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Tuesday, May 19, 2015

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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Cue & A: 2015 Tony Nominee Micah Stock on “The Fault In Our Stars,” Crying and One Grisly Onstage Mi by Matthew Blank

Micah Stock, a 2015 Tony Award nominee for his performance in It's Only a Play, fills out Playbill.com's questionnaire of random facts, backstage trivia and pop-culture tidbits.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Monday, May 18, 2015

Photo Call: Broadway’s An Act of God, Starring Jim Parsons, Greets the Press by Matthew Blank

The new Broadway comedy An Act of God, starring Emmy and Golden Globe Award winner Jim Parsons in the role of God, began performances May 7 at Studio 54.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:07PM

Photo Call: Bobby Flay Hosts CD Release Party for Kristin Chenoweth and On the Twentieth Century Cas by Matthew Blank

PS Classics' two-CD cast recording of the Roundabout Theatre Company's critically acclaimed revival of On the Twentieth Century, starring Kristin Chenoweth, will be released Ma…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:57PM

Creating The Visit! An Exclusive Look at Ann Hould-Ward and Scott Pask’s Designs by Matthew Blank

Kander and Ebb's The Visit officially opened on Broadway April 23 and earned five Tony nominations, including one for Best Musical. We offer an exclusive look at the production's co…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:47AM
Friday, May 15, 2015

Photo Call: Justin Bartha and Elizabeth Reaser Explore Discipline and Power in Robert Askins’ Permis by Matthew Blank

MCC Theater hosts the world premiere of Permission by Hand to God playwright Robert Askins. In the lead roles are Justin Bartha (Lend Me a Tenor, "The Hangover") and Emmy nominee E…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:18PM

Photo Special: Butter Beer, Hiking Trips and Fun in the Sun! How The Cast of On the Town Spent Their by Matthew Blank

The hardworking cast and crew at the critically acclaimed Broadway revival of On the Town got a much-deserved week off, as Univision utilized the Lyric Theater for its upfront presentati…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:49PM

Just In! See the Sexy First Shots of Wesley Taylor and Barrett Wilbert Weed in Signature’s Cabaret by Matthew Blank

Barrett Wilbert Weed, a Drama Desk nominee for her breakout performance in Heathers: The Musical, stars as Sally Bowles — opposite "Smash" actor Wesley Taylor (R…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:29PM

Photo Call: Shirley MacLaine Visits Her “Sweet Charity” Co-Star at Broadway’s The Visit by Matthew Blank

It was a "Sweet Charity" reunion at The Visit May 14 when Shirley MacLaine visited her onscreen co-star Chita Rivera at Kander and Ebb's The Visit. The musical officially …

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:49AM

First Look! Omar Metwally and Arian Moayed Rehearse Rajiv Joseph's Guards at the Taj by Matthew Blank

Tony nominee Amy Morton (August: Osage County, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?) will direct the world premiere of Pulitzer finalist Rajiv Joseph's play Guards at the Taj, starring To…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:46AM

Photo Special: Must See! A Treasure Trove of Rare Pics From the Cast of Spring Awakening by Matthew Blank

It's been over eight years since the Tony Award-winning Spring Awakening opened on Broadway — and re-defined the landscape for rock musicals. Lea Michele, Jonathan Grof…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM
Thursday, May 14, 2015

Photo Call: Tony Nominees and Broadway’s Most Celebrated Stars Come Together to Honor Brian Stokes M by Matthew Blank

The New Dramatists organization hosted its 66th Annual Spring Luncheon May 14 in honor of Tony winner Brian Stokes Mitchell, presenting him with the group's Di…

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Photo Exclusive: Go Behind the Scenes With the Big Fish Regional Premiere’s Leading Lady by Matthew Blank

Theatre at the Center continues its 25th anniversary with a new staging of the musical Big Fish. With a book by John August and music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa, the show is based on the Col…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:52AM
Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Photo Call: See Chita Rivera, Norm Lewis, Ruthie Ann Miles, Jason Danieley Sing Kander and Ebb at Cl by Matthew Blank

Musical theatre stars, including Chita Rivera, Norm Lewis and Ruthie Ann Miles, performed classic numbers from Kander & Ebb musicals at the annual Classic Stage Company gala May 11.

