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Monday, December 14, 2015

Tony Winner Dick Van Dyke Celebrates 90th Birthday With Flash Mob (Video) by Robert Viagas and Megan Dekic

Dick Van Dyke, who received a Tony Award for originating the role of Albert Peterson in Bye Bye Birdie, celebrated his 90th birthday with a flash mob singing and dancing songs from his film …

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Friday, November 28, 2014

VINTAGE PLAYBILL: Merrily We Roll Along, 1981 by Megan Dekic

On this date 33 years ago, the original Broadway production of the Stephen Sondheim-George Furth musical Merrily We Roll Along closed after 52 previews and 16 performances. The …

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Thursday, October 9, 2014

The River, It’s Only a Play, Lucie Arnaz and More Added to Playbill Vault, Week Ending Oct. 11 by Megan Dekic

When the Playbill Vault launched in December 2011, it included information on over 10,000 shows and 120,000 actors, creative teams and crew members who have worked or are currently working o…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, October 2, 2014

The Country House, Finding Neverland, Ewan McGregor and More Added to Playbill Vault, Week Ending Oc by Megan Dekic

When the Playbill Vault launched in December 2011, it included information on over 10,000 shows and 120,000 actors, creative teams and crew members who have worked or are currently working o…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Monday, September 29, 2014

VINTAGE PLAYBILL: My Fair Lady, 1956 by Megan Dekic

On this date 52 years ago, the original production of My Fair Lady ended its 2,717-performance run. The Playbill Vault looks back at the musical's premiere on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, September 25, 2014

You Can’t Take It With You, Gretchen Mol, Josh Radnor and More Added to Playbill Vault, Week Ending by Megan Dekic

When the Playbill Vault launched in December 2011, it included information on over 10,000 shows and 120,000 actors, creative teams and crew members who have worked or are currently working o…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Monday, September 22, 2014

VINTAGE PLAYBILL: Fiddler on the Roof, 1964 by Megan Dekic

On this date in 1964, the original Broadway production of Fiddler on the Roof opened at the Imperial Theatre.

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Friday, September 19, 2014

The Playbill Vault Celebrates Tony Award Winner Rosemary Harris by Megan Dekic

Tony Award winner Rosemary Harris celebrates her birthday Sept. 19. To mark the special day, the Playbill Vault looks back at highlights from her Broadway stage career.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, September 18, 2014

Side Show, The Last Ship, Elizabeth Stanley and More Added to Playbill Vault, Week Ending Sept. 20 by Megan Dekic

When the Playbill Vault launched in December 2011, it included information on over 10,000 shows and 120,000 actors, creative teams and crew members who have worked or are currently working o…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Sunday, September 14, 2014

The Playbill Vault Celebrates Tony Award Winner Zoe Caldwell by Megan Dekic

Multiple Tony Award winner Zoe Caldwell celebrates her birthday Sept. 14. The Playbill Vault highlights award-winning performances from her Broadway stage career.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, September 11, 2014

This Is Our Youth, Mia Farrow, Keke Palmer and More Added to Playbill Vault, Week Ending Sept. 13 by Megan Dekic

When the Playbill Vault launched in December 2011, it included information on over 10,000 shows and 120,000 actors, creative teams and crew members who have worked or are currently working o…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Saturday, September 6, 2014

VINTAGE PLAYBILL: Cabaret, 1966 by Megan Dekic

The original production of Cabaret closed on this date 45 years ago. The Playbill Vault looks back at the musical's premiere on Broadway.

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Friday, September 5, 2014

Skylight, On the Town, Blythe Danner and More Added to Playbill Vault, Week Ending Sept. 13 by Megan Dekic

When the Playbill Vault launched in December 2011, it included information on over 10,000 shows and 120,000 actors, creative teams and crew members who have worked or are currently working o…

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Thursday, August 21, 2014

On Your Feet!, Love Letters, Andrew Rannells and More Added to Playbill Vault, Week Ending Aug. 23 by Megan Dekic

When the Playbill Vault launched in December 2011, it included information on over 10,000 shows and 120,000 actors, creative teams and crew members who have worked or are currently working o…

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VINTAGE PLAYBILL: Rags, 1986 by Megan Dekic

On this date 28 years ago, the short-lived musical Rags opened on Broadway.

