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Monday, May 25, 2015

Judi Dench To Discuss Her Memoirs and Career at London's Royal National Theatre by Thomas Peter

Tony and Oscar-winning actress Judi Dench will discuss her career and current memoir, "And Furthermore," with John Miller at the Royal National Theatre in London Dec. 9 at 6 PM.The e…

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Martha Plimpton Sings "God Bless America" At the World Series (Video) by Thomas Peter

Three-time Tony Award nominee Martha Plimpton, who currently stars on the FOX sitcom "Raising Hope," performed "God Bless America" at Game 3 of the World Series on Oct. 30.Pl…

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More Bock and Harnick: Barbara Cook Marvels at "Ice Cream" and Barbara Harris Is "Gorgeous" (Video) by Thomas Peter

In continuing tribute to the late composer Jerry Bock, best known for Fiddler on the Roof, we thought we'd acknowledge some of the other classic songs and shows he wrote with lyricist Sheldo…

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Zero Mostel Performs "If I Were a Rich Man," By Bock, Harnick and Stein (Video) by Thomas Peter

In tribute to Jerry Bock, the composer of Fiddler on the Roof who died Nov. 3 at age 81, and to that seminal musical’s librettist, Joseph Stein, who passed away Oct. 24 at 98, we thoug…

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Shannon Tavarez Continues to Inspire Donor Marrow Registration by Thomas Peter

Shannon Tavarez, the 11-year-old Lion King star and leukemia patient who lost her battle with the disease Nov. 1, lives on in the hearts of would-be bone marrow donors and those who may bene…

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Gwyneth Paltrow "Glee" Number Revealed by Thomas Peter

Academy Award winner Gwyneth Paltrow, who will make recurring guest appearances on "Glee" beginning Nov. 16, will sing a modest version of Cee-Lo’s “F—k You” …

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Author That Inspired Freud's Last Session Will Give Counsel at Talkback Nov. 7 by Thomas Peter

Dr. Armand M. Nicholi, Jr., whose book "The Question of God" inspired Mark St. Germain's play Freud's Last Session, will appear with the Off-Broadway production's stars and author in…

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Mary Poppins Steps In Time with the Stars (Video) by Thomas Peter

The cast of the Mary Poppins North American tour appeared on the 200th episode of "Dancing With the Stars" Nov. 2. Led by Caroline Sheen as Mary and Nicholas Dromard as Bert, the cas…

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Cheyenne Jackson Shows Off That Smile (And Much More) for Out Magazine Photo Shoot (Video) by Thomas Peter

Broadway star Cheyenne Jackson had fun baring all for a sexy Out Magazine photo shoot recently, as this behind-the-scenes video attests.Jackson, whose stage credits include Finian’s Ra…

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Kelsey Grammer, Douglas Hodge and La Cage Cast to Sign CDs at Lord & Taylor Nov. 4 by Thomas Peter

Five-time Emmy Award winner and Tony nominee Kelsey Grammer and Tony and Olivier Award winner Douglas Hodge will lead the cast of their Tony-winning musical revival, La Cage Aux Folles, in s…

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CHART TOPPERS: Top-Grossing Broadway Productions, Week of Oct. 25-31 by Thomas Peter

Here are the top-grossing Broadway productions for the week of Oct. 25-31, 2010, as reported by The Broadway League.MUSICALSWicked (Gerswhin Theatre), $1,541,013The Lion King (Minskoff Theat…

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Preview Clips of "Glee" Christmas Album (Audio) by Thomas Peter

Preview clips of the “Glee” Christmas album, scheduled to hit stores Nov. 16, have been released.Tracks featured include “We Need a Little Christmas” from Mame; ̶…

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Jane Lynch to Host "TV’s Funniest Holiday Moments: A Paley Center for Media Special" by Thomas Peter

"Glee" star and stage veteran Jane Lynch will host "TV’s Funniest Holiday Moments: A Paley Center for Media Special,” which is set to air Nov. 26 at 8 PM on Fox.The s…

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Public Theater Asks "Who Lost America?" in Panel With Lisa Kron and More by Thomas Peter

The Public Theater has announced the lineup for its second Public Forum event, "Who Lost America? How Our Politics and Culture Have Changed in the 10 Years Since Bush v. Gore," Nov. …

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CHART TOPPERS: Most-Read Playbill.com Stories, Week of Oct. 24-30 by Thomas Peter

Here are the most-read Playbill.com stories for the week of Oct. 24-30, 2010, from information compiled by Playbill.comSpider-Man Actor Kevin Aubin Injured at Group Sales Event.SHELF LIFE: &…

