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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…

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See the Powerful New Shots of Cynthia Erivo, Jennifer Hudson and Danielle Brooks in The Color Purple by Monica Simoes

Celie is back, and we have the first pics! The Broadway revival of The Color Purple, starring Jennifer Hudson and Cynthia Erivo, began previews Nov. 10 at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM

Pics! Louise Kerz Hirschfeld, Austin Pendleton, Michael Riedel Perform in Happy Birthday, Eric Bentl by Monica Simoes

On Dec. 7, the theatre community came out to celebrate legendary playwright, singer, editor and translator and Theatre Hall of Fame inductee Eric Bentley’s 99th birthday at The Tow…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:43AM
Tuesday, December 8, 2015

See Billy Porter, Lesli Margherita, Max von Essen and More Serve Up Sparkle: An All-Star Holiday Con by Monica Simoes

Scott Nevins' Sparkle: An All-Star Holiday Concert was presented in Manhattan Dec. 6 at 7:30 PM at The Cutting Room (44 East 32nd Street).

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Monday, December 7, 2015

Elizabeth Stanley and Andrew Samonsky Heat It Up in First Pics From The Bridges of Madison County To 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 02:39PM

Pics! A First Look at the German-Language European Premiere of Aladdin by Monica Simoes

Disney Theatrical Productions and Stage Entertainment celebrated the European premiere of Disney’s hit Broadway musical Aladdin at the Stage Theatre Neue Flora in Hamburg,…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:51PM

David Bowie’s Lazarus Musical Revealed in Haunting First Pics by Monica Simoes

Following previews that began Nov. 18, the world-premiere production of Lazarus, by Tony-winning playwright Enda Walsh (Once) with music by David Bowie, officially opens Off-Broa…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:26PM
Friday, December 4, 2015

Pics! First Look at Jackie Hoffman, John “Lypsinka” Epperson in Once Upon a Mattress by Monica Simoes

The Transport Group revival of the Tony-nominated musical comedy Once Upon a Mattress began previews Nov. 23 at The Abrons Arts Center starring Jackie Hoffman as Princess Winnifred and J…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:03PM

Sting, Christina Aguilera, Bernadette Peters, Sutton Foster Look Glamorous at Sinatra Celebration by Monica Simoes

A host of Broadway and pop performers gathered for the Dec. 3 gala celebration of iconic singer Frank Sinatra.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:00PM

Pics! The Cast of The Great Divorce Celebrates Opening Night by Monica Simoes

C.S. Lewis’ The Great Divorce officially opened Dec. 3 at The Pearl Theatre. The show is a theatrical adaptation of Lewis' celebrated theological fantasy book…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:53AM
Thursday, December 3, 2015

Pics! Leslie Kratzer, Ryann Redmond, Taylor Louderman and Cast of Gigantic Celebrate Opening by Monica Simoes

The Vineyard Theatre's new musical comedy Gigantic, about the coming-of-age of a group of teens at a weight-loss camp, officially opened Dec. 3 following pr…

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:04PM

A First Look at Lois Smith in Marjorie Prime by Monica Simoes

Performances began Nov. 20 for the Playwrights Horizons production of 2015 Pulitzer Prize finalist Marjorie Prime by Jordan Harrison. Directed by Obie winner Anne Kauffman, the cast is led b…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:58PM

Pics! Leslie Kritzer, Ryann Redmond, Taylor Louderman and Cast of Gigantic Celebrate Opening by Monica Simoes

The Vineyard Theatre's new musical comedy Gigantic, about the coming-of-age of a group of teens at a weight-loss camp, officially opened Dec. 3 following pr…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:24PM

Photo Special: The Best of Broadway’s Gypsy of the Year 2010-2014 by Monica Simoes

The 27th Annual Gypsy of the Year Competition, produced by and benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, will be held at Broadway's New Amsterdam Theatre — the current home…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:48PM

Pics! Leslie Odom, Jr., Patina Miller, Eden Espinosa and More Celebrate the Opening of Invisible Thr by Monica Simoes

The Second Stage Theatre production of the Diane Paulus-helmed new musical Invisible Thread, which blends African beats and a world pop score, officially opened Off-…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM

A Hilarious Look Behind the Scenes of Elf at the Marriott Theatre by Monica Simoes

Take a behind the scenes look at the holiday musical comedy, Elf at the Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire, IL.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:44AM
Wednesday, December 2, 2015

