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Saturday, November 23, 2013

The Verdict: Critics Review Disney's Aladdin in Toronto by Playbill Staff

Disney's Aladdin, starring Adam Jacobs as charming street rat Aladdin and Courtney Reed as misunderstood princess Jasmine, officially opened its pre-Broadway engagement Nov. 21 at T…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:38AM

THE SCREENING ROOM: Meet Miss Saigon London Revival Star Eva Noblezada (Video) by Playbill Staff

Producer Cameron Mackintosh announced Nov. 22 that 17-year-old American actress Eva Noblezada would star as Kim in the London revival of Miss Saigon.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, November 22, 2013

THE SCREENING ROOM: A First Look at the New Stars of Miss Saigon (Video) by Playbill Staff

Producer Cameron Mackintosh has announced the new stars of the 2014 London revival of Miss Saigon, which will begin performances May 3, 2014, at the Prince Edward Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:46PM

The Verdict: Critics Review The Commons of Pensacola, Starring Sarah Jessica Parker and Blythe Danner by Playbill Staff

The Manhattan Theatre Club's world-premiere engagement of Amanda Peet's The Commons of Pensacola, starring Sarah Jessica Parker and Blythe Danner, officially opened Off-Broadway Nov.…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:09AM

CUE & A REVISITED: "Favorite Showtunes of All Time"; Over 70 Actors Respond by Playbill Staff

From the title song of Ragtime to Floyd Collins' "Riddle Song," to "Rose's Turn," "Sunday" and "The Next Ten Minutes" from The Last Five Years…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, November 21, 2013

THE SCREENING ROOM: Darren Criss and Lea Salonga Offer Impromptu Piano Bar Performances of "On My Own" and "A Whole New World" (Video) by Playbill Staff

Tony Award winner Lea Salonga and "Glee" star Darren Criss paid a visit to the legendary New York City piano bar "Marie's Crisis" Nov. 9 to belt out some showtunes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:45PM

THE SCREENING ROOM: Carrie Underwood, Audra McDonald, Stephen Moyer and More Sing in Extended Sound of Music Live! Teaser (Video) by Playbill Staff

NBC has released an extended trailer for the television broadcast of The Sound of Music Live!, starring Grammy Award winner Carrie Underwood, which will be presented Dec. 5 beginning at 8 PM…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

THE SCREENING ROOM: Two Clips from HBO's "Six By Sondheim" (Video) by Playbill Staff

"Six By Sondheim," the new HBO documentary that presents an intimate look at the career and personal life of award-winning composer-lyricist Stephen Sondheim, will debut Dec. 9 on …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, November 20, 2013

THE SCREENING ROOM: Happy Birthday, Jeremy Jordan (Video) by Playbill Staff

Tony Award-nominated Newsies star Jeremy Jordan celebrates his birthday Nov. 20. Playbill.com has put together some favorite moments from his career to mark the special day.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:04PM

THE SCREENING ROOM: Betty Buckley, Patti LuPone, Alice Ripley, Eden Espinosa, Lindsay Mendez and More Sing "Meadowlark" (Video) by Playbill Staff

"Meadowlark," the story song from the Stephen Schwartz musical The Baker's Wife, has been a favorite among theatre fans and Broadway belters since it first premiered in the lat…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:55AM
Tuesday, November 19, 2013

THE SCREENING ROOM: Happy Birthday, Laura Osnes! (Video) by Playbill Staff

Tony Award nominee Laura Osnes, who currently stars in the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical Cinderella, celebrates her birthday Nov. 19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM
Monday, November 18, 2013

THE SCREENING ROOM: Happy Birthday, Anthony Warlow (Video) by Playbill Staff

Australian leading man Anthony Warlow is currently starring as Daddy Warbucks in Annie, his Broadway debut performance. He celebrates his birthday today.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:45PM
Sunday, November 17, 2013

Playbill Poll: What Stage Work Should Grammy Award Winner Lady Gaga Star In? Readers Respond by Playbill Staff

Grammy Award winner Lady Gaga recently released her third studio album, "ARTPOP." The album, which features a reference to "The Wizard of Oz," made us wonder: What stage …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, November 15, 2013

The Verdict: Critics Review William Finn-James Lapine Musical Little Miss Sunshine at Second Stage by Playbill Staff

Second Stage Theatre's production of Little Miss Sunshine, the new musical comedy by Tony Award winners William Finn and James Lapine that is based on the 2006 road-trip comedy…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

The Verdict: Critics Review Stephen Sondheim and Wynton Marsalis' A Bed and a Chair, Starring Bernadette Peters by Playbill Staff

A Bed and a Chair: A New York Love Affair, a collaboration between Tony-winning composer-lyricist Stephen Sondheim and jazz musician-composer Wynton Marsalis, began performances Nov. 13 at N…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:15AM

THE SCREENING ROOM: Remembering Tony Winner Dorothy Loudon (Video) by Playbill Staff

