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Monday, May 25, 2015

PHOTO CALL: Lane, Broderick, Kander, Beach, Scottsboro Boys and Contact Cast Honor Susan Stroman by Matthew Blank

Nathan Lane, Matthew Broderick, John Kander, Gary Beach, The Scottsboro Boys and original cast members from Contact were among those on hand to honor Susan Stroman at a Feb. 28 gala fundrais…

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PLAYBILL.COM'S CUE & A: Cactus Flower Star Maxwell Caulfied by Matthew Blank

Stage and screen star Maxwell Caulfied, currently starring in the new Off-Broadway production of Abe Burrows' Cactus Flower, fills out Playbill.com's questionnaire with random facts, backsta…

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PHOTO CALL: Broadway's Wonderland in the Recording Studio by Matthew Blank

The cast of Broadway's Wonderland headed into the studio March 6 to record the show's cast album. With a score by composer Frank Wildhorn and lyricist Jack Murphy, the album is set for a May…

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PHOTO CALL: Dream of the Burning Boy at Roundabout Underground by Matthew Blank

Roundabout Underground presents David West Read's new play, The Dream of the Burning Boy. The Off-Broadway staging features Reed Birney, Josh Caras, Matt Dellapina, Jake O'Connor, Jessica Ro…

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PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: A Two-Show Day With Lombardi's Chris Sullivan by Matthew Blank

Ever wonder about the routine of a Broadway actor on one of those grueling two-performance days? Chris Sullivan, who plays the role of fullback Jim Taylor in the Broadway production of Lomba…

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PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: A Two-Show Day With Lombardi's Chris Sullivan by Matthew Blank

Ever wonder about the routine of a Broadway actor on one of those grueling two-performance days? Chris Sullivan, who plays the role of fullback Jim Taylor in the Broadway production of Lomba…

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PHOTO CALL: Meet the Cast of Encores! Where's Charley? With Rob McClure, Rebecca Luker, Howard McGillin by Matthew Blank

Rob McClure, Rebecca Luker, Howard McGillin, Lauren Worsham, Sebastian Arcelus and Jill Paice are among the stars of the City Center Encores! production of Frank Loesser's Where's Charley?, …

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MARQUEE VALUE: The People in the Picture at Studio 54 by Matthew Blank

Production: The People in the Picture, music by Mike Stoller and Artie Butler, book and lyrics by Iris Rainer Dart, directed by Leonard Foglia, starring Donna Murphy, Alexander Gemignani, Ch…

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PHOTO CALL: Sienna Miller, Sheridan Smith and James Purefoy in London Flare Path by Matthew Blank

Sienna Miller, James Purefoy and Sheridan Smith star in Trevor Nunn's production of Terence Rattigan's Flare Path, playing London's Theatre Royal, Haymarket.

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PHOTO CALL: Lee Roy Reams, Robert Cuccioli, Eric Comstock Offer Divo Showstoppers! by Matthew Blank

Lee Roy Reams, Robert Cuccioli, Eric Comstock and more took part in the Friars Club's March 7 "annual musical treat," entitled Divo Showstoppers!.

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PHOTO CALL: Matthew Fox and Olivia Williams in London In a Forest, Dark and Deep by Matthew Blank

Matthew Fox, best known for his role as Dr. Jack Shephard in TV's "Lost," makes his U.K. stage debut opposite Olivia Williams in the world premiere of Neil LaBute's In a Forest, Dark and De…

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PLAYBILL.COM'S CUE & A: Hello Again's Alan Campbell by Matthew Blank

Tony Award nominee Alan Campbell, currently starring in the Transport Group Off-Broadway revival of Michael John LaChiusa's Hello Again, fills out Playbill.com's questionnaire with random fa…

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PHOTO CALL: Arcadia, With Billy Crudup, Raúl Esparza and Margaret Colin, on Broadway by Matthew Blank

Billy Crudup, Raúl Esparza and Margaret Colin are featured in the Broadway revival of Tom Stoppard's poignant Arcadia, which straddles two centuries to chase a mystery surrounding Lor…

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PHOTO CALL: Next to Normal Premieres in Manila by Matthew Blank

The first international, English-language production of Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey's Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning rock musical Next to Normal plays Manila with an all-Filipino cast.

