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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.

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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.

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Hunter Foster-Georgia Stitt Musical Heading to Rhinebeck Writers Retreat by Playbill Staff

The new musical is among nine works that will receive developmental support in Rhinebeck, NY, this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:29PM

You Will Remember Me Will Receive American Debut by Playbill Staff

Hudson Stage Company will present the American premiere of the hit Canadian play by Francois Archambault.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02PM
Thursday, May 19, 2016

London Hit Showstopper! The Improvised Musical Gets NYC Presentations by Playbill Staff

Producer Kevin McCollum is hosting private industry presentations of the Olivier Award-winning West End show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:46PM

Check Out the New Playbill Store: Easier, Better, Full of Exclusive Merchandise! by Playbill Staff

Plus the full line of Disney theatrical keepsakes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:05PM

London's National Theatre Plans To Remove Offer of a Second Free Ticket for Critics by Playbill Staff

The implementation of the new policy is delayed after a protest from the Critics' Circle

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:56AM
Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Erik Altemus, Patti Murin, Ryann Redmond Join Skivvies Lineup by Playbill Staff

The stripped down musical duo have announced the next slate of performers to join them at Feinstein’s/54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:51PM

NY Drama Critics’ Circle Awards Presented Today by Playbill Staff

Shuffle Along and The Humans earn laurels.

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Monday, May 16, 2016

Junior Theater Festival Expands West by Playbill Staff

The first-ever Junior Theater Festival West will launch in Sacramento, CA, in February 2017.

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Friday, May 13, 2016

Exclusive! Backstage at The Late Show with Jessie Mueller by Playbill Staff

The Waitress star gives us a behind-the-scenes look at her appearance on Stephen Colbert’s Late Show!

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Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Exclusive: Broadway Vets Team Up for New Version of Joni Mitchell Favorite by Playbill Staff

Jason Robert Brown created the new arrangement of the Joni Mitchell classic “Blue.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM
Sunday, May 8, 2016

Exclusive: Watch the Final Performance That Earned This Disaster! Star a Tony Nomination by Playbill Staff

A Broadway first! Playbill was front and center for the last performance of Disaster! Watch Jennifer Simard steal the show one last time.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33PM
Friday, May 6, 2016

Wicked Reunion! Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel Revisit “For Good” in New Music Video by Playbill Staff

The original stars of Wicked reunite for a new, stripped-down take on the show’s touching final duet as part of the “Out of Oz” series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:15PM

On Your Feet! Cast Creates Heart-Warming Mother’s Day Video for Gloria Estefan by Playbill Staff

Cast members from the Broadway musical reworked “If I Never Got Tell You” as a special musical Mother’s Day gift.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:10PM