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Levi Kreis Jams with Million Dollar Quartet Chicago Cast (Video) by Thomas Peter

Levi Kreis, who won a Tony Award for playing Jerry Lee Lewis in Million Dollar Quartet, returned to Chicago, where he originated the role, to perform a special concert Nov. 1. But the night…

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CHART TOPPERS: Best-Selling Theatre Recordings by Thomas Peter

Here are the best-selling theatre CDS, as reported by billboard.biz, issue date Nov. 6, 2010.Jersey Boys, Original Broadway Cast RecordingWicked, Original Broadway Cast RecordingThe Lion Kin…

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Stomp Cast Performs on WCBS (Video) by Thomas Peter

The cast of the Off-Broadway hit Stomp visited New York station WCBS the morning of Nov. 6 to perform an excerpt from the show.Created by Luke Cresswell and Steve McNicholas, Stomp features …

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Michelle Nicastro Sings "Disneyland" (Video) by Thomas Peter

In tribute to Michelle Nicastro, the actress and singer who passed away Nov. 5 at age 50 from cancer, here is a clip of her performing “Disneyland” from the cult musical Smile at…

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Clip of Meryl Streep in "Web Therapy" (Video) by Thomas Peter

Academy Award winner Meryl Streep will appear in the next three episodes of Lisa Kudrow’s online series “Web Therapy,” premiering Nov. 8, 10 and 12 on LStudio.com. Here is…

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Lombardi’s Judith Light Visits "LX New York" (Video) by Thomas Peter

Lombardi star Judith Light discussed playing legendary football coach Vince Lombardi’s wife Marie in the new Broadway play on the local New York WNBC newscast “LX New York”…

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Darren Criss Sings Katy Perry on "Glee" (Video) by Thomas Peter

Darren Criss will join the cast of “Glee” beginning with the Nov. 9 episode, which is titled “Never Been Kissed.” Criss, whose character, Blaine, may become a romant…

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Hunter Ryan Herdlicka Launches Facebook Contest for Feinstein’s Song Ideas by Thomas Peter

A Little Night Music star Hunter Ryan Herdlicka is returning to Feinstein’s at Loews Regency with a new cabaret act, I (Still) Happen to Like New York, and he wants your help with his …

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Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio and More Celebrate Jersey Boys Walk (Video) by Thomas Peter

The fifth anniversary of Jersey Boys was commemorated in a very special way Nov. 7, when a section of West 52nd Street near the Tony-winning Four Seasons musical’s Broadway home at the…

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Lea Michele Welcomes Conan Back to TV (Video) by Thomas Peter

Broadway vet and “Glee” star Lea Michele was one of the first guests to visit Conan O’Brien’s new talk show on TBS Nov. 8. Michele chatted with O’Brien about di…

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Hal Prince, Joel Grey and More to Honor Mayor John V. Lindsay’s Contributions to Broadway by Thomas Peter

Hal Prince, Joel Grey, Sheldon Harnick and Mary Rodgers will be among the theatre luminaries present at the unveiling of a ceremonial plaque commemorating Mayor John V. Lindsay, Nov. 14 at 3…

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Re-Watch "Glee" Episode "Never Been Kissed" (Video) by Thomas Peter

Missed the Nov. 9 episode of “Glee?” Get kissed by “Never Been Kissed” for the first time (or the second) by re-watching it here!The episode introduced new cast membe…

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Robert Lopez, Trey Parker, Matt Stone Chat About Book of Mormon (Video) by Thomas Peter

Avenue Q co-creator Robert Lopez and “South Park” creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone recently discussed how they came together to create the new musical, which will premiere on …

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Sheldon Harnick Talks New Moliere Musical, Jerry Bock and Mayor Lindsay by Thomas Peter

Sheldon Harnick, the Tony Award-winning lyricist of Fiddler on the Roof, She Loves Me and many other classic musicals, has completed a new musical based on the Moliere comedy The Doctor in S…

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Joe Mantegna, Rachel Weisz, Paul Rudd to Appear in "Simpsons" Episodes; Series Renewed for 23rd Season by Thomas Peter

Tony Award winner Joe Mantegna, Olivier Award winner Rachel Weisz and Paul Rudd are among the stage and screen stars who will be heard in forthcoming episodes of “The Simpsons.” …

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Darren Criss in Talks to Become "Glee" Regular; "The Office" to Air "Glee" Episode Tonight by Thomas Peter

Darren Criss, who made his first appearance on “Glee” Nov. 9 as Kurt’s gay friend Blaine, may make the leap to series regular by next season, according to deadline.com. Cri…

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