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Wednesday, March 19, 2014

THE SCREENING ROOM: Happy Birthday, Glenn Close (Video) by Playbill Staff

Stage and screen star Glenn Close celebrates her birthday March 19. She is a three-time Tony winner for her roles in Sunset Boulevard, Death and the Maiden and The Real Thing.

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The Verdict: Critics Review Angela Lansbury in London Revival of Blithe Spirit by Playbill Staff

On March 18 five-time Tony Award winner Angela Lansbury opened in Noël Coward's Blithe Spirit at the West End's Gielgud Theatre, marking her first stage appearance in London for…

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Tuesday, March 18, 2014

THE SCREENING ROOM: Aaron Lazar, Randy Harrison, Lesli Margherita, Lin-Manuel Miranda and More Strip Down with The Skivvies (Video) by Playbill Staff

The Skivvies were joined by Randy Harrison, Morgan James, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Aaron Lazar and more during their One Giant Leaf for Mankind concerts at 54 Below March 14-15.

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Beyond the Barricades: Les Misérables' Thénardier and Madame Thénardier by Playbill Staff

The Tony Award-winning, international hit musical Les Misérables by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg will officially open on Broadway in a new revival March 23.

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Monday, March 17, 2014

THE SCREENING ROOM: Celebrating St. Patrick's Day With Once, Finian's Rainbow, Judy Garland and More by Playbill Staff

Playbill.com celebrates St. Patrick's Day with a look at performances from the Tony Award-winning, Dublin-set show Once, the Irish-themed musical Finian's Rainbow and more.

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THE SCREENING ROOM: Michael Ball, Ramin Karimloo, Caroline O'Connor, Jennifer Hudson, Fantasia and More Sing "The Impossible Dream" (Video) by Playbill Staff

Mitch Leigh, the Tony Award-winning composer of Man of La Mancha, died March 16 at the age of 86.

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Sunday, March 16, 2014

PLAYBILL VIDEO WEEK IN REVIEW: All The Way With Bryan Cranston, Aladdin, Sweeney Todd Highlights and Backstage at Bridges of Madison County 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, March 15, 2014

Beyond the Barricades: Les Misérables' Marius and Cosette by Playbill Staff

The Tony Award-winning, international hit musical Les Misérables by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg will officially open on Broadway in a new revival March 23.

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Friday, March 14, 2014

THE SCREENING ROOM: Watch Trailer for New Horror Musical "Stage Fright," Described As "Glee" Meets "Scream," With Minnie Driver (Video) by Playbill Staff

The trailer has been released for "Stage Fright," a new film musical described as "Glee" meets "Scream," which will be released digitally in April prior to a Ma…

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Thursday, March 13, 2014

The Verdict: Critics Review New Broadway Musical Rocky by Playbill Staff

Rocky, the new Lynn Ahrens-Stephen Flaherty musical based on the Academy Award-winning 1976 Sylvester Stallone film of the same name, officially opened on Broadway March 13 at the Winter Gar…

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The Verdict: Live Updating Reviews of New Broadway Musical Rocky by Playbill Staff

Rocky, the new Lynn Ahrens-Stephen Flaherty musical based on the Academy Award-winning 1976 Sylvester Stallone film of the same name, officially opened on Broadway March 13 at the Winter Gar…

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THE SCREENING ROOM: Celebrating Tony Nominee Toni Collette (Video) by Playbill Staff

Emmy winner Toni Collette stars in the Broadway production of Will Eno's The Realistic Joneses, which begins previews March 13.

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THE SCREENING ROOM: Ramin Karimloo and Cast of Les Miz Revival Sing on "GMA" Plus Six Other "One Day More" Performances (Video) by Playbill Staff

The cast of the Broadway return of Les Misérables, led by Ramin Karimloo, Nikki M. James, Will Swenson and more, appeared on "Good Morning America" March 13 to perform the r…

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THE SCREENING ROOM: Audra McDonald Sings Yahoo! Answers on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" (Video) by Playbill Staff

Tony Award winner Audra McDonald, who will return to Broadway this spring in Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill, stopped by "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" March 12 t…

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Playbill's Spelvin Society, Taking Theatregoers Out on the Town, Launches March 13 at Broadway's If/Then by Playbill Staff

Playbill, the most recognized brand in the theatre for almost 130 years, reinvents an underground theatrical tradition — the Spelvin Luncheon — which began in 1966 and was freque…

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Tuesday, March 11, 2014

THE SCREENING ROOM: Happy Birthday, John Barrowman (Video) by Playbill Staff

Stage and screen actor John Barrowman celebrates his birthday March 11. Playbill.com takes a look at his stage career, concert performances and more.

