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Sunday, February 2, 2014

Theatre Community and More React to Death of Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman by Playbill Staff

Members of the entertainment industry, including The LAByrinth Theatre Company, The Public Theater, Steve Martin, John Leguizamo, David Lindsay Abaire and more, have shared thoughts on the d…

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THE SCREENING ROOM: Happy Birthday, Elaine Stritch! by Playbill Staff

Unstoppable showbiz icon Elaine Stritch, the Tony-winning leading lady with a singular voice and demeanor who has become synonymous with Stephen Sondheim's "The Ladies Who Lunch,&qu…

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PLAYBILL VIDEO WEEK IN REVIEW: Christian Borle and Rachel York Preview Little Me, Andrew Keenan-Bolger at the Junior Theater Festival, Broadway Bares: 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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PLAYBILL POLL: Readers Cast Their Dream Super Bowl Halftime Show by Playbill Staff

At Super Bowl XLVIII Renee Fleming will be the first opera singer in Super Bowl history to perform the National Anthem. With this divergence from previous performers, who include Kelly Clark…

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THE SCREENING ROOM: Celebrating Tony Winner Christian Borle by Playbill Staff

Tony winner Christian Borle will star in the Encores! production of Little Me, playing six very different roles, beginning Feb. 5. Portraying a variety of roles is nothing new to the Broadwa…

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Friday, January 31, 2014

PHOTO SPECIAL: Playbill "Plays Ball" in Anticipation of Super Bowl XLVIII by Playbill Staff

With Super Bowl XLVIII taking over Times Square and the Broadway theatre district, the Playbill.com staff decided to join in on the fun and edit a handful of Playbill covers in honor of the …

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THE SCREENING ROOM: Happy Birthday, Dolly! — Our Favorite Carol Channing Moments (Video) by Playbill Staff

Tony Award winner Carol Channing—the "larger-than-life" film, stage and television personality—celebrates her 93rd birthday Jan. 31. In honor of Dolly's big day, Pl…

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Tuesday, January 28, 2014

THE SCREENING ROOM: Nathan Lane and Cast of Jersey Boys Present "Stay Mr. Hannity" on "The Daily Show" by Playbill Staff

Following Governor Andrew Cuomo's statement that "extreme conservatives, who are right-to-life, pro-assault weapon, anti-gay... have no place in the state of New York," Fox New…

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Monday, January 27, 2014

THE SCREENING ROOM: The Skivvies with Special Guests Lena Hall, Justin Matthew Sargent, Zak Resnick and Sophie B. Hawkins (Video) by Playbill Staff

The Skivvies returned to 54 Below Jan. 25 for a late-night concert featuring special guests Lena Hall, Justin Matthew Sargent, Zak Resnick and Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Sophie B. Ha…

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THE SCREENING ROOM: Marin Mazzie Sings National Anthem at Yankee Stadium (Video) by Playbill Staff

Marin Mazzie, who will soon star in the Broadway premiere of Woody Allen's Bullets Over Broadway, performed the National Anthem during the NHL Stadium Series Game Jan. 26 at Yankee Stadi…

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Saturday, January 25, 2014

THE SCREENING ROOM: Elena Roger, Patti LuPone, Madonna, Elaine Paige and More Sing "Buenos Aires" (Video) by Playbill Staff

The 2012 Tony-nominated revival of Evita played its final performance Jan. 26, 2013, at the Marquis Theatre. In celebration of the production, Playbill.com has surfed the web for various per…

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Friday, January 24, 2014

THE SCREENING ROOM: The Internet Goes Wild for "Let It Go" from "Frozen"; Our Favorite Covers (Video) by Playbill Staff

"Let It Go," the popular single from the Disney animated musical "Frozen" has become an internet sensation. The song penned by Robert and Kristen Anderson-Lopez was also …

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The Verdict: Critics Review John Patrick Shanley's Outside Mullingar, With Brían F. O'Byrne and Debra Messing by Playbill Staff

The Manhattan Theatre Club world premiere of Tony and Oscar winner John Patrick Shanley's Outside Mullingar, starring Brían F. O’Byrne and Debra Messing, officially opened J…

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Wednesday, January 22, 2014

THE SCREENING ROOM: Elaine Paige, Ann Miller, Polly Bergen, Elaine Stritch, Yvonne DeCarlo and More Sing "I'm Still Here" from Follies (Video) 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 the…

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Sunday, January 19, 2014

Playbill Poll: Who Should Play Elsa in the Stage Adaptation of Disney's "Frozen"? Readers Respond by Playbill Staff

With Disney in the early stages of developing its hit animated musical "Frozen" for the stage, we wondered: Who should star as Snow Queen Elsa in the future adaptation?

