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Monday, August 4, 2014

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…

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Friday, August 1, 2014

PHOTO CALL: Original (and Current) Pippin Star John Rubinstein Honored With Sardi's Caricature by Matthew Blank

John Rubinstein, who originated the title role in the 1972 Broadway production of Pippin and plays King Charles in the revival, was honored July 31 with the unveiling of a portrait to adorn …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:27PM

PHOTO CALL: Constantine Maroulis, Carrie St. Louis, Gent's Guide, Once and Heathers Rock Out at Free Broadway in Bryant Park Concert by Matthew Blank

The 14th season of the annual lunchtime series Broadway in Bryant Park continued July 31.

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PHOTO SPECIAL: "Here She Is, Boys!" From Ethel to Tyne to Betty to Patti, The Many Faces of Gypsy's Infamous Mama Rose by Matthew Blank

With Tony winner Leslie Uggams having recently played Mama Rose in a multi-racial Connecticut production and Imelda Staunton prepping for a UK staging, we look back at a few of the many tale…

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Thursday, July 31, 2014

PHOTO CALL: Stars of Heathers, Rock of Ages and Once 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…

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PHOTO CALL: "The Time of My Life!" A Sneak Peek at the Steamy National Tour of Dirty Dancing by Matthew Blank

Samuel Pergande and Jillian Mueller will star as Johnny Castle and Frances "Baby" Houseman, respectively, in the North American tour of Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:38PM

PHOTO CALL: Kristen Bell, Sarah Hyland, Amber Riley, Hunter Parrish and Benjamin Walker Rehearse For the Hollywood Bowl's Hair by Matthew Blank

The Hollywood Bowl's production of the rock musical Hair plays the famed outdoor venue Aug. 1-2 at 8 PM and Aug. 3 at 7:30 PM. Adam Shankman directs and choreographs. Here's the ca…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:44PM

PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: Behind the Scenes With a Thoroughly Modern Fantine! Backstage at Dallas' Immersive, 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. Allison Blackwell, who stars as Fa…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:41PM

PHOTO CALL: Anna Gunn, Billy Magnussen, David Schwimmer, Kristine Nielsen, David Hyde Pierce, Duncan Sheik and More Celebrate Sex With Strangers by Matthew Blank

Emmy Award winner Anna Gunn ("Breaking Bad") and Tony Award nominee Billy Magnussen (Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike) star in Second Stage Theatre's production of Laura Eas…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:35AM

PHOTO SPECIAL: From Nathan Detroit to Pseudolus to The Nance; Celebrating Two-Time Tony Award Winner Nathan Lane by Matthew Blank

Stage and screen star Nathan Lane, who earned his fourth Tony nomination for his performance in Broadway's The Nance, returns to the New York stage this fall in Terrence McNally's It's Only …

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:35AM
Wednesday, July 30, 2014

PHOTO CALL: The Heat Is On at Flat Rock Playhouse's Miss Saigon, Starring Diana Huey and Mel Maghuyop by Matthew Blank

Flat Rock Playhouse presents the international hit musical Miss Saigon July 24-Aug. 24.

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PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: "The World According to Chris!" Backstage at the DC Premiere of Carrie With Cast Member Eben Logan by Matthew Blank

Tony Award nominee Barbara Walsh stars as Margaret White in the Washington, D.C. premiere of the cult musical Carrie, based on the Stephen King novel, which officially opened July 13 at the…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:32PM

PHOTO CALL: Anna Kendrick, Emily Blunt, James Corden, Lilla Crawford and Chris Pine Go "Into the Woods"; Disney Releases New Production Stills! by Matthew Blank

Disney has released brand new still images from the Into the Woods film, which will arrive in theatres Dec. 25. Check it out!

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PHOTO CALL: Jessica Grové Is The Little Mermaid at North Carolina Theatre by Matthew Blank

The North Carolina Theatre production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid plays July 29-Aug. 3 at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium in the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:29AM
Tuesday, July 29, 2014

PHOTO CALL: A Very First Look at the World Premiere of Finding Neverland, Starring Jeremy Jordan and Laura Michelle Kelly by Matthew Blank

Jeremy Jordan and Laura Michelle Kelly head the cast of the American Repertory Theater world-premiere musical Finding Neverland, which began performances July 23 under the direction of Tony …

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:27PM

PHOTO CALL: Will Swenson, Melissa Errico, John Behlmann and Cast Rehearse Broadway-Aimed Bull Durham Musical by Matthew Blank

