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Thursday, May 21, 2015

How Cyndi Pauper’s Smash Hit Musical Kinky Lutes Invented Glitter! by Playbill Staff

Kinky Lutes, the smash-hit musical about a struggling lute factory, opened on today's date in 1596. Written by handbell icon Cyndi Pauper and four-time Pony winner Harvey Bonfire…

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Tuesday, May 19, 2015

6 Reasons (in Video) Why Alan Cumming and Kristin Chenoweth Are a Perfect Match for the Tonys by Playbill Staff

For this year's Tony Awards, Alan Cumming and Kristin Chenoweth (two Tony winners themselves!) have been paired up for hosting duties. Here are six reasons — with video proof &…

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Monday, May 18, 2015

Inside One of Broadway’s Biggest Scandals How Rebecca The Musical Made Headlines Without Even Openi by Playbill Staff

Intrigue. Mystery. Concealed identities. Sinister accusations. A dream up in smoke and a Great big Broadway show. "Rebecca" the novel or the tale of Rebecca the musical? The twisti…

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Friday, May 15, 2015

Exclusively Live-Stream Concert With Ahrens & Flaherty, Kooman & Dimond, Adam Gwon, Bobby Steggert a by Playbill Staff

Playbill.com will exclusively live-stream Lincoln Center Originals: Songwriters, a May 15 concert event at the David Rubenstein Atrium. The event will include musical theatre writers per…

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Live-Stream Tonight’s Concert With Songs by Ahrens & Flaherty, Kooman & Dimond, Adam Gwon and More! by Playbill Staff

Playbill.com will exclusively live-stream Lincoln Center Originals: Songwriters, a May 15 concert event at the David Rubenstein Atrium. The event will include musical theatre writers per…

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Stage Portrait: Chita Rivera and Roger Rees Haunt The Visit by Playbill Staff

Acclaimed illustrator Ken Fallin's drawings of the greatest stars and scenes of the theatrical world are a recurring part of Playbill.com.

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Thursday, May 14, 2015

Step By Step The Entire Broadway Rebecca Scandal (So Far) by Playbill Staff

Intrigue. Mystery. Concealed identities. Sinister accusations. A dream up in smoke and a Great big Broadway show. "Rebecca" the novel or the tale of Rebecca the musical? The twisti…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:15PM

How Hello, Raleigh! and Erol Channing Made Musical Theatre History by Playbill Staff

Today in 1596, the famously controversial musical Hello, Raleigh! won a record-breaking 10 Pony Awards including Best Musical, Best Actor (Erol Channing) and Best Intermission.

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Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Watch Kelli O’Hara’s Spirited Delivery of “Getting to Know You” on “Kelly and Michael” by Playbill Staff

Kelli O'Hara and children from the Tony-nominated revival of The King and I performed on "Live! With Kelly and Michael" May 12.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:16AM

Vote for Your Picks to Win 2015 Tony Awards Part 3 by Playbill Staff

Playbill.com launches our Tony Awards poll, asking readers to vote for the nominees they'd like to see take home Broadway's biggest honor June 7 at Radio City Music Hall.

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Monday, May 11, 2015

Watch Auditions from “American Idol” Contestants Who Made It To Broadway (Video) by Playbill Staff

Fox's record-breaking reality competition "American Idol" will come to an end after its 15th season next year. Playbill.com takes a look back at contestants from the show w…

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See Them Before They Were Stars! Watch Auditions from “American Idol” Contestants Who Made It To Bro by Playbill Staff

Fox's record-breaking reality competition "American Idol" will come to an end after its 15th season next year. Playbill.com takes a look back at contestants from the show w…

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Sunday, May 10, 2015

Hamilton Breaks Record With Most Lortel Wins by Playbill Staff

The 30th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards were announced May 10, recognizing the best in Off-Broadway theatre. Hamilton received a record-breaking ten honors including Best Musical. Betw…

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Lortel Awards Presented Tonight! Hamilton, The Nether, Into the Woods Among Nominees by Playbill Staff

The 30th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards, recognizing the best in Off-Broadway theatre, are presented May 10 at the Skirball Center.

