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Monday, September 5, 2011

Hair’s Steel Burkhardt Answers Fans Questions (Video) by Michael C. Gioia

Steel Burkhardt, who plays Berger in the ten-week Broadway engagement of Hair, recently took some time before his show at the St. James Theatre to answer fans questions. Here, Burkhardt sits…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:42AM
Sunday, September 4, 2011

CHART TOPPERS: Most-Read Playbill.com Stories, Week of Aug. 21-27 by Michael C. Gioia

Here are the most-read Playbill.com stories for the week of Aug. 21-27, 2011, from information compiled by Playbill.com. UPDATED: Curtain Comes Down on Hurricane, But Broadway Remained Shut …

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A Preview of "Wilde Salome," Al Pacino’s Documentary Exploring Salome (Video) by Michael C. Gioia

“Wilde Salome,” Al Pacino’s documentary that explores the complexities of the Oscar Wilde play Salome, will make its debut at the Venice Film Festival Sept. 4 following a c…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:35AM
Saturday, September 3, 2011

Playbill Video Joins the Newsboys at Rehearsal of Paper Mill’s Newsies (Video) by Michael C. Gioia

Newsies will make its world premiere at New Jersey’s Paper Mill Playhouse when the new adaptation of the 1992 Disney movie musical hits the stage Sept. 15, prior to an official opening…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:02PM

George Lee Andrews Says Farewell to Phantom of the Opera (Video) by Michael C. Gioia

After 9,382 shows of The Phantom of the Opera, George Lee Andrews, currently playing the role of André, says goodbye to the Broadway company and exits the longest-running Broadway musical S…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:25AM
Friday, September 2, 2011

CHART TOPPERS: Top-Grossing Broadway Productions, Week of Aug. 22-28 by Michael C. Gioia

Here are the top-grossing Broadway productions for the week of Aug. 22-28, 2011, as reported by The Broadway League. Due to Hurricane Irene, all Broadway shows were canceled on Aug. 27 &…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:44PM

Jonathan Groff Talks About Staying in Shape for Off-Broadway’s The Submission (Video) by Michael C. Gioia

Tony Award nominee Jonathan Groff will make his way back to the New York stage when Jeff Talbott’s The Submission debuts in its world-premiere production Off-Broadway, beginning Sept. …

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:53PM

Watch New "Glee" Promo, Including Scenes From Season Three (Video) by Michael C. Gioia

Filming is currently underway for the third season of "Glee," in which Lea Michele, Cory Monteith and Chris Colfer will begin their senior year. The hit series will make its way back…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:22PM
Thursday, September 1, 2011

Win Tickets to Alumni Night of Hair on Broadway by Michael C. Gioia

The “Great Hair Days,” which counts down the final Broadway performances of the Hair national tour, will celebrate with an “Alumni Night” at the St. James Theatre. Gi…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:43PM

Priscilla Queen of the Desert’s Tony Sheldon Sits Down for Public Radio’s "Roundtable" (Audio) by Michael C. Gioia

Priscilla Queen of the Desert star Tony Sheldon created the role of Bernadette in the first workshop of Priscilla and has starred in every production of the new musical in Australia, New Zea…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:05PM
Wednesday, August 31, 2011

"Curtain Up!" Goes Behind the Scenes of Broadway’s Rock of Ages (Video) by Michael C. Gioia

“Curtain Up!” wraps up its Broadway week series with a backstage visit with the stars of Broadway’s Rock of Ages. Here, PIX 11 visits the Helen Hayes Theatre, home of the 8…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:02PM

A First Look at Season Three of Fox’s "Glee" (Video) by Michael C. Gioia

The hit series "Glee" will kick  off its third season Sept. 20 on Fox, returning to its Tuesday-night slot at 8 PM ET. Here, the show’s stars, Chris Colfer, Cory Monteith and …

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:47PM

A Sneak Peek at the Star-Studded Revival of Stephen Sondheim’s Follies (Video) by Michael C. Gioia

Two-time Tony Award winner Bernadette Peters (Sally Durant Plummer), four-time Tony nominee Jan Maxwell (Phyllis Rogers Stone), two-time Tony nominee Danny Burstein (Buddy Plummer) and three…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:47PM
Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Become Newsies‘ Biggest Fan and Win Tickets to Opening Night at Paper Mill Playhouse by Michael C. Gioia

Newsies, the stage adaptation of the 1992 Disney movie musical, will premiere Sept. 15 at New Jersey’s Paper Mill Playhouse, prior to an official opening Sept. 25. Tony nominee Jeff Ca…

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:25PM

"Curtain Up!" Goes Behind the Scenes of Broadway’s Sister Act (Video) by Michael C. Gioia

“Curtain Up!” continues its Broadway week series with a backstage visit with the stars of Broadway’s Sister Act. Here, PIX 11 visits the Broadway Theatre, where the stars …

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:24PM

Andrew Lloyd Webber Joins West End Cast of Love Never Dies For Final Curtain Call (Video) by Michael C. Gioia

