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Thursday, August 14, 2014

PHOTO CALL: Meet the Cast of Neil LaBute's The Money Shot, Starring Heather Graham, Frederick Weller, Callie Thorne and Gia Crovatin by Matthew Blank

Heather Graham, known for her performances on screen in "Boogie Nights" and "Californication," will star in the MCC Theater world premiere of Neil LaBute's The Money …

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:35PM

PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: "I Still Believe": Rehearsal, Backstage and Summer Fun at Flat Rock Playhouse's Miss Saigon With Leading Lady Diana Huey by Matthew Blank

Diana Huey is currently starring as Kim in the Flat Rock Playhouse's production of the international hit musical Miss Saigon. She documented the experience and shares these pics from reh…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:41AM
Wednesday, August 13, 2014

PHOTO CALL: A New Hedwig in Town! Lena Hall, Stephen Trask and John Cameron Mitchell Join Andrew Rannells For Angry Inch Photo Op by Matthew Blank

Andrew Rannells, who received a Tony nomination for his performance in The Book of Mormon, will star in Hedwig and the Angry Inch after Tony winner Neil Patrick Harris exits the show Aug. 17…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:26PM

MARQUEE VALUE: On the Town, This Is Our Youth, Elephant Man, Delicate Balance and More! by Matthew Blank

As the fall approaches and a whole new set of shows prepare to bow on Broadway, fresh marquees have been going up at various vacant theatres. Here is a peek at some of the fall shows!

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:50PM

PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: A Day With Hipster Cosette! Dorcas Leung Takes Us Behind the Scenes at Dallas' New-Look Modern-Dress Les Miz by Matthew Blank

Director Liesl Tommy brings a new, modern-dress, immersive production of the hit international musical Les Misérables to the Dallas Theater Center. Dorcas Leung, who stars as Cosette…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM

PHOTO CALL: Tony Yazbeck, Christine Ebersole, Rex Smith, Milly and Abigail Shapiro Preview 54 Below Concerts by Matthew Blank

Tony Yazbeck, Christine Ebersole, Rex Smith, Milly and Abigail Shapiro will offer concerts at the intimate 54 Below in the coming weeks. They offered a preview the afternoon of Aug. 12.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM
Tuesday, August 12, 2014

PHOTO CALL: Clifton Oliver, Allison Semmes, Nicholas Christopher and Jarran Muse Star in First National Tour of Motown by Matthew Blank

The national tour of Motown The Musical, which stars Clifton Oliver and Allison Semmes as Berry Gordy and Diana Ross, respectively, launched April 22 at Chicago's Oriental Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:33PM

PHOTO CALL: Young Stars of Matilda, Violet, Motown, Billy Elliot, Lion King and "Dance Moms" Present Cabaret for a Cause Benefit by Matthew Blank

Cabaret for a Cause presented a one-night-only concert Aug. 11 at Brooklyn's Galapagos Arts Space to benefit kef productions and their education program, Story Shifters.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

PHOTO CALL: Laura Osnes, Santino Fontana, Alexandra Silber, Andrew Samonsky, Jeffry Denman, Betsy Wolfe and Cast of 58 Offer Concert Staging of Music by Matthew Blank

The Transport Group's sold-out concert presentation of Meredith Willson's The Music Man was offered Aug. 11 at 8 PM at the Irene Diamond Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Cent…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:43AM

CUE & A: Motown Tony Nominee Charl Brown on Missed Entrances, His Broadway Idols and the Kardashians by Matthew Blank

Charl Brown, a 2013 Tony Award nominee for his performance as Smokey Robinson in Broadway's Motown, fills out Playbill.com's questionnaire of random facts, backstage trivia and pop-c…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Monday, August 11, 2014

PHOTO CALL: An Exclusive First Look at Signature's Sunday in the Park With George, Starring Claybourne Elder and Brynn O'Malley by Matthew Blank

The Signature Theatre's production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Sunday in the Park with George began performances Aug. 5 in the MAX Thea…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:51PM

PHOTO CALL: "Sondheim Goes Metal": A First Look at Landless Theatre Company's Sweeney Todd - Prog Metal Version by Matthew Blank

The first rock orchestration of Stephen Sondheim's Sweeney Todd can be heard beginning Aug. 7 as part of Landless Theatre Company's "Summer of Rock." 

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:25PM

PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: "Sex Is in the Heel!" A Two-Show Day at Broadway's Kinky Boots With Kyle Post by Matthew Blank

Kyle Post can be seen heating up the Al Hirschfeld Theatre nightly as one of Lola's Angels in the Tony Award-winning musical Kinky Boots. He documents a recent two-show day, offering an up-…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM
Friday, August 8, 2014

PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: "From the Wings!" Company Manager Offers a Never-Before-Seen Backstage Look at Broadway's Rocky by Matthew Blank

The new Broadway musical Rocky took home a Tony Award for Best Scenic Design. Company manager Kate Egan shares these exclusive backstage photos and reveals the secrets behind some of the sh…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:05PM

PHOTO CALL: AnnaSophia Robb, Montego Glover and More Celebrate Opening Night of Phoenix, Starring Julia Stiles and James Wirt by Matthew Blank

Phoenix, Scott Organ's dark comedy about a one-night stand that stars Julia Stiles and James Wirt, officially opened Aug. 7 following previews that began July 28 at Off-Broadwa…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:47AM

PHOTO CALL: Cabaret, Jersey Boys, Kate Shindle, Max Crumm, Cady Huffman and 50 Shades! Rock Broadway in Bryant Park by Matthew Blank

