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Monday, June 8, 2015

‘Fun Home’ and ‘Curious Incident’ Top the Tonys by Michael Paulson and Patrick Healy

“Fun Home,” winner of the best musical, and “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time,” best play, each collected five awards.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:37AM
Thursday, June 4, 2015

Tony Voters Speak, in a Royal We by Scott Heller, Michael Paulson and Erik Piepenburg

An unscientific survey of 44 eligible voters finds good odds for “The King and I” and Helen Mirren as Queen Elizabeth II, and tougher races in other categories.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 06:08PM
Sunday, May 31, 2015

Drama Desk Award Winners Announced; Hamilton Wins Seven Awards by Andrew Gans and Michael Gioia

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…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:57PM

Broadway’s Skylight, With Carey Mulligan and Bill Nighy, Recoups by Andrew Gans and Michael Gioia

The Broadway production of David Hare's Skylight, starring Carey Mulligan, Bill Nighy and Matthew Beard — who all re-create their acclaimed London performances&…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:22PM

Laura Benanti Hosts Drama Desk Awards Tonight by Andrew Gans and Michael Gioia

The 60th Annual Drama Desk Awards, hosted by Tony winner Laura Benanti, are presented May 31 at 8 PM at The Town Hall in New York City.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, May 28, 2015

Keke Palmer Joins Cast of Fox’s Grease: Live! by Adam Hetrick, Robert Viagas and Michael Gioia

Singer and actress Keke Palmer, who recently appeared on Broadway in the title role of Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella, has joined the cast of the FOX-TV broadcast of Grease: Live…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:37PM
Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Updated: Shall We Dance Or Sing? Who’s Performing What at the Tony Awards! by Andrew Gans and Adam Hetrick and Michael Gioia

If you like to be completely surprised on Tony Awards night, stop reading here. Playbill.com has learned what several of the Broadway productions will perform June 7 at Radio City Music Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:40PM

Shall We Dance Or Sing? Who’s Performing What at the Tony Awards! by Andrew Gans and Adam Hetrick and Michael Gioia

If you like to be completely surprised on Tony Awards night, stop reading here. Playbill.com has learned what several of the Broadway productions will perform June 7 at Radio City Music Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM
Monday, May 25, 2015

BWW TV: LEAP OF FAITH Opens in LA! by Dean Butler and Michael Sterling

Four-time Tony Award-nominee Ral Esparza and Golden Globe Award-nominee Brooke Shields star in the world premiere of the new musical Leap of Faith, at the Center Theatre GroupAhmanson Theatr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:58PM

BWW TV: Meet ANNIE's Andrea McArdle as Miss Hannigan by Dean Butler and Michael Sterling

BroadwayWorld TV's west coast correspondents Dean Butler and Michael Sterling spent an afternoon with Andrea McArdle and the cast of Musical Theatre West's production of ANNIE at the beautif…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:58PM

Spidey's back - and lives! by MICHAEL RIEDEL and AARON FEIS

This time, Spidey landed on his feet.

SOURCE: The New York Post Subscription at 05:58PM

Bowing out of 'spidey' by MICHAEL RIEDEL and JEANE MacINTOSH

Spidey's leading lady has untangled herself from his troubled Broadway web -- and other actors are also eyeing the exits, sources told The Post.

SOURCE: The New York Post Subscription at 05:58PM
Tuesday, May 19, 2015

On the Twentieth Century Recording, Starring Kristin Chenoweth, Out Today! by Andrew Gans and Michael Gioia

PS Classics' two-CD cast recording of the Roundabout Theatre Company's critically acclaimed revival of On the Twentieth Century, starring Kristin Chenoweth, is released May 19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, April 30, 2015

On the Twentieth Century Revival, Starring Kristin Chenoweth, Extends on Broadway by Andrew Gans and Michael Gioia

Roundabout Theatre Company's Tony-nominated revival of On the Twentieth Century, starring 2015 Tony nominee Kristin Chenoweth, has extended its run by two weeks.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:16AM
Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Listen to Sound Clips from On the Twentieth Century Cast Recording, Starring Kristin Chenoweth! by Andrew Gans and Michael Gioia