Love Never Dies, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sequel to The Phantom of the Opera, ended its West End run at the Adelphi Theatre Aug. 27. The musical was set to transfer to Broadway’s Ne…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:30PM
Monday, August 29, 2011

Win a Pair of Tickets to Rent Off-Broadway at New World Stages by Michael C. Gioia

Mark and Roger, along with their fellow bohemian friends, have made their way back to New York City for the Off-Broadway revival of Jonathan Larson’s Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning mu…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:41PM

"Curtain Up!" Goes Behind the Scenes of Hair at the St. James (Video) by Michael C. Gioia

“Curtain Up!” continues its Broadway week series with a backstage visit with the stars of the Broadway engagement of Hair. Here, PIX 11 host Debra Alfarone visits the St. James …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37PM

Tyne Daly and Terrence McNally Talk Master Class on "Charlie Rose" (Video) by Michael C. Gioia

Manhattan Theatre Club’s Broadway production of Master Class was featured on “Charlie Rose” Aug. 22. Here, Tony and Emmy Award winner Tyne Daly, who stars in the production as …

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM

Meet the Cast of Off-Broadway’s Motherhood Out Loud With Randy Graff, Mary Bacon (Video) by Michael C. Gioia

Tony Award winner Randy Graff, Mary Bacon, James Lecesne and Saidah Arrika Ekulona comprise the cast of the upcoming Primary Stages production of Motherhood Out Loud, which will have its New…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Sunday, August 28, 2011

CHART TOPPERS: Most-Read Playbill.com Stories, Week of August 14–August 20 by Michael C. Gioia

Here are the most-read Playbill.com stories for the week of August 14–August 20, 2011, from information compiled by Playbill.com Telly Leung, Uzo Aduba, Nick Blaemire and Morgan James Join…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:35PM

New Riverdance Smartphone and Tablet Device APP Available for Download by Michael C. Gioia

Riverdance, the internationally-acclaimed celebration of Irish music, song and dance, now has its own interactive APP available for free download, which gives on-the-go, constant access to t…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:55PM
Saturday, August 27, 2011

New Promo for Peter Pan National Tour, Starring Cathy Rigby (Video) by Michael C. Gioia

Tony Award nominee Cathy Rigby has taken her green tights out of storage and stocked up on extra fairy dust to fly around the United States in the national tour of Peter Pan, which recently …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM

CHART TOPPERS: Top-Grossing Broadway Productions, Week of August 15-August 21 by Michael C. Gioia

Here are the top-grossing Broadway productions for the week of August 15-August 21, 2011, as reported by The Broadway League. MUSICALS Wicked (Gerswhin Theatre), $1,820,989 The Lion King (Mi…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Friday, August 26, 2011

A Tribute to Hurricane Irene: Debbie Reynolds Sings From Irene the Musical (Video) by Michael C. Gioia

Irene is making its way back to Broadway—Hurricane Irene that is. The storm is expected to hit New York City with high winds and perhaps as much a 6-12 inches of rain Saturday and Sunday A…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:53PM

Cast Members From Broadway’s Hair "Swarm-In" to Times Square (Video) by Michael C. Gioia

The ten-week Broadway engagement of Hair "swarmed-in" to Times Square Aug. 25 to perform songs from the musical and kick-off the "Great Hair Days: Countdown of the final Broadway…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:26AM

Watch the Trailer for Rosie O'Donnell's "Rosie Show" on OWN (Video) by Michael C. Gioia

Emmy Award winner Rosie O'Donnell returns to daytime television when her new talk show, "The Rosie Show," debuts on the OWN, The Oprah Winfrey Network, Oct. 10. O’Donnell w…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM
Thursday, August 25, 2011

Jane Lynch Plays Dodgeball in "Glee" Season Three Sneak Peek (Video) by Michael C. Gioia

The hit series, "Glee," is making its way back to Fox Sept. 20, when the third season kicks off at 8 PM ET. Here, the "Glee" stars gear up for season three and are featured i…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

The Nuns of Broadway's Sister Act Channel "The Real Housewives of New York" (Video) by Michael C. Gioia

In "The Real Housewives of New York," Bravo offers an inside look into the lives of some of America’s most fabulous women. The reality series spotlights New York socialites Cin…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:06PM
Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Lea Michele, Cory Monteith, Jane Lynch and "Glee" Stars Gear Up For Fashion's Night Out (Video) by Michael C. Gioia

Lea Michele, Cory Monteith, Jane Lynch and the stars of the Fox hit series, "Glee," prepare for the biggest night in fashion, also known as Fashion's Night Out, Sept. 8. For the …

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:20PM

"Curtain Up!" Goes Behind the Scenes of Broadway's Jersey Boys (Video) by Michael C. Gioia

PIX11’s "Curtain Up!" Broadway week series goes backstage with the stars of the Tony Award-winning hit musical Jersey Boys. Here, PIX 11 host Laurie Dhue visits the August Wils…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:56PM