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Wednesday, June 10, 2015

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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Photo Exclusive: A Two-Show Day With Andrew Keenan-Bolger at the World Premiere Musical Ever After by Matthew Blank

The Paper Mill Playhouse world-premiere musical Ever After officially opened May 31 at 7 PM following previews that began at the New Jersey venue May 21.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:02PM
Tuesday, June 9, 2015

Tony Recap 2015; Some Favorite Moments From Broadway’s Biggest Night! by Matthew Blank

Fun Home won five Tony Awards, the most of any musical at the 69th Annual Tony Awards. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Simon Stephens also won five Tonys, including …

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Tony Photo Recap 2015 Favorite Moments From Broadway’s Biggest Night! by Matthew Blank

Fun Home won five Tony Awards, the most of any musical at the 69th Annual Tony Awards. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Simon Stephens also won five Tonys, including …

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:29PM

Photo Call: Bombshell in Performance! See “Smash” Stars Come Together For One Unforgettable Night by Matthew Blank

Bombshell, the fictional show from "Smash" that musicalizes the life story of Marilyn Monroe, was presented June 8 in a one-night-only Broadway concert reuniting cast membe…

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Photo Call: First Look at Bryce Ryness as Miss Trunchbull and More Stars of the Matilda Tour by Matthew Blank

Bryce Ryness (Hair) stars as Miss Trunchbull in the national tour of Matilda The Musical, which officially opened June 7 after beginning previews May 29 in Los Angeles. Young actresses Gabby…

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Photo Call: Matilda The Musical Gets Naughty on the Road! National Tour Opens in L.A. by Matthew Blank

Bryce Ryness (Hair) stars as Miss Trunchbull in the national tour of Matilda The Musical, which officially opened June 7 after beginning previews May 29 in Los Angeles. Young actresses Gabby…

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Monday, June 8, 2015

Exclusive! See These Candid Shots of All the Stars Inside the Cafe Carlyle’s Swanky Tony Party by Matthew Blank and Monica Simoes

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 represented o…

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Photo Call: Darren Criss, Alex Sharp, Jason Alexander, Andy Karl, Sydney Lucas Celebrate at the Offi by Matthew Blank

Fun Home won five Tony Awards, the most of any musical at the 69th Annual Tony Awards. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Simon Stephens also won five Tonys, including …

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:44PM

Following the Tony Ceremony, Fun Home Dances the Night Away and Michael Cerveris Plays Bartender by Matthew Blank

The new musical Fun Home was on of last night's big winners, taking home 5 Tony Awards!

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Friday, June 5, 2015

Photo Call: Must-See Pics From Inside the Bombshell Rehearsal with Katharine McPhee and Megan Hilty by Matthew Blank

The Actors Fund's one-night-only June 8 Broadway concert of Bombshell, the fictional musical about Hollywood goddess Marilyn Monroe that was central to the NBC series "Smash…

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Photo Call: Katharine McPhee and Megan Hilty Are Duelling Marilyns in New Bombshell Rehearsal Shots! by Matthew Blank

The Actors Fund's one-night-only June 8 Broadway concert of Bombshell, the fictional musical about Hollywood goddess Marilyn Monroe that was central to the NBC series "Smash…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:30PM

Photo Call: First Look at Justin Guarini in Bucks County Playhouse Production of Company by Matthew Blank

"It's Robert's 35th birthday, and his friends want him to settle down! During a hilarious array of interactions over dinners, drinks and even a wedding, 'those good and craz…

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Photo Call: See The Secret Garden Unlocked and Transformed In All-New Production! by Matthew Blank

Serenbe Playhouse's presents a site-specific production of The Secret Garden. Based on the original book by Frances Hodgson Burnett. The Secret Garden, will play from May 29-Aug.…

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Photo Archive: Celebrating the Career of Tony Lifetime Achievement Honoree Tommy Tune by Matthew Blank

Nine-time Tony Award winner Tommy Tune will get to take home another on June 7. The dancer/director/choreographer was named recipient of a Lifetime Achievement honor.

