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Wednesday, December 30, 2015

Lillias White, Andr De Shields and Cast Gotta Dance! Broadway-Bound Musical Celebrates Opening in Ch by Monica Simoes

Gotta Dance, a new musical based on the acclaimed 2008 documentary of the same name about professional basketball’s first-ever aged 60-and-older dance team, officially …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM
Tuesday, December 29, 2015

See Classic Choreography in Action! First Onstage Shots From American Dance Machine for The 21st Cen by Monica Simoes

American Dance Machine for The 21st Century (ADM21) kicked off its engagement at New York's Joyce Theater Dec. 21, with performances set to run through Jan. 3, 2016. Wayne Cilento (Wicke…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:23PM
Monday, December 28, 2015

Steve Martin of Broadway-Bound Bright Star Says He “Grew Up on Musicals” by Robert Viagas and Monica Simoes

In an interview with PBS News, comedian Steve Martin, co-composer of the new musical Bright Star, says he "grew up on musicals."

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36AM
Wednesday, December 23, 2015

Pics! First Look at White Plains Performing Arts Center’s Production of Disney’s Tarzan by Monica Simoes

First look at White Plains Performing Arts Center's production of Tarzan, The Stage Musical. The show will play the from Dec. 18  to Jan. 10.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:48AM
Tuesday, December 22, 2015

Pics! See Lin-Manuel Miranda, Viola Davis, Sara Bareilles and More at the Kennedy Center Honors by Monica Simoes

The 38th Annual Kennedy Center Honors were held in Washington D.C. Dec. 6, which will be broadcast Dec. 29 on the television network. Among the line-up were Tony winners Lin-Manuel M…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:23PM

Pics!  See Stephanie J. Block and Brian d’Arcy James Join The New York Pops For a Special Holiday Co by Monica Simoes

Tony Award nominees Stephanie J. Block and Brian d'Arcy James joined The New York Pops to brighten up the holiday season with a specially-themed concert at Carnegie Hall. Titled &quo…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM
Monday, December 21, 2015

Matthew Morrison, Harvey Weinstein, Judith Light, Norm Lewis Join Senator Schumer to Celebrate the N by Monica Simoes

A package that establishes equal tax treatment for live theatrical productions was signed into law Dec. 18 by President Barack Obama. Broadway producers spoke exclusively with Playbill.com a…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:01PM

Pics! See Norm Lewis and Michael Feinstein Ring in the Holidays With Concerts at 54 Below by Monica Simoes

It was a busy night at 54 Below Dec. 20, with Emmy and Grammy nominee Michael Feinstein and Tony-nominated actor Norm Lewis both offering holiday concerts. Here's a look!

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:39PM

Pics! Annie Golden, Dylan Baker, Becky Ann Baker and More in The 8th Annual Joe Iconis Christmas Spe by Monica Simoes

A New York City Twisted Holiday Tradition — now in its eighth year! Joe Iconis and his merry band of musical theater punks brought their insane celebration of all things red and gr…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:20AM
Friday, December 18, 2015

Pics! First Look at Ruben Santiago-Hudson and the Skeleton Crew in Rehearsal by Monica Simoes

Atlantic Theater Company has announced complete casting for the world premiere of Dominique Morisseau’s Skeleton Crew, to be helmed by Tony winner Ruben Santiago-Hudson. Featur…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:52PM

Steven Friedman, Austin Pendleton and More Celebrate the Opening of Phalariss Bull… by Monica Simoes

The world premiere of Phalaris’s Bull: Solving the Riddle of the Great Big World, conceived and performed by “underground philosopher” Steven Friedman and direc…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:00PM

Maurice Hines Is Bringing Tappin’ Thru Life to NYC! Live Preview Pics by Monica Simoes

Following an engagement at Arena Stage, Tony nominee Maurice Hines will bring his musical Maurice Hines Tappin' Thru Life Off-Broadway later this month. The Broadway vet will be join…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:48PM
Thursday, December 17, 2015

A Bright Star Shines in DC! First Pics From Broadway-Bound Steve Martin-Edie Brickell Musical by Monica Simoes

The new musical Bright Star, from Grammy and Emmy winner Steve Martin and Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Edie Brickell, officially opens Dec. 17 at the Kennedy Center in Washington…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM
Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Natascia Diaz Dances Up a Storm in Rehearsal Pics From Signature Theatre’s New West Side Story by Monica Simoes

Signature Theatre production of West Side Story directed by Signature Associate Artistic Director Matthew Gardiner (Signature’s Sunday in the Park with George, Ca…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:26PM

Pics! John Gallagher Jr., Justin Kirk, Nicole Parker Celebrate Opening Night of These Paper Bullets! by Monica Simoes

The Atlantic Theater Company staging of These Paper Bullets! officially opened Off-Broadway Dec. 15. The modish twist on Much Ado About Nothing is wri…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:17PM

Iconic Choreography Is Back in American Dance Machine for The 21st Century; Preview Shots! by Monica Simoes

