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Monday, August 21, 2017

For the Original Stars of La Cage aux Folles, Playing Gay Roles Was a Bold Move by Playbill Staff

The original Broadway production of La Cage aux Folles opened on Broadway August 21, 1983.

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Wednesday, August 16, 2017

Michael Moore Leads March to Protest at Trump Tower by Playbill Staff

Mark Ruffalo, Olivia Wilde, and more marched alongside audience members after the August 15 performance of The Terms of My Surrender.

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Tuesday, August 15, 2017

Andy Mientus and Van Hughes on Blurring the Lines With Their Synthpop Musical Burn All Night by Playbill Staff

Mientus collaborated with the Brooklyn-based Teen Commandments on the new musical, starting this week at the American Repertory Theater.

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Upcoming Auditions for Little Mermaid, Once, Hunchback of Notre Dame, October Sky, and War Paint by Playbill Staff

Here's a selection of upcoming auditions in the New York area and around the country.

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Friday, August 4, 2017

Upcoming Auditions for Hamilton (Chicago), Kinky Boots, The Full Monty, and The Lion King by Playbill Staff

Here's a selection of upcoming auditions in the New York area and around the country.

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Glimpse Back Through the History of Playbill by Playbill Staff

A look at some of the earliest Playbills all the way to the newest cover design.

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Monday, July 31, 2017

6 Reasons Why You Can’t Miss the Wicked August 11 Matinee by Playbill Staff

This brand-new cast is unlimited.

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Friday, July 28, 2017

Upcoming Auditions for Hunchback of Notre Dame, Newsies, Annie Get Your Gun, and The Wolves by Playbill Staff

Here's a selection of upcoming auditions in the New York area and around the country.

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Tuesday, July 25, 2017

Camp Broadway Launches Auditions for Macy’s Parade Performance, Featuring Children of Military Families by Playbill Staff

The performance will mark the 10th appearance at the parade by the theatre education and outreach organization.

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Thursday, July 20, 2017

Long Wharf Theatre, Virginia Opera, Maximum Entertainment, and Magic Theatre Are Hiring by Playbill Staff

Playbill.com's Job Listings offer an extensive selection of available jobs within the theatre industry. From auditions to administrative roles, Playbill.com is the online source for car…

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Wednesday, July 12, 2017

Upcoming Auditions for Book of Mormon, Brigadoon, Xanadu, and Once on This Island by Playbill Staff

Here's a selection of upcoming auditions in the New York area and around the country.

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Saturday, July 8, 2017

Hudson Scenic Studio, NY City Center, BAM, The Road Company, Theatre Bay Area Are Hiring by Playbill Staff

Playbill.com's Job Listings offers an extensive selection of available jobs within the theatre industry.

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Thursday, July 6, 2017

Upcoming Auditions for Beetlejuice, An Act of God, Evita, Phantom, and Brigadoon by Playbill Staff

Here's a selection of upcoming auditions in the New York area and around the country.

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Friday, June 30, 2017

How the 1985 AIDS Drama As Is Changed a Theatregoer’s Heart and Mind by Playbill Staff

“I thought I would be immune to the play’s power because I’m not gay,” a moved theatregoer wrote to Playbill in 1985.

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Monday, June 26, 2017

Director Kat Hidalgo and Actor Anna Martine Freeman on What It Means to Be Proactive Queer Artists by Playbill Staff

This week’s installment of the artists’ podcast The Compass explores how art and activism intersect for LGBTQ theatremakers.

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Wednesday, June 21, 2017

First Look at Me the People: The Trump America Musical by Playbill Staff

The musical revue with book and lyrics by Nancy Holson will begin performances June 22 at The Triad on West 72nd Street.

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Get a Sneak Peek at Off-Broadway’s Me the People: The Trump America Musical by Playbill Staff

Co-creator Nancy Holson spoke with Playbill about the genesis of the new musical revue, which begins June 22 at The Triad.

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Friday, June 16, 2017

How One Actor’s Vision to Create an Artist’s Co-Op for New York Theatremakers Became a Reality by Playbill Staff

Rachel Berger is the June 16 guest on the podcast series hosted by actor Leah Walsh.

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Thursday, June 15, 2017

Man Dies in Fall at Times Square Marriott Marquis Hotel by Playbill Staff

The incident took place late afternoon June 15.

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Tuesday, June 13, 2017

Upcoming Auditions for Jersey Boys, A Clockwork Orange, Phantom, M. Butterfly, Beautiful, and Moulin Rouge by Playbill Staff

Here's a selection of upcoming auditions in the New York area and around the country.

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Monday, June 12, 2017

Getting Ready for the Tonys—From AM to PM by Playbill Staff

Watch a day in the life of Playbill’s Tyler Mount, as he prepares for Broadway’s biggest night.

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Sunday, June 11, 2017

Watch Kevin Spacey’s Epic Opening Number from the 2017 Tony Awards by Playbill Staff

The Tony- and Oscar-winning host kicked off the 71st annual ceremony by proving he’s a song-and-dance man.

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LIVE FROM THE TONYS: Watch Playbill’s Tony Awards Red Carpet Facebook Live-Stream by Playbill Staff

Join Playbill on the red carpet for the 71st Annual Tony Awards.

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Watch Playbill’s Tony Awards Red Carpet Facebook Live-Stream by Playbill Staff

Playbill was on the red carpet for the 71st Annual Tony Awards.

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Friday, June 9, 2017

Hollywood Fringe Festival Brings Theatre, Cabarets, and More to Los Angeles by Playbill Staff

The Motherf**ker with the Hat, Reasons to Be Pretty, and more will be presented at the 2017 event.

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What Do Critics Think of Shakespeare in the Park’s Julius Caesar? by Playbill Staff

Public Theater artistic director Oskar Eustis uses the Trump presidency as the concept for this take on Shakespeare’s political drama.

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Thursday, June 8, 2017

Don’t Miss Dear Evan Hansen’s Will Roland on Playbill’s The Tyler Mount Vlog by Playbill Staff

Watch the duo get up to some mischief on this week’s episode.

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The 5 Songs From the Season We Can’t Stop Singing by Playbill Staff

Watch a countdown of the catchiest tunes from Anastasia, Dear Evan Hansen, The Great Comet, Come From Away, and Groundhog Day .

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Wednesday, June 7, 2017

Creative Artists Agency, BAM, Atlantic Theater Company, and Walnut Street Theatre are Hiring by Playbill Staff

Playbill.com's Job Listings offers an extensive selection of available jobs within the theatre industry. From auditions to administrative roles, Playbill.com is the online source for ca…

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Friday, June 2, 2017