Photo Special: Highlights from Broadway on the High Seas 5, a Star-Studded Tour From Saigon to Singa by Monica Simoes

Playbill Travel's fifth Broadway on the High Seas cruise, which journeyed through Southeast Asia's seaside destinations and cities, set sail Nov. 4-15. Here's a look at the o…

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A First Look Inside the Dazzling Dress Rehearsal for The Wiz Live! by Monica Simoes

Take a look inside the dress rehearsal for The Wiz Live! Stephanie Mills, Uzo Aduba, Queen Latifah, Mary J. Blige, David Alan Grier and Shanice Williams star in the product…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:24PM

Pics! Wayne Brady Celebrates His Opening Night in Kinky Boots with Curtain Call and Party by Monica Simoes

Emmy Award winner Wayne Brady recently succeeded Tony Award winner Billy Porter as glamorous drag performer Lola in the Tony-winning Broadway hit Kinky Boots at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM
Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Pics! Broadway Cares Executive Director Tom Viola Receives the GMHC’s Howard Ashman Award by Monica Simoes

Tom Viola, long-time executive director of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA), was honored by the Gay Men's Health Crisis (GMHC) Nov. 30 with its annual Howard Ashman Award f…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:44PM

Pics and Video! First Look at Ruby Rakos in Chasing Rainbows: The Road to Oz by Monica Simoes

Ruby Rakos, who appeared in the ensemble of Broadway’s Billy Elliot, plays the role of Judy Garland in what's being billed as the developmental world premiere of the new musica…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:04PM

Pics! First Look at Andrea McArdle and Kip Gilman Star in 2 Across by Monica Simoes

Andrea McArdle, the Tony-nominated star of the original Broadway production of Annie, returned to the New York stage Nov. 14 in an open-ended engagement of Jerry Mayer's new come…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:42PM

Pics! Andrew Lloyd Webber and Sierra Boggess Reunite for TimesTalk by Monica Simoes

The TimesTalks conversation series continued Nov. 30 at 7 PM with composer Andrew Lloyd Webber at TheTimesCenter in New York.

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Monday, November 30, 2015

Pics! Spring Awakening Cast Take a Trip to See Songbird by Monica Simoes

The Broadway revival cast of Spring Awakening, the musical that starred Songbird songwriter Lauren Pritchard when it first bowed on Broadway in 2006, attended Pritchard'…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:59PM

Just In! The Wiz Live! Cast Comes Together in Magical Full Company Shot by Monica Simoes

Take a look at the first shot of the full Wiz Live! cast together. Stephanie Mills, Uzo Aduba, Queen Latifah, Mary J. Blige, David Alan Grier and Shanice Williams star in the production that…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:52PM

Pics! Fox Goes Retro With New Grease: Live Artwork by Monica Simoes

Take a look at the newly realeased Grease: Live artwork. FOX will broadcast a live television presentation of the Broadway musical Jan. 31, 2016. The televised version will feature …

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:22PM

Pics! Check Out Leslie Kritzer, Ryann Redmond and the Cast of Gigantic Musical by Monica Simoes

Off-Broadway's Vineyard Theatre kicked off its 2015-16 season Nov. 11 with previews of the new musical comedy Gigantic. Broadway actors Leslie Kritzer (Hairspray, Legall…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:46PM

Pics! First Look at Proscenium Reinvention of Natasha Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 at A.R.T. by Monica Simoes

Take a look inside rehearsals with the cast of American Repertory Theater's new production of Natasha Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812. The newly re-imagined product…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:34PM

Pics! First Look at Steven Sater and Burt Bacharach’s New York Animals by Monica Simoes

The world premiere of New York Animals, by two-time Tony winner Steven Sater, officially opened Nov. 29 following previews that began Nov. 14. The Off-Broadway stag…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:59AM
Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Pics! “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” Star NeNe Leakes Greets the Press to Discuss Her Run in Chica by Monica Simoes

"The Real Housewives of Atlanta" star NeNe Leakes returned to Broadway on November 23 for four weeks only in the role of Matron "Mama" Morton in the Tony-winning revi…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM
Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Pics! See Broadway’s Noises Off Stars Megan Hilty, Andrea Martin, Daniel Davis and Rob McClure Greet by Monica Simoes

The cast of Roundabout Theatre Company's Broadway revival of the award-winning Michael Frayn comedy Noises Off greeted the press Nov. 24.  Previews begin Dec. 17 prior to an…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:22AM

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