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Sunday, February 1, 2015

Hey, Johnny! Theatrical Advice I Auditioned and Was Rejected. How Do I Cope? by Playbill Staff

Playbill.com's "Hey, Johnny!" theatrical advice column is back this week with advice for

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Friday, January 30, 2015

THE SCREENING ROOM: Happy Birthday, Norbert Leo Butz (Video) by Playbill Staff

Tony Award winner Norbert Leo Butz celebrates his birthday Jan. 30, and Playbill.com has put together a handful of the Tony Award winner's stand-out performances from his ca…

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Underground NYC Theatre Company Rises From the Ground Up at 54 Below by Playbill Staff

Broadway and Off-Broadway alum from 5th Floor Theatre, the underground New York City theatre company that presented Debbie Does Dallas last summer, head to 54 Below Jan. 30.

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Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Got a Showbiz Question You’re Afraid to Ask? We’ve Got the Advice, If You Can Handle It! by Playbill Staff

Playbill.com's "Hey, Johnny!" theatrical advice columnist wants to hear what's keeping you up at night (because all theatre people are night owls, right?).

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:36PM
Tuesday, January 27, 2015

PHOTO SPECIAL: The Cold Never Bothered Us Anyway!  Playbill Gets “Frozen” by Playbill Staff

Even though last night's storm wasn't nearly as bad as had been predicted, it was still a cold and snowy night for New Yorkers. For the first time in forever, we came up with 10 &…

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Broadway’s Back! Shows to Resume Tuesday Night: Here’s What’s Playing by Playbill Staff

With travel bans lifted and mass transit returning across New York City early Tuesday morning, The Broadway League announced that most Broadway shows would play as scheduled Jan. 27. Many Of…

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With Travel Bans Lifted and Subways Restored, Will Broadway Be Open? Here’s What We Know by Playbill Staff

State and city officials lifted travel bans in New York and New Jersey the morning of Jan. 27 after only four-to-eight inches of snow fell across the New York City area. With the bus…

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Theatres Darken As Blizzard Blankets NYC: The Latest On Closures and What You Need to Know by Playbill Staff

Broadway and Off-Broadway Theatres went dark the evening of Jan. 26 as Winter Storm Juno buried the New York City area in snowfall. The storm, which intensified in the overnight hours, i…

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Monday, January 26, 2015

Theatres Darken As Blizzard Buries NYC: The Latest On Closures and What You Need to Know by Playbill Staff

Broadway and Off-Broadway Theatres went dark the evening of Jan. 26 as Winter Storm Juno buried the New York City area in snowfall. The storm, which intensified in the overnight hours, i…

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Sunday, January 25, 2015

The Last Ship Takes Down Its Sails As Sting Delivers a Moving Curtain Call Speech by Playbill Staff

The Last Ship, the new musical by and starring 16-time Grammy winner Sting — inspired by the songwriter's own childhood — ended its Broadway run on Jan. 24 after …

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Hey, Johnny! Theatrical Advice I’m Dying to Be On Stage, But I’m Not Any Good Is There Anything I by Playbill Staff

Playbill.com's "Hey, Johnny!" theatrical advice column is back this week with advice for someone who longs to be in the spotlight but knows she doesn't have the talent it r…

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Friday, January 23, 2015

Sing Along With Bike-Riding Jeremy Jordan in New “Moving Too Fast” Clip from “Last Five Years” Movie by Playbill Staff

Richard LaGravenese's big-screen adaptation of Jason Robert Brown's The Last Five Years, starring Tony Award nominees Jeremy Jordan and Anna Kendrick, is slated for a Va…

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:26PM

No Plans Tonight? Spend It On Broadway for Less! Here’s What’s at TKTS by Playbill Staff

Friday nights are more fun on Broadway. There is an abundance of stellar theatre on offer tonight at TKTS. Head to one of New York City's booths to score some discounted theatre tickets.

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Thursday, January 22, 2015

THE SCREENING ROOM: Elaine Paige, Ann Miller, Polly Bergen, Elaine Stritch, Yvonne DeCarlo and More by Playbill Staff

The critically acclaimed 2011 revival of Follies, which features a Tony Award-winning score by Stephen Sondheim, played its final performance on Broadway Jan. 22, 2012. In celebration of…

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Monday, January 19, 2015

Late Night Watch: Johnny Depp, Kristin Chenoweth, Lea Michele, Ewan McGregor and Ruth Wilson Hit Tal by Playbill Staff

Plan your week of television. We've put together a list of your favorite Broadway stars' talk-show appearances.