The 14th season of the annual lunchtime series Broadway in Bryant Park continued August 8.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:51AM
Thursday, August 7, 2014

PHOTO CALL: Stars of Cabaret and Jersey Boys Share Their #BroadwaySelfies by Matthew Blank

#BroadwaySelfies is an ongoing series from Stage17.tv where the stars from Broadway and beyond give fans an all access pass to all the off stage fun from the dressing room to the wings. Here…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:09PM

PHOTO CALL: Stars of Cabaret and Jersey Boys Share Their #BroadwaySelfies from Bryant Park! by Matthew Blank

#BroadwaySelfies is an ongoing series from Stage17.tv where the stars from Broadway and beyond give fans an all access pass to all the off stage fun from the dressing room to the wings. Here…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:09PM

PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: "Opening Night!" A Two-Show Day at Williamstown With Chris Newcomer of The Visit, Starring Chita Rivera by Matthew Blank

Two-time Tony Award winner Chita Rivera stars in a new staging of the Kander and Ebb musical The Visit at the Williamstown Theatre Festival. Cast member Chris Newcomer shares these exclusive…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:59PM
Wednesday, August 6, 2014

PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: "I Wanna Do Debbie!" Rehearsing for the New York Return of Porn Parody Musical Debbie Does Dallas by Matthew Blank

Debbie Does Dallas, a musical parody of the 1978 pornographic film of the same name, returns to New York City for a limited engagement beginning Aug. 6. Cast member Stefanie Miller introduce…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:23PM

PHOTO CALL: Belting, Biceps, Babies and Broken Glass! Andy Karl, Orfeh, Kate Rockwell, Rebecca Naomi Jones, Perez Hilton and More Bare It All With The by Matthew Blank

Rocky Tony Award nominee Andy Karl, Legally Blonde's Orfeh and celebrity blogger Perez Hilton were among the performers who strip down with The Skivvies as part of the group's Aug. 2…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:08PM

PHOTO CALL: Oscar Isaac, Jonathan Groff, Annaleigh Ashford, Raul Esparza, Donna Murphy, John Cullum Celebrate Opening Night of King Lear by Matthew Blank

The Public Theater's Shakespeare in the Park production of King Lear, starring Tony Award winner John Lithgow and Academy Award nominee Annette Bening, officially opened Aug. 5 after pre…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:14PM

PHOTO SPECIAL: From Miss Adelaide to Miss Hannigan; Celebrating Tony Award Winner Faith Prince by Matthew Blank and Joseph Marzullo

Tony Award winner Faith Prince, who is currently featured on the ABC Family series Melissa & Joey, celebrates her birthday August 6. Playbill.com takes a look at her career. Happy birthday…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:25AM
Tuesday, August 5, 2014

PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: "Now Is the Time!" A Two-Show Day at Broadway's Cinderella With Todd Buonopane by Matthew Blank

Todd Buonopane plays the role of big-hearted rebel Jean-Michel in Broadway's Cinderella. The actor, who has also been seen in Spelling Bee and Grease, shares a recent two-show day on th…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:21PM

PHOTO CALL: Les Miz, Mormon, Wicked, Pippin, Beautiful, Jersey Boys and More Take to the Field in July 31 Softball League Games by Matthew Blank

The Broadway Show League continued its 60th annual softball season July 31. Here's a look at the action!

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CUE & A: Here Lies Love Star Conrad Ricamora on the Immersive Experience, His Raptor Impression and "The Golden Girls" by Matthew Blank

Conrad Ricamora, who stars as Ninoy Aquino in the immersive David Byrne-Fatboy Slim musical Here Lies Love, fills out Playbill.com's questionnaire of random facts, backstage trivia and p…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:49AM

PHOTO CALL: Original Jersey Boys Star Daniel Reichard Goes Solo at Birdland by Matthew Blank

Daniel Reichard, who created the role of Bob Gaudio in the Tony-winning musical Jersey Boys, played Birdland Aug. 4.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:09AM

PHOTO CALL: "Here I Go Again!" Rock of Ages Welcomes Back Tony-Nominated Original Star Constantine Maroulis by Matthew Blank

"American Idol" finalist Constantine Maroulis, who received a Tony nomination for his portrayal of Drew in the Tony-nominated musical Rock of Ages, returned to that role beginning …

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:37AM
Monday, August 4, 2014

PHOTO CALL: Maksim Chmerkovskiy, Karina Smirnoff, Haley Reinhart and More "DWTS" and "American Idol" Stars Heat Up Westbury in Ballroom With a Twist by Matthew Blank

The critically acclaimed international dance production Ballroom With a Twist is embarking on a summer tour. The dance spectacular features Maksim Chmerkovskiy, Karina Smirnoff, Valentin Chm…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:15PM

PHOTO CALL: Maksim Chmerkovskiy, Karina Smirnoff, Haley Scarnato and More "DWTS" and "American Idol" Stars Heat Up Westbury in Ballroom With a Twist by Matthew Blank

The critically acclaimed international dance production Ballroom With a Twist is embarking on a summer tour. The dance spectacular features Maksim Chmerkovskiy, Karina Smirnoff, Valentin Chm…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:15PM

PHOTO CALL: Between Riverside And Crazy, Starring Stephen McKinley Henderson and Michael Rispoli, Opens Off-Broadway by Matthew Blank

The world premiere of Tony nominee Stephen Adly Guirgis' new play Between Riverside And Crazy officially opened July 31 at Atlantic Theater Company following previews that began Jul…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:40PM

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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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