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Saturday, August 16, 2014

The Playbill Vault Celebrates Tony Award Winner Carole Shelley by Megan Dekic

Tony Award winner Carole Shelley celebrates her birthday Aug. 16. The Playbill Vault looks back at memorable roles from her Broadway stage career.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, August 15, 2014

You Can't Take It With You, It's Only a Play, Michael Cera and More Added to Playbill Vault, Week Ending Aug. 16 by Megan Dekic

When the Playbill Vault launched in December 2011, it included information on over 10,000 shows and 120,000 actors, creative teams and crew members who have worked or are currently working o…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Sunday, August 10, 2014

VINTAGE PLAYBILL: Me and My Girl, 1986 by Megan Dekic

On this date 28 years ago, Me and My Girl opened on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, August 7, 2014

This Is Our Youth, The Audience, Christopher Fitzgerald and More Added to Playbill Vault, Week Ending Aug. 9 by Megan Dekic

When the Playbill Vault launched in December 2011, it included information on over 10,000 shows and 120,000 actors, creative teams and crew members who have worked or are currently working o…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Sunday, August 3, 2014

VINTAGE PLAYBILL: A Little Night Music, 1973 by Megan Dekic

The original production of A Little Night Music closed on this date in 1974. The Playbill Vault looks back at the musical's premiere on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, July 24, 2014

The Playbill Vault Celebrates Tony Award Winner Kristin Chenoweth by Megan Dekic

Tony Award winner Kristin Chenoweth celebrates her birthday July 24. In honor of the special day, the Playbill Vault looks back at her Broadway stage career.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, July 17, 2014

VINTAGE PLAYBILL: Pump Boys and Dinettes, 1982 by Megan Dekic

The Encores! Off-Center production of Pump Boys and Dinettes began its limited engagement July 16, starring Jordan Dean, Hunter Foster, Mamie Parris, Randy Redd, Katie Thompson and Lorenzo W…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00PM

Chicago, Carole King, Capathia Jenkins and More Added to Playbill Vault, Week Ending July 19 by Megan Dekic

When the Playbill Vault launched in December 2011, it included information on over 10,000 shows and 120,000 actors, creative teams and crew members who have worked or are currently working o…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, July 10, 2014

Gentleman's Guide, Nikki Renée Daniels, Anne L. Nathan and More Added to Playbill Vault, Week Ending July 12 by Megan Dekic

When the Playbill Vault launched in December 2011, it included information on over 10,000 shows and 120,000 actors, creative teams and crew members who have worked or are currently working o…

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The Playbill Vault Celebrates Tony Award Winner Jerry Herman by Megan Dekic and Brynn Cox

Tony Award-winning composer and lyricist Jerry Herman celebrates his birthday July 10. To mark the occasion, the Playbill Vault looks back on his contributions to musical theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, July 4, 2014

The King and I, Levi Kreis, Nancy Opel and More Added to Playbill Vault, Week Ending July 5 by Megan Dekic

When the Playbill Vault launched in December 2011, it included information on over 10,000 shows and 120,000 actors, creative teams and crew members who have worked or are currently working o…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, July 3, 2014

The Playbill Vault Celebrates Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald by Megan Dekic

Audra McDonald, who recently became the first person to win all four Tony Award acting categories with her record-breaking sixth win, celebrates her birthday July 3. To mark the occasion, th…

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Saturday, June 28, 2014

The Playbill Vault Remembers Tony Award Winner Richard Rodgers by Megan Dekic

Richard Rodgers, the legendary composer best known for his collaborations with lyricist Oscar Hammerstein II, was born on this date in 1902. The Playbill Vault looks back at his contribution…

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Thursday, June 26, 2014

VINTAGE PLAYBILL: Evita, 1979 by Megan Dekic

The original Broadway run of Evita closed on this date 31 years ago. The Playbill Vault looks back at the musical's opening on the Great White Way.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, June 19, 2014

Holler If Ya Hear Me, Honeymoon in Vegas, Julie Reiber and More Added to Playbill Vault, Week Ending June 21 by Megan Dekic

When the Playbill Vault launched in December 2011, it included information on over 10,000 shows and 120,000 actors, creative teams and crew members who have worked or are currently working o…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:00AM

The Playbill Vault Celebrates Tony Award Winner Phylicia Rashad by Megan Dekic

Tony Award winner Phylicia Rashad celebrates her birthday June 19. The Playbill Vault looks back at highlights from her Broadway stage career.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

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