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Friday, May 8, 2015

Designing a Revolution, Go Behind the Scenes and Into the Fashion of Doctor Zhivago by Playbill Staff

Doctor Zhivago costume designer Paul Tazewell takes readers through the snow-filled world of Russian revolution and romance in an exclusive tour of the inspirations and designs for the n…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:54PM
Thursday, May 7, 2015

Must-See Videos of Broadway Legend Chita Rivera Capture 60 Years of Broadway History! by Playbill Staff

Two-time Tony Award winner Chita Rivera is back on Broadway in The Visit, the haunting new Kander and Ebb musical about revenge and romance. The production marks Rivera's 17th Broadw…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:45AM
Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Lena Hall and Original Rent Stars Heading to Provincetown by Playbill Staff

Tony Award-winning Hedwig star Lena Hall and original Rent cast members Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp are among the artists slated to play The Provincetown Theater this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:43PM
Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Vote for Your Picks to Win 2015 Tony Awards Part 2 by Playbill Staff

Playbill.com launches our Tony Awards poll, asking readers to vote for the nominees they'd like to see take home Broadway's biggest honor June 7 at Radio City Music Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:02PM
Monday, May 4, 2015

Which Suits You Better: Love or Revenge? Take The Visit Quiz to Find Out! by Playbill Staff

The Visit, starring Chita Rivera, has people talking about the fine line between love and vengeance. The shocking and thought-provoking show challenges both cynics and romantics alike. P…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00PM

Your Ultimate Guide to Broadway’s Newest Shows! by Playbill Staff

Wondering what new Broadway show might suit your tastes? Overwhelmed with the options and not sure what all those new titles even mean? We've got you covered. Check out our guide to the …

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Thursday, April 30, 2015

Next Stop, Broadway? See Josh Groban Belt Chess Show-Stopper On “Jimmy Fallon” (Video) by Playbill Staff

Josh Groban, who released his latest album "Stages," a collection of songs from Broadway, earlier this week, stopped by "The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon" April 29.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:11PM

From This Is Our Youth to Airline Highway, A Look at the 2014-15 Season: The Plays by Playbill Staff

With the 2014-15 Broadway season at a close (April 23 was the cut-off date for eligibility for the 69th Annual Tony Awards), Playbill.com offers a look at the current season. Here ar…

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Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Fun Home Musical First to Hit Single-Day Box Office Benchmark at Circle in the Square by Playbill Staff

Fun Home, the new Broadway musical that received 12 Tony Award nominations earlier this week, got a bump at the box office thanks to some solid awards buzz.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:18PM
Tuesday, April 28, 2015

2015 Tony Award Nominees React: How Broadway Woke Up to Tony News! by Playbill Staff

Playbill.com reached out to the 2015 Tony Award nominees, shortly after they learned that they were nominated for Broadway's biggest award. Sting, Christian Borle, Bradley Cooper, Sydney…

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:37PM

Vote for Your Picks to Win 2015 Tony Awards by Playbill Staff

Playbill.com launches our Tony Awards poll, asking readers to vote for the nominees they'd like to see take home Broadway's biggest honor June 7 at Radio City Music Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:14PM

2015 Tony Award Nominees React Live! Christian Borle, Michael Cerveris, Bradley Cooper, Sydney Lucas by Playbill Staff

Playbill.com reached out to the 2015 Tony Award nominees on April 28, shortly after they learned that they were nominated for Broadway's biggest award. Here's what they had to say.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:38PM

2015 Tony Award Nominees React Live! Sting, Christian Borle, Michael Cerveris, Bradley Cooper, Sydne by Playbill Staff

Playbill.com reached out to the 2015 Tony Award nominees on April 28, shortly after they learned that they were nominated for Broadway's biggest award. Here's what they had to say.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37PM

Reactions from the 2015 Tony Nominees: Sting, Christian Borle, Bradley Cooper, Sydney Lucas, Kristin by Playbill Staff

Playbill.com reached out to the 2015 Tony Award nominees on April 28, shortly after they learned that they were nominated for Broadway's biggest award. Here's what they had to say.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37PM

2015 Tony Award Nominees React Live! Christian Borle, Bradley Cooper, Sydney Lucas, Kristin Chenowet by Playbill Staff

Playbill.com reached out to the 2015 Tony Award nominees on April 28, shortly after they learned that they were nominated for Broadway's biggest award. Here's what they had to say.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:48AM

2015 Tony Award Nominees React! Kristin Chenoweth, Helen Mirren, Kelli O’Hara, Chita Rivera and More by Playbill Staff

Playbill.com reached out to the 2015 Tony Award nominees on April 28, shortly after they learned that they were nominated for Broadway's biggest award. Here's what they had to say.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:27AM

2015 Tony Award Nominees React Live! Bradley Cooper, Sydney Lucas, Kristin Chenoweth, Helen Mirren, by Playbill Staff

Playbill.com reached out to the 2015 Tony Award nominees on April 28, shortly after they learned that they were nominated for Broadway's biggest award. Here's what they had to say.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:20AM

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