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Tuesday, January 7, 2014

PHOTO CALL: New Production Shots of Paulo Szot, Danny Burstein and Betsy Wolfe in The Met's Die Fledermaus by Matthew Blank

Paulo Szot, Danny Burstein and Betsy Wolfe appear in a new production of Die Fledermaus, which opened Dec. 31 at the Metropolitan Opera.

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PHOTO CALL: A First Look at Mark Campbell, Julia Udine, Ben Jacoby and Linda Balgord in the Re-Imagined Phantom of the Opera Tour by Matthew Blank

The newly re-imagined U.S. tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera, starring Mark Campbell and Julia Udine, launched Nov. 27 in Providence, RI.

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PHOTO ARCHIVE: Celebrating Jekyll & Hyde and Frank Wildhorn on Broadway by Matthew Blank

The original production of Jekyll & Hyde closed on Broadway Jan. 7, 2001. Playbill.com takes a look back at the show and the composer's other Broadway work.

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PLAYBILL.COM'S CUE & A: Tony Award Nominee Desmond Richardson of After Midnight by Matthew Blank

Tony-nominated dancer Desmond Richardson is back on Broadway in the Jazz-Age musical After Midnight at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre. He fills out Playbill.com's questionnaire of random fa…

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Thursday, January 2, 2014

PHOTO CALL: "Newsroom" Star Jeff Daniels Previews 54 Below Concert Engagement by Matthew Blank and Joseph Marzullo

Tony Award nominee Jeff Daniels, who starred in the 2009 Tony Award-winning play God of Carnage and currently appears on HBO's "Newsroom," begins a six-concert engagement of or…

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PHOTO RECAP: Promises, Promises, Starring Kristin Chenoweth and Sean Hayes, Opens on Broadway by Matthew Blank

The first Broadway revival of the Burt Bacharach-Hal David musical Promises, Promises starring Kristin Chenoweth and Sean Hayes, closed on Jan. 2, 2011. We look back at opening night.

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PHOTO CALL: Greg Stone, Eric Polani Jensen and Beth DeVries Star in Village Theatre's Les Misérables by Matthew Blank

The Village Theatre staging of Les Misérables stars Greg Stone, Eric Polani Jensen, Beth DeVries and Kirsten DeLohr Hellend. Performances began at the Seattle-area theatre company Nov…

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PHOTO ARCHIVE: Annie on Broadway and Beyond by Matthew Blank

The original production of Annie closed on Jan. 2, 1983, after 2,377 performances. Playbill.com looks back at the original Broadway production, a few notable subsequent stagings and the inf…

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Wednesday, January 1, 2014

PHOTO ARCHIVE: "Multitudes of Bobbys..." Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's Company by Matthew Blank

The original Broadway production of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's Company closed on this date in 1972. Playbill.com takes a look back at various productions of the show over the ye…

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PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: A Two-Show Day at Off-Broadway's Murder for Two With Brett Ryback by Matthew Blank

Brett Ryback stars as the ambitious, musically-inclined detective at the heart of the madcap Off-Broadway musical Murder for Two. He shares a recent two-show day at New World Stages.

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Tuesday, December 31, 2013

PHOTO CALL: A First Look at Jonathan Groff in New HBO Series "Looking" by Matthew Blank

Here are first photos from "Looking," HBO's new series about a group of young gay men living in San Francisco, which stars Tony Award nominee Jonathan Groff.

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PLAYBILL.COM'S CUE & A: "Degrassi," Spider-Man and Beautiful Star Jake Epstein by Matthew Blank

Stage and screen actor Jake Epstein is currently starring as Gerry Goffin in the new Broadway musical Beautiful: The Carole King Musical at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre. He fills out Playbil…

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PLAYBILL.COM'S CUE & A: “Degrassi," Spider-Man and Beautiful Star Jake Epstein by Matthew Blank

Stage and screen actor Jake Epstein is currently starring as Gerry Goffin in the new Broadway musical Beautiful: The Carole King Musical at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre. He fills out Playbil…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

PHOTO SPECIAL: A Year in Images 2013 by Matthew Blank and Joseph Marzullo

Playbill.com takes a look back at the world of theatre in 2013. We sorted through countless images from the past year in theatre and came up with an album that stirs the memory.

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Monday, December 30, 2013

PHOTO ARCHIVE: Hugh Jackman's Stage Career... So Far by Matthew Blank

Hugh Jackman, Back on Broadway ended its limited engagement Jan. 1, 2012. We look at his stage career so far.