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PHOTO CALL: Soap Stars Take Part in Final ABC Daytime Salutes Broadway Cares by Matthew Blank

The final ABC Daytime Salutes Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS was presented at Manhattan's Town Hall March 13. To date, the benefits have raised $1.6 million for the fundraising organizati…

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PHOTO CALL: 2011 Olivier Award Coverage; Red Carpet and Winner's Circle by Matthew Blank

The 2011 Laurence Olivier Awards were presented March 13 at the West End's Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. Among the evening's big winners were Legally Blonde, Clybourne Park, After the Dance an…

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PHOTO CALL: Drama League Honors Patti LuPone with Starry Tribute by Matthew Blank and Irina Khodorkovsky

The Drama League presented its 27th annual all-star gala, A Musical Celebration of Broadway, Feb. 7 in the Grand Ballroom at The Pierre New York. The evening honored two-time Tony Award winn…

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PHOTO CALL: Marisa Tomei, Gina Gershon, Liev Schreiber and More Celebrate Naked Angels With One Big Ball Gala by Matthew Blank and Irina Khodorkovsky

Marisa Tomei, Gina Gershon, Liev Schreiber, Edie Falco and Lorraine Bracco were among the stars celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Off-Broadway theatre company Naked Angels on Valentine…

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PHOTO CALL: Adam Rapp's Hallway Trilogy Celebrates Opening Week Off-Broadway by Matthew Blank and Irina Khodorkovsky

Adam Rapp's ambitious trio of related 90-minute plays, The Hallway Trilogy, opened on consecutive nights Feb. 22-24 at the Off-Broadway home of Rattlestick Playwrights Theater. The cast cele…

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PHOTO CALL: David Lindsay-Abaire's Good People Opens on Broadway by Matthew Blank and Irina Khodorkovsky

Good People, David Lindsay-Abaire's humor-laced drama about a paycheck-to-paycheck single mom reaching out to an old flame, who is now a success, opened on Broadway March 3. Frances McDorman…

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PHOTO CALL: Brian d�Arcy James, John Slattery, Adrian Grenier, Joan Osborne and More at Atlantic Theater Gala by Matthew Blank and Irina Khodorkovsky

Brian d'Arcy James, John Slattery, Kathryn Erbe, Joan Osborne, Adrian Grenier and "Giraffes" guitarist Damien Paris were among those in attendance at the Atlantic Theater Company's March 7 g…

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PHOTO CALL: Cactus Flower Stars Maxwell Caulfield, Lois Robbins and Jenni Barber Meet the Press by Matthew Blank and Krissie Fullerton

The cast of the upcoming New York revival of Abe Burrows' classic farce Cactus Flower greeted the press for a photo op Feb. 1. Director Michael Bush's company features Maxwell Caulfield, Loi…

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PHOTO CALL: Baseball Legends Hank Aaron and Frank Robinson Visit Lombardi by Matthew Blank and Krissie Fullerton

Hall of Fame baseball legends Hank Aaron and Frank Robinson paid a visit to the cast of the Broadway production of Lombardi at the Circle In The Square Theatre on Feb. 4.

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PHOTO CALL: Hello Again Cast, Anthony Rapp, Ann Harada and More at Transport Group Benefit by Matthew Blank and Krissie Fullerton

A party was held March 12 to benefit the Transport Group, currently offering the first major New York City revival of Michael John LaChiusa's Hello Again. The musical that follows the sexual…

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Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Photo Call: Jason Biggs, Marisa Tomei, Roger Rees, Marin Ireland Celebrate Robert Askins’ Permission by Matthew Blank

The MCC Theater production of Permission — by Tony-nominated Hand to God playwright Robert Askins — officially opens May 20 following previews that began April 29.

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Photo Archive: Celebrating the Greatest Stage Roles of Birthday Girl Sierra Boggess! by Matthew Blank

Theatre favorite Sierra Boggess, back on Broadway in the new musical It Shoulda Been You, celebrates her birthday May 20! Playbill.com takes a look at a few of her greatest stage roles so f…

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Photo Call: A Chorus Line, “That’s So Raven” and Spelling Bee Stars Reunite to Celebrate New Neil La by Matthew Blank

Amanda Seyfried ("Mean Girls," "Les Misérables," "Dear John," "Mamma Mia!") makes her Off-Broadway debut opposite Tony nominee Thomas S…

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Tuesday, May 19, 2015

American Idiot As You’ve Never Seen it Before! First Pics from Immersive Staging in an L.A. Warehous by Matthew Blank

Lindsay Pearce, who was seen on Fox's "Glee," stars as Whatsername in the immersive production of American Idiot, which comes to life in a warehouse venue in …

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Photo Call: The Tony Race Is in Full Swing as Theatre’s Hottest Stars Celebrate the 2015 Drama Leagu by Matthew Blank

The winners of the 81st Annual Drama League Awards were announced May 15. An American in Paris is the recipient of the Distinguished Production of a Musical honor, while The Curious Incident…

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Photo Call: Hamilton Triumphs, Sting Sails Back to NY and Cerveris Rocks a Black Tutu at the 2015 Ob by Matthew Blank

Hamilton, the acclaimed new musical that premiered Off-Broadway at the Public Theater earlier this season, was named Best New American Theatre Work at the 60th Annual Obie Awards, which …

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Photo Call: Stars of Neverland, Gigi, On The Town, Visit and Something Rotten! Headline MTC Spring G by Matthew Blank

Tony winner Jane Krakowski hosted the Manhattan Theatre Club's annual Spring Gala on May 18. The benefit event featured performances from Broadway musicals Beautiful, Finding Ne…

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All that Chat

2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 15, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
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