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Thursday, April 9, 2015

The Verdict: Read Reviews of Broadway’s Wolf Hall by Playbill Staff

The London productions of Wolf Hall and its sequel Bring Up the Bodies, based on the Hilary Mantel history novels about the bloody reign of Henry VIII, officially opened on Broadway April 9 …

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Wednesday, April 8, 2015

The Verdict: Read Reviews of Broadway’s Gigi, Starring Vanessa Hudgens by Playbill Staff

Vanessa Hudgens made her Broadway debut in the revival of Gigi, a coming-of-age story set in Paris at the turn of the 20th century, which officially opened April 8 at the Ne…

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Tuesday, April 7, 2015

The Verdict: Read Reviews of Broadway’s Devilish Puppet Comedy Hand to God by Playbill Staff

Did critics love it? Reviews are now coming in for the Broadway premiere of Robert Askins' irreverent and outlandish comedy Hand to God, which opens tonight at the Booth Theatre.

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The Verdict: Live Updating Reviews of Hand to God On Broadway! by Playbill Staff

Did critics love it? Reviews are now coming in for the Broadway premiere of Robert Askins' irreverent and outlandish comedy Hand to God, which opens tonight at the Booth Theatre.

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The Call Board: Available Theatrical Administrative Positions 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 care…

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Friday, April 3, 2015

Ragtime and Once On This Island Writer Lynn Ahrens Reveals Her List of “Iconic and Influential” Lyri by Playbill Staff

In Playbill.com's latest feature series, we ask members of the theatre community to reflect on the contributions of other artists whose work has made a meaningful impact on their own cra…

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Thursday, April 2, 2015

The Verdict: Read Reviews of Broadway’s Skylight, With Carey Mulligan and Bill Nighy by Playbill Staff

The Broadway production of David Hare's Skylight, starring Carey Mulligan, Bill Nighy and Matthew Beard — who all re-create their acclaimed London performances&…

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Hamilton, The Nether, Into the Woods Earn Lortel Award Nominations by Playbill Staff

Nominations for the 30th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards, recognizing the best in Off-Broadway theatre, have been announced.

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Disney’s “Tangled” Getting Unique Stage Musical Adaptation by Playbill Staff

Prolific composer Alan Menken and lyricist Glenn Slater are writing new songs for the latest Disney screen-to-stage adaptation, Tangled, which is set to premiere aboard the Disney Ma…

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Cheyenne Jackson and John McDaniel Join Lineup for Starry Broadway on the High Seas Caribbean Cruise by Playbill Staff

Additional talent has been announced for Playbill Travel's sixth Broadway on the High Seas experience: a lavish winter getaway program aboard the privately chartered Silver Wind, sailin…

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Wednesday, April 1, 2015

See Where the Tony Awards Pop-Up Shop Will Pop Up This Year by Playbill Staff

Exclusive Tony Awards merchandise will be available starting April 2 in a special pop-up store located at the Paramount Hotel in the middle of the Times Square theatre district at 235 We…

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How Renaissance Rapper ChainMale Galloped His Way Into Hit Musical In the Knights by Playbill Staff

Today in 1596: Renaissance Rapper ChainMale joins the cast of In the Knights.

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Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Hugh Jackman Gets Religious for Upcoming Movie by Playbill Staff

Hot on the heels of his Instagram tease that he may be ready to hang up his claws as the "X-Men" movie character Wolverine, Tony winner Hugh Jackman is preparing to star in the…

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The Verdict: Critics Review Sutton Foster’s New TV Series “Younger” by Playbill Staff

TV Land's "Younger," starring two-time Tony Award winner Sutton Foster, Hilary Duff, Debi Mazar and Miriam Shor, premieres March 31. Read the reviews. 

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Monday, March 30, 2015

Hugh Jackman Teases Final Wolverine Appearance by Playbill Staff

Tony winner Hugh Jackman, recently seen on Broadway in The River, may be ready to hang up his claws as as the "X-Men" movie character Wolverine.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:23PM

Playbill Picks! Dream Miscastings We’d Like To See on the Great White Way by Playbill Staff

In celebration of MCC Theater's annual Miscast gala March 30, members of Playbill.com's editorial staff picked their dream miscasts.

