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Friday, April 18, 2014

Playbill Quiz: Over a Dozen Divas Sing "I'm Still Here"; Can You Name Them All? (The Video Answers) by Playbill Staff

The original Broadway production of Stephen Sondheim's Follies opened April 4, 1971, at the Winter Garden Theatre. Playbill.com marked the occasion with an audio quiz for musical fans.

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The Verdict: Critics Review Act One, Starring Tony Shalhoub, Santino Fontana and Andrea Martin by Playbill Staff

Act One, the new stage production based on the memoir of Broadway playwright, director and lyricist Moss Hart, officially opened on Broadway April 17 at Lincoln Center Theater's Vivian B…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:49AM

From Romeo and Juliet to Of Mice and Men, A Look at the 2013-14 Season: The Play Revivals by Playbill Staff

With the 2013-14 Broadway season coming to a close this month (April 24 is the cut-off date for eligibility for the 68th Annual Tony Awards), Playbill.com offers a four-part look at the curr…

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Wednesday, April 16, 2014

The Verdict: Live Updating Reviews for Of Mice and Men Starring James Franco and Chris O'Dowd by Playbill Staff

The Broadway revival of John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men, which marks the Main Stem debuts of co-stars James Franco and Chris O'Dowd, officially opened on Broadway April 16 at the Lo…

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:32PM

The Verdict: Critics Review Of Mice and Men Starring James Franco and Chris O'Dowd by Playbill Staff

The Broadway revival of John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men, which marks the Main Stem debuts of co-stars James Franco and Chris O'Dowd, officially opened on Broadway April 16 at the Lo…

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:32PM

THE SCREENING ROOM: Happy Birthday, Kelli O'Hara (Video) by Playbill Staff

Four-time Tony Award nominee Kelli O'Hara, who is back on Broadway this season in the Jason Robert Brown musical The Bridges of Madison County, celebrates a birthday April 16.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:58PM

THE SCREENING ROOM: "Dancing With the Stars" Contestants Take Perfect Score with "Let It Go" Routine (Video) by Playbill Staff

"Dancing With the Stars" competitors James Maslow and Peta Murgatroyd earned the season's first perfect score April 14 when they performed a routine to the Academy Award-winnin…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:51AM
Tuesday, April 15, 2014

THE SCREENING ROOM: Kristin Chenoweth Discusses Her Return to Broadway, Favorite Roles and Peter Pan (Video) by Playbill Staff

In a recent interview with Andy Cohen on "Watch What Happens Live," Tony Award-winner Kristin Chenoweth spoke about a return to Broadway, her favorite roles and the upcoming NBC br…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:40PM

THE SCREENING ROOM: Happy Birthday, Caissie Levy (Video) by Playbill Staff

Caissie Levy, currently starring as Fantine in the 2014 revival of Les Misérables, celebrates her birthday April 15. In celebration, Playbill.com has compiled favorite moments from Le…

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Monday, April 14, 2014

The Verdict: Critics Review Audra McDonald in Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill by Playbill Staff

Five-time Tony Award-winning actress Audra McDonald returns to Broadway as Billie Holiday in Lanie Robertson's play with music, Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill, which offici…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:27AM
Sunday, April 13, 2014

PLAYBILL VIDEO WEEK IN REVIEW: Highlights from Bullets Over Broadway, Cripple of Inishmaan With Daniel Radcliffe, The Realistic Joneses and More by Playbill Staff

Playbill.com's weekly recap of its coverage of Broadway performances, celebrity interviews, web series and opening nights – in case they were missed the first time around.

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Saturday, April 12, 2014

CELEBRITY BUZZ: Audra McDonald Is Billie Holliday, Bullets Over Broadway Opens, Pulitzer Predictions, Zach Braff, Sutton Foster, Kyle Dean Massey and by Playbill Staff

Check out the latest Broadway celebrity interviews, features, news and multimedia from Playbill.com this week.

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Friday, April 11, 2014

THE SCREENING ROOM: Alan Cumming and Cabaret Cast Perform "Willkommen" on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" (Video) by Playbill Staff

Tony Award winner Alan Cumming and cast members from the Broadway return of Cabaret performed on NBC's "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" April 10. 