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 available i…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM
Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Kristin Chenoweth Hops Back Aboard Twentieth Century April 28 by Andrew Gans, Robert Viagas and Michael Gioia

Tony Award winner Kristin Chenoweth, who missed performances of her Broadway musical On the Twentieth Century  April 24-26 due to illness, was well enough to return to the show …

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:25PM

Australia culture podcast: the fried chicken episode by Alexandra Spring, Monica Tan, Michael Safi and Miles Martignoni

What made Monica declare she saw the 'worst show ever'? Is comedy the last battleground for sexism? And will documentaries always play second fiddle to features? Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:01AM
Sunday, April 26, 2015

Kristin Chenoweth Will Not Board Twentieth Century April 26 by Andrew Gans and Michael Gioia

Tony Award winner Kristin Chenoweth will be out of the Sunday, April 26 at 2 PM matinee of On the Twentieth Century due to illness, a show spokesperson confirmed to Playbil…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:44AM
Saturday, April 25, 2015

Kristin Chenoweth Will Miss Both On the Twentieth Century Shows April 25 by Andrew Gans and Michael Gioia

Tony Award winner Kristin Chenoweth will be out of the Saturday, April 25 matinee and evening performances of On the Twentieth Century due to illness, a show spokesperson c…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:31PM

Kristin Chenoweth Out of Today’s On the Twentieth Century Matinee by Andrew Gans and Michael Gioia

Tony Award winner Kristin Chenoweth will be out of the Saturday, April 25 at 2 PM matinee performance of On the Twentieth Century due to illness, a show spokesperson confir…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:04AM
Wednesday, April 22, 2015

‘The Heidi Chronicles’ Is Trailed by Questions of Feminism and Legacy by Michael Paulson and Jennifer Schuessler

The show’s closing has prompted debate about the legacy of the playwright Wendy Wasserstein.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:52PM

Stanley Tucci Joins Cast of Disney’s Live-Action Beauty and the Beast in New Role by Andrew Gans and Michael Gioia

Stage and screen star Stanley Tucci is the latest actor to join the cast of Disney's live-action movie musical Beauty and the Beast, according to Variety.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:21AM
Tuesday, April 7, 2015

Post-Play Palaver: Robert Michael Oliver and John Stoltenberg Look at ‘Light Rises on Grace’ by Robert Michael Oliver and John Stoltenberg

Robert Michael Oliver and John Stoltenberg saw and wrote about the same opening night performance of Lights Rise on Grace at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, but they seem not to have seen th…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:56AM
Thursday, April 2, 2015

Broadway, Get Ready for a Bloodbath American Psycho Musical Targeting 2016 by Adam Hetrick and Michael Gioia

Serial killer Patrick Batemen will likely bow on Broadway in spring 2016, when American Psycho, the new musical by Duncan Sheik and Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, will make its Main Stem bow.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:54PM

Watch a Clip from the Immersive L.A. Staging of Carrie by Andrew Gans and Michael Gioia

A video clip has been released from the Los Angeles premiere of the re-imagined, environmental and immersive production of Carrie, which is currently playing through April 5 at Southern …

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:57AM
Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Vanessa Hudgens and Cast of Gigi Will Perform on TV Tomorrow by Andrew Gans and Michael Gioia

Vanessa Hudgens, who stars in the current Broadway revival of Gigi, will be interviewed on the April 1 broadcast of "Live with Kelly and Michael," which airs in the New York metrop…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:33PM
Monday, March 30, 2015

Exclusive: On the Twentieth Century Recording Will Be Two-CD Set; Track Listing Revealed by Andrew Gans and Michael Gioia

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:06PM
Friday, March 27, 2015

Details Revealed for Blu-Ray Release of “1776” by Robert Viagas and Michael Gioia

Sony Picture Home Entertainment has announced details of the special features that will be included in the April 2 Blu-ray release of its hit 1972 film adaptation of the Tony-winning…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:18AM