Will Swenson, Melissa Errico and John Behlmann will take a swing at Bull Durham, the world-premiere, Broadway-aimed musical that will debut in September at the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta, G…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:09PM

PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: Behind the Scenes at Princess and Pirates With Molly McCook and "Glee" Star Lindsay Pearce by Matthew Blank

The limited engagement of Princess and Pirates Sing-a-Long Concert plays four weekends only, July 18-Aug. 10, at the Kirk Douglas Theatre. Cast members Lindsay Pearce and Molly McCook share…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:47PM

PHOTO CALL: Patti Murin Is Bulletproof, Margo Seibert Pulls No Punches, Amy Spanger Is Fancy and Morgan James Channels Elaine Stritch at Late-Night Sk by Matthew Blank

The Book of Mormon's Matt Doyle and Rocky star Margo Seibert joined The Skivvies for their July 26 late-night concert at 54 Below.

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PHOTO CALL: Raul Castillo, Jonathan Groff, Nick Blaemire and More Celebrate Opening Night of Mala Hierba by Matthew Blank

Tanya Saracho's Mala Hierba, part of Second Stage Theatre's 2014 Uptown Series, officially opened July 28 following previews that began July 14 at the McGinn/Cazale Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:50PM

PHOTO CALL: See the First Publicity Shots of Broadway-Bound Musical An American in Paris by Matthew Blank

Following its November-December 2014 world premiere at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, the new musical An American in Paris will begin previews at Broadway's Palace …

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:25AM
Monday, July 28, 2014

PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: Poodles, Parrots and Pinterest; A Two-Show Day at Off-Broadway's Piece of My Heart With Leslie Kritzer by Matthew Blank

Drama Desk nominee Leslie Kritzer is currently starring in Piece of My Heart, a new musical based on the life and songs of legendary songwriter Bert Berns. She shares a recent two-show day!

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PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: "Putting It Together!" Claybourne Elder, Brynn O'Malley and Cast Rehearse Signature's Sunday in the Park with George by Matthew Blank

Signature Theatre's upcoming production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Sunday in the Park with George will begin performances Aug. 15 in the MA…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:41PM

PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: "Putting It Together!" Claybourne Elder, Brynn O'Malley and Cast Rehearse Signature's Sunday in the Park with George by Matthew Blank

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:41PM

PHOTO CALL: Nina Arianda and Sam Rockwell Heat Up Williamstown's Fool for Love by Matthew Blank

Nina Arianda and Sam Rockwell star in the Williamstown Theatre Festival production of Sam Shepard's Fool for Love, which opened July 24 on the Nikos Stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:27PM

PHOTO CALL: London Forbidden Broadway Spoofs Les Miz, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Miss Saigon and More by Matthew Blank

Forbidden Broadway, which is currently running at London's Menier Chocolate Factory, where it recently extended its run through Aug. 30, will transfer to the West End's Vaudeville Th…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:52AM

PHOTO CALL: Broadway's The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time Cast Meets the Press by Matthew Blank

The National Theatre production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, the acclaimed new play by Simon Stephens that was adapted from Mark Haddon's 2003 best-selling novel…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:20AM
Friday, July 25, 2014

PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: A Last Look Behind the Scenes at Broadway's Star-Studded Of Mice and Men Before it Closes (With a Stop By the "OITNB" Set) by Matthew Blank

Joel Marsh Garland, known for his work as Officer O'Neill on "Orange Is the New Black," is pulling double-duty and appearing 8 shows a week in Broadway's Of Mice and Men. He documented a bu…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:26PM

PHOTO CALL: "Play Ball!" Stars Including Steven Pasquale, Derek Klena and Constantine Maroulis Compete in July 24 Broadway Softball League Games by Matthew Blank

The Broadway Show League continued its 60th annual softball season July 24. Steven Pasquale, Derek Klena and Constantine Maroulis were among the players who took to the field in Central Park.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:11PM

PHOTO CALL: Cinderella, Phantom of the Opera, Avenue Q and Piece of My Heart Perform in Bryant Park by Matthew Blank

The Broadway in Bryant Park concert series continued July 24. Over 40 theatre artists participated in the free event, the third concert of the 14th season of the outdoor presentations.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:50PM

PHOTO CALL: Zach Braff, Nick Cordero, Betsy Wolfe and the Tappin' Gangsters of Bullets Over Broadway Heat up Bryant Park by Matthew Blank

The Broadway in Bryant Park concert series continued July 24. Over 40 theatre artists participated in the free event, the third concert of the 14th season of the outdoor presentations.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:22PM

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Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
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Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
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