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Thursday, October 29, 2015

Pics! Thérèse Raquin, Starring Keira Knightley and Judith Light, Opens on Broadway; Re by Monica Simoes

Roundabout Theatre Company's Broadway revival of Thérèse Raquin, featuring a new adaptation by Helen Edmundson, based upon the novel by Émile Zola, offic…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:22PM

Pics! See Kate Baldwin, Erin Dilly, Kacie Sheik and the Cast of Songbird on Opening Night by Monica Simoes

Songbird, a play with music by Spring Awakening actress Lauren Pritchard — about dreams, ambition, love and heartbreak — officially opened Oct. 28 at Off-Bro…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48PM

Pics! First Look at Piper Perabo, Ebon Moss-Bacharach and Cast in the Off-Broadway Premiere of Lost by Monica Simoes

Take a first look at the Off-Broadway premiere of Lost Girls by John Pollono. Leading the cast is Piper Perabo, who rose to fame following her starring role in "Coyote Ugly,"&a…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:26AM

See Kara Lindsay, Jonah Platt and Rachel Tucker Celebrate Wicked’s 5,000th Performance by Monica Simoes

The hit Stephen Schwartz-Winnie Holzman musical Wicked celebrated its 5,000th performance Oct. 28 at 7 PM at the Gershwin Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:21AM

Pics! See Kara Lindsay, Jonah Platt and Rachel Tucker Celebrate Wicked’s 5000 Performance by Monica Simoes

The hit Stephen Schwartz-Winnie Holzman musical Wicked celebrated its 5,000th performance Oct. 28 at 7 PM at the Gershwin Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:21AM

Pics! Lesli Margherita as Wonder Woman, Carolee Carmello’s a Clown and 20 More Halloween #TBTs You M by Monica Simoes

Although they play dress-up all year round on Broadway stages and beyond, the stars of this season's plays and musicals take us back to their childhood Halloweens. Here's a look …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, October 28, 2015

First Look! See Megan Hilty and Andy Karl in Annie Get Your Gun at City Center by Monica Simoes

Chuck Cooper, Andy Karl, Judy Kaye, Ron Raines and Brad Oscar join "Smash" star Megan Hilty in New York City Center's concert performance of the Irving Berlin classic Annie Get…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:14PM

Pics! See Megan Hilty and Andy Karl Star in New York City Center’s Annie Get Your Gun by Monica Simoes

Chuck Cooper, Andy Karl, Judy Kaye, Ron Raines and Brad Oscar join "Smash" star Megan Hilty in New York City Center's concert performance of the Irving Berlin classic Annie Get…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:23PM

Pics! See Kelli O’Hara and Marlee Matlin Kick Off Kids’ Night on Broadway 2016 by Monica Simoes

Take a look at Tony Award winner Kelli O'Hara and Academy and Golden Globe Award winner Marlee Matlin kick off Kids' Night on Broadway. The Broadway League announced that the two sta…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM
Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Coalhouse, Sarah and Tateh Are Back in First Pics From the New Ragtime Tour by Monica Simoes

First look at the touring revival of the award-winning musical Ragtime, helmed by Marcia Milgrom Dodge, who received a Tony nomination for her work on the 2009 revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01PM

Pics! See Darren Criss, Jenna Ushkowitz, Ben Platt and More Thank Their Lucky Stars at the Dramatist by Monica Simoes

"Glee" and Hedwig and the Angry Inch star Darren Criss hosted and performed at the Dramatist Guild Fund's annual gala, Great Writers Thank Their Lucky Stars, Oct. 26 at Gotham …

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:29AM

The Hamilton Ladies, Steven Pasquale, Jarrod Spector, Kelli Barrett and More Take 54 Below By Storm! by Monica Simoes

It was a starry night at Feinstein’s/54 Below Oct. 22, with performances from Tamara Tunie (“Law and Order”), Jarrod Spector (Beautiful) & Kelli Barrett…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:21AM

Pics! See the Cast of the Gob Squads Before Your Very Eyes Celebrate Opening Night by Monica Simoes

The Public Theater production of Before Your Very Eyes, by U.K. and Berlin-based group Gob Squad, officially opened Oct. 26 in the Martinson Theater space. The show was…

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:19AM
Monday, October 26, 2015

A Very First Look at the Upcoming NYC Revival of Once Upon a Mattress, Starring Jackie Hoffman and L by Monica Simoes

Meet the cast of Transport Group upcoming Off-Broadway revival of Once Upon a Mattress, which will begin previews Nov. 23 prior to an official opening Dec. 13 at the Abrons Arts Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:44PM

Lea Salonga, George Takei, Telly Leung Bring “Gaman” to Broadway in First Pics From Allegiance! by Monica Simoes

Take a first look at the new American musical Allegiance, which begins previews Oct. 6 prior to an official opening Nov. 8 at Broadway's Longacre Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:34PM