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PHOTO FASHION SPECIAL: Laura Osnes Weighs In on Favorite Red Carpet Looks of 2013 by Matthew Blank and Joseph Marzullo

It's been a very fashionable year for Laura Osnes, who earned her 2nd Tony nomination for Cinderella. Between opening nights, galas and award shows, the leading lady has modeled a stunni…

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PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: A Day at Broadway's Jazz-Age Musical After Midnight With Bryonha Marie Parham by Matthew Blank

Bryonha Marie Parham, last seen as Serena in The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess, returns to Broadway as a featured vocalist in the new jazz-age musical revue After Midnight which is currently wow…

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PHOTO RECAP: Bring It On: The Musical Opens on Broadway; Red Carpet Arrivals, Curtain Call and Cast Party by Matthew Blank

Bring It On: The Musical, the new muscular, pop-fueled musical inspired by the popular film franchise about rival cheerleading teams, closed on Broadway Dec. 30, 2012. We look back at the sh…

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Friday, December 27, 2013

PHOTO RECAP: Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark Opens on Broadway; Arrivals, Curtain Call and Departures by Matthew Blank

The multimillion dollar musical Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark — the most expensive musical in Broadway history, capitalized at $75 million — will end its run Jan. 4. As the final …

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PHOTO CALL: Sutton Foster, Karen Olivo, Anna Kendrick, Patina Miller, Glenn Close, Snoop Dogg and More Perform at the 2013 Kennedy Center Honors by Matthew Blank

The five 2013 Kennedy Center Honorees — comprising opera singer Martina Arroyo; pianist, keyboardist, bandleader and composer Herbie Hancock; pianist, singer and songwriter Billy Joel;…

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Thursday, December 26, 2013

HOT LIST: Playbill.com's Top-Viewed Photo Galleries of 2013 by Matthew Blank

A record number of photos passed through the pages of Playbill.com this year thanks to photographers Joseph Marzullo, Monica Simoes and a multitude of guest contributors. Here are the 20 ga…

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PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: "Extra! Extra!" Backstage at Signature Theatre's Gypsy With "Dainty June," Nicole Mangi by Matthew Blank

Nicole Mangi stars as June in Signature Theatre's new production of the classic Arthur Laurents-Jule Styne-Stephen Sondheim musical Gypsy. She shares some exclusive backstage pics from t…

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PHOTO SPECIAL: The Broadway Opening Nights of 2013 by Matthew Blank

It was another busy year on The Great White Way. More than 40 different shows, a mix of plays, musicals, concert evenings and one-person productions, celebrated their opening nights on Broad…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:35PM
Wednesday, December 25, 2013

PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: A Day at Arena Stage With Bethany Anne Lind of Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, Starring Malcolm-Jamal Warner by Matthew Blank

Stage and screen actress Bethany Anne Lind is currently starring as Joanna Drayton in Arena Stage's production of Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, starring Malcolm-Jamal Warner. Armed w…

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PHOTO SPECIAL: The Playbill Covers of 2013 by Matthew Blank

There are multiple ways to measure a year. We offer a look back at the Playbill Covers for the 40+ new productions to bow on Broadway in 2013.

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Tuesday, December 24, 2013

PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: A Day at Arena Stage With Bethany Anne Lind of Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, Starring Malcolm-Jamal Warner by Matthew Blank

Atlanta-based actress Bethany Anne Lind is currently starring as Joanna Drayton in Arena Stage's production of Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, starring Malcolm-Jamal Warner. Armed with…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:23AM

PHOTO RECAP: Evita, Starring Ricky Martin, Opens on Broadway; Arrivals, Curtain Call and Party by Matthew Blank

Ricky Martin celebrates his birthday Dec. 24. We look back at the opening night of his most recent Broadway appearance. The Broadway revival of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Evita…

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PLAYBILL.COM'S CUE & A: Emmy Winner Bruce Vilanch, Star of Aladdin and His Winter Wish by Matthew Blank

Bruce Vilanch is currently starring as Widow Twankey in Aladdin and His Winter Wish at the Pasadena Playhouse. He fills out Playbill.com's questionnaire of random facts, backstage trivia…

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PHOTO RECAP: A Two-Show Day at Gentleman's Guide, Matilda, Romeo and Juliet, Kinky Boots, Big Fish, Fun Home, Jungle Book, Newsies, Cinderella, First by Matthew Blank

Initially launching in 2010 with a two-parter from Lion King cast members Ben Jeffrey and Fred Berman, Playbill.com's popular Two-Show Day photo series has taken readers backstage and in…

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Monday, December 23, 2013

PHOTO CALL: A First Look at Broadway's Machinal, Starring Rebecca Hall by Matthew Blank

Golden Globe nominee Rebecca Hall stars in Roundabout Theatre Company's new Broadway production of Sophie Treadwell's Machinal, which began previews Dec. 20 at the American Airl…

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PHOTO CALL: Laura Benanti, Derrick Baskin, Tovah Feldshuh, Jordan Gelber, Andrew Keenan-Bolger and More Take Part in Don't Quit Your Night Job by Matthew Blank

Tony Award winner Laura Benanti (Gypsy, NBC's "The Sound of Music Live!") and four-time Tony Award nominee Tovah Feldshuh were among the artists performing in the Dec. 19 …

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