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Monday, July 22, 2013

PHOTO CALL: Meet the Cast of the L.A. Return of Pop Opera Bare, Starring Lindsay Pearce, Payson Lewis and Jonah Platt by Matthew Blank

Stage and screen actors Payson Lewis (NBC's "The Sing Off", "Victorious"), Jonah Platt ("The Office") and Lindsay Pearce ("Glee", "The G…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:59PM

PHOTO CALL: Williamstown Kicks Off With Animal Crackers, Starring Joey Slotnick, Mara Davi, Adam Chanler-Berat and Renée Elise Goldsberry by Matthew Blank

The Williamstown Theatre Festival mainstage season opened June 26 with the slapstick musical comedy Animal Crackers, starring Brad Aldous, Joey Slotnick and Jonathan Brody.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:21PM

PHOTO CALL: Robert Sean Leonard and Heather Lind Star in Pygmalion at Williamstown by Matthew Blank

The Williamstown Theatre Festival production of George Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion, starring Tony Award winner Robert Sean Leonard and Heather Lind, began performances July 17.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:46PM

PHOTO CALL: Michael Douglas, Sahr Ngaujah, Janet Dacal, Kathryn Grody and More at the O'Neill Gala by Matthew Blank

The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's National Playwrights Conference celebrated its 49th year with a July 20 gala.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36AM
Friday, July 19, 2013

PHOTO SPECIAL: The Evita Files by Matthew Blank

With the imminent launch of the new touring production of Evita, we thought it would be a great time to look back at some of the stellar women who have played the title role on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:17PM

PHOTO CALL: "Play Ball!" Aaron Tveit, Jeremy Jordan, Constantine Maroulis, Teal Wicks, Paul Whitty and More Compete in July 18 Softball Playoffs by Matthew Blank

The Broadway Show League continued its 59th annual softball season July 18 with the first round of Playoff games. Key matchup included Rock of Ages vs Annie, Matilda vs Hands on a Hardbody a…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:21PM

PHOTO CALL: "Play Ball!" Clarke Thorell, Aaron Tveit, Jeremy Jordan, Constantine Maroulis, Teal Wicks, Paul Whitty and More Compete in July 18 Softbal by Matthew Blank

The Broadway Show League continued its 59th annual softball season July 18 with the first round of Playoff games. Key matchup included Rock of Ages vs Annie, Matilda vs Hands on a Hardbody a…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:21PM

PHOTO CALL: Wesley Taylor, Stephanie J. Block, Sebastian Arcelus, Rajiv Joseph and More Celebrate Nobody Loves You on Opening Night by Matthew Blank

Second Stage Theatre's New York premiere of the new musical comedy Nobody Loves You, about a grad student who is unexpectedly cast on a reality TV dating show, officially opened July 18 …

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:14AM
Thursday, July 18, 2013

PHOTO CALL: Samantha Hill, Peter Jöback, Kyle Barisich and Badia Farha Perform Phantom and Sistas in Bryant Park by Matthew Blank

Broadway in Bryant Park, which is presented by 106.7 Lite FM, continued its summer 2013 season July 18 at 12:30 PM on the Bryant Park Stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:28PM

PHOTO CALL: Samantha Hill, Peter Jöback, Kyle Barisich, Max Crumm, Jason Gotay and More Perform Broadway in Bryant Park by Matthew Blank

Broadway in Bryant Park, which is presented by 106.7 Lite FM, continued its summer 2013 season July 18 at 12:30 PM on the Bryant Park Stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:28PM

PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: A Whirlwind Tony Award Week With Phantom of the Opera Star Peter Jöback by Matthew Blank

Tony season is a busy time for a lot of people working in New York theatre, but current Phantom of the Opera star Peter Jöback took it to the next level with an absolutely packed week t…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:07PM

PHOTO CALL: Zachary Levi and Krysta Rodriguez Star in Broadway's First Date by Matthew Blank

"Smash" and The Addams Family actress Krysta Rodriguez is set up with "Chuck" star Zachary Levi on a First Date in the new Broadway musical comedy that began pe…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:08PM

PHOTO CALL: "Let It Sing!" Sutton Foster Stars as Violet at City Center; Curtain Call and Cast Party by Matthew Blank

Jeanine Tesori and Brian Crawley’s Violet, the second Encores! Off-Center presentation of the 2013 season, was offered July 17 at New York City Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:33AM

PHOTO CALL: "Bring Me to Light!" Sutton Foster Stars as Violet at City Center; Curtain Call and Cast Party by Matthew Blank

Jeanine Tesori and Brian Crawley’s Violet, the second Encores! Off-Center presentation of the 2013 season, was offered July 17 at New York City Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:33AM
Wednesday, July 17, 2013

PHOTO CALL: Sutton Foster, Joshua Henry, Van Hughes and Christopher Sieber Star in One-Night-Only Violet at City Center by Matthew Blank

Jeanine Tesori and Brian Crawley’s Violet, the second Encores! Off-Center presentation of the 2013 season, is offered July 17 at New York City Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:43PM

PHOTO CALL: Mitchell Jarvis Stars as Frank N. Furter in Studio Theatre's Rocky Horror Show by Matthew Blank

