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Wednesday, April 10, 2013

PHOTO CALL: Meet the Club Kids of the New Immersive Musical Adaptation of "Party Monster" at A.R.T. by Matthew Blank

A new interactive musical based on the life of club kid Michael Alig, whose story was adapted into the 2003 film "Party Monster," debuts April 11 at the American Repertory Theater&…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:53PM

PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: "What Happens on the Strip..." Gettin' Wild, Wild, Wild with Las Vegas' Rock of Ages Star Justin Mortelliti by Matthew Blank

The Sunset Strip meets the Vegas Strip as the Tony Award-nominated musical Rock of Ages enjoys a sit-down engagement at the Venetian Hotel & Casino. Justin Mortelliti, who stars as Drew,…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:22PM

PHOTO CALL: Jessica Hecht, Judith Light and Jeremy Shamos in Richard Greenberg's The Assembled Parties on Broadway by Matthew Blank

The Broadway world premiere of Richard Greenberg's The Assembled Parties, the Manhattan-set family drama starring Judith Light and Jessica Hecht, began previews March 21 in a Manhattan T…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:44AM
Tuesday, April 9, 2013

PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: A Two-Show Day at Broadway's Cinderella With Not-So-Evil Stepsister Marla Mindelle by Matthew Blank

Spend an Easter Weekend two-show day at Broadway's Cinderella with Marla Mindelle, who plays stepsister Gabrielle. Join her for a tour of the show's backstage world and stick around …

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:18PM

PHOTO CALL: Adam Pascal and Christine Pedi Take First Bow in Broadway's Chicago by Matthew Blank

The long-running, Tony Award-winning revival of Chicago welcomed Tony Award nominee Adam Pascal and comedic actress Christine Pedi to the company beginning April 8 at the Ambassador The…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:21PM

PHOTO CALL: Melissa Van Der Schyff, Tony Sheldon, Larkin Bogan, Alyse Alan Louis Sing the Music of Sam Willmott by Matthew Blank

Tony Sheldon, a Tony Award nominee for Priscilla Queen of the Desert, and Melissa Van Der Schyff, a Drama Desk nominee for Bonnie & Clyde, were among the artists joining Fred Ebb Aw…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:25PM

PHOTO CALL: Michael Douglas, Goldie Hawn, Kurt Russell, Chita Rivera, Marin Mazzie, Len Cariou and More Celebrate Late Producer Marty Richards by Matthew Blank

Tony Award winner Chita Rivera (The Rink, Kiss of the Spider Woman) was the mistress of ceremonies at the April 8 memorial honoring stage and film producer Marty Richards. The evening, benef…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:39AM

PHOTO ARCHIVE: Cynthia Nixon Onstage by Matthew Blank

Cynthia Nixon celebrates a birthday April 9. Playbill.com offers a look back at a theatrical career that began with her award-winning performance in The Philadelphia Story at age 14.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:01AM

PLAYBILL.COM'S CUE & A: Pippin Star Rachel Bay Jones by Matthew Blank

Rachel Bay Jones, who plays Catherine in the new Broadway revival of Pippin, fills out Playbill.com's questionnaire of random facts, backstage trivia and pop-culture tidbits.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Monday, April 8, 2013

PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: "What a Feeling!" On the Road With Dan Kohler of Flashdance — The Musical by Matthew Blank

The national tour of Flashdance — The Musical, the fairy tale of a lady steelworker who dreams of legit dance while moonlighting as an exotic dancer, began Jan. 1 in Pittsburgh. Cast m…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:50PM

PHOTO CALL: A Sneak Peek at Upcoming "Smash" Episodes, "The Dress Rehearsal" and "Opening Night" by Matthew Blank

The April 13 and April 20 episodes of the new NBC musical drama "Smash" will air at 9 PM ET in the show's new Saturday time slot. Here is a first look at the installments, titl…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:25PM
Friday, April 5, 2013

PHOTO CALL: A First Look at Matilda The Musical on Broadway by Matthew Blank

Matilda The Musical, the Olivier Award-winning production based on the beloved Roald Dahl children's book, debuted on Broadway March 4 at the Shubert Theatre. Olivier-winning West End st…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:16PM

PHOTO CALL: New Production Shots from London's Book of Mormon, Starring Gavin Creel, Jared Gartner and Alexia Khadime by Matthew Blank

The nine-time Tony-winning hit The Book of Mormon opened officially March 21 at London's Prince of Wales Theatre, following previews that began Feb. 25. We offer a full set of production…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:29PM

PHOTO CALL: A First Look at Alec Baldwin, Ben Foster and Tom Sturridge in Broadway's Orphans by Matthew Blank

Following a much-in-the-news rehearsal period, Lyle Kessler's Orphans began previews on Broadway March 26 prior to an official opening April 18 at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:08PM

PHOTO CALL: Kinky Boots, Starring Billy Porter and Stark Sands, Opens on Broadway; Red Carpet Arrivals, Curtain Call and Cast Party by Matthew Blank and Joseph Marzullo

Billy Porter stars as an indefatigable drag performer whose broken heel helps mend a broken wing for a foundering shoe-maker, played by Stark Sands, in the new Cyndi Lauper-scored Broadway m…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36AM

PHOTO CALL: Kinky Boots, Starring Billy Porter and Stark Sands, Opens on Broadway; Red Carpet Arrivals and Curtain Call by Matthew Blank and Joseph Marzullo

