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Tuesday, February 25, 2014

PHOTO CALL: A First Look at Beautiful Soup's Liliom, Starring Gerrard Lobo and Morgan DeTogne by Matthew Blank

Beautiful Soup Theater's production of Ferenc Molnar's Liliom begins performances at The Celebration of Whimsy Feb. 26.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:44PM

PHOTO CALL: Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Ashley Brown, Lauren Zakrin, Michael Campayno and Heath Calvert Heat Up 54 Below With The Skivvies by Matthew Blank

Andrew Keenan-Bolger and Ashley Brown stripped down with the Skivvies during their Feb. 21 late-night show at 54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:37PM

PHOTO CALL: A First Look at Alan Cumming in Rehearsal for Roundabout's Cabaret by Matthew Blank

The Broadway revival of Sam Mendes and Rob Marshall's Tony-winning production of Cabaret, starring Tony winner Alan Cumming and Oscar nominee Michelle Williams, will arrive on Broadway M…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:10PM

PHOTO CALL: Robert Lopez, Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Stephen Schwartz, Christopher Durang and More at the Dramatists Guild of America Awards by Matthew Blank

The Dramatists Guild of America presented its annual awards Feb. 24 at The Lambs Club in New York.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:56AM

PHOTO CALL: Cabaret Stars Michelle Williams and Alan Cumming and Director Rob Marshall Take Part in TimesTalks by Matthew Blank

Michelle Williams and Alan Cumming, who will star in the Broadway return of Cabaret, joined director Rob Marshall and Times contributor David Rooney for a TimesTalks discussion Feb. 24.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:34AM

PLAYBILL.COM'S CUE & A: Derek Klena of The Bridges of Madison County by Matthew Blank

Derek Klena is back on Broadway as Michael in the new musical adaptation of The Bridges of Madison County. He fills out Playbill.com's questionnaire of random facts, backstage trivia and…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Monday, February 24, 2014

PHOTO CALL: Laura Osnes, F. Murray Abraham, Mary Beth Peil, Michael Park, Sally Murphy and Cast Rehearse The Threepenny Opera by Matthew Blank

The Atlantic Theater Company's upcoming production of The Threepenny Opera will feature Academy Award winner F. Murray Abraham and Tony nominees Laura Osnes and Mary Beth Peil.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:08PM

PHOTO CALL: A Sneak Peek at Upcoming "Glee" Episodes, "Frenemies" and "Trio" by Matthew Blank

The hit Fox series "Glee" continues with weekly Thursday installments. Here's a first look at the Feb. 24 and March 4 episodes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:32PM

PHOTO SPECIAL: "We Meet Again..." Get to Know the Stars of Broadway's Upcoming Les Miz by Matthew Blank

The 2014 Broadway return of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg's Tony Award-winning musical Les Misérables is currently in tech. Get to know the company of familiar fa…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:49PM

PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: Ryan Silverman, Michael Cerveris and Clarke Thorell Share Backstage Pics from Star-Studded Titanic Concert by Matthew Blank

Original cast members from the 1997 Broadway premiere of Titanic, including Brian d'Arcy James, Michael Cerveris, David Garrison and Martin Moran, reunited at Avery Fisher Hall Feb. 17 f…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:58PM

PHOTO CALL: Stew, Beth Leavel and Fyvush Finkel Preview 54 Below Concerts by Matthew Blank

Stew, Beth Leavel and Fyvush Finkel will offer concerts at the intimate 54 Below in the coming months. They offered a preview the afternoon of Feb. 21.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:27AM
Thursday, February 20, 2014

PHOTO CALL: Steve Rosen, David Rossmer, Hannah Elless and Kate Wetherhead Star in The Other Josh Cohen at Paper Mill Playhouse by Matthew Blank

The Paper Mill Playhouse's production of the new musical The Other Josh Cohen began previews Feb. 19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:19PM

PHOTO CALL: Meet the Cast of Broadway's The Realistic Joneses, With Michael C. Hall, Toni Collette, Marisa Tomei and Tracy Letts by Matthew Blank

The Lyceum Theatre box office opened Feb. 20 for the Broadway premiere of Will Eno's The Realistic Joneses, starring Michael C. Hall, Toni Collette, Marisa Tomei and Tracy Letts. The sa…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:31PM

PHOTO CALL: Elaine Stritch, Alec Baldwin, Alan Cumming, Nathan Lane, Jane Krakowski, Stephanie J. Block and More at the NY Premiere of "Elaine Stritch by Matthew Blank

"Elaine Stritch: Shoot Me," the critically acclaimed documentary about the Tony Award-winning stage veteran, will be released in New York City theatres Feb. 21, 2014, from Sundance…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:48PM

PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: "Come to Me..." Behind the Scenes at North Carolina Theatre's Les Miz With Lauren Kennedy by Matthew Blank

Frequent Playbill contributor Lauren Kennedy is currently lending her talents to the role of Fantine in North Carolina Theatre's production of Les Misérables. Kennedy, who is joined by a h…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:43PM

PHOTO CALL: LezCab Celebrates Showtunes at The Historic Stonewall Inn by Matthew Blank