Washington DC's Studio Theatre presents a new staging of The Rocky Horror Show starring Rock of Ages' Mitchell Jarvis as Frank N. Furter.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:01PM

PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: A Magical Two-Show Day at Broadway's Pippin With High-Flying Acrobat Viktoria Grimmy by Matthew Blank

Viktoria Grimmy, one of the acrobats who perform the dazzling feats wowing audiences in the new Broadway revival of Pippin, shares a day in her life. This particularly busy afternoon include…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:22PM
Tuesday, July 16, 2013

PHOTO CALL: Hugh Panaro, Norm Lewis and Up-and-Coming Theatre Students Star in St. Louis Muny's Les Miserables by Matthew Blank

The Muny's fifth show of its 95th season, the international hit Les Misérables, plays the outdoor St. Louis venue July 15-21.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:14PM

PHOTO CALL: Sierra Boggess, Caissie Levy, Lesli Margherita, Alice Ripley, Betsy Wolfe, Christiane Noll and More Celebrate Emerging Female Composers by Matthew Blank

Sparkification Productions presented An Evening Celebrating Emerging Female Composers, which was billed as "a concert to promote gender parity in musical theatre," July 15 at …

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:49PM

PHOTO CALL: Stark Sands, Adrienne Warren, John Treacy Egan and Jim Caruso Sing the Music of Frank Wildhorn by Matthew Blank

The latest installment of Frank & Friends, featuring the music of Grammy-winning and Tony-nominated composer Frank Wildhorn, was presented July 15 at Birdland.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:05PM

PLAYBILL.COM'S CUE & A: Broadway's Rock of Ages Star Justin Matthew Sargent by Matthew Blank

Justin Matthew Sargent, who nightly lends his soaring vocals and comedic chops to the role of Drew in Rock of Ages, fills out Playbill.com's questionnaire of random facts, backstage triv…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Monday, July 15, 2013

PHOTO SPECIAL: A Tribute to Cory Monteith; The "Glee" Years by Matthew Blank

Cory Monteith, who played heartthrob Finn Hudson on "Glee," died July 13 at the age of 31. An actor with numerous screen credits, he rose to fame for his performance in the Fox hi…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:09PM

PHOTO CALL: Ralph Macchio, Shalita Grant, Charl Brown and More Celebrate Forever Tango Opening, Featuring Karina Smirnoff and Maksim Chmerkovskiy by Matthew Blank

Luis Bravo's Forever Tango opened on Broadway July 14 following previews that began July 9. The return engagement will play through Sept. 15 at the Walter Kerr Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:30PM

PHOTO CALL: Broadway Stars and Furry Friends Join Bernadette Peters for Broadway Barks! 15 by Matthew Blank

Mary Tyler Moore and Bernadette Peters' 15th annual Broadway Barks!, a star-studded dog and cat adoption event benefiting New York City animal shelters and adoption agencies, was present…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:37AM
Friday, July 12, 2013

PHOTO CALL: Forever Tango Holds Special Performance and Press Event by Matthew Blank and Joseph Marzullo

Luis Bravo's Forever Tango returned to Broadway for a ten-week run beginning July 9. In advance of a July 14 opening night, the cast performed and posed for photos at a Thursday press ev…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:15PM

PHOTO CALL: Pippin, Cinderella, Stomp and Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 Perform in Bryant Park by Matthew Blank

Broadway in Bryant Park, which is presented by 106.7 Lite FM, kicked off its summer 2013 season July 11 at 12:30 PM on the Bryant Park Stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36AM

PHOTO CALL: A Preview of the Tenth Annual New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) by Matthew Blank

The tenth annual New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) runs July 8-28 in New York City. Here is a preview of what this year's fest has to offer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:47AM
Thursday, July 11, 2013

PHOTO CALL: Meet Harbor Stars Randy Harrison, Erin Cummings, Paul Anthony Stewart and Alexis Molnar by Matthew Blank

Randy Harrison, Erin Cummings, Paul Anthony Stewart and Alexis Molnar star in Primary Stages' Off-Broadway premiere of Chad Beguelin's Harbor, which begins performances July 23 at 59…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:59PM

PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: "I Feel My Soul on Fire!" On the Road With Les Miz's Touring "Marius," Devin Ilaw by Matthew Blank

Actor. Singer. Foodie. Wine lover. Mountain climber. Runner. Renaissance Man Devin Ilaw is currently breaking hearts as Marius in the 25th Anniversary touring production of Les Miserables. H…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:59PM

PHOTO SPECIAL: "Woof!" The Very Best of Broadway Barks! by Matthew Blank

Mary Tyler Moore and Bernadette Peters will host the 15th annual Broadway Barks!, the star-studded dog and cat adoption event benefiting New York City animal shelters and adoption agencies, …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:38PM

PHOTO CALL: Sutton Foster, Rebecca Luker, Tonya Pinkins, Sheldon Harnick and More Celebrate First Night at City Center's Cradle Will Rock by Matthew Blank

Marc Blitzstein’s The Cradle Will Rock, the inaugural show of New York City Center’s new Encores! Off-Center series — a concert-production series celebrating Off-Broadway m…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

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