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Friday, June 27, 2014

Les Misérables Gets Contemporary, Immersive Make-Over at Dallas Theater Center; New Revolution Begins Tonight by Philippe Bowgen and Adam Hetrick

Director Liesl Tommy brings a new, modern-dress, immersive production of the hit international musical Les Misérables to the Dallas Theater Center beginning June 27. A host of Broadwa…

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Thursday, June 26, 2014

Shia LaBeouf Escorted Out of Broadway's Cabaret in Handcuffs by Michael Gioia and Philippe Bowgen

Actor Shia LaBeouf, who very publicly exited the Broadway bow of Lyle Kessler's Orphans, also exited the June 26 performance of Broadway's Cabaret — in handcuffs — Rounda…

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Shia LaBeouf Escorted Out of Cabaret in Handcuffs by Philippe Bowgen

According to social media, actor Shia LaBeouf ("Transformers") was escorted out of the June 26 performance of Broadway's Cabaret in handcuffs.

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NYMF "Meeting Our Heroes" Event Will Feature Stephen Flaherty and Michael John LaChiusa July 7 by Philippe Bowgen

As part of the NYMF opening ceremonies on July 7, producers Jamie Bendell (A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, The Performers, Heathers – The Musical) and Madeline Myers pres…

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Watch Jane Lynch, Idina Menzel, Sutton Foster, Bobby Steggert, Cheyenne Jackson and Broadway Bares Celebrate LGBT Pride (Video) by Philippe Bowgen

Playbill's 30 Days of Pride has launched a series of LGBT-themed specials since the beginning of June, and we've compiled 13 of the most exciting, poignant and live-out-loud ones bel…

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Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Late Night Life: Get Intimate with Tori Scott, Derek Klena, Lindsay Mendez and More by Philippe Bowgen

Do you want to see a cabaret, worship Miss Tori Scott or hum along with some Bacharach and Kyle Riabko late night after your Broadway show? Playbill.com provides you with some of the best op…

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Natalie Gallo, Karl Kenzler Headline New NYMF Musicals Plus Autism Friendly Initiative Launch by Philippe Bowgen

As part of Playbill.com's ongoing coverage of the New York Musical Theatre Festival 2014, take a look below at some of the upcoming shows, news items and headlines we're featuring as…

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James Franco and Patti Smith Will Open "Rockaway!" Arts Festival at Fort Tilden June 29 by Philippe Bowgen

"Rockaway!," a free public arts festival sponsored by the Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy to celebrate the reopening of Fort Tilden and recognize the ongoing recovery of the…

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Neil Patrick Harris' "Choose Your Own Autobiography" Excerpt Available Now by Philippe Bowgen

Tony winner and television star Neil Patrick Harris' (Hedwig and the Angry Inch) "Choose Your Own Autobiography" book, where readers get to navigate NPH's life in choose-yo…

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Monday, June 23, 2014

Tony Danza, Rachel Dratch, Gina Gershon and More Are Part of Tonight's Celebrity Autobiography by Philippe Bowgen

The Drama Desk Award-winning Celebrity Autobiography welcomes Tony Danza, Gina Gershon, Mario Cantone, Rachel Dratch and Scott Adsit June 23 at 7 PM at Stage 72.

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Sunday, June 22, 2014

Daniel Radcliffe, Jane Lynch and More To Make Television Appearances This Week June 23-July 1 by Philippe Bowgen

Daniel Radcliffe, Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman, Jane Lynch, Zach Braff, and the cast of Gentleman's Guide are on your television this week and next – check below as Playbill.co…

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Disney Musical Newsies to End Broadway Run by Philippe Bowgen

The Tony Award-winning Broadway production of Newsies will close after over a thousand performances Aug. 24 at the Nederlander Theatre prior to the launch of the national tour this October, …

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Oscar Winner Melissa Leo, Caissie Levy and More Showcase World Premiere One-Acts at Planet Connections Gala by Philippe Bowgen

Oscar winner Melissa Leo, Caissie Levy (Fantine in Les Miserables) and Tony Award nominee Mary Beth Hurt are among the stars taking part in the Planet Connections Theatre Festivity Gala One-…

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Broadway Veteran Terri White Returns to 54 Below Tonight by Philippe Bowgen

Broadway belter Terri White (Follies, Finian's Rainbow) returns to 54 Below June 22 at 9:30 PM with her show Two Score.