American Dance Machine for The 21st Century (ADM21) will play New York's Joyce Theater Dec. 21-Jan. 3, 2016. Wayne Cilento (Wicked, original cast of A Chorus Line) will direct, with …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:03PM

See Ann Harada, Arielle Jacobs, Jose Llana, Ali Ewoldt Join the Aladdin Family to Celebrate Adam Jac by Monica Simoes

Adam Jacobs, who stars as the titular street rat in Disney's Aladdin on Broadway, released his solo debut album "Right Where I Belong" Dec. 13. Friends and castmates came out …

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:37AM
Tuesday, December 15, 2015

Andrew Lloyd Webber Meets the Emerald City; Colorful First Pics of Dorothy and Co. in New Touring W by Monica Simoes

A national tour of The Wizard of Oz, featuring additional songs by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, offically launched Dec. 1 in Cleveland, OH. We have a first look!

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:10PM

Pics! Jane Krakowski, Quentin Earl Darrington, Alex Newell and More Perform at BDF Christmas Concert by Monica Simoes

Tony Award-winning star of stage and screen, Jane Krakowski (“Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt,” “30 Rock”), brought some holiday cheer to Philadelphia w…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:01PM

Buddy is Back! See Eric Petersen, Christiane Noll and Veronica Kuehn Celebrate the NYC Return of Elf by Monica Simoes

The holiday tour of the Broadway musical Elf returned to the Theater at Madison Square Garden for a limited run Dec. 9. Eric Petersen stars as Buddy, with Tony Award nominee Christiane Noll …

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:00PM

Pics! Elizabeth Rodriguez, Kate Mulgrew, Adrienne C. Moore and More Celebrate the Opening of Marjori by Monica Simoes

The Playwrights Horizons production of 2015 Pulitzer Prize finalist Marjorie Prime by Jordan Harrison officially opened Dec. 14, following previews that began Nov. 20 Off-Broadway. Direc…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:27AM
Monday, December 14, 2015

Pics! Brandon Uranowitz, Michael Urie, Zachary Levi, Brynn O’Malley Pay Tribute to Beloved Film “Clu by Monica Simoes

Stage and screen actor Michael Urie, Tony nominee Brandon Uranowitz, "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" actress Sara Chase and Lauren Adams, were among the stars headlining The Players…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:45PM

Pics! Richard Kind, Charles Strouse, Sheldon Harnick Among Opening Night Celebs at Plaid Tidings by Monica Simoes

The York Theatre Company's production of Plaid Tidings, a special holiday edition of the long-running Off-Broadway hit Forever Plaid, officially opened Dec. 13 …

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:04PM

Jeremy Jordan, Andrew Rannells, Jesse Tyler Ferguson and More Celebrate the L.A. Opening of The Brid by Monica Simoes

Elizabeth Stanley and Andrew Samonsky co-star as Francesca Johnson and Robert Kincaid in the national tour of the Tony Award-winning musical The Bridges of Madison County, which offi…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:54PM

Pics! Michael Flatley Dances His Way Onto the Famed Walls of Sardi’s by Monica Simoes

Michael Flatley was honored Dec. 11 with the unveiling of a portrait to adorn the famed walls of theatre district eatery Sardi's.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:44PM

Once Upon a Mattress, Starring Jackie Hoffman, Returns to New York! Opening Night Pics Here by Monica Simoes

The Transport Group revival of the Tony-nominated Once Upon a Mattress officially opened Dec. 13 following previews that began Nov. 23 at The Abrons Arts Center. The mu…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:31PM
Thursday, December 10, 2015

Billie Joe Armstrong Meets The Bard; First Pics From These Paper Bullets! at the Atlantic by Monica Simoes

The New York premiere of These Paper Bullets! at the Atlantic Theater Company reunites much of the same cast from the recent West Coast staging, including Broadway performe…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:40PM

Onstage Pics! Delaware Theatre Company Serves Up the New Sheryl Crow Musical Diner by Monica Simoes

Derek Klena and Matthew James Thomas, who starred in the Signature Theatre world premiere of the Sheryl Crow musical Diner, return for the latest incarnation of the show that began performan…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:19PM

Pics!  Alan Cumming, Bernadette Peters, Lilla Crawford and More Come Out to Support New Film “Ultima by Monica Simoes

"Ultimate Encore," a new film written and directed by Alan Cumming in celebration of the newly renovated "Living Room" at W New York – Times Square, will raise …

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:47AM

Pics! Donna McKechnie, Jim Dale and More Join Andrea McArdle and Kip Gilman at Opening Night of 2 Ac by Monica Simoes

Andrea McArdle, the Tony-nominated star of the original Broadway production of Annie, returns to the New York stage in an open-ended engagement of Jerry Mayer's new comedy 2 Acro…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:37AM
Wednesday, December 9, 2015

Pics! Nick Adams, Alice Ripley, Nicole Parker, Randy Harrison and More Heat Up the Holidays With The by Monica Simoes

The stripped-down musical phenomenon The Skivvies returned to Joe's Pub Dec. 6-7 with their new show Holiday Roadkill. Nick Adams, Randy Harrison, Erik Altemus and Alice Ripley w…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:55PM

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