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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. 

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The Verdict: Critics Review New Musical Revue After Midnight, Starring Fantasia Barrino by Playbill Staff

After Midnight, the new Jazz-Age musical revue that reintroduces the Cotton Club's tradition of welcoming the stars of today, opened Nov. 3 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre. Grammy Aw…

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Sunday, November 3, 2013

Playbill Poll: What Stage Work Should "Glee" Actor Chris Colfer Star In? Readers Respond by Playbill Staff

The Fox hit musical series "Glee" recently announced that it will not continue past a sixth season, so we thought: What stage work could "Glee" actor Chris Colfer star in…

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PLAYBILL VIDEO WEEK IN REVIEW: Wicked's 10th Anniversary, Nikki M. James, Nothing to Hide, Porgy and Bess on Tour 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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Friday, November 1, 2013

THE SCREENING ROOM: "Sesame Street" Parodies Les Misérables (Video) by Playbill Staff

The characters of "Sesame Street" took a page from Broadway during a recent episode of the award-winning children's series, which paid tribute to the international hit musical …

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Thursday, October 31, 2013

THE SCREENING ROOM: A First Look at Hello, Dolly! Tour Starring Sally Struthers (Video) by Playbill Staff

Emmy Award-winning actress Sally Struthers currently stars as unshakable matchmaker Dolly Levi in the 50th anniversary U.S. tour of the Tony Award-winning Jerry Herman musical Hello, Do…

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From Bette Midler to Beth Leavel: Dream Casting a Hocus Pocus Musical by Playbill Staff

The staff of Playbill.com shares its casting ideas for a musical adaption of the Disney film "Hocus Pocus."

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Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Inside the Emerald City: Wicked's Elphaba by Playbill Staff

Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman's international hit musical Wicked celebrates its 10th anniversary on Broadway Oct. 30 at the Gershwin Theatre. To mark the Broadway milestone, Playbi…

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Tuesday, October 29, 2013

THE SCREENING ROOM: Amber Riley, Shoshana Bean, Todrick Hall and More Dance the "Spell Block Tango" (Video) by Playbill Staff

Todrick Hall, former Memphis cast member, "American Idol" finalist and YouTube personality, has released his latest YouTube video, "Spell Block Tango," inspired by Disney…

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THE SCREENING ROOM: Justin Sayre, Molly Pope and Lady Rizo Celebrate Liza Minnelli at The Meeting* (Video) by Playbill Staff

On Sept. 25 The Meeting*, featuring Justin Sayre, Molly Pope and Lady Rizo, celebrated award-winning entertainer Liza Minnelli at 54 Below.

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Sunday, October 27, 2013

Playbill Poll: What is Your Favorite Song by Andrew Lloyd Webber? Readers Respond by Playbill Staff

Last week, Playbill.com correspondent Ben Rimalower shared his top ten list of songs by Andrew Lloyd Webber, the composer of Evita, The Phantom of the Opera and Cats.

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Saturday, October 26, 2013

PLAYBILL VIDEO WEEK IN REVIEW: Lorna's Pink Party, Fun Home, The Snow Geese, Merrily We Roll Along 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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Friday, October 25, 2013

THE SCREENING ROOM: Exclusive Clue from Wicked Category on "Jeopardy!" (Video) by Playbill Staff

The international hit musical Wicked celebrates its upcoming 10th anniversary on Broadway with three national television appearances airing the week of Oct. 28. Among them, a special categor…

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THE SCREENING ROOM: Happy Birthday, Barbara Cook (Video) by Playbill Staff

Stage veteran Barbara Cook celebrates her birthday today. Among Cook's Broadway credits are Flahooley, Candide and The Music Man, for which she received a Tony.

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The Verdict: Critics Review The Snow Geese on Broadway Starring Mary-Louise Parker by Playbill Staff

The world premiere of The Snow Geese, Sharr White's new drama starring Mary-Louise Parker as a newly widowed woman unable to cope with the realities of her changing world, opened on Broa…

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Inside the Emerald City: Wicked's Glinda by Playbill Staff

Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman's international hit musical Wicked celebrates its 10th anniversary on Broadway Oct. 30 at the Gershwin Theatre. To mark the Broadway milestone, Playbi…

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Thursday, October 24, 2013

THE SCREENING ROOM: Happy Birthday, Raúl Esparza (Video) by Playbill Staff

Raúl Esparza received Tony nominations for his performances in Speed-the-Plow, Company, The Homecoming and Taboo. He celebrates his birthday today.