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Thursday, June 4, 2015

Photo Call: First Look at the World premiere of Bend It Like Beckham by Matthew Blank

The world premiere of Bend It Like Beckham, a new British musical version of the 2002 film of the same name began performances May 15 prior to an official opening June 24 at the Phoenix Thea…

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Photo Call: Mary-Louise Parker and Denis Arndt Celebrate the Opening of Heisenberg by Matthew Blank

Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of Heisenberg, a new play by Olivier Award winner Simon Stephens of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time fame, officiall…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:38PM

Steamy Photos From Inside Broadway Bares Fire Island by Matthew Blank

Broadway Bares Fire Island, featuring the sexy men and women of the annual Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS fundraiser Broadway Bares, returned to Fire Island Pines, NY. The show raised a r…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

Photo Call: Steamy Photos From Inside Broadway Bares Fire Island With Alex Minsky and More! by Matthew Blank

Broadway Bares Fire Island, featuring the sexy men and women of the annual Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS fundraiser Broadway Bares, returned to Fire Island Pines, NY. The show raised a r…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37PM

Photo Call: Steamy Photos From Inside Broadway Bares Fire Island by Matthew Blank

Broadway Bares Fire Island, featuring the sexy men and women of the annual Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS fundraiser Broadway Bares, returned to Fire Island Pines, NY. The show raised a r…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37PM

Photo Call: #tbtLIVE Concert with Cinderella Stars Harriet Harris and Laura Osnes at 54 Below by Matthew Blank

Tony Award winner Harriet Harris and Tony Award nominee Laura Osnes — who both starred in the Broadway revival of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella — perform…

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Photo Exclusive:  2015 Tony Awards Preview The Nominated Musicals by Matthew Blank

Playbill.com offers a look at the nominees for the 69th Annual Antoinette Perry "Tony" Awards in the categories of Best Musical and Best Revival of a Musical.

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Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Photo Call: Jonathan Groff Reprises His Royal Hamilton Performance For One-Night Only Event by Matthew Blank

Jonathan Groff  reprised his acclaimed performance as King George in an excerpt from Lin-Manuel Miranda's celebrated show Hamilton at the Lapham's Quartely Gala dinner, …

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Photo Call: Jonathan Groff Reprised His Royal Hamilton Performance For One-Night Only Event by Matthew Blank

Jonathan Groff  reprised his acclaimed performance as King George in an excerpt from Lin-Manuel Miranda's celebrated show Hamilton at the Lapham's Quartely Gala dinner, …

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:02PM

Photo Exclusive: A Hirschfeld Reflection of the 2015 Tony Nominees 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: George Takei Unveils Broadway Allegiance Marquee by Matthew Blank

George Takei and the Allegiance creative team were on hand to witness the unveiling of musical's marquee June 3 at the Longacre Theatre.

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Photo Call: Jesse Eisenberg’s The Spoils Open’s Off-Broadway by Matthew Blank

The New Group's world premiere of The Spoils — by Jesse Eisenberg of "Social Network" fame — officially opened June 2 following previews t…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:19AM

Photo Exclusive: 2015 Tony Awards Preview The Nominated Plays by Matthew Blank

Playbill.com offers a look at the nominees for the 69th Annual Antoinette Perry "Tony" Awards in the categories of Best Play and Best Revival of a Play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Tuesday, June 2, 2015

Photo Call: Meet the Cast of Broadway’s Amazing Grace Starring Josh Young, Erin Mackey and Chuck Coo by Matthew Blank

The new musical, which played a sold-out world premiere in Chicago, will arrive on Broadway June 25 at the Nederlander. Tony nominee Tom Hewitt, who will play Captain Newton, joins previ…

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Photo Exclusive:  A Two-Show Day at Broadway’s Something Rotten! With John Cariani by Matthew Blank

Spend the day with John Cariani, who plays Nigel Bottom in Something Rotten!, as he takes us through his day at the Tony-nominated musical.

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Monday, June 1, 2015

Photo Call: Inside the Drama Desk Awards-From Red Carpet to the Winners! by Matthew Blank

The 60th Annual Drama Desk Awards, hosted by Tony winner Laura Benanti, were presented May 31 at The Town Hall in New York City. Lin-Manuel Miranda's Broadway-bound musical Hami…

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