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Saturday, June 21, 2014

Oleanna Cease and Desist Over Gender Bending Casting by Philippe Bowgen

Milwaukee's Alchemist Theatre was forced to cancel their production of David Mamet's Oleanna after one performance due to a cease and desist letter from Mamet's representatives o…

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Alchemist's Oleanna Receives Cease and Desist Over Gender Bending Casting by Philippe Bowgen

Milwaukee's Alchemist Theatre was forced to cancel their production of David Mamet's Oleanna after one performance due to a cease and desist letter from Mamet's representatives o…

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"Jersey Boys" To Gross $14 Million First Weekend by Philippe Bowgen

Clint Eastwood's "Jersey Boys" film is expected to gross $14 million dollars this weekend, according to Deadline.com.

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"Jersey Boys" Likely To Gross $14 Million First Weekend by Philippe Bowgen

Clint Eastwood's "Jersey Boys" film is expected to gross $14 million dollars this weekend, according to Deadline.com.

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The Julie James Show Features Tony Winner James Monroe Iglehart at 54 Below June 21 by Philippe Bowgen

Broadway personality and SiriusXM Radio “On Broadway” host Julie James welcomes Tony winner James Monroe Iglehart (Aladdin) at the encore of her new musical comedy at 54 Below &n…

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Friday, June 20, 2014

NYMF Musicals Score Broadway's J. Robert Spencer, Kenita Miller and More by Philippe Bowgen

As part of Playbill.com's ongoing coverage of the New York Musical Theatre Festival 2014, take a look below at some of the upcoming shows, news items and headlines we're featuring as…

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Check Out This Peek of The Kennedy Center's Side Show (Video) by Philippe Bowgen

Quick! Watch these just released videos of Side Show at the Kennedy Center directed by Academy Award winner Bill Condon ("Dreamgirls").

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Julie Taymor's A Midsummer Night's Dream Theatrical Film Is Complete by Philippe Bowgen

Julie Taymor's film version of A Midsummer Night's Dream that she staged this winter through Theater for a New Audience, is complete – and the Tony-winning director h…

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Broadway's Colman Domingo Will Appear in MLK Blockbuster "Selma" by Philippe Bowgen

Ava DuVernay’s Martin Luther King, Jr. film "Selma" opening this fall will feature the talents of Oprah Winfrey (The Color Purple), Giovanni Ribisi and among others, Broadway…

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Blood and Puppets Will Collide in Puppet Titus Andronicus Starting July 24 by Philippe Bowgen

The Puppet Shakespeare Players and STT Productions will present the world premiere of Puppet Titus Andronicus – a new comedic take on Shakespeare’s Titus Andronicus performed in …

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PLAYBILL.COM'S THEATRE WEEK IN REVIEW, June 14-20: Tupac Shakur is Hollering on Broadway and James Franco Directs Downtown by Philippe Bowgen

Hip hop has hit the Great White Way in the new musical Holler If Ya Hear Me by Todd Kreidler with music by the late Tupac Shakur.

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Thursday, June 19, 2014

Jennifer Damiano and Barrett Wilbert Weed Will Weave A Taylor Swift Love Story at 54 Below by Philippe Bowgen

Leading ladies Barrett Wilbert Weed (Heathers The Musical) and Jennifer Damiano (Next To Normal) are bringing pop sensation Taylor Swift's romantic songs to night life venue 54 Below in …

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Get in Depth With This Is Our Youth Stars Kieran Culkin, Michael Cera and Tavi Gevinson (Video) by Philippe Bowgen

Steppenwolf Theatre Company, home to some of the nation's foremost theatrical history and a renowned hotbed for exciting new plays and Broadway transfers, has released a video conversati…

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Late Night Life: Alysha Umphress, Echoes of Etta James, Frank Wildhorn and More by Philippe Bowgen

Do you want to see a cabaret, pay tribute to Etta James or hum along with some leading ladies late night after your Broadway show? Playbill.com provides you with some of the best options New…

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Tony Winners Deanna Dunagan and Rondi Reed Will Reunite With Original August: Osage County Cast in L.A. by Philippe Bowgen

Original Steppenwolf and Broadway cast members of August: Osage County, including Tony winners Deanna Dunagan and Rondi Reed, will reunite as part of the LA Theatre Works five-performance li…

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Late Night Life: Derek Klena, Alice Ripley, Whitney Bashor, The Skivvies and More at 54 Below by Philippe Bowgen

Do you want to see a cabaret, some sassy singing or some (semi) naked bodies late night after your Broadway show? Playbill.com provides you with some of the best options New York City has to…

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Late Night Life: Derek Klena, Alice Ripley, Whitney Bashor, The Skivvies and More by Philippe Bowgen

Do you want to see a cabaret, some sassy singing or some (semi) naked bodies late night after your Broadway show? Playbill.com provides you with some of the best options New York City has to…

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