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Beat the Monday Blues With a Show! Here’s What’s at TKTS Tonight by Playbill Staff

Kick-start your week with a wonderfully affordable night of stellar theatre, made possible by TKTS.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:29PM
Sunday, January 18, 2015

Hey, Johnny! Theatrical Advice I’m Not Supported in My Love of Theatre What Do I Do? by Playbill Staff

Playbill.com's "Hey, Johnny!" theatrical advice column is back this week with advice for someone who feels unsupported in her theatrical dreams.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Sunday Funday Is Gonna Rock! Constantine Maroulis, Mitchell Jarvis and Rock of Ages Cast Takeover Pl by Playbill Staff

Tony Award nominee Constantine Maroulis and Mitchell Jarvis, stars of Broadway's Rock of Ages, take over Playbill's official Instagram account Jan. 18 to share exclusive pictures and…

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Hey, Johnny! Theatrical Advice - How Do I Get the Courage to Step Up to the Mic? by Playbill Staff

Playbill.com's "Hey, Johnny!" theatrical advice column is back this week with advice for someone who feels unsupported in her theatrical dreams.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, January 16, 2015

No Plans Tonight? Spend a Friday Night on Broadway! Here’s Our Discount Tix Guide by Playbill Staff

Friday nights are more fun on Broadway. There is an abundance of stellar theatre on offer tonight at TKTS. Head to one of New York City's booths to score some discounted theatre tickets.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:01PM

Sunday Funday Is Gonna Rock! Constantine Maroulis, Mitchell Jarvis and Rock of Ages Cast Will Takeov by Playbill Staff

Tony Award nominee Constantine Maroulis and Mitchell Jarvis, stars of Broadway's Rock of Ages, will take over Playbill's official Instagram account Jan. 18 to share exclusive picture…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:29PM
Thursday, January 15, 2015

The Verdict: Read Reviews for Broadway’s Honeymoon in Vegas by Playbill Staff

The new musical Honeymoon in Vegas, based on the 1992 Castle Rock Entertainment film of the same name, officially opened at Broadway's Nederlander Theatre Jan. 15. Critics have begun fil…

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:15PM

Jean-Claude Baker, Owner of Celebrated Theatre District Bistro Chez Josephine and Adopted Son of Ico by Playbill Staff

Jean-Claude Baker, owner of the famed theatre district restaurant, Chez Josephine, died Jan. 15 at the age of 71. New York City's Chez Josephine was frequently visited by the Broadwa…

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:25PM

Watch the Academy Award Nominations Live! by Playbill Staff

Actor Chris Pine, Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs, and directors Alfonso Cuarón and J.J. Abrams are announcing the Academy Award nominations live from the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Be…

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Tuesday, January 13, 2015

The Verdict: Read Critics Reviews of Constellations Starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Ruth Wilson by Playbill Staff

Jake Gyllenhaal and Ruth Wilson make their Broadway debuts in Nick Payne's Constellations, which opens on Broadway Jan. 13. What did critics think of the enigmatic and romantic two-h…

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THE CALL BOARD: Upcoming Audition Listings in NYC and Nationally 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 car…

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The Showbiz Questions Everyone Is Afraid to Ask and the Advice You Need to Hear by Playbill Staff

Playbill.com's "Hey, Johnny!" theatrical advice columnist wants to hear what's keeping you up at night (because all theatre people are night owls, right?).

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:41PM

Kristin Chenoweth Talks Twentieth Century, Vocal Rest and Why Her Dog Isn’t a Fan of Her Singing on by Playbill Staff

Tony Award winner Kristin Chenoweth, who returns to Broadway this spring in the revival of On the Twentieth Century, stopped by "Late Night With Seth Meyers" Jan. 12.

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The Verdict: Critics Review Revised London Production of Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown by Playbill Staff

The West End premiere of a revised version of Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, David Yazbek and Jeffrey Lane's 2010 Broadway musical version of the 1988 film of the same name b…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:16AM
Monday, January 12, 2015

What to See Tonight On and Off-Broadway! Our Monday Night Discount Tix Guide by Playbill Staff

Kick-start your week with a wonderfully affordable night of stellar theatre, made possible by TKTS.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:44PM
Saturday, January 10, 2015

Hey, Johnny! Theatrical Advice - 10 Resolutions Every Actor Should Make for 2015 by Playbill Staff

Playbill.com's "Hey, Johnny!" theatrical advice column is back this week with a list of resolutions actors should make for the coming year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:59PM

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