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:35PM

From A Time to Kill to Casa Valentina, A Look at the 2013-14 Season: The Plays by Playbill Staff

With the 2013-14 Broadway season coming to a close this month (April 24 is the cut-off date for eligibility for the 68th Annual Tony Awards), Playbill.com offers a four-part look at the curr…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, April 10, 2014

THE SCREENING ROOM: A First Look at Baz Luhrmann's Strictly Ballroom Musical (Video) by Playbill Staff

Producers have released a new commercial for the Australian stage premiere of Baz Luhrmann's Strictly Ballroom, which began performances March 25 at the Lyric Theatre in Sydney.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:36PM
Wednesday, April 9, 2014

THE SCREENING ROOM: Anne Hathaway Sings Broadway Versions of Rap Songs With Jimmy Fallon by Playbill Staff

Award-winning actress Anne Hathaway took the stage at "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon" to perform Broadway renditions of rap songs.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM
Tuesday, April 8, 2014

THE SCREENING ROOM: "Glee" Covers Stephen Sondheim's "No One Is Alone," "Broadway Baby" and More by Playbill Staff

The April 8 episode of "Glee," titled "Bash," promises performances of songs written by award-winning composer-lyricist Stephen Sondheim.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:01PM

THE SCREENING ROOM: Celebrating Tony Award Winner Michael Bennett (Video) by Playbill Staff

Tony Award winner Michael Bennett would have celebrated his 71st birthday April 8. In honor of the award-winning choreographer, director, performer, producer and writer, Playbill.com looks b…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:34PM
Monday, April 7, 2014

Playbill Quiz: Over a Dozen Divas Sing "I'm Still Here"; Can You Name Them All? by Playbill Staff

The original Broadway production of Stephen Sondheim's Follies opened April 4, 1971, at the Winter Garden Theatre. Playbill.com is marking the occasion with a quiz for musical fans.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:00PM

THE SCREENING ROOM: Anna Kendrick Parodies Beauty and the Beast and The Little Mermaid on "SNL" (Video) by Playbill Staff

Tony and Academy Award nominee Anna Kendrick, who will appear in the upcoming Disney film adaptation of Into the Woods, hosted "Saturday Night Live" April 5.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:21AM

THE SCREENING ROOM: Remembering Mickey Rooney (Video) by Playbill Staff

Tony and Academy Award nominee Mickey Rooney died April 6 at the age of 93.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:07AM

The Verdict: Critics Review The Realistic Joneses with Michael C. Hall, Toni Collette, Marisa Tomei and Tracy Letts by Playbill Staff

The Broadway premiere of playwright Will Eno's The Realistic Joneses, featuring Michael C. Hall, Toni Collette, Marisa Tomei and Tracy Letts, officially opened on Broadway April 6 at the…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:41AM
Sunday, April 6, 2014

The Top Ten Reasons Why We Love Alan Cumming by Playbill Staff

Tony Award winner Alan Cumming has returned to the Kit Kat Club and his award-winning role as the Emcee in Cabaret.

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Saturday, April 5, 2014

PLAYBILL VIDEO WEEK IN REVIEW: Highlights from If/Then, Jasper in Deadland, Jeremy Jordan Sings "Let It Go" and More by Playbill Staff

Playbill.com's weekly recap of its coverage of Broadway performances, celebrity interviews, web series and opening nights – in case they were missed the first time around.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, April 4, 2014

THE SCREENING ROOM: Watch the New Trailer for HBO's "The Normal Heart" With Julia Roberts, Jim Parsons and Mark Ruffalo (Video) by Playbill Staff

As previously reported, Ryan Murphy's film adaptation of Larry Kramer's landmark AIDS drama The Normal Heart, starring Julia Roberts, Matt Bomer, Mark Ruffalo and Jim Parsons, will p…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:08PM

From First Date to Cabaret, A Look at the 2013-14 Season: The Musicals by Playbill Staff

With the 2013-14 Broadway season coming to a close this month (April 24 is the cut-off date for eligibility for the 68th Annual Tony Awards), Playbill.com offers a four-part look at the curr…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, April 3, 2014

THE SCREENING ROOM: Norm Lewis and Andrew Lloyd Webber Rehearse Phantom (Video) by Playbill Staff

Norm Lewis, a Tony Award nominee for his performance as Porgy in The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess, will become the first African-American performer to star in the title role in the New York…

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:14PM

The Verdict: Critics Review Encores! Most Happy Fella With Laura Benanti, Cheyenne Jackson and Shuler Hensley by Playbill Staff

The New York City Center Encores! production of Frank Loesser’s The Most Happy Fella opened April 2 for a run through April 6.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:40PM

The Verdict: Live Updating Critics' Reviews of A Raisin in the Sun Starring Denzel Washington by Playbill Staff

The Broadway revival of Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun, starring Denzel Washington and LaTanya Richardson Jackson, officially opened April 3 at the Barrymore Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:32PM

The Verdict: Critics Review Broadway Revival of A Raisin in the Sun Starring Denzel Washington by Playbill Staff

The Broadway revival of Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun, starring Denzel Washington and LaTanya Richardson Jackson, officially opened April 3 at the Barrymore Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:28PM

The Story of Spelvin: A History of Broadway's Long-Running Acting Legend by Playbill Staff

Playbill relaunches a theatregoing tradition with the Spelvin Society. We look back at the history of the "insider" society and the mystery man of the stage for whom it was named.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:30PM

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