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Sunday, August 31, 2014

THE BOOK SHELF: The “Tradition” of Fiddler on the Roof and Works by Tracy Letts, Annie Baker and Mor by Playbill.com

This month's column discusses "Tradition!," a new chronicle of the making of Fiddler on the Roof and a clutch of playscripts from the likes of Annie Baker, Will Eno, Richard N…

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PLAYBILL VIDEO WEEK IN REVIEW: Not Since High School, The Last Ship, Cynthia Nixon, Dirty Dancing Hi by Playbill.com

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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Saturday, August 30, 2014

So You Want a Revolution? 10 Things to Know About Theatre’s New Activists, The Kilroys by Playbill.com

Daria Polatin, Zakiyyah Alexander and Sarah Gubbins, members of the advocacy group The Kilroys, talk with Playbill.com about the motivations behind The List and their plans for the future.

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FALL BROADWAY 2014 PREVIEW: Starry Revivals are The Real Thing, But, After All, It’s Only a Play by Playbill.com

Playbill.com offers a look at the fall 2014 Broadway season, which features many star-studded revivals of popular plays, as well as the onstage reunion of Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderi…

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Who’s Getting Intimate? Christine Ebersole, Jeff Goldblum and Andrea Martin Take to the Stage by Playbill.com

In a monthly roundup of cabaret and nightlife, some of Broadway's biggest names opt for more intimate affairs.

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CELEBRITY BUZZ: Bradley Cooper, Matthew Broderick and Nathan Lane on Broadway, “Frozen” Musical Adap by Playbill.com

Check out the latest celebrity interviews, features, news and multimedia from Playbill.com this week.

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The Playbill Vault Celebrates Tony Award Winner Elizabeth Ashley by Playbill.com

Tony Award winner Elizabeth Ashley, who can currently be seen in the new revival of You Can't Take It With You, celebrates her birthday Aug. 30. The Playbill Vault looks back on notable …

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PLAYBILL VAULT’S Today in Theatre History: AUGUST 30 by Playbill.com

1898 Birthday of actress Shirley Booth (1898-1992), who will appear in more than 30 Broadway plays in between film and TV stints. Her major stage roles include A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, …

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“Maybe This Time”: The Top 10 Songs Added to Movie Musicals by Playbill.com

Playbill.com correspondent Ben Rimalower offers a collection of the best songs that were added to movie musicals.

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THE WEEK AHEAD Aug. 30-Sept. 5: Andrea Martin Returns to Pippin and Stand Up to Cancer With the Star by Playbill.com

Playbill.com's weekly planner reminds you that Andrea Martin flies back into Pippin… A Stoppardian visit to India… Anna Gunn and Billy Magnussen's last encounte…

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STAGE VIEWS: “Ruthless!” Star Sophia Anne Caruso On Sutton Foster, Marin Mazzie, On the Town and Mor by Playbill.com

Playbill.com's series features actors commenting on their recent theatregoing experiences, what productions they're looking forward to and more.

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Lesli Margherita Celebrates Broadway Spotted’s 5th Birthday Tonight by Playbill.com

54 Below (254 W. 54th Street) presents Broadway Spotted’s 5th Anniversary Concert Aug. 30 at 11 PM.

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Friday, August 29, 2014

Updated: Joan Rivers Remains In “Serious” Condition; Family Issues Statement by Playbill.com

Tony Award-nominated comedian Joan Rivers was hospitalized after the 81-year-old show-business figure stopped breathing during a throat procedure Aug. 28, according to CBS Ne…

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Original Spring Awakening Star Will Bring Her Music to 54 Below by Playbill.com

Lauren Pritchard (Spring Awakening), actress and composer, will present an evening of her compositions at 54 Below (254 W. 54th Street) Sept. 9 at 9:30 PM -– with performers in…

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It Has To Be You, With “Nurse Jackie” Star Adam Ferrara, Will Launch Abingdon Season by Playbill.com

Drama Desk nominee Catherine Butterfield's world premiere It Has To Be You will open the Abingdon Theatre's season Oct.3 – with casting including "Nurse Jacki…

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Emmy Nominee Will Direct Austin Pendleton in Revival of Two Hander Chinese Coffee by Playbill.com