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Beyond the Barricades: Les Misérables' Eponine by Playbill Staff

The Tony Award-winning, international hit musical Les Misérables by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg will officially open on Broadway in a newly envisioned revival March…

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Monday, March 10, 2014

THE SCREENING ROOM: Looking Back at The Rocky Horror Show (Video) by Playbill Staff

The original Broadway production of Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show opened March 10, 1975. It starred Tim Curry as Frank 'N' Furter and played 45 performances.

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Sunday, March 9, 2014

PLAYBILL VIDEO WEEK IN REVIEW: Life With Laura Benanti, Sutton Foster in Violet, Idina Menzel, Big Fish Cast Album Exclusive 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, March 8, 2014

Beyond the Barricades: Les Misérables' Javert by Playbill Staff

The Tony Award-winning, international hit musical Les Misérables by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg will officially open on Broadway in a new revival March 23.

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Thursday, March 6, 2014

THE SCREENING ROOM: Happy Birthday, Stephen Schwartz (Video) by Playbill Staff

Academy Award-winning and Tony-nominated composer Stephen Schwartz celebrates his birthday March 6. Playbill.com looks back at his career with clips from his musicals, concert performances a…

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Wednesday, March 5, 2014

THE SCREENING ROOM: Lengthy Tribute to Philip Seymour Hoffman Honors Actor's Legacy by Playbill Staff

A 20-minute-long clip of scenes from the late Philip Seymour Hoffman's films has been created in tribute to the award-winning actor.

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PHOTO SPECIAL: John Travolta Presents Adele Dazeem in... by Playbill Staff

On Sunday night a new star was born when John Travolta introduced singing actress Adele Dazeem (a majorly mispronounced version of the Tony-winning Broadway talent Idina Menzel), who burst o…

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PHOTO SPECIAL: John Travolta Presents Adele Dazeem in... by Playbill Staff

On Sunday night a new star was born when John Travolta introduced singing actress Adele Dazeem (a majorly mispronounced version of the Tony-winning Broadway talent Idina Menzel), who burst o…

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THE SCREENING ROOM: Celebrating Tony Award Nominee Norm Lewis (Video) by Playbill Staff

Tony Award nominee Norm Lewis is set to make his American Songbook solo concert debut March 8 with his new concert Who Am I?

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Monday, March 3, 2014

THE SCREENING ROOM: Celebrating Shirley Jones by Playbill Staff

Shirley Jones, the famed singer and actress who starred in numerous movie musicals, will offer An Evening with Shirley Jones at the Café Carlyle beginning March 4.

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THE SCREENING ROOM: Denzel Washington Discusses Onstage Mishaps and A Raisin in the Sun On "The Tonight Show" (Video) by Playbill Staff

Tony Award winner Denzel Washington returns to Broadway this season in a revival of Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun. The actor stopped by "The Tonight Show" with Jimmy…

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Sunday, March 2, 2014

Playbill.com's Oscar Night Twitter and Instagram Watch: Broadway Takes Hollywood by Playbill Staff

From the nominees, to presenters and special performers, Broadway is well-represented at the 86th Academy Awards, which take place tonight in Los Angeles. Check out Playbill.com's ongoin…

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PLAYBILL VIDEO WEEK IN REVIEW: Highlights from The Bridges of Madison County, Casts of Les Miz and Raisin in the Sun Meet the Press 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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THE SCREENING ROOM: Movie Musicals at the Academy Awards by Playbill Staff

In honor of the 86th Academy Awards, Playbill.com has compiled a list of movie musicals that have won the Oscar for Best Picture over the years.

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Saturday, March 1, 2014

Beyond the Barricades: Les Misérables' Fantine by Playbill Staff

The Tony Award-winning, international hit musical Les Misérables by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg will officially open on Broadway in a new revival March 23.

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