Dorothy Loudon won a Tony for her portrayal of Miss Hannigan in the original production of Annie. Her other Broadway credits included Sweeney Todd and Noises Off. She died Nov. 15, 2003…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM
Thursday, November 14, 2013

THE SCREENING ROOM: Celebrating Tony Award Winner Bernadette Peters (Video) by Playbill Staff

Two-time Tony winner Bernadette Peters is back on the New York stage in A Bed and a Chair: A New York Love Affair, a collaboration between Tony-winning composer-lyricist Stephen Sondheim and…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:12PM

The Verdict: Critics Review Billy Crystal's 700 Sundays by Playbill Staff

Stage and screen star Billy Crystal has returned to Broadway for a limited nine-week engagement of his Tony Award-winning play 700 Sundays, which officially opened at the Imperial Theatre No…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:23AM

Broadway at Your Fingertips! Playbill.com Incorporates New Search Feature by Playbill Staff

Playbill, the most recognized brand in the theatre for almost 130 years, has made it easier to access archived content on our website with our newly installed search engine.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, November 13, 2013

THE SCREENING ROOM: New Trailers Released for The Sound of Music Live! With Carrie Underwood (Video) by Playbill Staff

NBC has released additional teasers for the upcoming television broadcast of The Sound of Music Live!, starring Grammy Award winner Carrie Underwood, which will be presented Dec. 5 beginning…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:16PM

THE SCREENING ROOM: The Lion King Turns 16; Performances from Around the World (Video) by Playbill Staff

The Tony Award-winning Disney musical The Lion King celebrates 16 years on Broadway Nov. 13. The Tony winner for Best Musical features music by Elton John, lyrics by Tim Rice and Tony-winnin…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33PM
Monday, November 11, 2013

Broadway at Your Fingertips! Follow Playbill on Tumblr by Playbill Staff

Are you online? We are! Playbill, the most recognized brand in the theatre for almost 130 years, is available and active on various social media platforms, including our new Tumblr account.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:30PM

The Verdict: Critics Review All-Male Production of Richard III and Twelfth Night, Starring Mark Rylance by Playbill Staff

The Shakespeare's Globe productions of Twelfth Night and Richard III officially opened Nov. 10 at Broadway's Belasco Theatre. The all-male casts are headed by two-time…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:40AM
Sunday, November 10, 2013

Playbill Poll: What Should "X Factor" Contestant Rachel Potter's Next Broadway Project Be? Readers Respond by Playbill Staff

Broadway actress Rachel Potter, who has been seen in the revival of Evita and The Addams Family, currently finds herself amongst the Top 12 in the reality singing competition "The X Fac…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, November 8, 2013

THE SCREENING ROOM: Watch the Teaser of The Sound of Music Live! With Carrie Underwood (Video) by Playbill Staff

NBC has released a teaser for the upcoming television broadcast of The Sound of Music Live!, starring Grammy Award winner Carrie Underwood, which will be presented Dec. 5 beginning at 8 PM E…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:30PM
Thursday, November 7, 2013

THE SCREENING ROOM: Celebrating Tony Winner Patti LuPone (Video) by Playbill Staff

Two-time Tony Award-winning Evita and Gypsy star Patti LuPone returns to Carnegie Hall Nov. 7 with a new evening of song.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:28PM

The Verdict: Critics Review Theatrical Magic Show Nothing to Hide, Directed by Neil Patrick Harris, Off-Broadway by Playbill Staff

Nothing to Hide, the theatrical production created by magicians Derek DelGaudio and Helder Guimarães, officially opened Off-Broadway Nov. 6. Golden Globe nominee and Emmy Award winner…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:58AM

The Verdict: Critics Review Murder for Two, With Jeff Blumenkrantz and Brett Ryback, Off-Broadway by Playbill Staff

Murder for Two, the two-person whodunit musical starring Jeff Blumenkrantz and Brett Ryback as suspects and detective, respectively, opened Off-Broadway Nov. 6, following previews …

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:10AM
Tuesday, November 5, 2013

THE SCREENING ROOM: Happy Birthday, Andrea McArdle and Howard McGillin (Video) by Playbill Staff

Tony Award nominees Andrea McArdle and Howard McGillin celebrate birthdays Nov. 5.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:43PM

The Verdict: Critics Review Domesticated, Starring Laurie Metcalf and Jeff Goldblum Off-Broadway by Playbill Staff

The Lincoln Center Theater world premiere of Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Bruce Norris' Domesticated, starring Laurie Metcalf and Jeff Goldblum as a political couple embroi…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM
Monday, November 4, 2013

The Verdict: Critics Review A Midsummer Night's Dream, Directed by Tony Award Winner Julie Taymor by Playbill Staff

Theatre for a New Audience's production of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream officially opened Nov. 2 following preview performances that began Oct. 19. 

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:22AM

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