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Wednesday, November 14, 2012

THE SCREENING ROOM: Celebrating the Chicago Revival (Video) by Playbill Staff

The acclaimed revival of Kander and Ebb's Chicago opened to critical raves Nov. 14 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in 1996, after a celebrated run at City Center Encores! It now plays the…

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Tuesday, November 13, 2012

THE SCREENING ROOM: A Look Back at Billy Elliot (Video) by Playbill Staff

Billy Elliot: The Musical, featuring a score by Elton John and Lee Hall, opened on Broadway Nov. 13, 2008. In celebration of the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, Playbill.com looks back at B…

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Monday, November 12, 2012

THE SCREENING ROOM: Happy Birthday! Anne Hathaway Celebrates One Year More (Video) by Playbill Staff

Anne Hathaway, who stars as Fantine in the upcoming star-studded film adaptation of Les Misérables, celebrates her 30th birthday Nov. 12. In honor of the stage and screen star, Playbi…

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Saturday, November 10, 2012

VINTAGE PLAYBILL: The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Starring Betty Buckley, George Rose, Cleo Laine, Howard McGillin (1985) by Playbill Staff

Roundabout Theatre Company's Broadway revival of The Mystery of Edwin Drood opens Nov. 13 at Studio 54. In celebration, the Playbill Vault looks back at the musical's original journe…

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CUE & A REVISITED: When Did You Know You Wanted to Perform For a Living?; 60 Actors Respond by Playbill Staff

The editors of Playbill.com have combed through the past seven years of our popular Cue & A feature to select some of our favorite answers to the question, "When did you know you wanted …

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Friday, November 9, 2012

THE SCREENING ROOM: Looking Back at "I Dreamed a Dream" and Celebrating Les Miz Revival (Video) by Playbill Staff

On Nov. 9, 2006, the Broadway revival of Les Miserables opened at the Broadhurst Theatre. Playbill.com is marking the day with a look at some favorite and rare performances of "I Dreame…

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Thursday, November 8, 2012

THE SCREENING ROOM: Annie Returns to Broadway! (Video) by Playbill Staff

The new revival of the Tony Award-winning 1977 musical Annie officially opens on Broadway Nov. 8 at the Palace Theatre. Playbill.com has collected some videos of performances from the new pr…

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Wednesday, November 7, 2012

A COVER STORY: The Anarchist, Dead Accounts, Golden Boy and More by Playbill Staff

As the 2012-13 Broadway season shifts into high gear, Playbill.com offers a selection of Playbill covers for several current and upcoming productions, including The Anarchist, Dead Accounts…

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Lea Michele, Audra McDonald, Cheyenne Jackson, Ricky Martin and More Tweet About Election Night and Obama Victory by Playbill Staff

Americans headed to the polls Nov. 6 to elect President Barack Obama for a second term to office. Members of the theatre community have taken to Twitter to share their enthusiasm.

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Tuesday, November 6, 2012

THE SCREENING ROOM: Happy Birthday, Michael Cerveris and Patina Miller (Video) by Playbill Staff

Tony Award winner Michael Cerveris and Tony Award nominee Patina Miller both celebrate birthdays on Nov. 6. Playbill.com is looking back at their careers on stage to mark the occasion.

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VINTAGE PLAYBILL: Annie, Starring Andrea McArdle and Dorothy Loudon (1977) by Playbill Staff

In celebration of Annie's return to Broadway – now in previews at the Palace Theatre – the Playbill Vault takes a look back at the musical's original run.

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THE SCREENING ROOM: Jersey Boys Throughout the Years (Video) by Playbill Staff

Jersey Boys, the Tony, Olivier and Grammy Award-winning Best Musical, celebrates its seventh anniversary on Broadway Nov. 6, 2012. To mark the occasion, Playbill.com takes a look back at Jer…

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Monday, November 5, 2012

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

Andrea McArdle, who introduced Broadway and the rest of the world to the signature song "Tomorrow" as the star of the original Broadway production of Annie, celebrates her birthday…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:49AM
Saturday, November 3, 2012

Lights Up! MCC Theater, Public, CSC, Atlantic, Minetta Lane, Vineyard Among Off-Broadway Stages Returning After Blackout; Here's What's On by Playbill Staff

Following four nights of darkness in Lower Manhattan due to the deadly Oct. 29 landfall of Hurricane Sandy, power was finally restored to some businesses and homes below 34th Street starting…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:59AM

Lights Up! Public, CSC, Atlantic, Minetta Lane, Vineyard Among Off-Broadway Stages Returning After Blackout; Here's What's On by Playbill Staff

Following four nights of darkness in Lower Manhattan due to the deadly Oct. 29 landfall of Hurricane Sandy, power was finally restored to some businesses and homes below 34th Street starting…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:38AM

