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Friday, July 11, 2014

PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: "It's Getting Hot in Here!" The Best Moments of Broadway's Sexiest Group, The Skivvies by Matthew Blank

Since their inaugural concert in the summer of 2012, The Skivvies have gained a loyal following, played dozens of shows and welcomed a wide roster of scantily-clad guests. Led by Lauren Moli…

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PHOTO CALL: Wicked, Rocky, If/Then, Stomp and Barrett Foa Kick Off the Broadway in Bryant Park Season by Matthew Blank

The free 106.7 LITE FM Broadway in Bryant Park concert series launched July 10 at the Manhattan park.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM
Thursday, July 10, 2014

PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: From Joel to Alan to Raúl to NPH; Looking Back at the Many Mysterious Emcees of Cabaret by Matthew Blank

The Kit Kat Klub is back in business as Roundabout's acclaimed revival of Cabaret plays a return engagement. With Alan Cumming reprising his Tony-winning performance as the seductive Emcee,…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:28PM

PHOTO CALL: Julia Stiles and James Wirt, Stars of One-Night Stand Dark Comedy Phoenix, Meet the Press by Matthew Blank

Stage and screen star Julia Stiles will return to the New York stage in Phoenix, Scott Organ's dark comedy about a one-night stand, beginning July 28 at Off-Broadway's Cherry La…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:56PM

PHOTO CALL: Jeremy Jordan, Laura Michelle Kelly and Diane Paulus Rehearse the World Premiere of Finding Neverland by Matthew Blank

Jeremy Jordan and Laura Michelle Kelly will lead the cast of the American Repertory Theater world premiere of Finding Neverland, which will take flight this month under the direction of Tony…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:05PM

PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: "Scaramouche, Scaramouche!" On the Road With We Will Rock You Leading Lady Ruby Lewis by Matthew Blank

The legendary rock band Queen is everywhere right now! The group is making its way across the nation (with a July 17 stop in NYC), and their musical We Will Rock You continues to tour North …

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:15AM
Wednesday, July 9, 2014

PHOTO CALL: First Pics of Adrienne Eller, Bruce Landry and Kecia Lewis in North Shore Music Theatre's The Little Mermaid by Matthew Blank

The North Shore Music Theatre production of Disney's The Little Mermaid began previews at the Massachusetts venue July 8 prior to an official opening July 10 at 7:30 PM.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:31PM

PHOTO CALL: "Pretty Music!" Lauren Kennedy and Zachary Prince Star in Jason Robert Brown's Parade at Theatre Raleigh by Matthew Blank

Theatre Raleigh presents the regional premiere of Tony winner Jason Robert Brown's Parade at the Kennedy Theatre (Raleigh, NC) beginning July 9.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:59PM

PHOTO CALL: Stephen Flaherty, Michael John LaChiusa, Charles Strouse, Janet Krupin and Bryce Ryness Take Part in NYMF "Meeting Our Heroes" Event by Matthew Blank

As part of the NYMF opening ceremonies July 7, producers Jamie Bendell (A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, The Performers, Heathers – The Musical) and Madeline Myers present…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:23PM

PHOTO CALL: Kate Baldwin, Graham Rowat, Phillipa Soo, Gregg Edelman and Penny Fuller Spend a Weekend in the Country in Berkshire Little Night Music by Matthew Blank

Tony Award-nominated actress Kate Baldwin and her husband, actor Graham Rowat, are among the cast of the Berkshire Theatre Group production of the Tony Award-winning Stephen Sondheim-Hugh Wh…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:42PM

PHOTO SPECIAL: "Pooches and Felines and Theatre Stars!" The Very Best of Broadway Barks! 2000-2013 by Matthew Blank

Broadway Barks 16 — the annual dog and cat adoption event founded by pals Bernadette Peters and Mary Tyler Moore to find homes for pets from city animal shelters — will be held J…

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PHOTO CALL: Alan Cumming Says "Willkommen" to the Famed Walls of Sardi's at Special Portrait Unveiling by Matthew Blank

Cabaret star Alan Cumming was honored July 8 with the unveiling of a portrait that will adorn the famed walls of Sardi's.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:40AM

PHOTO CALL: Another Milestone for the Opera Ghost; Phantom Celebrates an Unprecedented 11,000 Performances on Broadway by Matthew Blank

Andrew Lloyd Webber's long-running hit The Phantom of the Opera celebrated its 11,0000th performance on Broadway the evening of July 8. The cast celebrated with a cake and champagne cel…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:09AM
Tuesday, July 8, 2014

PHOTO RECAP: "Bon Voyage!" A Two-Show Day at Anything Goes With Raymond J. Lee by Matthew Blank

Roundabout's recent hit Broadway revival of Anything Goes closed on this date in 2012. Cast member Raymond J. Lee offered an exclusive, candid look backstage at the show.

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CUE & A: Heathers Star Jessica Keenan Wynn on Streisand, Playing Fagin and "I'm Too Sexy" by Matthew Blank

Jessica Keenan Wynn, who plays Heather Chandler in Heathers: The Musical, fills out Playbill.com's questionnaire of random facts, backstage trivia and pop-culture tidbits.