LezCab, the only cabaret series by, for, and about queer women held its first cabaret of the year Feb. 16 at the Stonewall Inn. The show featured songs from beloved musicals including Next …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:44PM

PLAYBILL.COM'S CUE & A: Arena Stage's Mother Courage Star Nicholas Rodriguez by Matthew Blank

Nicholas Rodriguez stars as Eilif in Arena Stage's new musical adaptation of Mother Courage and Her Children in Washington, DC. He fills out Playbill.com's questionnaire of random fa…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:25PM

PHOTO CALL: Star-Studded Audience Celebrates Pre-Opening of The Bridges of Madison County; Red Carpet Arrivals and Curtain Call by Matthew Blank

Kelli O'Hara and Steven Pasquale star in The Bridges of Madison County, which officially opens Feb. 20 at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre. A star-studded audience was on hand to celebrate…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12PM
Wednesday, February 19, 2014

PHOTO CALL: Meet the Cast of Heathers: The Musical, With Barrett Wilbert Weed, Elle McLemore, Alice Lee and Anthony Crivello by Matthew Blank

Barrett Wilbert Weed, Ryan McCartan, Jessica Keenan Wynn, Elle McLemore, Alice Lee and Tony winner Anthony Crivello will star in the Off-Broadway premiere of the new musical adaptation of th…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:08PM

PHOTO CALL: Ramin Karimloo, Will Swenson, Caissie Levy, Nikki M. James, Andy Mientus and Cast Rehearse Broadway's Les Misérables by Matthew Blank

The 2014 Broadway return of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg's Tony Award-winning musical Les Misérables will begin performances March 1 at the Imperial Theatre. He…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:21PM

PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: A Two-Show Day at Broadway's Machinal With Maria-Christina Oliveras by Matthew Blank

No stranger to instantaneous character transformation and quick changes, Maria-Christina Oliveras is currently playing multiple roles in the Roundabout's revival of Machinal. She shares her…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:46PM

PHOTO CALL: Bikeman: A 9/11 Play, Starring Robert Cuccioli, Opens in Tribeca by Matthew Blank

Bikeman: A 9/11 Play, a new play by Thomas F. Flynn based on his book "Bikeman," officially opened Feb. 18, following previews that began Jan. 26, at the BMCC Tribeca Performi…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:44AM

PHOTO CALL: Aladdin Stars Adam Jacobs, Courtney Reed, James Monroe Iglehart and Jonathan Freeman Greet the Press by Matthew Blank

Disney's Aladdin will begin performances Feb. 26 at Broadway's New Amsterdam Theatre. The production has released new character portraits. The stars offered a discussion and p…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM
Tuesday, February 18, 2014

PHOTO CALL: Meet the Cast of Broadway's A Raisin in the Sun, Starring Denzel Washington by Matthew Blank

The Broadway return of Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun, starring Denzel Washington, will begin previews March 8 at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:45PM

PHOTO CALL: Alison Luff, Gina Beck, Alison Fraser, Nick Adams and Jesse JP Johnson Star in Wicked on Tour by Matthew Blank

Tim Kazurinsky, Nick Adams and Jenny Florkowski joined the company of the first North American tour of the hit musical Wicked Feb. 4 at the Benedum Center in Pittsburgh, PA.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:13PM

PHOTO CALL: Beautiful: The Carole King Musical in the Recording Studio by Matthew Blank

Ghostlight Records will release the original Broadway cast recording of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, the new stage production that stars Tony Award nominee Jessie Mueller as the …

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:26PM

PHOTO CALL: Brand-New Character Portraits of Broadway's Aladdin by Matthew Blank

Disney's Aladdin will begin performances Feb. 26 at Broadway's New Amsterdam Theatre. The production has released new character portraits.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:26PM
Tuesday, February 11, 2014

PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: A Two-Show Day With The Fantasticks' "El Gallo," Jeremiah James by Matthew Blank

Spend a two-show day with Jeremiah James, currently starring as El Gallo in the Off-Broadway production of The Fantasticks. He shares his morning rituals, commute from Jersey and backstage s…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

PLAYBILL.COM'S CUE & A: Vineyard Theatre Arlington Star Alexandra Silber by Matthew Blank

Alexandra Silber stars in Victor Lodato and Polly Pen's new musical Arlington, which begins Feb. 12 at the Vineyard Theatre. The singing actress fills out Playbill.com's questionnair…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, February 6, 2014

PHOTO CALL: Bronx Bombers, Starring Peter Scolari and Tracy Shayne, Opens on Broadway; Red Carpet Arrivals by Matthew Blank

Bronx Bombers, the new Eric Simonson drama about the history of the New York Yankees framed through the eyes of baseball legend Yogi Berra, officially opened on Broadway Feb. 6 at Circle in …

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:24PM

PHOTO CALL: Bronx Bombers, Starring Peter Scolari and Tracy Shayne, Opens on Broadway; Red Carpet Arrivals and Curtain Call by Matthew Blank and Joseph Marzullo

Bronx Bombers, the new Eric Simonson drama about the history of the New York Yankees framed through the eyes of baseball legend Yogi Berra, officially opened on Broadway Feb. 6 at Circle in …

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:24PM

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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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