THE SCREENING ROOM: The Songs of Richard Maltby, Jr. and David Shire (Video) by Playbill Staff

The York Theatre Company's revival of the Richard Maltby, Jr. and David Shire revue Closer Than Ever ends its extended Off-Broadway run Nov. 4, and Playbill.com is offering a look at son…

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Friday, November 2, 2012

Lights Up! Public, CSC, Atlantic, Minetta Lane Among Off-Broadway Stages Returning After Blackout; Here's What's On by Playbill Staff

Following four nights of darkness in Lower Manhattan due to the deadly Oct. 29 landfall of Hurricane Sandy, power was finally restored to some businesses and homes below 34th Street starting…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:20PM

Lights Up! Off-Broadway's Downtown Stages Returning After Blackout; Here's What's On by Playbill Staff

Following four nights of darkness in Lower Manhattan due to the deadly Oct. 29 landfall of Hurricane Sandy, power was finally restored to some businesses and homes below 34th Street starting…

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:49PM

THE SCREENING ROOM: Looking Back at Grey Gardens (Video) by Playbill Staff

The Tony Award-nominated musical Grey Gardens, which brought the cult 1975 documentary to musical life, opened on Broadway Nov. 2, 2006. In celebration, Playbill.com is taking a look at some…

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Thursday, November 1, 2012

THE SCREENING ROOM: Happy Birthday, Beth Leavel and Beth Fowler (Video) by Playbill Staff

Tony Award winner Beth Leavel and two-time Tony nominee Beth Fowler celebrate their birthdays Nov. 1. In honor of the Broadway leading ladies, Playbill.com takes a look back at their careers.

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Wednesday, October 31, 2012

OFF-BROADWAY: What's Playing, What's Not, Evening of Oct. 31 by Playbill Staff

To aid theatregoers hoping to catch an Off-Broadway production the evening of Oct. 31, Playbill.com has compiled a selection of shows that are and are not playing following Hurricane Sandy.

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THE SCREENING ROOM: Happy Halloween! Broadway Gets Spooky by Playbill Staff

Halloween is here! Even though Hurricane Sandy forced New York to cancel the annual Halloween Parade in Greeniwch Village, we're bringing a bit of spooky fun from Broadway to you.

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THE SCREENING ROOM: Happy Halloween! Broadway Gets Spooky by Playbill Staff

Halloween is here! Even thought Hurricane Sandy forced New York to cancel the annual Halloween Parade in Greeniwch Village, we're bringing a bit of spooky fun from Broadway to you.

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Tuesday, October 30, 2012

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

The Tony Award-nominated Stephen Schwartz musical Wicked celebrates nine years on Broadway Oct. 30. 

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:10AM
Monday, October 29, 2012

THE SCREENING ROOM: "The Sun'll Come Out Tomorrow": A Playlist to Accompany Hurricane Sandy (Video) by Playbill Staff

Not only has Hurricane Sandy affected Broadway and the New York-area theatre scene, but a mass transit shutdown that began on Sunday night has kept New Yorkers, as well as other theatregoers…

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Friday, October 26, 2012

THE SCREENING ROOM: Performances From Season Four of "Glee" (Video) by Playbill Staff

The fourth season of the Fox hit musical series "Glee" will pick up Nov. 8. In anticipation of show's return, Playbill.com takes a look back at the musical performances from th…

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VINTAGE PLAYBILL: The Heiress, Starring Wendy Hiller (1947) and Cherry Jones (1995) by Playbill Staff

The revival of The Heiress, now in previews at the Walter Kerr, officially opens on Broadway Nov. 1. The production stars Jessica Chastain, David Strathairn and Dan Stevens.

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Thursday, October 25, 2012

THE SCREENING ROOM: Happy Birthday, Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp (Video) by Playbill Staff

Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp, who originated the roles of Roger Davis and Mark Cohen, respectively, in the Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Rent, celebrate their birthdays Oct. 25 (Pa…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:39PM
Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Broadway's Election Week Schedule by Playbill Staff

Americans will be heading to the polls on Nov. 6 to cast their vote for the next President of the United States. Several Broadway productions are adjusting their performance schedules to ens…

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Tuesday, October 23, 2012

THE SCREENING ROOM: Barry Manilow Sings From Broadway and More (Video) by Playbill Staff

Special Tony Awards recipient Barry Manilow will return to Broadway in 2013 with his solo concert Manilow on Broadway. In anticipation of the concert engagement, here are clips of Manilow si…

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Monday, October 22, 2012

THE SCREENING ROOM: Performances from Cabaret Through the Years by Playbill Staff

The first revival of Cabaret opened Oct. 22, 1987, and featured Joel Grey returning to the role of the Emcee after earning a Tony Award for his work in the original production in 1966.

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