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Tuesday, June 16, 2015

Photo Call: Alexandra Silber, Anthony Andrews and Matthew Scott Kick Off the Muny Season With My Fai by Matthew Blank

The Muny production of Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe’s Tony-winning musical My Fair Lady, which launches the summer season at the St. Louis venue, is presented June 15…

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See Your Favorite Stars and Hottest Broadway Dancers in These Rare Backstage Shots From Broadway Bar by Matthew Blank

More than 150 of the hottest male and female dancers in New York City will take the stage of the Hammerstein Ballroom on June 21 for the 25th edition of Broadway Bares, called Broadway Bares…

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Kristin Chenoweth Looks Positively Wicked in First Pics as Maleficent in Disney’s “Descendants” by Matthew Blank

Tony Award-winning actress Kristin Chenoweth, on Broadway this season in On the Twentieth Century, plays Maleficent in the new live-action Disney Channel film "Descendants,"…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:25PM

Celebrating Pride Hirschfeld-Style! Check Out These Rare Classic Drawings From the Famed Artist by Matthew Blank

In celebration of The New-York Historical Society's special exhibition "The Hirschfeld Century: The Art of Al Hirschfeld" and the new book "The Hirschfeld Century: Por…

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Photo Call: Jonathan Groff, Laura Osnes and Jan Maxwell Salute “Unsung Heroes” of the Theatre by Matthew Blank

Theatre Development Fund’s 2015 Gala honored three “Unsung Heroes” of the not-for-profit service organization: Ted Chapin, President of the Rodgers & Hammerstein: An Imagen…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:58AM

The Revolution is Coming to Broadway! First Look at Hamilton’s Playbill by Matthew Blank

The Broadway transfer of the acclaimed Lin-Manuel Miranda musical Hamilton will begin performances July 13 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre. Here's a first look at the Playbill!

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Photo Call: Kinky Stars, Opera Divas and Mr. Danza Light Up the Broadway Beacon Awards! by Matthew Blank

Inside Broadway’s Broadway Beacon Awards Gala was held June 15 at the JW Marriott Essex House, honoring renowned opera singer Renée Fleming and Broadway and TV star Tony…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:28AM
Monday, June 15, 2015

Photo Call: Tony-Nominated American in Paris Stars Offer Free Performance and Autograph New Cast Alb by Matthew Blank

The principal cast of the 2015 Tony-winning Broadway musical An American in Paris performed songs from the show and signed copies of the newly released original cast recording at Barnes …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13PM

Photo Call: Tony Shalhoub, Uzo Aduba, Michael C. Hall and Bruce Norris’ Celebrate the Opening Night by Matthew Blank

The Off-Broadway premiere of Pulitzer and Tony winner Bruce Norris' The Qualms, in which various couples attend a swingers party, officially opened June 14 at Playwright Horizons. An…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:44AM

Happy Birthday, NPH! Check Out These Highlights From Neil Patrick Harris’ Stage Career by Matthew Blank

The ever-busy Neil Patrick Harris, who won the 2014 Tony Award for his performance in Hedwig and the Angry Inch, celebrates his birthday today. Harris — who rose to fame as the young …

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:39AM

Photo Archive: From Regional Star to Tony Nominee! Celebrating the Stage Work of Birthday Boy Rob Mc by Matthew Blank

Rob McClure, last seen on Broadway in Honeymoon in Vegas, celebrates his birthday June 15. Playbill.com takes a look at his stage career. Happy birthday, Rob!

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Photo Call: The Visit Comes to an End; Chita Rivera and Cast Take Their Emotional Final Bow by Matthew Blank

The Visit, the final Broadway musical written by the Tony Award-winning team of Kander and Ebb, ended its run June 14 at the Lyceum Theatre. Two-time Tony Award winner Chita Rivera s…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:45AM
Sunday, June 14, 2015

Robert Cuccioli to Star in Revamped Rothschild & Sons by Matthew Blank

Broadway vet Robert Cuccioli (Jekyll & Hyde, Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark) will lead the cast of the York Theatre Company's world premiere of Rothschild & So…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:40PM
Friday, June 12, 2015

Exclusive Pics! Rehearsals, Sleepovers and Backstage Fun at Deaf West’s Spring Awakening by Matthew Blank

Amelia Hensley, who plays Thea in Deaf West's acclaimed Spring Awakening, takes Playbill readers behind the scenes at the Wallis Annenberg Performing Arts Center.

