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Wednesday, July 31, 2013

THE SCREENING ROOM: A Sneak Peek at Jason Robert Brown's The Bridges of Madison County (Video) by Playbill Staff

The Williamstown Theatre Festival is giving audiences a first look and listen to the new Jason Robert Brown musical The Bridges of Madison County, which premieres Aug. 1 in the Berkshires.

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THE SCREENING ROOM: Happy Birthday, Avenue Q by Playbill Staff

Avenue Q opened its 2,534-performance run on Jul. 31, 2003. The long-running musical comedy played Off-Broadway's Vineyard Theatre before transferring to Broadway, where it won the 2004 …

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THE SCREENING ROOM: Happy Birthday, Avenue Q (Video) by Playbill Staff

Avenue Q opened its 2,534-performance run on Jul. 31, 2003. The long-running musical comedy played Off-Broadway's Vineyard Theatre before transferring to Broadway, where it won the 2004 …

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THE SCREENING ROOM: Kristin Chenoweth Gives Anthony Weiner Some Wickedly "Popular" Advice (Video) by Playbill Staff

Tony Award-winning actress Kristin Chenoweth had a few "notes" for New York City mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner during her July 30 appearance on "The Tonight Show with Jay L…

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Monday, July 29, 2013

THE SCREENING ROOM: Idina Menzel, Shoshana Bean, Julia Murney and More Sing "Defying Gravity" (Video) by Playbill Staff

The hit Broadway musical Wicked, featuring a score by Stephen Schwartz and a book by Winnie Holzman, celebrates its tenth year on Broadway this October. In anticipation of its tenth annivers…

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Sunday, July 28, 2013

THE SCREENING ROOM: Lea Salonga, Samantha Barks, Lea Michele, Barbra Streisand and More Sing "On My Own" (Video) by Playbill Staff

Our readers shared their picks July 28 for who they'd like to see play Eponine in the Broadway revival of Les Misérables. We are taking a look at the many actresses who have perfo…

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Playbill Poll: Who Should Play Eponine in 2014 Broadway Revival of Les Miz? Readers Respond by Playbill Staff

With the creative team of the 2014 re-imagined revival of the Tony Award-winning musical Les Misérables in the midst of auditions, we wondered: Who should play the iconic role of Epon…

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Saturday, July 27, 2013

PLAYBILL VIDEO WEEK IN REVIEW: Bernadette Peters, Broadway Barks, Sutton Foster in Violet, I'm Getting My Act Together, Pippin, Let It Be, Soul Doctor by Playbill Staff

Playbill.com recaps its weekly 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, July 26, 2013

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

The 1992 revival of Man of La Mancha closed July 26, 1992. The production starred Raul Julia and Sheena Easton. To mark the day, Playbill.com is taking a look at selections from the Tony Awa…

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Thursday, July 25, 2013

CUE & A REVISITED: "How I Got My Equity Card"; Over 100 Actors Respond by Playbill Staff

Actors' Equity Association celebrated its centennial on May 26; to mark that milestone the editors of Playbill.com have combed through the past seven years of our popular Cue & A fea…

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The Verdict: Critics Review Broadway's Beatles Concert Experience, Let It Be by Playbill Staff

Let It Be, a concert experience of The Beatles' greatest hits, opened at Broadway's St. James Theatre July 24 following previews that began July 16. 

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:14PM

THE SCREENING ROOM: Celebrating the Singular Sensation A Chorus Line (Video) by Playbill Staff

The legendary 6,137-performance run of the Broadway musical A Chorus Line began July 25, 1975. Kelly Bishop, Donna McKechnie and Sammy Williams won Tony Awards for their roles in the landmar…

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Wednesday, July 24, 2013

The Skivvies' Summer Adventures: Zombie and Vampire-Hunting with Mitchell Jarvis and Katie Weber; and a Madonna Redux by Playbill Staff

The scantily-clad duo The Skivvies, otherwise known as musical theatre performers Nick Cearley and Lauren Molina, are taking Playbill.com along on their summer adventures in a new, stripped-…

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The Skivvies' Summer Adventures: Zombie and Vampire-Hunting with Mitchell Jarvis and Katie Webber; and a Madonna Redux by Playbill Staff

The scantily-clad duo The Skivvies, otherwise known as musical theatre performers Nick Cearley and Lauren Molina, are taking Playbill.com along on their summer adventures in a new, stripped-…

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THE SCREENING ROOM: Happy Birthday, Kristin Chenoweth (Video) by Playbill Staff

Tony Award winner Kristin Chenoweth celebrates her birthday July 24. Playbill.com looks back at her career with clips of her Broadway outings, concert appearances and more. 

