring Emma Stone by Matthew Blank

Golden Globe nominee Emma Stone, known for her film work in "The Help," "Easy A" and "The Amazing Spider-Man," made her Broadway debut Nov. 11 as nightclub …

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PHOTO CALL: Bebe Neuwirth, Ann Reinking, James Naughton, Marilu Henner, Joel Grey and More Chicago A by Matthew Blank

On Nov. 23 at 7 PM, the long-running, Tony-winning revival of Chicago played its 7,486th performance, surpassing Cats to become the second longest-running show in Broadway histor…

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Sunday, November 23, 2014

PHOTO CALL:  Meryl Streep, Anna Kendrick, Chris Pine, James Corden, Emily Blunt,  Tracey Ullman Offe by Matthew Blank

On Nov. 22nd, Yahoo! Movies hosted a Q&A with the cast and filmmakers of Disney's Into the Woods.

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Friday, November 21, 2014

PHOTO CALL: First Rehearsal Pics From the American Premiere of Moira Buffini’s Dying for It by Matthew Blank

Mary Beth Peil and Peter Maloney, who have both appeared in numerous productions at the Atlantic Theater Company, will be featured in the cast of the American premiere of Dying for It, by Ol…

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PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: Backstage With Young Star Abigail Shapiro and the Cast of Liberty: A Monumental New by Matthew Blank

Abigail Shapiro, the 14-year-old actress seen in How the Grinch Stole Christmas, stars in the title role in Liberty: A Monumental New Musical, which concludes its limited, seven-…

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A First Look at West End Beautiful Star Katie Brayben as Carole King (Photo) by Matthew Blank

The West End production of Beautiful – The Carole King Musical begins performances Feb. 10, 2015, prior to an official opening Feb. 24, at the Aldwych Theatre.

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Thursday, November 20, 2014

PHOTO CALL: A Delicate Balance, Starring Glenn Close and John Lithgow, Opens on Broadway; Curtain Ca by Matthew Blank

The starry revival of A Delicate Balance, Edward Albee's Pulitzer Prize-winning family drama starring Glenn Close and John Lithgow, opened on Broadway Nov. 20 following previews that…

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PHOTO CALL: Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Allegro, With Elizabeth A. Davis, Malcolm Gets and Claybourne by Matthew Blank

Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein's Allegro, a musical exploration of an Everyman, officially opened at Classic Stage Company Nov. 19 following previews that began Nov. 1.

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PHOTO CALL: Bradley Cooper, Patricia Clarkson and Alessandro Nivola Bring The Elephant Man Back to B by Matthew Blank

The Broadway revival of The Elephant Man, starring two-time Academy Award nominee Bradley Cooper, Patricia Clarkson and Alessandro Nivola, began previews at the Booth Theatre Nov. 7.

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NBC Releases New Promotional Pic from Peter Pan Live! Featuring Allison Williams, Christopher Walken by Matthew Blank

NBC has released a brand new shot of Peter Pan Live! stars in character.

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PHOTO ARCHIVE: Remembering Entertainment Legend and Renaissance Man Mike Nichols by Matthew Blank

Mike Nichols, who, first as a performer, and then as a successful director of stage and film, cast a long shadow over Broadway and Hollywood for more than 50 years, died Nov. 19. We take a …

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PHOTO CALL: James Moye, Kate Fahrner, Paul C. Vogt, Heidi Blickenstaff Offer Sneak Peek at Paper Mil by Matthew Blank

The Paper Mill Playhouse's upcoming production of the holiday musical Elf, based on the 2003 film starring Will Ferrell, will play the New Jersey venue Nov. 26-Jan. 4, 2015, with an…

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Wednesday, November 19, 2014

PHOTO CALL: Jeremy Jordan, Ann Harada, Jeff Bowen, Hunter Bell and More Celebrate Jennifer Ashley Te by Matthew Blank

"The Untold Stories of Broadway: Tales from the World's Most Famous Theaters, Volume 2," written by musical theatre historian Jennifer Ashley Tepper, was released by Dress Circ…

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