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Tuesday, September 6, 2016

See Rebecca Naomi Jones and Kecia Lewis in Marie and Rosetta by Monica Simoes

Take a first look at Rebecca Naomi Jones and Kecia Lewis in Atlantic Theater Company's world-premiere production of Marie and Rosetta by acclaimed Grounded playwright George Brant at the Lin…

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First Look at the Lyric Stage Company Production of Company by Monica Simoes

Take a glimpse at The Lyric Stage Company of Boston's upcoming production of the classic Stephen Sondheim and George Furth musical Company, which will be presented September 2-October 9.

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Playwrights Horizons' A Life Meets the Press by Monica Simoes

The cast and creative team of Playwrights Horizons' A Life greeted the press September 6.

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Friday, September 2, 2016

See Jose Llana and Nikki M. James in Twelfth Night by Monica Simoes

Take a first look at Kwame Kwei-Armah and Shaina Taub's musical adaptation of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, presented by The Public Theater on the Delacorte Stage in Central Park.

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Days of Our Lives Star Peter Reckell Returns to The Fantasticks by Monica Simoes

Peter Reckell and the cast of The Fantasticks greeted the press August 31.

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Meet the Cast of Roundabout's Love, Love, Love by Monica Simoes

Meet the cast of Roundabout's Love, Love, Love which will begin Off-Broadway September 22 with an opening night slated for October 19 at the Laura Pels Theatre at the Harold and Miriam Ste…

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Sweeney Todd's Broadway Evolution: Inspired Takes on Sondheim's Murderous Barber by Monica Simoes

See photos from the original 1978 Broadway run, the 1989 and 2005 revivals of Sweeney Todd.

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Thursday, September 1, 2016

Meet the Cast of Lisa Lampanelli's Stuffed by Monica Simoes

Lisa Lampanelli and the cast of Stuffed greeted the press September 1.

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See Aaron C. Finley, Alan Mingo Jr., Haven Burton and More in Kinky Boots by Monica Simoes

Meet the newest stars of Broadway's Kinky Boots in these all-new production photos.

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Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Meet the Cast of Heisenberg by Monica Simoes

Mary-Louise Parker, Denis Arndt, Mark Brokaw and Simon Stephens of Heisenberg greeted the press August 31.

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Tuesday, August 30, 2016

Berkshire Theatre Group's Fiorello! Meets the Press by Monica Simoes

Take a look inside rehearsal with Berkshire Theatre Group's production of Fiorello! as they greeted the press August 30.

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Take an Exclusive Behind the Scenes Look at the New Waitress Commercial by Monica Simoes

Go on set with cast of Waitress as they film their new commercial.

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Monday, August 29, 2016

In Rehearsal with A View From the Bridge at the Ahmanson Theatre by Monica Simoes

The Young Vic production, which played an acclaimed Broadway run, will arrive at the Ahmanson Theatre in September.

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Meet the Cast of Scream Queens Season Two by Monica Simoes

The second season kicks off September 20 on Fox.

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Saturday, August 27, 2016

A Practically Perfect Two-Show Day with Kara Lindsay at Mary Poppins by Monica Simoes

Take a behind the scenes look at North Carolina Theatre's production of Mary Poppins.

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Friday, August 26, 2016

Terrence Mann and Charlotte D'Amboise Visit Cats by Monica Simoes

Original Broadway Rum Tum Tugger Terrence Mann and Charlotte D'Amboise who once played Cassandra took a trip to Cats with their students from Triple Arts.

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Flashback Friday! Hamilton Thrills BroadwayCon by Monica Simoes

One of the high points of BroadwayCon Day One was a thrilling panel discussion with the cast of Hamilton, moderated by Playbill Editor in Chief Blake Ross.

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See the Opening Night of The Layover by Monica Simoes

Kate Mulgrew, Taylor Schilling, Natasha Lyonne, Clea DuVall and more came out to the opening night of The Layover August 26 at the Second Stage Theatre.

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Take a Look Back at the Broadway Run of Falsettos by Monica Simoes

See photos from the original Broadway run!

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Thursday, August 25, 2016

Avenue Q Joins the Walls of The Palm by Monica Simoes

Avenue Q was honored on August 25 with a caricature presentation at The Palm restaurant.

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Wednesday, August 24, 2016

Inside Rehearsals with Rent's 20th Anniversary Tour " Meet the Cast! by Monica Simoes

Rent, the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning rock musical written by the late Jonathan Larson, will return to the road in a 20th anniversary production during the 2016-17 season.

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Waitress Cast Sings and Signs at Barnes and Noble by Monica Simoes

Tony winner Jessie Mueller, composer Sara Bareilles and the cast of Waitress gathered for a CD signing and performance on August 24 at Barnes and Noble.

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Monday, August 22, 2016

See Broadway Insiders Go Head to Head at Broadway Game Night by Monica Simoes

Hosted by Playbill's red carpet correspondent Matt Rodin, Broadway Game Night pits Broadway actors and insiders against each other during the wee hours of the night.

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See the Cast of Finding Neverland Take Their Final Bow by Monica Simoes

Finding Neverland ended its Broadway run August 21 at 3 PM at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. See the final curtain call here.

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First Look at the West Coast Premiere of October Sky by Monica Simoes

Take a first look at San Diego's Old Globe Theatre's premiere of October Sky, a musical adaptation of the popular 1999 film.

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Friday, August 19, 2016

See Carmen Cusack Perform at Feinstein's/54 Below by Monica Simoes

2016 Tony award nominee Carmen Cusack recently performed four solo concerts at Feinstein's/54 Below.

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Thursday, August 18, 2016

Look Back at the 2007 Revival of Grease and Max and Laura's Reunion by Monica Simoes

Grease opened at the Brooks Atkinson theater on August 19, 2007, marking the shows second revival.

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Wednesday, August 17, 2016

See Brandon Niederauer Honor Jimi Hendrix's at School of Rock by Monica Simoes

Brandon Niederauer performed his own rendition of The Star Spangled Banner August 17 on the eve of the anniversary of Jimi Hendrix's historic performance at Woodstock.

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Tuesday, August 16, 2016

See Aaron Tveit, Lin-Manuel Miranda and the Creative Team Talk Grease Live! by Monica Simoes

Look inside the special panel discussion with the creative team behind the 10-time Emmy nominated Grease Live! August 15.

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Monday, August 15, 2016

Exclusive Look Inside the Recording Studio With Cagney the Musical by Monica Simoes

See the cast of Cagney the Musical record their original cast album August 15 for Broadway Records.

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Friday, August 12, 2016

Exclusive! See Lin-Manuel Miranda, Thomas Kail and Alex Lacamoire Visit Spamilton by Monica Simoes

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Thomas Kail and Alex Lacamoire visited Spamilton August 10 and greeted the cast onstage after the performance.

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All that Chat

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