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Tuesday, April 26, 2016

Hamilton Wins Easter Bonnet Competition; Runners-Up Announced by Playbill Staff

The 30th annual event brought in over $5 million for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:40PM

Exclusive Music Video: Original Jersey Boys Star Sings “Being Alive” by Playbill Staff

The Sondheim classic is among a collection of favorite showtunes from Michael Longoria’s upcoming album, Brick By Brick.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:17PM
Monday, April 25, 2016

Critics Review Jesse Tyler Ferguson in Fully Committed On Broadway by Playbill Staff

Jesse Tyler Ferguson plays more than 40 characters in the one-man comedy. Here’s what critics are saying.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:16PM
Saturday, April 23, 2016

World Marks 400th Anniversary of William Shakespeare's Passing by Playbill Staff

Watch some of the top Bard performances of recent years.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:32AM
Friday, April 22, 2016

J.K. Rowling Reveals First Look at Harry Potter and the Cursed Child by Playbill Staff

The best-selling author gives fans a sneak peek at the new stage show currently in rehearsals for its London premiere.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:59PM
Tuesday, April 19, 2016

Broadway-Bound Productions Lead IRNE Awards by Playbill Staff

The annual awards are given for theatre in New England.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:27PM
Monday, April 18, 2016

Emmy Winner Doris Roberts, Star of Everybody Loves Raymond, Dead at 90 by Playbill Staff

Doris Roberts enjoyed a 20-year stage career on Broadway before she became a fixture in film and television.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:32PM
Saturday, April 16, 2016

A Photo and Video Celebration of Kelli O’Hara by Playbill Staff

The Tony Award-winning actress celebrates her birthday April 16.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, April 15, 2016

Why This High School Decided to Take Flight With Mary Poppins by Playbill Staff

One North Carolina high school is taking flight with the Disney classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:21PM

Exclusive Listen! Aaron Tveit Sings from New Musical An American Victory by Playbill Staff

Aaron Tveit, Ramin Karimloo and Ashley Brown give voice to the musical on a new studio cast recording.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:28AM
Thursday, April 14, 2016

Cirque du Soleil’s Paramour Sets Digital Lottery by Playbill Staff

The new musical arrives on Broadway April 16 at the Lyric Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:58PM

Stars and Writers Line Up for Tonight's Sh-K-Boom/Ghostlight Records Concert by Playbill Staff

The musical theatre record label celebrates its “Sweet 16” with a special concert featuring stars and songwriters from the stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, April 13, 2016

Ariana DeBose, Matt Shingledecker, Sharon Washington Set for Revenge Thriller Film by Playbill Staff

Stars of Hamilton, The Scottsboro Boys and Wicked have signed on for Seaside.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:12PM
Monday, April 11, 2016

BroadwayCon 2017 Lines Up Laura Benanti, Pasek & Paul – Tickets On Sale Today! by Playbill Staff

The star-packed weekend returns in 2017 to the Javits Center with expanded programming and entertainment.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:05AM

Anika Larsen and Peter Friedman Part of Best of All Possible Worlds Today by Playbill Staff

Broadway actors are part of an industry reading of Alice Austen's new play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Sunday, April 10, 2016

Danielle Brooks, Lilli Cooper and Christine Dwyer Part of Broadway Sings Whitney Houston by Playbill Staff

A host of Broadway stars will sing from the late diva’s songbook tonight at the Highline Ballroom.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, April 8, 2016

Hamilton Star Will Sing National Anthem at Yankee Stadium by Playbill Staff

Anthony Ramos will sing the National Anthem prior to NYCFC’s match April 10.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:02PM

Pre-Sale Begins for BroadwayCon 2017 at the Javits Center by Playbill Staff

Broadway's biggest weekend is expanding to the Javits Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, April 6, 2016

BroadwayCon Expands to Javits Center for 2017 With Parade of Stars by Playbill Staff

The three-day convention that brings together fans and theatre artists is planning a big return for 2017.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:03PM
Monday, April 4, 2016

London Critics Review Glenn Close in Sunset Boulevard by Playbill Staff

She reprises her Tony-winning performance as Norma Desmond in a new production at the English National Opera. Read reviews from London critics.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:14PM
Thursday, March 31, 2016

Critics Review Diverse 1776 at Encores! by Playbill Staff

Read reviews for the new Encores! production of 1776 that puts a modern spin on U.S. political history.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:45PM

Critics Review Broadway Revival of The Crucible by Playbill Staff

Reviews are in for this contemporary retelling of the Arthur Miller dramatization the Salem witch trials.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:08PM
Wednesday, March 30, 2016

2016 Lucile Lortel Award Nominations Announced by Playbill Staff

Nominations for the for the 31st Annual Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway have been announced.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:59PM
Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Anika Larsen and Peter Friedman Set for Best of All Possible Worlds by Playbill Staff

The Alice Austen new play will receive an invited reading in early April.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:26PM

Oscar Winner Patty Duke Dead at 69 by Playbill Staff

She earned stardom on Broadway as Helen Keller in The Miracle Worker.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:59PM
Sunday, March 27, 2016

Lin Manuel-Miranda To Take a Week Off by Playbill Staff

The Hamilton star and creator has announced he is going on vacation to “an undisclosed location.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:30PM
Saturday, March 26, 2016

Hairspray Composer Marc Shaiman Ties The Knot by Playbill Staff

The Tony-winning songwriter married Lieutenant Commander Louis Mirabal in the company of Patti LuPone, Bette Midler, Whoopi Goldberg and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:58PM

The Screening Room: March the Band Out — Funny Girl Turns 52 (Video) by Playbill Staff

The musical opened at The Winter Garden Theatre March 26, 1964, starring Barbra Streisand as the comedian Fanny Brice.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, March 25, 2016

Liza Minnelli Answered Your Questions! by Playbill Staff

In honor of Liza Minnelli’s 70th birthday on March 12, we asked the dashing diva to answer some of our questions and some of your questions. Check out her answers below!

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, March 24, 2016

Can’t Get Out of Bed? Our Newest Playbill Mixtape is Here to Help! by Playbill Staff

This week, we bring you songs to help you get up and go!

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

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