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PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: "Tupac, Flexing and Freestyle on My Block!" A Two-Show Day With Dyllon Burnside of Holler If Ya Hear Me by Matthew Blank

Dyllon Burnside plays the hot-headed Anthony in the Broadway premiere of Holler If Ya Hear Me, featuring the music and poetry of Tupac Shakur. He shares a recent two-show day at the newly r…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:44PM

PHOTO CALL: Inside the 2014 New York Musical Theatre Festival Opening Gala by Matthew Blank

The New York Musical Theatre Festival 2014 launched July 7. Cast members came together to celebrate at Monday's night's opening celebration.

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PHOTO CALL: A First Look at Disney's Stage Adaptation of Hit Film Shakespeare in Love by Matthew Blank

Shakespeare in Love, a stage version of the hit film of the same name that playwright Lee Hall is adapting from Marc Norman and Tom Stoppard's screenplay, began performances July 2 prior…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:51AM

PHOTO ARCHIVE: From The Life to Nice Work...; Remembering the Costume Designs of Martin Pakledinaz by Matthew Blank

Playbill.com takes a look back at the career of Tony-winning Martin Pakledinaz, who died July 8, 2012. Some of his best-known work includes Kiss Me, Kate, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Wonderful…

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PHOTO CALL: Bullets Over Broadway Celebrates 100 Performances by Matthew Blank

Bullets Over Broadway celebrated its 100th performance this weekend. The cast marked the occasion with a Playbill cake!

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Friday, July 4, 2014

PHOTO SPECIAL: "I'm Just Right, I'm the Witch!" The Many Looks of Everyone's Favorite Into the Woods Sorceress by Matthew Blank

As anticipation builds (and discussion swirls) leading up to the film release of "Into the Woods," we take a look at some of the talented ladies who have portrayed The Witch over the years.

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Thursday, July 3, 2014

PHOTO CALL: Audra McDonald (and Roxy the Dog) Celebrate 100 Performances of Lady Day With a Special Playbill Cake by Matthew Blank

The Broadway run of Lanie Robertson's play with music Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill, starring Audra McDonald, celebrated its 100th performance at Circle in the Square July 2.

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PHOTO CALL: Abraham Lincoln Jams, "The Gig" Leaps to the Stage and Bill Clinton Croons in NYMF Preview Presentation, Hosted by Lena Hall by Matthew Blank

The New York Musical Theatre Festival 2014 will launch July 7. Casts of several shows offered a special preview the afternoon of July 2 in an event hosted by Tony winner Lena Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:57AM

PHOTO SPECIAL: From Carrie Pipperidge to Billie Holiday; Celebrating Six-Time Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald by Matthew Blank

Six-time Tony Award-winning actress Audra McDonald, who is currently starring on Broadway in Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill, celebrates her birthday July 3. Playbill.com takes a loo…

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PHOTO SPECIAL: The Greatest Stage Moments of Birthday Gal Betty Buckley by Matthew Blank and Joseph Marzullo

Tony Award winner Betty Buckley, who is participating in the Cabaret and Performance Conference Aug 1 and 2 at the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center in CT, celebrates her birthday July 3. Pl…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, July 2, 2014

PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: A Two-Show Day at Broadway's Once With New "Girl" in Town Jessie Fisher by Matthew Blank

Jessie Fisher assumed the role of "Girl" in the Tony Award-winning Broadway production of Once on June 17. She shares a recent two-show day at the Jacobs Theatre.

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PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: Flowers, Food and Friends; Barrington Stage Kiss Me, Kate Star Elizabeth Stanley Enjoys the Sweet Life in the Berkshires by Matthew Blank

Elizabeth Stanley stars in Barrington Stage Company's season opening production of Kiss Me, Kate. When she's not brushing up her Shakespeare, she and her cast members have been enjoying the…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:38PM

PHOTO CALL: Top High School Talent Comes Together for the 2014 Jimmy Awards by Matthew Blank

The National High School Musical Theater Awards (NHSMTA) were held June 30 at Broadway's Minskoff Theatre. Ryan McCartan, the 2011 Jimmy Award winner who recently starred as JD in the Of…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:17AM

PHOTO CALL: Laura Osnes, Tony Vincent, Vonda Shepard, Michael Cerveris and More Have a Devil of a Time in Randy Newman's Faust; Curtain Call and Party by Matthew Blank

Randy Newman's Faust: The Concert, the second Encores! Off-Center presentation of the 2014 season, was presented July 1 at 7:30 PM at City Center.

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Tuesday, July 1, 2014

PHOTO CALL: Michael Cerveris, Randy Newman, Laura Osnes and Tony Vincent Prep For Randy Newman's Faust: The Concert by Matthew Blank

Randy Newman's Faust: The Concert, the second Encores! Off-Center presentation of the 2014 season, is presented July 1 at 7:30 PM at City Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:46PM

PHOTO CALL: Krystal Joy Brown, Julia Murney, Andrea Burns, Young Matilda Stars and More Walk the Red Carpet at the 2014 Jimmy Awards by Matthew Blank

The National High School Musical Theater Awards (NHSMTA) were held June 30 at Broadway's Minskoff Theatre. Ryan McCartan, the 2011 Jimmy Award winner who recently starred as JD in the Of…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:13PM

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Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
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