Emmy nominee Louise Lasser will direct stage legend Austin Pendleton (The Diary of Anne Frank, "My Cousin Vinny") and collaborator Sean Walsh in the revival of Ira Lewis' Chine…

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Tony Winner Brian Stokes Mitchell Will Perform Simply Broadway Concert at The Geffen Playhouse by Playbill.com

Tony winner Brian Stokes Mitchell will perform his one-night only concert, Simply Broadway, at the Geffen Playhouse Oct. 6 to benefit The Actors Fund and Geffen's education and outre…

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OBSESSED!: Julie James Likes, Heck No, She LOVES New Music! by Playbill.com

Julie James is known as a Sirius XM radio personality with an expertise in all things Broadway, but she is a classically trained vocalist in her own right. As OBSESSED! fans more than likely…

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Thursday, August 28, 2014

From the Vault: Cynthia Nixon Reflects Upon Performing in The Real Thing and Hurlyburly — at the Sam by Playbill.com

Cynthia Nixon will star alongside Ewan McGregor and Maggie Gyllenhaal in the revival of Tom Stoppard's The Real Thing, which begins performances at the American Airlines Theatre on Oct. …

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PLAYBILL PLAYLIST: Cast and Creatives of Bayside! The Musical Pick Favorite TV Show Theme Songs by Playbill.com

Bayside! The Musical!, the "Saved by the Bell" musical parody, plays New York City's Theatre 80. Members of the cast and creative team pick their favorite television show theme…

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THEIR FAVORITE THINGS: Red Eye of Love Star Alli Mauzey Shares Her Theatregoing Experiences by Playbill.com

Playbill.com's feature series Their Favorite Things asks members of the theatre community to share the Broadway performances that most affected them as part of the audi…

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Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Kinky Boots National Tour Video Blog Takes the “Land of Lola” on the Road by Playbill.com

Known familiarly as KTP, Kyle Taylor Parker played one of the Angels in the Broadway production of Kinky Boots. For the national touring production, he will star as Lola alongside Steven Boo…

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Weekly Schedule of Current Broadway Shows by Playbill.com

Most Broadway shows appear Tuesday through Sunday, with Sunday and Monday evenings off, but a few diverge from that schedule.

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Tuesday, August 26, 2014

ONSTAGE & BACKSTAGE: What Broadway “Angel of Music” Was Driven to High School in a Cop Car? by Playbill.com

A week in the life of actor, radio and TV host, music director and writer Seth Rudetsky.

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NOISES OFF-BROADWAY AND BEYOND: A Teen Idol Has Much to Confess and Onstage Sex is The Money Shot by Playbill.com

Playbill.com correspondent Harry Haun provides the latest insight into the buzz Off-Broadway and beyond.

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Schadenfreude! Darren Bluestone Talks Avenue Q Milestones, Mishaps and Pants-Wetting Moments by Playbill.com

Darren Bluestone stars as the quirky puppet Princeton in search of his purpose in the Tony Award-winning Avenue Q, and he recently celebrated his 1,000th performance with the Off-Bro…

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Broadway-bound new musical The Last Ship wrapped a month-long Chicago run in July. This brand new commercial gives an exciting glimpse at the show that features music and lyrics by 1…

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New Commercial Promos Broadway-Bound The Last Ship With Music and Lyrics by Sting by Playbill.com

Broadway-bound new musical The Last Ship wrapped a month-long Chicago run in July. This brand new commercial gives an exciting glimpse at the show that features music and lyrics by 1…

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Highlights from the National Tour of Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story On Stage by Playbill.com

Based on the 1987 film (which won an Oscar for Best Original Song), the national tour of Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story On Stage begins performances Aug. 26 at The National Thea…

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Monday, August 25, 2014

Cast and Playwright of It’s Only a Play Talk the “Tension and Misery” of Reading Reviews by Playbill.com

Broadway heavyweights Matthew Broderick, Nathan Lane, Megan Mullally, Stockard Channing and F. Murray Abraham, along with newcomers Rupert Grint (world-famous as Ron Weasley in …

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Hear the People Sing: African-American Les Misérables Stars Break Down Broadway Barriers by Playbill.com

Tony Award winner Nikki M. James and newcomer Kyle Scatliffe chat with Playbill.com about the colorblind casting in the current Les Misérables revival.

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