Billy Porter stars as an indefatigable drag performer whose broken heel helps mend a broken wing for a foundering shoe-maker, played by Stark Sands, in the new Cyndi Lauper-scored Broadway m…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:50AM

PHOTO CALL: Kinky Boots, Starring Billy Porter and Stark Sands,Opens on Broadway; Red Carpet Arrivals by Matthew Blank and Joseph Marzullo

Billy Porter stars as an indefatigable drag performer whose broken heel helps mend a broken wing for a foundering shoe-maker, played by Stark Sands, in the new Cyndi Lauper-scored Broadway m…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:24AM
Thursday, April 4, 2013

PHOTO CALL: A Sneak Peek at Paper Mill's Thoroughly Modern Millie, Starring Laurie Veldheer, Jeff Kready, Burke Moses and Lenora Nemetz by Matthew Blank

Maltz Jupiter Theatre and Paper Mill Playhouse join forces to offer a co-production of the Tony-winning musical Thoroughly Modern Millie. The show begins at Paper Mill April 10 for a run th…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:20PM

PHOTO CALL: Meet the Men of Broadway Bares: Solo Strips by Matthew Blank

The latest edition of Broadway Bares: Solo Strips will be presented May 5 at 9 PM at XL Nightclub (512 West 42nd Street).

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:33PM

PHOTO CALL: Phantom of the Opera Stars Hugh Panaro and Samantha Hill Honored with Broadway Wall of Fame Portrait by Matthew Blank

Broadway's long-running hit The Phantom of the Opera was honored April 3 with the unveiling of a portrait that will adorn the Broadway Wall of Fame at Tony's di Napoli Restaurant.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48PM

PHOTO CALL: Bernadette Peters, Wesley Taylor and More at Buyer & Cellar Opening; Exclusive Backstage Shots With Star Michael Urie by Matthew Blank

Rattlestick Playwrights Theater presents the world premiere of Jonathan Tolins' Buyer & Cellar, starring Michael Urie as a struggling Los Angeles actor working for a mega-superstar, …

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:37AM
Wednesday, April 3, 2013

PHOTO CALL: Meet Bryce Ryness, Leo Ash Evens and the Cast of Around the World in 80 Days by Matthew Blank

Around the World in 80 Days, a comedic play by Mark Brown based on the Jules Verne novel, will begin previews at The New Theater at 45th Street May 9. The cast greeted the press with an Apr…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:25PM

PHOTO CALL: Tom Hanks, Liza Minnelli, Bernadette Peters, Martin Short and Tony Bennett Join Elaine Stritch at Final Carlyle Engagement by Matthew Blank

Tony Award-winning actress Elaine Stritch, a celebrated icon of the stage and New York City itself, performs her final engagement at the Café Carlyle beginning April 2. The octogenari…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:45PM

PHOTO CALL: Lauren Kennedy, Sherie Rene Scott, Steven Pasquale, Aaron Tveit, Kelli O'Hara and More Celebrate The Last Five Years on Opening Night by Matthew Blank

Second Stage Theatre's new production of Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown's musical The Last Five Years, with Adam Kantor and Betsy Wolfe as a couple who falls in and out of love…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:23AM
Tuesday, April 2, 2013

PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: A Two-Show Day at Broadway's Hands on a Hardbody With Allison Case by Matthew Blank

Spend a two-show day with Allison Case (Hair), currently playing the role of young UPS worker Kelli Mangrum in Broadway's Hands on a Hardbody. She takes readers along on her morning ritu…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:18PM

PHOTO CALL: Broadway-Bound New Musical Big Fish in Rehearsal by Matthew Blank

The world premiere of the new musical Big Fish, based on the 1998 novel by Daniel Wallace and the 2003 Columbia Pictures film written by John August, begins its pre-Broadway engagement April…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:41PM

PHOTO CALL: Laura Osnes, Hannah Elless, Nick Blaemire, Santino Fontana and More Join Charlie Rosen's Broadway Big Band by Matthew Blank

Charlie Rosen's Broadway Big Band returned to the new Manhattan nightspot 54 Below March 30.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:45PM

PHOTO CALL: Paolo Montalban, Suzanne Bertish and More Celebrate Opening Night of Elisabeth Gray's Southern Discomfort by Matthew Blank

Southern Discomfort, written and performed by Elisabeth Gray, celebrated its New York premiere April 1.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:58AM

PHOTO CALL: Nora Ephron's Lucky Guy, Starring Tom Hanks, Opens on Broadway; Red Carpet Arrivals, Curtain Call and Cast Party by Matthew Blank and Joseph Marzullo

Academy Award winner Tom Hanks portrays late Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Mike McAlary in the Broadway premiere of Nora Ephron's Lucky Guy, a fast-paced drama that takes audiences int…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:19AM

PHOTO CALL: Nora Ephron's Lucky Guy, Starring Tom Hanks, Opens on Broadway; Red Carpet Arrivals and Curtain Call by Matthew Blank and Joseph Marzullo

Academy Award winner Tom Hanks portrays late Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Mike McAlary in the Broadway premiere of Nora Ephron's Lucky Guy, a fast-paced drama that takes audiences int…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:43AM

PHOTO CALL: Nora Ephron's Lucky Guy, Starring Tom Hanks, Opens on Broadway; Red Carpet Arrivals by Matthew Blank and Joseph Marzullo

Academy Award winner Tom Hanks portrays late Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Mike McAlary in the Broadway premiere of Nora Ephron's Lucky Guy, a fast-paced drama that takes audiences int…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:41AM

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