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Tuesday, July 23, 2013

THE SCREENING ROOM: Happy Birthday, Daniel Radcliffe (Video) by Playbill Staff

Stage and screen actor Daniel Radcliffe, best known for his portrayal of the title character in the famed "Harry Potter" movie series, celebrates his birthday July 23. In celebrati…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Playbill Launches PlaybillEDU.com, Largest Database of College Theatre, Music and Dance Programs on the Web by Playbill Staff

Playbill Inc. today rolls out PlaybillEDU.com, the biggest, most comprehensive and most useful college-search site designed specifically for the needs and wants of theatre, dance and music s…

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Monday, July 22, 2013

THE SCREENING ROOM: Happy Birthday, Alan Menken (Video) by Playbill Staff

Alan Menken, who won the 2012 Tony Award for the Best Original Score of Broadway's Newsies, celebrates his birthday July 22. Playbill.com looks back at his career with clips from his mus…

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Sunday, July 21, 2013

Playbill Poll: Who Should Play Fantine in 2014 Broadway Revival of Les Miz? Readers Respond by Playbill Staff

With the creative team of the 2014 re-imagined revival of the Tony Award-winning musical Les Misérables in the midst of auditions, we wondered: Who should play the iconic role of Fant…

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Saturday, July 20, 2013

THE SCREENING ROOM: Bernadette Peters Sings On the Town's "New York, New York," "I Can Cook Too," "Lonely Town," "Some Other Time" and More by Playbill Staff

Three-time Tony winner Bernadette Peters recently co-hosted her 15th Broadway Barks!, the dog and cat adoption event benefiting New York City animal shelters and adoption agencies that she c…

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Thursday, July 18, 2013

THE SCREENING ROOM: Performances from Playbill Staff Picks for Fanny Brice in Funny Girl by Playbill Staff

The recently planned Broadway revival of Funny Girl was canceled in Nov. 2011 prior to its Jan. 2012 debut at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre. The 2012 production would have been t…

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PLAYBILL PICKS: A Dozen Actresses We'd Like to See Play Fanny Brice in a Broadway Revival of Funny Girl by Playbill Staff

We were just as disappointed as any theatre fan when the Broadway-aimed revival of Funny Girl was canceled in November 2011 prior to its January 2012 debut at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmans…

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Wednesday, July 17, 2013

THE SCREENING ROOM: Performances from Evita Tour Stars Caroline Bowman, Josh Young and Sean MacLaughlin by Playbill Staff

The national tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's Evita, based on the 2012 Tony-nominated revival, will star Caroline Bowman as Eva Peron, Tony nominee Josh Young as Che and Sean M…

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Monday, July 15, 2013

Kristin Chenoweth, Idina Menzel, "Glee" Co-Stars and More React to Death of Cory Monteith by Playbill Staff

Cory Monteith, who played heartthrob Finn Hudson on the Fox hit musical series "Glee," died July 13 at the age of 31. Shortly after the news broke, celebrities, friends and co-star…

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THE SCREENING ROOM: Remembering "Glee" Star Cory Monteith (Video) by Playbill Staff

Cory Monteith, who played heartthrob Finn Hudson on the Fox hit musical series "Glee," died July 13 at the age of 31. Playbill.com remembers the multitalented artist with clips fro…

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Sunday, July 14, 2013

PLAYBILL VIDEO WEEK IN REVIEW: Broadway in Bryant Park, First Date, Julian Po and the Jimmy Awards by Playbill Staff

Playbill.com recaps its weekly 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: Who Should Play Jean Valjean in 2014 Broadway Revival of Les Miz? Readers Respond by Playbill Staff

With the creative team of the 2014 re-imagined revival of the Tony Award-winning musical Les Misérables in the midst of auditions, we wondered: Who should play the iconic role of Jean…

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Saturday, July 13, 2013

The Skivvies' Summer Adventures: A Trip to the Library with Wesley Taylor by Playbill Staff

The scantily-clad duo The Skivvies, otherwise known as musical theatre performers Nick Cearley and Lauren Molina, are taking Playbill.com along on their summer adventures in a new, stripped-…

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Friday, July 12, 2013

THE SCREENING ROOM: Celebrating Oscar Hammerstein II (Video) by Playbill Staff

Legendary lyricist Oscar Hammerstein II was born July 12, 1895. His numerous musicals include Show Boat, South Pacific, The King and I, Oklahoma and Carousel.

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Wednesday, July 10, 2013

THE SCREENING ROOM: Happy Birthday, Jerry Herman! (Video) by Playbill Staff

Tony Award-winning Hello, Dolly! and Mame composer-lyricist Jerry Herman celebrates his 82nd birthday July 10, and Playbill.com has put together a musical tribute.

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Monday, July 8, 2013

THE SCREENING ROOM: Looking Back at Anything Goes, Starring Sutton Foster and Stephanie J. Block by Playbill Staff

The recent Broadway revival of Anything Goes closed July 8, 2012, after 521 performances. The Tony-winning production opened with Tony winner Sutton Foster in the role of Reno Sweeney. Steph…

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