Lea Salonga, George Takei, Telly Leung Bring “Gaman” to Broadway in Moving First Pics From Allegianc by Monica Simoes

Take a first look at the new American musical Allegiance, which begins previews Oct. 6 prior to an official opening Nov. 8 at Broadway's Longacre Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:34PM

See Laurie Metcalf, Tracee Chimo, Gideon Glick and More Celebrate Opening Night of The Humans by Monica Simoes

The Roundabout Theatre Company's production of Stephen Karam's new comedy-drama The Humans officially opened Oct. 25 at the Laura Pels Theatre. Previews began Sept. 30 for the Jo…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:22PM
Friday, October 23, 2015

Pics! See Bruce Willis, Laurie Metcalf and Leon Addison Take Their First Bows in Misery on Broadway by Monica Simoes

Misery, the new Broadway suspense thriller based on Stephen King's novel of the same name, began performances Oct. 22 at the Broadhurst Theatre. The premiere e…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:45AM

Pics! See John Bolton, Lesli Margherita and the Cast of Dames at Sea Celebrate Opening Night! Full by Monica Simoes

The Broadway debut of Dames at Sea — the Off-Broadway musical that helped launch the career of Tony winner Bernadette Peters — officially opened at …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

Pics!  Dames at Sea Celebrates Opening Night! Full Coverage of Red Carpet, Curtain Call and Cast Par by Monica Simoes

The Broadway debut of Dames at Sea — the Off-Broadway musical that helped launch the career of Tony winner Bernadette Peters — officially opened at …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Pics! Bob Saget Joins the Cast of Broadway’s Hand to God by Monica Simoes

Bob Saget, longtime host of "America's Funniest Home Videos" and star of the TV series "Full House," will join the cast of Broadway's horror/comedy Hand to God fo…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:10PM

Just in! Pics of Megan Hilty and Andy Karl Rehearse for Annie Get Your Gun by Monica Simoes

First look at Megan Hilty and Andy Karl rehearse for New York City Center's concert performance of the Irving Berlin classic Annie Get Your Gun. Originally scheduled to play a single per…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:54PM

Pics! See Matthew Broderick, Annaleigh Ashford and Cast Star in Sylvia by Monica Simoes

Take a first glimpse at Annaleigh Ashford, Matthew Broderick and cast in A.R. Gurney's comedy Sylvia, which began previews Oct. 2 prior to an official opening Oct. 27 at the Cor…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:08PM

Pics! See Annaleigh Ashford’s Transformation Into Broadway’s Sylvia by Monica Simoes

Take a first glimpse at Annaleigh Ashford, Matthew Broderick and cast in A.R. Gurney's comedy Sylvia, which began previews Oct. 2 prior to an official opening Oct. 27 at the Cor…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:08PM

Pics! See Marin Ireland, Nicholas L. Ashe and Cast Celebrate the Opening of Kill Floor by Monica Simoes

The LCT3/Lincoln Center Theater world premiere of Abe Koogler's Kill Floor officially opened Oct. 19 following previews that began Oct. 3 at the Claire Tow Theater (150 West 65t…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:35AM
Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Pics! Bernadette Peters, Andrew Rannells, Stephen Sondheim and More Honor James Lapine with the 2015 by Monica Simoes

Director and playwright James Lapine was honored by the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF) with the 2015 Mr. Abbott Award, which is named for director George Abbott and is …

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:07PM

Pics! Bernadette Peters, Andrew Rannells, Stephen Sondheim and More Honor James Lapine by Monica Simoes

Director and playwright James Lapine was honored by the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF) with the 2015 Mr. Abbott Award, which is named for director George Abbott and is …

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:42PM

Pics! Meet the Cast of Gigantic Featuring Leslie Kritzer, Burke Moses and More by Monica Simoes

Leslie Kritzer, Burke Moses and the cast of Gigantic met the press for the new musical comedy on Oct. 20. Gigantic is being presented Off-Broadway by Vineyard Theatre s…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13PM

Pics! First Look at Desi Oakley and Cast in the New Musical Girlstar by Monica Simoes

Take a first look at Signature Theatre’s world premiere production of Girlstar directed by Eric Schaeffer. Featuring book and lyrics by Anton Dudley and music by Brian Feinstein, this musi…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM

Pics! First Look at Holland Taylor, Marylouise Burke and Cast in Ripcord by Monica Simoes

Take a first look at the world premiere of Ripcord by Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire at Manhattan Theatre Club. The Off-Broadway staging, about two women who butt heads i…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:39AM
Monday, October 19, 2015

Pics! See Courtney Love, Todd Almond and More Celebrate the Opening of Kansas City Choir Boy by Monica Simoes

Take a look at the opening night celebration of Kansas City Choir Boy, the musical collaboration between Todd Almond (Iowa) and rock icon Courtney Love on Oct 18 at the Kirk Douglas…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:26PM

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