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Corn Rows Make the Man! See Rebecca Naomi Jones’ Astonishing Transformation Into Yitzhak by Matthew Blank

Rebecca Naomi Jones is currently bringing down the house as Yitzhak in the Broadway production of Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Check out these exclusive shots showing the actress' transf…

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Exclusive Pics! Rehearsals, Sleepovers and the Backstage Fun at Deaf West’s Spring Awakening by Matthew Blank

Amelia Hensley, who plays Thea in Deaf West's acclaimed Spring Awakening, takes Playbill readers behind the scenes at the Wallis Annenberg Performing Arts Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:24PM

Updated! Tony Night After Dark: See Even More Exclusive Pics of Broadway’s Best Letting Loose at O&M by Matthew Blank

Broadway public relations firm O&M, headed by president Rick Miramontez, hosted its annual Tony Award post-show celebration at the Carlyle late Sunday night. O&M is repre…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:08PM

Photo Call: Broadway’s Marquees Get a Major Makeover Following the Tonys! by Matthew Blank

This week the theatre district had a Tony makeover. New signage has gone up all over town to celebrate the Tony-winning shows. Take a look!

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Thursday, June 11, 2015

Famed Photographer Amy Arbus Took Stunning Portraits of Tony Winners and Celeb Guests on Broadway’s by Matthew Blank

Broadway public relations firm O&M, headed by president Rick Miramontez, hosted its annual Tony Award post-show celebration at the Carlyle late Sunday night. O&M is repre…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:34PM

Photo Call: Patti LuPone and Michael Urie Explore the World of Community Theatre in Douglas Carter B by Matthew Blank

Olivier and two-time Tony winner Patti LuPone stars as a headstrong community theatre diva in the Off-Broadway world premiere of Douglas Carter Beane's semi-autobiographical…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:43PM

Cue & A: Ever After Star Margo Seibert on Joni Mitchell, Her Fear of Monologues and the Time She Pla by Matthew Blank

Margo Seibert, who stars as Danielle in the world premiere musical Ever After at Paper Mill Playhouse, fills out Playbill.com's questionnaire of random facts, backstage trivia and pop…

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What Happened After the Guys and Dolls Curtain Went Down? Finding the Floating Crap Game with Goodsp by Matthew Blank

Spend the day backstage with Manna Nichols at Goodspeed Musical production of Guys and Dolls, which kicks off the company's 2015 season at the Goodspeed Opera House. The show officially…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:36PM

See Alex Brightman and a Crew of Young Rockers Offer an Electrifying First Look at School of Rock! by Matthew Blank

School of Rock—The Musical, which will arrive on Broadway this fall, is currently enjoying a brief residency at the Gramercy Theatre in New York, to polish its script and score bef…

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Must See! Rare Photos of Bette Midler, Richard Burton, Donna McKechnie, Michael Bennett and More at by Matthew Blank

Veteran photo journalist Bob Deutsch has graciously given Playbill.com permission to use some of his favorite photos from the 1974, ’75, ’76, '79 and ’81 Tony Award festivities. F…

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We Love Tony! The Best Tony Award Winner Poses From the Press Room by Matthew Blank

Playbill.com has compiled some favorite Tony Award winner poses from the past few season. Take a look!

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Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Tony Night After Dark! See Even More Exclusive Pics of Broadway’s Best Letting Loose at O&Ms Annual by Matthew Blank

Broadway public relations firm O&M, headed by president Rick Miramontez, hosted its annual Tony Award post-show celebration at the Carlyle late Sunday night. O&M is repre…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:08PM

Photo Call: Kathryn Erbe Opens Afghanistan, Zimbabwe, America, Kuwait at the Rattlestick Playwrights by Matthew Blank

Rattlestick Playwrights Theater presents Afghanistan, Zimbabwe, America, Kuwait, written and directed by Daniel Talbott. The world-premiere play, which opened June 9, tells the story of …

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:17PM

Photo Call: Amanda Seyfried, Thomas Sadoski, , Bebe Neuwirth, Sierra Boggess and More Celebrate Tyne by Matthew Blank

The WP Theater hosted their annual Women of Achievement Awards Gala June 8 at the The Edison Ballroom. The event celebrated Tyne Daly, Stephanie George and Carolyn Tastad.

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“What is Kinky Boots?” Recent “Jeopardy” Winner Visits the National Tour by Matthew Blank

Recent "Jeopardy" winner Choyon Manjrekar, a Providence, RI, city planner, caught up with the national touring cast of Kinky Boots after he attended the Providence opening.

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Photo Call: Tony Award Winner Kathleen Marshall Joins the Walls of Sardi’s by Matthew Blank

Kathleen Marshall was honored June 10 with the unveiling of a portrait to adorn the famed walls of theatre district eatery Sardi's.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:37PM

Photo Archive: Remembering the Great Roles of Iconic Birthday Gal Judy Garland by Matthew Blank

Playbill.com remembers iconic entertainer Judy Garland, who captured audiences in "The Wizard of Oz" and on stage at Carnegie Hall, June 10. The date marks what would have been Gar…

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