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Friday, January 17, 2014

The Verdict: Critics Review Machinal by Playbill Staff

Machinal, the 1928 drama inspired by real-life murderer Ruth Snyder, opened Jan. 16 at the American Airlines Theatre.

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Thursday, January 16, 2014

THE SCREENING ROOM: Les Miz Valjeans Colm Wilkinson and Ramin Karimloo Perform "Bring Him Home" Encore (Video) by Playbill Staff

Colm Wilkinson, the Tony Award-nominated original star of Les Misérables, who recently joined the Toronto company of that musical for a special charity performance on Jan. 11, offered…

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THE SCREENING ROOM: Happy Birthday, Ethel – Our Favorite Merman Moments by Playbill Staff

Ethel Merman – who possessed the voice that defined the Broadway belt – would have turned 106 Jan. 16. Rose, Reno Sweeney and Annie Oakley were all strong, no-nonsense women and …

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Wednesday, January 15, 2014

THE SCREENING ROOM: Songs by The Contemporary Musical Theatre Songwriters You Should Know (Part Two) by Playbill Staff

The Contemporary Musical Theatre Songwriters You Should Know: LIVE!, a concert featuring rising musical theatre songwriters that is based on the Playbill.com feature of the same name, will b…

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THE SCREENING ROOM: Happy Birthday, Andrea Martin (Video) by Playbill Staff

Two-time Tony Award winner Andrea Martin, who will return to Brodway this spring in Act One, celebrates her birthday Jan. 15. Here, Playbill.com looks back at Martin's career with clips …

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Tuesday, January 14, 2014

THE SCREENING ROOM: Happy Birthday, Julia Murney (Video) by Playbill Staff

Julia Murney celebrates her birthday Jan. 14. Here, Playbill.com takes a look back at Murney's career with clips from her Broadway outings, concert performances and more.

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Sunday, January 12, 2014

The Verdict: Critics Review Beautiful: The Carole King Musical by Playbill Staff

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, the new stage production based on the life of the Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter, opened Jan. 12 at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre.

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Playbill Poll: Our Readers Pick the Broadway Musicals They Want to See Josh Groban Headline by Playbill Staff

In a recent appearance on "Watch What Happens Live," multiple Grammy award-nominee Josh Groban stated that Broadway was on the horizon. While the gifted vocalist has an original wo…

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Friday, January 10, 2014

THE SCREENING ROOM: Marvin Hamlisch and Ed Kleban Sing A Chorus Line's Finale for the First Time (Video) by Playbill Staff

Award-winning composer Marvin Hamlisch was recently honored in the PBS American Masters broadcast "Marvin Hamlisch: What He Did For Love."

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THE SCREENING ROOM: Patti LuPone, Lea Salonga, Anne Hathaway and More Sing "I Dreamed a Dream" (Video) by Playbill Staff

Les Misérables will make its anticipated Broadway return in March. As the date swiftly approaches, Playbill.com has surfed the web for some of our favorite performances of "…

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STAGE PORTRAIT: Beautiful: The Carole King Musical's Jessie Mueller and Jake Epstein 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, January 9, 2014

THE SCREENING ROOM: Barbra Streisand, Bernadette Peters, Patti LaBelle, Glenn Close and More Sing "Send in the Clowns" (Video) by Playbill Staff

The 2009 revival of A Little Night Music, which features a Tony Award-winning score by Stephen Sondheim, closed on Broadway Jan. 9, 2011. In celebration of the musical, Playbill.com takes a …

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Wednesday, January 8, 2014

Playbill Will Launch Playbill Preview Club, Featuring Pre- and Post-Show Events, With Off-Broadway's Disaster! by Playbill Staff

Playbill Preview Club, a night out on the town hosted by Playbill — the most recognized brand in the theatre for almost 130 years — will launch Jan. 28 with a trip to Off-Broadwa…

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THE SCREENING ROOM: Laura Benanti Explores Her Inner "Fosca" in Playbill Video's Exclusive "Live With Laura" by Playbill Staff

In the second episode of Playbill Video's exclusive series "Life with Laura," Tony Award winner Laura Benanti dressed as her favorite leading lady, Fosca from the Stephen Sondh…

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THE SCREENING ROOM: Laura Benanti Explores Her Inner "Fosca" in Playbill Video's Exclusive "Life With Laura" by Playbill Staff

In the second episode of Playbill Video's exclusive series "Life with Laura," Tony Award winner Laura Benanti dressed as her favorite leading lady, Fosca from the Stephen Sondh…

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PLAYBILL PLAYLIST: Jenna Leigh Green, Nic Rouleau, Hannah Elless and More Pick Favorite Spice Girls Songs by Playbill Staff

The New York City return of Broadway Loves the Spice Girls, a celebration of the pop group whose hits included "Wannabe," "Spice Up Your Life," "Stop" and …

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