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The Verdict: Critics Review John Kander-Greg Pierce Musical The Landing, Starring David Hyde Pierce, Off-Broadway by Playbill Staff

The Vineyard Theatre's production of John Kander and Greg Pierce's The Landing, starring Tony and Emmy winner David Hyde Pierce and Julia Murney, officially opened Oct. 23 Off-Broadw…

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Wednesday, October 23, 2013

THE SCREENING ROOM: Idina Menzel, Stephen Schwartz, Eden Espinosa, Annaleigh Ashford and More Reflect on Wicked's 10th Anniversary (Video) by Playbill Staff

Wicked will celebrate its 10th anniversary on Broadway Oct. 30, and the creative team and cast members are sharing their thoughts about the show.

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The Verdict: Critics Review Jeanine Tesori-Lisa Kron Musical Fun Home at the Public Theater by Playbill Staff

Fun Home — the new musical by Tony nominees Jeanine Tesori and Lisa Kron that is based on the darkly comic, coming-of-age graphic memoir by Alison Bechdel — officially opened Off…

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Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Inside the Emerald City: Wicked's Boq by Playbill Staff

Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman's international hit musical Wicked, which takes audiences to Oz before L. Frank Baum's famous tale of Dorothy begins, will celebrate its 10th anni…

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Monday, October 21, 2013

THE SCREENING ROOM: Happy Birthday, Aaron Tveit; Performances from Wicked, Les Miz, Next to Normal and More (Video) by Playbill Staff

"Les Misérables" film star Aaron Tveit celebrates his birthday Oct. 21. He has appeared on Broadway in Hairspray, Wicked, Next to Normal and Catch Me If You Can.

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The Verdict: Critics Review A Time to Kill on Broadway by Playbill Staff

A Time to Kill, the new stage drama based on John Grisham’s best-selling novel, officially opened Oct. 20 at the John Golden Theatre.

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Sunday, October 20, 2013

Playbill Poll: What is Your Favorite Song by Jason Robert Brown? Readers Respond by Playbill Staff

Last week, Playbill.com asked Betsy Wolfe and Adam Kantor, who co-starred in the revival of Jason Robert Brown's The Last Five Years and recently revisited that musical's score at 54…

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Saturday, October 19, 2013

PLAYBILL VIDEO WEEK IN REVIEW: Chita Rivera, Last Five Years, After Midnight and Disney's "Frozen" 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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Friday, October 18, 2013

THE SCREENING ROOM: A First Look at Disney's Broadway-Bound Aladdin in Rehearsals (Video) by Playbill Staff

Disney's Aladdin, a stage adaptation of the 1992 Academy Award-winning animated film musical, is in rehearsals for its Nov. 1 premiere at Toronto's Mirvish Theatre, where it will run…

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THE SCREENING ROOM: Remembering Gwen Verdon (Video) by Playbill Staff

On Oct. 18, 2000, Broadway lost one of its brightest stars - legendary dancer Gwen Verdon. The iconic Fosse dancer was a four-time Tony winner for her performances in Damn Yankees, Redhead, …

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Thursday, October 17, 2013

Inside the Emerald City: Wicked's Fiyero by Playbill Staff

Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman's international hit musical Wicked, which takes audiences to Oz before L. Frank Baum's famous tale of Dorothy begins, will celebrate its 10th anni…

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THE SCREENING ROOM: Company, Oklahoma!, Barbra Streisand and More Highlight PBS Fall Arts Festival (Video) by Playbill Staff

The seven-week 2013 PBS Arts Fall Festival will premiere Oct. 18 with Great Performances' "40th Anniversary Celebration."

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The Verdict: Critics Review Off-Broadway's Romeo and Juliet, Starring Elizabeth Olsen and Julian Cihi by Playbill Staff

The Classic Stage Company production of Romeo and Juliet, starring Julian Cihi and Elizabeth Olsen in the respective title roles, officially opened Oct. 16 Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:22AM
Wednesday, October 16, 2013

THE SCREENING ROOM: Happy Birthday, Angela Lansbury (Video) by Playbill Staff

Angela Lansbury celebrates her birthday Oct. 16. The acclaimed actress is a five-time Tony Award winner for Mame, Dear World, Gypsy, Sweeney Todd and Blithe Spirit.

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