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Friday, July 15, 2016

Tony-Nominated Eclipsed Director Heading to Sundance by Playbill Staff

Liesl Tommy and Jackson Gay are among the directors selected for the Sundance Institute’s Directors Retreat in Arles, France.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM
Tuesday, July 12, 2016

Molly Pope Debuts A Star Is Born Theatrical Concert Tonight by Playbill Staff

The acclaimed cabaret performer stars in a site-specific concert re-imagining of the classic Judy Garland film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:38AM
Monday, June 27, 2016

Sutton Foster Shows Off Original Playbill Art by Playbill Staff

In a new video segment for People.com, the Tony-winning actress shows off an artist's commission that incorporates Playbills.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:39PM
Saturday, June 25, 2016

Tori Scott Is Making America Gay Again! at Joe’s Pub Tonight by Playbill Staff

The award-winning nightlife entertainer returns to Joe’s Pub June 25 just in time for NYC Pride.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Theatre Students Take a Stand Against Hate and Violence in Musical Theatre Video by Playbill Staff

The high school students performed selections from Stephen Schwartz’s Children of Eden accompanied by a film tribute to victims of gun violence in America.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:01PM
Sunday, June 19, 2016

“Broadway for Orlando” Playbill’s Exclusive Music Video Debuts by Playbill Staff

Carole King, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Audra McDonald and more sing “Broadway for Orlando” to benefit the LGBT Center of Central Florida.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:58PM

Broadway-Bound SpongeBob Musical Opens in Chicago Tonight by Playbill Staff

The new musical is based on the popular Nickelodeon cartoon.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, June 17, 2016

Live at Zédel Season at London's Crazy Coqs to Feature Interview Series by Playbill Staff

Season to include Coq-tails and Conversations with Mark Shenton series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:40AM
Thursday, June 16, 2016

Check Out Photos of WNET's Salute to Angela Lansbury by Playbill Staff

The flagship PBS station saluted the Tony-winning actress and others for their support.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:46PM
Wednesday, June 15, 2016

Carol Channing Reflects On History-Making Dolly! and Her Recent Visit With Bette Midler by Playbill Staff

The Broadway living legend and original Hello, Dolly! star opens up to Playbill about the musical’s creation and her recent meeting with Bette Midler, who will bring the role to Broadway n…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Monday, June 13, 2016

Watch Tony Speeches from Leslie Odom, Jr., Cynthia Erivo, Lin-Manuel Miranda and More by Playbill Staff

See a round-up of videos of acceptance speeches from the 70th Annual Tony Awards.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:23AM
Sunday, June 12, 2016

Watch Live From The Red Carpet & More at The 2016 Tony Awards by Playbill Staff

Watch live behind-the-scenes coverage from The Tony Awards Red Carpet and more beginning at 5:30 PM ET.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, June 9, 2016

Don’t Miss a Thing: Playbill.com’s All-Day Guide to Tony Coverage by Playbill Staff

From winners to reactions, exclusives and more, Playbill.com is your destination for coverage of the 70th Annual Tony Awards.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:37PM

Raise a Glass to Broadway With These Tony-Inspired Cocktails by Playbill Staff

Celebrate the 2016 Tony Award nominees with Playbill.com's Tony-themed cocktail recipes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, June 8, 2016

Tina Fey, Laura Benanti, Megan Hilty Announce Actor Friend’s Award Winners (Video) by Playbill Staff

Winners for the Awaresie Awards, created by Annoying Actor Friend to celebrate creative artists in all fields, have been announced by a slew of Broadway stars.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:01PM

Broadway Stars to Honor Harvey Fierstein as LGBT “Trailblazer” by Playbill Staff

VH1 and Logo will salute the Tony-winning actor, playwright and librettist.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00PM
Tuesday, June 7, 2016

Broadway-Bound SpongeBob Musical Premieres in Chicago Tonight by Playbill Staff

Previews begin June 7 for the new musical based on the popular Nickelodeon cartoon.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Monday, June 6, 2016

Lone Star Spirits Premieres Off-Broadway by Playbill Staff

The new comedy by Josh Tobiessen centers on a woman trapped in a haunted liquor store.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:08AM
Saturday, June 4, 2016

Watch Magical Glimpse of The Little Mermaid With Sara Bareilles, Darren Criss and More! by Playbill Staff

The Hollywood Bowl concerts star Sara Bareilles, Tituss Burgess, Darren Criss and Jodi Benson, the Broadway actress who voiced Ariel in the original film. Here’s a look!

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:15PM
Friday, June 3, 2016

Molly Pope Will Bring Garland’s A Star Is Born to NYC by Playbill Staff

The acclaimed cabaret performer will star in a site-specific re-imagining of the classic Judy Garland film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:33PM

Theatres Open Up as New Shows Circle Broadway by Playbill Staff

As several Broadway shows announce their final performances, producers are swooping in on Broadway’s in-demand real-estate market to secure theatres for next season’s new shows.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:23AM

Exclusive Listen! Adrienne Warren Sings Whitney Houston Power Ballad by Playbill Staff

Hear the Shuffle Along Tony nominee perform a song originally written for Whitney Houston on the new Frank Wildhorn and Friends live album.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, June 2, 2016

What Do Critics Think of the All-Kid Charlie Brown? by Playbill Staff

The York Theatre Company's revival officially opened May 31 featuring a cast of young actors.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:08AM
Tuesday, May 31, 2016

Read Reviews for Broadway-Bound Anastasia Musical by Playbill Staff

The Ahrens and Flaherty musical opened at Hartford Stage May 27. Here’s what critics have to say.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:38PM

Garfield and Mad Libs Musicals Available for Licensing by Playbill Staff

R&H Theatricals has obtained rights for the kid’s musicals Garfield, The Musical with Cattitude and Mad Libs Live!

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, May 27, 2016

Actors Fund President Wins Arts Advocacy Award by Playbill Staff

Joseph P. Benincasa was honored at the George Street Playhouse gala.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:36PM
Thursday, May 26, 2016

Julia Murney, Paul Nolan and Side Show Stars Join Autism Benefit Concert by Playbill Staff

The Arts for Autism Benefit Concert will take place June 20 at the Gershwin Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM
Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Read Reviews for Cirque du Soleil’s First Broadway Musical Paramour by Playbill Staff

The Canadian cirque troupe renowned for its exotic and artful shows officially enters the Broadway game with its first musical, Paramour. Here’s what critics are saying.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:07PM
Tuesday, May 24, 2016

Daisy Eagan, Eddie Cooper and Tori Scott Headed to Feinstein’s/54 Below by Playbill Staff

The artists will perform the songs of Brandon James Gwinn and EllaRose Chary May 25 at Feinstein’s 54/Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:11PM

Celebrating Jerry Herman's Mame at 50 (Video) by Playbill Staff

Watch Angela Lansbury and other stars perform the Jerry Herman score.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, May 20, 2016

Chita Rivera, Alex Timbers and Rick Elice Remember Roger Rees by Playbill Staff

Family and colleagues of the late, Tony Award-winning actor remember the man who changed the course of their lives and the American theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:59PM

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