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Photo Call: F. Murray Abraham, Angela Lansbury, Charles Busch Celebrate Cynthia Harris at TACT Sprin by Matthew Blank

The Actors Company Theatre (TACT) honored Cynthia Harris at its May 11 spring gala.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:58PM

Lauren Worsham to Go From Corsets to Combat Boots by Matthew Blank

Lauren Worsham, a 2014 Tony nominee for her performance in A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder, will offer a new solo show titled From Corsets to Combat Boots June 24 at 54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:20PM

Photo Call: Helen Mirren Celebrates Being an Official “Broadway Broad” as Her Sardi’s Portrait is Un by Matthew Blank

Oscar winner Helen Mirren was honored May 12 with the unveiling of a portrait to adorn the famed walls of Sardi's. With her autograph, she included the note, "How bloody brilliant…

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Photo Call: Brian d’Arcy James, Corey Cott, John Gallagher Jr., Sharon Stone and More Stars Attend P by Matthew Blank

The Gersh Agency celebrated New York Upfronts Week with a private party held at Aselina Ristorante. Guests included numerous stars of stage and screen.

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Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Corsets, Coffee and Nightcaps! Spend a Two-Show Day With Steffanie Leigh at Broadway’s Gigi by Matthew Blank

Spend a day at the Broadway revival of Gigi! Steffanie Leigh, who stars as Liane d'Exelmans, takes us through her morning routine and backstage life at the Neil Simon Theatre.

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Photo Call: Catherine Zeta-Jones, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Judith Light, Tyne Daly, Michael Douglas at by Matthew Blank

The Actors Fund's annual gala, held May 11 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in Times Square, honored Academy Award-winning actor Morgan Freeman as well as entrepreneur, philanthropist a…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:07PM

Exclusive Pics! See These Broadway Legends and Stars of the Season Honor Michael Bloomberg and Morga by Matthew Blank

The Actors Fund's annual gala, held May 11 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in Times Square, honored Academy Award-winning actor Morgan Freeman as well as entrepreneur, philanthropist a…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:10PM

Photo Archive: Carrie Turns 27! Looking Back at the Infamous Cult Musical by Matthew Blank

The infamous musical Carrie — based on the Stephen King novel — opened Broadway May 12, 1988. It would close 3 days later after 16 previews and 5 performances. We look …

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Photo Call: Marin ireland, Sahr Ngaujah and More Celebrate Opening of New Athol Fugard Work by Matthew Blank

Signature Theatre's world premiere of The Painted Rocks at Revolver Creek, written and directed by Athol Fugard ("Master Harold"...and the Boys, Blood Knot), officially opened …

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:53AM

Photo Call: Helen Mirren, Sherie Rene Scott, Poppins Star and American in Paris Leads Bring Glamour by Matthew Blank

Acclaimed theatre designer and six-time Tony Award winner Bob Crowley was honored at the NYTW 2015 Spring Gala on May 11. The event, which was held at the Edison Ballroom, was chaired by…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:22AM

Cue & A: Fun Home Tony Nominee Beth Malone on Her Fear of Bugs, Love of Beer and “Roadkill Wig” by Matthew Blank

Beth Malone, a 2015 Tony Award nominee for her leading performance in Fun Home, fills out Playbill.com's questionnaire of random facts, backstage trivia and pop-culture tidbits.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Monday, May 11, 2015

Photo Call: Hamilton, Riverside and Woods Clean Up at the Lortel Awards; Inside the Press Room and A by Matthew Blank

The 30th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards were announced May 10, recognizing the best in Off-Broadway theatre. Hamilton received a record-breaking ten honors including Best Musical. Betw…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:26PM

Photo Call: Film and TV Celebs Join This Year’s Most Celebrated Theatre Stars on the Lortel Awards R by Matthew Blank

The 30th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards were announced May 10, recognizing the best in Off-Broadway theatre. Hamilton received a record-breaking ten honors including Best Musical. Betw…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:50PM

Photo Call: Film and TV Celebs Join This Year’s Most Celebrated Theatre Stars on the Lortel Award Re by Matthew Blank

The 30th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards were announced May 10, recognizing the best in Off-Broadway theatre. Hamilton received a record-breaking ten honors including Best Musical. Betw…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:50PM

Photo Call: Sam Waterston and Jesse Tyler Ferguson Rehearse The Tempest For Shakespeare in the Park by Matthew Blank

The 53rd season of Shakespeare in the Park will kick off with The Tempest, starring Academy Award nominee Sam Waterston ("The Newsroom," King Lear, Hamle…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:01PM

The 2015 Tony Nominees Channel Taylor Swift With Autographed Polaroids… And They Can Be Yours! by Matthew Blank

You may have seen the photos of the 2015 Tony nominees getting wild and crazy in the Playbill Photo Booth at this year's press reception. Well, there's more! We had a Polaroid camera…

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Photo Call: Jonathan Groff, Tituss Burgess, Judith Light, Jeffrey Tambor, Laverne Cox at the NY GLAA by Matthew Blank

GLAAD, the nation's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy organization, presented the 26th Annual GLAAD Media Awards May 9 at the Waldorf Astoria New York.

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