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Playbill.com Dream Miscasts Broadway’s Best by Playbill Staff

In celebration of MCC Theater's annual Miscast gala March 30, members of Playbill.com's editorial staff picked their dream miscasts.

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Saturday, March 28, 2015

Did Your Favorite Win? MAC Awards for NY Cabaret Announced by Playbill Staff

The Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs (MAC) announced the winners of its 2015 awards, given March 26 at a ceremony hosted by Karen Mason at B.B King Blues Club & Grill in…

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Friday, March 27, 2015

The Verdict: Critics Review New York Spring Spectacular, Starring Laura Benanti, Derek Hough and the by Playbill Staff

New York Spring Spectacular, the new multi-media Rockettes stage production that features Tony Award winner Laura Benanti and a host of celebrities who lend their voices and likeness to …

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Thursday, March 26, 2015

The Screening Room: Happy Birthday, Jonathan Groff (Video) by Playbill Staff

Jonathan Groff, known for his performances in Spring Awakening and HBO's "Looking," celebrates his birthday March 26. In celebration of the Tony Award nominee, Playbill.com has…

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Tom Stoppard Cited by PEN for “Defense of Creative Freedom” by Playbill Staff

The 2015 PEN American Center Literary Gala, celebrating freedom of expression, will honor Tony-winning playwright Tom Stoppard with the PEN/Allen Foundation Literary Service Award "…

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Predict the Winners! Busch, Nadler, Sullivan and The Skivvies Among Nominees for Tonight’s MAC Award by Playbill Staff

Charles Busch, Mark Nadler, Hedda Lettuce, The Skivvies, KT Sullivan and Jeff Harnar are among nightclub acts nominated for the 29th Annual MAC Awards, being given March 26 to recognize outs…

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Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Disguised Queen Elizabeth Sneaks Into Play About Her Life, Calls It “Riveting” by Playbill Staff

Today in 1596, Queen Elizabeth I attended a performance of It's Only A Plague at Theatre Royal Nathan Lane. Featuring a cast of Renaissance celebrities (including legends Thomas No More …

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Monday, March 23, 2015

Playbill Creating Special Souvenir Program for 2015 Tony Awards by Playbill Staff

The Tony Awards announced today that it has joined with Playbill for a three-year partnership to produce the official Tony Awards souvenir program book, which is distributed in Radio Cit…

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Sunday, March 22, 2015

Hand To God Offers $37.50 Previews Tickets by Playbill Staff

The new Broadway play Hand To God has announced an unusual ticket promotion.

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Saturday, March 21, 2015

What’s Your Favorite Sondheim Song? Patti LuPone, Betty Buckley, Norm Lewis and a Dozen More Tell Us by Playbill Staff

In celebration of legendary composer Stephen Sondheim's 85th birthday, Playbill.com reached out to performers in the Broadway community to tell us what their favorite Sondheim song is an…

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Friday, March 20, 2015

Watch “American Idol” Contestants Take On “Dreamgirls,” “Footloose,” “The Lion King” and More (Video by Playbill Staff

Last night's episode of "American Idol" was dedicated to songs from the silver screen, and most contestants performed tunes from movie musicals, including "Dreamgirls,&quo…

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Tony Winner Idina Menzel Goes Blonde! by Playbill Staff

Tony winner Idina Menzel, who concludes her run in the new musical If/Then this weekend, announced her new look via Twitter.

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Thursday, March 19, 2015

The Verdict: Read Reviews of The Heidi Chronicles, With “Mad Men” Star Elisabeth Moss by Playbill Staff

The first Broadway revival of Wendy Wasserstein's Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning play The Heidi Chronicles, following the life of feminist art historian Heidi Holland, opened …

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Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Go Behind-the-Scenes of “Into the Woods” With Director Rob Marshall in Exclusive Bonus Featurette (V by Playbill Staff

A new "Into the Woods" bonus featurette has been released by Disney exploring how director Rob Marshall worked to bring Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's Broadway musical to …

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Why London Authorities Shut Down the Immersive Hit Rats, The Musical by Playbill Staff

Despite its immense popularity with the Renaissance tourist market, Rats, The Musical was shut down by London officials 416 years ago today.

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